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Rangers seal division title, sentencing begins in Christina Morris kidnapping trial, the Cowboys' looming QB controversy, Bishop T.D. Jakes celebrates 40 years, and more.
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Rangers Clinch Division. They became the first team in the AL to make the postseason when they beat Oakland on Saturday. Can they play the Blue Jays in the playoffs? I want them to play the Blue Jays.

Sentencing Phase Begins This Morning in Enrique Arochi Trial. On Thursday, he was found guilty of aggravated kidnapping in the disappearance of Christina Morris, whose body still hasn’t been found. Arochi could receive probation or up to life in prison.

Cowboys Win. Zeke Elliott got is first 100-yard game and fellow rookie Dak Prescott threw his first touchdown pass in a 31-17 win over the Bears that honestly wasn’t that close. Prescott was 19 of 24 for 248 yards and also ran for a TD in the Cowboys’ first home victory in more than a year. Guys, we are sooo close. Inject it right in my dang veins.

92-Year-Old Woman Gets New Home For Her Birthday. The house is part of a city reconstruction program that Edwine Howard applied for two years ago. She’s going to stay with her daughter while it’s being built; it should be ready in February.“I’m just hoping the good Lord will let me live so I can enjoy the house,” Howard says. “I know at 92 years old, you can’t sit up and take things for granted.”

Bishop T.D. Jakes Celebrates 40 Years In the Ministry. Pastors and televangelists from all over congratulated him in video messages and President Obama and Collin Powell sent along written statements.

FC Dallas Gets Another Step Closer to Supporters’ Shield. They got a tough point on the road at Real Salt Lake with a 0-0 draw, partially thanks to an incredible Walker Zimmerman tackle.

Hey, It’s Kind of Not Summer. I’m not going to get used to it.

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