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FILE - Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, speaks to reporters outside an election integrity volunteer training, June 18, 2024, in Newtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial.
 
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Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general

 

In a nationwide TV address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Thursday’s strike on Ukraine came in response to Ukrainian strikes on the Russian territory in which U.S. and British missiles were used earlier this week.

Putin touts Russia’s new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO

The new ballistic missile fired by Russia struck a military-industrial facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, but its real mission was delivering a deadly new message to NATO.
 
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Putin warns Russia could use its new missiles against countries helping Ukraine

 
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Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest

 
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Warrants put Israeli PM and others in a small group of leaders accused of crimes against humanity

 
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Canada’s Trudeau to cut sales tax and send checks to millions of Canadians as election looms

 

A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer so he could abandon his wife and three children has been communicating with authorities daily from Eastern Europe. He has not committed to returning home, a sheriff said Thursday.

Kayaker who faked his own death tells police how he did it

 
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    New Zealand police begin arrests for gang symbol ban as new law takes effect

     
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    What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest

     
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    Ex-sheriff indicted on murder charge in the slaying of a judge in Kentucky

     
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    Jussie Smollett’s conviction in attack on himself is overturned

     
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    NFL issues security alert to teams and the players’ union following recent burglaries

     
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    Students can now apply for federal college aid. Officials hope for a smoother rollout this year

     
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    Google’s monopoly on search faces radical change. Here’s what it may mean for you

     
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Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump

Trump has been the butt of countless late-night monologues and “Saturday Night Live” sketches for the better part of a decade.
 
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US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

 
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QB Daniel Jones disagrees with the Giants’ decision to bench him and says he wants to play

 
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Play now: How many Thanksgiving grocery items can you buy with $100?

 
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Historically bad year for dolphin strandings on Cape Cod has scientists looking for answers

 

TODAY IN HISTORY

November
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1980: Las Vegas hotel fire claims 85 lives

 

1920

Dublin's 'Bloody Sunday'

1980

TV viewers find out 'Who shot J.R.?'

1995

Dayton peace agreement finalized
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Latest videos

Biden hosts the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics at the White House

President Joe Biden hosted the 2024 NBA Champions the Boston Celtics at the White House on Thursday.
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Minnesota eagle nest cam returns to delight fans around the world

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Wisconsin sheriff urging man who faked his own death to return home from eastern Europe

Stories Under 60 Seconds

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What we know about the assault allegations against Pete Hegseth
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Australia introduces bill banning social media for children under 16
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Watch the moment the man convicted of killing Laken Riley is sentenced to life in prison
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U.S. to give mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance
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Rafael Nadal’s legacy in less than 60 seconds
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Woman faces hate crime charges after confronting man wearing ‘Palestine’ shirt
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We tried ‘sewage’ beer at the COP29 U.N. climate summit
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Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
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Biden authorizes Ukraine to use U.S. missiles for deeper strikes in Russia
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Retiring Rafael Nadal disappointed after Davis Cup defeat
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Why did Spirit Airlines file for bankruptcy?
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Biden becomes first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest
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Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday before joining monastery
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Malcolm X family members file lawsuit against U.S. government
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Jake Paul reacts to Mike Tyson’s slap at weigh-in
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Insurers say ‘bear’ that damaged cars was a person in a costume
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Judge to review The Onion’s bid to buy Infowars
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Watch fire burn in Upper Manhattan amid record-setting dry conditions
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New Zealand lawmakers use haka to protest controversial bill
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Biden congratulates Trump on election win in the Oval Office
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Hear from activists at COP29 on why they are fighting climate change
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Whistleblowers believe the government is hiding info about UAPs from the public
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Ariana Grande hopes ‘Wicked’ inspires empathy and allyship
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Who are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far?
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Why is Trump meeting Biden before Inauguration Day?
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President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff
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How to turn your AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids
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The top 2025 Grammy nominations in 60 seconds
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White House defends Biden after Harris’ election loss to Trump
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Zelenskyy says he believes Trump ‘wants a fast solution’ to Russia-Ukraine war
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Biden says he hopes to ‘bring down the temperature’ after the election
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Residents react to Ethiopia’s import ban on gas-powered vehicles
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How Trump won the 2024 election, in less than 60 seconds
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Harris concedes and urges her supporters to accept her loss to Trump
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Watch the moment AP called the 2024 election for Trump
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World leaders react to Trump’s election win
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AI-generated child sexual abuse images are spreading. Law enforcement are racing to stop them
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An inside look at the newest features of White House tours

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What will happen to CNBC and MSNBC when they no longer have a corporate connection to NBC News?

