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Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers' Dicker makes NFL's first fair-catch kick in 48 yearsDec 19, 2024 9:54 pm - INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cameron Dicker of the Los Angeles Chargers made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976 on Thursday night, connecting from 57 yards...
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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 millionDec 19, 2024 9:36 pm - Immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. The ...
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Zach LaVine scores season-high 36 points to help the Bulls hold off the Celtics 117-108Dec 19, 2024 9:16 pm - BOSTON — Zach LaVine scored a season-high 36 points and the Chicago Bulls used a fourth-quarter flurry to hold off the Boston Celtics 117-108 on Thursday night in the ope...
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House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertainDec 19, 2024 6:46 pm - WASHINGTON — The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump's new plan Thursday to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdow...
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The best Christmas movies for every moodDec 19, 2024 5:08 pm - Of course there are the obvious holiday movies playing on repeat on cable. But perhaps you are looking to go beyond the obvious this year. Here are the best Christmas films for every mood.
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North Central QB Luke Lehnen wins top offensive honor on AP Division III All-America teamDec 19, 2024 4:44 pm - Quarterback Luke Lehnen of North Central College is the offensive player of the year and first-team quarterback on The Associated Press Division III All-America team announced Thursday.
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Trump backs new GOP plan to fund government and raise debt limit as shutdown nearsDec 19, 2024 3:40 pm - President-elect Donald Trump announced “success” in coming up with a new plan to fund the government and lift the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown, urging Congress to swiftly pass it in votes as soon as Thursday evening.
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Sammy Sosa appears to acknowledge PED use, apologizes; Cubs welcome him back into foldDec 19, 2024 3:10 pm - Sammy Sosa appeared to acknowledge using performance enhancing drugs during a career in which he hit more than 600 home runs, and the Chicago Cubs said they were ready to...
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New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New HampshireDec 19, 2024 2:27 pm - Before Christa McAuliffe was an astronaut, she was a vibrant teacher in New England keen on showing her students how everyday people left extraordinary marks on U.S. history.
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Questlove’s new documentary spotlights ‘SNL’ music performancesDec 19, 2024 2:00 pm - Questlove has teamed up with Oz Rodriguez and NBC for a new film, “Ladies and Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music,” celebrating 50 years of the program and spotlighting its memorable live music performances.