What if Donald Trump is convicted? The 2024 Republican convention rules don’t address the issue
Rules for next year’s nominating contest and convention have been released, but a major question is unaddressed: Can delegates vote for a different candidate if the party’s presumptive nominee is convicted of a felony?
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Humpback whale dazzles with breaches near downtown Seattle
A humpback whale put on a dazzling display of breaches in front of Seattle Thursday morning (Nov. 30) (AP Video by Manuel Valdes)
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Review: In concert film ‘Renaissance,’ Beyoncé offers glimpse into personal life during world tour
Beyoncé ran her Renaissance World Tour like a machine. But the superstar singer who is viewed as one of music’s most hardest-working performers confesses she’s “not a machine.”
Haley and DeSantis rely on outside groups to stop Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are increasingly outsourcing central parts of their campaigns.
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A mom chose an off-the-grid school for safety from COVID. No one protected her kid from the teacher
Louisiana has a category of off-the-grid schools that operate with hardly any oversight. Formally known as “nonpublic schools not seeking state approval,” most are tiny homeschools that serve a single family.
In the US, Black survivors are nearly invisible in the Catholic clergy sexual abuse crisis
Black survivors have been nearly invisible in the Catholic Church sexual abuse crisis — even in Baltimore, home to a historic Black Catholic community.
Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks
The pressure to phase out fossil fuels is mounting on the oil company chief who is leading fragile international climate negotiations in what some say are contradictory dual roles.
Jaguars hope to shine against Bengals on ‘Monday Night Football’ after 12-year drought in TV spot
The Jacksonville Jaguars will return to “Monday Night Football” for the first time in 12 years when they host the Cincinnati Bengals in the coveted primetime spot to end the Week 13 schedule.
Young humpback whale leaps out of Seattle bay, dazzling onlookers
A humpback whale visiting the waters off Seattle gave people on shore a show Thursday morning. Co-coordinator for a Seattle boater education program Jeff Hogan says the young whale breached about 30 times in the span of 40 minutes.
Joseph goes from villain to victor as he oversees Denver’s defensive turnaround after Miami meltdown
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph faced plenty of vitriol after the team’s historic 70-20 meltdown in Miami in September.
Eagles-Seahawks in Week 15 becomes the first NFL game flexed to Monday Night Football
The Eagles-Seahawks game in Week 15 has become the first NFL game flexed to Monday night. The league moved the Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots to 1 p.m. on Sunday to put Philadelphia at Seattle on prime time on Dec. 18.
Struggling Bucs face last-place Carolina in Panthers’ debut under interim coach Chris Tabor
Todd Bowles is adamant. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have to stop beating themselves with mistakes if they’re going to turn their season around.
Live updates | Live updates | Eight Israeli hostages are released during extended truce
Eight Israeli hostages were released from Hamas captivity in the Gaza strip on Thursday as part of a temporary cease-fire deal that has lasted for seven days, the Israeli military said.
Spurs rookie Wembanyama playing against Hawks after status in question with hip tightness
Victor Wembanyama will play for the Spurs against the Atlanta Hawks after being listed as questionable with a sore hip.
Chase Elliott salvages most popular driver award in worst season of his NASCAR career
Chase Elliott overcame the worst season of his career to maintain his hold on the NASCAR most popular driver award for the sixth consecutive year.
NFL Injury Report
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT: Player will not play; DOUBTFUL: Player is unlikely to play; QUESTIONABLE: Player is not certain to play; DNP: did not practice; LIMITED: limited participation; FULL: Full participation):
Saints QB Derek Carr under increasing scrutiny as the Lions invade the Superdome
The Saints’ sizeable investment in Derek Carr is looking more like a liability lately. New Orleans has struggled to finish promising drives in the end zone.
Baylor hires Jake Spavital as offensive coordinator as he returns to Texas after a year at Cal
Jake Spavital is leaving California to become the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Baylor.
