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Birmingham Six member Paddy Hill dies aged 80

Paddy Hill was one of six men wrongly convicted of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings.
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Meet new the members: Back to Washington — nearly 30 years later

Politico - 2h
Meet the designer behind some NFL players' bold looks

While fans cheer for their favorite teams, many are watching for pregame outfits. Nancy Chen speaks with a designer helping NFL players score in the fashion game.
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Roy hails Musk, Ramaswamy influence on spending as Hill GOP looks toward cuts

Politico - 3d
Rodessa Barrett Porter, Member of a Storied Gospel Trio, Dies at 94

The Barrett Sisters were a Chicago institution, known for their tight harmonies and joyful performances. She was the last one standing.
The New York Times - 17h
Meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and the company powering today's AI

Jensen Huang leads Nvidia – a tech company with a skyrocketing stock and the most advanced technology for artificial intelligence.
CBS News - 19h
Fantasy Football Championship Week 17 Injury Report: Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, more updates

Who's in, who's out, who's still in question for Week 17
CBS Sports - 1d
December 29 — Meet the Moment

In a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker looks back at her Meet the Moment interviews with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, athletes Sue Bird and Megan ...
NBC News - 1d
North Carolina's dreary Fenway Bowl loss to UConn underscores Bill Belichick's uphill battle in Chapel Hill

In the city where Belichick became a legend, the Tar Heels struggled
CBS Sports - 1d
How BYU's Jay Hill led the defense from the coaches' box with his wife monitoring his heart

Despite suffering a heart attack just days before the season, Jay Hill coached the entire season with his wife by his side.
ESPN - 1d
Venezuelan opposition members holed up in Argentine embassy call it ‘prison’

Diplomatic residence, where five members have been staying since March, has had power cut for more than a month. Five Venezuelan opposition members taking refuge in the Argentine embassy in Caracas ...
The Guardian - 1d
USMNT star Christian Pulisic suffers new injury: When could AC Milan's top player return to the pitch?

Pulisic was dealing with a calf injury, but now his manager says he has an ankle injury as well
CBS Sports - 1d
Capitol Hill lawmakers experiencing surge of swatting calls, bomb threats

In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
CBS News - 2d
Canadian Ministers Meet Trump Aides at Mar-a-Lago to Discuss Border, and Tariffs

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports unless the country stops the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S.
The New York Times - 2d
Azerbaijan Airlines crew member who survived plane crash speaks out from hospital

The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport on Wednesday morning, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, Kazakh officials said.
ABC News - 2d
Trump aides meet with top Canadian officials in Florida amid icy relationship

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration members are set to meet with a pair of top Canadian officials in Florida as Trump continues to mock the country's Prime Minister Justin ...
CBS News - 2d
Dolphins WR coach Wes Welker says Tyreek Hill has ankle injury in addition to wrist injury

After last Sunday's win over the 49ers, Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said that a couple of dropped passes in the game could be attributed to not having enough practice reps with quarterback ...
Yahoo Sports - 3d
TV is too risk-averse, says Grange Hill creator

Sir Phil Redmond says modern broadcasting lacks courage, suggesting rules should be broken more often.
BBC News - 3d
Insurers offer pension schemes discounts to meet buyout targets

Plans pursuing bulk annuity transactions offered multimillion incentives to accelerate deals
Financial Times - 3d
Former Assad forces in Syria clash with members of new government

Forces affiliated with Bashar al-Assad's ousted Syrian regime reportedly clashed with members of HTS, the Islamist group responsible for ending Assad's tenure. Lina Sinjab with BBC News, a CBS News ...
CBS News - 3d
An altercation erupts at a high-level meeting of a Russia-dominated economic union

A meeting of the Russia-dominated economic alliance of former Soviet nations has plunged into disarray when two of the leaders started bickering during a live broadcast
ABC News - 4d
Estonian government to meet as investigators probe interruption of undersea cable

