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Zapala scores season-high 15 points as No. 18 Michigan State holds off Ohio State 69-62

Zapala fueled a 12-0 run to build a 14-point lead for the Spartans.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today

A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

The New York Times - 4h

Can Texas slow down Ohio State? How will Notre Dame fare vs. Penn State? Previewing the semis

How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.

ESPN - 7h

Mike Johnson wins reelection for House speaker after GOP holdouts switch vote

It was a dramatic day in Congress, with House Speaker Mike Johnson temporarily frozen out of his job by several reluctant Republicans. But enough of those Republicans came around and Johnson was ...

CBS News - 8h

Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes

Mike Johnson was reelected on Friday for a second term as House speaker.

ABC News - 11h

Former Rep. Cheney, Rep. Thompson receive Presidential Citizens medal from Biden

President Joe Biden awarded Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., with the Presidential Citizens Medal during a ceremony at the White House. The medal is the ...

NBC News - 1d

Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria

The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Trey Lance to get significant reps in Cowboys' regular-season finale vs. Commanders, per report

Lance has thrown just seven passes since breaking his ankle in 2022

CBS Sports - 7h

Rep. Norman on changing his House speaker vote to support Mike Johnson

South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman was one of the lawmakers who switched votes during the first round of voting for House speaker. Norman says he spoke to President-elect Donald Trump about his ...

CBS News - 12h

Rep. Donalds reacts to Mike Johnson's reelection as House speaker

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds says he was confident in Mike Johnson's ability to win the House speakership. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Donalds after the House vote.

CBS News - 12h

Speaker Mike Johnson wins vote with help from Reps. Self, Norman

Reps. Keith Self and Ralph Norman, who chose to vote for other lawmakers during the first round of voting for House Speaker, changed their vote at the last minute and secured a win for Louisiana's ...

CBS News - 13h

College Football Playoff: What's next for Georgia, Oregon, Arizona State, Boise State after quarterfinal exits

Looking ahead for the teams that were sent home early in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - 15h

Penn State RBs Singleton and 'Fatman' cooking on and off the field

The Nittany Lions' running backs who dominated the Fiesta Bowl are roommates in State College.

ESPN - 22h

The Best Team in the Country? It’s Clearly Ohio State.

If the Buckeyes keep playing like this, they will be nearly impossible to beat, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

Jimmy Carter's body will lie in state at U.S. Capitol

Memorial services honoring former President Jimmy Carter begin this weekend. His body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol starting Tuesday following a public viewing in Atlanta, Georgia. CBS ...

CBS News - 1d

Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter discusses New Orleans truck attack aftermath

As the investigation into the deadly New Orleans truck attack gets underway, one Louisiana congressman is vowing that "no stone will be left unturned." Democratic Rep. Troy Carter, whose district ...

CBS News - 1d

Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk

Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.

CBS News - 1d

CFP quarterfinal reactions: Ohio State blows out Oregon & Texas survives Arizona State | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the thrilling, double-overtime victory for Texas vs. Arizona State and Ohio State’s total thrashing of Oregon.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ohio State Makes Championship Statement With 41-21 Win Over Oregon

The Buckeyes, who started the Rose Bowl with 34 straight points, ended the Ducks’ undefeated season.

The New York Times - 1d

Did a Targeting Non-Call Cost Arizona State the Peach Bowl?

Targeting has been college football’s most controversial rule since it was implemented in 2008.

The New York Times - 1d

The solicitor general’s misguided endorsement of state-driven climate lawsuits

U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar has urged the Supreme Court to allow climate lawsuits, such as one brought by Honolulu, to proceed under state tort law, despite past federal precedent and ...

The Hill - 1d

Louisiana state lawmaker on New Orleans truck attack and how city is responding

Louisiana State Rep. Delisha Boyd joined CBS News to discuss the deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans and how her community is reacting to it.

CBS News - 1d

Does the United States need a debt limit?

The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...

The Hill - 1d

Why Trump should switch sides on the US Steel-Nippon Steel merger (but probably won’t)

The clock is ticking on government approval for the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger, and whether short-term political buffoonery will win out over inexorable economic logic. My money is on buffoonery.

The Hill - 1d

Shipowners switch to smaller vessels as world trade reroutes from China

Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers

Financial Times - 2d

Cam Skattebo's impact on Arizona State shines through heartbreaking loss

Led by their unstoppable star, the Sun Devils gave everything they had against Texas and nearly pulled off the College Football Playoff's greatest upset.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

New video of New Orleans truck attack; Rep. Troy Carter speaks about investigation

New video has emerged of the truck attack that killed at least 10 people in New Orleans early on New Year's Day. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special coverage with CBS News national reporter ...

CBS News - 2d

Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1

Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.

CBS News - 2d

Arizona State reportedly extends coach Kenny Dillingham 5 more years

Dillingham, who orchestrated one of the biggest turnarounds in recent college football history, will reportedly receive a pay increase and substantial bonus increases.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Broccoli sold at Walmart recalled in 20 states

Broccoli sold at Walmart stores in 20 states has been recalled. Braga Fresh last week issued a voluntary and precautionary advisory for 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets that may be ...

The Hill - 2d

Penn State Reaches the Playoff Semifinals After Defeating Boise State 31-14

The Nittany Lions will face the winner of Notre Dame-Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

The New York Times - 2d

The New College Football Playoff System Is Flawed. Boise State Showed That.

The seeding system will likely be changed, but it’s not as if the Broncos exploited it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump

Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...

The Guardian - 2d