Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026

Republicans are defending a slim Senate majority in 2026, but Democrats still have a tough fight ahead to take control of the chamber.

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Penguins and iceberg-watching: Marking Christmas in Antarctica

Staff working out in the wilds of Antarctica share their Christmas Day plans.
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Rodgers on potential Jets return: 'Ask Woody'

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers offered an unusually curt response Tuesday when asked about Jets owner Woody Johnson -- boosting the perception of a rift between them.
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An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945
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Honda, Nissan Plan to Create World's No. 3 Automaker in 2026 Merger

Honda’s chief executive said the move wasn’t a rescue of troubled Nissan.
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Social Security measure passes Senate, sending it to Biden

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Thune unveils Senate GOP committee assignments

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Musk vows to fund ‘moderate’ Democratic primary challengers

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Waiver wire: Potential replacements for James Conner, Jalen Hurts

Highlighting the players fantasy managers should consider adding off the waiver wire for Week 17.
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Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) openly floated the idea of running for Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) Senate seat during a Turning Point USA event Sunday in Arizona. “Many have asked which perch I ...
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