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Venezuela judge convicts 6 American oil execs, orders prison

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:27:35 -0500

Defense lawyers for six American oil executives held for three years in Venezuela say a judge has found them guilty of corruption charges and immediately sentenced them to prison

Police: Woman dead after van crashes into Buffalo monument

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:01:08 -0500

The male driver was in critical condition after the speeding van crashed.

San Antonio police kill man in trailer park fire, shootout

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:37:17 -0500

San Antonio police say officers shot and killed a man who fired on officers and set his trailer on fire

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes flight in virus times

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:54:33 -0500

The balloons were in the sky and the marching bands took to the streets for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday

3 charged with murder in disabled Chicago man's slaying

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:15:18 -0500

A Chicago couple acting as caretakers for a mentally ill man and a third person have been charged with murder in the man’s slaying

Alabama mail carrier surprises birthday boy with a gift

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:56:32 -0500

Chip Matthews loves picking up the mail

Prison sentence for man who threatened Black renters

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:28:00 -0500

A North Carolina man who pleaded guilty to charges that he threatened to shoot a Black family for renting a home has been sentenced to more than two years in prison

Today in History

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:45 -0500

Today in History Today is Thursday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2020. There are 35 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 26, 2000, Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris certified George W. Bush the winner over Al Gore in the state’s presidential balloting by a 537-vote margin. On this date: In 1789, Americans observed a day of thanksgiving set aside by President George Washington to mark the adoption of the Constitution of the United States. In 1883, former slave and abolitionist Sojourner Truth died in Battle Creek, Mich. In 1917, the National Hockey League was founded in Montreal, succeeding the National Hockey Association. In 1933, a judge in New York ruled the James Joyce book “Ulysses” was not obscene and could be published in the United States. In 1941, U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull delivered a note to Japan’s ambassador to the United States, Kichisaburo Nomura (kee-chee-sah-boor-oh noh-moo-rah), setting forth U.S. demands for...

Trump administration denies planned mine near Alaska fishery

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:17:03 -0500

The Trump administration has effectively killed a proposed gold and copper mine near the headwaters of the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery in southwest Alaska

Black Lives Matter flag becomes issue in Florida community

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:30:01 -0500

As demonstrations against police brutality roiled the country earlier this year, Antoine Mickle began noticing the flags going up in his Florida neighborhood declaring “Blue Lives Matter."

Patricia on Lions future: 'I focus one day at a time'

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:30:00 GMT

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia insists he isn't thinking about his job security amid mounting pressure following his side's defeat to the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving.

Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:44:00 GMT

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for coronavirus and will not play in their game on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has reported, per sources informed of the situation.

Washington dominate dismal Cowboys

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:15:00 GMT

Antonio Gibson rushed for three touchdowns as the Washington Football Team climbed into first place in the NFC East with a 41-16 dismantling of the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.

Liverpool defender Robertson launches charity

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Liverpool defender and Scotland captain Andy Robertson has launched his own charity to give young people across the country an equal start in life through football-themed projects and provide opportunities to support socially-deprived and critically-ill children.

Liverpool's Midtjylland CL fixture moved to Dortmund

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:17:00 GMT

Liverpool's last Champions League group stage fixture against FC Midtjylland has been rescheduled to take place in Dortmund.

Papers: PL clubs set for big losses as fans return

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:40:00 GMT

Man Utd assisted by UK security agency after cyber attack

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:30:00 GMT

The UK's cyber security agency is assisting Manchester United over a cyber attack earlier this month which has left the football club unable to yet fully restore its computer systems.

NFL Thanksgiving: As it happened

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Wimbledon win shootout to knock Barrow out of FA Cup

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:51:00 GMT

AFC Wimbledon kept their cool in a 4-2 penalty shootout win to overcome a brave display from League Two side Barrow to book their place in the second round of the FA Cup.

Rangers miss chance to qualify as Benfica fight back

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:55:00 GMT

Rangers threw away a two-goal lead in the second half to draw 2-2 with Benfica at Ibrox, but still sit in a good position to qualify from Europa League Group D.

The best Black Friday deals 2020: all the top sales around

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:00:14 +0000

Black Friday deals 2020 are here already, and we have all the best early sales from Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy.

This Acer Nitro 5 Black Friday deal gets you ray-traced gaming from a $949 laptop

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:57:40 +0000

Get ray-traced gaming for less than $1,000 thanks to this Black Friday deal on an Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop.

Best Black Friday Air Fryer deals 2020: the best from Ninja, Aria, Cuisinart, and more

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:47:18 +0000

Theseare the best Black Friday air fryer deals around to make oil-free frying cheaper and easier than ever.

