Diamondbacks defeat Phillies 5-1 to force deciding NLCS Game 7

Tommy Pham and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit back-to-back homers to help Arizona force Game 7 with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Pitcher Merrill Kelly retired Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper in order in the fifth inning, striking out Schwarber and Harper. Kelly, along with four relievers, combined to shut …

Texas Rangers defeat Houston Astros in Game 7 to advance to World Series

The Texas Rangers are headed to the World Series for the third time in franchise history, and the first time since 2011. The Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 11-4 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series Monday to win the American League Championship Series. The Rangers dominated from the start, scoring three runs …

Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot charged with attempted murder for trying to cut engines midflight

An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, on Sunday after an off-duty pilot , identified as 44-year-old Joseph Emerson, unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane’s engines midflight. Alaska Airlines said in a statement that the incident happened onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 2059, which was operated by Horizon Air. The flight …

Two Israeli hostages are released by Hamas

Hamas released two more hostages Monday, identified as Israelis Nurit Yitzhak and Yocheved Lifshitz. The announcement comes three days after the release of two Americans who had been held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip — Judith Raanan and her teenage daughter, Natalie. In a statement on Telegram, the military wing of Hamas said …

Dolly Parton to perform at Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show

Dolly Parton will headline The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, taking place during the Dallas Cowboys / Washington Commanders game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on CBS at 3:30 p.m. The Cowboys and NFL shared:  ‘Get ready to watch @dollyparton rock the #RedKettleKickoff halftime show this Thanksgiving …

Scotty McCreery releases original Christmas song “Feel Like the Holidays”

Scotty McCreery announced his new holiday song, “Feel Like the Holidays,” written by Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick, and Jeremy Bussey. McCreery said in a press release: “Christmas is my favorite time of year and I sing Christmas songs every day. When I first heard ‘Feel Like the Holidays,’ I knew I …

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie confirmed for ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel film

An Ocean’s 11 prequel that is in the works and according to producer Josey McNamara, Barbie co-stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are on board to star in the film. McNamara said in a recent interview with Games Radar at the BFI London Film Festival: “They’re wonderful together. The more projects even outside of that …

Taylor Swift shares new live, remixed versions of ‘Cruel Summer’

Taylor Swift released two new versions of her hit song “Cruel Summer,” featuring the live version from her ‘Eras Tour,’ and a remix from LP Giobbi. The 33-year-old shared her feelings on social media after watching videos of audience members enjoying themselves at her concert film ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’:  “What a truly mind …

Texas Rangers defeat Houston Astros 9-2 to force Game 7 in ALCS

The Texas Rangers avoided elimination with a 9-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series on Sunday night. Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi remained unbeaten this postseason, while Mitch Garver had three hits and two RBIs, and Jonah Heim homered early before Adolis García hit a ninth-inning grand slam to …

Detroit synagogue president found stabbed to death outside home

Samantha Woll, a Detroit synagogue president who led the congregation of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was found fatally stabbed outside her home Saturday morning. The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue confirmed the 40-year-old Woll’s death in a statement, sharing: “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Samantha Woll, our Board President. …