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Police arrest man after attempting to carry machete, 3 knives into US Capitol, hours before Trump arrives

The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man on Wednesday who attempted to enter the Capitol Building with a machete and three knives, hours before Trump arrived to meet Republicans.

NFL Power Rankings: Lions, Bills enter playoffs 1-2, plus a lesson learned for all 32 teams

The Lions move back into the top spot after their decisive win over the Vikings, plus one lesson learned for every NFL team.

Pre-election leaks from the Justice Department have also aided Trump

A new report from Reuters shows that Trump and Republicans were the likely intended beneficiaries of leaks in 2020, as they were in 2016.

World News

Celebrities flee homes as Los Angeles wildfires rage

Jamie Lee Curtis, Mandy Moore, Maria Shriver and other celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people forced to evacuate their homes to escape the out-of-control wildfires burning around Los Angeles.

Mexico president chides Trump: Mexican America 'sounds nice'

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday suggested North America including the United States could be renamed "Mexican America" - an historic name used on an early map of the region - in response to U.

Greenland, gas heaters and the Gulf: Takeaways from Trump's press conference

President-elect Donald Trump made news with a series of assertions and pronouncements during a press conference on Tuesday, less than two weeks before he returns to the White House.

US Political News

Fox News Politics Newsletter: FEMA'S Got the Bill

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.

How politics allegedly infected the Covid nursing home investigation

But when the Department of Justice in a letter informed New Jersey officials — along with three other states with Democratic governors — that they were investigating state veterans home deaths, the Murphy administration cried politics.

How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it’s his turn to rule

Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of Venezuelans. They want to call him president. He believes he won that office at the ballot box last year. The

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We Spoke to a $175K Robot at CES 2025 That's Almost Human

Meet Aria, a robot with 17 motors driving her facial expressions, and AI powering her more "emotional" conversation skills.

Your Next AI Wearable Will Listen to Everything All the Time

The latest crop of AI-enabled wearables like Bee AI and Omi listen to your conversations to help organize your life. They are also normalizing embedded microphones that are always on.

AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea

Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.

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Music News

Billboard Ranks Top 100 Artists of the 21st Century | Billboard News

Billboard is ranking the Top 100 Artists of the 21st Century & we’re giving you a look into the top 3, how many No. 1s they’ve claimed on the charts.

Firefighters Pull Keepsakes from L.A. Home During Wildfire: ‘Trying to Save Some Photos’

Firefighters working tirelessly during the L.A. wildfires managed to retrieve some sentimental items from a burning home.

5 rising music stars you need to know in 2025

Jade, aka Jade Thirlwall, broke into the music industry ... albums of the year. It's not hard to see why Lenae, 25, has earned respect from contemporary legends. Much like SZA's own sophomore ...

Sports News

CBS Sports' Jim Nantz to reach incredible career milestone during Broncos vs. Bills wild-card showdown

Jim Nantz called his first NFL game with CBS on Oct. 16, 1988. On Sunday, when the Buffalo Bills host the Denver Broncos in the AFC wild-card round, Nantz will call his 500th came with CBS, an incredible milestone that is a testament to Nantz's continued excellence and tireless dedication to his craft.

Snyder's Soapbox: MLB has the best sports venues -- eat your heart out, everyone else

In the midst of my admiring, something I long knew was a strong opinion of mine became as clear as it had ever been: Baseball has the best sports venues and it isn't even particularly close. Ballparks absolutely crush arenas, stadiums, fields, etc. for other sports.

Indian Sports LIVE, January 8: Satwik-Chirag kick off 2025 season in Malaysia Open

Hello and welcome to ESPN's live coverage of Indian sports on January 8, 2025. We have plenty of action today, as the Hockey India League and Indian Super League continue apace, while a host of Indians are in action at the Malaysia Open in badminton, as well as the WTT Star Contender in table tennis.

NFL

What Bill Belichick's UNC Contract States About Potential Return to NFL in 2025

As noted when Belichick first signed with UNC, his contract includes a section detailing what would happen if the coach terminated his contract without cause. If he does so before June 1, 2025, then Belichick (or the NFL team that hires him) owes the university a whopping $10 million. But after June 1, it drops to merely $1 million.

Underdog Broncos Given 'Best' Advice for Bills Tilt by NFL.com

The Denver Broncos finished the 2024 season with a 10-7 record and a playoff berth. Bo Nix had a fantastic rookie campaign, throwing for 3,775 yards and scoring 34 total touchdowns, while the defense dominated with a franchise-record 63 sacks.

NFL Awards 2024: MMQB Picks for MVP, Rookies of the Year, Coach of the Year and More

Our eight-person panel has voted for our choices to win MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year and Coach of the Year.

College Football

College Football Playoff semifinals: Previewing Ohio State-Texas, Penn State-Notre Dame

We're down to four teams. What happens in the Cotton and Orange bowls? Bill Connelly goes inside the matchups.

College Football Playoff picks, schedule: Predictions against the spread, odds for Orange, Cotton Bowl games

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff is down to just four schools, and only three games remain before a national champion is crowned. Though the season is winding down, there is plenty of drama left to unfold,

The 15 Most Impactful Players in the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Star power is abundant in Penn State vs. Notre Dame and Ohio State vs. Texas. Here are the players you won’t want to miss in this week’s national semifinals.

NBA

3 Moves Pacers Need to Make Ahead of NBA Trade Deadline

The Indiana Pacers are starting to finally play like the team they wanted to be. After a start to the season that was marred by injuries, they are finally over

NBA Trade Deadline Preview: 10 Players Who Could Be on the Move

With the NBA trade deadline less than a month away, here’s a closer look at 10 potential trade targets around the league.

Atlanta Hawks Receive Updated Win-Loss Record Projection As NBA Season Nears Its Midpoint

While most consider the NBA's All-Star Break the mid-point of the NBA season, that is not the case. We are nearing the halfway point of the season and for the A

College Basketball

College basketball rankings: Auburn jumps up to No. 1 in Top 25 And 1 after Tennessee falls to Florida

When Bruce Pearl was fired at Tennessee in March 2011 and subsequently hit with a three-year show-cause penalty by the NCAA, there was no guarantee he'd ever coach at the high-major level again. I mean,

Kansas vs. Arizona State odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 8 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Kansas Jayhawks on Wednesday night

Arkansas vs. Ole Miss odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 8 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for Ole Miss Rebels vs. Arkansas Razorbacks in the SEC on Wednesday

MLB

Seattle Mariners Star Julio Rodriguez Named No. 1 Center Fielder By MLB Network

The Seattle Mariners will go into 2025 with a lot of eyes on them. The Mariners had the best starting pitching rotation in baseball in 2024 and still missed out

Snyder's Soapbox: MLB has the best sports venues -- eat your heart out, everyone else

In the midst of my admiring, something I long knew was a strong opinion of mine became as clear as it had ever been: Baseball has the best sports venues and it isn't even particularly close. Ballparks absolutely crush arenas, stadiums, fields, etc. for other sports.

With trusty journal by his side, Dollander paving MLB path

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