NEW YORK — The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators. New York City police said they arrested 21 people after protesters jumped barricades and sat down on the parade route with...
More Than 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars Seized at Los Angeles Port
LOS ANGELES — More than 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars shipped from Asia were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, authorities said. Had the guitars been authentic, they would have been worth $18 million, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a...
Stock Market Today: Stocks Gain as Wall Street Closes Out Strong November
NEW YORK — Stocks are higher as Wall Street puts the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year. The S&P rose 0.7% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 306 points, or 0.7%, as of 12:05 p.m., ET, on Friday. The Nasdaq added 0.8% and...
Border Patrol Trains More Chaplains as Job and Polarizing Immigration Debate Rattle Agents
DANIA BEACH, Florida — As immigration remains a hotly contested priority for the Trump administration after playing a decisive role in the deeply polarized election, the Border Patrol agents tasked with enforcing many of its laws are wrestling with growing challenges on and off the job. More are training to...
From Jelly Roll to TWICE, Top Acts Hit ‘Amazon Music Live’ to Spotlight Upcoming Projects
LOS ANGELES — If artists want to launch an album with a bang, "Amazon Music Live" could be the end zone to score big. Some of the biggest performers in music — including Jelly Roll, Megan Thee Stallion, Ed Sheeran, Kane Brown, Peso Pluma and Lil Baby — have graced...
Conor McGregor Loses Endorsements After Civil Jury Rules He Must Pay $250K to Assault Victim
LONDON — Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her. Proximo Spirits Removes McGregor's Image from Whiskey Brand Proximo...
Flag Football Scours Nation With Talent Camps to Uncover Next Wave of Stars
DENVER — So you're the most valuable player of that annual Thanksgiving Day backyard flag football game. Or played tackle football on any level. Or ran track. Or dabbled in basketball. Or toyed with any sport, really. Well, this may be just for you: USA Football is holding talent identification...
Forget Tired Turkey Sandwiches! Work Leftover Magic With These Unique Ideas
The holiday season brings family, friends and favorite recipes together - often leaving hosts with uneaten turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and sweet potatoes. Instead of falling back on boring leftover sandwiches, reinvent holiday staples into fresh dishes that reduce food waste, stretch budgets and add a little culinary excitement to...
Henry and Barkley Prepare for Earliest Matchup Ever Between 1,300-Yard Running Backs
Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry combined for 395 yards rushing on back-to-back nights at SoFi Stadium as the dynamic playmakers keep proving that investing in running backs can pay off in the right situation. Next, they will play on the same field at the same time when Barkley and the...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Denied Bail by Third Judge as He Awaits Sex Trafficking Trial
NEW YORK — Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail on Wednesday as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial by a judge who cited evidence showing him to be a "serious risk" of witness tampering and proof he has tried to hide prohibited communications with third parties while incarcerated. U.S....