Two cases of the new omicron coronavirus variant have been detected in the United Kingdom, the country’s health secretary, Sajid Javid, announced Saturday. Not much is known about omicron, except that it was first detected in South Africa and has triggered

FILE PHOTO: A passenger arrives to a terminal at Ben Gurion international airport before Israel bans international flights, taking effect from Monday midnight until the end of January, in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and

As fall dips into winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the coronavirus has served up the holiday gift that no one, absolutely no one, asked for: a new variant of concern, dubbed Omicron by the World Health Organization on Friday. Omicron, also known as B.1.1.529,

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency order on Friday in response to the identification of the COVID-19 omicron variant. The emergency order is intended to increase hospital capacity in New York and will last until at least January 15, 2022,

On transmissibility, the data, while early, look worrisome. This new variant appears to have taken off very quickly in South Africa, with early national data suggesting the variant already makes up the majority of sequenced cases in the country. It’s possible

The US State Department on Saturday formally warned Americans against traveling to South Africa and seven of its neighbors for fear of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant. The Level 4 “do not travel” advisories were applied to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia,

At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says Enlarge this image toggle caption Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty Images Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty Images At least two people in the United Kingdom have the omicron variant of the

Many months ago, I wrote an article entitled “We Don’t Have a President.” That was in response to Joe Biden disappearing for several days, while Israel entered into another war with the Palestinians and a cyberattack took down a major pipeline in the United

A new Covid-19 variant, now named the omicron variant, was detected in South Africa on Wednesday, prompting renewed concern about the pandemic, a major stock market drop, and the imposition of new international travel restrictions to stop the spread. Though

Two people in the United Kingdom have tested positive with the omicron variant of the coronavirus, a new contagious strain that has spurred governments to shut down travel from southern Africa. U.K. Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed on Saturday that two

Black Friday shoppers scrambled for cover when a shooting broke out at a mall in North Carolina, leaving three people wounded, including a 10-year-old, according to local officials. The shooting happened just before 3:30 p.m. inside The Streets at Southpoint

Three people were shot Friday at a mall in Durham, North Carolina, while three others sustained injuries during the incident, police said. Among the wounded was a 10-year-old child hit by a ricocheting bullet, according to law enforcement. Advertisement One

A manhunt was underway in western Washington state late Friday after gunfire in a crowded Tacoma mall on Black Friday left at least one person wounded. No active shooter remained at the Tacoma Mall, about 30 miles south of Seattle, FOX 13 of Seattle reported. The

Authorities say shots were fired near a food court at a shopping mall in Tacoma, Washington TACOMA, Wash. -- Gunshots rang out at a Washington state mall packed with Black Friday shoppers, seriously wounding one person and panicking hundreds of others who

TACOMA, Wash. — Authorities say shots were fired Friday evening at a mall in Tacoma, Washington. Pierce County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Darren Moss Jr. told KIRO at least one victim has been found so far. The person’s condition wasn’t immediately known. Moss

(CNN) One person was shot at the Tacoma Mall in Washington state on Friday night, sending shoppers scrambling for safety, officials said. The Tacoma police department said the victim was taken to a local hospital suffering from serious injuries. "People were

The Streets at Southpoint shopping mall in Durham, North Carolina, was evacuated on Friday during a shooting that left three people shot and three more injured, according to CNN. One person is in custody, Fox News reported. "DPD [Durham Police Department]

Several mall shootings and flash mob robbery sprees cast a pall on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Three people were shot, including a 10-year-old, and another three suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the subsequent evacuation

Frantic parents with children in their arms fled in every direction during a Black Friday shooting at a packed mall in Washington, witnesses said. Kobe Marsh was inside Panera Bread at Tacoma Mall with a friend when they heard a loud bang, which they quickly

Gunshots rang out on Black Friday inside a packed Washington state mall, injuring one person as hundreds of other shoppers hid inside stores TACOMA, Wash. -- Inside a packed Washington state mall gunshots rang out on Black Friday, injuring one person as hundreds

FILE PHOTO: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering before flagging off the "Dandi March", or Salt March, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, in Ahmedabad, India, March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo FILE

