This article discusses the potential causes of chordoma and the research being conducted to know more. Common Causes The exact cause of chordoma is unknown, and many cases are thought to occur randomly. But what researchers do know is that these tumors develop from leftover cells of a tissue known as notochord. During the growth process of a human embryo during pregnancy, notochord tissue helps develop the baby’s spine. Usually, the notochord disappears before the baby is born, but sometimes notochord cells are left behind in the spine and the skull....

Christie, a former federal prosecutor who later served as New Jersey governor until 2018, explained during the panel segment of ABC News’ This Week’s that he doesn’t think Cuomo should resign until the independently elected attorney general’s investigation, led by Letitia James, is complete. Top New York Democrats ranging from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have all called for Cuomo’s immediate resignation in the face of at least seven sexual misconduct allegations....

The viral video shows Eugene Bozzi, an army veteran from north Philadelphia, moving a trash can to capture the six foot animal outside his home in Orange County. The reptile backs away while Bozzi, who is wearing Adidas slides, approaches the alligator. After a few seconds moving towards it, Bozzi shifts the bin lid over the alligator, which thrashes around as he tries to contain it. He then lifts up the bin slowly and the alligator tips inside, and he manages to frantically close the lid on the bin so he can move the animal....

“There’s a huge amount of pressure on me for this fight, absolutely. This is the first time I’ve ever said it throughout my career: if I lose this fight, I retire,” Eubank told Good Morning Britain last Friday, where he appeared alongside Benn to promote their bout. As Tyson Fury has shown recently, retirement talk from boxers should be taken with a heavy dose of salt or whatever else Eubank prefers to use as seasoning for his various Instagram fast-food treats....

It’s possible Zima accidentally spoiled Weber’s season on Twitter Tuesday in a now-deleted tweet. The entertainment reporter issued a statement questioning how Weber doesn’t pick Hannah Ann Sluss if he says complimentary things about their relationship. “Peter: ‘I know what I have with Hannah Ann:’ she’s someone I will be able to lean on always, 100% through good times and bad times and it is the absolute best feeling in the world,” she quoted in the now-deleted tweet captured by @nickvial_....

The Democratic lawmaker tweeted about the possibility of legislation after the mass shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, and Boulder, Colorado. He also criticized Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “For 5 years McConnell refused to put a background checks bill up for a vote because he knew that many of his members, forced to choose between the fading gun lobby and rising anti-gun violence movement, would side w the latter,” Murphy wrote....

Nilan's former mother-in-law was a longtime partner of Bulger, the notorious Boston crime kingpin who on Monday was found guilty on 31 charges, including involvements in 11 killings. An FBI informant from 1975-90, Bulger was captured two years ago after 16 years on the run. Nilan, an enforcer on the Montreal Canadiens' 1985-86 Cup team, had at least something of a relationship with Bulger, who was a father figure to his ex-wife....

The 37-year old couldn’t get it going in Phoenix’s blowout defeat to the Mavericks in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. Paul had 10 points and four assists, thoroughly outplayed by Dallas’ guard duo of Jalen Brunson and Spencer Dinwiddie. Phoenix’s misery was further compiled, according to ESPN and Andscape’s Marc Spears. Per Spears, Paul limped out of the Footprint Center following the Suns’ loss, appearing to have injured his left quadriceps....

Los Angeles will play Monday at Houston after Paul led the Clippers to a gutsy Game 7 victory over the defending champion Spurs. MORE: Duncan, Paul share teary moment | Paul’s game-winning floater Doc Rivers told reporters after Saturday’s win he was very concerned with Paul’s injury. Rivers added his “guess now” is that Paul won’t play in Game 1 against the Rockets. Paul hit the game-winner against San Antonio and finished with 27 points on 9-of-13 shooting....

While appearing on his show The Breakfast Club on Monday morning, Charlamagne Tha God, also known by his name Lenard McKelvey, commended Rock for his ability to continue the Oscars ceremony after the outburst. Furthermore, he compared the comedian to Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. “Y’all gave Supreme Court judge nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson a lot of love for showing restraint last week, and she deserved that,” McKelvey said, “but can we please drop one of Clue’s bombs for Chris Rock?...

