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The Las Vegas Raiders requested and were granted permission to interview New York Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown earlier this week. The two sides met virtually and will now move on to stage two. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that Brown will meet with the Raiders in person on Monday. This is officially his second interview for the team’s vacant general manager position. Sources: The #Raiders will interview #Giants assistant GM Brandon Brown in-person on Monday for their GM opening. His first interview with the team was conducted virtually. A fast-rising executive with a scouting background, Brown won a…

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Trump’s incoming “border czar” Tom Homan told ABC News late Saturday that they are now “reviewing any plans in Chicago because of the leak,” adding that news reports may have potentially put officer safety at risk.    BreakingAccuWeather Alert: Sunday snow then an Arctic blast POLITICS ByLuke Barr, Mireya Villarreal, and Armando Garcia Sunday, January 19, 2025 5:59AM Donald Trump’s administration is planning a “large-scale immigration raid” for mass deportations Tuesday in Chicago, the Wall Street Journal reported. As part of President-elect Donald Trump’s strategy to secure the border, Immigration and Customs Enforcement were expected to carry out post-inauguration raids as…

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Police say four fully assembled weapons, ammunition, and gun parts were found on Wednesday. That is when Jonathon Diaz of Queens Village was arrested.    BreakingAccuWeather Alert: Sunday snow then an Arctic blast ByEyewitness News Sunday, January 19, 2025 2:03AM Police also recovered a 3D printer, allegedly used to make the guns. QUEENS VILLAGE, Queens (WABC) — A man in Queens is under arrest and charged with making a cache of ghost guns in his home. Police say four fully assembled weapons, ammunition, and gun parts were found on Wednesday. That is when Jonathon Diaz of Queens Village was arrested. Police…

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After years of financial strain and an aging building, All Hallows High School, founded by the Christian Brothers, will permanently close in June 2025.    BreakingAccuWeather Alert: Sunday snow then an Arctic blast EDUCATION ByEyewitness News Sunday, January 19, 2025 2:53AM After years of struggling to maintain costs and building upkeep, a tough decision to graduate its final class has been made. SOUTH BRONX (WABC) — A more than a century-old Catholic educational institution in the South Bronx will graduate its final class after the 2024/2025 academic year. All Hallows High School, founded in 1909 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers,…

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TikTok alerted users as they opened the app Saturday night that it has gone offline in the U.S.    BreakingAccuWeather Alert: Sunday snow then an Arctic blast tiktok ByRachel Scott and Ivan Pereira Sunday, January 19, 2025 4:19AM TikTok alerted users as they opened the app Saturday night that it has gone offline in the U.S. due to a ban, but said they are working with Trump. TikTok alerted users as they opened the app Saturday night that it has gone offline in the U.S. The shut down comes as the app is scheduled to be banned due to a bipartisan…

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Adams’ lawyer cites an op-ed piece written by the former U.S. Attorney who brought the charges – Damian Williams.    BreakingAccuWeather Alert: Sunday snow then an Arctic blast POLITICS ByEyewitness News Sunday, January 19, 2025 4:40AM Adams’ lawyer cites an op-ed piece written by the former U.S. Attorney who brought the charges – Damian Williams. NEW YORK (WABC) — Mayor Adams is trying to get his Federal corruption charges thrown out. Adams’ lawyer cites an op-ed piece written by the former U.S. Attorney who brought the charges – Damian Williams. The opinion piece criticizes the mayor and city government. In court…

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A conductor did a routine check on Saturday afternoon on the F train at Hillside Ave and 179th Street in Jamaica and saw a woman not moving in the car.    BreakingAccuWeather Alert: Sunday snow then an Arctic blast ByEyewitness News Sunday, January 19, 2025 5:05AM Investigators say her death does not appear suspicious at this time. JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) — Police are investigating after a woman was found dead on board a subway train in Queens. A conductor did a routine check on Saturday afternoon on the F train at Hillside Ave and 179th Street in Jamaica and saw a…

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The nationwide ban of the popular social media platform began Sunday. Trump, who takes office Monday, has vowed to reverse it.    A U.S. ban of TikTok began to take effect on Sunday, capping a high-stakes battle that pitted the federal government against one of the nation’s most popular social media platforms. Congress passed the measure last spring with overwhelming bipartisan support, granting TikTok a 270-day window to cut its ties with China-based parent company ByteDance or face a ban. Instead of initiating a sale, however, TikTok pursued a legal challenge on First Amendment grounds that failed in the Supreme Court…

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Winter storm warnings and advisories have been issued for New York CIty and the Tri-State area.    BreakingAccuWeather Alert: Sunday snow then an Arctic blast Weather Winter storm warnings and advisories issued for NYC, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut ByEyewitness News Sunday, January 19, 2025 12:49PM Meteorologist Dani Beckstrom has more on the seven-day AccuWeather forecast. NEW YORK (WABC) — A major winter storm will bring snow to New York City and the Tri-State area on Sunday followed by our coldest weather in 2 years, with below-zero wind chills.. Winter storm warnings have been expanded across the Tri-State, north and…