Former Wisconsin GOP Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the state Supreme Court
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025.
Chiefs try to build off their latest comeback as they head to Lambeau to face the surging Packers
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are hoping their latest come-from-behind victory sparks a surge that can help the defending Super Bowl champions make another long postseason run.
A dozen years after scandal, Bobby Petrino beloved at Arkansas as he rejoins team to run offense
Bobby Petrino felt like he was back home. The once-disgraced, now-beloved coach was introduced as Arkansas’ offensive coordinator at a news conference Thursday alongside the man who hired him, coach Sam Pittman.
Titans hope playing back-to-back home games for 1st time this season helps vs the Colts
The Tennessee Titans have no margin for error or reason for overconfidence trying to start their first winning streak of the season with the calendar flipping to December.
Montana miner backs off expansion plans, lays off 100 due to lower palladium prices
The owner of two a south-central Montana precious metals mines is stopping work on an expansion project and laying off about 100 workers because the price of palladium fell sharply in the past year.
Bulls stars LaVine, DeRozan miss game against Bucks because of injuries
Chicago stars Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan missed the Bulls’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of injuries. LaVine was ruled out because of a sore right foot.
FedEx worker dies in an accident at the shipping giant’s Memphis hub
Police say a FedEx worker has died after an accident at the shipping giant’s world hub in Memphis. A statement released by the Memphis Police Department says the worker was injured while working on Wednesday and was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Chargers and Herbert stumble into New England to find a Patriots team with even more problems
At least the Los Angeles Chargers don’t have to worry about who should play quarterback. The New England Patriots are still trying to figure out who will be the starting signal caller Sunday against Justin Herbert and the Chargers.
Cleveland’s QB carousel stops in Los Angeles, and the Rams hope to capitalize on the uncertainty
The Cleveland Browns might have their fourth starting quarterback of the season when they face the Los Angeles Rams.
Wolves’ Edwards out Thursday against Jazz with right hip pointer
Anthony Edwards will miss Minnesota’s game against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night with a right hip pointer.
Oregon State’s Damien Martinez arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants
Corvallis police says Oregon State running back Damien Martinez was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a misdemeanor.
Bills enter their bye week at 6-6 and stinging from a series of close calls and late-game collapses
The Buffalo Bills enter their bye week off at 6-6 and stinging from a series of close calls and late-game collapses.
Broncos bring five-game winning streak into meeting with Stroud, Texans
Denver enters Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans with a five-game winning streak, its longest since the 2015 season.
49ers QB Brock Purdy focuses on Eagles instead of injury in return to Philadelphia
Brock Purdy’s focus headed into his biggest regular-season start as a pro is on the Eagles and their stout defense instead of on the disappointment of his previous trip to Philadelphia that ended in a significant elbow injury.
Tommy DeVito is the unexpected star for the Giants in a season of injuries and disappointment
The New York Giants headed into their bye week riding a two-game winning streak. The bad news is they have a 4-8 record with five games left in the regular season and their chances of making the playoffs again under coach Brian Daboll aren’t good.
Bears can bask in win during bye week, though big questions remain to be answered
Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears got to bask in a victory heading into their bye. How they perform the rest of the way could go a long way toward determining the moves they make in the offseason, starting with their game against Detroit at Soldier Field on Dec. 10.
Former Brazil and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis says he’ll retire at season’s end
Former Brazil, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea defender Filipe Luis says he will retire at the end of the season, meaning he will likely play his last game for Flamengo on Sunday at the Maracana Stadium.
The Ravens better enjoy the rest during their open date. Their schedule down the stretch is brutal
The Baltimore Ravens currently occupy the top spot in the AFC. Their schedule included three divisional road games in the first five weeks, then a trip to London.
Haslam family refutes allegation from Warren Buffett’s company that it bribed truck stop chain execs
An attorney for the billionaire Haslam family has called the bribery allegations from Warren Buffett’s company a “wild invention.”