Penn State routs Boise State to advance to CFP semifinal; Ashton Jeanty comes up short of rushing record

In its first College Football Playoff, Penn State is now one win away from going to the big dance. The third-seeded Nittany Lions shut down No. 6 Boise State in…

Georgia judge is found dead in courtroom on final day on bench

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Police are investigating…

California’s fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents

This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California’s one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.

The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump

Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making it harder to operate the Panama Canal and more expensive to pass through.

Russia Suspends Flow of Natural Gas to Europe Through Ukraine

The Russian energy giant Gazprom announced the move early Wednesday. Ukraine had refused to renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel

Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.

Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm

People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York.

Russian and Iranian groups face sanctions over election disinformation

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year’s election.

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NYPD ramps up security for New Year’s Eve in Times Square; The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe