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Tennessee embarrassed Alabama. CFP committee embarrassed itself
We’ve seen some memorable selection committee crazy in the College Football Playoff era, some absolutely unimaginable contradictions.
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Week 11 preview: Waco High vs. University
University coach Charles Foster said this ought to be called the Waco ISD Super Bowl, because with a playoff berth on the line, it doesn't get much bigger than this....
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault after bombshell trial
The British comedian, 51, was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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To preserve the free press, courts must protect copyright | Danielle Coffey
From our country’s beginning, the Founders recognized that American democracy would rely on a flourishing independent press. The Constitution protects a free press through the First Amendment, of course, but also through a less celebrated provision: its recognition of the…...
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Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame
Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokmon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe. The winners emerged Thursday from a field of 12 finalists that included Bo...
business
Trump seeks to erase first criminal conviction of a US president
President Donald Trump's lawyers will try to persuade a New York appeals court Thursday to throw out his hush money conviction, two years after it made history. The conviction, on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to obscure a $130,000 payment to adult film performe...
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When should you order holiday gifts? Why early planning pays off
Compartés reports suggest ordering holiday gifts early to avoid shipping delays and sold-out items.
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Handle with care: Cracking the elusive problem of giving robots a sense of touch
The Infinite Loop by Nebius reports on advancements in robotic touch, highlighting startups like Touchlab developing technologies for dexterous robots, essential for complex tasks....
business
Elon Musk's business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue
As Republicans suffered a landslide defeat, one of the biggest losers of the U.S. midterms was not on the ballot: Elon Musk.
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Week 11 preview: Harker Heights at Midway
This one tonight decides the district title: The Knights aren't about to hand over the gold ball without a fight. The Panthers would love nothing more than to take it....
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Burleson County sheriff warns of suspicious white van after men approached child near Somerville
The Burleson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for a suspicious white van after two men reportedly approached and followed a child walking home from a mailbox Wednesday afternoon. Deputies were called to the Somerville area after someone reported t...
