The president is expected to discuss the executive order he signed that will require COVID-19 vaccines for federal employees and contractors. The unveiling of the plan will come later Thursday as U.S. schools return to school and a record number of children are hospitalized with the virus. There are also fears about the spread of the Mu variant, which it has been suggested may bypass the protections given by currently available vaccines....

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance, the federal government is shipping Moderna and Pfizer doses directly to pharmacies in hopes of accelerating COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Beginning February 11, one million vaccine doses will be distributed and divided among select pharmacies across the nation. The CDC worked with states to select pharmacy partners that will start distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. The selection process was based on a number of factors including:...

North Macedonia’s health minister, Venko Filipce, announced his resignation late Friday, nearly two days after the deadly fire. Filipce’s resignation came shortly after his deputy minister and two senior hospital administrators also stepped down. “This is a very sad day,” Filipce wrote on Twitter after the fire, expressing his condolences to families of the victims and calling it a “terrible accident.” The fire broke out at a field hospital that held 26 patients in the western town of Tetovo, destroying the entire facility within minutes....

The list of completed actions include the launching of COVIDtests.gov, providing 7.7 million shots including 4.3 million people boosted, and announced 400 million free N-95 masks. The U.S. Navy team is being sent to the region after a request from the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force. Christian Hospital was selected by the Pandemic Task Force to receive federal assistance. A team of 44 health care professionals, including doctors and registered nurses, will begin arriving on January 26....

Prior to Thanksgiving Day, the Ravens reported multiple people within the organization had tested positive for the coronavirus, including quarterback Lamar Jackson, who was last season’s MVP. The NFL moved the game from Thursday’s prime-time slot to Sunday afternoon, and then again to Tuesday night. The league stated Monday that it has been moved again to Wednesday. “These decisions were made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel and in consultation with medical experts,” the NFL said in a statement....

Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is considering filing an appeal of his four-game suspension, ESPN.com reported. MORE: Brady gets off scot-free? Players take notice | FANTASY: Brady fallout Hardy was initially suspended 10 games for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident in May 2014. That suspension was reduced to four games in July. He missed the final 15 regular-season games and the NFL playoffs last season, spending most of that time on the Exempt/Commissioner’s List, while with the Panthers....

Before we get into our lineup and strategy, here are the key scoring settings for DraftKings Showdown contests: They’re full-point PPR and there are three-point bonuses for 300 passing yards, 100 rushing yards, and 100 receiving yards. The Captain pick costs 1.5 times a player’s original price, but he also gets his point total multiplied by 1.5. MORE DK SHOWDOWN: How to win a Showdown contest Playoff DraftKings Showdown Picks: Cowboys vs....

Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence, who led the team with eight sacks last season, is facing a four-game suspension for a failed drug test. The suspension, which Lawrence will appeal, was first reported by the Dallas Morning News. MORE: NFL Mock Draft | Cowboys’ La’el Collins catches monster catfish If the suspension sticks, the Cowboys will start the season thin at defensive end. Dallas has already parted with Greg Hardy, who had six sacks last year, and Randy Gregory will begin his second NFL season serving his own four-game for a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy....

Jones appeared on the radio show 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday in the DFW Metroplex, and he was asked about the future of defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, whose defense gave up more points in the franchise’s history. Jones waffled on the question, fumbled it around and then eluded to the attendance at his luxurious AT&T Stadium during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our stadium is—I’m going to segue for you—but our stadium is a great example,” Jones said....

MORE: NFL’s richest owners Jones and Bey go way back, and the business tycoon remembers his first meeting with popular singer. The year was 2004, and the Cowboys were to be serenaded by Destiny’s Child (Beyonce’s former group) at halftime of their annual Thanksgiving Day game. But Beyonce and her crew were chilly — Texas Stadium had that big hole in the roof, unlike AT&T Stadium — so Jones accommodated his guests....

McClain was listed as out on the week’s final roster report. He didn’t make the trip to Washington, where the Cowboys will face their longtime rivals. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. SN PICKS: Iyer | Steele | Fantasy Source | Linemakers | Plus: Sunday’s playoff scenarios | Linemakers’ say The Cowboys are 11-4 and in the playoffs, and they haven’t lost on the road this season. The Redskins are 4-11, a disaster and unlikely to put up much resistance in Week 17....

“Marty is going to have a procedure on his back next week, which will put him week-to-week and in all likelihood finish his season,” general manager Don Maloney said. “The good thing is he’ll have to time to recover and we’ll get him back as soon as possible. The likelihood of him returning this season is remote but we do anticipate a full recovery.” MORE: Martin takes selfie with clueless fan | Roussel suspended two games...

General manager Ron Hextall made the announcement Friday, two days after he deflected numerous questions about Berube’s status during a year-end news conference. MORE: Thursday’s playoff games | Wednesday’s results | Video highlights The Flyers were 33-31-18, finishing well out of the running in both the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference wild-card picture. Several players were hopeful that Berube would return for his third season, including winger Jakub Voracek....

Maybe. On Sunday’s Episode 3 of the “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan’s iconic shot over Craig Ehlo in the 1989 NBA Playoffs was put under the microscope. Jordan famously sunk a series-clinching shot over Ehlo, securing the second playoff series win of his career. Ron Harper, also a member of those Cavaliers teams, voiced his displeasure during the episode for Cavs coach Lenny Wilkins putting Ehlo on Jordan for that shot instead of him....

Earnhardt exited the race when the right rear tire of his car blew out, causing him to crash into the outside wall on Turn 2. The No. 88 was likely done for the day. MORE: Harvick wins race | Results MORE: Junior’s Twitter popularity | Phoenix race storylines | Can Kevin Harvick win again? The car was loose, Earnhardt and his team said. “The car was really, really loose today and just wore the right rear tire out, and blew the tire,” Earnhardt said in a Team Chevy press release....

For those not able to attend one of the experiences, or perhaps a little above the age range, former Crayola employee Sarah Richman has shared the process online, amassing over 700,000 views and 170,000 likes on her TikTok video. Richman worked as a Crayonologist at the Crayola Experience in Plano, Texas. Crayola Experiences are activity places where children are able to meet Crayola characters and play in activity studios, among other things....

Davis was hurt Friday night when, as police determined, he stepped in front of a moving vehicle driven by teammate Emmitt Holt after Holt had dropped him off in an IU parking lot. Both Holt and Davis had been drinking alcohol, according to the accident report, and are underage. MORE: Suspensions will have an effect in time | Wins, not discipline, key for Crean | Three players suspended | SN’s preseason All-Americans...

Symptoms The key physical characteristics and symptoms of Cri du Chat syndrome are caused by missing or deleted genes in the small arm (p) of chromosome 5. Researchers suspect that the specific set of symptoms associated with Cri du Chat, and the severity of those symptoms, is linked to the size and location of the deleted or missing portion of the chromosome. Like other chromosomal disorders, the symptoms and severity of the condition vary from person to person....

The MMA world found out on Tuesday afternoon when Bellator president Scott Coker revealed that his company signed the all-time great to a multi-year deal which Coker deemed the biggest deal ever given to a female fighter. “My goal is to become the only female fighter to hold four different major world titles in the same division,” said Cyborg, who has won championships in Strikeforce, Invicta FC, and the UFC, in a Facebook video....

The Real Madrid superstar has posted a photo of himself, girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and his son Cristiano Jr., along with his newborn daughter Alana Martina. It has been a busy six months for the family as they previously announced this past summer the arrival of twins, a boy and girl named Mateo and Eva, via a surrogate. A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Nov 12, 2017 at 12:19pm PST...