 
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The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say

 
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Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year

 
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Radical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire

 
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What is a ‘bomb cyclone’?

 
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Soccer’s ‘worst’ national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win

 
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Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer’s funeral

 
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US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance

 

Trump’s second administration

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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, speaks with reporters following a meeting with senators on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary

A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave.
 
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Several of Trump’s Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct

 

Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests

 

Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean

 

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What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary

 

  1. What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid

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How to shop for the health insurance plan that’s right for you

 
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Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons

 
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Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

 
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Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation’s fourth biggest killer

 
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Meet the workout group that gets people exercising outdoors, even in the dead of winter

 
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Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

 
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What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do

 
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How to choose the best personal trainer for your fitness goals — and budget

 
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FILE - In a silhouette, Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the media upon arrival to the airport in Brasilia, Brazil, June 29, 2023, where Supreme Electoral Court judges evaluate the case which claims he abused his power by using government communication channels to promote his campaign and cast unfounded doubts on the country’s electronic voting system. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)

The dizzying array of legal threats to Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been a target for investigations since his early days in office, and the swarm of cases since his failed reelection bid in 2022 has left him in ever-deeper legal jeopardy.
 
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Rafael Nadal’s legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

 

What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

 

Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy

 

U.S. News

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FILE - President John F. Kennedy waves from his car in a motorcade approximately one minute before he was shot, Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jim Altgens, File)

Trump has promised again to release the last JFK files. But experts say don’t expect big revelations

The nation is set to mark 61 years since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade passed through downtown Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963.
 
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Record rain, downed trees in Northern California, more devastation further north

 

Pathologist disputes finding that Marine veteran’s chokehold caused subway rider’s death

 

Justice Department finds a pattern of misconduct by police in Trenton, New Jersey

 

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Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program

New Orleans Police say 3 shot, 1 killed in French Quarter

Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns

Man who set off makeshift bomb outside Alabama attorney general’s office sentenced to nine years

AP Photography

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Papuan women’s mangrove forest in Indonesia is increasingly threatened by development and pollution

 
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AP sports week in pictures: A gallery of game action, celebrations and more

 
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Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29

 

World News

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Arrest warrant for Netanyahu issued by top war-crimes court

The warrant was issued to Netanyahu, his former defense minister Gallant, and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes.
 
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Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides over alleged 2022 coup attempt

 
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UN nuclear agency’s board condemns Iran for the 2nd time this year for failing to fully cooperate

 
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Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say

 
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Teen and woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5

 

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Dominican Republic says colonel and officers stole police weapons and ammunition to sell to Haitians

Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan’s former spy chief who is under house arrest

US envoy sees no ‘political appetite’ among Sudan’s combatants to end the country’s devastating war

Pakistani court bars party of jailed former PM from rallying on eve of visit by Belarus president

Entertainment

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This combination of images shows promotional art for “Gladiator II,” left, and “Wicked.” (Paramount/Universal Pictures via AP)

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But that hasn’t stopped people from trying to recreate it.
 
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Simone Biles to join Snoop Dogg as a guest mentor for an episode on NBC’s ‘The Voice’

 

Photos! Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande cut a ‘Wicked’ swath around the world

 

‘Ernest Cole: Lost and Found’ resurrects a once-forgotten anti-apartheid photographer

 

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Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in Atlanta

Fashion designer describes invitation to work on Notre Dame cathedral’s re-opening as ‘a calling’

Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift

Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin just been discovered?

Climate

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A draft deal on climate money for developing world is silent on how much as UN summit nears end

A new draft text released early Thursday which will form the basis of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change left out a crucial sticking point: how much wealthy nations will pay.
 
