Republicans hoped President Joe Biden’s once-dismal approval rating would help them ride a “red wave” to victory during the midterms. However, his approval rating rose throughout the fall, and the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, the decision that guaranteed abortion rights across the United States, gave Democrats a boost ahead of the election. Now, Democrats see a path—albeit a narrow one—to retain control of Congress. Democrats hold a 0....

Critical race theory, an ideology that points out instances of systemic racism, has become a major factor in anti-racism and diversity training. The White House called for the ban on the training in a September executive order, describing critical race theory as a “destructive ideology.” Government contractors were also prohibited from engaging in the training. The Oversight Committee had originally asked the OMB to provide information on the executive order by October 13....

The Chicago Bulls overtook the Pistons as the beast of NBA’s Eastern Conference the next three years, winning NBA titles each season. Michael Jordan retired from basketball after that third championship in 1993 so he could focus on playing professional baseball. When Jordan returned to the Bulls for the 1995-96 season, the team went and signed Rodman to complete the final piece of another three-peat championship. Rodman is a central figure for The Last Dance Episode 3 that’s to air Sunday night on ESPN....

So Thursday, eight council members back Stewart, who is also on the board, in the best way it could. It agreed to pay a $35,000 fine it disagree with and stand behind a fellow driver. MORE: Stewart fine is nuts | NASCAR responds badly | Issue details | Qualifying rained out Hamlin and Stewart were among drivers meeting with media members on Friday at Richmond, site of this weekend’s NASCAR races....

Hamlin was racing in a tight pack of traffic on Lap 182 when he and Kasey Kahne collided and spun in Turn 1. There were eight caution flags in the first 230 laps of the 500-lap race. The wreck occurred shortly after a restart when the leaders appeared to check up, causing several cars to slam into each other. Martin Truex Jr. and Aric Almirola also were involved and suffered damage to their cars....

The JGR newcomer will have Darian Grubb, who won the title as a lame duck crew chief with Tony Stewart in 2011 and almost repeated that feat in 2014 with Denny Hamlin. MORE: Best crew chiefs of 2014 | Communication key to JGR crew chief change The Grubb-Edwards pairing could produce stout results. But it would be wrong to overlook the impact of the move of Dave Rogers to crew chief Denny Hamlin....

Denny’s Beyond Burger was released on October 28, in all Los Angeles locations. The burger features a plant-based patty topped with tomatoes, onions, crisp lettuce, pickles, American cheese and Denny’s All-American sauce, inside a multigrain bun. Customers can try the Beyond Burger for free on Halloween, October 31, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at any Denny’s location in Los Angeles. The burger is free with the purchase of any drink and will be available while stocks last....

Many found his behavior and litany of bizarre excuses odd and Fury even went so far as suggesting that Wilder is dealing with some mental health issues. But for a fighter who was humiliated in front of thousands inside the arena and others watching on pay per view and has an opportunity to avenge his loss Saturday in Las Vegas, The Bronze Bomber seems to be taking it all in stride as he sits in a locker room at T-Mobile Arena and fields Zoom interviews....

Deontay Wilder survived the most turbulent round of his career before unleashing a 10th-round TKO in his first fight with Luis Ortiz back in March 2018. The WBC heavyweight champion puts his title back on the line in a rematch with Ortiz on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, fully expecting another emphatic knockout to clear any lingering doubt of who the superior puncher is....

Now retired, the former Yankees great has devoted much of his time to helping athletes hone their voice, and if they want to use it speak out for change, like 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has done on a grand scale this NFL season, he sees no problem with it. WEEK 8 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread “If you have the platform to speak up and you choose to do so, then that is your prerogative,” Jeter said of Kaepernick’s national anthem protests when asked Wednesday at the 20th anniversary celebration for his Turn 2 Foundation, via the New York Post....

Peth knew about Burnett’s girlfriend, Kristian Haggerty, early in the show. As his relationship with Burnett began to grow, she was honest about Haggerty, and how they were in a non-exclusive relationship at home. Though Burnett told Peth, and a few of her friends, even when venting about his connection with her, Peth never revealed Burnett’s sexuality to others. It was a conscious decision, he explained on Twitter, and an important one....

Parents have hotly disputed that theory. “The government is covering up,” says one father who lost his 11-year-old son. The tragedy has destroyed any illusions citizens might have had about the state of schools in China’s countryside, where three quarters of the population lives. Although the national government promises every child free education for nine years, the burden of funding primary schools is left to local governments. “So if the local government is poor, then there’s no money for education,” says Sophia Woodman, Asia director for Human Rights in China....

This article reviews what type of skin diseases dermatopathologists investigate, as well as techniques and training. Concentrations The main focus of a dermatopathologist is to aid in diagnosing skin diseases. Unlike dermatologists, who work directly with patients to examine and treat skin diseases, dermatopathologists are tasked with examining samples or biopsies of a person’s skin underneath a microscope to help determine what is happening on a cellular level. While their job is different from that of a dermatologist, the two professions are linked....

The study, which tested stool samples of people who were previously infected with COVID-19, found that some people continue to shed the virus in their feces for as long as seven months after their diagnosis. The study adds to research on COVID-19’s persistence in the gut microbiome and it could motivate future studies on where COVID-19 may linger in the body and how it may produce ongoing infection or immune reaction....

Earlier this month, after catching the virus, 82-year-old Starr had to cancel certain dates on his North American tour. But on Monday, the legendary drummer announced his recovery in a post on Instagram, which included a photo of him smiling while flashing a peace sign. “On the road again I will see you in Seattle on Tuesday the 11th Portland Wednesday I am negative peace and love everybody thanks for waiting....

Many local governments and school districts are issuing mask requirements, despite orders from the governors against mask mandates. President Joe Biden warned the country is still on a wartime footing and “being vaccinated will enable our service members to stay healthy” and some states are turning to influencers, lotteries and college scholarships to boost vaccination rates. The live updates for this blog have ended. Key moments: More than 75% of U....

As with the AIDS pandemic, there is much that scientists have to learn about the virus. But there is hope. As of December 2020, there were no less than 233 vaccine candidates in active development in North America, Europe, and Asia, with the aim of bringing at least one fully to market by 2021. On December 11 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization for a COVID‑19 vaccine candidate co-developed by Pfizer and BioNTech....

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have been promised a light at the end of the tunnel. In a speech on March 11, President Biden announced any adult who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible to receive one on May 1. Are states actually on track to have the vaccine supply to support this? Not at the moment. Nationally, vaccine distribution remains on par with previous weeks—roughly 20 million doses were delivered by the government for the second week in a row, and states once again administered just under 80% of those doses....

The five states listed below have each seen a decrease in the average number of daily new cases over a 14-day period from October 16 to 29, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Daily case counts below reflect a seven-day moving average of daily new infections reported from October 16 to 29. Missouri Day 1 (October 16): 2,040. 34Day 14 (October 29): 1,477. 75Highest daily case count in 14-day period: 2,213 on October 17Lowest daily case count in 14-day period: 1,477....