Home Depot Black Friday deals 2020: the best deals for your home at the lowest prices of the season

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:08:25 +0000

Your guide to the Home Depot Black Friday deals as they go live with all the best deals in one place.

Hot Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals, bundles and games you can get right now

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:00:37 +0000

Don’t miss these Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals before they're gone for good.

These are the free sets you can get with Lego Black Friday deals this year

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:55:30 +0000

Depending on what you buy, the Lego Black Friday deals could net you one or two free sets on top of your purchase.

Should you buy a Polaroid TV this Black Friday? Our guide to the budget TV brand

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:53:51 +0000

TechRadar takes you through whether Polaroid TVs are worth a look for the price.

The best Black Friday deal is the AirPods Pro on sale for $169.99 at Amazon

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:48:33 +0000

The best Black Friday deal we've spotted so far, Amazon has the AirPods Pro on sale for a record-low price of $169.99.

The best Black Friday PS4 deal is the gift that keeps on giving: cheap PS Plus

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:28:42 +0000

Black Friday is the best time to pick up a 12-month PS Plus membership. Here are the best PS Plus discounts we're seeing right now.

These small TVs are the absolute cheapest Black Friday TV deals you'll find

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:27:56 +0000

Get a 32-inch small TV for less – well, even less than usual – in these compact Black Friday TV deals.

‘The Masked Singer’ Recap: A Legendary Singer-Songwriter Is Revealed As Broccoli In Group C Finals

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:00:01 +0000

'The Masked Singer' celebrated Thanksgiving by revealing the identity of Broccoli at the end of the Group C finals.

Amelia Gray Hamlin, 19, Gushes She’s ‘Thankful’ For Scott Disick, 37, Amidst Romance Speculation

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:03:25 +0000

Out of all of the things that Amelia Gray Hamlin was ‘grateful’ for on Thanksgiving, her rumored relationship with Scott Disick apparently is one of them, judging by the photo of them together she just shared.

‘VPR’s Jax Taylor Gushes Over Brittany Cartwright As He Reveals She’s ‘Insecure’ About Her Pregnancy Body

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:55:59 +0000

Jax Taylor says he's making sure that wife Brittany Cartwright knows how beautiful her pregnant body is, reassuring her that the changes in her figure make her lovely.

Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani, John Legend & More Stars Celebrate Thanksgiving 2020 — Pics

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:37:24 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! Though this year’s Turkey Day may be a bit different, some of the biggest stars – like Justin Bieber and Rebel Wilson – celebrated Turkey Day with plenty of food, love, and gratitude.

Larsa Pippen, 47, Slays In Sexy Little Black Dress After Holding Hands With Mystery Man – Pic

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:23:57 +0000

After clashing with the KarJenners, battling COVID, and getting some PDA with a mysterious hunk, Larsa Pippen decided she needed a little ‘me time,’ so she went shopping while rocking a little black dress!

Clare Crawley Jumps Into Dale Moss’ Arms As They Take Romantic Walk On The Beach — Watch

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:42:07 +0000

Clare Crawley and Dale Moss spent their first Thanksgiving together as an engaged couple, and it was just as romantic as you'd think. They frolicked in the ocean while in twinning outfits.

Dwayne Johnson Roasts His Infamous ’90s Look After It Becomes A ‘Float’ For Macy’s Parade

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:05:28 +0000

After The Rock’s now-infamous ‘Fanny Pack’ photos got turned into a ‘float’ for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the ‘Jumanji’ star said it was probably the ‘coolest’ thing to ever happen to him.

Travis Scott Skipped Going Home To Houston So He Could Spend Thanksgiving With Kylie & Stormi

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:43:27 +0000

Travis Scott threw a Turkey Drive in Houston yesterday, but only made a FaceTime appearance because he's spending Thanksgiving with Kylie Jenner and their daughter Stormi in Palm Springs.

‘Virgin River’s Newest Star Sarah Dugdale Teases Lizzie’s Arrival: She’s A ‘Wild Child’

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:30:00 +0000

There's a new resident in Virgin River in season 2. Sarah Dugdale joins the cast as Lizzie, and she spoke EXCLUSIVELY with HL about how Lizzie stirs things up, as well as the romance blooming between Lizzie and another character.

Patrick Mahomes’ Fiancee Brittany Matthews Shows Off Baby Bump During Pregnancy Workout

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:52:21 +0000

Super Bowl champ Patrick Mahomes' pregnant fiancee Brittany Matthews is showing off how she's she's keeping strong and fit while rocking a growing baby bump.