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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

Florida’s search for a new football coach shifted from Mississippi to Louisiana this week as Tulane’s Jon Sumrall has reportedly become the leading candidate for the University of Florida job. Media reporting from ESPN and NBC indicates the Gators stepped away from Lane Kiffin after signs he may remain at Ole Miss or move to … 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

On Nov. 29, 2025, two boys from Khan Younis were killed in a strike in Bani Suheila, eastern Khan Younis, according to their family and medical staff at Nasser Hospital. The victims were identified by relatives as brothers Fadi and Juma Abu Assi, the elder of whom was 10 years old. Family members say the … Read more

Lead: U.S. Representative Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, announced on Nov. 29, 2025, that he will not run for reelection to represent Texas’ 22nd Congressional District, a Houston‑area seat he has held for three terms. His decision makes him the sixth Republican member of Texas’ congressional delegation to leave the House ahead of the 2026 cycle. Within … Read more

Lead: The Detroit Lions announced Saturday morning that center Frank Ragnow will not rejoin the team this season after failing a physical. Ragnow had been reinstated from the retired list earlier in the week, but medical testing revealed a Grade 3 hamstring strain. The injury, the team said, will prevent him from returning to action … Read more

Lead At the Marrakech Film Festival jury press conference on Saturday, jury president Bong Joon Ho gave a two-part response to questions about artificial intelligence: a formal, cautiously optimistic statement and a starkly personal quip about forming a military squad to “destroy AI.” Other jury members — including Celine Song, Jenna Ortega and Julia Ducournau … Read more

Lead: An internal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) memo, obtained by NBC News and authored by Dr. Vinay Prasad, asserts that an agency review found at least 10 child deaths “after and because of receiving” COVID-19 vaccines. The 3,000-word document says those 10 are among 96 child deaths reported to VAERS between 2021 and 2024 … Read more

Lead: At halftime on Nov. 29, 2025 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, No. 1 Ohio State holds a 17-9 edge over No. 15 Michigan in a high-stakes rivalry game that carries College Football Playoff implications. Ohio State (11-0) has controlled yards and third-down efficiency while Michigan (9-2) has leaned on its run game but … Read more