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Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as Zelenskyy names aide to new role 01/02/2026 07:11am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff Friday, following the resignation of Andrii Yermak after a corruption scandal over a month ago. In a post on Telegram, Zelenskyy said Ukraine now need Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appoints chief of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff 01/02/2026 07:07am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appoints chief of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff. Lighting the Lamp: New year, new challenges and new honors 01/02/2026 06:00am • The Washington Capitals began a pre-Olympic gauntlet by playing on New Year's Day in Ottawa. Their 4-3 loss to the Senators was the first of 19 games over a 36-day span. This is not a time to spiral into a slump, and the Caps' 6-5-3 December was marked by a pair of three-game losing streaks and Caroling TSA agent at BWI goes viral after iconic performance 01/02/2026 05:43am • Move over, Mariah Carey. An employee at BWI Marshall Airport is grabbing attention for her rendition of "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Desiree is a Transportation Security Administration agent who has worked at the airport since 2023. Her rendition of the iconic Christmas tune went viral, wit They've had enough — dozens of lawmakers won't seek reelection to Congress in 2026 01/02/2026 05:19am • After Americans said goodbye to 2025, dozens of lawmakers will soon say the same to Congress after deciding not to run for reelection in 2026. More than 50 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have announced they won't run again for their current seats during the midterm electi Hammond leads Virginia Tech against Wake Forest 01/02/2026 04:43am • Virginia Tech Hokies (12-2, 1-0 ACC) at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-5, 0-1 ACC) Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech visits Wake Forest after Ben Hammond scored 30 points in Virginia Tech's 95-85 overtime victory over the Virginia Cavaliers. The Demon Deac Mahi and Santa Clara host Pepperdine 01/02/2026 04:43am • Pepperdine Waves (5-10, 0-2 WCC) at Santa Clara Broncos (11-4, 2-0 WCC) Santa Clara, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Broncos -19.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: Santa Clara hosts Pepperdine after Elijah Mahi scored 22 points in Santa Clara's 92-85 victory against the Port Longwood visits Washington and High Point 01/02/2026 04:43am • Longwood Lancers (9-7, 1-0 Big South) at High Point Panthers (13-3, 1-0 Big South) High Point, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: High Point hosts Longwood after Scotty Washington scored 26 points in High Point's 87-69 win against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs. The Panthers are 9-1 on th Southern Miss visits Louisiana after Weeks' 24-point game 01/02/2026 04:43am • Southern Miss Golden Eagles (8-7, 2-1 Sun Belt) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (3-12, 1-2 Sun Belt) Lafayette, Louisiana; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Miss plays Louisiana after Tylik Weeks scored 24 points in Southern Miss' 87-73 win against the UL Monroe Warhawks. The Ragin' Cajuns are 2 Johnson leads No. 2 Michigan against No. 24 USC after 24-point showing 01/02/2026 04:43am • USC Trojans (12-1, 1-1 Big Ten) at Michigan Wolverines (12-0, 2-0 Big Ten) Ann Arbor, Michigan; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -22.5; over/under is 170.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Michigan hosts No. 24 USC after Morez Johnson Jr. scored 24 points in Michigan's 112-71 win against the Villanova visits Butler after Traore's 20-point game 01/02/2026 04:43am • Villanova Wildcats (11-2, 2-0 Big East) at Butler Bulldogs (10-4, 1-2 Big East) Indianapolis; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Butler hosts Villanova after Yohan Traore scored 20 points in Butler's 89-85 loss to the Creighton Bluejays. The Bulldogs have gone 7-1 in home games. Butler is 2-1 in gam Cal Baptist visits Tarleton State following Johnson's 36-point outing 01/02/2026 04:43am • Cal Baptist Lancers (10-5, 0-2 WAC) at Tarleton State Texans (10-5, 1-1 WAC) Stephenville, Texas; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tarleton State takes on Cal Baptist after Dior Johnson scored 36 points in Tarleton State's 91-85 loss to the Utah Valley Wolverines. The Texans have gone 7-1 at home. Washington State hosts Loyola Marymount following Amey's 20-point showing 01/02/2026 04:43am • Loyola Marymount Lions (10-5, 1-1 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (6-9, 1-1 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -1.5; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount faces Washington State after Myron Amey Jr. scored 20 points in Loyola Marymount's 80-71 Miller and Montana State host Northern Arizona 01/02/2026 04:43am • Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-8, 0-1 Big Sky) at Montana State Bobcats (7-7, 1-0 Big Sky) Bozeman, Montana; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Montana State hosts Northern Arizona after Jed Miller scored 24 points in Montana State's 89-75 win over the Northern Colorado Bears. The Bobcats are 4-1 in Ohio State visits Rutgers after Mobley's 20-point performance 01/02/2026 04:43am • Ohio State Buckeyes (9-3, 1-1 Big Ten) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-6, 0-2 Big Ten) Piscataway, New Jersey; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buckeyes -9.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State visits Rutgers after John Mobley Jr. scored 20 points in Ohio State's 89-63 win against t