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Jay-Z's attorney says in new filing that rape allegations are part of 'sprawling extortion saga'
A lawyer for Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter is fighting back against the sexual assault allegations he's facing in a new lawsuit.
8 min read - USYahoo News
Daniel Penny acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case after jury finds him not guilty of criminally negligent homicide
The 26-year-old former Marine has been acquitted on all charges in the chokehold death of a homeless man aboard a New York City subway car last year.
5 min read - USYahoo News
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting timeline: A visual guide to the suspect’s movements before and after Brian Thompson’s killing
As the manhunt for the alleged gunman continues, investigators now believe he may have left New York City by bus.
6 min read - EntertainmentDigital Trends
If you have to watch one Amazon Prime Video movie in December 2024, stream this one
Tom Hanks takes on what may be the darkest role he's ever performed in our pick for the one Amazon Prime Video movie you need to watch in December.
5 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
OpenAI's Sora video generator is launching for ChatGPT Pro and Plus subscribers — but not in the EU
Subscribers to OpenAI's ChatGPT Pro and Plus plans will get access to Sora, OpenAI's video generator, starting today — but only if they live in certain countries. A newly published help page on OpenAI's website listing the supported territories for Sora “on web and mobile” omits all EU countries. On the page, OpenAI notes that accessing Sora outside the regions listed may result in an account ban or suspension.
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Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' takes final bow: From Travis Kelce's onstage cameo to her last show in Vancouver, a look back at her memorable performances
The pop star's groundbreaking tour made its final stop in Vancouver, British Columbia, over the weekend.
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2025 Golden Globes nominations: 'Emilia Pérez,' 'The Brutalist' lead in film, 'Wicked' stars nab acting accolades. See the full list.
The nominations for excellence in film and television were announced by Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut. "Emilia Pérez" leads the films with 10 nods while "The Bear" topped TV with five.
6 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Entertainment
2025 Golden Globes nominations snubs and surprises: 'The Substance' picks up steam, 'Sing Sing' misses out
A handful of actors like Selena Gomez and Sebastian Stan received rare double nominations, but many frontrunners were shut out.
5 min read - USYahoo News
Hannah Kobayashi still missing: Family 'frustrated' by LAPD's conclusion that she voluntarily crossed into Mexico alone
At a news conference on Monday, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said the LAPD saw video footage that "clearly shows" the missing 30-year-old crossing the U.S. border into Mexico.
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The best white elephant gifts under $50 that are sure to be the talk of the party
From a croissant-shaped candle to an electric lunch box, these standouts strike a balance between silly gags and functional finds.
2 min read - LifestyleEngadget
The best tech gifts from Walmart to give this holiday season
Get the best gear from Apple, PlayStation, Nintendo, Samsung, Ninja and more.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Brooke Shields says this lash serum boosts her iconic brows, and it's 40% off
The lengthening formula also fills in sparse spots, 17,000+ 5-star reviewers say: 'Not sure what sorcery it is, but I like it.'
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Fantasy Football Week 15: Waiver wire priorities for the fantasy playoffs
Bulk up your fantasy football rosters for a run in the playoffs with these Week 15 waiver wire pickups from Andy Behrens.
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In the wake of Juan Soto's megadeal with Mets, Shohei Ohtani looks like quite the bargain
It's estimated that the L.A. Dodgers earned nine figures worth of revenue from their new star in 2024.
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Men's basketball AP poll: Tennessee takes over at No. 1 after Kansas drops back-to-back games
Kansas fell to both Creighton and Missouri this past week.
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Juan Soto reportedly breaks Shohei Ohtani's record with monster $765M deal with Mets
Move over Shohei Ohtani. Juan Soto has the new biggest contract in the history of sports.
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Week 14 Booms and Busts: Fantasy football winners and losers
Scott Pianowski examines Week 14's fantasy winners and losers, highlighted by multiple Vikings coming through.
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'Real Housewives' star Brandi Glanville says doctors believe she has a parasite that 'jumps' around her face
The 52-year-old reality star said she's spent "almost every dollar" trying to find the cause of her health issues.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 9, 2024: Rates keep inching down
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Interest rates have been decreasing, and the CPI report could determine their next move. Lock in your rate today.
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MMA pound-for-pound rankings, December 2024: Alexandre Pantoja, Dakota Ditcheva make big moves
If UFC 310 taught us anything, it’s that it’s time to believe in Alexandre Pantoja.
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NFL playoff picture, draft order Week 14: Eagles clinch postseason berth as Raiders hold No. 1 draft pick
The Eagles are officially headed to the playoffs.
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For the Yankees, losing Juan Soto to the Mets is about more than baseball
For decades the Yankees have operated as a behemoth. Now they aren’t even the top dogs in their own city.
