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

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A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

A’ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons

A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
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Browns' Shedeur Sanders is keeping his focus on improving after a strong 3rd start

Shedeur Sanders is still learning to decipher NFL defenses, recognize coverages and make smarter decisions

Browns' Shedeur Sanders is keeping his focus on improving after a strong 3rd start
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso

Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
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San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

Waymo's self-driving taxis have been in the spotlight for both negative and positive reasons

San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi
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Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory
Business|Entertainment

CBS appoints Tony Dokoupil as anchor of its flagship 'CBS Evening News' broadcast

CBS says Tony Dokoupil will take over at the beginning of next year as anchor of its flagship “CBS Evening News” broadcast

CBS appoints Tony Dokoupil as anchor of its flagship 'CBS Evening News' broadcast
Arts|Entertainment|Food

Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition

Composer Jake Heggie is set to premiere his opera “The Judgment of Paris,” inspired by the famous 1976 wine tasting where California wines triumphed over French selections

Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition
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Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence

Jennifer Shah, a former star on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for defrauding thousands of people

Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence
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James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers

Author James Patterson has surprised hundreds of booksellers with $500 checks for the holidays

James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation

Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation
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UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy
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Giant snowmen take over street in Montclair for the holidays to raise money for those in need

Giant snowmen take over street in Montclair for the holidays to raise money for those in need

Giant snowmen take over street in Montclair for the holidays to raise money for those in need
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5 notable books by author Sophie Kinsella, who died at age 55

Few authors made readers laugh harder than did author Sophie Kinsella

5 notable books by author Sophie Kinsella, who died at age 55
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Interview

Our AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 take a survey

The youngest is 16

Our AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 take a survey
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Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
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Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather

Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather

Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather
Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Brigitte Macron’s use of sexist slur sparks outrage in France

Brigitte Macron’s use of sexist slur sparks outrage in France

Brigitte Macron’s use of sexist slur sparks outrage in France
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Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Writer Sophie Kinsella, known for her rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic," has died at 55

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
Americas|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice

McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice

McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice
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Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest
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The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025

Five people who became stars in 2025 have been named The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year

The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025
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Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak

Three years ago, Arden Cho was ready to walk away from acting

Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak
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Owen Cooper goes from 'Adolescence' to new 'Heights'

Owen Cooper has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers for 2025

Owen Cooper goes from 'Adolescence' to new 'Heights'
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Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55
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Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

Sound baths are meditative experiences where participants lie down and are immersed in sound waves from instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes

Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers
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US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling

The American playwright and actor Jeremy O

US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
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Nnena Kalu is first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize

Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the Turner Prize for her vivid abstract drawings and sculptures

Nnena Kalu is first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize
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Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues

Paramount Skydance says that the Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings withdrew from its bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery to avert a national security review

Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues
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Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025

Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025

Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025
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Designer Manish Malhotra throws India’s best parties. Here’s his guide to picking the perfect gift

Designer Manish Malhotra throws India’s best parties. Here’s his guide to picking the perfect gift

Designer Manish Malhotra throws India’s best parties. Here’s his guide to picking the perfect gift
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Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial

Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial

Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial
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Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers

Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial postponed over two months by judge

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial postponed over two months by judge

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial postponed over two months by judge
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Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home

Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder

Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff field

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua thinks there’s a simple solution to politicking for College Football Playoff spots: expansion

Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff field
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Cracker Barrel lowers revenue forecast as traffic falls after logo blowup

Cracker Barrel posted lower-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter and lowered its revenue forecast for the year as it continued to feel the fallout from a botched plan to revamp its logo and restaurants

Cracker Barrel lowers revenue forecast as traffic falls after logo blowup
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Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|US

Shooting survivor shares recovery story

Shooting survivor shares recovery story

Shooting survivor shares recovery story
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Interview

Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman

Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman

Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman
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Rainbow flag moved to new location at Tottenham's stadium after Slavia Prague request

Tottenham says a rainbow flag showing support for the LGBTQ+ community has been moved to a new location inside the team's stadium for the Champions League match against Sparta Prague following a request from the Czech club

Rainbow flag moved to new location at Tottenham's stadium after Slavia Prague request
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Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix

Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix
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A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of sidestepping questions about Tarik Skubal

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A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of sidestepping questions about Tarik Skubal
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Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says

The Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press

Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says
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Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession

Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession

Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession
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Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead

Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead

Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Pamela Anderson opens up about being ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson opens up about being ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson opens up about being ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Seems like a real-life Grinch': Latrobe police searching for Christmas tree thief

'Seems like a real-life Grinch': Latrobe police searching for Christmas tree thief

'Seems like a real-life Grinch': Latrobe police searching for Christmas tree thief
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Man previously imprisoned for killing father accused of strangling mother

Man previously imprisoned for killing father accused of strangling mother

Man previously imprisoned for killing father accused of strangling mother
Arts|Entertainment

Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul

The soul singer-turned-R&B sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass helped define the Sound of Philadelphia in the 1970s.

Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Police say the driver who lodged pickup truck into Perry County firefighter's home had fallen asleep

Police say the driver who lodged pickup truck into Perry County firefighter's home had fallen asleep

Police say the driver who lodged pickup truck into Perry County firefighter's home had fallen asleep
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In 'The Chronology of Water,' Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart

Imogen Poots has been working in film, television and theater for 20 years

In 'The Chronology of Water,' Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart
Crime|Entertainment|US

Colorado man pleads guilty to killing champion dog breeder, aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon

Colorado man pleads guilty to killing champion dog breeder, aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon

Colorado man pleads guilty to killing champion dog breeder, aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60

Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60

Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt

With uncertainty hanging over his Liverpool career, Mohamed Salah sent out another message

No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids

It's time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year

How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN and some fellow cable networks

It's a tough time for CNN, which looks like it will be in management limbo for some time with Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid of its parent company, Warner Bros

Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN and some fellow cable networks
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie

Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie

Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie
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Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees

Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

What we know about Paramount's hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount has gone straight to Warner Bros. Discovery’s shareholders with an all-cash offer for the company that it says is more valuable than Netflix’s deal announced Friday. CNN's Brian Stelter reports.

What we know about Paramount's hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down

Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down

Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down
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Georgia O'Keeffe's views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan

A new conservation plan would preserve pristine desert vistas beside the longtime home of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors continued access to a spiritual retreat, along with winter pasture for livestock

Georgia O'Keeffe's views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan
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Jennifer Lawrence reinvents the ‘cool girl’ for a new generation

Jennifer Lawrence reinvents the ‘cool girl’ for a new generation

Jennifer Lawrence reinvents the ‘cool girl’ for a new generation
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Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop

Christel Dauwe has been living in a holiday wonderland year-round with her Christmas ornament shop in Antwerp, Belgium

Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop
Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Sean Penn shocks Julia Roberts with career reflection

Oscar-award winning actors Sean Penn and Julia Roberts, who also happen to be longtime friends and neighbors, open up about their career trajectories and most famous roles. Stream the full Variety and CNN 'Actors on Actors' episodes on the CNN app.

Sean Penn shocks Julia Roberts with career reflection
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Colts bringing Philip Rivers for workout with top quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard hurt

The Indianapolis Colts may be turning back the clock with their top two quarterbacks hurt

Colts bringing Philip Rivers for workout with top quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard hurt
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Notre Dame's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vanderbilt's Pavia, Ohio State's Sayin named Heisman finalists

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football

Notre Dame's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vanderbilt's Pavia, Ohio State's Sayin named Heisman finalists
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China
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What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros

What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members

The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members
Education|Entertainment|US

Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal on a Texas free speech case

Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups
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Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case

An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute

Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention
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Ryan Coogler, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Joachim Trier react to Golden Globe nominations

The Golden Globes nominees have been announced, featuring a diverse group of top names from film and television

Ryan Coogler, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Joachim Trier react to Golden Globe nominations
Business|Entertainment|Political

ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension

President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish, at least not soon

ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension
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Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year

Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year

Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year
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Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch

Chief sustainability officer of IKEA Australia and New Zealand, Mirja Viinanen, joins Elex Michaelson to share details about the new store in New Zealand. Plus, Michaelson asks Viinanen if she can put together IKEA products herself.

Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch
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Wall Street pulls back from its record heights

U.S. stocks pulled away from their record heights

Wall Street pulls back from its record heights
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Court clerk who helped with Alex Murdaugh's trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits

Former South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill has pleaded guilty to showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court

Court clerk who helped with Alex Murdaugh's trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits
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California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland's 'Cars' ride

A California man says he has marked his 15,000th spin on an auto-racing Disneyland attraction inspired by the animated film “Cars.”

