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Students injured, stadium damaged during rush to field following Irish win
Following an Irish win over the top-ranked Hurricanes, Notre Dame fans rushed and filled the football field. As announcements repeatedly reminded fans to take their time reaching the field, stadium infrastructure was impacted, and some fans were injured. The Nov. 7 rush was Notre Dame Stadium’s first since the Oct....
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‘Flag Day’ Brings a Marine Father’s Legacy to Special Veterans Day Screening in Washington
Albert Lee Brayboy Sr. never got to see the documentary that would preserve his story. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran died the Christmas after filmmakers captured him participating in his beloved hometown's annual Flag Day celebration in 2024. But according to his son, retired Navy veteran Albert Brayboy Jr., the...
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USA TODAY
Where did Miami fall in CFP rankings? How loss to Notre Dame impacted Hurricanes
The writing was on the wall for Miami football entering its game against Notre Dame on Saturday. With Malachi Toney out and Notre Dame favored by a touchdown against the No. 1 team in the country, the Hurricanes ultimately succumbed to the Fighting Irish 31-24. Darian Mensah threw the ball 43 times without his top receiver, while Mark Fletcher Jr. was largely phased out of the game plan after Notre Dame jumped out to a 24-3 lead early in the third quarter. Although Miami managed to make it a game, it ultimately came up short of a miraculous comeback bid, ending the game in Notre Dame territory. REQUIRED READING: CFP rankings face a major reset. Here are the 5 biggest mysteries The problem for Miami, of course, is its schedule. Only games against Duke , Virginia Tech, and Boston College remain, and Notre Dame was easily the strongest team Mario Cristobal's squad will face this year. The committee took that into account, dropping Miami to No. 7 in the second CFP rankings after ranking it first in the initial unveiling Nov. 3. Miami isn't, by any stretch of the imagination, eliminated. But another loss for the 8-1 (6-0 ACC) Canes
The Detroit News
A Michigan town offers a lesson in patriotism: Put country over party | Opinion
America has spent this year marking its 250th anniversary with red, white and blue celebrations. But beneath the surface lies a hard truth: 59% of Americans say the country's best years are behind us. That's a sign of how disconnected many Americans feel from one another, and from the country we share. This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, we can do more than say “thank you for your service” to the veterans in our lives ― we can look to that group for civic inspiration. As a military spouse and as documentary filmmakers, we’ve worked closely with and observed those who've dedicated their lives to protecting America and its ideals. That dedication doesn't end when they take off the uniform. Veterans remain civically engaged, invested in preserving our democratic republic. But what does that look like inside our communities? Few places capture this better than Three Oaks, Michigan. Every June, this farm town hosts what it proudly calls the “largest Flag Day celebration in the world.” Its residents, including veterans, honor the flag and show up for one another. That tradition is documented in "Flag Day," which the Wall Street Journal said, “shows how patriotism transcends politics.” Three Oaks offers something
South Bend Tribune
Essentially Sports
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Heartsick family of Sandy Nicole Lopez hopes for answers into her sudden death
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- A heartsick family is begging for answers after the sudden death of their loved one remains suspicious after two full months. Thirty-two-year-old Sandy Nicole Lopez, or Nikki as her friends and family called her, died in the middle of the night inside a Niles home on August 20th.
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Coloma Library will host Korean War program for Veteran's Day
COLOMA, Mich. (WSBT) — Wednesday is Veterans' Day, and the Coloma Public Library will host a special program ahead of the holiday. A Coloma High School social studies teacher will present a program on the Korean War. The presentation will take place Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the community...