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Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support 12/09/2025 05:08pm • ROME (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country. “Undoubtedly, Russia insists for us to give up territor Cracker Barrel lowers revenue forecast as traffic falls after logo blowup 12/09/2025 04:54pm • Cracker Barrel posted lower-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter and trimmed its revenue forecast for the year as it continued to feel the fallout from a botched plan to revamp its logo and restaurants. The Lebanon, Tennessee-based restaurant chain said Tuesday its revenue fell 5.7% to $7 NHL cautiously optimistic of Olympic participation despite smaller rink size and ice safety concerns 12/09/2025 04:46pm • The NHL said Tuesday it remains cautiously optimistic about sending the world's best hockey players to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in February amid issues with a smaller-than-expected rink size and questions regarding ice quality due to construction delays. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly reiter Montgomery County's vacant council seat filled by former school board president 12/09/2025 04:28pm • The Montgomery County Council has tapped a former school board president to serve out the remainder of At-Large Council member Gabe Albornoz's term. Shebra Evans has been sworn in as the 11th council member after her appointment was approved unanimously during Tuesday's council session. Evans, Son says belated goodbye to Tottenham fans after summer move to MLS 12/09/2025 04:12pm • LONDON (AP) — Son Heung-min finally got a chance to say goodbye to Tottenham supporters. The South Korea star left the English club somewhat abruptly in August, ending his decade-long stay at Spurs to join Los Angeles FC. Son, who spent time as Tottenham captain, was a fan favorite at the London t Incoming Tulane coach Will Hall asserts he was the right choice for the Wave, if not the first 12/09/2025 04:08pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Incoming Tulane coach Will Hall wasted little time mentioning the elephant in the room. “I know I wasn't the first choice for some people in here,” Hall said Tuesday during his formal introduction as outgoing coach Jon Sumrall's successor. “But I can promise you this: I am FanDuel Missouri Promo Code: Claim $300 Bonus NBA Cup, CBB Games Tuesday 12/09/2025 04:08pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Dive into the NBA Cup Quarterfinals with this FanDuel Missouri promo code offer. Sports betting has officially launched in Missouri Chalkboard Promo Code WTOP: Claim $100 Deposit Match for NBA, NFL Entries 12/09/2025 03:56pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Get a fantasy bonus with the Chalkboard promo code WTOP. Sign up here to activate this welcome offer for NBA and NFL entries this week. Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says 12/09/2025 03:41pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday granted the Justice Department’s request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking case, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime con Raiders' Kyu Blu Kelly placed on injured reserve and out for season with torn patellar tendon 12/09/2025 03:37pm • HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly, who leads the Las Vegas Raiders with three interceptions, was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday because of a tear in his patellar tendon. Kelly was injured in Sunday's 24-17 loss to Denver. The Raiders signed cornerback Chigozie Anusie Rainbow flag moved to new location at Tottenham's stadium after Slavia Prague request 12/09/2025 03:31pm • LONDON (AP) — A rainbow flag showing support for the LGBTQ+ community has been moved to a new location inside Tottenham's stadium for the Champions League match against Sparta Prague following a request from the Czech team, Spurs said Tuesday. The Progress Pride flag is constantly displayed in the Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire 12/09/2025 03:20pm • President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November. Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said in an email to The Associated Press on French lawmakers narrowly approve health care budget, suspending Macron's flagship pension reform 12/09/2025 03:04pm • PARIS (AP) — France’s lower house of parliament narrowly approved on Tuesday a key health care budget bill, offering the minority government some relief from political turmoil at the cost of suspending President Emmanuel Macron's flagship pension reform. The bill passed by 247 votes in favor wh Editorial Roundup: United States 12/09/2025 02:50pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 8 The Washington Post on Josh Hawley's health care “solution” Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) thinks he has a new idea: no taxes on health care. He has proposed making all out-of-pocket health care expenses tax deductible, s Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase 12/09/2025 02:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website, Scott said, “This dollar total will likely be reported in th