The old man’s hometown is a microcosm of the most intractable problems facing Israeli and Palestinian negotiators – a little Jerusalem. Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and PLO leader Yasir Arafat both declared last weekend that they were close to signing a landmark accord on Israeli withdrawal from Arab towns and cities in the occupied West Bank – including Hebron. The two sides wanted to stage a signing ceremony at the White House this week, during a break between the Jewish holidays....

Between December 2019 and May 2020, the 15 men were arrested on charges of selling drugs to a confidential informant named Dennis Williams, Jr. The charges against all 15 men were later dismissed after the drugs they allegedly sold to the informant tested negative for any controlled substances. In April, 12 of the 15 men filed a civil rights lawsuit filed against the City of Raleigh, Raleigh Police Detective Omar Abdullah and seven additional Raleigh police officers....

This is a tough break for a team that has lost six of their past seven games and is already missing Damian Lillard (lower abdomen). Lillard has already missed the previous four games and is expected to miss more. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Here’s all we know on McCollum’s injury from the team’s announcement: What is CJ McCollum’s injury? As per the team’s official release, McCollum didn’t travel with the team after a CT scan revealed that the guard has a pneumothorax (collapsed right lung)....

“Carry the coin. Finish the game.” That’s the mantra for the Football Writers Association of America’s Freshman of the Year award, named after the former Tide running back and which was given to the Tigers freshman quarterback. MORE: Bama-Clemson fatigue is overplayed Lawrence was a member of the FWAA Freshman All-American team after leading Clemson to the ACC championship and a victory against Notre Dame in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic....

MORE: Week 9 bowl projections “I just remember catching the ball, making a move, going north and after that, I don’t remember anything at all until I got back to the training room,” Gallman said, via Independent Mail. “It was like I went to sleep and woke up in the training room. I saw a video of myself walking off (the field). I don’t even remember that.” There was outrage among fans who felt like Wright had targeted Gallman....

As for as in-season trade goes, this ranks up there with 1987, when the Colts traded for Eric Dickerson. It's great news for Richardson and increases his stock moving forward. Richardson had averaged 3.5 yards per carry with Cleveland, and 159 of his 298 carries came against five-man fronts. Teams won't be able to load up the box against Richardson in Indianapolis, where he is teamed with Andrew Luck. The Colts offense now has two building blocks for what should be an outstanding offense for the next several years....

According to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, these deer—which live on the Isle of Rum just off Scotland’s west coast—have experienced genetic changes that have contributed to the animals having children nearly two weeks earlier over the course of the past four decades. Previous studies by other groups of scientists have demonstrated that the deer on this island have been giving birth earlier, partly as a result of warmer temperatures that have altered their behavior and the functioning of their bodies....

Symptoms The symptoms of CIS can occur abruptly over a few hours, or they may worsen over the course of a few weeks. They can occur at any age but tend to be more common during the ages between 20 and 40. They are similar to the symptoms MS, and you may experience just one symptom or several at a time. Symptoms of CIS can include: Weakness of your arm and/or leg, usually on one side of the body Slurred speech Blurry vision or double vision Optic neuritis—decreased vision, usually in one eye Pain of your eye, especially when you move it Trouble with balance and/or walking Tingling, unusual sensations and/or pain of the face, arm, and/or leg, usually in only one side of the body Brief muscle spasms of the arm or leg Decreased control of bowel or bladder With CIS, these symptoms can all begin at once or may start within a few days of each other....

Stewart and his Stewart-Haas Racing operation made it official on Wednesday that the three-time Cup champion will retire after next season. Announcement also was made that Bowyer would join the team as Stewart’s replacement. MORE: Latest Chase standings | Dover schedule | Huge weather problem coming Bowyer will be out of a ride when Michael Waltrip Racing ceases operations at season’s end. Bowyer will drive the No. 51 car for HScott Motorsports next year....

The former First Lady has been helped by a stunningly unlucky news cycle for Obama. For starters, his friend and fund-raiser, the indicted Chicago Democratic power broker Antoin (Tony) Rezko, began his federal fraud trial on Monday. While the Rezko probe and criminal proceedings are several years old, the timing of the trial’s start is beyond inopportune for the Illinois senator. On a conference call Tuesday morning, Clinton communications director Howard Wolfson pointed out that an Obama staffer sat in on the Rezko trial Monday taking notes, which he called “rather curious,” noting that the “Obama campaign was concerned enough they had a staff member dispatched to court....

