Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris has died at age 72
Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored "The Immaculate Reception," considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died.
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial
The 70-year-old former movie mogul is already serving a 23-year sentence for a rape and sexual assault conviction in New York.
Argentina claims World Cup title against France
Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title, with Gonzalo Montiel scored the clinching penalty after a 3-3 draw.
France beats Morocco, advances to the World Cup final to face Argentina on Sunday
France beat Africa’s first ever semifinalist 2-0 Wednesday, with Mbappé playing a part in goals by Theo Hernandez in the fifth minute.
Biden signs gay marriage legislation in White House ceremony
“This law and the love it defends strike a blow against hate in all its forms,” Biden said on the South Lawn of the White House.
US scientists announce fusion energy breakthrough in 'landmark achievement.' Here's what it means
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced a "major scientific breakthrough" Tuesday in the decades-long quest to harness fusion, the energy that powers the sun and stars.
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies after complications from heart condition
Mike Leach, the gruff, pioneering and unfiltered college football coach who helped revolutionize the passing game with the Air Raid offense, has died following complications from a heart condition.
'She's on her way home': Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.
Zelenskyy, spirit of Ukraine named 2022 TIME Person of the Year
TIME magazine has named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the spirit of Ukraine as its 2022 Person of the Year.
Dems hold 51-49 Senate majority following Raphael Warnock's victory in Georgia runoff
Herschel Walker, a football legend in the 1980s favored by Donald Trump, was unable to overcome a bevy of damaging allegations.
Donald Trump’s company found guilty of tax fraud in scheme hatched by top executives
As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to $1.6 million.
Colorado gay club shooting suspect formally charged with hate crimes, murder
The suspect accused of entering a Colorado Springs gay nightclub and killing five people and wounding 17 others was formally charged with hate crimes as well as murder on Tuesday.
Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning 'Cheers' star, dies at 71
Kirstie Alley, who won an Emmy for her role on "Cheers" and starred in films including "Look Who's Talking," died Monday of cancer.
Dems to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st voting state in 2024 presidential election season
Iowa lost the political pacesetting position it has held for more than four decades after technical meltdowns sparked chaos and marred results of the state's 2020 caucus.
Senate votes to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
The Senate passed a bill to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement. Critics say the contract lacks sufficient levels of paid leave for rail workers.
Supreme Court will keep student loan cancellation blocked for now, but agrees to hear case in early 2023
The court's decision to hear arguments relatively quickly means it's likely to determine whether the loan cancellations are legal by late June.
House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
The House passed a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Senate moves to protect same-sex and interracial marriages; House votes next
It's an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a measure of relief for the hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples.
US beats Iran, advances to round of 16 at World Cup
Christian Pulisic scored and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran.
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