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Trump at rally: Vote for Roy Moore

President Trump gave a message to Alabama voters who made the trip to Pensacola, Fla., for his Friday night rally: Go out and vote for Roy Moore. Trump's visit to Pensacola was just four days before the Alabama special election to replace now-U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Polls in the usually safe Republican state have shown a tight race between Republican candidate Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones, after nine women have accused Moore of making unwanted sexual advances toward them while they were teenagers and Moore was in his 30s. Moore himself has not been seen on the campaign trail in days. Here's why the race is a no-win proposition for Republicans whether they win or lose.

Trump: 'Get out and vote for Roy Moore' President Trump on Friday urged voters to elect a Republican Senate candidate in Alabama who has been dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct, warning that America "cannot afford" to have a Democrat win the hard-fought campaign instead. (Dec. 8)

New snowfall expected to hit Northeast, Midwest, following weekend storm

New snowfall is expected to sweep across the Northeast and upper Midwest early this week on the heels of a major winter storm that blanketed parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic. The National Weather Service on Sunday issued winter weather advisories in connection with the expected snowfall for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and other states. Localized snow accumulations of up to a foot are expected from Monday to Wednesday in parts of the Northeast, according to National Weather Service predictions.

Evacuations keep expanding in fast-moving Santa Barbara area fire

Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for parts of two wealthy oceanside towns near Santa Barbara on Sunday as wildfires continued to rage in Southern California. Portions of Carpinteria and Montecito were being evacuated ahead of the fast-moving Thomas fire, which as of Sunday straddled Santa Barbara and Ventura counties and had burned 173,000 acres. It was 15% contained as of Sunday morning, said Charles Esseling of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

High winds expected to increase fire threat Forecasters say high winds will bring rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity.

Yankees' 'Evil Empire' in full force with trade for Giancarlo Stanton

Giancarlo Stanton, the reigning National League MVP, will be traded to the New York Yankees in a blockbuster deal, USA TODAY Sports confirmed Saturday. In a stunning transaction that marks a vast turn from the Yankees' recent goals of financial austerity, New York adds the premier right-handed power-hitter in the game and suddenly has the major leagues' two leading home run hitters in Stanton and AL Rookie of the Year Aaron Judge. The Ruthian proportions of the deal will reverberate well into the next decade, and it signals that the Yankees are back to being the Yankees again.

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': Raves dominate in first Twitter reactions

Writer-director Rian Johnson publicly unveiled Star Wars: The Last Jedi Saturday night at the gala world premiere at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. So how did the wildly anticipated latest saga in the franchise go down once the applause stopped and the theater lights came up? There is an official review embargo until December 12 at 12 p.m. ET before The Last Jedi opens Dec. 15. But journalists and critics weighed in with initial thoughts on Twitter, and they were overwhelmingly positive.

Backlash, protests continue over Trump's Jerusalem decision

Unrest continued to erupt across the Mideast over the weekend following President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and begin the process of moving the U.S. Embassy there. Protesters in Beirut hurled rocks and plastic water bottles toward the U.S. Embassy, while a security guard was stabbed in Jerusalem. Demonstrations were also held in Israel and across the world.

Violence erupts at U.S. embassy in Lebanon Violence continues amid President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield wins 2017 Heisman Trophy

Baker Mayfield had been to this New York City ceremony before. This time, he left with a statue. There was little suspense Saturday night with the announcement that the Oklahoma quarterback is the 2017 Heisman Award recipient. Mayfield, the fifth man to finish in the top four of the Heisman race three times, is the sixth Sooner so honored overall and the third OU signal caller since 2003 to claim the trophy. Mayfield, 22, directed the nation’s most productive offense, averaging 583.3 yards a game, while leading the Sooners to another Big 12 title and a Rose Bowl date with Georgia in the College Football Playoff.