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Yahoo SportsBill Belichick announced as North Carolina's next head football coach
Belichick has never coached in college during his nearly 50 years in the profession.
- The Canadian Press
Gunmen kill a judge outside a court building in the violence-torn Mexican resort of Acapulco
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen shot and killed a state judge outside a court building Wednesday in the violence-wracked Pacific coast resort of Acapulco in Mexico.
- The Canadian Press
2 men go free after their convictions were overturned in a case involving a discredited detective
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Two men were freed Wednesday after their convictions were overturned in a 2009 double homicide whose investigation was overseen by a discredited white Kansas City, Kansas, police detective.
- Yahoo Sports
Bill Belichick's move to North Carolina could be a game-changer in evolution of college sports
Belichick's hiring is a watershed moment in an industry that’s very quickly turning professional.
- Reuters
Meet SwagBot, the AI-powered robot cattle herder preventing soil degradation
With four wheels and a bright red paint job, SwagBot is not your average cow. But researchers at the University of Sydney say this autonomous robot is on its way to becoming the world's first 'smart cow', able to make cattle farming more efficient and environmentally friendly. First launched in 2016 as a simple herding robot capable of traversing rugged terrain, SwagBot has been updated with sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems.
- The Canadian Press
Propeller plane crashes onto a Texas highway, sending 4 people to hospitals
VICTORIA, Texas (AP) — A twin-engine propeller plane crashed onto a Texas highway and split in two Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris across the road and sending four people to hospitals, authorities said.
- Associated Press
UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees
The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. The votes in the 193-nation world body were 158-9, with 13 abstentions to demand a ceasefire now and 159-9 with 11 abstentions in support of the agency known as UNRWA. The votes culminated two days of speeches overwhelmingly calling for an end to the 14-month war between Israel and the militant Hamas group and demanding access throughout Gaza to address the growing humanitarian catastrophe.
- The Canadian Press
South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges in a statement Thursday suggesting he has no intention of resigning and rejecting the impeachment attempts and investigations into last week's move.
- The Canadian Press
Brazil’s President Lula to undergo a new procedure after initial surgery for brain bleed
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will undergo a new procedure on Thursday following up on an unplanned surgery earlier this week for a brain bleed, doctors said.
- The Canadian Press
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.
OTTAWA — Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat to levy a 25 per cent import tax on all Canadian goods, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to withhold the province's energy, which it exports to five states.
- NFL Highlights
Slimetime OT: My Cause My Cleats 'NFL Slimetime'
YouTuber Owen Holt reviews his favorite cleats from the My Clause My Cleats initiative on "NFL Slimetime".
- Uncrowned
What you need to know about new MMA promotion, Global Fight League
GFL founder Darren Owen joined The Ariel Helwani Show to announce to new MMA promotion, GFL. He discussed league structure, roster, revenue sharing, and more.
- Reuters
Ukrainian drone hits police barracks in Russia's Chechnya, injures four
"The drone detonated in the air, damaged the roof and broke windows," Kadyrov wrote on the Telegram messaging app of the incident in the regional capital, Grozny. A video posted by Kadyrov showed shattered windows. Kadyrov has been a vocal supporter of Moscow's war and has sent forces to Ukraine, some 1,000 km (600 miles) away, to fight alongside Russian forces.
- NFL Highlights
Grab That Flag: Three Regional Tournaments held 'NFL Slimetime'
Nate Burleson and Young Dylan break down the Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, and New York Jets hosting their flag regional tournaments on "NFL Slimetime".
- The Canadian Press
Arizona AG sues Saudi firm over 'excessive' groundwater pumping, saying it's a public nuisance
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Wednesday she's suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness for allegedly violating a public nuisance law, contending that its groundwater pumping threatens the public health, safety and infrastructure of local communities in a rural western county.
- NFL Highlights
Celebrity Pick Party: Nickelodeon Slimetime Team vs. Billy Eichner 'NFL Slimetime'
Actor and comedian Billy Eichner and the "NFL Slimetime" team pick winners of the Week 15 matchups.
- NFL Highlights
Mia B shares the facts about Puka Nacua's nickname 'NFL Slimetime'
Mia Burleson shares the facts about Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua's nickname on "NFL Slimetime".
- NFL Highlights
Dylan Schefter interviews Khalil Shakir 'NFL Slimetime'
Nickelodeon Insider Dylan Schefter interviews Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir on "NFL Slimetime".
- KGTV - San Diego Scripps
Police give update on El Cajon officer-involved shooting
ECPD public information officer Keith MacArthur confirmed to ABC 10News that police officers had gathered outside to celebrate the retirement of a police captain.
- Reuters
Exclusive-Trump considers ex-intelligence chief Richard Grenell for Iran position, sources say
President-elect Donald Trump is now considering tapping Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, to be a special envoy for Iran, according to two people familiar with the transition plans. No final decisions on either personnel or strategy on Iran have been made official yet by Trump, including whether to slap fresh sanctions on the country, pursue diplomacy or both in order to halt their nuclear program. Neither Trump's team nor Grenell responded to requests for comment.