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USA TODAY Week 17 NFL picks: Do Colts or Titans get playoff berth? Donald Trump defends decision to sign MAGA hats in Iraq, Germany Graduation is more important than contractions to mother in labor Chris Pratt admits dodged the gym, too. Now he's ready to inspire you Packers' Randall Cobb recounts 'scary' memory loss after concussion Dexter Lawrence: Clemson's standout DT will miss the Cotton Bowl Government shutdown keeping NASA's New Horizons spacecraft in the dark 2018's most downloaded songs These are 2018's most downloaded songs New York Yankees feel like Manny Machado front runners California police officer Ronil Singh killed: Trump comments on border Pinstripe Bowl: Wisconsin routs Miami behind Jonathan Taylor's effort All aboard for Antarctica: Seeing penguins, whales, seals and icebergs on a cruise The best things you can buy at Nordstrom: Clothing, beauty and home Ohio man fined $28K, loses hunting license, for poaching 26-point buck Aretha Franklin's attorney: Estate has paid $3M in back taxes to IRS Ohio police pullover car with kangaroo riding shotgun Chrissy Teigen, Missy Elliott take a flyer on Netflix's 'Bird Box' Startled Ohio cop meets kangaroo riding shotgun during traffic stop 'Goodfellas' character actor Frank Adonis dead at 83 Claude Giroux: Flyers center stuns Lightning with 1-on-4 goal New York skyline turns blue after Queens transformer explosion Government shutdown: Feds could do carpentry to pay rent, agency says Nation's oldest World War II veteran, Richard Overton, dies at 112 ICE drops off migrants at Phoenix bus station Iggy Azalea's backup dancer 'okay' after suffering a seizure onstage Florida woman held up U.S. postal truck with plastic gun, police say Without LeBron, Lakers lose on Kings buzzer-beater Texas Bowl: Baylor outscores Vanderbilt in shootout Mueller, Democrats , slowing economy: Trump is looking at a rough 2019 Government shutdown, Winter Storm Eboni: 5 things to know Friday Senate Republicans must reject judicial nominees with racist records The most expensive city in every state Pasadena, California: 8 must-visit historic gems My millennial daughter calls 2018 the worst year ever. I nominate 1968. Best stocks to buy: Check out our list of 19 top picks for 2019 Economic outlook 2019: Strengths include jobs, low inflation What is a bear market? Will recent stock market sell-off deepen? Children abducted to Lebanon, and a mother fighting to get them home Kirstjen Nielsen: DHS chief travels to border in wake of migrant kids’ deaths Mike Pence: 'Whitest person in politics' gets a lot of ribbing Data breaches 2018: Billions hit by growing number of cyberattacks 4 tips to help kids who have autism enjoy the long winter break Investment planning: How to choose the right financial adviser for you 2019 technology trends: 5G, AI, 8K and everything else you can expect New Year's Eve with kids? Celebrate with these party ideas Popular yet in peril: Land and Water Conservation Fund might run dry 2018's best video games from 'God of War' to 'Super Smash Bros.' Travel insurance: What to look for before purchasing for a trip Government shutdown: Lack of compromise as standoff enters seventh day Airstream travel trailers and the owners who love them Bowl games: Auburn-Purdue, West Virginia-Syracuse highlight Friday Border death: Guatemalan boy, 8, who died in US custody had the flu NFL coach hot seat rankings: Who will be gone at end of 2018 season? NFL Week 17: The five most high-pressure situations in finales Power plant explosion turns NYC night sky bright blue NFL kickers: How league's brotherhood stays bonded amid big misses 911 dispatcher helps Florida man perform CPR on boy who fell into pool Secaucus Cheeseburger in Paradise the last of the once-thriving chain Cow escapes slaughterhouse truck, gives birth to calf in New Jersey Top destinations for 2019 New York City sky glows in strange blue light after transformer explosion These are the top domestic and international destinations for 2019. Donald Trump threatens to close U.S.-Mexico border over shutdown fight Woodstock: 50th anniversary festival to be held at original site Kroger shrimp recall: Nine varieties pulled over potential health hazard Orange Bowl: Alabama aware of fan fatigue in College Football Playoff Mayim Bialik explains how to stick with New Year's resolutions You’re going to love 5G, but there are a few things you need to know first 'Avengers: Endgame,' 'Captain Marvel' lead most anticipated 2019 films Young Muslims find meaning and inspiration in science fiction novels Dwayne Johnson shares sweet hug with daughters Flour, eggs and firecrackers, the festival of Els Enfarinats in Spain Spiced rum apple cider recipe Winter weather: Blizzards in Midwest and East floods spur havoc The best Bloody Mary recipe Orangecello and honey martini for a winter cocktail Recipe: Sparkling pear cocktail Cotton Bowl: Clemson and Notre Dame breakdown edges and keys to victory Dow Jones Industrial Average today: Stock market posts weekly gain Orange Bowl: Alabama and Oklahoma breakdown edges and keys to victory Trump boasts of 10% raise to troops but actual raise is much lower UFC: Jon Jones berates reporter over drug test question Holiday travel woes: More than 100 flights canceled to and from Dallas New Year's Eve punch recipes and cocktail ideas 2020 election: Dem donors wary of early commitments amid crowded field Student loan forgiveness for public service workers: Am I eligible? 