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Women's basketball AP poll: South Carolina is back and playing angry
Here are 3 things we learned from last week, what to watch and an Associated Press poll update.
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Redemption Playoff: For Ryan Day and others, there's more on the line than just winning
The College Football Playoff is about crowning a champion, but for these five programs and people, it’s also a chance to change perception.
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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards fined again, this time for using 'profane language'
This is getting to be an expensive month for Anthony Edwards.
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Juan Soto’s historic contract with Mets, where the Yankees go from here | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Juan Soto agreeing to a historic contract with the Mets, where the Yankees and other teams that missed out might go from here and break down the signings of a few notable free agents.
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Shohei Ohtani ‘unlikely’ to be ready to pitch for Dodgers in season openers in Japan next season
Ohtani is still recovering from 2023 surgery to repair the UCL in his pitching arm.
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Roki Sasaki, Japanese pitching star, posted during MLB Winter Meetings
A 45-day window is now open and Sasaki is not expected to sign with a team until after Jan. 15
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Aidan O'Connell diagnosed with bone bruise after being carted off in Raiders' Week 14 loss to Buccaneers
Somehow, Kancey wasn't penalized for a shove in O'Connell's back well after the Raiders quarterback threw the ball.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Dodgers reportedly signing OF Michael Conforto to 1-year, $17 million deal
The Dodgers have scooped up yet another offseason addition after their World Series win.
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NBA Cup 2024: The knockout round is here! Let's break down the juicy quarterfinal matchups
Here's everything you need to know before the in-season tournament resumes on Tuesday.
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Michigan offensive lineman Andrew Gentry enters Transfer Portal
Michigan offensive tackle Andrew Gentry has entered the Transfer Portal. At 6-foot-7 and 327 pounds, Gentry showed great promise as a tackle for the Wolverines. Gentry was the 68th-ranked player in the 2020 class, and he was the eighth-best offensive tackle and the top-ranked player in the state of Colorado.
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LeBron's age is showing & why the Celtics are unstoppable with Mo Dakhil | Good Word with Goodwill
On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by former NBA video coordinator, turned contributor for The Athletic and Bleacher Report Mo Dakhil.
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Falcons coach Raheem Morris says slumping Kirk Cousins remains his starting QB
Cousins struggled yet again on Sunday, the Falcons' fourth straight loss.
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Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks tears ACL in knee for second straight season
Brooks was one of college football's top running backs at Texas and considered a potential first-round prospect before tearing his ACL last November.
1 min read - SportsThe Maize And Blue Review
Michigan quarterback Jayden Denegal enters transfer portal
With the transfer portal officially open, Michigan junior quarterback Jayden Denegal announced his intentions to enter the portal shortly after midnight. "I have loved my time at the University of Michigan," Denegal's statement read. To Coach Jim Harbaugh, thank you giving me the opportunity to contribute and experience excellent with team #144 and a National Championship.
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Recruiting Rumor Mill: Dust settles after National Signing Day
Four-star defensive end Zahir Mathis had been committed to Ohio State but Michigan is now pushing for his pledge.
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Capital gains tax on real estate: How much you'll pay when you sell a home
You may have to pay capital gains tax when you sell your house. Learn how much you’ll pay and strategies for avoiding or reducing your capital gains tax.
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Notebook: Notre Dame football getting healthier as it turns its focus to IU
Also items on splitting hairs on Penn State, ND's playoff path/broadcast team, Freeman Googles IU's Curt Cignetti.
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Dana White’s dismissive response to the Conor McGregor verdict speaks volumes
The UFC no longer needs Conor McGregor, and Dana White knows it.
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Metcalf brothers to transfer from Arkansas
Arkansas safety TJ Metcalf. Braeden Botts Arkansas defensive backs TJ and Tevis Metcalf entered the transfer portal Monday, HawgBeat confirmed.TJ Metcalf broke out as a starting safety in his second year with the program this fall.
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Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke enters transfer portal with one remaining year of eligibility
Van Dyke tore the ACL in his right knee in the Badgers' third game of the season.
2 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Steely-Eyed Luigi Mangione Shows His Face During First Court Appearance
Luigi Mangione, the person of interest arrested in connection with the grisly killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in New York City, was escorted to his preliminary arraignment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania in handcuffs alongside a squad of police officers from multiple departments. In the first footage published since his identification as a suspect in Thompson’s shooting death last Wednesday outside of a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, the steely-eyed 26-year-old was ta
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Trump Leveled This Condescending Remark At A Female Journalist — And Experts Have Thoughts
The president-elect made the startling remark to veteran journalist Kristen Welker during a wide-ranging sit-down interview on "Meet the Press."
5 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Person of Interest Luigi Mangione’s Loved Ones Raised Alarm Days Before CEO Killing: ‘Are You OK?’
Worried loved ones reached out to the Ivy League graduate named as a person of interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing days before the executive was executed outside of a New York City hotel. One of Luigi Mangione’s loved ones shared a message on X to let him know that he cared about him and “missed him” on Nov. 25, a day after the shooter was believed to have arrived in Manhattan on a Greyhound bus. “Thinking of you and prayers everyday in your name,” wrote user @Collin3092320
4 min read - USThe Telegraph
Luigi Mangione: murder suspect thought the Unabomber was an ‘extreme political revolutionary’
The suspect being questioned in connection with the murder of American insurance boss Brian Thompson was an Ivy League student who thought the Unabomber was an “extreme political revolutionary”.
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Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Cheney responds to Trump jail threat: ‘Here’s the truth’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) responded to President-elect Trump’s threat that he would throw members who sat on the House committee that investigated rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in jail, calling his remarks an “assault on the rule of law.” “Here is the truth: Donald Trump attempted to overturn the 2020…
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Adam Kinzinger Has Defiant 3-Word Response To Donald Trump’s Jail Threat
The former Republican congressman issued a brutal summary of the president-elect’s comments about the House Jan. 6 committee.
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The list of famous people who appear in the sexual-assault lawsuits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
See the list of celebrities — including Jay-Z and Cuba Gooding Jr. — with alleged ties to Diddy, some of whom were accused of wrongdoing.
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M.I.A. Names ‘First Thing’ Jay-Z Told Her To Do After He Signed Her, And It’s Gross
The “Paper Planes” rapper signed to Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation in 2012 before leaving two years later.
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Report finds police in Massachusetts city let officers engage in sex with suspected prostitutes
The police department in Worcester, Massachusetts, allowed officers to engage in sexual contact with women suspected of being involved in the commercial sex trade, according to a report the U.S. Justice Department released Monday following a two year investigation. The 41-page report also found that the police department used excessive force, including the unjustified uses of tasers and police dogs and strikes to the head. The findings raised concerns that the department engages in racially di
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Hey, MAGA voters: You've been had. Trump's plans for the economy may ruin you. | Opinion
I'm sure the forgotten men and women of MAGA are thrilled to know Trump is stocking his administration with elite billionaires.
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Sarcasm Levels Skyrocket Over Alina Habba’s New Trump White House Gig
Donald Trump’s announcement sparked an outpouring of snark.
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“The View” star Alyssa Farah Griffin will 'wear a MAGA hat' on the show if Donald Trump 'gets the Israeli hostages out'
Griffin previously worked under Trump at the White House.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Mitch McConnell Gets Standing Ovation After Taking a Subtle Swipe at Trump
Senator Mitch McConnell took a subtle jab at President-elect Donald Trump during a speech on Saturday night. Speaking at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the Kentucky senator claimed that current “influential voices” were forgetting the threat of China and Russia and neglecting the history of the Cold War. “Within the party Ronald Reagan once led so capably, it is increasingly fashionable to suggest that the sort of global leadership he modeled
2 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Schiff: Trump jail threat ‘about sending a message that no one better hold him to account’
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said President-elect Trump’s threat to throw members of the House committee that investigated rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in jail is a signal “that no one better hold him to account.” “This is not just about retribution against those of us on the committee,” Schiff said on MSNBC’s…
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Suspected Insurance CEO Assassin Manifesto Starts to Trickle Out: “These Parasites Had It Coming”
Impact Statement The suspected killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson was reportedly carrying a two-page document when he was arrested — and its contents seem quite damning. A police official who'd viewed the document found with suspect Luigi Mangione told CNN that it was two pages long and included the phrase "these parasites had it coming." "I do apologize for any strife and trauma," the missive reportedly said, "but it had to be done." As the Daily Beast noted based on CNN's on-air rep
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Biden's sad, failed presidency is even worse than Trump's first term | Opinion
If Joe Biden's presidency is what it means to have the 'adults back in charge,' it's no wonder Americans chose Donald Trump a second time.
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CNN Anchor Announces Shock Exit On The Air That's Effective Immediately
It's been "an honor to have been in your homes," the departing cable news host said in a surprising farewell.
2 min read - WorldThe Telegraph
What now for Asma al-Assad – the former British public schoolgirl turned international pariah
What must Asma al-Assad be thinking right now? Bright, beautiful and British-born, she could be living an affluent life in England, with friends, family and a fine career, had she not sold her soul to the devil. As it is, she is an international pariah, the wife of a monster responsible for more than half a million deaths, and she faces – along with her three children – the very real prospect of spending the rest of her days in joyless exile in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
9 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Inside the ‘Manifesto’ of the Person of Interest in the Healthcare CEO’s Killing: ‘Parasites Had it Coming’
The person of interest in the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing was carrying a note that said “these parasites had it coming” when he was nabbed, a bombshell report said Monday. Ivy League graduate Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a McDonald’s worker spotted him eating. When cops searched him they found a ghost gun made on a 3-D printer and a manifesto railing against “corporate America.” CNN reported that he was carrying a note that said, “I do apologize for any str
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Chris Rock Reportedly 'Stormed Out' During Comedy Set At Billionaire's Holiday Party After Getting 'Upset'
Chris Rock shocked attendees at a billionaire's exclusive holiday party when he abruptly ended his comedy set and "angrily" stormed off stage.
