Forget the drama - Diego Costa MUST play against Hull Costa was dropped from the squad for Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Leicester last Saturday amid reports of a training ground bust-up with manager Antonio Conte following a reported £30 million per year offer from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian. However, the Spain international is expected to be reinstated to the side when Chelsea host Hull City on Sunday and Courtois insists there is no truth to the rumours of his impending departure and that Costa was in fact injured....

The Chelsea goalkeeper became the youngest shot-stopper to represent Belgium when he made his debut at the age of 19 back in November 2011. Chelsea 16/1 to win the Champions League And since then he has raced to his half-century in less than six years, with the landmark coming in Athens’ Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium. Courtois himself marked the occasion on Twitter with a message to his followers stating his hopes for Belgium to make Russia 2018....

The herd that has been migrating from a wildlife reserve for over a year was seen on the outskirts of the city of Kunming as of Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. On Monday, residents of the area were evacuated and temporary traffic controls were put in place as multiple vehicles and 14 drones set out to monitor the elephants. The city’s command center said that one strategy for dealing with the herd was to “maintain silence to create conditions for guiding the elephant group to migrate west and south....

China’s U.N. Ambassador, Zhang Jun, sent text messages to the 15 Western co-sponsors of the meeting, urging them to “think twice” and withdraw their support. He warned it would be “harmful to our relationship and cooperation.” China’s U.N. Mission also sent notes to several of the U.N.’s member nations, encouraging them not to participate in the “anti-China event.” For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below. At the meeting, Britain’s U....

According to a recording carried by newspapers in Taipei and acquired by Newsweek, the exchange between pilots from the Republic of China Air Force and PLA Air Force took place at 10:04 a.m. local time after the Chinese warplane flew into Taiwan’s southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ). Taipei’s interceptor aircraft, which was not identified in local reports, dispatched a standard radio warning to its Chinese counterpart: “This is the Republic of China Air Force....

In September, the Pentagon suspended deliveries of its beleaguered F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program because of its use of metal alloys sourced from China. U.S. law explicitly prohibits the use of specialty metals or alloys from bad actors like China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran. While the issue will not affect F-35 jets currently in service, it was correctly addressed by the Pentagon because U.S. taxpayer dollars were sent to China via Lockheed Martin, which supplies the fighter....

George Gao, director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CCDC), called for the measure in an article posted to the health agency’s website in September. Gao noted that natural COVID infections have been found in several non-human animal species via contact with people. These include cats, dogs, zoo animals such as tigers and lions, and even monkeys. Transmission to minks was also highlighted as a significant event, since the minks were able to also infect humans with the virus....

At the summit, He told attendees how he had modified embryos so they would be more resistant to HIV. His work led to the birth of twin girls, named Lulu and Nana. His announcement was met with worldwide condemnation and shortly after he was fired from his position at the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen. He was then apparently placed under some form of house arrest while authorities in China investigated his work....

France’s current president, Jacques Chirac, likens himself more to Charles de Gaulle than to Mitterrand. But never mind. The message is the same. America and France are at war–and it’s no secret anymore. With the conflict winding down in Iraq, both sides are assessing the fallout from their diplomatic battles. The French–85 percent of whom opposed the war–are beginning to realize the consequences of dissent. “If Jacques Chirac persists in making the U....

Salcedo moved to Italy from Mexico during the summer on a season-long loan deal with La Viola in a move that took some time to develop. While the former Real Salt Lake center back initially settled into a starting role, playing right back in the fall, he’s since found minutes much harder to come by. Five Things from Liga MX J8 But Chivas CEO Jose Luis Higuera says that won’t affect Fiorentina’s decision whether to bring the 23-year-old in on a longer deal or let him return after the loan deal expires....

A large shipment of the yogurt currently sits in storage in New York awaiting approval from Russian customs officials. But U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says the Russian government is forcing Chobani to go through "unattainable customs standards" before it will agree to accept the shipment. Schumer, D-N.Y., wrote to the head of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, and Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak, urging them to intervene. "With the Sochi Olympic Games starting at the end of this week, there is simply no time to waste in getting our Olympic athletes and employees a nutritious and delicious breakfast — Chobani Greek Yogurt," Schumer said in a statement....

