Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell defeated challenger Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and was re-elected as Senate minority leader Wednesday with a vote of 37-10. McConnell said at a news conference Wednesday that the Republican Party’s failure to pick up seats and win the majority in the Senate can be blamed on too much chaos and too …
Monthly Archives: November 2022
New Orleans Saints sign running back David Johnson to practice squad
The New Orleans Saints will sign veteran running back David Johnson to their practice squad. The 30-year-old Johnson went unsigned this off-season. Starting running back Alvin Kamara leads the Saints with 469 rushing yards this season. Backup running back Mark Ingram missed the Saints’ last two games due to a knee injury, and Dwayne Washington is …
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Toronto Blue Jays trade outfielder Teoscar Hernández to the Mariners
The Seattle Mariners announced Wednesday that they have acquired outfielder Teoscar Hernández from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for pitcher Erik Swanson and lefty prospect Adam Macko. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said in a release: “We began our offseason with the intent to add impact and length to our lineup. In adding Teoscar …
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Keke Palmer to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Dec. 3
Actress Keke Palmer has been announced as guest host of the Dec. 3 episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Palmer is making her SNL hosting debut, however, she is no stranger to hosting duties – having recently served as host of NBC’s game show Password. Sharing her excitement over the SNL gig, Palmer tweeted: “Y’all got y’alls wish… guess …
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Teaser for Yellowstone spinoff ‘1923’ shares first look at Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren
Paramount+ released the first teaser for its ‘Yellowstone’ prequel 1923, starring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford as Cara and Jacob Dutton, ancestors of Montana cattle rancher John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner on ‘Yellowstone’). The streaming service said in a synopsis: “the series will explore the early 20th century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition …
Former President Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential campaign
Former President Donald Trump announced his third presidential run on Tuesday night from his Mar-a-Lago residence. Trump officially launched his campaign for president in 2024, filing papers with the Federal Election Commission Tuesday night in which he declared himself a candidate for the presidency, and established a new campaign committee. Trump announced to a crowded …
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White House requests additional $37.7 billion from Congress for Ukraine aid
The White House has asked Congress to approve $37.7 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. The request for Ukraine assistance includes $21.7 billion for military, intelligence and other defense support, $14.5 billion in humanitarian aid and to help keep the Ukrainian government functioning, $900 million for health care and support services for Ukrainians living in …
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Eagles TE Dallas Goedert to miss significant time due to shoulder injury
Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will miss extended time with a shoulder injury he suffered during Monday night’s loss to the Washington Commanders. NFL Networks Mike Garafalo tweeted: “#Eagles TE Dallas Goedert will miss extended time with a shoulder injury suffered in the win over the #Commanders last night, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Not a …
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Rams WR Cooper Kupp out for 4 weeks after ankle surgery
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay announced Tuesday that wide receiver Cooper Kupp will undergo surgery on his injured right ankle and is expected to miss at least four weeks, and will be placed on injured reserve. McVay told reporters that Kupp will undergo surgery on Wednesday in Los Angeles for his high-ankle sprain. Kupp sustained …
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ sets November box office record with $180M in earnings
Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was the No. 1 movie in North America over the weekend with $180 million in earnings, making it the second biggest opening weekend of 2022 at the domestic box office. In addition, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever broke the record for highest-grossing debut in November. 2013’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was the previous …