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Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.
14 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.
1 day ago in Sports
Texans’ C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a second straight game Sunday when the Texans visit the Tennessee Titans.
1 day ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz seals year-ending No. 1 ranking with another win at the ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men's tennis on Thursday by beating Lorenzo Musetti to sweep his group at the ATP Finals.
2 days ago in Sports
Cowboys’ hearts heavy after the death of Marshawn Kneeland, coach Brian Schottenheimer says
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, and that they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate last week.
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1 day ago in Features, Trending
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.
1 week ago in Features, Trending
Rockefeller Christmas tree is harvested from upstate New York and begins trek to Manhattan
The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City.
2 weeks ago in Features
The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s an unprecedented space streak: 25 years of people…
2 weeks ago in Features, World
This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk
Mexican marigold growers say they've been left reeling by torrential rains, stretching drought and other impacts from climate change — caused by the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal – that have grown increasingly common.
2 weeks ago in Features
How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions
The robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab is a testing ground for tiny drones that can be deployed in search and rescue missions even in dark, smoky or stormy conditions.
Sports
9 minutes ago in Local, Sports
Area High School Football Playoff Scoreboard – Friday, 11/14
Area High School Football Playoff Scoreboard - Friday, 11/14
35 minutes ago in Local, Sports
Louisell sets JMU Volleyball single-season kills record, Dukes fall to Texas State
Kennedy Louisell set the James Madison single-season kills record, but Texas State held on for a five-set (25-18, 19-25, 13-25, 25-22, 8-15) win over the Dukes on Friday evening in front of a program-record 937 fans inside the Convocation Center.
13 hours ago in Sports
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.
14 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.
Entertainment
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night
It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."
1 day ago in Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."
2 days ago in Entertainment
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should…
2 days ago in Entertainment
Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit
When Sofia Coppola was 20 years old and figuring out who she wanted to be in the world, Angelica Huston offered some advice: "Not everyone's going to love you. Don't waste your time on the people who don't," Coppola recalled Wednesday night in New York at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit, where she was being honored for her films.
Local News
9 minutes ago in Local, Sports
Area High School Football Playoff Scoreboard – Friday, 11/14
Area High School Football Playoff Scoreboard - Friday, 11/14
35 minutes ago in Local, Sports
Louisell sets JMU Volleyball single-season kills record, Dukes fall to Texas State
Kennedy Louisell set the James Madison single-season kills record, but Texas State held on for a five-set (25-18, 19-25, 13-25, 25-22, 8-15) win over the Dukes on Friday evening in front of a program-record 937 fans inside the Convocation Center.
JMU Volleyball lets 2-0 lead slip away as they lose to Texas State in five sets
Texas State rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat James Madison volleyball, (25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 21-25, 12-15), on Thursday night at the Convocation Center.
Bridgewater upsets No. 25 Lynchburg to advance to ODAC Volleyball Championship
Bridgewater women's volleyball knocked out nationally ranked Lynchburg in the ODAC semifinals in a thrilling five-set victory Thursday night on the road. The No. 3 seeded Eagles advances to the ODAC championship on Saturday as the host team facing No. 4 seed Washington & Lee.
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14 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.
1 day ago in Features, Trending
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.
2 days ago in National, Trending
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.



