There is no one breed of dog that will bond best with an autistic child, but no matter what breed you choose, you’ll need to consider your child’s sensitivities and family dynamics before bringing home a new “member of the family.” Benefits of a Dog for a Child With Autism One study showed the benefits that interacting with a pet can have for many children with autism. Published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing, the study questioned parents of children who had autism about how their children interacted with dogs....

The infection or inflammation affects the placenta (the organ that supplies oxygen and nutrients) and the chorion and amnion (membranes surrounding the baby that act as protective barriers). Chorioamnionitis is often caused by bacteria found in the vagina. Once suspected, it is treated with antibiotics right away. This article will provide an overview of chorioamnionitis, including the symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Symptoms of Chorioamnionitis The symptoms of chorioamnionitis can vary and usually include maternal fever....

Kathy Berman, a 67-year-old teacher, was killed in a car accident in rural Woodbury, Conn. The other driver, 87-year-old Edward Bertulis, also was killed. Chris Berman and his children issued a statement Wednesday, via ESPN PR: “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and sympathy from so many folks we know, and so many others we look forward to knowing. Kathy Berman had a huge heart, and this would have warmed hers beyond belief....

In addition to reports that James and his handlers were talking with at least a half-dozen teams, news indicated Bosh was drawing increasing attention. Why? Carmelo Anthony seemed close to a new deal with the New York Knicks, raising Bosh in the hierarchy of players seeking contracts. Enter the Houston Rockets. Bosh figures in their plans, which include a possible cap-clearing deal sending Jeremy Lin to the Philadelphia 76ers....

Christie appeared on the Sunday morning talk circuit, and he called Biden “dead and buried” during one of his responses about Biden’s spending bills that got delayed last week. “It’s the death of 2020 Joe Biden. When he went to the Hill, 2020 Joe Biden is now officially dead and buried,” Christie said on ABC’s This Week. Christie continued railing into Biden. “The guy who ran against the progressives, ran against Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, ran to be a uniter in this country, ran saying he was going to force compromise....

Christie is well placed to relate to the predicament of Cruz as he faces criticism for travelling to Mexico while millions in his state froze in darkness after a snowstorm. In July 2017, after he ordered a state government shutdown that closes parks and beaches in New Jersey, Christie and his family were ridiculed after they were pictured on an empty beach at the governor’s official retreat in Island Beach State Park....

That latter group, the increasingly-visible faces of NFL player protest, needed Chris Long. Bennett said as much just Wednesday, when he explained on ESPN why white players joining the movement “would change the whole conversation." Long, Jenkins’ teammate, fit Bennett’s description of someone “who doesn’t have to be a part of (the) conversation making himself vulnerable in front of it." On Thursday night in Philadelphia, while Jenkins raised his fist during the national anthem, Long stood beside him with an arm draped over his shoulder....

(UPDATE: Ukwuachu was sentenced Friday to six months in jail, 10 years’ probation and 400 hours of community service.) MORE: Athletes connected to heinous crimes | Hayes: NOW people are outraged by behavior? Ukwuachu transferred to Baylor from Boise State where he played for Chris Petersen, who is now the head coach at Washington. Petersen kicked Ukwuachu off the team for undisclosed reasons in May 2013. During Ukwuachu’s trial, a former girlfriend from Boise State testified that Ukwuachu punched her in the head several times, choked her, physically restrained her from leaving and had a reputation for having a violent temper....

Guardians of the Galaxy and Parks and Recreation star Chris Pratt found out his own celebrity twin in a video posted on Thursday afternoon. After reading the game title aloud, he lets it work its magic—only to match him with Jennifer Lopez. “I’ve never felt more beautiful,” Pratt wrote, tagging the actress and pop star. Some of Pratt’s fellow celebrities chimed in on the resemblance. “Lmao oh nahhh,” UFC fighter Uriah Hall wrote....