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South Korean President Yoon is urged to resign or face impeachment over martial law
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Transgender rights case lands at Supreme Court amid debate over ban on medical treatments for minors
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, which is a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors. The case is coming before a conservative-dominated court after a presidential election in which Donald Trump and his allies promised to roll back protections for transgender people. Four years ago, the court ruled in favor of Aimee Stephens, who was fired by a Michigan funeral home after she informed its owner that she was a transgender woman.
- The Canadian Press
What to know about sinkholes after a Pennsylvania woman may have disappeared into one
Authorities fear a grandmother in western Pennsylvania who disappeared while looking for her cat may have been swallowed by a sinkhole.
- Reuters
Analysis-Bond vigilantes spare France for now, but political crisis will bring more pain
Bond investors are likely to spare France the dire financial "storm" Prime Minister Michel Barnier has warned of, but the fallout from the political crisis will hurt businesses, consumers and taxpayers. Barnier's government looks all but certain to fall as soon as Wednesday with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally planning to topple it after a dispute over his 60 billion-euro ($63 billion) belt-tightening budget aimed at curbing a budget deficit double the European Union's limit.
- The Canadian Press
UConn rolls past Holy Cross
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Sarah Strong scored 22 points and No. 2 UConn outscored Holy Cross by 30 points in the second half of an 88-52 victory on Tuesday night.
- The Canadian Press
Cam Carter scores 26 points and LSU beats Florida State 85-75
Cam Carter scored 26 points and LSU warmed up in the second half to beat Florida State 85-75 Tuesday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge.
- FTW Outdoors
Wordle hint today: Clues for December 4 2024 NYT puzzle #1264
WARNING: THERE ARE WORDLE SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE DECEMBER 4, 2024 WORDLE ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU. Ready? OK. We've seen some hard Wordle words over the years and if you’re here, you’re probab
- Yahoo Sports
Data Dump Wednesday: 10 stats to know for Week 14 + 4 players to stash on your bench | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Week 13 has come and gone. Time to set our sights for Week 14. Matt Harmon and Sal Vetri are back for another 'Data Dump Wednesday' by sharing 10 data points you need to know for Week 14 to maximize your fantasy lineups. To end the show, Sal identifies two RBs that you need to stash on your bench that have contingent upside heading into the stretch run of the fantasy football regular season and playoffs.
- The Guardian
‘We’ve seen this before’: residents of rebel-held Aleppo fear regime onslaught
Syria’s second largest city braces for possibility of president Bashar al-Assad revisiting brutal tactics used in civil war
- Associated Press
Today in History: December 4, Terry Anderson freed after nearly seven years as hostage
On Dec. 4, 1991, after being abducted and held for nearly seven years as a hostage by Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson was released from captivity. In 1783, Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his Continental Army officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. In 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, dubbed the “Million Dollar Quartet,” gathered for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis.
- The Cult of Calcio
Juventus Decidedly Leaning Toward Keeping Douglas Luiz
Juventus might have gauged the interest in Douglas Luiz just six months after his arrival in a blockbuster trade, but he’s a lot more likely to stick around than to bolt, primarily due to balance sh...
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Flames honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and welcome his family back to Calgary
The Calgary Flames paid tribute to longtime star Johnny Gaudreau on Tuesday night before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, months after the All-Star was killed while biking on a New Jersey road this summer. Known as “Johnny Hockey,” Gaudreau played the first eight of his 10 full seasons with Calgary, where he developed into one of the NHL's top players. Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed on Aug. 29 when police said they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while they were riding bicycles on a rural road on the eve of their sister Katie’s wedding.
- France 24
Live: New UN General Assembly resolution calls for creation of Palestinian state
The UN General Assembly passed a new resolution on Tuesday which professes its "unwavering support" for the two-state solution of Israel and Palestine, calling for Israel's withdrawal from the occupied Palestinian territories and the creation of a Palestinian state. Read our liveblog for the latest developments. Yesterday's key developments: French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman called for presidential elections in Lebanon. Rival Palestinian factions Hamas a
- The Independent
Asteroid on collision course with Russia burns up in spectacular fireball
Small asteroid was spotted just 12 hours before it struck
- The Canadian Press
Flames blank Blue Jackets 3-0 in tribute game to Gaudreau at Saddledome
CALGARY — Rasmus Andersson and Kevin Bahl scored power-play goals for the Calgary Flames in a 3-0 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
- The Canadian Press
Knicks defeat Magic 121-106 to reach NBA Cup quarterfinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 121-106 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.
- USA TODAY
Winter storm updates: Lake-effect snow won't stop soon; 5 feet of snow in a week
A storm sweeping across southern Canada will unleash strong winds, snow showers and more lake-effect snow across the Midwest and Northeast.
- The Canadian Press
It's Bucks-Magic, Knicks-Hawks in NBA Cup quarterfinals next week
Milwaukee and New York are back in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, just like they were a year ago. Atlanta and Orlando are heading there as well.
- Deadline
‘Harry Potter’ Star Ralph Fiennes Says He “Would Be All In Favor” Of Cillian Murphy To Take Over Voldemort Role In HBO Series
Ralph Fiennes, who played Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film saga, has an idea about who should play the villain in the HBO TV series. In a new interview, Fiennes named Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy as the actor who should play the villain in the television adaptation. “Cillian is a fantastic actor,” Fiennes said …
- The Canadian Press
Thunder beat Jazz 133-106 and advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 28 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 133-106 on Tuesday night en route to the NBA Cup quarterfinals.