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IOWA
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US–Winter Weather
More snow, rain, and cold weather in store for post-Thanksgiving travelers
SUMMARY: Travelers face challenging weather for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Winter storm warnings have been issued across the northern United States, with snow expected from Montana to New York. The National Weather Service says Iowa and Illinois will see significant snowfall, with six inches to a foot expected in west-central Illinois from Friday night through Saturday night. While conditions don’t meet blizzard criteria, heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions are likely. Snow has already affected the northern Plains and Great Lakes regions. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest and Rockies will experience a mix of snow and rain.
WORDS: 357 – MOVED: 11/28/2025 9:34 a.m. CST
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MINNESOTA
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US–Hemp Product Ban-What to Know
What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry
SUMMARY: THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years. But the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month includes a provision to ban THC products derived from hemp. The $24 billion industry is now scrambling to save itself before the ban takes effect a year from now. A loophole in the 2018 farm bill allowed products containing THC to spread across the country. That’s been a lifeline for some breweries that have turned to canning THC-infused beverages, but it’s also prompted concern about sales of intoxicating products at gas stations an convenience stores across the country.
WORDS: 1141 – MOVED: 11/27/2025 11:01 p.m. CST
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US–Black Friday
US retailers watch Black Friday traffic for a hoped-for holiday halo effect
SUMMARY: Black Friday bargains no longer tempt people to leave Thanksgiving tables for midnight mall runs. But the annual sales event still brings more shoppers into stores than any day of the year. This year’s traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season comes as consumer confidence in the U.S. economy fell this month. Many retail executives have reported customers becoming more selective with their purchases while at the same time remaining willing to splash out for important occasions like the winter holidays. Despite the economic uncertainty, shoppers went hunting Friday morning for the deals that retailers traditionally have reserved for the day after Thanksgiving.
WORDS: 713 – MOVED: 11/28/2025 12:32 a.m. CST
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NEBRASKA
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US–Hemp Product Ban-What to Know
What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry
SUMMARY: THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years. But the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month includes a provision to ban THC products derived from hemp. The $24 billion industry is now scrambling to save itself before the ban takes effect a year from now. A loophole in the 2018 farm bill allowed products containing THC to spread across the country. That’s been a lifeline for some breweries that have turned to canning THC-infused beverages, but it’s also prompted concern about sales of intoxicating products at gas stations an convenience stores across the country.
WORDS: 1141 – MOVED: 11/27/2025 11:01 p.m. CST
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SPORTS
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KANSAS
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FBN–Chiefs-Cowboys-Sun Again
Here comes the sun: Bright rays come into play again for Cowboys against Chiefs
SUMMARY: The sun has impacted play again at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. George Pickens was open but the Cowboys receiver never saw the pass thrown his way by Dak Prescott early in the second quarter of their 31-28 win over Kansas City on Thanksgiving Day. Pickens was looking into the sun coming through the huge glass windows at the west end of the stadium. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes later in the second quarter also was looking downfield into the bright rays before being sacked. The sun has been an issue before, including a game last year and a playoff game at the end of the 2021 season.
WORDS: 690 – MOVED: 11/27/2025 7:16 p.m. CST
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FBN–Chiefs-Cowboys
Prescott’s Cowboys overcome Mahomes’ fourth-down magic in 31-28 Thanksgiving win over Chiefs
SUMMARY: Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score and the Dallas Cowboys overcame two fourth down TD throws from Patrick Mahomes in a 31-28 Thanksgiving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. CeeDee Lamb scored the first Dallas touchdown and finished with 112 yards on seven catches four days after drops plagued the star receiver in a victory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia. The Cowboys (6-5-1) have won three straight, knocking off both of last season’s Super Bowl teams in the past five days, and they dropped the defending AFC champion Chiefs (6-6) back to .500 in a matchup of playoff-chasing teams. Mahomes had four touchdown passes.
WORDS: 847 – MOVED: 11/27/2025 7:13 p.m. CST
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FBN–Chiefs Analysis
Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes dim after demoralizing loss to the Dallas Cowboys
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs are struggling this season, sitting at 6-6 after a tough 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. The team is facing challenges with penalties and turnovers, which have been major issues throughout the season. Despite a strong performance from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns, the Chiefs couldn’t secure the win. Coach Andy Reid emphasizes the need to clean up mistakes. The Chiefs face a challenging schedule ahead, including games against the Texans and Titans, and will need to improve consistency to make the playoffs.
WORDS: 777 – MOVED: 11/28/2025 10:07 a.m. CST
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MINNESOTA
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BKC–Stanford-Minnesota
Ebuka Okorie scores 25, Stanford beats Minnesota 72-68 at Acrisure Invitational
SUMMARY: Ebuka Okorie scored 25 points, Benny Gealer hit two free throws with 5.3 seconds to play, and Stanford beat Minnesota 72-68 at the Acrisure Invitational. The Cardinal plays Saint Louis in the championship game Friday and Minnesota plays a consolation game against Santa Clara. Gealer finished with 14 points for Stanford (5-1). Jaylen Crocker-Johnson led Minnesota (4-3) with career-high 23 points and Cade Tyson added 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting, 6 of 7 from the free-throw line. Isaac Asuma hit a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to a point with 10.5 seconds left but Gealer and Okorie each made two free throws from there to seal it. The Golden Gophers made 23 of 45 (51%) from the field, but committed 14 turnovers, which Stanford converted into 27 points.
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FBC–Wisconsin-Minnesota Rivalry
Gophers make Badgers a true rivalry game again under Fleck, as stability provides a niche in new era
SUMMARY: The message P.J. Fleck received more often than any after being hired as Minnesota’s head coach nearly nine years ago was to just beat Wisconsin. The Gophers under Fleck have managed to make the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe a true rivalry game again with four wins in the last seven matchups in stopping a 14-game losing streak that was the longest for either side in the 135-year history of the series. Minnesota has lost four or more games each season since going 11-2 in 2019. Fleck has preached the importance of stability in this new era for the sport.
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MISSOURI
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FBN–Chiefs-Cowboys-Sun Again
Here comes the sun: Bright rays come into play again for Cowboys against Chiefs
SUMMARY: The sun has impacted play again at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. George Pickens was open but the Cowboys receiver never saw the pass thrown his way by Dak Prescott early in the second quarter of their 31-28 win over Kansas City on Thanksgiving Day. Pickens was looking into the sun coming through the huge glass windows at the west end of the stadium. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes later in the second quarter also was looking downfield into the bright rays before being sacked. The sun has been an issue before, including a game last year and a playoff game at the end of the 2021 season.
WORDS: 690 – MOVED: 11/27/2025 7:16 p.m. CST
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FBN–Chiefs-Cowboys
Prescott’s Cowboys overcome Mahomes’ fourth-down magic in 31-28 Thanksgiving win over Chiefs
SUMMARY: Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score and the Dallas Cowboys overcame two fourth down TD throws from Patrick Mahomes in a 31-28 Thanksgiving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. CeeDee Lamb scored the first Dallas touchdown and finished with 112 yards on seven catches four days after drops plagued the star receiver in a victory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia. The Cowboys (6-5-1) have won three straight, knocking off both of last season’s Super Bowl teams in the past five days, and they dropped the defending AFC champion Chiefs (6-6) back to .500 in a matchup of playoff-chasing teams. Mahomes had four touchdown passes.
WORDS: 847 – MOVED: 11/27/2025 7:13 p.m. CST
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FBN–On Football-Stumbling Chiefs
Time running out on Chiefs, Lions and Ravens after they stumble on Thanksgiving
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs have run out of room for error. If they’re going to extend the dynasty and reach the AFC championship game for a ninth straight season to have a shot at winning a fourth Super Bowl title with coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, they might need to win their last five games — and get help. A 31-28 loss at Dallas on Thursday dropped the Chiefs to 6-6. They’ve already lost to the three 7-4 teams currently sitting in the AFC wild-card spots — Chargers, Jaguars, Bills — and also trail the Texans and Steelers, who are both 6-5.
WORDS: 948 – MOVED: 11/28/2025 1:47 a.m. CST
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FBN–Chiefs Analysis
Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes dim after demoralizing loss to the Dallas Cowboys
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs are struggling this season, sitting at 6-6 after a tough 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. The team is facing challenges with penalties and turnovers, which have been major issues throughout the season. Despite a strong performance from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns, the Chiefs couldn’t secure the win. Coach Andy Reid emphasizes the need to clean up mistakes. The Chiefs face a challenging schedule ahead, including games against the Texans and Titans, and will need to improve consistency to make the playoffs.
WORDS: 777 – MOVED: 11/28/2025 10:07 a.m. CST
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NEBRASKA
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BKC–Oregon-Creighton
Harper scores 18 and Creighton tops Oregon 76-66 to get a win in the Players Era tournament
SUMMARY: Blake Harper scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Creighton outscored Oregon 16-7 in the last 5 1/2 minutes for a 76-66 win in a wrap-up game of the Players Era tournament. Both teams lost their first two games of the event. The Ducks, down 15 at halftime, were within 60-59 after Sean Stewart and Dezdrick Lindsay both made two baskets in an 8-0 run. Nik Graves quickly responded with a three-point play, Josh Dix and Graves had 3-pointers and the Bluejays made five-straight shots while Oregon was 2 of 9 down the stretch. Creighton made 19 of 21 free throws and only had five turnovers. Stewart finished with a career-high 18 points to lead the Ducks. Oregon went 1 of 15 from 3-point range and 7 of 11 from the foul line.
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OKLAHOMA
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BKC–Oklahoma St-Northwestern
Oklahoma State beats Northwestern 86-81 at Thanksgiving Classic
SUMMARY: Jaylen Curry scored 18 points, Anthony Roy had all of his 16 points in the final eight-plus minutes, and Oklahoma State beat Northwestern 86-81 at the Thanksgiving Classic. Vyctorius Miller added 17 points for Oklahoma State (7-0) and Parsa Fallah had 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Cowboys are off to their best start since the 2019-20 team also won its first seven games. Nick Martinelli had 28 points and 10 rebounds for Northwestern (5-2). Angelo Ciaravino scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half and Arrinten Page scored 11. Martinelli converted a three-point play to trim the deficit to a point with 34 seconds left. Kanye Clary, Miller and Isaiah Coleman each made 2 of 2 from the free-throw line from there to seal it.
WORDS: 301 – MOVED: 11/28/2025 12:17 a.m. CST
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