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Notre Dame alum and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown spoke with ABC7 Chicago about his excitement ahead of the National Championship on Monday.    college football Notre Dame alum and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown with ABC7 about his excitement ahead of the title game. ByCHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer Sunday, January 19, 2025 1:24AM Notre Dame alum and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown spoke with ABC7 Chicago about his excitement ahead of the National Championship on Monday. ATLANTA — Ohio State and Notre Dame arrived in Atlanta on charter flights Friday as the teams moved closer to…

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TikTok alerted users as they opened the app Saturday night that it has gone offline in the U.S.    tiktok ByRachel Scott and Ivan Pereira Sunday, January 19, 2025 4:19AM TikTok alerted users as they opened the app Saturday night that it has gone offline in the U.S. due to a ban, but said they are working with Trump. TikTok alerted users as they opened the app Saturday night that it has gone offline in the U.S. The shut down comes as the app is scheduled to be banned due to a bipartisan congressional law that ordered the platform to sever…

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The Archdiocese said two area priests are facing sex abuse allegations: Fr. Matthew Foley at St. Agatha Parish 30 years ago and Fr. Henry Kricek at St. John Bosco Parish 40 years ago.    sex abuse Alleged abuse happened at St. Agatha Parish 30 years ago, St. John Bosco Parish 40 years ago, church says ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Sunday, January 19, 2025 4:28AM Two priests, Father Matthew Foley and Father Henry Kricek, have been accused of sex abuse of a minor at Chicago churches, the Archdiocese said. CHICAGO (WLS) — Two priests who served at multiple Chicago-area churches are facing…

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As the holidays subside, America turns its attention to the next big event — The Super Bowl! Find out where it is below.As the holidays subside, America turns its attention to the next big event — The Super Bowl! Find out where it is below.    View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images It’s 2025, and you know what that means — the Super Bowl is just around the corner! Kickoff takes place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, and big names in music are in the halftime lineup. There’s still a week left in the NFL regular season, followed by the playoffs,…

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AS two wise men once said, it’s such a fine line between stupid and, uh, clever. This philosophical gem comes from the mockumentary — if you will, rockumentary — Spinal Tap, in which the David St Hubbins character is marginally brighter than bandmate Nigel Tufnel. Reuters Nottingham Forest have come a long way from being cast as ‘idiots’ for all their spending[/caption] Getty Under owner Evangelos Marinakis, Forest have a Premier League net spend of £215m[/caption] Alamy But under Todd Boehly, Chelsea’s net spend is a staggering £800m[/caption] Back in the summer of 2022, it was Nottingham Forest cast as…

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A woman evacuated from her home in Southern California, who has a business based in the Chicago area, is helping to mobilize relief efforts after devastating wildfires.    California wildfires Sunday, January 19, 2025 11:51AM Niles-based Lifeway Foods, run by Chicagoan Julie Smolyansky, who evacuated Southern California, is now helping other wildfire victims. NILES, Ill. (WLS) — A woman evacuated from her home in Southern California, who has a business based in the Chicago area, is helping to mobilize relief efforts after devastating wildfires. Firefighters are making ground on containing the fires, as Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up…

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A man was shot as he ran away from what Chicago police said was an attempted robbery on Saturday.    chicago crime ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Sunday, January 19, 2025 12:23PM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. CHICAGO (WLS) — A man was shot as he ran away from what Chicago police said was an attempted robbery on Saturday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The shooting happened at about 9:50 p.m. in the 2400-block of S. Stewart Avenue in the Chinatown neighborhood, police said. A man, 19, was walking outside when a…

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MISFITS BOXING star Anthony Taylor aimed a brutal dig at Tommy Fury after losing to Darren Till. Fury was due to fight Till at Misfits 20 in Manchester but he pulled out after the ex-UFC star threatened to KICK him in the head. Splash Tommy Fury pulled out of fighting Darren Till[/caption] PA Till beat replacement opponent Anthony Taylor[/caption] So Taylor filled in on a months notice but was stopped in six rounds following three knockdowns. And afterwards, he posted online: “Now we know why Tommy Fury pulled out.” Fury – who beat Taylor on points in 2021 – is…

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The 2025 Super Bowl is almost upon us, but what teams will go head to head on the field? Find out who is favored to win.The 2025 Super Bowl is almost upon us, but what teams will go head to head on the field? Find out who is favored to win.    Image Credit: Getty Images The biggest sporting event — and arguably the most famous — of the year is almost upon us! The Super Bowl is 2025’s most highly anticipated game. Several NFL teams have had memorable moments on the field during the 2024/2025 season. From Hail Mary-like wins…

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A Letterkenny priest has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican this week. Fr. Shane Gallagher, the Chaplain of Letterkenny University Hospital, was one of four Irish priests who made the journey to Rome, for the blessing of four pilgrim Sacred Heart statues. He was accompanied by Fr. John Mockler from Limerick, Fr. Shane Sullivan of the Apostolic Society of the Most Holy Trinity, and Dom Basil Mary McCabe of Silverstream Priory. The statues will travel around Ireland throughout 2025 as a part of the 350th anniversary of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was first made…

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