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Juliet Macur

San Jose State’s Opponent Boycotts Game Over Transgender Player. Again.

The women’s volleyball team at the center of a national debate over gender and sports advanced to the conference championship after Boise State refused to play.

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Juliet Macur

How a Women’s College Volleyball Team Became the Center of the Transgender Athlete Debate

Not since the swimmer Lia Thomas has a college athlete or team put the fiercely contested issue of transgender rights in sports under such a bright spotlight.

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Eve Sampson

Hiker Survives 50 Days in Canadian Wilderness

Sam Benastick was found after weeks missing in British Columbia’s frigid Redfern-Keily Provincial Park, and after the official search was called off. The police had feared “this would not be the outcome,” a spokeswoman said.

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Maria Varenikova, Ivan Nechepurenko and Anatoly Kurmanaev

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector as Putin Signals More to Come

Ukraine said the attacks targeted energy infrastructure. President Vladimir V. Putin said they were retaliation for Kyiv’s use of long-range American missiles.

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Eric Kim

For a Food Writer, Thanksgiving Is a Spot in the Super Bowl Every Year

Some professionals in the food writing business are spent before Turkey Day arrives. Others feel they can finally cook for themselves.

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Zach Montague

Biden Makes a Final Nantucket Visit as President

The president made his usual stops, expressing gratitude for progress toward peace in the Middle East and urging Americans to stay hopeful.

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Emmett Lindner and Sara Ruberg

Snow and Rain Disrupt Holiday Travel as Storm Moves Across the Northeast

More than a foot of snow could accumulate in northern New England, hampering drivers in a record-breaking year for Thanksgiving travel.

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Sarah Nir

For Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Millions Line Sidewalks and Tune In

About two dozen protesters briefly disrupted the procession near 55th Street and were taken into custody, the police said.

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Stephanie Saul, Zach Montague and Sharon Otterman

Linda McMahon Was Questioned About WWE in Previous Connecticut Education Role

Linda McMahon, whose résumé mainly rests on running World Wrestling Entertainment, has faced questions for years over whether she is suitable for important education posts.

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Simon J. Levien

Trump Team’s Rejection of a Transition Deal Adds a Wrinkle to Its Transparency Pledges

The president-elect’s team said it would disclose its donors’ names and not take donations from foreigners, but it isn’t legally bound to adhere to those promises.

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Euan Ward

Lebanese Residents of Baalbek Return to a Bombed-Out City

Tens of thousands of people who had fled the city of Baalbek returned to bombed-out restaurants, flattened apartment buildings and many of the dead still buried under the rubble.

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Racing pioneer 'Motorcycle Mary' McGee dies

Mary McGee, a female racing pioneer and the subject of the new documentary "Motorcycle Mary," died at age 87.

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Swiatek takes 1-month ban for failed doping test

Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned heart medication, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced.

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Myron Medcalf

Missouri's Grill discharged, avoids serious injury

Missouri leading scorer Caleb Grill has avoided serious injury and been discharged from a local hospital following a midair collision with his head and neck during his team's win over Lindenwood Wednesday.

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Alex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez

Sources: Real Madrid bus in crash after UCL loss

Real Madrid's bus was involved in a collision on Thursday on its return trip from Liverpool to Spain after the team's Champions League defeat, sources told ESPN.

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31 Thoughtful Gifts To Give Friends Who Can Use A Pick-Me-Up

These are sure to turn their frowns upside down.

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Matt Warren

Thanksgiving, Black Friday impacting NFL playoff standings

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Four games over two days with the top team in each conference on the docket.

The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs lead the NFC and AFC, respectively, and both are playing over the course of Thanksgiving and Black Friday. There are also ways the Lions, Chiefs, and Buffalo Bills can clinch a playoff spot this week, and the outcomes will play major roles there, too.

The Lions face the Chicago Bears early, then the Dallas Cowboys vs New...

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Shop a bunch of stunning tablet deals the day before Black Friday

UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2024, 12:53 p.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest live tablet deals on Thanksgiving Day.

Best early Black Friday tablet deals at a glance: Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 9th...

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If You Dream Of A Spotless Home, These 57 Things Can Help Make It Happen

Even your blinds and vents are getting a thorough cleaning.

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Quentyn Kennemer

The 12 best TV deals you can grab ahead of Black Friday

4K TVs like the Sony A95L don’t come cheap, but they’re a bit easier to acquire right now. | Image: Sony

Black Friday wouldn’t be Black Friday without a deluge of TV deals. And while we wouldn’t exactly recommend the second-rate models lining the Sunday circulars, there are plenty of TVs already on offer for Black Friday that deliver a satisfying viewing experience and solid feature set — whether you plan on gaming, watching sports, or catching up on the latest TV shows and...

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