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The University of Connecticut women came into the semifinal riding a 111-game winning streak, including a 60-point beating of Mississippi State in last year's tourney. Friday, that all was wiped away.

It may be considered the national pastime, but in the first three World Baseball Classics the United States was far from dominant. That changed Wednesday night in a lopsided title win.

In dropping the Obama-era order to phase out private prisons, Sessions writes that a return to earlier methods allows the flexibility "to meet the future needs of the federal correctional system."

Hurt recovered from a career lull in the '90s to take key supporting roles in movies such asTinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Snowpiercer and last year's Jackie, and was a recent incarnation of Doctor Who.

Every modern president has taken the tough steps to avoid conflicts of interest, setting an example for the entire executive branch, and the world, says the head of the Office of Government Ethics.

In a near replay of the 2015 national title game, the Crimson Tide and Tigers traded blows Monday night, with some of the same big names delivering. But Alabama couldn't break Clemson's heart again.

The British pop singer, who achieved fame as half of the duo Wham! before a breakout solo career, was 53.

President-elect Donald Trump, in a statement early this morning, announced his intention to nominate the ExxonMobil chairman and CEO to become the country's top diplomat.

The president-elect's team has sent 74 questions to the federal agency, including many about climate-change-focused personnel and programs. The department's lawyers are examining the request.

Jones, known for generating powerful, energetic performances despite her small stature while fronting The Dap-Kings for the past decade, had been fighting pancreatic cancer since 2013.