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Cher ‘NOT OK’ as Donald Trump closed in on victory

Cher, who has furiously denounced Donald Trump and Republicans as ignorant and evil, posted four words on her Twitter account.

November 9, 2016

Colin Kaepernick votes for … nobody

Colin Kaepernick, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback who won a new round of national notoriety by refusing to stand and pay respects to the national anthem, told reporters Tuesday he wasn't all that enamored with the national election.

November 8, 2016

Zach Britton not among A.L. Cy Young Award finalists

Orioles' closer Zach Britton was not named one of the three finalists for the American League Cy Young Award, despite being 47 for 47 on save attempts and posting an era of 0.54.

November 7, 2016

Cubs win first World Series since 1908 in extra-inning thriller

The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series since 1908, defeating the Cleveland Indians in extra innings to complete a rally from a 3-1 series deficit.

November 2, 2016

Active shooter reported at Sasebo Naval Base in Nagasaki, Japan

An hour-long lockdown at an American naval base in Japan was lifted Thursday morning after reports of active shooter turned up neither a gunman nor proof of actual shots.

November 2, 2016

Paddy Power reports 91% of recent bets on Donald Trump

According to Paddy Power -- one of the world's largest bookmakers -- almost all recent bets coming in on the U.S. election have been on Donald Trump.

November 2, 2016

Savannah River Site nuclear complex launches emergency response over potential ‘explosive device’

A "suspicious item" prompted an emergency response at one of the Department of Energy's major nuclear-weapons sites.

November 2, 2016

Obama exploring ‘ways to reroute’ Dakota Access pipeline amid protests

President Obama said Tuesday that the federal government is looking for ways to reroute the Dakota Access pipeline project, which has been paralyzed by weeks of demonstrations by environmentalists.

November 1, 2016

Hillary Clinton photo illustrates pathological lying in Google results

For several hours starting about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, a Google search for the terms "pathological lying" was producing a picture of Hillary Clinton.

October 30, 2016

Hillary Clinton campaign’s open letter from Eric Holder, officials blasts FBI director James Comey

The Hillary Clinton campaign circulated Sunday night an open letter from former federal prosecutors and Justice Department officials criticizing FBI Director James Comey for his actions in recent days in the Clinton email investigation.

October 30, 2016

FBI gets warrant to start probe of emails on laptop used by Huma Abedin

The FBI has reportedly obtained a warrant to start reviewing emails on a computer used by one of Hillary Clinton's closest confidantes.

October 30, 2016

Mike Pence’s plane slides off New York runway

The plane carrying Republican vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence skidded off a New York runway Thursday night.

October 27, 2016

Sheriff Joe Arpaio charged with contempt of court, faces 6 months in jail

A federal judge has approved contempt of court charges against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, officially threatening "America's toughest sheriff" with six months in jail.

October 25, 2016

Shooting reported at Sandy, Utah, middle school

Police were called to a Utah middle school on Tuesday afternoon after reports of a shooting there.

October 25, 2016

Kellyanne Conway claims credit for best parts of Donald Trump’s debate performance

Kellyanne Conway wanted the world to know that credit for the best parts of Donald Trump's debate performance were her doing.

October 19, 2016

John Podesta on Nicki Minaj story: ‘Booty equity’

Hillary Clinton's campaign manager is a passionate advocate for equality -- especially in the booty.

October 19, 2016

Ben Roethlisberger shakes off injury

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a leg injury but returned to Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins despite the team saying earlier that his day was likely done.

October 16, 2016

Ben Roethlisberger injured against Dolphins

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has suffered a knee injury that likely will keep him out of the rest of Sunday's game and raises fears about the Pittsburgh Steelers oft-injured star.

October 16, 2016

Madison Bumgarner, Conor Gillaspie lift Giants to Wild Card win

San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner got the better of fellow ace Noah Syndergaard and shut out the New York Mets 3-0 in Wednesday night's National League wild-card game.

October 5, 2016

Beaverton, Oregon, shooting: multiple fatalities reported

Police told reporters Wednesday that a fatal shooting in Beaverton, Oregon, a city just outside Portland, was a murder-suicide involving two children and their father.

October 5, 2016