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"Euphoria" star Hunter Schafer was arrested for protesting the Israel-Hamas war. President Biden discussed Israel at "Late Night With Seth Meyers."

Michigan State men's basketball faces tough challenge against No. 12 Illinois. A win could secure their spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Taylor Swift's flight paths are shared by college student Jack Sweeney, who refused to stop despite a cease-and-desist letter.

Savannah Guthrie's new book celebrates the power of faith, sharing her own reflections on religion and spirituality.

'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson transferred to maximum security prison once held Charles Manson, starts 30-year-to-life sentence.

Simu Liu to host People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California. The actor promises a night full of surprises and jokes.

NBA All-Star 3-point contest 2024: Time, participants, rules, how to watch. Lillard, Towns, Beasley, Haliburton, Young, Mitchell, Markkanen, Brunson compete.

Purdue coach Matt Painter talks efficiency, beating the Hoosiers, and Zach Edey's 3. Boilermakers go for ninth straight win.

Amy Schumer's show Life & Beth is a hit. Season 2 features more parallels to her real life, including her husband's autism.

Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, falls on Valentine's Day this year, posing a dilemma for Christians observing both holidays.

Golden State Warriors have a 58.9% chance of beating the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN, making them the favorites.

Michigan State men's basketball faces tough challenge against No. 12 Illinois this weekend as they push for NCAA Tournament berth.

NBA trade deadline is approaching with slow action so far. Several deals have been made, with more expected to come.

Durant and Nurkić's chemistry and aggressive play helped the Suns win against Milwaukee, with Durant scoring 28 points.

Clemson basketball pulls off stunning upset against No. 3 North Carolina, winning 80-76. Here are the key takeaways from the game.

Kelly Clarkson looked amazing at the Grammys and on her show, rocking a stylish outfit after her weight loss transformation.

Illinois basketball faces Ohio State on Tuesday. Leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. is back from suspension. Watch live on Peacock.

House Democrats criticize GOP impeachment effort against DHS Secretary Mayorkas as "baseless sham," argue policy differences not impeachable.

NFL Stats Central: The latest scores, schedules, odds, and stats. The 49ers and Chiefs will face off in Super Bowl 2024.

Groundhog Day is a classic movie that has made the holiday more popular, but Punxsutawney Phil's predictions are not reliable.

Environmental group Riposte Alimentaire has claimed credit for the Louvre Museum demonstration where the Mona Lisa was splattered with pumpkin soup.

LSU hosts No. 1 South Carolina with a sellout crowd of 13,000. Court-storming incident sparks discussion. Former Gamecock Aliyah Boston attends.

Powerful waves hit U.S. military base in Marshall Islands. Dramatic video shows damage. Dozens evacuated. Recovery may take months.

CBS debuts new late night series "After Midnight" with minimal fanfare, a panel series with comedian Taylor Tomlinson as host.

Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers game postponed due to severe weather conditions, but finally set to play with frigid temperatures.

Comedy group "The Good Liars" interrupts GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's speech and tries to give "participation trophy" to Ron DeSantis.

NFL history was made with the first playoff game exclusively on Peacock, drawing mixed reactions. NBC and Peacock emerged as winners.

Nico Collins is entering the AFC wild-card round as the top receiver option for the Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman changed his tune about the New York Yankees, signing a $37 million contract with them.

Chrisley family settles lawsuit with former Georgia tax official, as Todd and Julie Chrisley serve prison sentences for bank fraud.

Selena Gomez to portray iconic singer Linda Ronstadt in upcoming biopic. Netizens praise the casting decision. No other cast members announced.

Chris Christie's exit from the 2024 presidential race is a game changer, boosting Nikki Haley's chances in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Three Kings Day is this weekend, celebrated in Hispanic communities as Día de Los Reyes, honoring the Three Wise Men.

Verizon customers could get part of a $100 million settlement. Check if you qualify for a payout before the April 15 deadline!

Powerball lottery jackpot estimated at $810 million, 10th largest U.S. jackpot ever. Mega Millions jackpot at $114 million. Check numbers here!

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Texas football makes first College Football Playoff appearance, facing Washington in Sugar Bowl. Quinn Ewers leads Longhorns against Huskies.

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase upgraded in practice, unimpressed with Chiefs defense. 69 national experts predict Chiefs win. Chase may not play.

Peach Bowl to feature two rising star quarterbacks, Penn State's Allar and Ole Miss' Dart, with promising future prospects.

"Big changes for Notre Dame and Oregon State in Sun Bowl showdown. Watch live on CBS or Fubo for free."

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Denver Nuggets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic face off on Friday night.

NC State Wolfpack football faces Kansas State Wildcats in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Kickoff at 5:45 p.m. on ESPN, without star linebacker.

The 2023 college football bowl slate includes 11 games featuring an ACC team in play, including Georgia Bulldogs vs Florida State Seminoles.

Will a $2 lottery ticket turn into multimillions? Only time will tell. Powerball jackpot climbs to $638 million for Christmas.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones says they have Patrick Mahomes figured out. 73 experts predict the Chiefs will win.

Aidan O'Connell's player prop bets for Monday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs are out. Can he surpass them?

Leonard Fournette finally gets his chance to play for the Buffalo Bills after nearly two months on the practice squad.

The Portland Trail Blazers face the Golden State Warriors on December 23, 2023, with the Warriors as 9-point favorites. Watch on FuboTV!

The Philadelphia Eagles face the New York Giants on December 25th, with the Eagles heavily favored to win by 12 points.

The Jacksonville Jaguars face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with a close spread, as the Bucs are favored by 1 point.