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Former UCF defensive coordinator Ted Roof has filed a lawsuit against the UCF Athletics Association, claiming a breach of contract. The lawsuit, which was filed in Orange County on Friday, claims that the school adjusted his termination compensation after head coach Gus Malzahn resigned. Roof is seeking over $50,000 in damages, according to the lawsuit. Jamie Seh of WKMG-TV was the first to report the lawsuit. Roof joined Malzahn’s coaching staff on Jan.

By AAMER MADHANI and JENNIFER McDERMOTT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russia’s oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly three-year war against Ukraine. Related Articles National Politics | FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office National Politics | Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct National Politics | Justice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking reproductive health care facilities National Politics | 5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump’s presidency National Politics | Trump ends Fauci’s security detail and says he’d feel no responsibility if harm befell him Trump, who pledged in the campaign that he’d broker a quick end to the grinding conflict, in his first days in office has leaned in on the idea that OPEC+, the alliance of oil producing nations, holds the key to ending the war by reducing oil prices. The president on Friday renewed his call on the group of oil producing exporters, led by Saudi Arabia, to reduce the price of oil.

The Miami Dolphins have their next position coach who will be tasked with getting Tyreek Hill’s unit in order. Experienced NFL assistant coach Robert Prince is being hired by the Dolphins as wide receivers coach, according to a league source, confirming the initial NFL Network report. Prince, who comes over after spending the last three seasons in the same role with the Dallas Cowboys, was first reported by ESPN on Thursday as interviewing for the job during the week. Miami had a vacancy for the position after firing former wide receiver Wes Welker following his third season controlling the unit under coach Mike McDaniel. It was an underwhelming 2024 season for Dolphins wide receivers, with Hill falling short of 1,000 receiving yards for the first time since 2019 and Jaylen Waddle missing the mark for the first time in his four-year professional career in Miami. To add to that, Hill had a falling out with the organization following the team’s loss to the New York Jets in its season finale and elimination that same night.

Authorities in South Carolina said Friday the last four of 43 escaped monkeys have been recaptured after two months living in the woods, weathering a rare snowstorm and being temped back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Related Articles National News | Long Island’s last duck farm weighs closure after outbreak leads to killing of entire flock National News | North Dakota’s overturned abortion ban won’t be in effect during appeal, court rules National News | Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma National News | Justice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking reproductive health care facilities National News | Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations The rhesus macaque monkeys, all females, made a break for it after police say an employee did not fully lock their enclosure at Alpha Genesis, a facility that breeds them for medical research — known to locals as “the monkey farm.” The recaptured monkeys appeared to be in good health, Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard said in a statement relayed by Yemassee Police in a social media post, without further details. While they were on the loose, the area saw its first snow in seven years, accumulating up to 3 inches (8 centimeters). The rhesus macaques made a break for it on Nov.

By PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s Long Island was once synonymous with “duck” in the culinary world. Now it may lose its last commercial farm. Related Articles National News | Last 4 escaped monkeys are captured in South Carolina after months on the loose National News | North Dakota’s overturned abortion ban won’t be in effect during appeal, court rules National News | Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma National News | Justice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking reproductive health care facilities National News | Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations The avian flu outbreak that has led to the slaughter of millions of birds at U.

BY MELISSA GOLDIN President Donald Trump stepped back into the presidency this week moving quickly to set a new agenda, but from his inaugural address continuing through a flurry of executive actions, press conferences and interviews Trump relied on an array of false and misleading information to support his case. Related Articles National Politics | Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote National Politics | Justice Department curtails prosecutions for blocking reproductive health care facilities National Politics | 5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump’s presidency National Politics | Trump ends Fauci’s security detail and says he’d feel no responsibility if harm befell him National Politics | Who’s the guy handing Trump those binders of executive orders?