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ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands
SUMMARY: Immigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands. That's according to a Tuesday court filing from the U.S. government. The Salvadoran citizen is fighting to remain in the U.S. after a mistaken deportation to his home country, where he was imprisoned. The court filing comes after U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis earlier this month questioned whether government officials could be trusted to follow orders barring them from taking Abrego Garcia into immigration custody or deporting him. Earlier Tuesday, a newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Abrego Garcia revealed that high-level Justice Department officials pushed for his indictment.
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Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast
SUMMARY: A surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit. The National Weather Service predicts snow squalls and gusty winds for the Eastern U.S. New York's governor warned of whiteout conditions in parts of the state. In Michigan, snow piled up quickly on Monday, and high waves on Lake Superior sent cargo ships into harbors for shelter.
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Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk
SUMMARY: An Idaho company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with E. coli. The recall involves 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled “Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef.” Affected packages were produced Dec. 16 and have a label telling customers to use or freeze the meat by Jan. 13. The meat was produced by Mountain West Food Group and was shipped to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it has no reports of illness due to the contamination, which was discovered in a sample during routine testing.
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Steelers could have T.J. Watt back for 'AFC North championship' showdown against Ravens
SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Steelers could have linebacker T.J. Watt back for their Week 18 showdown against Baltimore for the AFC North title. Coach Mike Tomlin says he's optimistic Watt will return after missing three games because of lung surgery. The Steelers need to win or tie the Ravens to earn their first division crown since 2020. While Watt could return, tight end Darnell Washington is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a broken arm. The game could be the final one for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, though the 42-year-old four-time MVP expects the Steelers to recover and beat the Ravens.
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Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charge, denies allegations
SUMMARY: New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with a dispute with his former private chef. News of the charges emerged after a court hearing Tuesday in Dedham, Massachusetts. Diggs’ lawyer said in an emailed statement that Diggs “categorically denies these allegations.” According to police, the chef told investigators that Diggs hit her and tried to choke her during a discussion about money. The 32-year-old NFL veteran joined New England this season after a trade from Houston. Diggs has been a standout player for the Patriots this season, helping his team clinch the AFC East title.
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Suns guard Jalen Green fined $25,000 by NBA for using profanity during teammate's interview
SUMMARY: Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green has been fined $25,000 for using profanity during a teammate’s postgame interview following a Dec. 29 game against the Washington Wizards. The NBA announced the fine Tuesday. Green was celebrating with guard Collin Gillespie — who scored 25 points on 10 of 14 shooting in a 115-101 victory — when he made his comments during Gillespie’s on-court interview. Green did not play Monday. He has played just two games this season while dealing with a hamstring injury.
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Utilityman Amed Rosario and New York Yankees finalize $2.5 million, 1-year contract
SUMMARY: Amed Rosario and the Yankees have finalized their $2.5 million, one-year contract that keeps the utilityman in New York. Rosario was acquired from Washington on July 26 for right-hander Clayton Beeter and minor league outfielder Browm Martinez. Rosario hit .303 with one homer and five RBIs in 33 at-bats over 16 games. He became a free agent after the World Series. Rosario played shortstop, second base, shortstop, third base and right field last season and manager Aaron Boone could platoon him at third with Ryan McMahon, obtained from Colorado on July 25.
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Woll earns 1st shutout of the season as Maple Leafs send Devils to their 4th straight loss
SUMMARY: Joseph Woll made 33 saves for his first shutout of the season and Bobby McMann, Nicolas Roy, Calle Jarnkrok and Matthew Knies scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Tuesday night. McMann scored on the power play late in the first period, and Roy added a redirect goal just as another man-advantage situation expired. Jarnkrok scored in the third period for his first goal since Nov. 1. Knies added an empty-netter. The Devils lost their fourth straight.
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Steelers could have T.J. Watt back for 'AFC North championship' showdown against Ravens
SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Steelers could have linebacker T.J. Watt back for their Week 18 showdown against Baltimore for the AFC North title. Coach Mike Tomlin says he's optimistic Watt will return after missing three games because of lung surgery. The Steelers need to win or tie the Ravens to earn their first division crown since 2020. While Watt could return, tight end Darnell Washington is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a broken arm. The game could be the final one for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, though the 42-year-old four-time MVP expects the Steelers to recover and beat the Ravens.
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Reneau's 28 points rally Miami past Pitt 76-69 in ACC opener
SUMMARY: Malik Reneau scored 28 points and made all 10 of his free throws as Miami erased a 10-point halftime deficit and defeated Pittsburgh 76-69 on Tuesday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.
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Mantha scores 2 goals to help the Penguins beat the Hurricanes 5-1
SUMMARY: Anthony Mantha scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1. Mantha, who scored in his third straight game, had a power-play goal in the first period and added another goal in the second as Pittsburgh jumped out to a 5-0 lead. Justin Brazeau set a career high with his 12th goal and added an assist. Tommy Novak had a goal and an assist, and Sidney Crosby scored his 21st of the season. Erik Karlsson had two assists and passed Brad Park for the 14th-most points by a defenseman in NHL history. Pittsburgh has won three of four following an eight-game losing streak. Stuart Skinner made 27 saves and improved to 1-3 with the Penguins since they acquired him Dec. 12 from Edmonton.
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Edgecombe's 3-pointer in closing seconds gives 76ers a 139-136 overtime victory over Grizzlies
SUMMARY: VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points each, but it was Edgecombe who carried Philadelphia through the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points in the period. Ja Morant led Memphis with 40 points, including 18 in the fourth to bring Memphis back into the game. Cedric Coward finished with 28 points and 16 rebounds. Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 15 points each, and Jackson grabbed 12 rebounds.
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Rookie VJ Edgecombe drops 3-pointer with seconds left in OT to give 76ers victory over Grizzlies
SUMMARY: By rookie VJ Edgecombe’s calculation, he mistimed his game-winner in overtime. Edgecombe, the 6-foot-4 guard out of Baylor, connected on a 25-foot jumper with 1.7 seconds left, capping a 25-point night, and giving Philadelphia a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Edgecombe, the third overall pick in the 2025 draft, brought the Sixers back into the game in the fourth quarter. He scored 13 points in the period, going 5 of 10 from the field, including 3 of 4 from outside the arc.
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Tocchet coaches Flyers to 6-3 win over Canucks in return to Vancouver
SUMMARY: Carl Grundstrom scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers gave coach Rick Tocchet a victory against his former team, beating the Canucks 6-3 in his return to Vancouver. Tocchet, who walked away as coach of the Canucks in late April, was recognized on the big screen midway through the first period and met by both boisterous boos and a smattering of cheers. Bobby Brick, Noah Cates and Travis Konecny each had a goal and an assist for the Flyers. Owen Tippet and Christian Dvorak also scored, and Dan Vladar stopped 32 shots. David Kampf and Drew O’Connor each had a goal and assist for Vancouver. Tom Willander scored his second of the season, and Thatcher Demko made 27 saves.
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