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Today: December 15, 2025
Today: December 15, 2025

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Morgan Scalley promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at Utah, succeeding Whittingham

Morgan Scalley has been promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at Utah

Morgan Scalley promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at Utah, succeeding Whittingham
Business|Education|Sports

No. 1 Indiana keeps defensive coordinator Bryant Haines with new contract, AP source says

No. 1 Indiana is keeping defensive coordinator Bryant Haines after he agreed to a new contract that will make him one of the highest-paid assistant coaches in the nation, according to a person with knowledge of the deal

No. 1 Indiana keeps defensive coordinator Bryant Haines with new contract, AP source says
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'It's really overwhelming': Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets

'It's really overwhelming': Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets

'It's really overwhelming': Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions
Business|Economy|Education|Health

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Expert tips to ease financial pressure and avoid holiday overspending

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season, you're not alone

Expert tips to ease financial pressure and avoid holiday overspending
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Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department

Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department

Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has launched his campaign for Alabama governor

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

Researchers have dated vertebrae from a massive prehistoric shark thought to have ruled the waves off northern Australia back to further in the Cretaceous period than was previously known

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas
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Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins Maxwell and O'Brien awards with Heisman on deck

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has won the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien awards on the eve of the Heisman Trophy presentation, with the redshirt junior heavily favored to take the top prize in college football

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins Maxwell and O'Brien awards with Heisman on deck
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants

The federal government continues to find states improperly issuing commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants that remain valid after their authorization to be in the country expires, putting millions of dollars of funding at risk

New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Utah's Kyle Whittingham, most successful coach in the football program's history, is stepping down

Kyle Whittingham, who with 177 victories is the most successful coach in the history of the Utah football program, will be stepping down after the Utes’ appearance in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31

Utah's Kyle Whittingham, most successful coach in the football program's history, is stepping down
Crime|Education|Sports|US

Ex-Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering

Ex-Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering

Ex-Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Fentanyl Fathers turn grief into prevention, visiting schools to save lives

Fentanyl Fathers turn grief into prevention, visiting schools to save lives

Fentanyl Fathers turn grief into prevention, visiting schools to save lives
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Christine Choy, indie filmmaker who led seminal documentary on the killing of Vincent Chin, dies

Christine Choy, a trailblazer for Asian Americans in independent film and whose documentary on the fatal beating of Vincent Chin was nominated for an Academy Award, has died

Christine Choy, indie filmmaker who led seminal documentary on the killing of Vincent Chin, dies
Business|Economy|Education|World

Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
Education|Health|Science|World

Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren

Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren

Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren
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Tucson traffic stop yields $5.5M in fentanyl — more than 1 million pills

Tucson traffic stop yields $5.5M in fentanyl — more than 1 million pills

Tucson traffic stop yields $5.5M in fentanyl — more than 1 million pills
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Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image

The Trump administration argues that providing real-time American Sign Language interpretation for events like White House press briefings would intrude on the president’s control over his public image

Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this weekend

One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this weekend

One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this weekend
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

Although some high-speed rail has been built in the northeastern US, the rest of the country has almost none.

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy
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Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins
Americas|Crime|Education|World

Somali flag flown outside Vermont school building over Trump 'garbage' slur brings threats

A Vermont school district is receiving racist and threatening messages after raising a Somali flag at a school building last week

Somali flag flown outside Vermont school building over Trump 'garbage' slur brings threats
Arts|Education

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

US coins showcase American identity and public memory through their designs. The America 250 coins just unveiled reflect the nation’s divided politics and history.

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs
Education|Opinion|Technology

How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI-augmented age

A writer instructor recognizes the role of AI on campus, while elevating social connection and humanity into the college experience.

How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI-augmented age
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance

Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities

When foundations make grants to DAFs, the digital trail normally created instead becomes a dead end.

Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities
Education|Science|Technology

Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way

A new machine learning model explores the boundary between biological and nonbiological chemistry.

Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species

Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut their populations. ‘Jaws’ didn’t help.

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species
Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services

A national strike called by Italy’s largest trade union in protest against the government’s budget plans has widely disrupted transportation, health and school services across the country

Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services
Education

Efforts to require Asian American history in schools after anti-Asian hate starting to pay off

Since pandemic-fueled anti-Asian hate surged in 2020, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander advocates have mobilized to make AAPI history mandatory learning

Efforts to require Asian American history in schools after anti-Asian hate starting to pay off
Education

‘It’s a black hole’: Civil rights office at Department of Education veers from original mission

‘It’s a black hole’: Civil rights office at Department of Education veers from original mission

‘It’s a black hole’: Civil rights office at Department of Education veers from original mission
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Travel|World

A major strike in Portugal severely disrupts travel and public services

A strike called by Portugal’s two main trade union confederations has caused severe travel disruption and forced the cancellation of many medical appointments and school classes

A major strike in Portugal severely disrupts travel and public services
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Australian teens were kicked off social media this week. Some are back already

Australian teens were kicked off social media this week. Some are back already

Australian teens were kicked off social media this week. Some are back already
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AP Source: NWSL may adopt policy allowing teams to sign select players above the salary cap

The National Women’s Soccer League could soon adopt a roster mechanism that would allow teams to sign certain players over current salary cap rules, a person with knowledge of the proposal told The Associated Press

AP Source: NWSL may adopt policy allowing teams to sign select players above the salary cap
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Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticism

Honduras’ governing LIBRE party experienced a spectacular collapse in the presidential election, going from more than 50% of the vote four years ago to less than 20% this time

Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticism
Education|Health|Political

Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar

A bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered “professional.”

Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese bring a youth movement to USA Basketball camp

There’s a youth movement at USA Basketball camp this weekend with young WNBA players Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese making their debuts with the senior national team

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese bring a youth movement to USA Basketball camp
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New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look

The U.S. Mint has unveiled designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence

New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look
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Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry

Local officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club

Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry
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Sherrone Moore was a once-promising coach until a sudden and stunning fall from grace at Michigan

Sherrone Moore was once a promising young leader

Sherrone Moore was a once-promising coach until a sudden and stunning fall from grace at Michigan
Crime|Education|Sports

Sherrone Moore's firing leaves Michigan and its troubled football program scrambling to find a coach

Michigan has quite a mess on its hands

Sherrone Moore's firing leaves Michigan and its troubled football program scrambling to find a coach
Education|Environment|Science

Songbirds swap colorful plumage genes across species lines among their evolutionary neighbors

Interbreeding across species lines is one way helpful genes can spread into a bird population.

Songbirds swap colorful plumage genes across species lines among their evolutionary neighbors
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|US

US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI

The Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion by ordering national parks to remove certain items from gift shops

US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI
Education|Health|Science|World

Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says

Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says

Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says
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Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks

Measles outbreaks in South Carolina and on the Arizona-Utah border are growing

Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks
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Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities

Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
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Fernando Mendoza is AP player of the year after leading Indiana to 13-0 record and top seed in CFP

Fernando Mendoza was named Associated Press player of the year after leading unbeaten and top-ranked Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967 and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff

Fernando Mendoza is AP player of the year after leading Indiana to 13-0 record and top seed in CFP