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Major winter storm to bring heavy snow and ice from Plains to mid-Atlantic as arctic cold temperatures will set in through mid-January
Hazardous snow and ice are forecast for the Central Plains to the mid-Atlantic over the weekend. Here's what to expect.
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Los Angeles County man arrested for burglarizing 6 businesses in 2 days
On Saturday afternoon, officers arrested a man suspected of burglarizing six businesses in Los Angeles County between Jan. 2-4, according to the Claremont Police Department (CPD). Within the nighttime hours of those two days, the man, identified as 30-year-old Hector Bernal of Covina, allegedly hit four businesses in the 800-900 block of West Foothill Boulevard […]
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Suspects wanted for burglarizing Orange County gym
Police are searching for three suspects accused of stealing cash and credit cards from an Orange County gym and attempting to go on a shopping spree. On the afternoon of Dec. 17, the suspects — two men and a woman — entered the CycleBar gym in Irvine. Two suspects worked to distract a gym employee […]
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Pennsylvania man who served in Army indicted on charges he attempted to join Hezbollah 'to kill Jews': DOJ
A former member of the U.S. Army from Pennsylvania is facing federal charges after authorities say he traveled overseas to join the terrorist militant group, Hezbollah.
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Florida man attacked by bear cub and bitten on stomach while defending dog says he couldn't 'watch her die'
A Florida man was injured when he tried to break up a fight between a bear cub and his dog outside his home, according to news reports.
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Trump names latest White House staff picks as Jan. 20 inauguration approaches
President-elect Trump named his four newest employment picks on Saturday, naming four of his former and current advisors and assistants to serve in the White House.
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Married ‘Stranger Things’ Star Caught Cheating on Dating App: Report
Prior to her rumored split from Stranger Things actor David Harbour, British singer Lily Allen supposedly got creative when trying to see if Harbour was being unfaithful. According to the Daily Mail, Allen made an account on the high-profile dating app Raya to see if Harbour, who gained global recognition for his portrayal of Jim Hopper in the Netflix science fiction series, was looking for other women. Upon making her account, his profile appeared on the app and had been active.
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What we know about New Orleans terror attack survivors
Terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s New Orleans truck-ramming attack injured more than 30 people, their lives forever changed. Here's what we know about them.
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63-year-old man fatally hit by two vehicles in Orange County
A 63-year-old man died from his injuries after he was struck by multiple vehicles in Orange County, police announced Saturday. The Santa Ana Police Department said it received multiple calls regarding the crash near 1st Street and Center Street around 5:57 p.m. on Friday. Officers, along with Orange County fire personnel, responded to the scene […]
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Alcohol companies have been bracing for a culture shift. Their nonalcoholic options have buoyed sales.
Alcohol companies like Heineken, Constellation Brands, and AB InBev have been preparing for a customer culture shift toward nonalcoholic options.
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'Magical' Massachusetts boy, 12, identified as victim in fatal run-in with tree on New Hampshire ski slope
The family of 12-year-old Jack Murray remembered the vibrant middle school student after he died in a New Year's Eve ski accident in New Hampshire.
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"Restaurants are magic": Chef Karen Akunowicz on "Top Chef," food waste and what keeps her cooking
Boston's "Queen of Pasta" talks about cutting down on expenses in the kitchen
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Park City skiers said their resort vacation became a mess after a ski patrol strike shut down much of the mountain
Skiers at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort described to Business Insider the effects of a ski patrol strike during peak season.
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Nicole Kidman cries onstage as she dedicates award to late mother at Palm Springs Film Festival
Nicole Kidman broke down in tears onstage while paying tribute to her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, at the Palm Springs Film Festival.
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2 hospitalized after stabbing attack at Orange County bar
Two men were hospitalized following a stabbing attack at a bar in Fullerton. On Jan. 2, Fullerton police responded to a local bar on the 1800 block of West Valencia Avenue at around 1:18 a.m. Inside the business, two men were found with multiple stab wounds. The suspects had fled the scene. Both victims were […]
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Denise Richards says she 'ruptured' breast implants while performing thrilling stunt on 'Special Forces'
During a recent appearance on SiriusXM's “Jeff Lewis Live," Denise Richards revealed she “ruptured" both breast implants while performing a dangerous stunt.
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NASA's Martian helicopter promises unprecedented views of the red planet
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which flew on Mars in April 2021, became the first aircraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on a planet other than Earth.
