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Khanna 'not surprised' by online vitriol after health insurance CEO murder

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said on Sunday that he's "not surprised" by the flood of online vitriol following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what police describe as an apparent ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

If College Football Playoff actually wants to reward top teams, it should ditch byes for conference champions

The 12-team playoff's greatest flaw was exposed in its first year

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

College Football’s Conference Title Games Are a Nonsensical Tradition

These matchups are vestiges of a bygone era in the sport, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

No. 18 Clemson beats No. 8 SMU 34-31 in Atlantic Coast Conference championship for spot in College Football Playoff

ABC News - Dec. 8

Wallace and Gromit in surprise appearance on Strictly

The stop motion duo appeared "live via video link" to announce Strictly's voting terms and conditions.

BBC News - Dec. 8

"The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood on the inspiration for her surprising new work

Margaret Atwood is best known as the author of "The Handmaid's Tale" and over a dozen other novels, but she decided to branch out for her latest release. "Paper Boat" is a compilation of 60 years' ...

CBS News - Dec. 7

'Come Back!': A Surprise Boycott Saves South Korea's President from Impeachment

Opposition lawmakers vowed to keep trying to oust Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7

Inside Iowa State's chase for its first conference title in 112 years

The Cyclones are 10-game winners for the first time and can earn a conference crown and a spot in the College Football Playoff on Saturday.

ESPN - Dec. 7

How and where to bet on 2024 college football conference championships, Saturday betting promos

Diving into the betting details of the biggest matchups of conference championship weekend in college football

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

2024 college football conference championship spread picks, trends, odds: Vegas expert unveils predictions

Legendary Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall has studied the trends and found the best betting values for Championship Week in college football

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

9 college football games lined up for conference championship weekend

Nine college football conference champions will be decided by the end of this weekend. The Georgia Bulldogs will take on the Texas Longhorns for the SEC Championship, while Oregon will take on Penn ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State odds, prediction: 2024 Conference USA Championship Game model picks

SportsLine's model revealed its college football predictions for Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. WKU Hilltoppers in the 2024 Conference USA Championship Game

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Tim Walz ‘surprised’ that he and Kamala Harris lost election to Donald Trump

‘I did the best I could,’ Democratic vice-presidential nominee says in first post-race television interview. In his first television interview since their defeat in the 5 November presidential ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Police hold news conference after body recovered of grandmother who fell into sinkhole

Authorities in Western Pennsylvania have recovered the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the missing 64-year-old woman who fell through a sinkhole while looking for her cat. Police held a news conference ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Dear CFP Selection Committee: Conference title games have never been more interesting, so don't diminish them

Conference championship weekend could be the biggest ever ... if the CFP Selection Committee lets it

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

How might CFP Selection Committee judge conference title game losers? Georgia, SMU, Boise State in focus

The Bulldogs are likely safe in either scenario, but the Mustangs and Broncos are in the danger zone

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Tim Walz Was ‘a Little Surprised’ Trump Won the 2024 Election

In his first interviews since the election, Kamala Harris’s running mate told Minnesota television stations that he had thought the country would embrace the Democratic ticket’s positive message.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Watch live: Jeffries holds press conference amid fallout from Biden pardon

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is holding a press conference Friday morning, just days after President Biden issued a controversial pardon for his son Hunter Biden, which has ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Preview: Surprises, players to watch and teams that could go far

Our NCAA volleyball experts answer big questions ahead of the tournament.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Walz says he was 'a little surprised' by election loss

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Harris's running mate, reflected on the Democratic Party's loss in the presidential election, saying he was "a little surprised" by the outcome. “It felt ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Houston, the league has a problem if the Rockets' surprise rise continues

Houston doesn't have a lot of firepower, so how does it have a top-10 offense?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

No. 8 SMU looks to complete unbeaten run through ACC in conference title game vs. No. 18 Clemson

SMU had no problems handling the jump to the Atlantic Coast Conference

ABC News - Dec. 5

Thanks to conference realignment, the Alamo Bowl will be a matchup of two Big 12 teams

The bowl said that it'll choose from Arizona State, BYU, Colorado and Iowa State.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

No. 9 Duke's triumph over No. 2 Auburn can't salvage ACC-SEC Challenge for its conference

The ACC went 2-14 against the SEC.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Cramer throws support behind Hegseth 'barring surprises'

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday that he is supportive of Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon as long as no more “surprises” emerge during his confirmation process, which has ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses central bank independence, crypto at Dealbook conference

The appearances comes two weeks ahead of when the central bank will announce is decision on interest rates.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Why the conference title matchups are perfect for this wonderfully wild season

Looking back at a roller coaster of a regular season that most assuredly has some twists and turns left.

ESPN - Dec. 4

In expanded CFP era, are conference title games on their way out? 'How this plays out could shape that'

Should SMU fall out of the bracket if it loses? Should another team benefit from sitting at home instead of playing an extra game? Conference title games are already creating headaches in the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

College football picks: 'Let's play two' a theme for handful of conference championship games

No football coach would tell you he’s excited about the prospect of having to beat the same team twice in the same season

ABC News - Dec. 4

More bad news for Miami? CFP chair says committee won't re-rank teams who aren't playing conference title games

The committee has been consistent in recent years not re-ordering teams sitting out on conference championship weekend.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Heisman Watch: Can Ashton Jeanty steal away Heisman votes on conference championship weekend?

Could Jeanty break the single-season rushing record?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Alabama back in playoffs, SMU at risk, conference title previews & Shane Beamer joins | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the latest College Football Playoff rankings, are joined by South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer and preview the SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big 12 ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Watch: President makes surprise late night TV address

Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a surprise, late night televised address.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Lakers cooked? Wild Western conference, surging Bucks, Magic & more | Kevin O'Connor Show

In this week’s episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Dan Titus dive into the latest NBA trends.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Trump's surprising Labor pick

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

The Monday Read: Conference realignment becomes conference invasion with newcomers in Power Four championships

A Big 12 team may win the SEC and a Pac-12 team may win the Big Ten -- how's that for change?

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

Bears explain Matt Eberflus' awkward press conference that took place hours before his firing, announce coaching changes

Bears decision-makers were still meeting about Eberflus' future during his Friday presser, so they didn't see any reason Eberflus shouldn't meet with the media.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence

A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.

MarketWatch - Dec. 2

The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point

For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.

The Hill - Dec. 2

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