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McIlroy shares lead with Hatton at season-ending World Tour Championship on European tour

Rory McIlroy recovered from a back-nine wobble to birdie No. 18 and share the 36-hole lead at the season-ending World Tour Championship on Friday, leaving him well-placed to win a record-tying eighth Race to Dubai golf title.

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Jayden Daniels and Commanders rally to stun the Giants 24-21 and keep their hopes alive

Even after Jayden Daniels threw two interceptions and it looked like the Washington Commanders were hurtling toward a painful loss at the New York Giants, teammates remembered what it was like when the franchise quarterback burst onto the scene in 2024 and led some memorable comebacks in a magical rookie year.

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?

Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.

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Community Art Fair to Raise Funds for Lindsay Ainsworth’s Kidney Transplant

The event will bring together local artists, makers, musicians and community members for an evening celebrating creativity and community while raising funds to support Ainsworth’s transplant journey.

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Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy Celebrates Graduation

This marks the completion of a year-long leadership development journey focused on strengthening Northeast Arkansas communities and organizations.

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The Golden Grotto in Jonesboro Announces Closure After 41 Years

The shop has long been a go-to destination for locals looking to add a touch of magic to their milestones, from birthdays and community theater performances to their most memorable Halloween costumes.

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What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines

Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines.

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Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps

A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps.

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Jensen Huang built the company that powers AI. Now Nvidia must find a way forward without him

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday, capping a spectacular downfall for a poster boy of the artificial intelligence boom whose exit following reports of extramarital affairs now thrusts the chipmaker into an uncertain future.

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A-State Volleyball Signs Three to 2027 Roster

Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig announced Thursday the additions of Camila Antonsanti, Madelyn Faulkner and Micheline Roth to the 2027 roster.

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Trial Dates Set for Man Accused in Multi-County Threatening Letter Campaign

Cody Dale Taylor, 26, faces felony and misdemeanor charges in two separate jurisdictions for allegedly forging letters that contained threats of murder, rape, and kidnapping directed at government officials, private citizens, and former classmates.

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Remaining Jonesboro Community Clean-Ups for 2026 Scheduled

For those wanting to clean up their home before the holidays arrive, the final 2026 Community Clean-Ups for Jonesboro are happening soon.

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Man Sentenced to Prison Following Assaults at Two Jonesboro Hospitals

The charges stem from two separate incidents occurring just over a week apart in July and August.

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A-State Men’s Basketball Signs Blair and Samoura Jr.

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced Wednesday the additions of Kyle Blair and Abdoulaye Samoura Jr. to the 2027-28 roster.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction

Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.

3 days ago in Sports

NC State reaches deal for former QB Philip Rivers to become coach, AP source says

N.C. State has reached an agreement with former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to become head coach, with that deal heading to university trustees for approval, a person with knowledge of the situation said.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Yacht captain on reality show ‘Below Deck’ arrested in Turkey after teenager dies

A participant in the U.S. reality TV show "Below Deck" has been arrested in Turkey over a fight in the resort city of Bodrum that left a 17-year-old dead, local media reported Thursday.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippi's closely contested U.S. Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction.

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Red Wolves’ Trip to Chicago Ends in 63-61 loss to Loyola Chicago

The Red Wolves head home for their season opener at First National Bank Arena, hosting Jackson State on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m.

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CLE Celebrates 10 Years of Making a Difference in the Lives of A-State Students

Ten years ago, a center was developed at Arkansas State University to focus on improving the futures of students by offering opportunities that could inspire, educate and help them move forward.  

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Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders

After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.

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A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.

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Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."