Durbin warns of ‘dangerous flaw’ in new FBI chief Kash Patel
WASHINGTON – The Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the next director of the FBI, despite strong opposition from Democrats. Patel, who has a background as a public defender and…
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Victor Wembanyama diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis: What other athletes have had similar conditions?
On Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs announced that star center Victor Wembanyama will be out for the rest of the regular season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in…
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NBA star Victor Wembanyama diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, expected to miss remainder of season, Spurs announce
By Stephen Smith Updated on: February 20, 2025 / 2:10 PM EST / CBS News NBA star Victor Wembanyama was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder and is…
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Social media erupts after ‘terrified’ Dem senator lashes out at Kash Patel ahead of confirmation vote
A fierce attack on FBI director nominee Kash Patel by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-RI, drew mockery from conservatives on social media ahead of an expected vote on Patel’s nomination Thursday…
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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama expected to miss rest of season with blood clot in shoulder: What we know
French star and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the San…
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Victor Wembanyama’s feel-good season is sadly over
The first thing I thought when I saw the Victor Wembanyama news — well, the first thing after the string of unprintable expletives — was, “Please, God, don’t let it…
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FBI nominee Kash Patel confirmed in narrow Senate vote
The Senate on Thursday voted 51-49 to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., voted “yes” on the conservative firebrand’s confirmation, even while moderates Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska,…
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Three ripple effects of Victor Wembanyama injury: How season-ending diagnosis impacts Spurs, DPOY race, more
USATSI On Sunday, Victor Wembanyama’s extremely promising career hit an important milestone: he played in his first All-Star Game. It turned out to be, in all likelihood, the final game…
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How Bobby Portis drama in Milwaukee impacts Nets
Bobby Portis has been suspended 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA anti-drug program by testing positive for the painkiller Tramadol, the league announced on Thursday. The 30-year-old…
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Victor Wembanyama injury slows Spurs’ ambitions but San Antonio has bright future
As it has been during Victor Wembanyama’s season-and-a-half with the San Antonio Spurs, a little patience will go a long way. The team announced Thursday it is shutting down the…
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