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A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight
Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Will they stay or will they go? All the pressing offseason QB questions
The two teams with the clearest need under center are no longer in position to sit and draft one. Let's dive into the Raiders, Vikings, Giants and more situations.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Jeh Johnson suggests Trump should try to keep Wray on through inauguration
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson suggested Thursday that President-elect Trump should try to keep current FBI Director Christopher Wray on through his inauguration, following ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump
The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Mike Johnson has Donald Trump's endorsement, but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Plymouth scrap documentary about relegation fight after Rooney’s exit
Project driven by Wayne Rooney and his advisers Production company made Coleen Rooney documentary Plymouth have scrapped plans to make a documentary about their battle against relegation from ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Federal Judge Keeps Poland Spring’s Water Origin Lawsuit on Docket
A class action suit filed in 2017 that claims ‘not one drop’ of the popular bottled water brand comes from a natural spring will proceed, though some claims were dismissed.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Buckeyes keep rolling in CFP: 'That's who we are'
Ohio State rolled to its second straight blowout win in the College Football Playoff, a 41-21 win over No. 1 Oregon that further eased the sting of its loss to Michigan to end the regular season.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
A Woman With a Rare Gene Mutation Fights to Avoid Her Mother’s Fate
A mutant gene is coming to steal Linde Jacobs’s mind. Can she find a way to stop it?The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans
How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.Politico - Jan. 2 -
Taken to brink, Texas shows 'fight' in CFP thriller
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised his team for its resilience after it found a way to beat Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime despite blowing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
‘Wait and see’: Real Madrid keep their counsel over Trent Alexander-Arnold
Ancelotti won’t commit on move for Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold can speak to club over summer move Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid’s pursuit of the Liverpool ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Mike Johnson fights for GOP votes to win House Speaker election
Even as President-elect Trump has said Speaker Mike Johnson has his “complete and total endorsement,” for re-election, Johnson is scrambling to lock down his own party's support, as he'll need ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Florida’s manatees are actually relative newcomers, historical research suggests
State’s beloved but under-pressure sea cows were barely recorded in the area before seas warmed in the late 1700s. Manatees, long considered among Florida ’s most beloved and enchanting ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
5 lobbying fights looming in 2025
Lobbyists will have their hands full with several massive legislative battles coming early in a second Trump administration. President-elect Trump is poised to disrupt business as usual in ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol vows to ‘fight until end’
Yoon issues letter to supporters as he faces arrest over declaration of martial law and alleged insurrection. South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has rallied his supporters in a ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Biden vows to keep public informed about investigation into 'despicable' New Orleans attack
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured dozens more "despicable" in an address to the nation Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Boise St. coach's message to all: 'Watch our team'
Despite a 31-14 loss to sixth-seeded Penn State in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday night, Boise State coach Spencer Danielson said the No. 3 seed Broncos showed they belonged.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
Xander Schauffele says U.S. Ryder Cup pay is going to charity and 'we're going to take crap'
The PGA of America voted last month to give the 12 players and captain Keegan Bradley $300,000 to donate to a charity of their choice and a $200,000 stipend.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed
These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.Wired - Jan. 1 -
How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit (2025)
Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.Wired - Jan. 1 -
Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Advertisers Keep Avoiding News Sites, and Publishers Have Had Enough of It
Brands are skittish about appearing near stories on politics and violence, but news outlets say their fears are overblown.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes
The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
WATCH: Las Vegas welcomes 2025
Watch the spectacular fireworks display in Las Vegas!ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - Jan. 1 -
California's fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Former Hostages in Iran Crisis Recall Jimmy Carter’s Quest to Free Them
The Iran hostage crisis became a symbol of a failed presidency, but for some of those who lived it, Jimmy Carter was the one who brought them home at the expense of his political career.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows his country will do everything in 2025 to stop Russia
‘May 2025 be our year,’ Zelenskyy said in an address to the nation just before the clock struck midnight in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,043. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed that ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Watch: London welcomes 2025 with fireworks display and Paddington Bear
Onlookers line the Embankment in central London for a fireworks spectacular.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Arizona State rose from the ashes to the CFP, but there's only one way to keep the party going
A sleeping giant since the days of Jake Plummer, Arizona State hopes its historic 2024 season "activates the valley"CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe
As a former president, Jimmy Carter had Secret Service protection for the rest of his life. Nicole Sganga has the story of the agents who guarded him around the clock for nearly half a century.CBS News - Dec. 31 -
CALIFORNIA’S FENTANYL FIGHT: Lawmakers V. Grieving Parents
One of the hardest-fought political battles in 2024 happened inside California's Capitol between a group of grieving parents who lost their kids to fentanyl… and a handful of powerful California ...CBS News - Dec. 30