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More than 500 animals killed during fire at Texas shopping center
More than 500 animals at a Dallas shopping center pet shop were killed when a fire broke out at the structure, fire authorities said this week.
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Veteran and 'devoted father,' 68, stabbed to death on New Year’s Eve: police
A 68-year-old military veteran in Alabama was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend in a New Year's Eve attack, and family members remembered their devoted father.
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Donny Osmond praises late Elvis Presley for one piece of advice he received as early teen
Donny Osmond shared the best piece of advice he received from the late "king" of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley, at a young age. Osmond also paid tribute to his late brother, Wayne Osmond
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Retired General Has No Idea ‘How We Got in This Mess’ Over Musk’s Government Ties
A top former military official has expressed shock and disbelief at the sheer extent to which the US national intelligence and communication apparatus has come to rely on services provided by Elon Musk’s companies. Following his op-ed on the topic this week for The New York Times, Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré spoke with MSNBC’s This Weekend on Saturday to discuss the growing influence of the richest man in the world in US politics, as well as his ties to foreign governments. As host Michael Steele put
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The new Parkside Market dining hall just soft opened at Downtown Disney
A major part of the Downtown Disney revamp is now available for visitors to eat, drink and shop at. Parkside Market, located on the west side of the district, soft opened on Saturday and is home to four dining locations. They include: All four establishments are now open as of Saturday. Those openings come just […]
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Cartoon of Jeff Bezos That His Paper Censored Goes Viral
A Pulitzer-winning editorial cartoonist revealed that she quit her job at The Washington Post after management axed her drawing of billionaires—including Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner—bending the knee to Donald Trump. Last month, Bezos, the immensely wealthy founder of Amazon, dined at Mar-a-Lago and his company donated $1 million to Trump’s upcoming inauguration. But ahead of the election, Bezos drew fire after the Post‘s management shut down the editorial board’s plan to endorse Kamala Harris.
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Prince William ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of former nanny’s stepson in New Orleans terrorist attack
Edward Pettifer, 31, was identified as one of the victims in the New Orleans terrorist attack New Year’s Day. Pettifer's stepmother is a former nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry.
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Carville Says Dems ‘Lapsed Into Stupidity’ Focusing Too Much on Trump
A veteran Democratic strategist admits he allowed himself to be distracted by a clash of personalities during the campaign and lost sight of what he believes matters most to voters. Speaking with CNN’s Michael Smerconish on Saturday morning, James Carville conceded that thinking about the outcome of the November vote was “depressing,” but argued that doing so was entirely necessary given his party clearly has some hard lessons to learn going forward. He said, “You know, Michael, there’s the simp
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Selena Quintanilla's killer files for parole nearly 30 years after fatally shooting the Latin star
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, has filed for parole nearly 30 years after fatally shooting the Latin pop star on March 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Trump inauguration pulls in $200 million in donations, doubling previous record
Trump will have the most expensive inauguration ever as donors line up to curry favor with incoming administration
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Suspect charged in fatal stabbing of postal worker in NYC deli over spot in line has history of knife violence
The suspect charged with killing an on-duty postal service employee reportedly has a violent criminal history, according to news reports.
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Wall Street eyes another blockbuster year for ETFs after inflows jumped to a record $1 trillion in 2024
After a year of record growth, the ETF market has grown to $10.4 trillion. Experts say they expect that to continue in 2025.
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Miami Hurricanes’ revamping of secondary continues with latest transfer portal pledge
It’s the Hurricanes’ fourth defensive back pickup via the transfer portal.
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See 100 mph wind gusts whip chairlift seats at Lake Tahoe ski resort before bluebird day
But the rest of the weekend looks good for skiers and snowboarders.
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Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lopez, Heather Graham ring in the New Year in sizzling swimsuits: PHOTOS
Sydney Sweeney, Heather Graham and Hailey Bieber are just a few stars who were spotted in their bikinis this week, whether they were on vacation or celebrating the new year at home.
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Gulfstream Park Results for Jan. 4, 2025
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Gulfstream Park Entries for Jan. 5, 2025
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Jean-Pierre blasted for calling WH press team the best in the business: Actually 'worst in the business'
Conservative X users blasted White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre online after she posted that her communications team is the "best in the business."
