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Fed. judge grants release of grand jury evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell case
Fed. judge grants release of grand jury evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell case
A federal judge in New York has authorized the Justice Department to release the grand jury transcripts and other sealed evidence from the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, ruling that Congress’ newly...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Coalition of advocacy groups file lawsuit against Trump Admin. to disclose legal justification behind Venezuelan boat strikes
Coalition of advocacy groups file lawsuit against Trump Admin. to disclose legal justification behind Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan trio of former federal ethics officials and several major civil liberties groups are pressing for internal scrutiny—and public disclosure—of the Justice Department memo that authorized...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Ex-Mets closer Edwin Díaz agrees to 3-year, $69M deal with LA Dodgers
Ex-Mets closer Edwin Díaz agrees to 3-year, $69M deal with LA Dodgers
Relief pitcher Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Díaz’s agreement includes deferred payments by the Dodgers, with the...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber agrees to five-year, $150M extension
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber agrees to five-year, $150M extension
Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, keeping the All-Star slugger with the defending National League East division champions. According to...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Maddie & Tae announce split after 15 years together professionally
Maddie & Tae announce split after 15 years together professionally
Country music duo Maddie & Tae have announced they are splitting professionally after 15 years. The duo confirmed the news via PEOPLE, stating that they prefer to call it a “split” rather than a “breakup,”...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Megan Moroney to embark ‘The Cloud 9 Tour’ in support of new album
Megan Moroney to embark ‘The Cloud 9 Tour’ in support of new album
Shortly after revealing that she would be releasing her new album ‘Cloud 9’ in Feb. 2026, Megan Moroney has announced ‘The Cloud 9 Tour’ in support of the upcoming project. An Instagram post reads:...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ extended for one-year in deal with Disney through May 2027
ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ extended for one-year in deal with Disney through May 2027
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel has signed a one-year extension with The Walt Disney Company to continue hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! through May 2027 on ABC. The contract extension, first reported by Bloomberg,...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Sheinelle Jones to join Jenna Bush Hager as permanent co-host on ‘Today’ 4th hour
Sheinelle Jones to join Jenna Bush Hager as permanent co-host on ‘Today’ 4th hour
NBC announced Tuesday that Today show host Sheinelle Jones will be permanently be joining Jenna Bush Hager in the fourth hour of the ‘Today” show’s morning programming at 10:00 am.  Jones, a longtime...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
21 Savage announces new album ‘What Happened to the Streets?’
21 Savage announces new album ‘What Happened to the Streets?’
21 Savage has announced his upcoming album, What Happened To The Streets?, will drop this Friday, December 12th. The album will feature 14 unreleased tracks The artist posted a cryptic trailer to his...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Collective Soul returning to Las Vegas for 2026 residency at the Venetian Resort
Collective Soul returning to Las Vegas for 2026 residency at the Venetian Resort
Collective Soul is set to return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a three-night run in 2026 over Big Game Weekend with special guest Edwin McCain. The band will be performing...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Foo Fighters set dates for 2026 Stadium Tour, share new single “Asking for a Friend”
Foo Fighters set dates for 2026 Stadium Tour, share new single “Asking for a Friend”
Foo Fighters have revealed dates for their 2026 stadium tour of North America, taking place across the United States and Canada in August/September. The tour will mark the band’s first major run since...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Final show of Mariah Carey’s Christmas residency in Las Vegas to stream on TikTok, Apple Music
Final show of Mariah Carey’s Christmas residency in Las Vegas to stream on TikTok, Apple Music
The final show of  Mariah Carey’s Christmastime in Las Vegas residency, taking place at Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas on Saturday, December 13th, will be available to stream on TikTok Live and...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Final show of Mariah Carey’s Christmas residency in Las Vegas to stream on TikTok, Apple Music
Final show of Mariah Carey’s Christmas residency in Las Vegas to stream on TikTok, Apple Music
The final show of  Mariah Carey’s Christmastime in Las Vegas residency, taking place at Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas on Saturday, December 13th, will be available to stream on TikTok Live and...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Madonna to release new dance album ‘Confessions Of A Dance Floor Part 2’ in 2026
Madonna to release new dance album ‘Confessions Of A Dance Floor Part 2’ in 2026
Madonna has returned to where it began and has re-signed with Warner Records to release her new dance album, set for release in 2026 — marking Madonna’s first studio album since 2019’s Madame X....
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December 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ needs to put the pizza in the box
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ needs to put the pizza in the box
Editor’s Note: Spoilers for the movie are included   Blumhouse Productions released their anticipated sequel to “Five Nights at Freddy’s” on Dec. 5, 2025. “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is...
dailyegyptian.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Absher delivers state of the city, touts growth in Marion
Absher delivers state of the city, touts growth in Marion
MARION — Mayor Mike Absher spoke at the Marion Chamber luncheon on Tuesday, providing an update to business owners and residents on the state of the city heading into 2026.
thesouthern.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
COLUMN: My time as chief editor has ended, but you’re in good hands
COLUMN: My time as chief editor has ended, but you’re in good hands
For the last year and a half, I have spent a lot of time pouring myself into this newspaper through my role as editor-in-chief. Leaving at 10 p.m. most nights — and even 3 a.m. on some nights — shedding...
dailyegyptian.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
SIU Carbondale to Honor about 1,550 Grads at Fall 2025 Commencement
SIU Carbondale to Honor about 1,550 Grads at Fall 2025 Commencement
CARBONDALE – The academic achievements of about 1,550 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated at fall 2025 commencement exercises Saturday at Banterra Center. Commencement...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Rep. Windhorst Named Americans for Prosperity Policy Champion
Rep. Windhorst Named Americans for Prosperity Policy Champion
METROPOLIS/WEST FRANKFORT –  State Representative Patrick Windhorst was recently named a Prairie State Policy Champion by Americans for Prosperity Illinois (AFP-IL). Rep. Windhorst received the award...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Downtown Mount Vernon Announces 2025 Window Display Contest Winners
Downtown Mount Vernon Announces 2025 Window Display Contest Winners
MT. VERNON – The Downtown Mount Vernon Development Corporation (DMDC) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Downtown Window Display Contest, an annual tradition that fills the district with holiday...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM