The Russian Missile, America's Deadliest Animals, and a Math Emergency

NATO and Ukrainian officials will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia escalated hostilities with a hypersonic missile strike on a military facility in Dnipro last Thursday.                 
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A New York judge on Friday indefinitely postponed the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump in his criminal case, allowing his attorneys to file motions to dismiss the 34-count conviction. (More)  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Friday that he will not rejoin Congress after withdrawing from attorney general consideration but plans to support the incoming Trump administration in another role. (More)  

The House passed H.R. 9495 on Thursday, authorizing the treasury secretary to revoke tax-exempt status for nonprofits supporting terrorism. The bill now heads to the Senate. (More)  

Mississippi's public university governing board voted Thursday to remove the word "diversity" from several policies, including one requiring evaluations of university presidents on campus diversity outcomes. (More)  

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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will be out four to six weeks with a fractured left fibula, delaying his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 career goals. (More

➤ The New York Giants granted quarterback Daniel Jones' request for release on Friday, freeing up about $20 million in cap space for next season. (More

➤ Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani were unanimously voted AL and NL MVPs on Thursday, with Ohtani becoming only the second player ever to win an MVP in both leagues. (More

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | CFP | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | PGA | LPGA

 

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Windsor Castle’s traditional Christmas decorations were unveiled Thursday, featuring a 20-foot tree in St. George's Hall and the 100th anniversary of Queen Mary’s famous dolls' house. (See Photos)  

Speaking of Christmas trees, Wayne, a towering 80-foot Sitka Spruce, arrived in D.C. Friday following a nearly 5,000-mile journey from Alaska to serve as this year’s Capitol Christmas tree. (See Video)  

Country Living named Crested Butte, Colorado, the most magical Christmas town in the U.S. in its 2024 list of 31 destinations featuring Christmas villages, markets, and light displays. (See List)  

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Saturday Rewind

➤ Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others were indicted Thursday for alleged involvement in an attempted coup against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following the 2022 election. (More)  

➤ Norwegian intelligence officials arrested a student in his 20s Wednesday on suspicion of spying for Russia and Iran while working as a guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, authorities said. (More)  

➤ Belgian authorities detained eight people after seizing nearly five tons of cocaine, cash, weapons, and luxury items from shipping containers at Antwerp port in a drug-trafficking investigation. (More)  

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➤ A Wisconsin 10-year-old called 911 for help with his math homework, telling the operator his family "wasn't very good at math either." (More)  

➤ Australian wildlife officials released the only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia back into the ocean Friday, 20 days after it was found on a tourist beach. (More)  

➤ A Georgia county has approved plans to implode a vacant 16-story hotel on New Year’s Eve, which once hosted Elvis and was linked to the Iran-Contra scandal. (More)

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Which is the best way to park a car?

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  2. Whatever fits: 34.0%
  3. Front end first: 26.9%

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Joyriding Rats, 60 Thanksgiving Recipes, and the Sexiest Collard Farmer

Friday, November 22, 2024

Scientists have discovered that laboratory rats don't just drive tiny cars—they actually enjoy taking the scenic route. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

Gaetz Withdraws, Bitcoin Nears $100,000, and a "Glicked" Double Feature

Friday, November 22, 2024

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee on Thursday, saying his nomination was becoming "a distraction" to

Be Prepared: Bill O'Reilly Offers Insights on How to Safeguard Your Finances During Recession

Thursday, November 21, 2024

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U.S. Shuts Ukraine Embassy, Operation Santa, and Dog Vs. Mountain Lion

Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Trump Taps Oz, College Playoff Rankings, and a $400,000 Bathtub

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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