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Security breach at Mass. hospital may have exposed data of hundreds of thousands of patients
A security breach at a Massachusetts hospital may have exposed the data of hundreds of thousands of patients, officials warned.
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‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety
The Russian-born, American artist has garnered critical acclaim for her subtle, unnerving images of Florida’s collapsing pastel-pink landscapes.
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House Republican eyes Medicare, Social Security for DOGE cuts
Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) is floating Medicare and Social Security as potential areas of focus for President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Alford was pressed about potential cost-cutting recommendations by DOGE during his Monday appearance on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings With Maria.” The congressman noted, in response, that GOP members recently sat down…
2 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Grassley tells Wray it’s time to move on ‘for the good of the country’
Incoming Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) told FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday he has a “vote of no confidence” in his leadership, saying it’s time for him to “move on.” The 11-page listing of grievances from Grassley signals his support for President-elect Trump to fire Wray, who became the FBI director in 2017…
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Israel says it will destroy Syria's heavy strategic weaponry
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel will step up airstrikes on Syrian stores of advanced weaponry, Israeli officials said on Monday, and keep a "limited" troop presence on the ground, hoping to head off any threat that could emerge in the fallout of president Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. Israel has watched the upheaval in Syria with a mixture of hope and concern as it weighs the consequences of one of the most significant strategic shifts in the Middle East in years. "We are taking all the actions nec
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Our College Football Playoff bracket prediction. Who takes home the national championship?
The expanded College Football Playoff requires a long path for any team hoping to win a national title. Our prediction for the bracket will play out.
6 min read - WorldThe Telegraph
Iran’s armed forces ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad
A furious blame game is unfolding among Iran’s armed forces over the fall of Bashar al-Assad, The Telegraph has learned.
6 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Lara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair and addressing speculation about Florida Senate seat
Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee as she considers a number of potential options with her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, set to return to the White House. Among those possibilities is replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whom Trump tapped to be the next secretary of state. If Rubio is confirmed, his replacement — who would be chosen by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — would serve for two years until the next regularly scheduled election in 2026,
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People Are Heartbroken After Discovering The Real Reason Raven-Symoné Always Wore Heels On The Disney Channel
“I always thought it was just part of her character’s style. This is so sad,” one heartbroken Disney fan wrote.
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Kamala Harris Shines in Metallic Bodice Dress at 2024 Kennedy Center Honors With Doug Emhoff
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden joined the U.S. vice president.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen makes NFL history in thrilling loss to Los Angeles Rams
Despite a 44-42 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen did something no other NFL player has ever done.
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Kendra Wilkinson’s Notoriously-Private Son Hank Towers over Her in This Super-Rare, Sporty Photo
While we already know that Kendra Wilkinson‘s kids, Hank Jr and Alijah, are big basketball fanatics, and are both on teams of their own; we had no idea how much they’ve grown up! In fact, these new photos of her son Hank show that not only is he thriving while playing basketball, but he’s growing up …
2 min read - WorldThe Telegraph
Fall of the House of Assad, with a billion-pound fortune and blood on its hands
He didn’t look like a dictator. Awkward and gangly, his mannerisms unassuming, at least until he opened his mouth, Bashar al-Assad exuded none of the machismo of other Arab strongmen like Muammar Gaddafi or Saddam Hussein.
10 min read - USThe Hill
Ted Cruz: CEO-shooting person of interest’s views show ‘leftism is a mental disease’
Conservative Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) on Monday pointed to what he called the “anti-capitalist” views of the 26-year-old man named as a person of interest in the investigation of the shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive to argue “leftism is a mental disease.” Cruz linked to a New York Post story about the arrest of…
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Eight fantasy football players to add for the first round of the fantasy playoffs
So, you made the playoffs, huh? But now you have to win. Here are eight players to add for the first round of the fantasy playoffs.
5 min read - USThe Independent
How a Navy sailor fell off his ship, played dumb — and became a Vietnam POW hero
South Dakota native Doug Hegdahl was serving with the Navy during the Vietnam War when he fell into the waters of the South China Sea – soon becoming the youngest, lowest-ranking POW at the infamous Hanoi Hilton. As a new book details how Hegdahl played dumb to his captors – secretly memorizing POW names and intel – its author talks to Sheila Flynn
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