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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

4 weeks ago

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.

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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

4 weeks ago

Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

4 weeks ago

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

4 weeks ago

Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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

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The Golden Globes this year introduced a best podcast category and, predictably, the nominees announced Monday will get people talking.

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Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar’s most popular touring artists of the new millennium

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Much has been made about the global touring economy in the last few years. Take, for example, that tours grossing over a billion dollars is a new phenomenon in the 2020s — a benchmark first crossed by Taylor Swift in 2023 with her landmark Eras Tour and an accomplishment recently reached by The Weeknd.

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

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President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish. ABC said Monday it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension.

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Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

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President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Alina Habba, resigned Monday as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, leaving the job after an appeals court said she had been serving in the post unlawfully.

9 hours ago in Lifestyle

If you want that tattoo erased it’s going to hurt and it’s going to cost you

Some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others. But the process of taking them off is longer, much more costly and ouch — extremely more painful than getting them put on, according to professionals in the industry.

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‘One Battle After Another’ leads Golden Globe nominations

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" scored a leading nine nominations to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, adding to the Oscar favorite's momentum and handing Warner Bros. a victory amid Netflix's acquisition deal.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion

Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.

3 days ago in National

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf

Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.

4 days ago in National

Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.