The family of best-selling author Nelson DeMille said he “fought a valiant nine-month battle with esophageal cancer.” Source

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby addressed reports of exploding devices in Lebanon. Kirby said the U.S. was not involved in the deadly blasts and did not address reports of Israel’s involvement in the explosions. Source

NASA’s “Hidden Figures,” whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. Source

Love said that he knee is feeling ‘a lot better’ Source

Canales says he has a ‘great situation’ with his quarterbacks right now Source

The women’s MMA organization is set for a busy close to the year with four events on tap Source

Shannon Knapp says the need for Invicta is as strong now as it ever was Source

The Federal Reserve slashed rates by an unexpected 50 basis points today. Here’s how that could impact mortgages. Source

The union’s president, Sean O’Brien, broke with tradition and spoke at the RNC. Source

New round of explosions reported in Lebanon; Boeing CEO says the company will begin furloughs soon to save cash during labor strike. Source