California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland's 'Cars' ride
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Family on mission to help others navigate pain of stillbirth & infant loss

Family on mission to help others navigate pain of stillbirth & infant loss

Family on mission to help others navigate pain of stillbirth & infant loss
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy

The Golden Globes have introduced a best podcast category that's likely to spark conversations

Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

'Brought out the kid in me': Sooner fans, businesses celebrate hosting playoff game in Norman

'Brought out the kid in me': Sooner fans, businesses celebrate hosting playoff game in Norman

'Brought out the kid in me': Sooner fans, businesses celebrate hosting playoff game in Norman
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Holiday helpers bring Christmas spirit to senior

Holiday helpers bring Christmas spirit to senior

Holiday helpers bring Christmas spirit to senior
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man helps Children’s Hospital patients turn artwork into holiday cards

Man helps Children’s Hospital patients turn artwork into holiday cards

Man helps Children’s Hospital patients turn artwork into holiday cards
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Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps

Pope Leo XIV embraces a Roman tradition by praying for peace at a statue of the Madonna near the Spanish Steps

Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps
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Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Entertainment|Health|Sports

'I'm a soldier': Tee Higgins says he is fine after more concussion scares during Bengals-Bills game

'I'm a soldier': Tee Higgins says he is fine after more concussion scares during Bengals-Bills game

'I'm a soldier': Tee Higgins says he is fine after more concussion scares during Bengals-Bills game
Entertainment|Health|Travel|World

How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history

How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history

How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history
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Greensboro Six honored in ceremony 70 years after they fought segregation by playing the game they loved

Greensboro Six honored in ceremony 70 years after they fought segregation by playing the game they loved

Greensboro Six honored in ceremony 70 years after they fought segregation by playing the game they loved
Entertainment|Health

Eric Dane's emotional memoir, including his life with ALS, to be published in 2026

Eric Dane, known for his roles in “Grey's Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” has announced a memoir titled “Book of Days.”

Eric Dane's emotional memoir, including his life with ALS, to be published in 2026
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What is a hostile takeover bid?

What is a hostile takeover bid?

What is a hostile takeover bid?
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PASS IT ON: Boy asks for fishing stories instead of toys for Christmas

PASS IT ON: Boy asks for fishing stories instead of toys for Christmas

PASS IT ON: Boy asks for fishing stories instead of toys for Christmas
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

13-year-old turns skateboarding competition into holiday toy collection

13-year-old turns skateboarding competition into holiday toy collection

13-year-old turns skateboarding competition into holiday toy collection
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Lewis Hamilton's dream Formula 1 move to Ferrari results in a nightmare first season

Lewis Hamilton’s dream move to Ferrari resulted in a nightmare first season

Lewis Hamilton's dream Formula 1 move to Ferrari results in a nightmare first season
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

He arrested her for OVI. 10 years later, their friendship keeps her sober.

He arrested her for OVI. 10 years later, their friendship keeps her sober.

He arrested her for OVI. 10 years later, their friendship keeps her sober.
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'So beautiful': Community hosts farewell celebration for historic 250-year-old tree

'So beautiful': Community hosts farewell celebration for historic 250-year-old tree

'So beautiful': Community hosts farewell celebration for historic 250-year-old tree
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination

US industries have traditionally consolidated into 3 to 5 main players. When it comes to streaming, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney are the top trio.

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination
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Down syndrome employees find dream job with Kansas City Chiefs

Down syndrome employees find dream job with Kansas City Chiefs

Down syndrome employees find dream job with Kansas City Chiefs
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

The Golden Globe nominations are here and it was a pretty solid year for movies and television

The Golden Globe nominations are here and it was a pretty solid year for movies and television

The Golden Globe nominations are here and it was a pretty solid year for movies and television
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Longtime Indiana University football fan celebrates historic winning season after 7 decades of support

Longtime Indiana University football fan celebrates historic winning season after 7 decades of support

Longtime Indiana University football fan celebrates historic winning season after 7 decades of support
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Mom's 'angel tree' helping grieving parents during holidays

Mom's 'angel tree' helping grieving parents during holidays

Mom's 'angel tree' helping grieving parents during holidays
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion

Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney and more

The Golden Globe nominations have left many surprised with notable snubs and unexpected inclusions

Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney and more
Arts|Entertainment

