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Lead: Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, 57, was convicted in 2024 on drug‑trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in a U.S. prison. On Nov. 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced plans to pardon Hernández, calling him a victim of political persecution. The conviction followed a high‑profile Manhattan trial that prosecutors … Read more

Australian children’s group The Wiggles issued a public statement after footage showing two members appeared in a music video for Keli Holiday’s single “Ecstasy”. The clip, filmed at the TikTok Awards earlier this month, showed Blue Wiggle Anthony Field and his nephew Dominic Field dancing in the background while the song’s chorus referenced ecstasy. The … Read more

On Nov. 29, 2025, a large winter storm moved east from the Northern and Central Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and widespread travel disruption. The system produced forecasts of 6 to 12 inches across a corridor from Des Moines to Milwaukee, Chicago and Lansing, with Chicago itself facing … Read more

Lead Black Friday brings substantial savings on Anker accessories, with discounts reaching up to 50 percent across power banks, wireless chargers, power adapters and Soundcore audio. The sale includes notable markdowns — for example, an Anker laptop power bank is currently reduced by nearly $50, while the Ultra‑Slim MagSafe bank is on offer for $38 … Read more

Venezuela accused former US President Donald Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat” after he posted that the airspace around the country should be treated as closed. The statement, published on Truth Social, came amid an expanded US military presence near Venezuela and a Federal Aviation Administration advisory warning airlines of “heightened military activity in and … Read more

Lead: On Nov. 29, 2025, protesters in Lower Manhattan gathered near Centre Street in Chinatown to contest suspected Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, blocking vehicles and shouting slogans. The New York Police Department said officers observed people obstructing the roadway and made arrests after repeated orders to disperse. Video shows demonstrators preventing a van … Read more

Lead: On November 29, 2025, actress Vanessa Hudgens and her husband, professional baseball player Cole Tucker, announced the birth of their second child. Hudgens shared the news from a hospital bed via Instagram, posting a photo that showed her holding her husband’s hand and thanking other mothers for support. She described labor as a “wild … Read more

Lead Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday evening rejected reporting that he directed forces to “kill everybody” during a U.S. strike on a boat under surveillance in the Caribbean. The allegation, first reported by the Washington Post, concerns a 2 September operation that the Pentagon says was part of a broader series of strikes against … Read more

In Saturday’s regular-season finale at Acrisure Stadium, No. 13 Miami dismantled No. 24 Pittsburgh 38-7, extinguishing the Panthers’ remaining route to the ACC championship. Miami improved to 10-2 (6-2 ACC) while Pitt fell to 8-4 (6-2), leaving the Panthers to await a bowl invitation. The Hurricanes built a second-half advantage after a tight opening 30 … Read more

Lead: On Nov 29, 2025, reviewer Antonio G. Di Benedetto published a curated list of 12 gaming laptops discounted for Black Friday, highlighting deals that range from budget RTX 4050 systems to OLED-equipped machines with top-tier mobile GPUs. The selections focus on recent or last-generation CPUs and Nvidia RTX 50-series or comparable GPUs so buyers … Read more

Lead: On Nov. 29, 2025, a confrontation outside a Lower Manhattan parking garage near Centre and Hester Streets interrupted what federal agents appeared to be preparing as an immigration enforcement action. Dozens of agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security were present as protesters gathered just after 11 a.m., … Read more

Lead On 29 November 2025, Pope Leo XIV made a brief visit to Istanbul’s Sultan Ahmed Mosque, widely known as the Blue Mosque, during the third day of his first overseas trip as pontiff. The U.S.-born pope bowed slightly on entry, was guided through the complex by mosque officials, and spent roughly 20 minutes inside … Read more

Lead On Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, No. 1 Ohio State defeated No. 15 Michigan 27-9, a decisive road victory that ended the Buckeyes’ recent skid against the Wolverines. Redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes and finished 19-of-26 for 233 yards, pacing a balanced Ohio State attack. The win leaves Ohio … Read more

Lead: On Nov. 29, 2025, a fast-moving snowstorm across the upper Midwest forced the cancellation of more than 1,400 flights nationwide, FlightAware reported. Chicago O’Hare International Airport was the hardest hit, with over 930 cancellations and more than 750 delays as of Saturday afternoon. The FAA said flights departing to O’Hare faced average delays of … Read more

Lead On Nov. 29, 2025, Google’s midrange Pixel 9A is on sale for $349 during Black Friday promotions, down from its $499 MSRP. Reviewers have described the handset as a low-fuss, durable daily phone that keeps the core Pixel experience while trimming flagship extras. The price matches the device’s Prime Day low and makes the … Read more