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Schools have generally been working hard to meet the special educational needs of an array of students — those with learning disabilities, those learning English, those with behavioral issues and those whose households struggle with poverty. But they have widely …

A friend recently showed me some messages she’d received from a couple of relatives, one of whom she had planned to see on Thanksgiving. Ostensibly, these were political messages, castigating her for her failure to support Donald Trump. But really, …

The bawdy, One-Crazy-Night comedy has been a tried-and-true (and sometimes tired and blue) staple for decades, from “Risky Business” to “Sixteen Candles,” from “Dazed and Confused” to “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle” to “Superbad” to “Booksmart,” and director/co-writer …

DEAR ABBY: I’m in middle school and part of a large friend group. I have one friend, “Kaleigh,” who completely changed last year because of the influence of another girl. Kaleigh started saying inappropriate things and talking only about boys. …

A gunman who prompted a SWAT standoff when he shot out of a second story apartment window remains barricaded inside Wednesday morning on the Far South Side. Around 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired in the …

Two paramedics were among four people hurt when an ambulance collided with an SUV Tuesday night in a South Side intersection. A CFD ambulance was westbound on 35th Street with its lights and sirens going when it collided with a …

The Packers appear to have hit on a good young inside linebacker with Edgerrin Cooper, their second-round pick from the 2024 draft. Cooper has only started once in his 10 games, in Week 8, but has been a key member …

We are heading into the home stretch on the Juan Soto free-agency sweepstakes–or, at least, we hope we are. There have been reports that initial contract offers from five teams are in, and that there will be counteroffers and increased …

TODAY’S WORD — LUNITIDAL LUNITIDAL: loon-ih-TYE-dul: Pertaining to the part of tidal movement dependent on the moon. Average mark 26 words Time limit 40 minutes Can you find 31 or more words in LUNITIDAL? The list will be published tomorrow. …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Pill, 39; Jaleel White, 48; Fisher Stevens, 61; Kathryn Bigelow, 73. Happy Birthday: Say goodbye to who or what causes you grief. Unity is the passage to success and completion, and knowing when to …

Dear Eric: Two months ago, I lost the love of my life when he died unexpectedly. I have known him for almost 10 years, first as friends that evolved into serious dating. I learned a week after he passed that …

Jerry Jeudy has perfected the art of the cryptic message, and the Cleveland Browns receiver dropped another teaser ahead of his return to Denver. The Broncos traded Jeudy — a former first-round pick — to the Browns this offseason for …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m in the middle of planning my wedding, and as part of that, I’ve always dreamed of having a bachelorette trip with my closest friends in Italy. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I don’t know if I …

Dear Eric: Two months ago, I lost the love of my life when he died unexpectedly. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Cut out of the will? I’m angry – and suspicious Advice | Asking Eric: I told my girlfriend …

DEAR ABBY: I’m in middle school and part of a large friend group. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: Can I follow my Pinterest dreams without consulting my husband? Advice | Dear Abby: She makes excuses for her bratty teen, …

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 27, the 332nd day of 2024. There are 34 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 27, 2003, President George W. Bush flew to Iraq under extraordinary secrecy and security to spend Thanksgiving …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have two well-behaved, medium-sized dogs. Every day, morning and evening, the three of us take a constitutional walk, with the two of them on leashes. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: He’s a charming man if …

By Melissa Clark, The New York Times The traditional Thanksgiving table generally sticks to a muted, autumnal palette: bland beiges and tans, maybe accentuated by ruddy orange or maroon, and mild flavors to match. This is a great year to …

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 27, the 332nd day of 2024. There are 34 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 27, 2003, President George W. Bush flew to Iraq under extraordinary secrecy and security to spend Thanksgiving …

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST today (1 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Libra into Scorpio. Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024: You are warm …

The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with injuries ahead of their Thanksgiving Day showdown against the New York Giants, including star receiver CeeDee Lamb, who enters the matchup noticeably hobbled. Lamb has been battling multiple injuries but has remained a key …

SAN JOSE – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver on a South Bay freeway Tuesday night, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian hit and killed by driver Monday in Hayward Crashes and Disasters …

HAYWARD – A driver hit and killed a pedestrian Monday night in Hayward, police said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Fremont: Person killed after crashing stolen motorcycle Crashes and Disasters | Man killed in hit-and-run crash in East Bay …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today you’re strong and independent! You want to do …

Former Bills linebacker Leonard Floyd is looking forward to making his return to Orchard Park when the San Francisco 49ers, take on Buffalo in this week’s Sunday Night Football matchup. “I most definitely circled this one because Buffalo is a …

DUBLIN — An Oakland man has been convicted of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting of a man who had just been beaten up by the defendant’s father and was running from the San Leandro bar where the fight occurred. …

The Denver Broncos finalized a decision that was made eight weeks ago in Week 4 when they cut former starting tight end Greg Dulcich ahead of their Week 13 tilt against the Cleveland Browns. Dulcich had been inactive since then …

SAN JOSE – A 46-year-old San Jose man was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of stealing more than $18,000 worth of LEGO sets and other merchandise from Target stores in the area over the past year, according to authorities. …

Blake Snell’s tenure in San Francisco is over, but the Giants will continue seeing him pretty frequently in the coming years. Snell is signing a five-year, $182 million deal with the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to …

Matas Buzelis played for the Bulls on Tuesday night. He threw down a sweet dunk and scored nine points in a win against the Wizards. Forty-one miles west in Oswego at about the same time his brother Vincas was on …

LONDON — If life imitates art, a vandal in the English countryside may be haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Police in the town of Shrewsbury are investigating how a tombstone that marked the fictional grave of …

Mike Tomlin had a unique perspective on the failed Hail Mary attempt during a loss to the Cleveland Browns that ended with two players fighting. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens didn’t appear to make any attempt on the ball …

The frustration in the Chicago Bears locker room is as bad, if not worse, than it is throughout the fan base. Chicago (4-7) entered the season with big expectations and playoff hopes, which have been all but dashed over a …

The Philadelphia Eagles lost one of the leaders of its defense when veteran defensive end Brandon Graham tore his triceps in a 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. The Eagles, who are on a 7-game winning …

WASHINGTON — President elect Donald J. Trump announced on Tuesday night that he would nominate Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor of health policy and outspoken critic of the nation’s public health system, to lead the National Institutes of Health. …

The fourth edition of the College Football Playoff rankings did nothing to cool off one of the hottest topics in the sport: Whether Boise State, as the highest-ranked team from the Group of Five, could steal an opening-round bye from …

FREMONT – A motorcyclist crashed and died Saturday in Fremont after speeding away from an officer, according to police. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Man killed in hit-and-run crash in East Bay Crashes and Disasters | Richmond sideshow, speeding …

LAS VEGAS — Shedeur Sanders fits Sin City like a sequin glove. “When you look at our options for next year, hands down, he is the No. 1 pick in my opinion,” Patrick Brannon, a Raiders fan from Jamestown, Tenn., …

A judge who declined to jail a man on domestic violence charges weeks before he allegedly killed his wife is no longer hearing cases because of “anonymous threats,” Cook County’s top judge announced Tuesday. Judge Thomas Nowinski was not on …

WASHINGTON – It wasn’t the kind of shot that Wizards rookie Carlton Carrington had been practicing. At least he better not be. Midway through the first half, the No. 14 overall pick from Pittsburgh split the Bulls defense and had …