Calvin Mar, 18,got the chance to meet one of his idols, Karl-Anthony Towns, before the game. The two connected over the shared experience of losing a parent. ABC News: Top Stories Read the full article .
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Machete-wielding suspect at US Capitol granted pre-trial release days before Trump inauguration
The man accused of trying to smuggle a machete into the US Capitol has a violent history that prompted his parents to ask a court to get him out of their home.
Rams’ Matthew Stafford acknowledges ‘playing for people back home’ amid LA wildfires
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford acknowledged the team played Monday night with a lot on their minds, including the Los Angeles wildfires.
Colbert, Jon Stewart, Kimmel Ignore Democrats Controlling California; Attack Trump, GOP over L.A. Fires
Late-night comedians Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Jon Stewart used their shows on Monday to attack President-elect Donald Trump and Republican leaders over the raging fires in Los Angeles -- even though neither Trump nor the GOP is in charge of the Democrat-controlled county or state.
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Top Democrat Tries to Give Pete Hegseth Different Confirmation Hearing Rules than Biden DOD Pick Lloyd Austin Had
The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Jack Reed, tried to give Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth different rules for his confirmation hearing than Biden's Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin had.
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House DOGE Caucus eyes federal employees, government regulations in new goal-setting memo
The House DOGE Caucus is giving its members a list of principles to outline their goals ahead of the group's second meeting.
Carolla: ‘Totally Insane’ for Newsom to Decry Wildfire ‘Misinformation’ After COVID
Monday, on FNC's "The Ingraham Angle," comedian Adam Carolla criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for his response to the California wildfires.
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Biden announces names of future aircraft carriers: USS William J Clinton, George W Bush
President Biden announced the names of new Navy aircraft carriers: USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush, which will be constructed in "years ahead."
OpenAI adds BlackRock exec Adebayo Ogunlesi to board of directors
As OpenAI pushes toward a for-profit structure, the company is adding Adebayo Ogunlesi, founding partner of Global Infrastructure Partners, to its board.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission From Cancer – The New York Times
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission From Cancer The New York TimesKate Middleton Tells Cancer Patient She 'Got So Attached' to Her Chemotherapy Port in Candid Comment PEOPLEKate Middleton's cancer is 'in remission' as she remains 'focused' on recovery Fox NewsPrincess of Wales makes emotional visit to hospital where she has been treated for cancer - after promising to Daily MailKate Middleton in Remission, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Split, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Welcome Third Baby, Carrie Underwood to Perform at Inauguration Yahoo Entertainment
NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region – The Associated Press
NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region The Associated PressNATO launches Baltic patrol mission, eyes standard for detaining ships Defense NewsInternational underwater cable attacks by Russia, China are no ‘mere coincidence’ warns EU’s top diplomat Fox NewsNews: NATO launches 'Baltic Sentry' to increase critical infrastructure security, 14-Jan.-2025 NATO HQNato launches new mission to protect crucial undersea cables BBC.com
US swimming great Gary Hall Jr will have 10 Olympic medals lost in LA wildfires replaced, IOC says
Olympic gold medalist Gary Hall Jr. will receive replicas of the 10 medals he lost to the Los Angeles wildfires last week, the International Olympic Committee said.
Woman’s accused killer arrested decades after he reported her missing, abandoned car found at airport
An Ohio man has been accused of murdering his girlfriend, whose body was found nearly 25 years ago, after he previously escaped charges in the case.
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Germany: Angela Merkel chides own party over far-right help – DW (English)
Germany: Angela Merkel chides own party over far-right help DW (English)Germany's far-right upends convention with landmark vote on immigration NBC News‘Did they learn nothing?’: Auschwitz survivor to return German honour over AfD vote role The GuardianAngela Merkel throws firework into German election campaign POLITICO EuropeGermany’s Merz breaks far-right taboo, prompts backlash from Merkel The Washington Post
WATCH: No survivors in DC plane crash: Fire chief
No survivors are expected from the plane crash, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said during a press conference Thursday morning.
WWE star ‘feeling in danger’ after scary ‘romantic’ advances during fan interactions
Asuka, the 43-year-old WWE superstar, posted a series of statements on Wednesday night explaining how she feels in danger after recent fan interactions.
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Trump moves to deport Hamas-sympathizing students
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
American figure skater’s eerie social media post sparks concern after plane collides with Army helicopter
American figure skater Spencer Lane's social media post raised concerns about his whereabouts after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter on Wednesday.
DC plane crash air traffic control audio reveals moment controllers saw disaster: ‘Tower did you see that?’
Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio from Wednesday’s collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet reveals the moments before and after controllers witnessed the disaster unfold.
Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: ‘miserably failed in its mandate’
The Israeli government ban on UNRWA over national security concerns and links to terrorism began Jan. 30. UNRWA has called the move by Jerusalem as "disastrous."
Video shows DC plane crash involving American Airlines flight, Black Hawk helicopter
The collision of an airplane and a military helicopter was caught on video -- there was a fiery explosion.
An Iraqi man who carried out Quran burnings in Sweden is killed in a shooting – The Associated Press
An Iraqi man who carried out Quran burnings in Sweden is killed in a shooting The Associated PressSweden releases 5 arrested following the killing of an Iraqi who carried out Quran burnings The Associated PressMan Who Burned Qurans in Sweden Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream The Wall Street JournalSwedish PM says shooting of anti-Islam campaigner may be linked to foreign power ReutersIraqi at center of Quran burnings in Sweden shot dead before court verdict The Washington Post
DC plane crash investigators to review communication between 2 aircraft: senator
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said an investigation into the collision of an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan National Airport will likely involve communication between the two aircraft.