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The Lakers Stage Comeback Victory Against the Bulls

The Lakers Stage Comeback Victory Against the Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers staged an impressive comeback victory against the Chicago Bulls in a thrilling game last night. The Lakers trailed by as many as 12 points in the third quarter before finally finding their stride. ...

UCLA Bruins Basketball Season Threatened by Wildfires

UCLA Bruins Basketball Season Threatened by Wildfires

Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins are trying to play a basketball season, but they've got so much more on their mind as the area around their school has been affected by wildfires. The first started on Jan. 7 in the Pacific Palisades and has been ongoing. ...

Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel and Hamas

Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel and Hamas

Key mediators in a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel say that a landmark agreement has been reached to pause the 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, starting 19 January. Israel has said the deal is in its final stages. ...

British PM Visits Ukraine, Pledges 100-Year Security Pact

British PM Visits Ukraine, Pledges 100-Year Security Pact

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine’s capital on Thursday with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century, days before Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. president. ...

Different Kind of Virgo Moon

Different Kind of Virgo Moon

In this unusual lunar week, the moon shifts from a wolf to a cat to the maiden who can take care of them both. Virgo’s capable energy makes quick work of what needs doing and leaves no detail untended. The grounded precision inspires confidence, making it a time of quiet but potent action. Execute tasks. The emotions will catch up. ...

Los Angeles Clippers: A Deep Dive into the NBA Team

Los Angeles Clippers: A Deep Dive into the NBA Team

The Los Angeles Clippers are members of the Western Conference in the NBA. The franchise was founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves. They rebranded as the San Diego Clippers in 1978, before moving to Los Angeles in 1984. The team has won just three division titles. The Clippers have never won a conference title, and they have never won a championship. ...

CEO of TikTok to Attend President-elect Donald J. Trump’s Inauguration

CEO of TikTok to Attend President-elect Donald J. Trump’s Inauguration

The chief executive of TikTok plans to attend President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration and has been invited to sit in a position of honor on the dais, where former presidents, family members and other important guests traditionally are seated, two people familiar with the plans said Wednesday. ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom to Raise US Flags on Inauguration Day

California Governor Gavin Newsom to Raise US Flags on Inauguration Day

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and some GOP governors around the country in directing U.S. flags be raised to full height on Inauguration Day. ...

Indiana Pacers Guard Bennedict Mathurin Suspended for One Game by NBA

Indiana Pacers Guard Bennedict Mathurin Suspended for One Game by NBA

The NBA has suspended Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin for one game without pay for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official. The incident occurred with 3:58 left in the Pacers’ 127-117 home loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night. ...

Curtis Jones scores 25, No. 2 Iowa State beats No. 9 Kansas 74-57

Curtis Jones scores 25, No. 2 Iowa State beats No. 9 Kansas 74-57

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Curtis Jones scored 25 points in his second start of the season to lead No. 2 Iowa State to a 74-57 win over No. 9 Kansas on Wednesday night, the Cyclones’ 12th straight victory. ...

Actor David Schwimmer Served Rod Stewart with Divorce Papers

Actor David Schwimmer Served Rod Stewart with Divorce Papers

Actor David Schwimmer has looked back on some of his formative jobs, recalling the time he served Rod Stewart with divorce papers. ...

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $303 Million for Wednesday Drawing

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $303 Million for Wednesday Drawing

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday’s lottery drawing has increased to an estimated $303 million with a cash option of $132.8 million. The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. and televised on WABC-7 in New York City and Fox 29 in Philadelphia. NJ.com will publish the winning numbers immediately following the conclusion of the drawing. ...

Brody Jenner Opens Up About Strained Relationship with Caitlyn Jenner

Brody Jenner Opens Up About Strained Relationship with Caitlyn Jenner

Brody Jenner is sharing his feelings about his relationship with his father Caitlyn Jenner in the latest episode of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. In the episode, Brody reflects on his childhood and his father's absence, particularly after Caitlyn's marriage to Kris Jenner. ...

Southwest Airlines Pilot Arrested for Alleged Intoxication Before Takeoff

Southwest Airlines Pilot Arrested for Alleged Intoxication Before Takeoff

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested shortly before takeoff on Wednesday in Georgia after he allegedly showed up to work intoxicated, police say. ...

President Joe Biden Warns of Growing Threat of Extreme Wealth

President Joe Biden Warns of Growing Threat of Extreme Wealth

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden used his farewell address on Wednesday night to warn of the growing threat of unchecked power wielded by the extremely wealthy, as he called for a broad range of reforms to protect American democracy. ...

Exciting New Partnership between Fox Sports and Speed

Exciting New Partnership between Fox Sports and Speed

FOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.COM™ & © 2025 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC have announced a groundbreaking partnership that will revolutionize the world of sports broadcasting. This collaboration is set to redefine the way sports fans experience their favorite events and will bring a new level of excitement to the industry. ...

Raptors End Losing Streak Against Celtics with 110-97 Victory

Raptors End Losing Streak Against Celtics with 110-97 Victory

TORONTO — RJ Barrett had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors snapped a 10-game losing streak against Boston with a 110-97 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night. Jakob Poeltl added 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Raptors won consecutive games for the third time. Scottie Barnes scored 18 points. ...

NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Wednesday, January 15

NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Wednesday, January 15

The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays. ...

Michigan State Holds Off Penn State for 10th Straight Win

Michigan State Holds Off Penn State for 10th Straight Win

EAST LANSING – Jaden Akins jogged across midcourt, took a pass on the wing and stepped into an open shot. The 3-pointer dropped, the Breslin Center crowd popped and Michigan State’s lead was back to 10 points in the second half. ...

The Major Takeaways from Biden's Farewell Address

The Major Takeaways from Biden's Farewell Address

President Biden gave his farewell address on Wednesday night. In it, he warned the U.S. about its future. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe report on and analyze the speech. ...

Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Faces Tough Questions in Confirmation Hearing

Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Faces Tough Questions in Confirmation Hearing

Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee Pam Bondi vowed she would remove politics from the Department of Justice during the first day of her confirmation hearing, though her refusal to answer key questions about Trump’s 2020 election loss and his outspoken desire for retribution raised concerns about how she would execute her promise. ...

South Korea's Impeached President Refuses Questioning

South Korea's Impeached President Refuses Questioning

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lawyers representing South Korea’s impeached president said Thursday he will refuse further questioning after being detained by anti-corruption officials over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month, maintaining that the investigation is illegal. ...

Trump's National Security Adviser Says President-Elect is Exploring Options to Preserve TikTok

Trump's National Security Adviser Says President-Elect is Exploring Options to Preserve TikTok

Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said in an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok. ...

Michelle Obama to Skip Trump Inauguration, Allegedly to Avoid Pretending

Michelle Obama to Skip Trump Inauguration, Allegedly to Avoid Pretending

Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week, allegedly to avoid having to hide her disdain for the incoming president, according to new reports. ...

Food and Drug Administration Bans Red 3 Dye from Food Products

Food and Drug Administration Bans Red 3 Dye from Food Products

The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink. ...