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• UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at age 45

  25-12-2022 23:57 via wane.com
  
  Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced. He was 45.Bonnar, who was inducted into the UFC’s Hall of Fame in 2013, died Thursday from “presumed heart complications while at work,” according to a statement from UFC on Saturday. No further details were released.Bonnar, who originally was from Indiana, hadn’t fought in the UFC since 2014, and he went just 8
  
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• Democrats outraged over Christmas Eve migrant drop-off at VP's house

  25-12-2022 22:20 via wane.com
  
  Democrats are blasting the busing of migrants to Vice President Harris's Washington, D.C., residence on Christmas Eve, taking aim at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), whom they blame for dropping the groups off in below-freezing temperatures on a holiday.The incident was the latest salvo in a months-long effort by Abbott and other Republican governors to urge the Biden administration to bolster its immigration policy and wasn’t the first time migrants have been sent to the vice president&rs
  
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• For home buyers, 2022 was brutal. Why ’23 could be a bit better.

  25-12-2022 19:02 via wane.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - The 2020s have mistreated home buyers. 2023 could mark a turning point in which the housing market gives them a fairer shake. Here are real estate trends to watch for in the coming year.Reasons for optimismThe outlook for home buyers is brighter than it has been since the beginning of the pandemic."There will be some things for buyers to look forward to in 2023," Danielle Hale, chief economist for Realtor.com, wrote in her housing forecast. "There will be more homes for sale, home
  
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• A look back at the Year in Health

  25-12-2022 18:43 via wane.com
  
  From an outbreak of mpox to a new nationwide mental health hotline to babies getting the COVID vaccine, Bradley Blackburn looks back at the year’s top health stories.
  
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• The Year in Entertainment

  25-12-2022 17:30 via wane.com
  
  As the entertainment industry continued to emerge from the COVID pandemic, several events received major attention, from a high-profile court trial to a slap seen around the world. Danya Bacchus takes a look back at some of the year's top entertainment stories.)
  
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• Bah humbug: These states have the least Christmas spirit, report finds

  25-12-2022 17:30 via wane.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - The Christmas lights may be across the U.S., but it isn't all merry and bright in some states, a new report suggests.
  After reviewing multiple metrics across two main categories — Christmas-themed online activity over the last year and Christmas-related cultural markers — GetCenturyLink ranked each state based on how much they seem to love — or hate — Christmas.
  The telecommunications dealer reviewed metrics like Google searches for Christmas movies,
  
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• Porn site founder accused of sex trafficking caught in Spain

  25-12-2022 15:05 via wane.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The founder of a California-based porn empire that coerced young women into filming adult videos has been arrested in Spain, three years after he fled while facing federal sex-trafficking charges, the FBI announced.Michael James Pratt was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Spanish National Police arrested him Wednesday in Madrid, the FBI's San Diego field office said in a statement Thursday.This image made available by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation shows three p
  
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• Winter storm doesn't keep impaired drivers off roads in northwest Indiana

  25-12-2022 14:56 via wane.com
  
  HAMMOND, Ind. (WANE)Blizzard-like conditions didn't keep impaired drivers off northwest Indiana interstates during the historic winter storm gripping much of the United States.Tiffany M. Bergstrom
  Indiana State Police report three crashes involving drivers suspected of being intoxicated.The first took place Friday, December 23, at around 6 p.m. on Interstate 94 in Porter County as crews were working to clean up a crash. Troopers saw a car hit a semi and take off. One of the troopers gave chase a
  
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• VOTE: Top 15 sports moments of 2022

  25-12-2022 14:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - From state championships, Fort Wayne natives playing at the highest level and every heartwarming story in between, 2022 was a year to remember in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.In no particular order, here's a look at the top 15 sports moments throughout the year. Vote at the end of this story for your favorite northeast Indiana sports moment of 2022!Bates, Skowronek compete in the Super BowlNot one, but two NFL players represented the Summit City in the biggest f
  
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• Millions in US hunker down from frigid, deadly monster storm

  25-12-2022 13:27 via wane.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Millions of people hunkered down in a deep freeze overnight and early morning to ride out the frigid storm that has killed at least 18 people across the United States, trapping some residents inside homes with heaping snow drifts and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.The scope of the storm has been nearly unprecedented, stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico. About 60% of the U.S. pop
  
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• 5 arrested in deadly shooting at Minnesota's Mall of America

  25-12-2022 13:16 via wane.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Five people were arrested in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man at the Mall of America that sent the sprawling commercial center into lockdown on one of the final days of the holiday shopping season, police said Saturday.At an evening news conference, Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges announced the arrests in connection with the Friday night shooting in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington and said all would face murder charges, the Minneapolis Star Tri
  
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• Wind chills remain below zero all Christmas weekend

  25-12-2022 01:59 via wane.com
  
  Expect gusty winds and blowing/drifting snow to continue for Christmas, resulting in below zero wind chills and hazardous travel. The layer of ice underneath the snow after Thursday night's flash freeze is still making travel difficult. Take it slow and give yourself plenty of time as you head out to your Christmas plans.
  Early morning temperatures fall to around 3°. Our westerly winds remain strong - sustained at speeds between 15 and 25 mph with early gusts up to 40 mph.These gusts gradual
  
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• Very cold but calmer Christmas forecast

  25-12-2022 01:59 via wane.com
  
  Expect gusty winds and blowing/drifting snow to continue for Christmas, resulting in below zero wind chills and hazardous travel. The layer of ice underneath the snow after Thursday night's flash freeze is still making travel difficult. Take it slow and give yourself plenty of time as you head out to your Christmas plans.
  Early morning temperatures fall to around 3°. Our westerly winds remain strong - sustained at speeds between 15 and 25 mph with early gusts up to 40 mph.These gusts gradual
  
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• Cold Christmas, but a warm-up on the way

  25-12-2022 01:59 via wane.com
  
  Christmas is going to be cold. However, things have gradually warmed up since Friday. Also, our winds will be less today. Keep in mind gusts could still be high. In the afternoon they'll start to diminish and will only be around 20 mph. Some blowing and drifting snow, and slippery travel, are likely to remain.  We could see some peeks of sunshine throughout the day. But don’t worry, it won’t be melting any snow.Be sure to bundle up if you're heading out this morning!
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