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Oregon advanced to face Texas Tech in a quarterfinal gameRound one of college football playoffs is underwayOutkick 'Hot Mic' co-host Jonathan Hutton joins 'Fox News Live' with his predictions for the college football playoffs.Oregon defeated James Madison 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday.

Oregon outlasts JMU in first round of College Football Playoff

The winter solstice is upon us, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year.People across the country have already faced multiple blankets of white snow where they live, but the winter solstice marks the first official day of winter.The solstice also marks the start of the Pagan holiday, Yule, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Winter solstice 2025: When is the official start of winter?

I'm not a great cook, but if you lay out the exact ingredients -- already measured, prepped and ready to go -- on the kitchen counter, I'll happily make the meal. That's Tulane. Give the Green Wave turnovers and short fields, and they can plate points.

Best bets for Tulane-Ole Miss: Why betting the Mean Green's team total is the way to go

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are arguing the death penalty should be suspended from his federal murder case due to Attorney General Pam Bondi's alleged "conflict of interest," according to a new court filing.In an overnight court filing, defense attorneys accused Bondi of failing to disclose her work at the lobbying firm Ballard Partners, which "lists United Health Group as a regular client," and "that she personally financially profited from Ballard's lucrative relationship with UHG."

Mangione argues for suspension of death penalty in his case

Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.

Authorities seek motive in Brown University and MIT professor shootings

A woman recently celebrated her dog’s second birthday—knowing it would be her last.Cherry, 22, from Minnesota, who goes by u/CobainTrain on Reddit, where she shared photos from Jinx’s celebrations that took place on December 3. While the images appear joyful as the mixed rescue dog smiles wearing a colorful party hat, the caption states she is “getting euthanized.”

Gen Z Owner Decides To Euthanize Dog After 2nd Birthday, Tears Over Reason

Blakeman currently leads New York's largest suburban county and has positioned himself as tough on crimeBruce Blakeman launches bid for NY GovernorNassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the launch of his campaign for the New York governorship and react to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's appointment of an ex-convict as a crime adviser.

Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor after Stefanik exit

The time is running out, and Amazon is helping you get those last-minute gifts delivered on time for Christmas morning. Even better, today, Saturday, December 20, only, you can also save on those last-minute gifts during Amazon's Super Saturday Sale.During this sale, Amazon is offering several deals on last-minute holiday best-sellers and last-minute stocking stuffers under $25.

Shop the Amazon Super Saturday Sale for hot deals on last-minute gifts

A star of the Netflix series "Stranger Things" took theatergoers at Broadway's "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" by surprise Friday night.

Jamie Campbell Bower reprises "Stranger Things" role in Broadway cameo

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL suffered during a Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.Chiefs' vice president of sports medicine and performance, Rick Buckholder, revealed a potential timeline for Mahomes at around nine months - which puts him in position to return for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Play That Ended Patrick Mahomes’ Season

Your pin is on the invoice, so be carefulMost people think of identity theft as someone stealing your credit card or Social Security number. However, there are many other ways someone can use your information against you.Owning a car comes with a surprising number of security concerns.

Man Gets a Call From AutoZone. A Stranger is Using His Account to Buy Unexpected Items: ‘I Have Never Experienced What I Experienced Today’

The super flu strain is spreading widely around the country and to make matters worse, it is not included in the flu vaccine this year, experts say.The nation’s hospitalization rate went up by 14.3 % as of Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

‘Super flu’ hitting these states the hardest: Here are the symptoms

The Powerball jackpot soared to a staggering $1.6 billion after Saturday night’s highly anticipated drawing produced no lucky winner, leaving the fourth-largest prize in the lottery game’s history up for grabs.The winning numbers drawn were 4, 5, 28, 52, 69, and 20 as the Powerball.

Powerball jackpot jumps up to $1.6B — fourth-largest prize in game’s history

A Maryland mom who captured her husband and their two children at Christmas had no idea it would be his last.Natalie McCarter and her husband Raymond (Ray) McCarter Jr. were in the thick of family life, raising their two young children Raina and Cole when their lives changed in an instant.

Mom Captures Husband With Kids at Christmas—Not Knowing It Will Be His Last

It was a simple conversation with her future husband that helped Amy Lee write the anthem of a generationAmy Lee had no way of knowing just how impactful the song she wrote at 19 years old would eventually become. Years before she found herself fronting one of the biggest rock bands of the new millennium, she had penned some lyrics inspired by one simple question that changed her life.

"I was 21 years old. I don’t think it matters how old you are – there’s no way to be prepared for it." The story of the one simple but devastating question that led to Evanescence writing their biggest hit

The young father faces decades in prison after a heart-wrenching, careless incident resulted in the death of his baby son.A man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter after leaving his baby son in the middle of an intersection and running him over with his truck.

Monster Florida dad put his baby son in the road and crushed him with truck after baby wipes fight

DEAR ABBY: My parents were married for 50 years. My dad remarried a nice lady a year after Mom died. Within two months of meeting her, they were engaged.Dad made more than a few missteps, including announcing the engagement on Facebook before informing Mom’s sister, inviting the new wife to Mom’s delayed out-of-town memorial service, bragging about his “child bride” (she’s 72, and he’s 82) to the priest at my nephew’s hospice death bed, ignoring Mom’s wishes to have her ashes placed in a sectarian columbarium rather than scattered in her favorite state park, and other actions that felt like a slap in our faces and disrespect for Mom’s memory.

