States Shifting Agendas

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 - 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 - 1d

Why Johnson's perilous moment threatens Trump's agenda

Conservatives are already making a bevy of demands, which centrists fear would cause further chaos this year.

Politico - 2d

San Diego State vs. Boise State live stream, where to watch, TV channel, odds, spread, prediction, pick

The Broncos host the Aztecs on CBS Saturday

CBS Sports - 21h

State funeral of Jimmy Carter begins

America's goodbye to its 39th president officially begins today, as the nearly week-long state funeral of Jimmy Carter begins. The funeral will include stops throughout his home state of Georgia, ...

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Watch Kennesaw State Owls vs. Jax. State Gamecocks: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State basketball game

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Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) kept his gavel amid a threat from the right flank of the House GOP, but managing the House GOP is not going to get any easier from here. The dramatic Friday Speaker ...

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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.

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Sark: Texas foe Ohio State 'best team' in football

Texas will face Ohio State in the CFP semifinals, but Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian says its the Buckeyes who are the "best team in college football."

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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

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German state railways DB saw worst on-time performance in decades

Yahoo News - 2d

Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety

Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.

MarketWatch - 2d

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.

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FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift

Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of Meta

Financial Times - 2d

Syrians accuse rulers of imposing Islamist agenda in new curriculum

Critics fear rebel-backed government is pushing religious vision on to what has long been a secular country

Financial Times - 2d

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.

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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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Trump uses New Orleans attack to push security and border agenda

President-elect blames US military veteran’s alleged terror act on Biden’s immigration policy

Financial Times - 2d

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.

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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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 ...

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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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 - 4d

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 ...

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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.

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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 - 4d

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 ...

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