Police officers stand guard following Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's announcement of new measures to fight a record surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in The Hague, Netherlands, November 26, 2021. REUTERS/Eva Plevier Police officers stand

FILE PHOTO: People sit in the arrivals section of the international terminal of Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, Australia, March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott FILE PHOTO: People sit in the arrivals section of the international terminal

FILE PHOTO: A security officer wearing protective gear stands next to passenger temperature scanning machine where she is on duty as Sri Lanka's government scheduled to reopen the country's airports for tourists from January 21, 2021, as they were closed

FILE PHOTO: Travelers stand at a Virgin Australia Airlines counter at Kingsford Smith International Airport, following the coronavirus outbreak, in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott FILE PHOTO: Travelers stand at a Virgin Australia

FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective face masks walk in downtown Budapest, after Hungarian government imposed a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Hungary, November 11, 2020. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/Files/File

FILE PHOTO: Foreign tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport during the first day of the country's reopening campaign, part of the government's plan to jump start the pandemic-hit tourism sector in Bangkok, Thailand November 1, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File

FILE PHOTO: SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks on a screen during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, June 29, 2021. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo FILE PHOTO: SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks on a screen during the

FILE PHOTO: Sudan's then-Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, speaks during a Reuters interview in Khartoum, Sudan August 24, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Sudan's then-Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, speaks during a Reuters interview

FILE PHOTO: Saudis keeping social distance wait for their turn to check-in their baggages at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri FILE PHOTO: Saudis keeping social distance wait for their turn to

(CNN) Up to 10 people entered a Home Depot store in California on Friday night and left with a range of stolen tools, according to police officials. The incident took place at approximately 8 p.m. local time in Lakewood, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Deputy

At least 18 people broke into and robbed a Nordstrom store on Monday and 10 a Home Depot on Friday in Los Angeles County, California, leaving with a range of stolen tools and clothes as smash-and-grab robberies surge across the United States, according to CNN. The

Officials are investigating a robbery incident inside the Home Depot store in Los Angeles County, Fox 11 reported on Friday. “The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a grand theft auto at the Home Depot in the 5000 block of Hardwick

A Home Depot store is seen in Los Angeles, California, March 2015. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters) Two Los Angeles County stores became the latest victims of California’s “smash and grab” looting wave on Black Friday. A group of 15-to-20-year-old suspects targeted

Officials in California sent word earlier this week that they planned to crack down on "smash and grab" robberies and flash-mob-style looting after numerous recent incidents up and down the state. But apparently not everybody got the message. At least two

California smash-and-grab thieves were back at it on Friday — with one crew hitting up a Home Depot to steal sledgehammers, crowbars and other tools, authorities said. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the Lakewood store’s entire hammer section

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Southampton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - November 27, 2021 Southampton's Lyanco in action with Liverpool's Diogo Jota REUTERS/Phil Noble Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Southampton - Anfield,

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Newcastle United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 27, 2021 Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring their second goal with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs Soccer

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Newcastle United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 27, 2021 Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Southampton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - November 27, 2021 Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Phil Noble Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Southampton - Anfield,

LeBron James gave himself an honest assessment after the Los Angeles Lakers’ triple-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday. James led the team with 30 points on 10-of-25 shooting. He added seven rebounds and 11 assists in 50 minutes but was only 2-of-13

(CNN) LeBron James' celebration of Thursday's overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers has landed the Los Angeles Lakers forward with a fine from the NBA. The $15,000 punishment was handed to James "for making an obscene gesture on the playing court," said

Nov 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocks a shot by Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) during the second overtime at Staples Center. The Kings won 141-137 in triple-overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi

NEW YORK — LeBron James was fined $15,000 for an obscene gesture Friday by the NBA, which also warned the Lakers superstar about using profane language. James made the gesture after making a shot late in Los Angeles' 124-116 overtime victory in Indiana on

Nov 24, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates his go ahead basket in the overtime against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. /Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Nov 24, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana,

FILE PHOTO: Nov 21, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) walks off the court after being ejected from the game during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects,

Stephen Sondheim, American musical theater icon, has died at age 91 Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential figures in the American musical theater, has died. He was 91. Obituaries Stephen Sondheim, American musical theater icon,

