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As an elementary school student, Daniela Gutierrez didn't have a teacher who tried to get close and form a connection with her.

The Pentagon's watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen.

The US plans to restrict visas for Nigerians and their families involved in mass killings and violence against Christians, according to the State Department.

The Dallas Cowboys' 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day was the most-watched regular-season game in NFL history.

Authorities say one man is dead and another injured after a shooting at a food court at MGM National Harbor hotel and casino in the Maryland suburbs of Washington.

The Indianapolis Colts have signed former New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe to the practice squad one day after waiving Michael Badgley.

Bills coach Sean McDermott listed edge rusher Joey Bosa as being week to week because of a hamstring issue that will further impact Buffalo's already injury-depleted defense.

The New York Liberty have hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their head coach, the team announced Wednesday.

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips is pushing for No. 12 Miami to earn a bid to the College Football Playoff along with the winner of the league championship game between No. 16 Virginia and Duke.

Russian media report that an American imprisoned after being convicted of beating a police officer had his sentence extended when he was found guilty of assaulting prison guards.