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Raiders lose a close one to the Texans and are now 2-13 on the season, but there were plenty of positives to take away from the game, and some positives to build on.

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Collodi, Italy, birthplace of the beloved wooden puppet, honors its literary roots with parks, art and global recognition.

Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and current CEO of the conservative youth group, endorsed Vance's potential presidential bid.

Heroic Sports Lounge encourages fans to celebrate women's sports locally, nationally and internationally. The lounge expects to open to the public on Christmas Eve.

A U.S. official said the ship is "flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order." ...

Sunday marks the last day of Hannukah. Iowans, including Gov. Reynolds, gathered at Maccabee's Kosher Deli in Des Moines to celebrate the holiday.

The sport traces its origins to ski patrols and mountain exploration before reaching Olympic podium in Bormio.

The Toronto Maple Leafs spiral to last place in the Atlantic Division after back-to-back losses to the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars.

Officials expect 109 million Americans to take to the roads this holiday season, encouraged by cheaper gas prices.