NEW YORK (AP) - Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects,

Tributes poured in following the death of Stephen Sondheim as performers and writers alike saluted a giant of the theater. Sondheim died at his home Friday in Roxbury, Connecticut, according to his friend F. Richard Pappas, The New York Times first reported

Walk around New York today and you’ll see just how vital to the city, the country, the world Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, who died Friday at 91, remained for most of his extraordinary life. Pass the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater on 45th Street and you’ll

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A shooting in a Tennessee apartment has left three people dead and four others wounded, police said. The shooting occurred Friday night in an apartment in Nashville, police said on Twitter. Three young men were pronounced dead at the

Three people were killed and four injured in a shooting at an apartment in Nashville, Tennessee, Friday night, police said. The incident happened around 9:45 p.m. local time and "claimed the lives of 3 young men," the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

A shooting in a Nashville, Tennessee, apartment on Friday night left at least three people dead and four wounded, according to a report. The wounded people were all taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center but there was no immediate information on their

(CNN) A shooting inside a Nashville apartment Friday night left three young men dead and four injured, police said. Those injured suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, the Nashville Police Department said in a tweet. Authorities recovered two guns

Three people were killed and four were injured — including a 13-year-old — in a shooting in Nashville apartment Friday night. The Metro Nashville Police Department tweeted that the teen’s injuries were not life threatening, nor were those sustained by the

(CNN) A 5-year-old in Brooklyn, Park, Minnesota, was shot and killed on Thanksgiving by a 13-year-old who accidentally fired a gun while a group of kids were making a video for social media, according to local police. Brooklyn Park Police responded to a home

A third suspect connected to the fatal shooting of a Georgia police officer in the line of duty was arrested last week, police said Thursday, according to reports. Demetria S. Daniel, 24, is accused along with two other women of helping suspect Jordan Jackson

A police officer in Washington, D.C., was assaulted while trying to stop someone accused of theft. The Metropolitan Police Department police officer was assaulted after approaching the person at 10:01 p.m. Wednesday after the suspect reportedly took items

A Wisconsin police officer resigned after a recording surfaced that showed him engaging in sexual activity with a woman in his department vehicle. The Madison Police Department investigated the Sept. 16 incident and concluded that Lt. Reginald Patterson violated

A Utah police officer and a suspect both suffered gunshot wounds in a shootout Friday night, according to reports. The officer, who was not immediately identified, was struck in a leg and hospitalized, FOX 13 of Salt Lake Tribune reported. The suspect, who

(CNN) Three charred bodies have been found in a burned out building in the Chinatown district of the Solomon Islands' capital, Honiara -- the first reported fatalities after three days of violent protests that saw more than 100 people arrested. Police are

People walk on a street next to destroyed objects after days of unrest in Honiara, Solomon Islands November 26, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Osifelo People walk on a street next to destroyed objects after days of unrest in Honiara, Solomon Islands November 26,

MELBOURNE, Australia — After days of riots in the Solomon Islands during which protesters called for Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to resign, set buildings ablaze and looted stores, authorities on Saturday said they had found the bodies of three people in

MELBOURNE, Australia — After days of riots in the Solomon Islands during which protesters called for Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to resign, set buildings ablaze and looted stores, authorities on Saturday said they had found the bodies of three people in

Michigan and Ohio State football players had a heated moment during halftime. As both teams headed back into the locker room for the break, players had to be separated by referees and coaches as the trash talk was carried off the field. Some players were seen

Then the nation’s best offense took the field. It did not look the part. The Buckeyes, askew after a bobbled fair catch seemed to have positioned them closer to the grandstands than to their own bench, went three-and-out. They had picked up just one yard, after

No. 6 Michigan’s running attack led by Hassan Haskins and a valiant defensive effort spearheaded by Aidan Hutchinson helped the Wolverines end their eight-game losing streak to No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday, 42-27. The Wolverines dominated on the ground the

"The Big Game" between Ohio State and Michigan was one of the more important games on the college football schedule this weekend will possible major playoff ramifications. Michigan came into the game with an eight-game losing streak against Ohio State. The