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Trump’s against climate action. But some right-wing governments are all for it

 
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At UN climate talks, “sewage” beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

 
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Belem, host of next year’s climate talks, is Amazonian city plagued with pollution and violence

 
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Young people, whose futures are at stake in UN climate talks, push through anger to fight for hope

 

SPORTS

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Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

 

  1. Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg

  2. President Biden welcomes 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics to White House

  3. Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes ‘more trophies’

BUSINESS

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Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations

 

  1. US regulators seek to break up Google and force it to sell Chrome

  2. SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led US crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down

  3. Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term

SCIENCE

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Volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

 

  1. Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time

  2. The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

  3. New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

LIFESTYLE

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$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK’s most expensive cup

 

  1. These holiday gifts change the game when building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more

  2. The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels

  3. 10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers

Technology

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Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

 

  1. US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford’s new ranking

  2. Thai court dismisses activist’s suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence

  3. One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky

  4. Class action lawsuit on AI-related discrimination reaches final settlement

Health

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Boar’s Head listeria outbreak is over with 10 dead and dozens sickened by tainted deli meat

 

  1. UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak

  2. Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island

  3. Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion ‘gag rule’ governing US aid

Religion

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Gold-plated rose stolen from NYC 9/11 memorial honoring influential pastor

 

  1. A New York man who threatened to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ gets sentenced to 10 years

  2. Pope warns the Vatican pension fund needs urgent reform as employees demand transparency

  3. At least 42 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

Fact Check

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FACT FOCUS: Election officials knock down Starlink vote rigging conspiracy theories

 

  1. FACT FOCUS: A multimillion vote gap between 2020 and 2024 fuels false election narratives

  2. FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election

  3. FACT FOCUS: Trump repeated election lies in his interview with Joe Rogan. Here are the facts

LATEST NEWS

Buccaneers and Giants are facing desperate times heading into their final 7 games

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants are both in need of wins heading into the final seven games of the regular season.
 

NL MVP Stats

Hitters
ABRHHRRBIAvg.
2024 Shohei Ohtani, LA63613419754130.310
2023 Acuña Jr., of, Atl64314921741106.337
2022 Goldschmidt, 1b, StL56110617835115.317
2021 Harper, of, Phi4881011513584.309
2020 Freeman, 1b, Atl21451731353.341
2019 Bellinger, of, LA55812117047115.305
2018 Yelich, of, Mil57411818736110.326
2017
 

NL MVP Voting

Total points based on a 14-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis:

Player1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thTotal
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers30—————————420
Francisco Lindor, Mets—237———————263
Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks—513921————229
Marcell Ozuna, Braves—166122213134
William Contreras, Brewers——34743111132
Bryce Harper, Phillies
 

NL MVP Winners

x-unanimous

2024 — x-Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles

2023 — x-Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta

2021 — Bryce Harper, Philadelphia
 

James, Quigley and Hayes combine for 59 points as No. 20 NC State women beat Coastal Carolina 89-68

Aziaha James had 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Devyn Quigley scored a career-high 20 points and made four 3-pointers and NC State beat Coastal Carolina 89-68 on Thursday.
 

Ifedi starts at left tackle for Browns in prime-time matchup against AFC North-leading Steelers

Germain Ifedi became the fourth left tackle to start this season for the Cleveland Browns, lining up Thursday night against the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers.
 

NFL Inactive Report

NFL Inactive Report
 

DirecTV extends its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl

Sports San Diego says DirecTV has extended its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl. Neither side would say how long the agreement is for.
 

AL MVP Stats

Hitters
ABRHHRRBIAvg.
2024 — Judge, of, NY55912218058144.322
2023 — Ohtani, p/dh, LA4971021514495.304
2022 — Judge, of, NY57013317762131.311
2021 — Ohtani, p/dh, LA53710313846100.257
2020 — Abreu, 1b, Chi24043761960.317
2019 — Trout, of, LA47011013745104.291
2018 — Betts, of, Bos5201291803280.346
2017 — Altu
 

AL MVP Voting

Total points on a 14-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis:

Player1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thTotal
Aaron Judge, Yankees30—————————420
Bobby Witt Jr., Royals—30————————270
Juan Soto, Yankees——2172—————229
Gunnar Henderson, Orioles——6168—————208
José Ramírez, Guardians——351651———184
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays——
 

AL MVP Winners

x-unanimous

2024 — x-Aaron Judge, New York

2023 — x-Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles

2020 — Jose Abreu, Chicago
 

Seahawks are optimistic again and set to battle Cardinals for the NFC West lead

The Seattle Seahawks were struggling a week ago, coming off their bye-week break having lost five of their last six games.
 