‘Wicked: For Good’ didn’t work its magic on the Golden Globes

‘Wicked: For Good’ didn’t work its magic on the Golden Globes

‘Wicked: For Good’ didn’t work its magic on the Golden Globes
Economy|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

VA community saves Christmas after vandals destroy 40-foot cedar tree: 'It really worked out'

VA community saves Christmas after vandals destroy 40-foot cedar tree: 'It really worked out'

VA community saves Christmas after vandals destroy 40-foot cedar tree: 'It really worked out'
Entertainment|Health|US|World

Veteran walks 98 miles to Miami to honor Surfside collapse victims

Veteran walks 98 miles to Miami to honor Surfside collapse victims

Veteran walks 98 miles to Miami to honor Surfside collapse victims
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Cancer survivor buys suits for McDaniel College football seniors

Cancer survivor buys suits for McDaniel College football seniors

Cancer survivor buys suits for McDaniel College football seniors
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'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations, while 'Wicked: For Good' falters

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” topped the Golden Globe nominations on Monday

'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations, while 'Wicked: For Good' falters
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Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millennium

Pollstar has ranked the top 25 “Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium” based on ticket sales from Jan. 1, 2001, to the end of 2025

Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millennium
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Restaurant that served free meals during government shutdown now in need of your help

Restaurant that served free meals during government shutdown now in need of your help

Restaurant that served free meals during government shutdown now in need of your help
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Motorcycle toy run aims to set world record

Motorcycle toy run aims to set world record

Motorcycle toy run aims to set world record
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Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens

Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again

Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
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Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

President Donald Trump says a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share
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CNN Heroes: Looking back at Robert Redford’s legacy and his fight to protect the planet

Acclaimed actor and director Robert Redford was one of the first celebrities to use his platform to draw attention to environmental issues in the 1970s. For more than four decades, he advocated to preserve the earth’s natural resources and protect the planet from climate change. He is this year’s CNN Heroes Legacy Award honoree, introduced by Meryl Streep.

CNN Heroes: Looking back at Robert Redford’s legacy and his fight to protect the planet
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British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea

British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea

British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea
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Kabuki film ‘Kokuho’ is a box office hit aiming for the Oscars. It could help revive the art form itself

Kabuki film ‘Kokuho’ is a box office hit aiming for the Oscars. It could help revive the art form itself

Kabuki film ‘Kokuho’ is a box office hit aiming for the Oscars. It could help revive the art form itself
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Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a touchstone in his attack against what he calls 'woke' culture

Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors

Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a touchstone in his attack against what he calls 'woke' culture
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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official
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If you want that tattoo erased it's going to hurt and it's going to cost you

Colin Farrell’s had it done — many times

If you want that tattoo erased it's going to hurt and it's going to cost you
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CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell

CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates announce the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year during CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.

CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell
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Serial beauty entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid builds brands for a living. Here’s how she shops for others

Serial beauty entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid builds brands for a living. Here’s how she shops for others

Serial beauty entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid builds brands for a living. Here’s how she shops for others
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What to Stream: Brad Pitt, 'Spinal Tap II,' Percy Jackson and lots and lots of Taylor Swift

A six-episode, behind-the-scenes Disney+ docuseries about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Rian Johnson’s third “Knives Out” movie, “Wake Up Dead Man,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: Brad Pitt, 'Spinal Tap II,' Percy Jackson and lots and lots of Taylor Swift
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LeBron James' vintage performance leaves Philly crowd in awe

LeBron James has thrilled fans with a vintage performance against the Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James' vintage performance leaves Philly crowd in awe
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After months of bending the Kennedy Center to his will, Trump takes center stage for the annual honors

After months of bending the Kennedy Center to his will, Trump takes center stage for the annual honors

After months of bending the Kennedy Center to his will, Trump takes center stage for the annual honors
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Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out

Alabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket

Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out
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‘Electrical fireworks’ may have sparked Goa nightclub fire that killed 25

‘Electrical fireworks’ may have sparked Goa nightclub fire that killed 25

‘Electrical fireworks’ may have sparked Goa nightclub fire that killed 25
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La Scala gala crowd cheers premiere of Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth' once censored by Stalin

The gala crowd at Milan's Teatro alla Scala has cheered the season premiere of Dmitry Shostakovich's "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk" with a 12-minute standing ovation

