Israel kills 5 in central Beirut strike, officials say The Israel Defense Forces did not appear to issue any public evacuation order prior to the strike. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.

Eleven of the 12 teams from last week’s College Football Playoff rankings are still safe. However, a loss from a conference leader shook things up with the bracket. BYU — Big 12 leader (9-1, 6-1); ranked 14thThe Boise State Broncos, led by Heisman contender Ashton Jeanty’s 1,893 rushing yards, are now ranked ahead of Big 12 leader BYU (No. 4 seed, but they would still need to win the Big 12 title game to ensure a spot. It is the only team in the country whose playoff seed matches its CFP ranking.

The second most Catholic country in the world and it’s uncertain future ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara travels to Timor-Leste, the second most Catholic country in the world. How the church has become an integral part in its existence as it tries to pave a new future.

Texas remains one of 11 states where sports betting is illegal, and a new study showed government officials may want to get with the times. Eilers & Krejcik, an independent research firm, conducted a new study showing sports betting would pay off for the state of Texas, FOX Business has learned. The study, "Legal Online Sports Betting In Texas: Revenue Forecast And Economic Impact Analysis," estimates the market could generate over $360 million in direct tax revenue for the state, while adding over 8,000 jobs. Texas Rangers co-owner Neil Leibman is all for bringing legalized sports betting to the state. "Texas has always led the way in growth and opportunity, but we’re falling behind when it comes to sports betting.

Trump vetting Project 2025 architect for top administration post Plus, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are in Texas to watch a SpaceX rocket launch as well as a look at why passengers may soon see Shake Shack burgers on Delta flights.

During her time at Iowa, it was not unusual for Caitlin Clark to voice her displeasure with officials during a given game. The WNBA Rookie of the Year returned to the state of Iowa to watch her former team take on Drake in Des Moines. Clark was a little farther away from referees on Sunday than she had been for the past few years when she was wearing a Hawkeyes uniform. Aside from basketball games, Clark has also been spotted at football games and even participated in a golf Pro-Am this month. Clark helped end the Fever’s playoff drought this past WNBA season.

Just a few weeks away from the new year, Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes and his girlfriend, LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne, have provided the internet with what might be the 2024 meme of the year. On Monday, Skenes was named National League Rookie of the Year, but it was his reaction to the news that had baseball fans talking on social media. He did eventually manage a smile while Dunne, sitting beside him, joined in the applause. Skenes’ emotionless reaction went viral on social media. LSU’S LIVVY DUNNE SWEETENS PIRATES’ OFFER FOR RARE PAUL SKENES’ ROOKIE CARDIn a video posted to her own TikTok account, one user asked, “But why is this such an awkward exchange?

Teen diving sensation shows why ‘body positivity should be welcome to every sport’ 17-year-old diver Zeke Sanchez and his acrobatic diving moves serve to inspire and promote representation in sports.

ScienceSpaceX's Super Heavy booster executes water landingOn Nov. 19, SpaceX attempted to repeat its successful catch of a returning Starship rocket. The rocket was diverted to a splash down in the Gulf of Mexico.

The presence of bird flu was detected through the National Wastewater Surveillance System, marking the first confirmed detection in Hawaii. The California Department of Food and Agriculture also confirmed bird flu in 335 dairy farms in Central California as of that same date. Meanwhile, Arizona reported its first bird flu outbreak on Nov. 15 in poultry at a commercial farm in Pinal County. A researcher collects samples of wildlife where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected at Chilean Antarctic territory in Antarctica. Original article source: Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: 'Getting worse'

Sabrina Carpenter: A Nonsense Christmas debuts on Netflix next month NetflixAnd she won’t be doing it on her own. Next month, the Espresso singer is due to unveil her first ever festive special, A Nonsense Christmas, on Netflix – with the A-list cast having now been announced. AdvertisementIn a teaser shared on Tuesday morning, the streaming platform revealed that A Nonsense Christmas will feature Christmas duets with Shania Twain, Tyla, Kali Uchis and fellow chart-topper Chappell Roan. The snippet also revealed that Sabrina will be joined in her Yuletide special by Emmy winner Quinta Brunson, model Cara Delevingne and comedian Megan Stalter, among others. Sabrina Carpenter: A Nonsense Christmas is due to premiere on Netflix on Saturday 7 December at 2am UK time.

BusinessSpaceX launches Starship rocketSpaceX will try to repeat its successful catch of a returning Starship rocket during a test flight on Nov. 19.

This article is research on Dr. Oz that I had done for a DK article which I wrote 8 years ago. His number one health cure was promoting Green Coffee Bean as a weight loss supplement. : this is worth the read:www.huffpost.com/…And what do other Doctors think of Dr. Oz? Here are some excerpts:“The FTC is currently suing a Florida company that claimed its Pure Green Coffee product would help users shed 20 pounds in four weeks. The campaign used footage from Oz’s show, where he discussed the alleged benefits of green coffee extract.

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“Mill Model at the Boott Cotton Mill Museum.” Lowell National Historical Park, n.d. Public DomainWhen Lyddie arrives in the weave room, she is overcome by the noise and the constant movement of the machines. One of the older girls, Diana, comes to Lyddie’s rescue and teaches her how to operate the loom, and the two of them become friends. Diana invites Lyddie over to her boardinghouse that night to study the rules and regulations of the mills. She asks Lyddie to talk about herself and Lyddie tells Diana about her family. Fact Check: The loud weave room“Creation!