Dear Abby: Remarried dad’s behavior makes daughter cringe

A new polling map has shown President Donald Trump’s approval ratings continue to reflect deep regional divides across the U.S.According to the latest state-by-state data compiled by Civiqs, only about 40 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, while roughly 56 percent disapprove and four percent of respondents neither approving nor disapproving.

Map Shows Donald Trump’s Approval Rating in Every State After 11 Months

NICK Cannon has appeared in separate family photos with all but two of his six baby mamas to celebrate the holidays.The actor shares 10 young children with six different women, including Alyssa Scott, LaNisha Cole, Bre Tiesi, Abby de la Rosa, Brittany Bell, and Mariah Carey.

Nick Cannon poses for separate holiday photos with 4 of 6 baby mamas – as fans wonder ‘how does he have the time?’

Support Local JournalismThe driver involved in a crash in a Walmart parking lot has died days after the collision.The incident occurred at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, when a yet-to-be identified person driving a Chrysler Pacifica minivan collided with an unoccupied vehicle parked in the Walmart parking lot on State Street in Garden City.

Police: Driver dead after collision in Walmart parking lot

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces on Saturday stopped an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks as President Donald Trump continues to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.The pre-dawn operation comes days after Trump announced a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers coming in and out of the South American country and follows the Dec. 10 seizure by American forces of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.

US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

A Kremlin envoy says peace talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were pressing on "constructively" in Florida.The talks are part of the Trump administration's monthslong push for peace that also included meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin earlier this week.

Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively'

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is an inflammatory condition characterized by boil-like abscesses in folds of skin that tend to rub together, such as the armpits, breasts, groin, and buttocks. HS can release foul-smelling fluid when they open and often leave behind severe scars that can restrict movement, making it difficult to treat.

How to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Black People

Eggs last longer than you think. We talked to an expert about the best way to store them and how to tell if they're still fresh.Eggs are a core part of many recipes from breakfast frittatas to fresh baked cookies. However, you might be wondering if those eggs you purchased last week are still good after the best by date printed on the carton.

How Long Do Eggs Really Last in the Fridge? An Expert Explains

During Saturday night's (Dec. 20) Ariana Grande–hosted episode, the show closed with a sketch that doubled as a farewell for Yang.Trending on BillboardBowen Yang‘s final episode as a cast member on Saturday Night Live ended not with a punchline, but with a song — and a moment that felt unmistakably like a goodbye.

Bowen Yang Says Goodbye to ‘SNL’ With Help From Ariana Grande and Cher

Blue Origin made history Saturday, sending for the first time a person who uses a wheelchair past the Kármán line, an internationally recognized boundary of space that's 62 miles above Earth.Michaela "Michi" Benthaus, who suffered a spinal cord injury after a mountain biking accident in 2018, and her five teammates, who nicknamed themselves the "Out of the Blue" crew, spent several minutes in microgravity before safely returning to Earth with the assistance of parachutes and a retro thrust system.

Blue Origin sends person using a wheelchair to space for the 1st time

Dallas traded 2027 first-round pick for Quinnen Williams but won't see playoff return on investmentBrou gives Cowboys 'F' after loss to Vikings; should Dallas' season be seen as disappointment | FTFChris Broussard graded the Dallas Cowboys after their loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Cowboys' Super Bowl drought reaches 30 years after Eagles become first repeat NFC East winner since 2004

We appreciate the fact that classic car auctions have something for everyone, though they're typically associated with collectors who have deep pockets. We've all seen some pretty eye-watering prices when it comes to collector vehicles, and that's just as true for motorcycles as it is for cars and trucks.

7 Of The Most Expensive Motorcycles Ever Sold

Bowen Yang got teary-eyed during the final sketch on Saturday’s episode of “Saturday Night Live,” which was his last.The 5-time Primetime Emmy nominee – who confirmed via his social media earlier on Saturday that he was retiring from “SNL” after the telecast – played a Delta Sky Club employee working his last shift at the airport on Christmas Eve, armed with a broken eggnog machine.

Bowen Yang tearfully bids farewell to ‘Saturday Night Live’ with the help of Cher and Ariana Grande

Recent cases include Florida cheerleader's homicide and passenger who reportedly died after 33 drinksAnna Kepner cruise death becoming ‘quagmire’ amid FBI reviewFox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett weighs in on the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship and the FBI’s investigation.

Cruise ship chaos mounts as deaths, crimes on board shatter illusions of safety at sea, experts warn

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Want to enter 2026 with a fresh start? Clean your mattress this weekend. Christmas is right around the corner and it's time to tick off your to-do list, including the household jobs you've put off for ages.

It's the last weekend to clean your mattress before Christmas — why you should and the 3 vital steps to get rid of winter germs, smells and stains

As Trump on 'Saturday Night Live,' James Austin Johnson defended the renaming of the Trump-Kennedy Center."Saturday Night Live" is closing out 2025 with a holiday message from President Donald Trump.The cold open of the final "SNL" episode of the year featured James Austin Johnson as Trump delivering a special holiday-themed speech in the White House.