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch': Does Netflix's choose-your-own-adventure work? Tampa Bay Rays' Tommy Pham blasts fans, says relocation may be needed How Oklahoma can beat Alabama Dallas Cowboys: Antwaun Woods learned to adapt on NFL journey Sears bankruptcy filing: Deadline to buy retailer is today John Cena to return to WWE on New Year's Day, fans react Barack Obama reveals his favorite books, films and songs of 2018 Kyler Murray: Oklahoma QB has 'big decision to make' after Orange Bowl Deaths of police officers on the rise in the U.S. ‘Mythbusters Jr.’ gives duct-tape tires a road test in series premiere Mythbusters Jr. is the latest in a kid-reality-TV spinoff trend Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James injury puts season in danger China trade war: Mercury Marine gets break on outboard engine tariffs Planning on popping champagne? Better know these 4 hacks These are the best deals on Amazon for the end of the year Cotton Bowl: Manti Te'o offers Notre Dame advice ahead of playoff Cotton Bowl predictions: Can Notre Dame pull off upset? Bryce Harper, Miami Marlins a match made in heaven in a former life $10K to move to Vermont? Get remote worker application ready Snowy, soggy weather slams U.S. Wells Fargo settles for $575 million in fake accounts case The Dakota Winters by Tom Barbash reimagines John Lennon review NBA memo warns teams, LeBron James about potential tampering Orange Bowl: Alabama unfazed by SEC conspiracy theories on social media 14-pound, 13-ounce baby breaks weight record at Texas hospital Ultimate guide to get ready for NFL Week 17 Social worker leaves $11M as surprise gift to children's charities Susan Boyle says she's a 'champion' for others in new 'AGT' clip 'America's Got Talent' exclusive: Susan Boyle on 'Champions' return New tech device? How to set up gadget you got as a gift like a pro Did Grover curse on 'Sesame Street?' Twitter is divided Man recovering from opioid use disorder after years of addiction Tornadoes set record lows in 2018 with only 10 deaths in US Newark Airport measles: People may have been exposed on Christmas Eve TripAdvisor names top U.S. restaurant chains Notre Dame's power broker role in college football remains secure These are the top U.S. restaurant chains, according to TripAdvisor Mollie Tibbetts: Mom took in immigrants' son after suspect's arrest Oklahoma, Alabama players react to viral dreadlocks video Toronto airport worker goes viral after dancing on tarmac Migrants dumped in border cities amid Trump, government shutdown California 'cop-killer' is captured, taken into custody Viral flight attendant story: Father shares moving Christmas tale What were the best late-night moments of 2018? Take a look. What were the best late-night moments of 2018? Take a look. Mercury rule rollback: EPA plan could help weaken other regulations Cincinnati police chief suspends black officer for using the 'N word' Music City Bowl: Auburn sets bowl record for points against Purdue 10 things you need to see when driving Florida's A1A These are the craziest things dropping this New Year's Eve 10 delicious stops to make on Philadelphia's East Passyunk Avenue No 'perp walk' for Kevin Spacey? He's trying to avoid his arraignment Palm Springs in the winter Sears store closing list: 80 more Sears, Kmart stores to close in March Can you guess the happiest place on Earth? Netflix reveals the most binged shows of 2018 Sheriff: Suspected cop killer 'should have been reported to ICE' Opioids killing more children through overdose, suicide and homicide Tiger Woods to skip Hawaii PGA Tour event, the Tournament of Champions Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The emotional reason why she cameos in her biopic Government shutdown: NASA turns lights on for New Horizons mission 911 dispatcher's calm commands save life of toddler who fell in pool Bre Payton: Federalist writer dies at 26 after sudden illness Hilton employees fired after being accused of racism in Oregon Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin 'horse (expletive),' Stars' Jim Lites says Rick Pitino: Former Louisville coach wins first EuroLeague game Government shutdown: How long will it last and what can we learn?