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Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the Philadelphia Eagles will host Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs wait to find out if the Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens are coming to Arrowhead Stadium for the AFC title game. ...

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The first three hostages were released from Gaza, and the first Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli custody, as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold following 15 months of war, with mixed emotions and more difficult steps ahead over the next six weeks. ...

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. ...

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. ...

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. ...

WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump is spending the eve of his inauguration in a series of Washington events that celebrate his return to power and his "Make America Great Again" movement as he prepares to move back into the White House at a time of deep national political divisions. ...

President Biden issued five more pardons on Sunday on his last full day in office, including for political activist and Black nationalist Marcus Garvey. ...

A U.S. ban of TikTok began to take effect on Sunday, capping a high-stakes battle that pitted the federal government against one of the nation's most popular social media platforms. Congress passed the measure last spring with overwhelming bipartisan support, granting TikTok a 270-day window to cut its ties with China-based parent company ByteDance or face a ban. ...

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday after a nearly three-hour delay, pausing a 15-month-old war that has brought devastation and seismic political change to the Middle East. ...

The next round of the NFL Playoffs includes some huge matchups, but Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens might be the best. We really can't call this one, and we can't wait to see Josh Allen battle it out with Lamar Jackson. Looking for the best way to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens for free from anywhere in the world? We have all the information you need. ...

The deadline for the start of a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip passed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it would not begin until Hamas provides the names of the three hostages it was set to release later Sunday in exchange for scores of Palestinian prisoners. The dispute had not been resolved when the deadline for the truce to begin passed at 8:30 a.m. ...

Moicano stepped in on short notice to keep Makhachev on the pay-per-view card, earning himself another major fight opportunity in the process. One potential opponent for Moicano could be Beneil Dariush, a top lightweight contender with whom he was originally scheduled to fight before the last-minute switch on the card. ...

INGLEWOOD — Something had to give Saturday night at Intuit Dome. In the UFC 311 co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili was making his first bantamweight title defense and riding an 11-fight winning streak. ...

NFL playoffs continue with Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams. Back in November, the Eagles beat the Rams 37-20. The Eagles are atop their division, NFC East, with a record of 14-3. The Rams are also atop their division, the NFC West, with a record of 10-7. Live stream the game to find out who takes the victory. ...

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DETROIT — Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago. ...

The law requires that service providers no longer support TikTok within the U.S. if ByteDance failed to carry out a “qualified divestiture” of the app by Sunday. As a result, Apple, Google and Oracle could face tough penalties for failing to adhere to the law. ...

Washington — TikTok voluntarily shut down service in the U.S. late Saturday night, cutting off access to tens of millions of users after the Supreme Court this week upheld a law that effectively banned it over concerns about its ties to China. ...

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $331 million with a cash option of $147.5 million. Saturday’s winning numbers were: 14, 31, 35, 64 and 69. The Powerball drawn was 23, with a Power Play of 2X. ...

TikTok has gone dark in the US now that the ban-or-divest law passed last year is taking effect. The app has been removed from both Apple and Google’s app stores, it’s unavailable on the web, and users who open the app are blocked from viewing videos. ...

After the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas goes into effect Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. local time in Israel, which is 1:30 a.m. ET, three female hostages are the first expected to be released. As of Saturday, at 8 p.m. ET, Israel was still waiting on the list of which hostages would be released first. ...

Hollywood actress Elizabeth Chambers argues not enough was being done by the government during the LA fires. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Chambers, 42, was asked if she believed city officials did everything they could to contain the Los Angeles fires. "I think it was a disaster," she remarked. "I don't think anybody was ready. ...

President Biden's recent declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is now "the law of the land" has prompted mockery in his final days in office. Biden isn't even safe from insults from Vice President-elect JD Vance. Vance responded to Biden's declaration in a post on X, joking that Biden should put the late disgraced MLB icon Pete Rose in the Baseball Hall of Fame. ...

On January 18, 2025, Aaron Scott from St. John's University made headlines with an incredible play that left the crowd in awe. Scott's thunderous alley-oop not only electrified the fans but also extended St. John's lead over Seton Hall in a crucial game. ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, as Kansas City beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season. ...