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Light up the night at ZooLights — back starting this weekend 11/25/2023 07:21am • ZooLights at the Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. kicked off with a sold out crowd of 6,500 guests Friday night, and organizers say tickets are available in limited quantities for a packed opening weekend. “ZooLights is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to come out and have a blast, Retailers offer bigger Black Friday discounts to lure hesitant shoppers hunting for the best deals 11/25/2023 12:03am • NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers venturing out to malls and stores on Black Friday found perks from champagne to virtual reality experiences and old-fashioned doorbusters, as retailers tried to entice customers who are resisting splurges and impulse buying this year. Consumers are under pressure as their Hamas releases 10 Thai hostages, 4 of whom had not been listed as abducted 11/24/2023 11:55pm • BANGKOK (AP) — Hamas freed 10 Thai nationals and a Filipino alongside Israeli hostages who were part of the first swap under a new cease-fire deal — including four Thais who had not been officially listed as abducted, Thailand's Foreign Ministry announced Saturday morning. Thais were the single Green, Sengun lead Rockets to 105-86 victory over Nuggets in NBA's In-Season Tournament 11/24/2023 11:26pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 25 points, Alperen Sengun added 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the slumping Denver Nuggets 105-86 on Friday night in the NBA's In-Season Tournament. Houston improved to 2-1 in the tournament with a game left next week at Dallas. Denver comp Live updates | Israel-Hamas truce begins with swap of hostages and prisoners; more expected Saturday 11/24/2023 10:54pm • A four-day cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war began Friday in Gaza as part of an agreement that Qatar helped broker. Twenty-four hostages were freed, including 13 Israeli citizens, 10 Thai citizens and one Filipino citizen, Qatar said. Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners later in the day. With The National Audubon Society says just say no to fake snow — on your outdoor holiday decor 11/24/2023 10:00pm • Part of the fun of the holiday season is putting up the outdoor decorations, but the National Audubon Society says to consider some bird-friendly decorations. They suggest using native plants in your wreaths and garlands, incorporating things like mistletoe or winterberry. Among the items they On Day One of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners 11/24/2023 07:37pm • RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides. Israel — wrenched by the abduction of nearl Ferentz revisits fair catch call, says Iowa got 'screwed' out of 11 wins 11/24/2023 07:05pm • LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Less than an hour after Iowa recorded win No. 10 with a dramatic 13-10 victory over Nebraska, Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz suggested his team actually should have had a chance to win 11 games in the regular season. A month after Cooper DeJean's punt return for a touchdown was c Jackson, Ravens look to remain on top of AFC with prime-time road game against Chargers 11/24/2023 02:57pm • Lamar Jackson and Baltimore hold the top seed in the AFC. While the Ravens want to keep that spot and make the playoffs for the fifth time in six years, they also want to make sure Jackson is under center in January. He hasn’t been able to say that for the past two seasons. Not only do the 8 This Maryland restaurant has a chicken sandwich that's becoming world famous 11/24/2023 02:19pm • Rob Gresham opened ISAAC’s Poultry Market in Gaithersburg, Maryland, less than a year ago, but his restaurant's chicken sandwich has already become quite famous. Not only did it win the "best sandwich" competition from the Restaurant Association of Maryland earlier this year, but just this NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 11/24/2023 10:26am • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ No evidence that DNA sequence used in Pfizer shot What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift 11/24/2023 09:24am • “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham's Christmas special and this week's edition of “Dancing With the Stars” promising celebrities swaying to the music of Taylor Swift are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the offerings worth your time Missouri governor granting pardons at pace not seen since WWII era 11/24/2023 09:19am • Distraught by a romantic breakup, 16-year-old Kenny Batson vented his hurt by stomping out the windshields of cars on a for-sale lot. He landed in juvenile detention, but that was only the beginning of his trouble. Over the ensuing years, Batson stole cigarettes, booze and cars for drunken joyrides Palestinians in Gaza seeking refuge from war find their world is shrinking. They say nowhere is safe 11/24/2023 08:03am • BEIRUT (AP) — Gaza has always been a small, crowded space with hardly any exits. Now the world for Palestinians there has shrunk to the size of whatever refuge they can find. The strip is 25 miles (40 kilometers) long by some 7 miles (11 kilometers) wide. More than a month into the war, Israeli tr Gaza shrinks for Palestinians seeking refuge. 4 stories offer a glimpse into a diminished world 11/24/2023 08:01am • BEIRUT (AP) — Gaza has always been a small, crowded space with hardly any exits. Now the world for Palestinians there has shrunk to the size of whatever refuge they can find: a jammed shelter, a car, the walls of a shared apartment, or floors and benches in hospital corridors. The strip is 25 mile