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Jeff Passan

Guardians trade Naylor to D-backs, sign Santana

The Guardians traded 1B Josh Naylor to the Diamondbacks and then agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with free agent veteran Carlos Santana.

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Mike Coppinger

Usyk retains title, tops Fury in tight rematch

Oleksandr Usyk, ESPN's No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer, retained the heavyweight championship with another decision victory over Tyson Fury on Saturday, this time unanimously, in a rematch that was every bit as competitive as their first meeting in May.

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Howard Bryant and Jeff Passan

'Greatest of all time' Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Rickey Henderson, the greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in Major League Baseball history, died Friday. He was 65.

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Noa Dalzell

Blockbuster Unrivaled trade sends 4 WNBA stars to new teams: key details

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Courtney Williams is headed for the Lunar Owls, Natasha Cloud will join the Phantom, and Jackie Young and Tiffany Hayes go to the Laces in an unexpected preseason trade.

Unrivaled — the new professional 3-on-3 basketball league taking place in Miami — tips off on January 17th. But, on Saturday evening, just a few weeks before official game action begins, three clubs have engaged in a multi-team trade involving 4 WNBA stars.

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36 Products For Anyone With An Old School, Vintage Aesthetic

"It's for the aesthetic" —you adding a retro-style air fryer and little coasters shaped like vinyl records to your cart.

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Amy Virshup

Oh, the Places We Went!

This year, of the 52 destinations on our annual list, our writers and photographers touched down in 11 to capture their essence. Here’s what they found.

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Daniel Politi and Anita Pouchard Serra

A Restaurant Is More Than a Workplace for People Often Shunned by Employers

A popular restaurant in Buenos Aires is staffed almost entirely by workers with neurological challenges, tapping into often-overlooked talent and harnessing their skills.

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Zia ur-Rehman

Pakistan Faces Resurgance of Terrorism

Political instability, dwindling public support and economic constraints are eroding the costly gains that the country made in combating militancy after a ghastly school attack in 2014.

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Elisabetta Povoledo

Pope Uses Christmas Message to Chide Advisers About Gossiping

Francis urged the Vatican inner circle to bless more and talk less badly of others. It wasn’t the first time he had used the occasion to scold them.

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Rachel Nostrant

Community in Madison, Wisconsin, Gathers to Mourn Abundant Life Christian School Shooting Victim

Rubi Patricia Vergara was one of two victims killed in Madison this week. At a memorial service, she was remembered as an empathetic teenager with a passion for music and art.

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Jamelle Bouie

Donald Trump Is Vulnerable

His win did not upend the rules of American politics or render him immune to political misfortune.

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Juli Fraga and Connie Chang

How to Keep ‘People Pleasing” From Ruining Your Finances

Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances. Some self-reflection and support from professionals can help turn things around.

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Marcela Valdes, Churchill Ndonwie, Danielle Ivory, Steve Eder and Sebastián Hidalgo

Undocumented Workers Take on Dangerous Jobs to Feed America

Undocumented workers help feed America’s hunger for prepared foods, but some take jobs with staffing agencies that expose them to hazardous conditions.

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Hurubie Meko, Maria Cramer and William K. Rashbaum

Top Uniformed N.Y.P.D. Officer Resigns After Abuse Allegations

Jeffrey Maddrey demanded sexual favors, according to subordinates, and the federal authorities are investigating. He had previously been accused of harassment on the job.

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Daisuke Wakabayashi

How Netflix’s ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Made Chef Anh Sung-jae a Star

Anh Sung-jae went to America as a 13-year-old, joined the Army, went to culinary school and opened a top restaurant in San Francisco. Now back home in South Korea, he’s a Netflix star.

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Lynsey Chutel and Jenny Gross

Germany Bulked Up Christmas Market Security. An Attack Still Happened.

The latest deadly assault on a beloved German tradition illustrates the challenge of holiday safety.

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Christopher F. Schuetze and Melissa Eddy

3-Minute Christmas Market Rampage Shakes Germany

At least five people, including a 9-year-old child, were killed in the attack, which took place in the eastern city of Magdeburg. The authorities are still seeking a motive.

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David Marchese

‘The Interview’: Jonathan Roumie

The star of “The Chosen” discusses his early struggles in Hollywood, fans who conflate him with his character and how his own faith informs his work.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Rickey Henderson, Baseball’s Flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ Dies at 65

Widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball history, he was not just one of the game’s most exciting players but also one of its most eccentric.

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Charlie Savage

Justice Clarence Thomas Did Not Disclose Additional Trips From Billionaire Patron, Democrats Say

The revelation was included in a report by Democratic staff members on the Senate Judiciary Committee who had conducted a 20-month investigation into ethics practices at the Supreme Court.

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