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Matt Gaetz Begs George Santos for Advice After Viral Makeup Fail
George Santos offered makeup advice to his former congressional colleague Matt Gaetz after social media commentators skewered his botched makeup. The program on One America News Network debuted two days ago, but Gaetz’s powdery appearance mostly stile the show. And so for the show’s second edition, Gaetz begged Santos—whose drag persona was revealed as Kitara Rivache—for some tips. “What was going on with my makeup?” Gaetz asked Santos. “Help me, give me advice.”
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Mary Steenburgen Reveals the Cringe Phrase Ted Danson Says After Sex
Mary Steenburgen is getting candid about her first impression of her husband Ted Danson and revealing the cringe phrase he sometimes says after sex. “I admired him so much as an actor, but I didn’t personally know him,” Steenburgen told People on the red carpet at the Golden Gala on Friday. “And I had this stupid idea that he was, like, maybe kind of a slick guy.” How “wrong” she was, said Steenburgen. “Slick guys don’t say, ‘gosh-a-rooni,’ after making love. I’d like to apologize to my granddau
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Aging star Jimmy Butler a victim of own selfish pride as his Miami Heat career nears sad end | Opinion
Jimmy Butler, past his prime at 35 and a victim of his own selfish pride, is seeing his time with the Miami Heat end badly ... just as it did for him in Chicago, Minnesota and Philadelphia.
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Bill Maher rails against woke left 'crazies' in Wall Street Journal Interview
Comedian Bill Maher shreds woke left 'crazies' in Wall Street Journal Interview as Democrats try and figure out what went wrong in the 2024 election.
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Trump has raised hundreds of millions since his reelection
From Meta and Coinbase to Ford and GM, a slew of big businesses are contributing to Trump's inauguration as he prepares to enter office this month.
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AI helps spot an unreported vegetation fire in remote Southern California
A vegetation fire in a remote part of Orange County was burning unreported and unnoticed last month until officials were pinged by artificial intelligence, according to authorities. The Orange County Fire Authority detailed the event in a post to X on Friday. At about 2 a.m. on Dec. 4, the University of California San Diego’s […]
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Man hospitalized after being struck by Foothill Transit bus
A man was hospitalized after being hit by a Foothill Transit bus late Friday night in Arcadia, authorities say. According to a news release issued by the Arcadia Police Department, officers responded to the report of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian just after 11 p.m. on Live Oak Avenue east of Santa […]
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Dem Sen. Chris Murphy Blasts RFK Jr. for Wanting to ‘Kill Our Kids’
A senior Democratic senator alleged that incoming Health Secretary RFK Jr. represents a dire threat to the welfare and lives of children across the country. Speaking with MSNBC’s All In With Chris Hayes, Sen. Chris Murphy told Hayes that his party needed to seriously ratchet up their efforts to oppose the forthcoming confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for his cabinet. Hayes asked Murphy, “It seems to be that the hearings are real, right? That senators and the American public
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Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dies at 47
The “Life After Beth” director and husband to actress Aubrey Plaza died of an apparent suicide, per reports
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James Carville admits Dems focused too much on Trump, rips alternative media for 'goofy information'
Democratic strategist James Carville explains how the Democrats lost in 2024 and the three issues he thinks they need to focus on to succeed going forward.
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Clinton, Soros among Biden's Medal of Freedom honorees
President Biden will honor philanthropists, musicians, and politicians with the medal during the Saturday ceremony
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Photos show Donald Trump and Elon Musk's post-election bromance
Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been nearly inseparable since the election, from going to boxing matches, to meeting with Congress, to playing golf.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to Elon Musk's support for anti-immigration party: 'Don't feed the troll'
Musk earlier called Scholz an "incompetent fool" and signaled his support for Germany's anti-immigration AfD party.
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Fox & Friends Blasts Biden’s Prez Medal for ‘Most Evil Man’ George Soros
The Biden administration’s Presidential Medal of Freedom award recipient list is causing some conservative media pundits to foam at the mouth. On Saturday morning’s broadcast of Fox & Friends, host Rachel Campos-Duffy told co-host Joe Concha to “gird” himself before reading out some of the names on the list. Campos-Duffy said, “Today, Biden is going to present–get this Joe, gird yourself–Hillary Clinton, George Soros and 17 other people are going to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom awar
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Author tells CNN that number of adult men not able to buy homes, have families is 'big issue' for country
Author and social scientist Richard Reeves told CNN on Saturday that the amount of men in America not buying homes or starting families is a "big issue."
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