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Dorthy Moxley, Who Pursued Justice in Her Daughter’s Murder, Dies at 92
For decades after Martha Moxley’s gruesome death, Mrs. Moxley remained a compelling figure in a roller-coaster case that captured the world’s attention.The New York Times - 3h -
Head of WHO at Yemen airport during Israeli air strikes
Israel claimed responsibility for the strikes, saying it had targeted Houthi "military infrastructure".BBC News - 5h -
Peter Teeley, Who Coined the Term 'Voodoo Economics,' Dies at 84
He gave George H.W. Bush the phrase to level against Ronald Reagan—and ended up with a phrase that remains a go-to political criticism.The Wall Street Journal - 9h -
NBA Power Rankings: Who is every team's emerging youngster?
Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings for all 30 teams and every young rising player on their rosters.ESPN - 15h -
Asia’s year in review: Who had it good — and who had it bad — in 2024
As the region awaits the return of Donald Trump to the White House and to a possible tumultuous Year of the Snake in the lunar calendar, we take a look at the year that was.CNBC - 1d -
William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97
He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.The New York Times - 1d -
James Beckum, Who Taught Thousands of Kids Baseball and Discipline, Dies at 95
A former Negro Leagues player, Beckum started a Little League in one of Milwaukee’s most disadvantaged areas.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024
Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections of it.The New York Times - 1d -
WATCH: Girl who prayed for a puppy everyday surprised with a new friend
Tabitha Grayson surprised her daughter, Georgia, with an adorable puppy while picking her up from school.ABC News - 2d -
'Squid Game' was a surprise global smash. Will Season 2 be even bigger for Netflix?
The first season of 'Squid Game' remains Netflix's most popular show, with more than 330 million views on the streaming service. Will Season 2 top that?Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.Politico - 2d -
Surprise, ‘We’re Getting Married Right Now!’
Daniel Howarth and Jonathan Marotto gathered their closest friends and family for a celebration that also happened to be their wedding.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Biden and Aides Courted Allies Who Undermined U.S. Goals
The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles.The New York Times - 9h -
College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Simulation unveils surprising 2024 CFP picks, sleepers, upsets
SportsLine's advanced computer model has revealed its 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracket picks and predictions after 10,000 simulationsCBS Sports - 11h -
MLB aggrieved fan index: The 10 fan bases in 2024 who have the right to be most frustrated
Did your favorite team disappoint you this year? We break down how mad you have a right to be.ESPN - 15h -
Meet the man who busks from inside a litter bin
"I could fit in there," thought Charles Cavey, and the rest is history.BBC News - 23h -
"Desperate" killer who escaped from Mississippi prison is recaptured
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.CBS News - 1d -
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The Surprising Leaders in the Battle for the N.B.A.’s Most Coveted Awards
A player taken with the 39th overall pick in the draft is the early leader in the Rookie of the Year race.The New York Times - 1d -
Before the algorithm, we watched ‘surprise TV’, and it can still offer unexpected delights | Emma Wilkins
Our family’s holiday tradition? We throw caution to the wind and surrender to the novelty of free-to-air television. I can see why kids who find themselves at a holiday shack where the only ...The Guardian - 1d -
Who is the best Christmas movie character of all time?
Slash Film has released a list of the best Christmas movie characters of all time, including the Grinch, Kevin McCallister, and more. See who tops the list!NBC News - 1d -
Who’s Who in the Bob Dylan Biopic, ‘A Complete Unkown’
The biopic, with Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, is peppered with figures from the folk world and beyond. These are some of them.The New York Times - 1d -
Mikel Arteta: coach with ‘British DNA’ who learned from McLeish and Moyes
Five years since the start of his Arsenal tenure, two of his former managers look at how his playing career shaped him. David Moyes wasn’t 100% sure when Mikel Arteta arrived at Everton. “He was a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Who will see snow on Christmas Day?
Parts of the Northeast were hit with a light dusting of snow on Christmas Eve. CBS Meteorologist Bill Kelly takes a look at who will be getting snow on Christmas Day.CBS News - 2d -
Playoff clinching scenarios: Who can secure a postseason berth, division title?
Here's what to know about the clinching scenarios for Week 17.ESPN - 2d -
Meet the Grinch who stole Christmas from alleged drug dealers
The Grinch is not just stealing Christmas this year, he's busting criminals in Peru as well.NBC News - 2d -
Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas
The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.BBC News - 2d -
The migrants who face becoming political pawns again
Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned againFinancial Times - 2d -
Who Qualifies for IRS Payments of Up to $1,400 in Unclaimed Stimulus Credit?
Some Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month.The New York Times - 3d -
In a Surprise, the SBA Grants 4 New SBLC Licenses
It’s the second year in a row that the agency has expanded its roster of small business lenders.Inc. - 3d -
Who's who in the 'It Ends With Us' controversy
Inside Blake Lively's legal complaint against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni: Who's who and what you need to know.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Rioter who featured in viral bricking video jailed
Brian Spencer, 40, featured in a viral video of him being hit in the crotch and head by "wayward" bricks during a riot.BBC News - 3d -
AP poll takeaways: Who's on the 'nice' list for the holidays?
Who will be UConn's third option? Is South Carolina a contender again? There were plenty of big questions ahead of this season. Some have already been answered; others remain a quandary.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ranking 5 teams most equipped to end Chiefs' Super Bowl reign: Ravens left out, plus a surprise at No. 1
Who could potentially unseat the Chiefs in the playoffs?CBS Sports - 3d -
Australia to extradite former Marine pilot who worked in China
Australia has agreed to extradite a former Marine pilot whom the U.S. has accused of training Chinese pilots more than a decade ago. Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus confirmed in a ...The Hill - 3d -
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Who are the 3 federal death row inmates whose sentences Biden didn't commute?
President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.CBS News - 3d -
The Spy Who Didn’t Love Amazon, or Why You’ll Have to Wait for Your James Bond Fix
It’s been a minute since 007 has graced the silver screen, not because of a supervillain, but because of a conflict between the franchise producer and the tech giant’s algorithmic approach to content.Inc. - 3d -
Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it?
US president-elect has threatened to retake canal over ‘exorbitant’ rates but Panama’s president rejects his claims. Donald Trump has threatened to take over the Panama Canal , but what is the ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Son Who Couldn’t Leave
Paul Barreto’s father, Mickey, lived at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan for five years, paying only $200.57. Paul was desperate to escape.The New York Times - 3d