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World's tallest women's college basketball player makes her debut for Texas Tech

Stephanie Okechukwu posted 10 rebounds and three blocks in her Texas Tech debut, and the NCAA just granted the 7-foot-1 Nigerian four years.

Lubbock, TX · 5h

PBS NewsHour

3 charged in $129 million AI scheme targeting thousands of companies

NEW YORK (AP) — Three people accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys to steal about $129 million have been indicted on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, prosecutors said Thursday. Over more than a year and a half, Jacob Soall, 41, Sharon...

New York, NY · 8h

Los Angeles Times

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Fox owns Roku after $22-billion deal closes ahead of schedule

Fox completed its Roku purchase Friday, ahead of a 2027 target. Roku, Tubi and Fox One now sit in a new division co-led by Anthony Wood.

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CBS News

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Key moments from ex-cop's trial in the death of Sandra Birchmore

A jury in Massachusetts is deliberating the fate of former police officer Matthew Farwell, who is charged in the 2021 death of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore.

Stoughton, MA · 11h

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Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside ballots from alleged noncitizens

LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday moved to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens until their immigration status could be verified. The request to dismiss the case comes days after Republicans' significant...

California · 1h

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Judge accepts former Pittsburgh Steelers star wideout Antonio Brown's plea deal, sentenced to probation

Antonio Brown's plea deal on aggravated assault charges spares him prison time but requires three years of probation and weekly counseling sessions.

Pittsburgh, PA · 9h

CBS Sports

Jacoby Brissett trade grades: Cardinals earn high mark, Ravens stay afloat in mutually beneficial trade

The Ravens needed a quarterback, and the Cardinals got valuable draft capital

Baltimore, MD · 10h

NBC Sports

Doc Rivers talks Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving Bucks, challenges of coaching superstar

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one-of-one. He doesn’t play in the style of other superstars, which makes coaching the NBA champion and two-time MVP a particular challenge. Doc Rivers, the former Bucks coach turned NBC Sports studio host for NBA broadcasts, pulled no punches when talking about how he found it difficult to coach Antetokounmpo in an appearance on the Bill Simmons podcast.

Milwaukee, WI · 10h

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'Stranger Things' spinoff series 'Other Worlds' coming to Netflix

A "Stranger Things" spinoff series is officially in the works. Netflix announced the live-action spinoff series on Friday. The show, titled "Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure," comes from "Stranger Things" creators Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer and original series writer Kate Trefry. The new series is set to debut...

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Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after bank collapse

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest Friday on suspicion of breach of trust and influence peddling, among other charges, shortly after the Senate removed him from office over the collapse of a government-linked bank that locked nearly half the country’s 6 million people out of their savings.

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49ers coach gives blunt reaction to disgruntled Brandon Aiyuk's return to team: 'I could care less'

Brandon Aiyuk says he's "back to 100 percent" and seeking NFL reinstatement, but Kyle Shanahan's blunt response signals a deep rift with the 49ers.

San Francisco, CA · 1h

CBS Sports

Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis stepping away from basketball to deal with ongoing health issues

Porziņģis signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Warriors in free agency this summer

San Francisco, CA · 5h

NPR

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'Club Kid' dances to the rhythm of its own drum and bass

Opening your film with a certified Rihanna banger is a good omen. Now — on paper, there's every reason to be wary of Club Kid, one of those manchild-must-grow-up-when-a-cute-kid-shows-up kinds of stories. Peter (I Love LA's Jordan Firstman, making his feature directorial debut), is a gay, washed-up New York City club promoter shocked to learn he's the father of a 10-year-old British kid, Arlo (Reggie Absolom, very cute and very good). The kid's mother has died and now he's been left in Peter's care. Cue Peter being changed for the better, or so it's supposed to go.

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Taylor Swift is the ‘fakest’ celeb Knicks fan, players say; team rushes to her defense

The New York Knicks rushed to Taylor Swift’s defense Friday after players Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned the singer’s fandom. The defending world champions were quick to jump on their white horse and laud the singer in the wake of their players stirring up some bad blood with blue-and-orange Swifties.

New York, NY · 5h

CBS Sports

College football picks, Week 10 best bets from Vegas expert: This parlay could return +600

Thomas Casale has locked in his top college football picks for Week 10 and his CFB parlay could pay out around +600

10h

Fox News

MLB catcher who was behind plate for alleged rigged pitches testifies in Guardians pitchers' gambling case

Bo Naylor testified he was unaware bettors could wager on specific pitches as he faced questions about allegedly rigged throws by Clase and Ortiz.

Cleveland, OH · 2h

CBS Sports

Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson provides update on 'unknown and unexplainable' illness

The second-year back spent several days in the hospital with neurological symptoms that affected his strength and coordination

Greater Boston, MA · 10h

CBS Sports

NFL Week 9 injury report: Mike Evans ruled out, Seahawks' Quenton Nelson 'week-to-week' after knee procedure

This week in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons will do battle in Madrid, the Green Bay Packers will look to spoil Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction in New England, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempt to make up ground in the NFC South against the surging Chicago Bears.

NBC Sports

Lakers assign Bronny James to G League Coachella Valley Lakers

What do the Lakers need as other guards around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? Shooters, ideally ones who can defend as well. That is leaving Bronny James squeezed. The Lakers have assigned Bronny to the Coachella Valley Lakers of the G League, along with first-round pick Cameron Carr. This is mostly about getting the two young Lakers run they aren’t getting with the big club, which is off to a 7-2 start.

Los Angeles, CA · 23h

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