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By Stephanie Armour, Sam Whitehead, Julie Rovner, KFF Health News (TNS) President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House could embolden Republicans who want to weaken or repeal the Affordable Care Act, but implementing such sweeping changes would still require …

Anna Claire Vollers | (TNS) Stateline.org Officials in blue states are vowing to build a “firewall” of reproductive health protections as they anticipate federal and state attacks on abortion access under the Trump administration. “We’re going on offense,” Connecticut Attorney …

Mass deportations promised by President-elect Donald Trump could have a seismic economic effect in California — potentially inflicting billions of dollars in direct damages to a wide range of industries, including small business, agriculture, construction and child care, advocates and …

Liam Payne’s influencer girlfriend and others believe he “could have been saved” after watching “painful”  CCTV footage of him, high on drugs and being carried through the lobby of his Argentinian hotel, moments before he fell to his death from …

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks returned goalie Yaroslav Askarov to the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL on Tuesday morning and recalled defenseman Jack Thompson. Askarov, making his first start in San Jose, won his first game in …

Black Friday deals on your favorite home and kitchen products Looking for top home and kitchen deals this holiday season? Black Friday is your best bet. Retailers roll out their steepest discounts of the year during this event, offering everything …

Former Bulls great Scottie Pippen says he is launching a new clothing line called Unguarded. Pippen told TMZ Sports that the fashion line will feature high-end garments with “classic silhouettes with modern thinking.” “With Unguarded,” Pippen said, “we’ve been able …

Federal prosecutors say they do not oppose a suburban businessman’s appeal to overturn a 2021 conviction in which he admitted paying off the late state Sen. Martin Sandoval to help his business. Vahooman “Shadow” Mirkhaef, who ran the Cub Terminal …

As if things weren’t already going bad for the Washington Commanders after 3 consecutive losses dropped them to 7-5 and teetering on the edge of the NFC playoff picture, injuries might end up being the defining story for the team …

The Las Vegas Raiders are down a quarterback with the news that Gardner Minshew has broken his collarbone and will miss the rest of the season. However, the timing of the injury was interesting as a big-name quarterback just hit …

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has returned to lead the Miami Dolphins to three consecutive victories. But that doesn’t mean the Dolphins couldn’t be interested in signing a new veteran backup such as Daniel Jones. McDaniel addressed the possibility in his November …

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans was claimed by the Carolina Panthers on Monday, November 25, effectively ending his time in Minnesota. The Vikings waived Evans on Saturday, November 23 to make roster room for tight end Nick Muse, who was …

The future of Jonathan Kuminga in a Warriors uniform was uncertain before the start of the 2024-25 season — he failed to reach a contract extension with the team. It became even more uncertain at the first quarter point of …

Although the Titans, in their current incarnation, are one of the youngest franchises in the NFL and have had middling, perhaps below-average success in their 25-year spell, their predecessors were once a juggernaut. In what was a unique move in …

By THOMAS BEAUMONT, MAYA SWEEDLER, PARKER KAUFMANN and HUMERA LODHI It’s a daunting reality for Democrats: Republican Donald Trump’s support has grown broadly since he last sought the presidency. In his defeat of Democrat Kamala Harris, Trump won a bigger …

By PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States. On Monday, Trump sent …

By MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration is set to be less diverse than President Joe Biden’s administration, but several people of color and women appear likely to serve in top roles. While Trump vigorously campaigned …

By MIKE STOBBE,  AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The outgoing head of the nation’s top public health agency urged the next administration to maintain its focus and funding to keep Americans safe from emerging health threats. “We need …

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Tuesday that Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% import duties on Mexican goods if the country doesn’t stop the flow of …

Black Friday deals on your favorite home and kitchen products Looking for top home and kitchen deals this holiday season? Black Friday is your best bet. Retailers roll out their steepest discounts of the year during this event, offering everything …

What a trip. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2” is a brightly colored and heartwarming high-seas adventure with a terrific percussive score and a bounty of infectious original songs, beautiful messaging about honoring ancestral traditions and the benefits of community …

Is Thomas Brown a legitimate candidate to become the Bears’ next head coach? Anytime a coach draws comparisons to Mike Tomlin, you have to pay attention. But you also have to be careful with notions like this in Chicago, where …

With the colder weather, hopes build for both lakefront perch and eventually the arrival of early ice; all that leads the sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report. Quinn Wunar messaged the photo at the top and sent a report in the …

Quarterback Russell Wilson suffered his first loss as a starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12. Head coach Mike Tomlin, who remained winless in road divisional matchups on Thursdays, is receiving a lot of blame for the defeat. …

The Denver Broncos had to swallow their pride when standout center Lloyd Cushenberry left in free agency following the 2023 season, lured away by the Tennessee Titans and a 4-year, $50 million contract. The financially-challenged Broncos, facing $85 million in …

The San Francisco 49ers have struggled to get their offense going recently, and that includes wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Samuel has flashed moments of his old self, but the majority of the season has been lackluster. After a one-catch performance …

The stage is set for a dramatic finish to the section high school football playoffs. Four championship games involving teams from the Bay Area News Group’s coverage area will be played Friday, five Saturday. The winners will advance to NorCal …

By ZEKE MILLER, White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or …

By Catherine E. Shoichet | CNN It’s rare to hear Elon Musk discuss the details of his own immigration journey. But the billionaire tech tycoon opened up about some of it over the weekend in a series of posts on the …

A woman whose car flipped into a Northern California irrigation ditch on Monday was rescued by a stranger — who, the CHP said, was also first on the scene at a fatal crash last month. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters …

Two workers were rescued from a trench at a Centennial construction site Tuesday morning, according to South Metro Fire Rescue. South Metro Fire Rescue crews responded to reports of people trapped in the trench along Cherry Creek Trail, near Parker …

By Rebekah Peppler, The New York Times The distance from no Thanksgiving cocktail to Thanksgiving cocktail should be short: bottle to glass to hand. But unless you’re aiming to pour rounds of liquor directly on the rocks and call it …

Life has a magical way of surrounding us with companionship, and for many of us, that magic comes wrapped in fur, feathers or scales. Whether it’s the slobbery kiss of a dog, the quiet purr of a cat or the …

A steaming bowl of nourishing soup is the perfect antidote to a hectic holiday season punctuated by social evenings and heavy meals. At this time of year, it’s also a welcome and efficient way to use any leftover turkey that …

By Eliyahu Kamisher, Keith Laing and David R. Baker | Bloomberg Tesla Inc.’s electric vehicles would be shut out from consumer rebates under a proposal by California Governor Gavin Newsom, pitting the prospective Democratic presidential hopeful against Republican power player …

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In one regard, the Pac-12 hasn’t splintered: All 12 schools remain tied to the bowls that have been affiliated with the conference in recent years. Exceptions are made for teams that qualify for the College Football Playoff as conference winners …

By GISELA SALOMON, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Cuba is at one of its lowest points since the 1959 revolution, with nationwide scarcity fueling massive emigration, occasional protests and government crackdowns. Gangs control the streets of Haiti’s capital, firing on …

It’s sad news for many that the traditional horse-drawn holiday carriage ride operator has retired. Picking up the reins is an Emerald Green Trolley, and you can catch a ride Dec. 6 and 13-15 from 1-5 p.m. Word is that …

Nov. 24 MUNI CODE VIOLATION: 3:48 p.m. at Heintz Open Space on Regent Drive. A caller reported that someone was “going back and forth” on a white dirt bike. GRAND THEFT: 4:50 p.m. at Safeway on Pollard Road. A man …