But it’ll be a while before Carrabba, 27, has to strain to be heard over the tractor pulls. Anticipation for Dashboard’s third CD, “A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar,” has been building for two years. Last week he finally delivered; next week, “A Mark” will be nipping at the heels of its predecessor, “The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most,” an indie release that sold 500,000 copies in a fan-by-fan chain reaction....

As an OB-GYN with specialized training in abortion care, I have treated many patients with heartbreaking stories about how, when the unspeakable happened in their very wanted pregnancies, the political system denied them access to safe and reliable care. One such story was of a young woman who, at 20 weeks pregnant, found out that her baby was missing both his kidneys and would either not live to take his first breath or would survive until birth but then struggle to breathe before dying in his mother’s arms....

Why should we be doing this? Is it because now must be the moment when we rise above naked politics? Can we, in the shadows of the Capitol riots, come together in response to Trump’s incitement, introducing costs to ensure nothing like it ever happens again? Or do we, as a country, feel a need to engage in one more political exercise? Are we really lacking, at this point in time, the sort of bored partisan posturing which has come to characterize our politics for as long as any of us can remember?...

Last week, Republican Winnie Heartstrong, who is campaigning to represent Missouri’s 1st Congressional District in the House, shared a series of posts suggested that the viral videos of Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody were deepfakes, where synthetic media are generated using artificial intelligence technology. Deepfakes incorporate multiple images to create a composite photo or a video where an individual’s face is replaced with that of another. Heartstrong’s tweets regarding Floyd’s death and deepfakes became unavailable on Twitter early Tuesday afternoon....

“Turkey is also a NATO ally and I don’t think they want to be kicked out of NATO, which I think is also something that I think may be on the table,” Swalwell, a Democrat who represents California’s 15th District, said in an interview with CNN. “We should in a bipartisan way seek to … change Turkey’s behavior.” He then criticized President Donald Trump for his handling of Syria policy and relations with Turkey, arguing that leadership should “come from the top....

The Conn Smythe Trophy, the highest individual postseason honor bestowed upon a player, is arguably the NHL’s most prestigious award, next to that big, shiny piece of silver hardware a lucky few will hoist at tournament’s end. GOLDEN STANDARDHow Vegas became the most successful expansion team in sports history Since the Conn Smythe was first awarded in 1965, all but five recipients have been a member of the team that won the Stanley Cup, and no player has ever won it without playing in the Final....

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At that moment the sky was filling, invisibly, with phone calls from people trapped in the burning tower. At first the messages were reassuring. “Mom, don’t worry,” Joyce Carpeneto said in a message left on her mother’s answering machine at 9 a.m. “A plane hit the World Trade Center. We are going to evacuate the building. Now pray for us.” A half hour later, Daniel Lopez called home and left a message for his wife, Elizabeth: “Hi, hon....

Mayweather took to Instagram last week saying he wants the fight in eight-ounce gloves. Next Thursday, the Nevada Athletic Commission will hold a hearing on the matter, in which Mayweather and McGregor will plead their case on why the fight should go from 10 ounce to eight-ounce gloves. McGregor boldly made a new proclamation today after his open media workout if the rule change comes into effect. “If we’re eight ounces, I’m struggling to give him two rounds, and that’s the God’s honest truth,” McGregor said....

Not knowing the nuances of the sweet science of boxing, one of the first things McGregor did was bring in International Boxing Hall of Fame referee Joe Cortez to be the third man inside the ring. He was brought in during the sparring sessions to help the UFC star learn the rules of the sport. Cortez thought when he got to the UFC Performance Institute where McGregor trains, that it would be hard for McGregor to pick up everything he was teaching him....

The streaming giant has said it “regrets” removing the “Harvest Moon” singer’s music after he demanded they choose between him or popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan has been accused of spreading misinformation surrounding the pandemic on his show, which boasts an estimated 11 million listeners per episode and is the biggest podcast in the world. Rogan is now one of Spotify’s marquee acts. In 2020, he signed a $100 million deal that gave Spotify exclusive rights to his show—which always meant it was unlikely that they would not side with him....

The Australian has recorded six top-five finishes since 2011, but is yet to clinch his maiden major success. Day comes into this week’s PGA at Whistling Straits as the world number five and insists his excellent record will pay dividends sooner or later. MORE: Day and others without major titles | Tee times, TV “I would still take this — I would still take what I have right now,” he said....

Vaccination and avoiding exposure to infectious pathogens can substantially reduce your risk of infectious meningitis. Some types of meningitis are not caused by an infection and are not contagious, but there are steps you can take to avoid noninfectious meningitis as well. Viral Meningitis Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis. It can be caused by viruses including enterovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster, mumps virus, measles virus, and more....

Morata scored his seventh goal in eight matches for the Blues as Conte’s men came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League. Chelsea 15/2 to win Premier League But the Spain striker hobbled off in the 35th minute against City at Stamford Bridge, holding his left hamstring. “It’s a muscular problem,” Conte told reporters after Kevin De Bruyne’s excellent 67th-minute goal sent Pep Guardiola’s side back to the top of the Premier League table....

A total of 27 Power 5 conference schools are either unbeaten or have just one loss. Which schools are true playoff contenders? Pretenders? How about a few wild cards? Here’s a closer look at those teams. No. 7 Alabama (5-1) Last week: Beat Arkansas 14-13 This week: vs. No. 21 Texas A&M Outlook: The Tide have three games against ranked opponents, and that doesn’t include a road trip to LSU on Nov....

Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Russia’s Eastern European neighbor on February 24, drawing swift international condemnation. The U.S. and NATO allies quickly implemented severe sanctions targeting the Russian economy and Moscow elite, while also transferring billions of dollars in weapons and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The Biden administration has been consistent, however, in repeatedly asserting that U.S. troops will not get involved directly in the conflict. Coons suggested in remarks during an address to the University of Michigan last week that there could be a point where U....

Leon Mitchell, 32, was arrested January 28 after he allegedly sold marijuana to agents from the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office in two separate Georgia counties. The GBI said Mitchell has been charged with two counts of sale/distribution of marijuana, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, three counts of violating an oath of office and two counts of using a communication device during a felony....

J. Alexander Keung, who is being charged with aiding and abetting Floyd’s death, is planning to cite self-defense, reasonable force and authorized used of force. He is currently out on bail after posting a $750,000 bond. A video of Floyd’s arrest went viral after he died in police custody on May 25. In the video, another former officer Derek Chauvin is seen kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes as Keung and two other officers standby watching....

Overview Also known as “low blood” or “iron poor blood,” anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBC) or hemoglobin. This results in a diminished ability of the blood to carry oxygen to body tissues. Anemia is usually defined as a hemoglobin less than 13.5 grams/100 ml in men and less than 12 grams/100 ml in women. Incidence Anemia during chemotherapy is extremely common, with one study finding that 89....