The Times also tells us that the legislation “calls for the most sweeping welfare changes since the New Deal.” That one’s true. And because it’s true, welfare reform presents Clinton with perhaps the toughest domestic decision of his presidency. He can sign the bill and deliver on his slippery New Democrat pledge to “end welfare as we know it.” He can veto the bill and please his party’s left wing....

Redick was taken out of Monday’s 102-100 loss to the Nets with back spasms after just four minutes and did not return. MORE: Train like Curry | KD fires back at former ESPN reporter | SN midseason rookie rankings “He probably shouldn’t have played, who knows, but we’re just going to rest him until he’s right,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. Redick has suffered from back spasms in previous years but it never cost him much time....

In an interview Tuesday with Bleacher Report Radio, Redick criticized the team for not being able to sign DeAndre Jordan. He was asked specfically what grade he would give the Clippers’ offseason so far and before the interviewer could finish her question, Redick said, “F.” MORE: Ginobili not done yet | Duncan faces his tallest task | Mo Williams returning to Cleveland “We had a priority this summer and that was to re-sign DJ....

The Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs 1113-103 in the 9-10 game, while the Clippers get a second chance at advancing to the postseason after losing their 7-8 matchup to the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-104. The Pelicans won the season series 3-1. Nov. 19, 2021: Jonas Valencuinas led the way with 26 points as the Pels won 94-81. Nov. 29, 2021: Valencuinas had another monster game, finishing with 39 points and 15 rebounds in a comfortable 19-point Pelicans win....

MORE FANTASY BASEBALL: Top 50 prospects | Morales back to Seattle | Shut-down SPs Shortly after the trade was announced Wednesday night, Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said that Joe Nathan will remain the closer despite the arrival of Soria. Nathan is 20-for-25 in save opportunities this season with a 5.89 ERA and 1.53 WHIP; Soria 17-for-19 with a 2.70 ERA and 0.87 WHIP. In other words, Nathan doesn’t have much room for error anymore....

Ten Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage on Wednesday, September 4 for a climate change town hall hosted by CNN. Only the candidates who qualified for the third Democratic debate were invited to participate in the event. Julián Castro will kick off the town hall, followed by Andrew Yang, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Beto O’Rourke and Cory Booker. The live event will start at 5 p....

Tapper tweeted a list that included Senators Ted Cruz and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, among others. The White House also declined to send someone to CNN on Sunday to discuss gun violence on State of the Union. The president issued a tweet Sunday morning reading, “God bless the people of El Paso, Texas. God bless the people of Dayton, Ohio.” In the aftermath of this weekend’s tragedies, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been the target of much criticism for his position on federal gun control regulations....

“President Trump slammed the city of Baltimore as a ‘rat and rodent infested mess’ and perhaps forgot that it’s also the place where his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s family owns thousands of apartments,” Tapper said during a segment on Monday’s The Lead With Jake Tapper. “Properties that, as CNN’s Randi Kaye reports for us now, have had hundreds of code violations, including for rat and rodent infestations,” the host continued, adding that although “Kushner resigned as CEO of Kushner Companies upon joining the Trump administration, he retains financial interest in the Baltimore area properties....

Williams’ coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, said Tuesday the world No. 1 could use more rest after the U.S. Open, where her bid for a Grand Slam came to an end with a semifinals loss to unranked Roberta Vinci. MORE: Why Serena is, isn’t the greatest of all time As a result, Williams, 34, may remain sidelined through the rest of 2015. “I don’t doubt she will have the motivation to win more (major tournaments) and reach records,” he told ESPN....

And so much has followed. Since winning No. 903 against Michigan State in Madison Square Garden, Krzyzewski has pushed his career total to 957 victories. He earned a second Olympic gold medal. He recruited Jabari Parker. He agreed to coach USA Basketball through another Olympic cycle. And now he will receive the Nell and John Wooden Leadership in Coaching Award at an event in late September. Wooden's daughter, Nan, will present the award Sept....