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1 week ago in Sports
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.
1 week ago in World
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving gaping holes in apartment buildings and starting fires as the sound of explosions boomed across the city and lit up the night sky.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sienna, the calmest, quietest, sweet three-year-old
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This week, Duane was back and Shea, a foster from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, brought Sienna…
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night
It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.
1 week ago in Features, Trending
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."
1 week ago in Sports
Texans’ C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a second straight game Sunday when the Texans visit the Tennessee Titans.
1 week ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz seals year-ending No. 1 ranking with another win at the ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men's tennis on Thursday by beating Lorenzo Musetti to sweep his group at the ATP Finals.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.
Details for 2025 Danville Night of Lights Parade & Carriage Rides
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Downtown Danville will hold its Night of Lights Parade, one of the city’s biggest holiday…
Red Cross urges home heating safety as temperatures drop
Organization offers fire prevention tips after assisting five Illinois residents displaced by home fires.
Carle Health names Kurt Leifheit as new Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer beginning 2026
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, Carle Health announced that Kurt Leifheit, JD, MS, would step into the role…
THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly
**The Road Report was republished on Friday, November 21, 2025, to reflect new road closures.** CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) –…
Parkland College choir, jazz combo continue fall concert season
Back-to-back performances at Second Stage Theatre highlight student talent and musical variety.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized, under observation for rare neurological disorder
Civil rights leader’s family asks for prayers as he manages progressive supranuclear palsy.
Illini QB Luke Altmyer named Davey O’Brien semifinalist
Senior quarterback recognized among nation’s top 20 for standout season leading Illinois offense.
1 week ago in Sports
Cowboys’ hearts heavy after the death of Marshawn Kneeland, coach Brian Schottenheimer says
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, and that they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate last week.
1 week ago in Sports
Nikola Jokic scores 55 points to match NBA season high, Nuggets beat Clippers for 6th straight win
Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.
1 week ago in Entertainment
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should…