Trae Young had 31 points and 10 assists to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-100 victory Friday night over the Memphis Grizzlies, who lost star point guard Ja Morant to a left knee injury. Clint Capela finished with 23 points and a season-high 17 rebounds, while

No. 10 Kentucky wasn’t at its best Friday night, but did the little things to wear down North Florida for an 86-52 victory — it's fifth straight. Kentucky made just six shots from long range, doing most of its scoring in transition with 28 points. The Wildcats

San Antonio blew another big lead, but this time it led to a celebration for the Spurs. Dejounte Murray had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Spurs rallied in the final minute after blowing a 24-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 96-88 on Friday night,

Reggie Jackson scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Clippers got back on track with a 107-96 victory over the lowly Detroit Pistons on Friday. After dropping three of four games, the Clippers never trailed. Jackson missed his first five shots, but was 8 of

FILE PHOTO: A worker welds a bicycle steel rim at a factory manufacturing sports equipment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China September 2, 2019. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A worker welds a bicycle steel rim at a factory manufacturing

Macao police have detained the head of Macao’s biggest junket organizer and others after Chinese authorities issued an arrest warrant for them over accusations that they ran an illegal cross-border gambling syndicate BEIJING -- Macao police on Saturday detained

FILE PHOTO: A logo of Macau junket operator Suncity Group is seen at a gaming fair in Macau, China November 18, 2015. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A logo of Macau junket operator Suncity Group is seen at a gaming fair in Macau, China November

Whether you begin to celebrate the holidays on Nov. 1 or wait until Thanksgiving, parking lots across the country are already set up for people to get their hands on the perfect Christmas tree for their home. Like most holiday items, artificial Christmas trees

Why buy a tree when there are so many of them just sitting out in the woods? Although many go the easy route and buy a fake tree for Christmas, there’s something special about having a real one. While it may take more work and won’t last as long, it will provide

Tis the season for giving – so taxpayers are being asked to shell out $139,000 to cover the costs of President Biden’s first National Christmas Tree lighting. The National Park Service is paying the steep price to an Ohio company that located, transported

A security guard who was shot during an attempted armed robbery while working alongside California’s KRON4 news crew has died from his injuries, the outlet reported Saturday. The victim’s name is Kevin Nishita, and he left behind his wife, two children, and

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A security guard has died after he was shot while he protected a San Francisco Bay Area television news crew covering a smash-and-grab theft, part of a rash of organized retail crime in the region. “We are devastated by the loss of security

A security guard has died after he was shot while he protected a San Francisco Bay Area television news crew covering a smash-and-grab theft, part of a rash of organized retail crime in the region. "We are devastated by the loss of security guard and our friend,

Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) said Friday on CNN’s “Newsroom” that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) “helped incite the attack on the Capital on January 6” when commenting on Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) calling then Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) the “jihad squad.” Boebert

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), flanked by other members of the House Freedom Caucus, speaks during a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 29, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz FILE PHOTO: U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO),

Rep. Adam Kinzinger dubbed Rep. Lauren Boebert as “trash,” after she made anti-Muslim comments about a Democratic colleague. Mr. Kinzinger, Illinois Republican, commented on a video showing Mrs. Boebert talking about an exchange with a Capitol Hill police

The Biden administration last week authorized the release of a record 50 million barrels of crude oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, but experts who spoke with Newsweek say the move is unlikely to help with lowering gasoline prices. "One needs

Just days ago, Joe Biden was insisting that his climate change provisions weren’t causing higher gas prices (see Joe Biden Goes Full Ron Burgundy in Reality-Bending Speech on Gas Prices). You see, according to the White House, canceling Keystone XL and limiting

The Biden-Harris administration issued a report Friday to increase the price of oil leasing fees on federal lands in the United States by 50 percent—even while accusing oil companies of artificially increasing prices through illegal and anticompetitive actions. Despite

Anna Berreiter of Germany got the win in a women’s World Cup luge race on Saturday, giving the circuit six different women who have won the six medals awarded in the season’s first two races. Berreiter finished two runs in 1 minute, 40.649 seconds for the

