Sunday, December 10, 2023

Fierce storms ravage Middle Tennessee

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What happened this weekend? A fierce storm system in Tennessee left at least six people dead, including a 2-year-old boy. MLB star Shohei Ohtani is switching teams after announcing a record-breaking contract worth $700 million. And University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned after facing an uproar over her testimony about antisemitism on college campuses.

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A business destroyed by a tornado on West Main in Hendersonville, Tenn., is seen, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP) ORG XMIT: TNNAT653

Six people died, dozens were injured and homes were destroyed in Tennessee by a string of fierce tornadoes on Saturday. Now the storm has moved east.

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University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill reads her opening statement during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Washington.
 

Why did Penn's president resign after heated hearing? Here's what to know.

Here's what to know about Liz Magill's testimony, the criticism she faces and what the fallout means for universities across the country.

Shohei Ohtani made his MLB debut in 2018.
 

Shohei Ohtani to Dodgers on record-breaking $700 million deal

Shohei Ohtani announced on his Instagram account Saturday that he was signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a 10-year deal worth $700 million.

In this courtroom sketch, former President Donald Trump, center, answers questions at the New York Supreme Court on Nov. 6, 2023.
 

Donald Trump cancels plans to testify in real estate fraud trial

Donald Trump canceled plans to testify Monday in his New York civil fraud trial.

Kate Cox, the plaintiff in the case, will be authorized to obtain an abortion once the temporary restraining order is signed Thursday.
 

Kate Cox can't get abortion for now, Texas Supreme Court court says

A Texas state judge authorized a woman, Kate Cox, to terminate her pregnancy, but now the state Supreme Court has put the ruling on hold.

LeBron James lifts the NBA Cup after the Lakers defeated the Pacers to win the NBA In-Season Tournament.
 

Winners, losers of NBA In-Season tourney: LeBron adds more hardware

The first NBA In-Season Tournament is over, with the Lakers defeating the Pacers to win the NBA Cup.

Pres. Biden tells Zelenskyy, '575 days later, we stand with Ukraine'
 

Biden invites Zelenskyy to White House as Congress fights over Ukraine aid

President Joe Biden invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House to help jumpstart negotiations with Congress on Ukraine aid.

Prince William and Princess Kate pose with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis for their 2023 holiday card.
 

Prince William, Princess Kate share a new family pic on Christmas card

Prince William and Princess Kate share a new family photo, while King Charles and Queen Camilla release their first Christmas card as king and queen.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels kisses the Heisman Trophy.
 

LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy

LSU QB Jayden Daniels was awarded the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. He is the third Tigers player to win college football's top individual award.

Anna Cardwell and family.
 

Anna Cardwell, 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' star, dead at 29

Anna Cardwell, best known as one of the stars of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," died Saturday at the age of 29 following her battle with cancer.

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