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Matthew Tkachuk's 2 goals lead Panthers past Wild 6-1

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No. 13 Gonzaga pulls away in the 2nd half to beat Nicholls 102-72

No. 9 Marquette commits just 2 turnovers in 80-70 victory over Butler

Nicholas Robertson part of key goals for Toronto in 5-3 win over Dallas and his older brother

Trump brings chaos back to Washington by attempting to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk's help

Indiana law shrouds executions in secrecy, prompting new pushes for public oversight

Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the US, officials say

Capybaras take their turn as the holiday season's 'it' animal

Senate committee to hold confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Hegseth on Jan 14

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says

Jay-Z's lawyers challenge rapper's inclusion in rape lawsuit after accuser's TV interview

US retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation

US stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025

Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M

New York man finds Mastodon jaw in his backyard

Manhattan man pleads guilty to helping establish secret Chinese police station in NYC

Judge: Pardoning Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes for Capitol riot plot would be 'frightening'

How to avoid financial stress during the holiday season

UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees

House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says

Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US

France’s highest court upholds corruption conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy

Supreme Court will hear arguments over the law that could ban TikTok in the US if it's not sold

Middle East latest: Israeli military orders another Gaza evacuation ahead of an offensive

EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump

Biden honors memory of his late first wife and baby daughter who died in a 1972 Delaware car crash

Stock market today: Wall Street is stuck in neutral ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision

Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration

7 foreign tourists hospitalized in Fiji were not poisoned by alcohol or illicit drugs, officials say

Suspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO as an act of terrorism

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Court rules that UK police can seize millions from Andrew Tate in tax dispute

Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Community members wrestle with grief in aftermath of Wisconsin school shooting

Middle East latest: Israel plans an extended occupation of Syrian buffer zone

Russia says suspect detained in killing of senior general in Moscow

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Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title

Palat scores 3rd goal in 4 games, Devils beat Blues 4-1

Donato caps Blackhawks comeback, Blackhawks top Capitals 3-2

Kochetkov's first shutout of season lifts Hurricanes past Islanders 4-0

No. 2 Auburn top Georgia State 100-59 for 3rd straight win as center Johni Broome hurts shoulder

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

Flagg scores 24 and No. 5 Duke holds George Mason to 29% shooting in 68-47 win

Will Richard scores 22 points, No. 7 Florida holds off UNC rally to remain unbeaten with 90-84 win