Nov 27, 2021; Lake Louise, Alberta, CAN; Matthias Mayer of Austria takes the podium during men's downhill race at the FIS alpine skiing World Cup at Lake Louise. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Nov 27, 2021; Lake Louise, Alberta, CAN; Matthias

Germany’s Francesco Friedrich has extended his streak to 34 consecutive World Cup two-man races with a medal, guiding his sled to an easy win over countryman Johannes Lochner on Saturday. Friedrich and brakeman Thorsten Margis finished two runs in 1 minute,

Mexico City At least 19 people were killed and 20 more injured on Friday when a passenger bus traveling on a highway in central Mexico crashed into a house, authorities said. The brakes on the bus, which was heading to a local religious shrine in the state

The bus was traveling to a religious site in central Mexico, officials said. At least 19 people are dead and dozens more injured after a bus crash in central Mexico Friday. The accident occurred on a highway in Joquicingo, a township in the State of Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nineteen people died and 32 more were injured after a bus apparently carrying pilgrims to a religious site in central Mexico crashed on Friday. State officials said the bus apparently lost its brakes and slammed into a building in the State

Nov 26, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Sebastian Aho (20) battles for the puck against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (70) in the second period at the Wells Fargo Center. Mitchell Leff-USA TODAY Sports

Sebastian Aho scored twice, Jesperi Kotkaniemi had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Friday. Jesper Fast, Steven Lorentz and Andrei Svechnikov also scored for the Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes.

Tens of thousands of Spanish police officers and their supporters have marched in Madrid to protest against government plans to reform a controversial security law known by critics as the “gag law.” MADRID -- Tens of thousands of Spanish police officers and

People attend a protest against the proposed changes to anti-terrorism and gagging laws, which police officers say will undermine their authority and jeopardise the safety of citizens, in Madrid, Spain, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Javier Barbancho People attend

Christina Applegate marked her birthday with a message to her fans months after revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. The actress turned 50 on Thanksgiving Day and wrote on Twitter: "Yup. I turned 50 today. And I have MS. It's been a hard one." "Sending

(CNN) Christina Applegate is marking a milestone birthday after revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in August. Applegate celebrated her 50th birthday on Thanksgiving Day with a message for her fans on Twitter. "Yup. I turned 50 today. And I have MS.

Notre Dame Cathedral is reportedly set to be transformed a woke Disneyland-style “theme park”, according to leaked renovation plans. The Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most iconic buildings in France, lost both its roof and spire during the 2019 blaze in

Renovations to Paris' landmark Notre Dame Cathedral, which was ravaged by fire in 2019, will turn it into a "politically correct Disneyland," critics who have the work plans complain. "It's as if Disney were entering Notre Dame," Paris-based architect and

FILE PHOTO: People light candles as they pay tribute to the 27 migrants who died when their dinghy deflated as they attempted to cross the English Channel, at the Richelieu Park in Dunkerque, France, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo FILE

An Iraqi woman who drowned with more than two dozen other migrants this week as they tried to illegally cross the English Channel has been identified. Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin, 24, a Kurdish woman from northern Iraq, had begun texting her fiancé as the group’s

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks during a meeting with Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (not pictured) at the State Department in Washington, U.S., November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/Pool FILE PHOTO: U.S.

The State Department called for negotiations regarding Ethiopia’s military escalation in the rebelling Tigray region on Friday, according to Reuters. “Secretary Blinken expressed grave concern about worrying signs of military escalation in Ethiopia and emphasised

Nov 26, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham (4) reacts after a three-pointer with seconds left on the clock against Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) at Vivint Arena. Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports Nov 26, 2021; Salt

Nov 26, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham (4) celebrate their win over the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. / Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports Nov 26, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah,

An individual was shot and killed Friday outside the entrance to a Marine Corps Recruit Depot in California. Base officials told police that the person was shot and killed by a guard outside the gate of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego just off

(CNN) One person was shot and killed at the entrance of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego Friday, authorities have confirmed to CNN. Shortly before noon, a vehicle attempted to enter the facility at a checkpoint, according to a base spokesperson

The Dayton Board of Zoning Appeals has approved the city’s request to demolish a 129-year-old historic building that once was the site of the Wright brothers’ first bike shop DAYTON, Ohio -- The Dayton Board of Zoning Appeals has approved the city’s request