La Scala gala crowd cheers premiere of Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth' once censored by Stalin
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The Latest: College Football Playoff sees Indiana at No. 1 with Miami and Bama making the cut

The College Football Playoff rankings have been released

The Latest: College Football Playoff sees Indiana at No. 1 with Miami and Bama making the cut
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Colts QB Daniel Jones could be out for the season with a right Achilles tendon injury

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, already playing with a broken bone in his left leg, injured his right Achilles tendon against Jacksonville

Colts QB Daniel Jones could be out for the season with a right Achilles tendon injury
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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ scares up audiences to top weekend box office

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ scares up audiences to top weekend box office

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ scares up audiences to top weekend box office
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Nobel literature laureate Krasznahorkai delivers rare lecture in Stockholm

Hungarian author and Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 winner László Krasznahorkai, known for his surreal and anarchic novels, gave a rare public lecture in Stockholm on Sunday

Nobel literature laureate Krasznahorkai delivers rare lecture in Stockholm
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Tiny Tim sign returns to Canton after 30 years, spreading holiday cheer

Tiny Tim sign returns to Canton after 30 years, spreading holiday cheer

Tiny Tim sign returns to Canton after 30 years, spreading holiday cheer
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Quincy Williams arrives in Joker makeup for Jets' Gotham City game against Dolphins

Quincy Williams made a bold entrance for the New York Jets' 34-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins

Quincy Williams arrives in Joker makeup for Jets' Gotham City game against Dolphins
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Bad reviews didn’t scare off the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ audience. It even broke a record

“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is dominating the box office in its opening weekend in North America

Bad reviews didn’t scare off the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ audience. It even broke a record
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McLaren driver Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris has clinched his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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Puerto Rico salsa giant Rafael Ithier, who led El Gran Combo for more than half a century, dies

Rafael Ithier, a beloved musician and a founder of the legendary salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, whose hits have inspired Bad Bunny and other icons, has died

Puerto Rico salsa giant Rafael Ithier, who led El Gran Combo for more than half a century, dies
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The key moments which decided McLaren driver Lando Norris' run to the Formula 1 title

Here’s a look at some key moments which helped to decide an incident-packed championship fight after McLaren driver Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday

The key moments which decided McLaren driver Lando Norris' run to the Formula 1 title
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What is Netflix buying? A visual history of 100 years of Warner Bros.

What is Netflix buying? A visual history of 100 years of Warner Bros.

What is Netflix buying? A visual history of 100 years of Warner Bros.
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British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73

British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73

British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73
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Who are the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees?

Who are the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees?

Who are the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees?
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Bullet-pocked marker memorializing 1918 lynching goes on display in Atlanta

An exhibit opening Monday in Atlanta shows a historical marker from the site of a 1918 lynching that was repeatedly vandalized

Bullet-pocked marker memorializing 1918 lynching goes on display in Atlanta
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Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center
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No. 2 Indiana caps Cignetti's incredible turnaround by beating No. 1 Ohio St. for Big Ten title

From the moment Curt Cignetti took Indiana’s head coaching job, he made it clear this would be a different program

No. 2 Indiana caps Cignetti's incredible turnaround by beating No. 1 Ohio St. for Big Ten title
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No. 2 Indiana beats No. 1 Ohio St. 13-10 to end Big Ten title drought, lock up top playoff seed

Fernando Mendoza’s 17-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Sarratt gave No. 2 Indiana the lead midway through the third quarter and the Hoosiers' stingy defense pitched a shutout the rest of the way to beat No. 1 Ohio State 13-10 for their first Big Ten championship since 1967 while likely locking up the top seed in the College Football Playoff

No. 2 Indiana beats No. 1 Ohio St. 13-10 to end Big Ten title drought, lock up top playoff seed
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Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertainty

Duke's overtime win against No. 16 Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game attracted its share of curious onlookers, given the league's uncertain footing for College Football Playoff bids

Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertainty
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A Bollywood film is turning India’s monument to love into a symbol of division

A Bollywood film is turning India’s monument to love into a symbol of division

A Bollywood film is turning India’s monument to love into a symbol of division
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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in an Oval Office ceremony

President Donald Trump has presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony

Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in an Oval Office ceremony
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This year’s royal Christmas card is a nod to love

This year’s royal Christmas card is a nod to love

This year’s royal Christmas card is a nod to love