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Capito nabs No. 4 Senate GOP spot

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) won an uncontested race Wednesday to become the No. 4 Senate Republican, keeping her hold on a post in GOP leadership. Capito served the previous two years as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

NATO jets scrambled after Russian aircraft spotted

The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.

Rare "doomsday fish" spotted on a Southern California beach

The doomsday fish got its name because it looks like a mythical sea creature, with a long, ribbon-shaped body that can grow up to 30 feet.

QB Room: If Aaron Rodgers is done with the Jets, where does he play in 2025? Here’s the outlook.

Could Rodgers follow a similar path as Brett Favre and find a late-career surge with a new team? And elsewhere in the league, three QBs are facing intriguing contract situations after the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Who's in mix for key open Trump Cabinet spot

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Treasury pick in limbo A final decision in President-elect Trump's hunt ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

PSG in 'difficult' spot against heavyweights Bayern

PSG manager Luis Enrique said on Monday that his team have put themselves in a "difficult" spot with a slow start to their Champions League campaign.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Mystery Drones Spotted at U.S. Air Bases in England

The U.K. sent military personnel to help jam and track the drones after sightings.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

Von Miller feels he's in a "good spot" in return from suspension

Von Miller was back on the Bills' practice field on Wednesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

In Mexico, Archaeologists Spot a Maya City Behind a Wall of Trees

A city with temple pyramids not far from the road and a site with a Maya complex built alongside a sinkhole lend to evidence that the Maya civilization was even more sprawling than known.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Alexander Zverev wins in Paris, and the ATP Finals spots are locked in

With Djokovic out, the last four ATP Finals spots have been determined, while Zverev got redemption in France this week.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

NFL trade deadline: Commanders land four-time Pro Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore in deal with Saints

Washington acquires a star defender for its secondary

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Calhanoglu’s controversial spot-kick earns Inter victory against Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s problems keep on mounting. In a week that they were rocked by the surprise resignation of the sporting director, Edu , Arsenal surrendered their unbeaten start in the Champions ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Steph passes Barkley for No. 30 spot on NBA's all-time scoring list

Warriors superstar Steph Curry passed Hall of Famer Charles Barkley for the No. 30 spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list during Golden State's matchup with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday at TD ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Major Italian tourist site to limit daily visitor numbers

Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year.

Power Rankings: Texas jumps to No. 3, Georgia drops 11 spots

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 11.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Glasto and a spot on Obama's playlist – Stargazing singer on his crazy year

After a year of success, Myles Smith has been named BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year.

‘It felt wild and mystical’: readers’ favourite remote spots in Europe

Our tipsters have found solitude in glorious mountains, islands and coastlines from the Highlands to the Aegean. Davaar island , off the Kintyre peninsula in south-west Scotland, is a true ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Jets scrambled after Russia spy plane spotted near U.K. airspace

The Royal Navy also shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel this week, officials said.

Paul Mescal says Saoirse Ronan was 'spot on' over women's safety comments

Saoirse Ronan's comments about women's safety last month trended on social media for days.

Marta, Orlando Pride book spot in most anticipated NWSL final ever?

Marta's stunning late goal ensured that the two best teams -- potentially in NWSL history -- will square off.

Sports - ESPN - November 18

LPGA cards for 2025, Tour Championship spots sealed at The Annika

The Annika was the final event for LPGA players to earn status for next season and spots in this season's finale.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18

Missing skydiver found dead miles from intended landing spot in Louisiana

A skydiver was found dead in northwestern Louisiana over the weekend after his parachute failed to deploy, authorities said.

Chinese vessel spotted where Baltic Sea cables were severed

Swedish investigators looking into movements of bulk carrier travelling from Russia to Egypt

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Big Ten: Oregon has clinched spot in title game

The Big Ten confirmed Tuesday that the Ducks, in their inaugural season in the conference, have secured a berth in the championship game.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot; Brazil and Uruguay draw

Lautaro Martínez’s goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru in a South American qualifying match in Buenos Aires and put the hosts close to a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico ...

Sports - ABC News - November 19

Costa Rican club threatens FIFA suit for CWC spot

The winningest team in Costa Rica is asking FIFA for a spot in next summer's Club World Cup and is willing to take legal action if denied.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

McCabe: No part of FBI mission would be safe with Kash Patel in leadership spot

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said the bureau would be endangered if Kash Patel, a former aide to President-elect Trump, is nominated and confirmed to lead the agency. "No part of the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

The Lyrics to “+57” Cause Backlash in Colombia, a Reggaeton Hot Spot

A recent song’s explicit lyrics have prompted criticism that the music promotes harmful stereotypes about Colombia.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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