Ituka scores 18 off the bench, Jacksonville State downs East Carolina 86-78

Jao Ituka scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Jacksonville State Gamecocks past the East Carolina Pirates 86-78 on Thursday night.
 

Lynne Roberts wasn’t looking to leave as Utah women’s basketball coach. Then she got a call from LA

Lynne Roberts wasn’t looking to leave the Utah women’s basketball team. Then she got a call from Los Angeles Sparks general manager Reagan Pebley that changed her thinking.
 

It’s getting harder to stay on the PGA Tour. Here’s why

The PGA Tour is making sweeping changes to its eligibility and it’s only going to get more difficult to keep a tour card.
 

McConnell to head subcommittee overseeing defense spending as he prepares to step down as GOP leader

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he will lead a subcommittee overseeing defense spending as he carves out new roles once he relinquishes his long-running post as Senate Republican leader.
 

Narin An leads with a 64 in the wind as Nelly Korda struggles in LPGA finale

Narin An is the surprise first-round leader at the richest-paying event on the LPGA Tour. The South Korean played bogey-free for a 64 in the CME Group Tour Championship.
 

Mid-American Conference football goes all in on November weeknights for the TV viewers

On a damp night with temperatures dipping into the 30s, fans in sparsely filled stands bundled up to watch Buffalo beat 37-20 Eastern Michigan on gray turf.
 

Jimmy Spithill introduces his new Red Bull Italy SailGP Team

Former America’s Cup star Jimmy Spithill has introduced his new Red Bull Italy SailGP Team just ahead of the opening regatta of the global league’s fifth season in Dubai.
 

Broncos hope to continue playoff push when they meet the banged-up Raiders

The Broncos are 0-4 in Las Vegas, but Denver has more at stake than trying to end a series skid. A victory over Las Vegas puts the Broncos that much closer to an unexpected playoff berth.
 

John Elway: remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in draft mitigated by watching Broncos rookie Bo Nix

John Elway says the Denver Broncos seemingly have found their franchise quarterback in Bo Nix. That was a quest that dogged Elway during the last half of his decade as the team’s GM.
 

76ers’ star Paul George sidelined the next 2 games with bone bruise in left knee

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
 

A Tennessee man is convicted of killing 2 at a high school basketball game in 2021

A Tennessee man has been convicted of killing two men and wounding a third in a shooting at a high school basketball game three years ago.
 

South Florida defeats Portland 74-68

Led by Kobe Knox’s 13 points, the South Florida Bulls defeated the Portland Pilots 74-68 on Thursday. The Bulls improved to 3-2 with the win and the Pilots fell to 2-3.
 

North Carolina elections chief wants senator to take back comment about vote manipulation

The North Carolina State Board of Elections’ top administrator wants a powerful legislator to retract a comment that he made suggesting this month’s results were being manipulated.
 

Eagles seek 7th straight win while Rams try to keep pace in crowded NFC West race

The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night as the NFC East leaders and Super Bowl contenders seek their seventh straight win.
 

No. 12 Boise State heads to Wyoming hoping to maintain No. 4 seed in College Football Playoff

Boise State plays at Wyoming on Saturday, eager to maintain momentum as it’s now in position to grab the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff.
 

No. 4 Penn State tries to keep playoff picture out of focus in prep for tough trip to Minnesota

Penn State’s push for a spot in the College Football Playoff is still a couple of wins from completion.
 

Saints hope to ride the Rizzi factor back to relevance after their bye week

Prominent New Orleans Saints players entered this week’s bye discussing their desire to build up interim coach Darren Rizzi’s resume during their final six regular-season games.
 

Louisiana’s governor raises major doubts about a stalled $3 billion coastal restoration project

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is raising serious objections to a $3 billion project that has long been hailed key to restoring the state’s eroding coastline.