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December 14, 2025.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks to his teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings

December 14, 2025

J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, C.J. Ham had the go-ahead TD on his first carry of the season and the Minnesota Vikings severely damaged Dallas’ playoff hopes with a 34-26 victory over the Cowboys. The Vikings won a second consecutive game after they were eliminated from the postseason race before the kickoff. The Cowboys have to win their three remaining games and hope defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia goes 0-3 in order for Dallas to overtake the Eagles in the NFC East. Both of McCarthy’s TD tosses were to Jalen Nailor.

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FILE - Demonstrators chant pro-Islamic State slogans as they carry the group's flags in front of the provincial government headquarters in Mosul, 225 miles (360 kilometers) northwest of Baghdad on June 16, 2014. (AP Photo, File)

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow

December 14, 2025

The Islamic State group and other militant organizations are experimenting with artificial intelligence as a tool to boost recruitment and refine their operations. National security experts say that just as businesses, governments and individuals have embraced AI, extremist groups also will look to harness the power of AI. That means aiming to improve their cyberattacks, breaking into sensitive networks and creating deepfakes that spread confusion and fear. Leaders in Washington have responded with calls to investigate how militant groups are using AI and seek ways to encourage tech companies to share more about how their products are being potentially misused.

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Senator Ruben Gallego, has his photo taken while he campaigns with Eileen Higgins during her campaign for Miami Mayor on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Adriana Gomez)

Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach

December 14, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego is emerging as a key figure for the Democratic Party as they aim to regain Latino support lost in 2024. The Arizona Democrat has been active in New Jersey, Virginia, and Florida, supporting Democrats who won their elections. Strategists view him as a rising star and potential 2028 presidential candidate. Despite not being widely known, his background resonates with Latino voters. Gallego emphasizes affordability and working-class issues, drawing from his own experiences growing up in poverty.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77)looks to shoot over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, front left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

LeBron James hits 2 late free throws, Lakers beat Suns 116-114 after blowing 20-point lead

December 14, 2025

LeBron James made two free throws with 3.9 seconds left, Luka Doncic added 29 points and the Los Angeles Lakers recovered from blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter to top the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday night. Phoenix trailed 99-79 with 7:48 left, but took a 114-113 lead with 12.2 seconds left on Dillon Brooks’ 3-pointer over James. James was fouled on a 3-point attempt by Devin Booker with 3.9 seconds left. The 40-year-old — who finished with 26 points — missed the first free throw but made the final two to give the Lakers a 115-114 lead.

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FILE - Paul Wiggin, defensive tackle for Stanford 1954-56, talks to a local radio station at a reception for players being enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame, Aug. 10, 2006, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond, File)

Paul Wiggin, College Football Hall of Famer and former coach, dies at 91

December 14, 2025

Paul Wiggin, the former Stanford and Cleveland Browns star who was on the losing end of “The Play” coaching star quarterback John Elway and the Cardinal, died Friday. He was 91. Wiggin’s death was announced by the Browns, the Minnesota Vikings and the National Football Foundation. He was the fourth-oldest living NFF Hall of Famer. Wiggin was on the Stanford sideline in 1982 for “The Play” when California scored the winning touchdown in a 25-20 victory in the “Big Game” after Stanford’s band prematurely took the field. Wiggin played for Stanford from 1954-56. He was a two-time All-America selection as a defensive tackle and was selected the school’s Defensive Player of the Century. He spent his entire 11-year NFL career with the Browns,

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Green Bay Packers' Micah Parsons reacts after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says

December 14, 2025

Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher’s injury who spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the severity of the injury hasn’t been confirmed by test. Parsons tells the AP in a text that he’s “sickened.” Parsons’ injury is a devastating blow to the Green Bay Packers, who lost 34-26 to Denver on Sunday. The Packers fell to second place behind the Chicago Bears in the NFC North.

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Warriors coach Kerr laments shooting at Brown, calls again for common-sense gun control laws

December 14, 2025

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr lamented that he was again speaking about gun violence before a game in Portland seven years after he addressed the horrific mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Kerr spoke on Sunday night before Golden State’s game at the Trail Blazers, a day after two people were killed and nine others were wounded in a shooting at Brown University. Kerr has been an outspoken advocate for gun control laws and once again called for common-sense measures to help stem gun violence.

