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The Curious Case of Nora Holt, a Pioneer of Black Classical Music and Jazz

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 11:58pm
Nora Holt was a pioneer of Chicago’s Black classical music scene. A friend of Josephine Baker, she later became a blues singer in Parisian nightclubs.
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Diamond Sports to offer per-game NBA, NHL prices

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 11:30pm
The nation's largest owner of regional sports networks, Diamond Sports Group, which owns 16 RSNs, announced Tuesday that it will offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games on its direct-to-consumer streaming package starting Dec. 5.
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USC fined, gets probation for coaching violations

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 10:10pm
USC's football program has been fined $50,000 and placed on a one-year probation because of a violation of "on- and off-field coaching activities" during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the NCAA announced Tuesday.
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CFP rankings release: See how the new top 25 affected the bracket

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 9:56pm
A first look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's second set of rankings.
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Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead ‘Dept. of Government Efficiency’

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 9:47pm
The two wealthy entrepreneurs will lead what the president-elect called the Department of Government Efficiency, which he said would seek “drastic change.” But the announcement left a lot unanswered.
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Trump Picks Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 9:40pm
Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, would play a major role in carrying out the president-elect’s promises to crack down on the border and deport millions of people.
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Gerry Faust, Coach Who Lived a Dream at Notre Dame, Dies at 89

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 9:37pm
Jumping from the high school ranks to lead one of the most storied programs in college football, he lost games but rarely lost hope.
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Once They Were Neocons. Now Trump’s Foreign Policy Picks Are All ‘America First.’

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 9:34pm
President-elect Donald J. Trump is considering nominees who fit more comfortably within his often erratic worldview, in which deal-making reigns over ideology.
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Bike rides and Balkan music: Klay Thompson is embracing a fresh start with the Mavericks

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 9:25pm
Thompson, who won four rings alongside Curry and Green, returns to the Golden State on Tuesday.
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U.S. to Keep Sending Arms to Israel Despite Dire Conditions in Gaza

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 8:47pm
The State Department said Israel needs to take more steps to improve the situation among Palestinians. The United States had given the country 30 days to meet aid criteria.
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Rays' home can't be fixed in time for '25 season

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 8:29pm
The city of St. Petersburg said damage from Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field can be fixed for $55.7M but the stadium won't be ready until the 2026 season.
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Dak's season over but 'prognosis is wonderful'

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 8:29pm
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that Dak Prescott will undergo surgery in New York on Wednesday on the partial avulsion of his hamstring.
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Bears fire embattled OC Waldron amid struggles

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 8:29pm
Shane Waldron has been fired as the Bears' offensive coordinator after less than 10 months on the job.
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Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years in Leaked Documents Case

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 8:14pm
The disclosures that Jack Teixeira shared on a social media platform raised questions over how a relatively low-ranking Air National Guardsman had access to some of the country’s most sensitive secrets.
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Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 8:05pm
The choice of Mr. Hegseth, a dedicated supporter of the president-elect in his first term, is outside the norm of the traditional choice for the post.
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Five bets to make on the red-hot Golden State Warriors

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 7:35pm
André Snellings explores whether the Warriors' early resurgence is for real and lists five ways to bet on them.
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Heisman Trophy odds watch: Hunter, Gabriel lead entering Week 12

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 7:35pm
Travis Hunter sits atop the Heisman odds leaders for Week 12 with Dillon Gabriel and Ashton Jeanty not far behind.
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Trump Picks John Ratcliffe, His Former Intelligence Director, for C.I.A. Chief

NY Times Home Page - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 7:32pm
Mr. Ratcliffe, who was also a Texas congressman, fought fiercely for Donald Trump during his first term.
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NHL Awards Watch: Players the voters are backing after the first month of the season

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 7:29pm
Who are the leading candidates for the Hart, Norris, Vezina, Calder and more? We polled a selection of voters for a snapshot of the races.
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Overheard at Hockey Hall of Fame weekend: Buzz on Class of 2025, expansion and more

ESPN - Tue, 11/12/2024 - 7:29pm
As the hockey world gathered to celebrate a new group of legends, the conversations included other hot topics.
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