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Kawhi Leonard closer to being the game-changer he once was for Clippers

Kawhi Leonard had one of his best games since returning from a knee injury, scoring 19 points in limited minutes during the Clippers' win over the Lakers.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Fantasy Baseball Offseason Tracker: Dodgers add Tanner Scott to closer mix; Mets bring back Jesse Winker

Here's our breakdown of all the offseason moves that matter for Fantasy Baseball

CBS Sports - 3h

Dodgers land closer Scott for $72M, sources say

Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.

ESPN - 9h

'Not our best, but closer' - how high can Man City finish?

After a dreadful run of form during November and December, Manchester City looked more like their old selves as they thrashed Ipswich 6-0 on Sunday.

BBC News - 10h

Trump's inauguration inching closer: Here's how to watch

President-elect Trump will be inaugurated inside the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20 among a crowd of lawmakers, world leaders and allies. The decision to move the event inside the walls of Congress ...

The Hill - 1d

Gaza ceasefire edges closer after 15 months of war

33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza are set to be released in exchange for 1,904 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

NBC News - 1d

Meteorite crash landing captured on Ring doorbell camera

This is the first time the sound and image of a meteor falling has been documented on video, a University of Alberta scientist found.

CBS News - 2d

Meteorite crash landing captured on Ring doorbell

Meteorite crash landing captured on Ring doorbell camera outside home in Canada

CBS News - 2d

‘It should be up to us’: Greenlanders on Trump, Denmark – and their land

A visit by Donald Trump Jr amid comments by his US president-elect father have put their country and its future firmly in the spotlight. In one corner, friends discuss the aftermath of last week’s ...

The Guardian - 2d

Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of ...

ESPN - 2d

My brother and father drowned on a bright summer day. Swimming brings me closer to the two men I’ve lost | Indigo Perry

When my grief was new and raw, I discovered that feeling it was preferable to the numbness that had set in since we’d buried them. Last week, I swam in the sea, slowly wading in until the water ...

The Guardian - 2d

Is TikTok pushing Taiwan’s young people closer to China?

A growing number of researchers fear that the controversial app is promoting pro-China content and softening attitudes towards the People’s Republic

Financial Times - 3d

Pence lands in Taiwan for meetings with president, tech leaders

Former Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Taiwan on Thursday, two sources familiar with the trip told The Hill. Pence plans to meet with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao ...

The Hill - 3d

India Edges Closer to Acknowledging Role in Plot to Kill American

A government inquiry called for legal action against an unnamed person involved in the foiled conspiracy.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Ratcliffe edges closer to CIA confirmation with Democratic support: 5 takeaways

John Ratcliffe emerged largely unscathed from a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee that appeared to pave the way for him to serve as the next director of the Central Intelligence ...

The Hill - 4d

Crashlands 2 Comes In For A Landing This Spring

Nearly nine years ago, the original Crashlands introduced players to an alien space trucker named Flux Dabes as she survived a crash landing on the planet Woanope and crafted her way out of that ...

GameSpot - 4d

Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain

DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.

BBC News - 4d

In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.

The New York Times - 4d

Democrats fail to land decisive blow against Hegseth

Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee failed to land a decisive blow against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, after several hours of tense ...

The Hill - 4d

One-month cap on advance rent payments closer to becoming law

MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.

BBC News - 5d

UK moves closer to Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius

Last-minute push to finalise agreement on crucial military base before inauguration of Donald Trump

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Pierre Poilievre moves closer to realising his populist vision for Canada

Opposition leader has capitalised on anti-Trudeau sentiment while attracting Trump supporters across the border

Financial Times - Jan. 12

2 Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear at Fort Lauderdale Airport

A routine post-flight inspection revealed two bodies in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane after a flight from New York on Monday, the airline said.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Two people found dead in landing gear of plane at Fort Lauderdale Airport

Two men were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane in Florida during routine post-flight inspections on Monday, officials said.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Two bodies found in wheel well of JetBlue plane upon landing in Florida

Routine inspection led to discovery of bodies after flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport. Two people have been found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

2 people found dead in landing gear of JetBlue plane in Fort Lauderdale

The bodies of two people were found Monday night in the landing gear of a JetBlue plane during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. CBS News Miami reporter ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

2 found dead in JetBlue plane landing gear at Fort Lauderdale airport

The bodies were found during a routine inspection after the plane landed.

CBS News - Jan. 7

New migrant caravan heads toward US as Trump return draws closer

The Mexican government recently announced it will open 25 new shelters to house deported migrants.

The Hill - Jan. 7

First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar.

NBC News - Jan. 7

First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria's capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from Qatar

ABC News - Jan. 7

Reds land infielder Gavin Lux in deal with Dodgers

Gavin Lux is fresh off a World Series run with the Dodgers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Video: Plane wing catches fire during terrifying landing

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

Kinzinger on 'changed' GOP: 'I'm probably closer to a Democrat now'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) reflected on the “changed” Republican Party, saying he finds himself being “probably closer to a Democrat now” politically, arguing the Democratic Party is ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land

The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance.”

The New York Times - Jan. 3

USB-C Is Now the Law of the Land in Europe

Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the European Commission’s new Common Charger Directive.

Wired - Jan. 3

Biden to create new national monuments protecting tribal land in California

President Biden will dedicate two new national monuments protecting tribal lands in California on Tuesday, two sources with knowledge confirmed to The Hill. Biden will designate the Chuckwalla ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan

In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.