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Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18
As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.
Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam ... and whatever '6-7' means
From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'
Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.
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Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting
A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
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Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
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Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.
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LeBron James cites 'Luka magic' as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome their 'perfect angel girl'
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have announced the birth of their "perfect angel girl." They took to Instagram on Thursday to herald the Dec. 12 birth of Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, accompanied by several photos of the couple cradling and caring for their newborn.
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Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say
The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the situation remains critical with the entire Palestinian territory still facing starvation, the world's leading authority on food crises said Friday.
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Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown
Mike Macdonald was in no mood to play for a tie, and the Los Angeles Rams' defense had no interest in letting Sam Darnold connect with any of his top receiving options.
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Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won't help them win in 2026
The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.
Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession
American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.
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Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff
Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey
Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date.
Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.
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US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
Add expectant father to Allen's list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy
Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen's mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018.
Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica
The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.
