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Penn State's New Coach: Who Should Matt Campbell Bring Along?

December 6, 2025

Matt Campbell, the new head coach of Penn State, has a big task ahead. He needs to fill up the team quickly. Many players from the 2025 team are leaving. Some are graduating, and others might transfer. Campbell has to act fast and think outside the box. The transfer portal opens soon. Campbell migh

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Chilly Surprise: U. S. Faces Early Winter Freeze

December 6, 2025

The U. S. is in for a wild ride this December. A sudden Arctic blast has swept across the central and northeastern parts of the country. This isn't your average cold snap. It's a whopper, with temperatures plunging way below what's usual for this time of year. Meteorologists say it's all thanks to a

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Iowa's Chilly Wake-Up: Cities Break Century-Old Cold Records

December 5, 2025

Iowa experienced a deep freeze that made history. On the morning of December 4th, many places in the state saw temperatures drop to levels never seen before. This was all thanks to a polar vortex that brought a sudden blast of winter weather. The cold was so intense that it broke records set a long

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Staying Safe in the Deep Freeze: Des Moines' Plan to Beat the Cold

December 4, 2025

Des Moines is getting ready for a serious cold snap. The Extreme Temperature Plan was turned on early Sunday, November 30. The weather is expected to be so cold that it might break records from the 1800s. Iowa could be the coldest state in the country early on December 4. The National Weather Servi

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Top Women's College Basketball Teams in the USA

December 3, 2025

The latest rankings for women's college basketball teams in the USA are out, and it's clear that some teams are really shining. Connecticut, Texas, and South Carolina are leading the pack, showing strong performances on the court. These teams have been consistent, winning most of their games and ear

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Heavy Snow Causes Chaos Across the Midwest and Northeast

December 2, 2025

A winter storm has been causing trouble across the Midwest and Northeast. In West Virginia, a truck driver had a close call early this morning. Their tractor-trailer skidded off a bridge in Mason County due to slippery roads. Rescue teams had to work hard to get the driver out safely. Roads are stil

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Big Moves in College Hoops: Michigan and Michigan State Shake Up Rankings

December 2, 2025

The latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball rankings saw some big changes. Michigan climbed to the No. 3 spot, while Michigan State and Iowa State both cracked the top 10. Purdue and Arizona stayed at the top, with Purdue getting the most first-place votes. Duke and UConn also held their spots in the top

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Gymnastics Scandal: How Complaints Were Ignored

December 2, 2025

A former gymnastics coach, Sean Gardner, is accused of sexually abusing young athletes. Two gymnasts have filed lawsuits against USA Gymnastics and the US Center for SafeSport. They claim these organizations did not act on reports of Gardner's inappropriate behavior. The lawsuits state that complai

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Sports Action Packed on Dec. 2: What to Watch

December 1, 2025

On Dec. 2, sports fans have a lot to look forward to. The day kicks off with some exciting hockey matches. First up, Lulea Hockey takes on Ilves Tampere at noon, followed by ERC Ingolstadt versus Frolunda Gothenburg at 2:30 p. m. Both games are on NHL Network. College basketball is also in full swi

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Snowy Surprise: Three Rivers Parade Takes a Rain Check

November 30, 2025

In a small town about 30 miles south of Kalamazoo, a festive event had to be rescheduled due to a winter weather warning. The holiday light parade, which usually lights up the streets with colorful floats and music, was postponed. The town of Three Rivers decided to move the parade to a later date.