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2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18
As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means
From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.
2 weeks ago in World
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.
2 weeks ago in National
Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting
A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
3 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Monday 12/22/25
A look at the area high school basketball games today, SDSU vs Texas results, Vikings & Timberwolves get a win.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.
3 weeks ago in National
Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.
3 weeks ago in College, High School,
WEEKEND SPORTS: Area High School Basketball Games continue, Mitchell Wrestling & Basketball competing, College Basketball, Minnesota Vikings & Timberwolves games
A jam-packed weekend of events including basketball, gymnastics, wrestling and football!
Dakota Protein Solutions Challenges Turner County Permit Restrictions in Court
Dakota Protein Solutions has filed a legal challenge against Turner County over operating permit conditions the company says could force its facility to close. A judge has temporarily blocked enforcement while the case moves forward.
Four Watertown Men Arrested in Narcotics Investigation Involving Distribution to Minors
A months-long Watertown Police Department narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of four local men, with charges including the distribution of illegal drugs to high school-aged juveniles.
President Trump Signs Dusty Johnson Provisions into Law Through Defense Authorization Act
Two provisions led by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson were signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, addressing China deterrence and participation rules in women’s sports at military academies.
Attorney General Jackley Responds to President Trump’s Executive Order on Marijuana Reclassification
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued a statement following President Trump’s Executive Order reclassifying marijuana to support expanded medical research, emphasizing that the change does not legalize marijuana under federal or state law.
Grand Jury Indicts Inmate, Former Prison Nurse in South Dakota Penitentiary Overdose Death
A grand jury has indicted a South Dakota inmate and a former state prison nurse in connection with a fatal overdose at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Attorney General Marty Jackley says more cases remain under investigation.
3 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome their ‘perfect angel girl’
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have announced the birth of their "perfect angel girl." They took to Instagram on Thursday to herald the Dec. 12 birth of Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, accompanied by several photos of the couple cradling and caring for their newborn.
3 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Friday 12/19/25
Thursday's Area High School Basketball results, Mitchell falls in wrestling match, SDSU blown out by Duke, Thursday Night Football results and more in the latest edition of sports.
3 weeks ago in World
Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say
The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the situation remains critical with the entire Palestinian territory still facing starvation, the world's leading authority on food crises said Friday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown
Mike Macdonald was in no mood to play for a tie, and the Los Angeles Rams' defense had no interest in letting Sam Darnold connect with any of his top receiving options.
