Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.” It’s the latest bombshell Trump has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Despite all the adversity he faced throughout this season and his career, Ethan Garbers was able to have a memorable finale for UCLA. The senior passed for 289 yards, including a touchdown on his final attempt, as the Bruins rallied for a 20-13 victory over Fresno State at
Continue ReadingTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Miguel Tomley scored 28 points as Weber State beat Pepperdine 68-53 in the Desert Division championship game of the Arizona Tip-Off on Saturday night. Tomley shot 7 for 12 (6 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (4-4). Blaise Threatt added 21
Continue ReadingBy Alejandra Jaramillo and Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump has selected his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s father, Charles Kushner, to serve as the next US ambassador to France, the president-elect announced Saturday. “I am pleased to nominate Charles Kushner, of New Jersey, to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to France. He is a tremendous
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By Ashley R. Williams, Taylor Ward and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Bone-chilling Arctic air gripped much of the eastern United States on Saturday, while lake-effect snow threatened to leave some areas “paralyzed” and disrupt post-holiday travel in parts of the Great Lakes region, forecasters said. A frigid air mass that swept south across the
Continue ReadingBOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr. had 21 points in CSU Northridge’s 72-69 overtime win against Montana State on Saturday night. Patrick McMahon split a pair of free throws to pull Montana State to 70-69 with 18 seconds left in overtime. Jordan Brinson made two free throws on the ensuing possession for the Matadors
Continue Reading By Jennifer Hauser and Lauren Izso (CNN) — The mother of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander says she has been assured by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “conditions are ripe” for a hostage deal, just hours after Hamas released a video of her son begging the Israeli leader and US President-elect Donald Trump for his release.
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday when Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag on the OSU logo and were confronted by the Buckeyes. Police used pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. The reigning World Series champions announced the deal with the two-time Cy Young Award winner on Saturday. Snell, who turns 32 on Wednesday, went 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts for San Francisco this year,
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — A dog is reunited with its owner after being rescued from the chilly waters of a Houston bayou. The little dog was spotted Friday stranded on a bridge pier in the Sims Bayou in southwest Houston. Houston firefighters were called, and a member of the department’s swift-water rescue team made his way
Continue ReadingBy Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — The mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, sent an email to her son in 2018 that sharply criticized his treatment of women, The New York Times reported Friday. Penelope Hegseth told her son in the email that there are “many” women
Continue ReadingEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins will miss at least the next four games after the Los Angeles Chargers placed the running back on injured reserve Saturday. The team also placed safety Alohi Gilman on injured reserve and signed safety Tony Jefferson to the active roster. Dobbins sprained the MCL in his left knee
Continue Reading By Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — After the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital and medical college in West Bengal in August, thousands of women across the Indian state took to the streets in protests to “Reclaim the Night.” Meghamala Ghosh went along to one of them with her
Continue ReadingBy Mika Edwards Click here for updates on this story COLTON, California (KCAL/KCBS) — A family of eight from Colton is in the hospital after jumping to escape an early morning fire that destroyed their house a day after Thanksgiving. The fire broke out just before 5:30 a.m. Friday near the intersection of 9th and
Continue ReadingORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills activated Matt Milano from injured reserve on Saturday, putting the starting linebacker in position to play Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers. The 30-year-old Milano has missed nearly 14 months. He broke his right leg in Week 5 of last season and then tore his left
Continue ReadingAndrea Saint Martin (CNN) — Donald Trump eligió al padre de su yerno Jared Kushner, Charles Kushner, para ser el próximo embajador de EE.UU. en Francia, anunció el presidente electo este sábado. Trump describió a Charles Kushner como un líder empresarial altamente exitoso, filántropo y negociador, con una profunda experiencia en la industria inmobiliaria. “Me
Continue ReadingBy Austen Erblat Click here for updates on this story COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KCNC) — A coyote lunged at a 4-year-old girl in Colorado Springs on Thanksgiving, hospitalizing her. Now Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers say they will kill any coyote they find in the area of that attack. The attack happened in a neighborhood
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10, ending the Buckeyes’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up the Wolverines at Ohio State’s 17-yard line
Continue ReadingAssociated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — The metro system in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki has opened featuring driverless trains. Tens of thousands of people Saturday braved blustery, rainy weather to wait outside the stations to try them out. The single 13-station subway line was jammed with passengers eager to get a taste of
Continue ReadingVALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the streets of Valencia a month after devastating floods to demand the resignation of the regional officials who bungled the emergency response. The protest on Saturday is the second major march of its kind asking for Valencia regional president Carlos Mazón to step
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