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SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy is cleared to resume throwing today at 49ers practice, having been shut down last Thursday with shoulder soreness and now lending hope he could play in Sunday night’s game at Buffalo. The 49ers (5-6) were …

UNION CITY — Police here are investigating how a bloody fetus came to end up in the toilet of a home that was supposed to be unoccupied and soon go on the real estate market. The discovery was made earlier …

No one won the Mega Millions state lottery jackpot of $489 million Tuesday, but two people playing in Antioch and San Leandro are both $648,035 richer, officials said. The tickets were purchased at a 7-Eleven convenience store at 4355 Hillcrest …

By LOLITA BALDOR and FATIMA HUSSEIN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, …

Make sure to pack jackets and sweaters for the Thanksgiving weekend, as the Bay Area can expect crisp air and cold temperatures Thursday through Sunday. Temperatures across the Bay Area will peak in the 50s and 60s as lows dip …

By AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. …

Well, it was a nice run while it lasted. The Avalanche had a brief peek at what the top of its lineup could be this season, but an integral player is back in injury purgatory with Jonathan Drouin “week-to-week” with …

Blackhawks depth defenseman Isaak Phillips is no stranger to the bench. In 56 NHL appearances over the last four years, Phillips has averaged exactly 16 minutes of ice time, meaning he has spent roughly three-quarters of each game sitting down. …

There might be more of the same drudgery on the way for the Bears when they visit the Lions, the NFL’s best team, on Thursday. But it’s worth watching not only for the potential ongoing growth of rookie quarterback Caleb …

Pink goes well with green, but maybe not in the movie theater. If you’re among the extra enthused and thoroughly dedicated fanbase planning to go all-out with your look when seeing “Wicked” in theaters, you may want to think again. …

Dagmar Gray loves helping others — and ‘stupid hats.’ She has donated her time every week at St. Moses the Black Parish, 331 E. 71st St., for the last eight years, missing only two weekly food giveaways: When her husband …

In 2004 Oprah crashed like a magnanimous meteor into the lives of thousands — most spectacularly with her declaration of “You get a car! You get a car! You get a car!” as stunned guests opened little boxes wrapped in …

For New York Jets fans hoping to see rookie quarterback Jordan Travis this season, don’t hold your breath. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich revealed during his media availability on Wednesday, November 27 that Travis is unlikely to come off of …

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal teased Charles Barkley about the weight loss drug Ozempic during a broadcast of “Inside the NBA.” The video of the exchange was posted on the X page for NBA on TNT. Getty Charles Barkley. ‘Ozempic still …

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 30-27 in Week 12. Despite Week 13 being in full swing, and the Bears set for a Thanksgiving Day showdown against the Detroit Lions, the Vikings were still some minds …

The New York Yankees may need to have contingency plans in case the team is unable to re-sign star slugger Juan Soto. ESPN’s David Schoenfield offered one big prediction for every MLB team during free agency. The bad news is …

Sometimes, for NFL players, a new location can mean everything. That could be the case for Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown in 2025, with Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder predicting that Brown will be targeted by the Buffalo Bills in …

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is predicted to leave the team in free agency in a monster deal. Soto is the top free agent available and has several teams interested in him. It’s expected that he will sign shortly, …

The Las Vegas Raiders are down a quarterback after Gardner Minshew broke his collarbone. With the team having a short week ahead of their Friday matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, there was some concern about who might start at …

Mike McCarthy is coaching out his final year under contract with the Dallas Cowboys but there’s still a chance he sticks around despite the team’s struggles this season. McCarthy’s future has been a topic of discussion since the offseason, with …

Although the Kansas City Chiefs’ focus remains on securing the three-peat this winter, KC general manager Brett Veach and his staff must always keep one eye on the future as the other monitors the present. And a huge 2025 need …

Seeking some fun and cozy entertainment comfort this long holiday weekend? Here are some entertaining options that can be viewed at home. Here’s our roundup. “Senna”: Netflix’s addictive six-part series on late Brazilian race car champion Ayrton Senna zips by, …

Amy Hubbard | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Cher always thought her real name was Cherilyn. Then she found out it was Cheryl. The end. The story could be summed up that simply, but the 78-year-old singer, actor and icon of …

Wendy Williams’ health battle has taken a turn for the worse. The former talk show host is now “permanently incapacitated” due to her dementia diagnosis, according to her guardian. In new court documents obtained and made public by Deadline, Williams’ …

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.  — A linebacker at Alabama’s largest historically Black university died on Tuesday after a collision during a game in October that left him hospitalized for a month, according to a statement from the university. Medrick Burnett Jr., 20, …

Police in Toronto have arrested a woman for scamming dozens of Taylor Swift fans out of $70,000 for Eras Tour tickets they never received. The seller — using the alias “Denise Blackhawk” on Facebook Marketplace — allegedly duped at least …

Thought just 17, Donald Trump’s granddaughter appears to relish her role as an aspiring, up-and-coming MAGA influencer, as she shares slickly produced videos on social media about the fun she has hanging out with her beloved, president-elect “grandpa.” But there’s …

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks will be without leading scorer Mikael Granlund for a second straight game Wednesday when they face the Ottawa Senators at SAP Center. Granlund was on the ice for the Sharks’ morning skate at …

Marilyn Manson has dropped his defamation lawsuit against actress Evan Rachel Wood and agreed to pay her legal fees. “Marilyn Manson — whose real name is Brian Warner — filed a lawsuit against Ms. Wood as a publicity stunt to …

The world’s leading digital dictionary has named “demure” its Word of the Year — a very mindful choice that came after lexicographers analyzed a massive amount of data to determine what word would best capture the cultural zeitgeist of 2024. …