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Red Sox bet $58 million on Jake Bauers’ breakthrough season

The Boston Red Sox made the first big splash of the offseason on Friday, signing first baseman Jake Bauers to a four-year, $58 million just a couple of weeks after the former journeyman helped the Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series. For the 31-year-old Bauers, it’s rare job security. As...

Boston, MA · 5h

Fox News

Mom who plowed into soccer field and killed 2 will not face charges, DA says

Sedgwick County DA Marc Bennett says negligence alone cannot support vehicular manslaughter charges under Kansas law after the Stryker Complex crash.

Wichita, KS · 6h

CBS News

Top doctor for Congress resigns amid misconduct allegations

Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Capitol, has resigned from his post as lawmakers' top doctor.

Washington, DC · 5h

CBS News

Billy Evans calls his portrayal in Elizabeth Holmes documentary "crazy"

Billy Evans, the partner of Elizabeth Holmes, opened up about his portrayal in a hit documentary on "CBS Sunday Morning."

CBS Sports

Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT farewell was inevitable but it hurts all the same: 'A big thank you from my heart'

Two weeks after the U.S. men's national team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, an in-depth look at the man who would become the team's head coach seven years later was available on bookshelves across the U.K. and, eventually, everywhere else. "Brave New World" by Guillem Balague is just as much a glimpse at the 2016-17 Tottenham Hotspur team as it is at a manager on the rise in Mauricio Pochettino, who cut to the chase in a handwritten note before the first chapter.

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FAA ground stop live updates: Hundreds of flights canceled, no indication of 'nefarious' act

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said it was due to a "telecommunications outage." The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a rare nationwide ground stop Friday for all airports due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters it was due to a "telecommunications...

PBS NewsHour

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UN chief says 'immediate and drastic' emissions cuts needed to avert climate change catastrophe

ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — The world must immediately and drastically cut fossil fuel emissions to avert the most catastrophic effects of climate change, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Friday at his final climate summit, urging the world to "follow the science" and face hard facts. "You cannot...

Insider

Johnny Depp's Hollywood comeback in 'Ebenezer' comes with one catch, PR pros say

Johnny Depp's new movie "Ebenezer" is marketed as his big Hollywood comeback. PR experts say the box office will decide what comes next in his career.

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PBS NewsHour

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado loses U.S. House seat to Democrat Eileen Laubacher

DENVER (AP) — Democrat Eileen Laubacher defeated Rep. Lauren Boebert for a Colorado U.S. House seat on Friday, ousting a three-term Republican and staple of conservative media. Laubacher is a former Navy rear admiral. Her win in the 4th Congressional District race is just one of several surprising Republican...

Colorado · 2h

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Brother of cartel leader "El Mencho" gets 22.5 years in prison

The brother of the slain prominent cartel leader known as "El Mencho" was sentenced on Friday to 22 and a half years in prison.

NBC News

Avril Lavigne announces birth of first child, a baby girl

Avril Lavigne just announced the cutest damn thing. The punk rocker shared on Instagram Nov. 13 that she just welcomed her first child. And the “Sk8er Boi” singer made the announcement in a way that would make any millennial emo kid proud. “Our Mini F------ Princess has arrived...

NBC Sports

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2026 NFL Week 10 Best Bets, Picks, Predictions, Player Props, Odds: Lions vs Patriots, Steelers vs Bengals

Lions (-2.5) vs Patriots: O/U 51.5. The Lions and Patriots will meet in Munich, Germany, with a potential shootout on our hands. Last week, Green Bay torched New England’s secondary for almost 400 passing yards, and the Patriots face Detroit, which hasn’t had to throw the last two games.

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NBC News

U.S. measles deaths rise to 10 after new reports in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

Total measles deaths in the United States this year rose to 10 on Friday, a grim milestone in an outbreak that has seen a record number of infections and prompted state and local health departments to ramp up vaccination efforts. Pennsylvania and Wisconsin each reported a new measles-associated death on...

Pennsylvania · 1h

NBC Sports

Dejounte Murray requests trade from Pelicans

After two-plus seasons, Dejounte Murray’s time in New Orleans may be coming to a close. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday that the veteran point guard has requested a trade, with the Pelicans confirming the news shortly thereafter. This comes on the heels of two blowout defeats for the Pelicans: a 51-point thrashing by the Warriors on Monday, followed by a 34-point loss to the Nets on Wednesday.

New Orleans, LA · 2h

PBS NewsHour

WATCH: Homeland Security Secretary Mullin says FAA flight stoppage 'isn't another 9/11'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there are no indications of an attack against the nation, after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon due to communications problems. Watch Mullin's remarks in the video player above. All flights in the air are accounted for, he said during...

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Danielle Hunter out, Will Anderson Jr. questionable for Texans-Browns

The Texans will be without at least one of their top edge rushers for Sunday’s game against the Browns. There’s a chance both will not be able to play. Houston has listed defensive end Danielle Hunter (hamstring) as out and Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) as questionable for the contest.

Houston, TX · 2h

CBS News

Inflation isn't going away. Here's what that means for interest rates.

As inflation seeps deeper into the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve may have to step up the pace of rate hikes, according to Wall Street analysts.

CBS News

Alex Murdaugh wants murder indictments tossed, saying agent lied

Alex Murdaugh is facing a retrial on murder charges after the South Carolina Supreme Court threw out his convictions and life sentence.

South Carolina · 7h

PBS NewsHour