Biden expected to sign short-term funding bill to keep the government open
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Biden expected to sign short-term funding bill to keep the government open 01:23 UP NEXT Lawmakers pass bill to avoid a government shutdown 02:11 How a government shutdown could impact travel, deliveries, more 02:07 Trump-backed funding bill fails […]
Bans on transgender care for minors may complicate eating disorder treatment
Restrictions on gender-affirming care proposed by Republicans in Congress and President-elect Donald Trump could be devastating for transgender youths, doctors say, especially for teens with eating disorders. Gender-affirming care — which includes mental health counseling and sometimes puberty-suppressing medication and hormone therapy — is a critical part of care for trans teens with eating disorders, […]
What is the winter solstice? What to know about the shortest day of the year
Although temperatures have been dropping for weeks, winter doesn’t officially begin until Saturday. Here’s what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start to the snowy season and the shortest day of the year. What is the winter solstice? The winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter. It’s different from the beginning of […]
Ravens waive Pro Bowl receiver Diontae Johnson after drama-filled tenure
An ugly marriage between the Baltimore Ravens and Diontae Johnson is over. The Ravens acquired Johnson in October in hopes of jolting their already stout offense. Johnson did anything but, and he was waived by the team Friday. The trade was a disaster from the start. In his first game with the team, Johnson had […]
Congress avoids a shutdown but leaves ‘a big mess’ for Trump and Republicans in 2025
WASHINGTON — Congress struck an 11th-hour deal to avert a government shutdown during the holidays, but in the process, it lengthened an already extensive to-do list for the first year of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office. The funding bill keeps the government open until March 14. Even though Republicans will control the White House, […]
Notre Dame routs Indiana in College Football Playoff to set up Sugar Bowl date with Georgia
Notre Dame is the answer to trivia forever. The Fighting Irish became the first team to win a home College Football Playoff game with their 27-17 victory over Indiana in the first round of the new 12-team playoff. The big blow came early with Jeremiyah Love scampering for a 98-yard touchdown. On Notre Dame’s next […]
No government shutdown as Senate passes funding bill
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘There will be no government shutdown’: Schumer celebrates passage of funding bill 01:00 UP NEXT House approves stopgap spending bill hours before shutdown deadline 06:07 House approves stopgap spending bill, hours before shutdown deadline 03:26 Jeffries says Democrats […]
Over 80 sickened after eating raw oysters at Los Angeles restaurant showcase event
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles health officials are investigating a norovirus outbreak after around 80 people were sickened after eating raw oysters at an event to showcase the city’s best restaurants. The Los Angeles County Department of Health said that people got sick after attending an event on Dec. 3, and that oysters have been […]
Nick Saban backs coach Ryan Day, instructs Ohio State fans to ‘quit all this negative bulls—‘
During his storied coaching career, Nick Saban rarely shied away from an opportunity to share his thoughts on college football-centric hot topics. Saban and the rest of ESPN’s “College GameDay” crew were in Indiana ahead of the 12-team College Football Playoff opener between Notre Dame and the Hoosiers. While the high-stakes game was the main […]
House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, sending it to Senate before midnight deadline
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House on Friday evening passed a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown, just hours ahead of a deadline that would force U.S. troops, Border Patrol agents, air traffic controllers and millions of other federal workers to work without pay during the holidays. The vote was 366-34, with all opposition coming from […]