The Dayton Board of Zoning Appeals has approved the city’s request to demolish a 129-year-old historic building that once was the site of the Wright brothers’ first bike shop. The city wants to tear down the site because the building has deteriorated to a

Singer Thomas Wells — known for competing talent shows including “X-Factor,” “America’s Got Talent” and “The Voice” — died in a gruesome accident at a tire factory earlier this month, a report said Friday. The 46-year-old was working at the manufacturing plant

Thomas Wells, a former contestant on a number of singing competition shows, including "X Factor," has died, Fox News has learned. He was 46. Wells, who went by the stage name "Tommy and Hollywood," died Nov. 13 in Oklahoma, according to an obituary memorializing

Isaiah Mobley scored 18 points and had 12 rebounds and No. 24 USC’s stifling defense earned it a 58-43 victory over San Diego State on Friday night in the title game of the Paycom Wooden Legacy. Drew Peterson scored 16 points and Chevez Goodwin added 10 as

Jordon Brookshire's last competitive pass had been thrown in mid-October, back when he lost San Diego State's starting quarterback job and got labeled a third-stringer. He was not a likely candidate to save the Aztecs' Mountain West championship hopes in their

Despite fewer juicy deals, Black Friday shoppers dutifully opened their wallets, and for the first time ever, online sales fell as crowds returned to stores. Holiday-hungry consumers spent $8.9 billion online Friday, according to Adobe Analytics. That was

Shoppers walk at a store during Black Friday sales in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 26, 2021. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon Shoppers walk at a store during Black Friday sales in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S.,

Climate activists blockaded Amazon warehouses in three European countries on Friday, part of a global effort to pressure the e-commerce giant on one of its busiest days of the year to improve working conditions and end business practices that hurt the environment. Members

Climate crazies Extinction Rebellion blockaded a number of Amazon warehouses in the UK on Black Friday, the company’s busiest day of the year. Thirteen Amazon warehouses in the UK were targetted by Extinction Rebellion, in an attempt to disrupt the retail

A federal detention center in San Diego, Calif., April 11, 2020. (Bing Guan/Reuters) A federal appeals court temporarily blocked a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for California prison workers on Friday. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request for

A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked an order that all California prison workers must be vaccinated against the coronavirus or have a religious or medical exemption. A panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request for

Mother Amber Kohnke spent Thanksgiving at the bedside of her 11-year-old daughter, who remains in the hospital on a ventilator and in critical condition after 39-year-old Darrell E. Brooks Jr. reportedly rammed his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas Parade,

An 11-year-old girl rammed by a career criminal in the Waukesha, Wis., Christmas parade massacre spent Thanksgiving unconscious in a hospital bed, clinging to life and breathing with the help of a ventilator, her distraught mother told The Post. Jessalyn Torres,

Don’t set fictional $5 million bail. Deny bail to defendants who can be established by clear evidence as dangers to the community. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE L ast Sunday’s atrocity in Waukesha, a mass-murder attack by a career violent criminal that ravaged a community

In recent years, law enforcement has been warning radical district attorneys and legislators that their bail “reforms” would get people killed. Progressive Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisholm spearheaded efforts to eliminate or substantially reduce bail

A flash mob of 20 to 30 suspected looters struck a Best Buy electronics store in Minnesota on Black Friday and managed to get away before police arrived, according to a report. The incident happened around 8 p.m. at a Best Buy location near the Burnsville

(CNN) At least 30 people entered a Best Buy store in Burnsville, Minnesota, on Black Friday and stole electronics, according to a Burnsville Police statement obtained by CNN affiliate WCCO. No one was injured and no weapons were drawn during the incident that

Pop star Madonna, 63, slammed Instagram on Thursday for censoring a recent post in which she exposed her nipple for her 17 million followers to see. “I’m reposting photographs Instagram took down without warning or notification….. The reason they gave my management

Madonna had a major “free the nipple” meltdown with Instagram this week after she said the social media platform took down intimate photos of her on and around a bed because her left nipple was exposed. She railed about the policy in a new post featuring the