Finnish police say authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables
ABC News - 4d
An altercation erupts at a high-level meeting of a Russia-dominated economic union

Yahoo News - 4d
Constitution Hill’s thrilling comeback has him on course for Champion Hurdle

Unbeaten runner silences doubters after a year off Banbridge takes King George prize back to Ireland The delight and relief that swirled around Constitution Hill as he extended his unbeaten ...
The Guardian - 4d
Qatar Airways and Marriot partner for these loyalty member benefits

Yahoo News - 4d
Banbridge wins King George VI Chase while Constitution Hill takes Christmas Hurdle – as it happened

Banbridge overhauled Il Est Francais to claim a dramatic victory in the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day. 1 Leader In The Park 5-1 2 Asta La Pasta 15-8 fav 3 El Rio 11-1. ...
The Guardian - 4d
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 - 4d
Inside how the Capitol Police has changed since Jan. 6, 2021

It's a completely different department since the attack, adding intelligence gathering and threat assessment divisions that have driven up the USCP budget.
Politico - 5d
Congress members urge Biden to exonerate Black civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

Congress members urged President Joe Biden to exonerate civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.
ABC News - 5d
Zion eyeing return to full practice next week

Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to return to full practice next week, while Brandon Ingram (ankle) will be reexamined in around two weeks.
ESPN - 5d
The photo booth is turning 100 — meet the people keeping it alive

In 1925, Anatol Josepho invented the automated photo booth in New York City, originally calling it a photomaton.
NBC News - 5d
GOP lawmaker says House 'better off' without 'volatile' members

Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.), who won a hotly contested general election race last month, said the House GOP will be “better off” without “volatile” lawmakers in the next Congress. Bacon did ...
The Hill - 6d
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 - 6d
Haaland's return - FPL tips & team of the week

Will Boxing Day bring a reversal of fortunes for Manchester City? Thomas Woods thinks so, with three players in the team of the week including big-money Erling Haaland.
BBC News - 6d
Outerwear Meets Streetwear With CNCPTS for Canada Goose

Yahoo News - 6d
Aaron Rodgers says he's willing to take pay cut, mentor Jets rookie QB in 2025 if veteran returns to New York

The 41-year-old Rodgers, however, still hasn't decided if he will play in 2025 or not
CBS Sports - 6d
DC police officer convicted of tipping off Proud Boys leader before Capitol attack

Shane Lamond found guilty of leaking to Enrique Tarrio that a warrant was out for his arrest before January 6. The former head of the Metropolitan police intelligence unit in Washington DC has ...
The Guardian - 6d
'Sup, DOGE! You should meet RIC, the Regulatory Improvement Commission.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have proposed the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut the federal government down to size, while Michael Mandel and Diana Carew have ...
The Hill - Dec. 23
Meet the man behind Bergdorf Goodman's iconic holiday windows

This year's holiday displays at Bergdorf Goodman honor Fifth Avenue's bicentennial and will be on display through Jan. 6.
CBS News - Dec. 23

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Biden donor weighs third-party bid for Florida governor

Orlando-based attorney and former Biden donor John Morgan is weighing a third-party run for Florida governor in 2026. Morgan, who has switched his registration from Democrat to Independent, told ...
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Former US general warns Musk poses national security risks

A former U.S. general warned Sunday that Elon Musk, the tech billionaire who has become intricately involved in President-elect Trump’s transition, may pose national security risks due to his ties ...
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Yes, policies advancing justice can prevail again in Trump 2.0

The First Step Act proved that bipartisan reforms focused on the federal system are achievable and can make America safer.
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Spartz: Johnson needs to say how he'll deliver Trump's agenda 'and he hasn't been doing it'

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) said Monday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) must lay out his plan to deliver on President-elect Trump’s agenda if he wants to secure her vote for Speaker. In an ...
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How Jimmy Carter’s legacy as a public health visionary benefits the world

His unprecedented post-White House pivot into positive actions for a better world in so many fields — including public health — revealed his distinctive genius.
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