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Satire publication The Onion purchases Alex Jones’ Infowars at bankruptcy auction
Satrire publication The Onion purchased Infowars — the Alex Jones right-wing conspiracy theory website — in a bankruptcy auction on Thursday. About an hour and a half after the announcement of the sale, Infowars’ website was shut
14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting forest fire in New Jersey
A 14-year-old has been charged with allegedly starting one of the several wildfires that spread across New Jersey over the last month amid severe drought conditions in the region. Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the
Senate Republicans elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader
Senate Republicans met behind closed doors Wednesday to vote by secret ballot, and have elected South Dakota Senator John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. Thune, currently the number
President Biden pledges smooth transition in meeting with President-elect Trump at White House
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday, shaking hands before reporters and news cameras. The two men took photos and spoke briefly, but did not respond to questions from reporters.
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Tampa Bay Rays will play home games at Yankees spring training site in 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their regular-season home games in 2025 at George Steinbrenner Field — the New York Yankees’ spring training site. The Rays posted on
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn coming out of retirement, returning to U.S. ski team
Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn announced Thursday that she is ending her retirement and will join the U.S. Ski Team. Vonn, 40, made the announcement on her social media
Colts bench Joe Flacco, Anthony Richardson returning as starting QB for remainder of season
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Wednesday that after being benched for two games, Anthony Richardson will return as the team’s starting quarterback this week against
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. Lions
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson announced Wednesday that quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday because of a lingering left shoulder injury.
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CBS to air ‘Making of Gladiator II’ special on Nov. 18
CBS will present The Making of Gladiator II, a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of Paramount Pictures’ feature film, Gladiator II, from director Ridley Scott. Gladiator II is the sequel to the iconic Oscar Best Picture-winning
Craig Melvin to replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’ show
NBC News anchor and broadcast journalist Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, taking over for Kotb following her departure on Jan. 10. Melvin, 45, will co-anchor the program alongside Savannah Guthrie.
Dave Coulier reveals Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis
Comedian and actor Dave Coulier announced he has been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a blood cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. The Full House star, 65, told People in an interview published on Wednesday,
John Krasinski named People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
John Krasinski has been named People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’. Stephen Colbert announced on The Late Show that Krasinski had won the 2024 honor: “I don’t have to tell you that this country is currently in the