A new migrant caravan has formed and is headed towards the U.S. border amid growing concerns over the heavily mutated COVID-19 omicron variant. The caravan – which includes hundreds of migrants from Haiti, Central America and Venezuela – began making its

Yet another caravan of migrants has set off from southern Mexico, saying they are determined to make their way to the US border. Like similar caravans in recent months, hundreds of migrants, who are mainly from Haiti, Central America and Venezuela, began walking

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Stanley Tucci shared a photo of himself with John Krasinski on Friday which reminded the world that, yes, the actors are brothers-in-law. “HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS,” Tucci captioned the Polaroid-style image of the pair that he posted to Instagram. Advertisement Tucci

(CNN) Stanley Tucci and John Krasinski had a Thanksgiving Day filled with brotherly love. The author of "The Tucci Cookbook" and host of CNN's "Searching for Italy" is married to literary agent Felicity Blunt, while Krasinski's wife is actress Emily Blunt.

Ashanti talks Soul Train Awards ‘Lady of Soul’ honor Ashanti will be honored at the 2021 Soul Train Awards with the ‘Lady of Soul’ award. The Grammy winner talks preparing for a big 2022, which includes re-releasing her double-platinum debut album, a new film

Maxwell to receive the ‘Legend’ award at the 2021 Soul Train Awards Grammy winner Maxwell talks being honored with the 2021 “Legend” award at this year’s Soul Train Awards. He also talks about preparing for his new album, “blacksummers'NIGHT,” the third and

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (AP) — A man eating Thanksgiving dinner inside a home in the Philadelphia suburbs was killed by a stray bullet that pierced a window, authorities said. The victim, Edilberto Miguel Palaez Moctezuma, 25, was shot in the torso just before

A Pennsylvania man eating Thanksgiving dinner inside his home was killed by a stray bullet that pierced through a window, officials said Friday. Edilberto Miguel Palaez Moctezuma, 25, was sitting down to eat Thursday night around 9:30 p.m. when a bullet came

Supporters have raised more than $1 million for a man who was exonerated earlier this week after serving 43 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Kevin Strickland, now 62, was wrongfully convicted in 1979 in the murders of three people who were killed

More than $1 million has been raised for a man who spent 43 years behind bars before a judge overturned his conviction in a triple killing KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Nearly $1.4 million had been raised as of Saturday for a man who spent 43 years behind bars before

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Dec. 1 for a highly anticipated case that could dramatically alter abortion access in the United States. While the court could overturn its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion, observers

Testimonies signed by 375 women harmed by late term abortion were submitted to the Supreme Court. The signed affidavits describe shocking physical and psychological injuries caused by second and third trimester abortions. The women’s amicus brief urges the

Over the past few years, many Democrats argued that there was a simple secret to electoral success: enact popular legislation. President Biden tried to make that theory a reality. He enacted a big stimulus plan, a bipartisan infrastructure bill and he’s made

A recent poll shows that nine out of ten most popular governors in the United States are Republicans while President Biden’s approval rating is lower than the country’s least popular governor. Vermont Republican Phil Scott is the most popular governor in

Small Business Saturday is traditionally an opportunity to support small businesses between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Yet given that virtually all small businesses now offer Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, it has lost some of its relevance (though

But this year's Small Business Saturday promotion is unlikely to change the fortunes of independent shops in America, which have diverged dramatically from their larger rivals. Small retailers have been squeezed out throughout the pandemic and are at a significant

It is hard to have a lot of faith and political polling obviously, especially after the last couple of presidential elections. The polls weren’t just wrong, they were insane. They told us things like Hillary Clinton could take Texas and Joe Biden is a lock

Fox News Channel’s Tucker Carlson, host of FNC’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” said he thinks President Joe Biden’s sinking poll numbers can be blamed on economic headwinds caused by his administration’s policies during his Friday broadcast. Carlson argued the

Wisconsin ’s Democrat and Republican senators issued a joint statement Saturday warning of outside individuals or groups exploiting the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack for political gain and urged them not to do so. "It has come to our attention that outside

Wisconsin Sens. Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin issued a joint statement asking outside groups not to politicize the parade attack in Waukesha. The Republican and Democrat encouraged people to allow the community to heal and leave local officials to complete

