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just now (367+ words) DARTMOUTH " With its starting quarterback limited and a key piece of its offensive line also sidelined, Fairhaven displayed resiliency in the 93rd installment of one of the state's most even rivalries. Senior Ian Alexion broke loose for a 21-yard touchdown scamper with 2:07 remaining to help Fairhaven avenge last year's Thanksgiving loss with a 21-14 victory over Dartmouth at Memorial Stadium. "I was getting through the hole all game, I was just waiting for that breakaway," said Alexion, who finished with 122 yards on 17 carries. For a third straight year, Fairhaven entered the rivalry game with a Super Bowl appearance on the horizon. The Blue Devils (11-1) will meet Norwell in the Division 6 Super Bowl on Dec. 4 after dropping last year's final to Hudson. Despite senior quarterback Evan Lamontagne (ankle) and senior guard Benjamin Cormier (knee) dealing with injuries, the Blue Devils displayed their grit…...

just now (449+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Parish celebrated 100 years of faith and legacy Thursday morning as dozens gathered for a centennial celebration mass on Thanksgiving. The parish was established on Thanksgiving Day 100 years ago, making Thursday's celebration particularly meaningful for the community. "This parish was established on Thanksgiving Day 100 years ago. And what a great thing for us to get to celebrate today," said Father Don Farnan, pastor of St. Therese Little Flower Parish. The church building itself was dedicated on Thanksgiving Day in 1949, about 24 years after the parish was established. The 75-year-old church features large stained glass windows and paintings of St. Therese. The parish holds special significance as the only remaining Catholic church in a vast area of east Kansas City, covering territory from 17th Street south to I-435. "Unfortunately, through the decades with the white flight,…...

1+ min ago (141+ words) Russia considers Europe as its sphere of influence and is going to attack it, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is sure.:We know that Russia's mentality has not changed since Yalta, and it views our continent in terms of spheres... Russia considers Europe as its sphere of influence and is going to attack it, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is sure.:We know that Russia's mentality has not changed since Yalta, and it views our continent in terms of spheres of influence Therefore, we need to clearly understand that there can be no unilateral division of a sovereign European state and that borders cannot be changed by force If we legitimize and formalize border changes today, we will open the door to new wars tomorrow And we can't let that…...

2+ min ago (115+ words) The Cowboys have their first lead of the game, and the go-ahead touchdown was scored by someone no one expected. Backup running back Malik Davis, who entered the game with 48 career rushes and one career touchdown, ran for a 43-yard touchdown to give the Cowboys a 17-14 lead. Davis" previous long run was 23 yards. His run completed an eight-play, 85-yard drive. Dak Prescott now has completed 16 of 22 passes for 160 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Dallas has scored on three of its four possessions, with Prescott"s pick on the third play from scrimmage the only drive it didn"t come away with points....

2+ min ago (720+ words) Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said Labor is enabling the green movement's "new modus operandi" to stunt new developments under freshly passed environment laws. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says the federal government's new environmental protection laws enable the green movement's "new modus operandi" to stall undesirable projects. " Labor struck a last minute deal with the Greens to sideline the Coalition to pass their reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act. " The deal includes measures to establish a powerful Environment Protection Agency (EPA), tighten native forest laws, and impose large penalties on environmental breaches, while carving out "national interest exemptions for critical coal and gas projects." Mr Crisafulli said the new legislation would "roll out the green carpet" and enable opponents to "kill projects". " "Not by saying no," he said, "but by delaying". " "It kills things via paralysis via analysis, and…...

2+ min ago (468+ words) The Packers (8-3-1) swept the season series to earn a potential tiebreaker in the NFC North and are in second place in the division behind Chicago (8-3), which plays at Philadelphia on Friday. The two-time defending division champion Lions (7-5) entered the game out of the playoff picture, then fell further back in the hunt with a third loss in five games. Detroit turned the ball over on downs on the opening drive of the second half and early in the fourth quarter. Two plays after Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped for a loss just inside Green Bay territory on fourth down, Love threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Christian Watson to give Green Bay a 24-14 lead early in the third. The Lions went for it on fourth-and-3 from the Packers" 21 " trailing by 10 " and Jameson Williams dropped a pass. Detroit"s defense responded with…...

3+ min ago (743+ words) Hong Kong authorities said on Friday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to at least 94, with the blaze almost entirely extinguished and rescuers scouring torched high-rise buildings for scores of people still listed as missing. Early Friday, authorities said the fire had been contained to four of the sprawling apartment complex's almost 2,000 units, well over 24 hours after the blaze broke out in the eight-building complex. At least 76 people were injured in the blaze, including 11 firefighters, a government spokesperson said. Scores remain missing, although the exact number has not been updated since early Thursday. An AFP reporter saw Friday the fire at Wang Fuk Court had weakened significantly, but sparks and thick smoke still occasionally burst forth from the structure. Firefighters continued to douse the building with water to cool the structure and prevent embers…...

3+ min ago (966+ words) Two National Guard members were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday morning (local time) outside the White House complex in what officials described as a targeted attack. A suspect - whom police say appears to be the only shooter - was shot and then taken in to police custody, according to authorities. The suspected shooter was identified as an Afghan national who entered the United States in 2021 and at some point lived in Washington state, according to multiple people familiar with the investigation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information. Two of those people said the suspect was Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Police did not comment on a potential motive. "Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community," wrote West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey on X. Trump wrote on Truth Social that "the animal…...

3+ min ago (208+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Some people in recovery are eating well today thanks to a generous meal donation from a local restaurant group. People at the Hope Center are getting to celebrate Thanksgiving with a delicious meal thanks to Bluegrass Hospitality Group. That's the group behind restaurants like Malone's, Drake's, and OBC Kitchen. For three years now, they've donated meals to the Hope Center for Thanksgiving. "One of the things we talk about in recovery is gratitude. We say a grateful addict doesn't use. Everybody -- our clients, staff -- we're just really grateful to Bluegrass Hospitality Group," said Chuck Gilliam, Director of the Hope Center. Bluegrass Hospitality Group delivered meals Thursday morning to the George Privett Recovery Center, but they are also delivering meals to the Hope Center's shelter and women's program, providing more than 450 meals and making the holiday just a…...

3+ min ago (350+ words) The unusual kick-off time for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday has finally been explained. Following a promising run of form in which they went five games unbeaten, United were brutally brought back down to earth on Monday evening as they suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Everton. Everton played large parts of the game with 10 men after Idrissa Gueye was sent off inside 14 minutes for striking his teammate, Michael Keane. Yet, despite having the numerical disadvantage, the Toffees scored first, through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The midfielder curled the ball into the back of the net past the reach of Senne Lammens, who could not get a strong enough hand on the effort. United produced a tepid performance and were unable to break down Everton's stubborn and compact defensive shape. The Red Devils are now winless…...