Wallace, Pavlich, anchor Bret Baier and contributor Martha MacCallum were discussing the possibility of the Senate calling former National Security Adviser John Bolton as a witness during the trial, in light of revelations brought to light by a partial leak of the outline of Bolton’s autobiography, published in Sunday’s New York Times. Pavlich pointed out that Bolton’s manuscript may be in the hands of various intelligence agencies, which would take “a very long time” for them to review....

The television personality has been in hot water over the last week after reports surfaced that she bullied model Courtney Stodden in a series of abusive tweets. On Tuesday, Page Six reported that Bloomingdale’s was expected to sign a contract with Teigen, but pulled out as a result of the negative press she has received over the last week. The report came days after conservative pundit Candace Owens claimed on Twitter that Macy’s had dropped the former model due to the on-going controversy....

Teigen wrote in a Medium blog post that she’s “truly ashamed” of her “awful” posts. “There is simply no excuse for my past horrible tweets. My targets didn’t deserve them. No one does. Many of them needed empathy, kindness, understanding and support, not my meanness masquerading as a kind of casual, edgy humor. I was a troll, full stop. And I am so sorry,” she wrote. The TV personality said she was “insecure” and “immature” when she wrote the offending messages....

The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office asked the high court in August last year to set an execution date for 45-year-old Christa Gail Pike, noting she has exhausted her appeals. In a court filing last week, Pike’s attorneys asked the court to commute their client’s sentence or delay her execution, citing her age at the time of the crime, “severe” mental illness, and traumatic upbringing. Pike was 18 when she and two others lured Colleen Slemmer to a remote spot on the University of Tennessee’s agriculture campus and killed her in January 1995....

GREATEST GAME-ENDING MOMENTS: ‘The Shot’ has no peer Thing is, Laettner has not made one public comment about the sale. There may be a reason for that: Laettner is not the one selling the jersey. To hear Leland’s chairman Josh Leland Evans tell it, the seller is a college buddy of Laettner’s who got the famed jersey simply by asking the former Duke star for it. Leland Evans says the seller has had it in his home office for years but now decided to sell it....

The findings were part of a study called the Connected Generation, which polled over 15,000 young adults between the ages of 18 and 35 across 25 countries to determine whether there was a link between religious practice and mental well-being. The Barna Group, which calls itself a “a go-to source for insights about faith and culture,” conducted the study in conjunction with World Vision, a Christian relief organization. “In addition to providing many hopeful signs about the opportunities ahead of these generations, the study shows powerful connections between practicing faith and overall well-being,” president of Barna Group, David Kinnaman, said....

We’ve rounded up a few of the top titles worth watching in theaters below. Little Women If it’s American nostalgia and an all-star cast you’re hoping for on Christmas, then look no further than Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of the beloved Louisa May Alcott book, Little Women. This updated take on the renowned novel features an A-list cast lineup with stars such as Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, Meryl Streep and more....

Matthew Greenwood, 32, and Jeremy Crahan, 40, both of Puyallup, Washington, were arrested on Saturday, December 31, after an FBI investigation, U.S. attorney Nick Brown said in a statement issued on Tuesday. They were charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities and possession of an unregistered firearm. Conspiracy to attack energy facilities is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, while suspects can face 10 years in prison for possession of an unregistered gun....

Despite only having two vehicles on the market today, the Pacifica minivan and the 300 sedan, Stellantis has once again debuted a concept, designed to show future capability, that wears the Chrysler badge. The brand has confirmed that the 300 will exit its lineup this year. Last year the company showed off its Chrysler Airflow Concept, a clean mobility vehicle designed to showcase future interior and technology design of the brand as it readies to introduce its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025....

So far, Democratic President Joe Biden has stayed quiet about the issue. On Friday afternoon, he didn’t answer journalists who asked for his thoughts on whether Cuomo should resign, according to the White House. However, on Friday, Schumer and fellow New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released a joint statement on the issue. “Confronting and overcoming the COVID crisis requires sure and steady leadership. We commend the brave actions of the individuals who have come forward with serious allegations of abuse and misconduct,” their statement began....