An 84-year-old Pennsylvania man used a handgun that he keeps under his pillow to fatally shoot a home intruder and successfully fight off another early Friday, police said. (Dec. 8)
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‘Especially Special’ Hanukkah at the White House
President Donald Trump is celebrated an “especially special” Hanukkah at the White House a day after declaring Jerusalem Israel’s capital and setting off criticism and clashes. (Dec 8)
Brandon Ingram’s game-winner lifts Lakers over 76ers
76ers rookie Ben Simmons had a triple-double on the night, the third of his career.
Mark Hamill loves teasing ‘Star Wars’ fans
Actors Mark Hamill, John Boyega and director Rian Johnson talk about putting ‘The Force Awakens’ characters “through a meat grinder” in the latest ‘Star Wars’ adventure, ‘The Last Jedi.’ (Dec. 7)
Flaherty, No. 24 Michigan women hold off Marquette 82-76
Katelynn Flaherty scored seven of her 27 points in the final two minutes and No. 24 Michigan took the lead in the third quarter before holding off Marquette 82-76
Lee, Mojica combine for 42 points, Drexel holds off La Salle
Kurk Lee and Sammy Mojica combined for 42 points as Drexel jumped out to an early lead and then held off La Salle for a 72-70 victory
Suns star Devin Booker accepts injury, already walking
Suns star Devin Booker is able to walk, albeit slowly, as he recovers from left abductor strain
Marlins’ Dee Gordon traded to Mariners for 3 prospects
Miami second baseman Dee Gordon has been traded to the Seattle Mariners for three prospects in a deal that marks the start of the Marlins’ latest payroll purge, this time under new CEO Derek Jeter
Watt, Jenkins, Olsen, Smith among NFL Man of Year finalists
J.J. Watt, Malcolm Jenkins, Greg Olsen, Alex Smith among 32 noms for Walter Payton award.
Evan Peters steps out of comfort zone for new film
In ‘The Pirates of Somalia,’ Evan Peters plays real-life Canadian journalist, Jay Bahadur, who decides to travel to Somalia and embed himself with a group of pirates in order to write a good story. (Dec. 7)