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Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin watches the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin returns to lineup after missing 29 games

December 14, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes have been able to reach first place in the Metropolitan Division without star defenseman Jaccob Slavin for most of the season. They got Slavin back in the lineup for Sunday’s 3-2 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers after a 29-game absence with what the team called a “lower-body injury.” He started the game and played 14:31. The 11th-year defenseman played in the first two games of the season but hadn’t played since Oct. 11. Slavin has been a cornerstone of the Hurricanes’ defense during the current streak of seven straight playoff appearances under coach Rod Brind’Amour. He was a standout performer for Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off last year and is expected to have a key role for the Americans in the Winter Olympics in February.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Katie Chin)

Matthew Stafford rallies Rams to 41-34 victory over Lions, clinching another playoff berth

December 14, 2025

Matthew Stafford passed for 368 yards and hit Colby Parkinson for two touchdowns, and the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams clinched a playoff berth with a furious second-half rally for a 41-34 victory over the Detroit Lions. Kyren Williams rushed for two scores and Blake Corum added another TD for the Rams, who came back from a double-digit deficit shortly before halftime with 20 consecutive points before securing their eighth victory in nine games. Amon-Ra St. Brown scorched his hometown team for 163 yards and two touchdowns on 13 receptions for the Lions. Detroit has alternated wins and losses since Week 5.

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Seattle Seahawks place-kicker Jason Myers (5) kicks the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seahawks outlast Philip Rivers and Colts 18-16 on Jason Myers’ 56-yard field goal

December 14, 2025

Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record six field goals, including a 56-yarder with 29 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks outlasted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts 18-16. Rivers threw a touchdown pass after coming out of retirement to make his first start in nearly five years, and he led the Colts into position for Blake Grupe’s go-ahead, 60-yard field goal with 47 seconds left. That was enough time for Sam Darnold and the Seahawks (11-3). Rashid Shaheed returned Grupe’s kickoff 28 yards to the Seattle 37, and Darnold connected with Shaheed twice for 25 yards to set up Myers.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Philip Rivers starts for Colts, ending nearly 5-year retirement at age 44

December 14, 2025

Philip Rivers is playing quarterback in the NFL again. The 44-year-old started for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Seattle, ending a nearly five-year retirement. Indianapolis signed the Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist to its practice squad on Tuesday, and he was added to the Colts’ active roster on Saturday. Rivers completed 1 of 4 passes on the Colts’ opening drive, with the lone completion a 12-yard screen pass to Michael Pittman Jr. Rivers practiced all week, but he hadn’t taken a snap since the Colts’ 27-24 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs on Jan. 9, 2021.

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III, top, celebrates with offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) after scoring against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Bills rally from 21-point deficit to beat Patriots 35-31, stay alive in AFC East race

December 14, 2025

The Buffalo Bills have kept themselves in the race for the AFC East title. Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, and James Cook ran for two TDs and caught another as Buffalo rallied from a 21-0 deficit to beat the New England Patriots 35-31 on Sunday. The Bills prevented the Patriots from clinching the division. Buffalo avoided being swept by a division opponent for the first time since 2019. The Bills also overcame a double-digit deficit for the third time this year. The Patriots lost their first division game of the season and their 10-game win streak ended.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is checked on after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Mahomes injured late as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory

December 14, 2025

The Los Angeles Chargers eliminate the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention with a 16-13 victory on Sunday. Derwin James intercepts Gardner Minshew’s pass in the closing seconds to secure the 16-13 win. Justin Herbert, playing with a broken hand, throws for 210 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers complete a regular-season sweep of Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes leaves the game with a knee injury after being tackled by Da’Shawn Hand. Minshew steps in but throws a crucial interception in the fourth quarter. The Chargers, now 10-4, edge closer to a playoff berth, while the Chiefs’ playoff hopes ended with the loss.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over Cardinals

December 14, 2025

C.J. Stroud threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns and the Houston Texans jumped out to a big early lead and cruised to a 40-20 victory over the slumping Arizona Cardinals. The Texans (9-5) have won six straight games for the first time since a nine-game winning streak in 2018 to improve their playoff hopes. It’s the sixth straight loss for the Cardinals (3-11), whose last win came on Nov. 3 against the Cowboys. Houston got going immediately with its fastest score of the season when Stroud connected with Nico Collins on a 57-yard touchdown on the second play of the game. Collins took the short throw, escaped two diving defenders at around the 40 and ran untouched into the end zone for the score.

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Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett does a television interview at the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump’s views if he is chair

December 14, 2025

A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair says he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates. Hassett’s comments Sunday come as Trump is reportedly in final interviews with potential replacements for the Fed’s current chair, Jerome Powell. Trump’s outspokenness about interest rates has raised concerns about the Fed’s independence from day-to-day politics under any chair he appoints.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jalen Hurts rebounds with 3 TD passes as Eagles snap losing streak in 31-0 rout of Raiders

December 14, 2025

Jalen Hurts bounced back from his worst NFL game by throwing three touchdown passes and Saquon Barkley added a 2-yard touchdown run as the Philadelphia Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak with a 31-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The Eagles are 9-5 and finally showed signs of life under offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Hurts threw a 27-yard touchdown to A.J. Brown early in the fourth quarter. The Raiders are 2-12 and lost their eighth straight game. Kenny Pickett struggled in his first start at quarterback for the injured Geno Smith.

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New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek (13) dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

For players like Knicks guard Tyler Kolek, the NBA Cup may be quite the payday

December 14, 2025

The New York Knicks are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The game won’t affect standings or official stats, but a trophy, bragging rights and prize money are on the line. By reaching the final, each player on both teams has secured $212,373. The winning team will earn an additional $308,560 per player. Knicks backup guard Tyler Kolek, who makes $2.2 million this season, sees this as a significant opportunity. Kolek’s performance in the semifinals was crucial, and he hopes to use his bonus for a special gift for his dad.

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FILE - A JetBlue logo is displayed on the side of a jet as it taxis at Boston's Logan International Airport, Jan. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)

JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tanker

December 14, 2025

A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker, and the pilot blamed the military plane for crossing his path. The incident Friday involved JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curaçao, which is just off the coast of Venezuela, en route to New York City’s JFK airport. It comes as the U.S. military has stepped up its drug interdiction activities in the Caribbean and is also seeking to increase pressure on Venezuela’s government.

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FILE - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Merrill Kelly throws to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game, Aug. 13, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

December 14, 2025

Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced and is pending a physical. The right-hander spent the first 6 1/2 years of his career with the Diamondbacks before the pending free agent was dealt to the Texas Rangers at this year’s trade deadline in July. He was good for both teams, finishing with a combined 12-9 record and 3.52 ERA. Kelly’s return to Arizona isn’t a huge surprise considering he’s a Scottsdale native and played in college at Arizona State.

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‘Zootopia 2’ retakes No. 1 at box office, crosses $1 billion worldwide

December 14, 2025

“Zootopia 2” has regained the No. 1 spot at the box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release. According to studio estimates Sunday, The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year’s second film to cross $1 billion worldwide. With “Avatar: Fire and Ash” arriving Friday, it was a relatively quiet weekend in theaters. There were no major new releases, leaving holdovers “Zootopia 2” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” to duke it out for the top spot. The edge went to “Zootopia 2,” which has quickly amassed $1.14 billion in ticket sales thanks to its enormous success in China. “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” collected $15.4 million, a drop of 70% from its above-expectations debut.

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) tackles Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

TJ Watt is basically irreplaceable for the Steelers. Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer are ready to try

December 14, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to try to protect their AFC North lead without T.J. Watt. The perennial All-Pro outside linebacker is recovering from a partially collapsed lung and will miss a Monday night visit by Miami. Nick Herbig and rookie Jack Sawyer will see increased playing time alongside Alex Highsmith with Watt sidelined. Herbig has shown flashes of brilliance this season. His 6 1/2 sacks rank second on the team behind Watt’s 7. Herbig says replacing Watt is impossible but added that he and Sawyer will do what they can to honor him with their play.

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Norwich City Hall is decorated for the annual "Light Up City Hall" event in Norwich, Conn., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Scenes from Hallmark movie Sugar Plum Twist were filmed at City Hall. (AP Photo/Susan Haigh)

Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut’s quaint filming locations

December 14, 2025

Connecticut is working to become a destination for holiday movie fans, promoting its charming towns featured in films by Hallmark and Lifetime. The state has launched the nation’s first Christmas Movie Trail, a self-guided tour of locations where 22 films were made. It has sparked online buzz and boosted business for some attractions. Fans are visiting places like Wethersfield, where parts of “Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane” were shot. The holiday movie industry is booming, with 100 new films released annually. Connecticut’s marketing officer says the trail is also part of a rebranding effort to promote the state as a great place to live and work.

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FILE - Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami appears during a press conference at the Waseda University in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York

December 14, 2025

Haruki Murakami recently received two honors in New York for his contributions to literature and cultural exchange. On Tuesday, the Center for Fiction awarded him its Lifetime of Excellence in Fiction Award. Two days later, the Japan Society celebrated him with a jazzy tribute called “Murakami Mixtape” and gave him its annual prize for fostering U.S.-Japan relations. Murakami is known for novels like “Kafka on the Shore” and “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.” His interests in music and culture were highlighted during the events. Murakami reflected on his experiences in New York and the evolving global presence of Japanese culture.

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In Memoriam

Brett Patrick Hyde | 12/14/2025

December 14, 2025

View The Obituary For Brett Patrick Hyde. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Brett Patrick Hyde on this permanent online memorial presented by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

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FILE - This combination photo shows Brian Jack, left, speaking at a campaign rally, March 9, 2024, in Rome, Ga. and Lauren Underwood speaking with reporters, Aug. 9, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, Nathan Howard)

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her

December 14, 2025

Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he’s become a key figure in the Oval Office. Jack is the top recruiter for his party’s House campaign team and he regularly reviews potential candidates with President Donald Trump. On the Democratic side, Lauren Underwood of Illinois is working to recruit Democratic candidates to challenge the Republicans’ House majority. Both lawmakers were shaped by the 2018 midterms, when Democrats flipped many Republican seats during Trump’s first term. In the 2026 midterms, Underwood is aiming  to repeat that success, while Jack is focusing on supporting Trump’s agenda.

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