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Marine veteran Daniel Penny, recently acquitted of manslaughter, joined President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance at the 125th Army-Navy game. Photos of Penny with Trump and Vance went viral, prompting social media praise and calls for him to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Penny's trial, stemming from his chokehold of homeless man Jordan Neely, sparked a national conversation about race. Witnesses testified that Neely's threatening behavior justified Penny's intervention, leading to Penny's acquittal....

Chuck Hildebrandt, a man who grew up in suburban Detroit, returned a very overdue baseball book to his boyhood library in Warren after 50 years. The library director forgave the fine for the book, "Baseball’s Zaniest Stars," which Hildebrandt borrowed in 1974. In return, he is raising funds for Reading is Fundamental, aiming to collect $4,564 to support literacy programs. Full Article

The Golden State Warriors are in talks with the Brooklyn Nets to trade for Dennis Schröder, with the potential involvement of Warriors shooting guard De'Anthony Melton's expiring contract. Schröder, who has helped the Nets to a 10-15 record, is seen as a valuable asset for Brooklyn as they prepare for the upcoming NBA Draft. The Warriors are looking to make a significant move as players become trade-eligible, with Schröder potentially joining their roster at the...

Jackson State's Travis Terrell Jr. returned an 81-yard punt for a touchdown in the Celebration Bowl, but it was nullified by a penalty announced by referee Rory Bernard, who saluted military veterans before making the call. The game between Jackson State and South Carolina State marked their seventh meeting, with Jackson State looking for its first win in the Celebration Bowl. The game also set the stage for the historic 125th Army-Navy matchup, with President-elect...

Actor Michael Rapaport offered to fly former Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush to Israel after Bowman's "Free Palestine" statement, sparking a heated exchange between the two. Rapaport, a Jewish comedian, criticized Bowman for his remarks and suggested a trip to Gaza or the West Bank to educate himself. Bowman retaliated, calling Rapaport a "culture vulture" and questioning if the offer was a threat. Full Article

Professional cinematographer Patrick Tomasso traveled from Toronto to New York for a 6 a.m. flight to see a rerelease of his favorite movie, "Interstellar," on IMAX. The limited rerelease of the 2014 film has been a success, with all IMAX screenings selling out and generating $4.5 million last weekend. Tomasso, along with other moviegoers, appreciates the unique and immersive experience of watching films in theaters, highlighting the growing trend of rereleases to provide audiences with...