Tennis - Davis Cup Finals - Group A - Spain v Ecuador - Madrid Arena, Madrid, Spain - November 26, 2021 Spain's Feliciano Lopez celebrates after winning his match against Ecuador's Roberto Quiroz REUTERS/Sergio Perez Tennis - Davis Cup Finals - Group A -

Tennis - Davis Cup Finals - Group D - Australia v Hungary - Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy - November 27, 2021 Australia's Alex De Minaur celebrates after winning his match against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Tennis - Davis Cup Finals

The sign reading "Listvyazhnaya coal mine and processing plant" is seen on a roadside near the mine in the Kemerovo region, Russia, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov The sign reading "Listvyazhnaya coal mine and processing plant" is seen on a roadside

A Russian court has ordered five people to remain in pre-trial detention for two months pending an investigation into a devastating blast in a coal mine in Siberia that resulted in dozens of deaths MOSCOW -- A Russian court on Saturday ordered five people

France’s government is offering to discuss greater autonomy for the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe LE GOSIER, Guadeloupe -- France’s government is offering to discuss some autonomy for the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, which has been wracked

An aerial view of a barricade of burned cars and debris on a round-about blocking the traffic on highway N1 after violent demonstrations which broke out over COVID-19 protocols, in Petit-Bourg, Guadeloupe, November 23, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo /File

Senate Republicans say U.S. officials vetted just a small number of the 82,000 Afghan evacuees airlifted from Kabul in August despite President Joe Biden's contrary claims, according to a memo obtained by the Washington Examiner. The memo, drafted by Senate

Only a small number of the Afghanistan evacuees who came to the U.S. following President Biden's decision earlier this year to withdraw U.S. troops from the country were vetted in addition to being screened, according to a memo drafted by Senate Republicans,

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Parma - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - January 19, 2020 General view of the corner flag inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Massimo Pinca/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus

Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Atalanta - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - November 27, 2021 Atalanta's Duvan Zapata in action with Juventus' Paulo Dybala and Weston McKennie REUTERS/Massimo Pinca Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Atalanta - Allianz

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a bill on Tuesday to award Kyle Rittenhouse the Congressional Gold Medal for "protecting the community of Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a Black Lives Matter (BLM) riot on August 25, 2020." The award is the highest

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., recently introduced a bill calling for Kyle Rittenhouse to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, according to reports. The award is the highest honor bestowed by Congress. Recent recipients have included law enforcement

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Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich v Arminia Bielefeld - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - November 27, 2021 Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Michaela Rehle Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern

Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush PORTLAND, Maine -- The last holiday season was far from the most wonderful time of the year for the U.S. Postal Service: Sick and

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The last holiday season was far from the most wonderful time of the year for the U.S. Postal Service: Sick and quarantined workers, a flood of packages from shoppers loath to set foot in stores and a last-minute dump of packages from

Armed servicemen wait near Russian army vehicles outside a Ukrainian border guard post in the Crimean town of Balaclava March 1, 2014. REUTERS/Baz Ratner Armed servicemen wait near Russian army vehicles outside a Ukrainian border guard post in the Crimean

FILE PHOTO: A serviceman of the Ukrainian Armed Forces takes part in military drills at a training ground near the border with Russian-annexed Crimea in Kherson region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of

States with statewide mask mandates in place are reporting higher coronavirus cases per capita than Florida, a target of the establishment media throughout the Chinese coronavirus pandemic. Illinois is just one of a handful of states that has a mask mandate

Blue states, some of which had the most restrictive requirements in the country throughout the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, are experiencing massive surges of the virus as the holiday season arrives, prompting some to reimplement mitigation strategies and

At least 2 people have died during the first winter storm in the U.K. Enlarge this image toggle caption Owen Humphreys/AP via AP Owen Humphreys/AP via AP LONDON — At least two people have died in the U.K. after the year's first winter storm battered parts

Cars drive along a snow covered flooded road that fell overnight from Storm Arwen, in Leek, Staffordshire, Britain, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Carl Recine Cars drive along a snow covered flooded road that fell overnight from Storm Arwen, in Leek, Staffordshire,