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From 2012 to 2018, the defendants allegedly ran what authorities are calling two “historical hacking campaigns” targeting critical infrastructure in approximately 135 countries. The announcement comes as U.S. officials warn of a looming Russian cyberattack in response to sanctions imposed on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. None of the defendants are in custody, authorities said, and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest of the defendants or the identification of other alleged co-conspirators....

The Wildcats (20-6 overall, RPI 48) forced their way into a first-place tie atop the Atlantic 10, a logjam that became possible when Dayton’s victory and VCU’s double-overtime loss at Richmond on Wednesday left all four teams with 11-4 league marks. Does it matter to the selection committee which team finishes first in the regular season? Sure, that’s one of the elements members can consider (members attach their own weight)....

The U.S. Senate passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 in a bipartisan effort to address health care, research, resources and more for veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service. All Democrats voted for the bill. Republican Senators Roger Wicker of Mississippi and Steve Daines of Montana did not vote. The bill now heads back to the House before going in front of President Joe Biden....

Chinese Peng Shuai beat fourth-seed Agnieszka Radwanska in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 to advance into the US Open third round. The two players had met four times previously, each of the four going into a third set, reports Xinhua. “I played her four times and I won only once, and that was in the US Open four years ago,” said 28-year-old Peng after her victory on Wednesday. Peng was broken in the very first game, but she managed to break back in the fourth game to tie the score 2-2....

Author Lee Smith told the Mornings with Maria show that he believed the inquiry was created with an aim to “protect the swamp,” borrowing Trump’s long-used insult for establishment political figures. Speaking on Fox Business Wednesday, Smith said: “Here’s how I see what we are calling the impeachment process. I see it as a secret ritual conducted by a cult. “They’re doing most of this in secret and I think it’s worthwhile thinking of Speaker [Nancy] Pelosi as the high priestess of the cult and Adam Schiff as a high priest of the cult....

Those conservative figures ranging from a GOP congressman to Fox Business Network panelists praised President Donald Trump Saturday after Adobe Analytics data showed Black Friday spending hit a new $5.4 billion record, up more than 22 percent from last year. Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk claimed consumers saw through the supposed efforts of mainstream media to “scare” the U.S. into a recession, and instead turned out in droves to spend exorbitant amounts of money on holiday gifts, primarily through online shopping....

During his prime time show on Tuesday, Carlson said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi “judges” those who do not wear a mask, while the show also broadcast a clip of a man confronting Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters for not wearing a mask. The quote Carlson began by talking about CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, who recently criticized Trump for taking off his mask for a photo opportunity. The host showed photographs which appeared to show Cuomo holding a cigar and not wearing a mask....

“After dealing with the Great Recession in his first term, the deficit under Obama dropped by an average of 11 percent a year in his second term,” Wallace pointed out to Mulvaney — who also serves as Trump’s director of the Office of Management and Budget — on Fox News Sunday. “The deficit has increased by 15 percent a year in President Trump’s first two years. Under President Trump, our national debt has increased by more than $2 trillion,” Wallace continued....

“Republicans get control of the House & the first they do is…No not explore how to tame inflation or crime etc. They launch an investigation of President & Hunter Biden,” Rivera wrote in a tweet. “Boring. Divisive. Retro. Unwanted. Zero positive impact on the lives of Americans. Is this the real Red Wave?” The remarks by Rivera comes shortly after Republicans in the House of Representatives took control of the majority and announced an investigation into President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden....

The Biden administration has faced substantial criticism over the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, which resulted in the Taliban swiftly regaining control of the country. The U.S. has scrambled over the past week to evacuate thousands of Americans as well as Afghans who worked for the U.S. and its allies during the two decades-long war. “The president said a few other things on Friday that are flat wrong,” Wallace said during his interview with Blinken on Fox News Sunday....

Trump and many of his conservative allies continue to groundlessly allege that the 2020 election was “rigged” or “stolen” in favor of President Joe Biden. Despite multiple audits and legal challenges, no evidence has been brought forward substantiating this extraordinary claim. Wallace pressed Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, on his views relating to the former president’s false allegation during a Sunday interview. “Clearly there were irregularities in the last election. There are irregularities in all elections, but I want to ask you a specific question,” Wallace told Scalise....

The Fox & Friends co-hosts lavished praise on Sunday comments from California Republican congressman Todd McClintock, who touted Trump’s refusal to use “delicate language” when he was discussing Ukraine aid with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in July. Earhardt said Americans should “let Trump be Trump” after playing a clip of McClintock telling ABC News that Trump’s Ukraine dealings were “the blunt talk of a Manhattan businessman.” All of the hosts agreed that Americans elected Trump to “be Trump....

“The president today wrote a beautiful letter,” Dobbs said. “A terrific letter to Nancy Pelosi which she responded to by saying it was ‘ridiculous.’ ‘Sick.’” “In point of fact,” Dobbs continued, “it was elegant, it was comprehensive and it put her and the radical Dems who have attacked this president mercilessly for over three years precisely where they should be, and that is in the focus of history for decades to come....

As of right now, the Astros’ pitching rotation is projected to be Framber Valdez, Lance McCullers Jr., Cristian Javier, Luis Garcia and Jose Urquidy. The club also has one of their top prospects, Hunter Brown, who will be looking to establish himself in the MLB next season. Brown was dominant in his few appearances for Houston last season. Over the course of 20.1 innings in 2022, the 24-year-old surrendered just two runs and 15 hits to the tune of a 0....

Especially if you’re Jacques Chirac. The poor French president has been the butt of a merciless summer of political lampooning. And it’s only gotten worse now that Chirac himself is en vacances. The media of all stripes and every political color are pitching in. None has been more biting than the investigative paper Le Canard Enchaine, which has been lighting into him week after week. One recent cartoon showed the president reclining forlornly in a beach chair, too weary to read the newspaper crumpled at his side....

France thought it had the Springboks beaten for the first time since 2009 after losing their past six meetings — including four last year — but poor composure again cost Les Tricolores. With the match petering out, France winger Damian Penaud stepped out of bounds taking a high catch with about 10 seconds left of regulation time. South Africa used the mistake to set up a lineout near the French line....

The Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper had earlier called his behaviour “unacceptable” and received a lighter sentence from a judge who could have locked up the star for six months. “On 15th of July, he was the proudest man of the planet,” attorney David Sonn said in reference to the day Lloris and his France team lifted the World Cup trophy in Moscow. “Forty days later, he was arrested in central London,” said the lawer....

The network had mentioned the ceremony at length in the days and hours leading up to the ceremony, which took place during halftime of Pittsburgh’s home game vs. the Raiders. The event took on even greater importance considering it was the 50th anniversary of his legendary “Immaculate Reception” and occurred just days following his death at the age of 72. NFLN even produced the ‘Franco Harris: A Football Life’ TV special ahead of the game, halftime tribute....

Gifford died of natural causes, according to his family. PHOTOS: Remembering those the sports world has lost in 2015 Gifford was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. He was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and the league MVP in 1956. “Frank Gifford was the ultimate Giant. He was the face of our franchise for so many years,” said Giants president John Mara. “More importantly, he was a treasured member of our family....

The Wisconsin forward earned 58 votes from the 65-member media panel that is in charge of selecting the AP Top 25 each week. He is the first Wisconsin player to win AP Player of the Year honors, which has gone to a player in the Big Ten in three of the past six seasons. MORE: Kaminsky named SN Player of the Year | 10 best championship teams | Ranking the Final Four starters...