Sure, he’s just a made-up character. But it’s hard to avoid reading today’s reality into the death of someone whose surname is “America” and who walks around in a spandex flag. From the first issue in 1941, in which the title character battles Adolf Hitler, “Captain America” has put a fantastical sheen on the nation’s very real troubles. And in Marvel’s recent “Civil War” mini-series, Captain America plays a starring role in a storyline that raised timely questions about individual rights versus national security....

The team’s statement referenced the August shooting of rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. and accused Racine of paying more attention to the Commanders than to crime in D.C. MORE: How Brian Robinson Jr. made miracle return to field after shooting “Less than three months ago, a 23-year-old player on our team was shot multiple times in broad daylight,” the Commanders said, adding that the franchise learned Wednesday on Twitter that Racine would be making an announcement “despite out-of-control violent crime in DC....

CDC fields about 1,000 S.O.S. calls a year. Most require just over-the-phone advice, about how to contain, say, an outbreak of Lyme disease. But a CDC team heads into the field about 100 times a year, sometimes with the U.S. Amy Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases in Fort Detrick, Md. (USAMRIID battled the Ebola outbreak described in Richard Preston’s best-seller “The Hot Zone.”) Typically they take examination gloves, disposable boots, plasma, gowns with impermeable linings, syringes, needles, generators and refrigerators to store samples of blood, kidney and liver....

That is the primary takeaway, if the recent remarks of Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi are any indication. In the waning days of 2020, Wang delivered a speech at the Asia Society entitled, “Reorient and Steer Clear of Disruptions for a Smooth Sailing of China-U.S. Relations.” The title itself gives away the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) game: It seeks a reversion to the ostensibly pacific relations with the U....

An employee with the company, u/Hour-Ad8095, posted about the tool in Reddit’s “Mildly Infuriating” forum, writing: “Micromanagement in our company. A tool takes a screenshot of our system every 10 minutes and counts our mouse and keyboard clicks.” The post has garnered over 33,000 upvotes and nearly 2,000 comments. You can view the full post here. u/Hour-Ad8095 told Newsweek that the software was developed specifically for her company. “We used to have a different software but it was [costing] them money....

A few days before the paramilitary operation against Lazaro Gonzalez’s home, one of Reno’s experts, a pediatrician with a long record of crackpot leftism, came–without meeting Elian–to the convenient (for Reno) conclusion that Elian needed to be quickly “rescued” from “psychological abuse” at the hands of his relatives. Fear of child abuse was Reno’s excuse for launching what became the Waco inferno. Reno’s boss, a perjurer, suborner of perjury, obstructor of justice (when is that disbarment hearing?...

Just as important, the Seahawks are still a team as full of strong-character, strong-conviction, strong-willed individuals as any in the league, even in any sport. And it’s one that still manages to come together to succeed as a group, even when all those often-conflicting personalities and mindsets collide with each other. It might work because of their outsized personas. Or it might work in spite of them. Whichever it is, it just works....

There are many components to a neurological exam, including cognitive testing, motor strength and control, sensory function, gait (walking), cranial nerve testing, and balance. Anyone at any age can have a neurological and cognitive examination, although some parts of the exam differ slightly based on factors like a person’s age, ability to participate, and level of consciousness. Purpose You might have a neurological and cognitive examination if you have memory or concentration problems, muscle weakness, altered sensation, diminished coordination, communication deficits, or visual changes....

So far damage has been limited to the relatively harmless defacing of sites. Pro bin Laden tirades have been posted on various government Web sites, even one operated by the General Accounting Office, the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress. But White House officials worry that Islamic hackers will sooner or later graduate from pranks and vandalism to cyberterrorism. Computer terrorists, experts say, could cause widespread disruption, or even loss of life, by interfering with essential services like telephone networks and power grids....

Osorio produced a moment of brilliance thanks to a sensational back-heel with a minute of regulation time remaining to lift Toronto to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Mexican visitors on Wednesday. Former Marseille forward and 36-time France international Andre-Pierre Gignac was named among the substitutes for Tigres at BMO Field but the match changed after his introduction. Brought on for Enner Valencia at halftime in Toronto, Gignac proved a handful for the home side as Chile star Eduardo Vargas broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute....

DeLaGarza delivering after Houston move U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati had previously expressed openness to the idea of bidding alone or submitting a joint bid, but Montagliani’s remarks are the clearest indication yet that CONCACAF will look to share hosting duties for the 2026 tournament. “Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are aiming for a joint bid — the idea has been around for a while, discussions are continuing and it is a very exciting proposition if it comes to fruition,” Montagliani told The Guardian....

However, seeing undigested drugs in your stool doesn’t necessarily mean that there is anything wrong with your digestive tract. Learn why this may occur and when to discuss it with your healthcare provider. Drug Coatings and Shells Drug companies make many different types of coatings to ensure that a drug dissolves when it is supposed to and at the correct rate for the drug to work. These include tablets marked “extended-release” or “sustained-release” as well as capsules that contain the active drug in a powdered or pellet form....

Rice addressed issues of race, foreign policy and populism in a wide-ranging interview with Face the Nation on Sunday. Rice said the country is drifting toward a “systemic crisis,” although she declined to pin any racial or political problems squarely on President Donald Trump. In terms of race, Rice said she is concerned with nativist principles pitting “you against them,” and she said “elites” can’t sit back and assume populist movements in England, Italy, Brazil and the U....

Richard Bitner, in contrast, received his subprime education earlier than the rest of us. In 2000 he and some friends founded a Dallas-based subprime mortgage company. For a few years he profited handsomely from this sector’s boom, earning a paycheck in the high six figures. In the early days Bitner felt a bit like a modern-day George Bailey, as he helped marginal but deserving buyers achieve homeownership. But as lending standards slipped and mortgage brokers began gaming the system, he began to see more borrowers signing on to mortgages he suspected they couldn’t afford....

Sorry, Dez, Calvin, Jeremy, Tyler and Devonta. MORE: NFL scoreboard | Must-see Week 6 images | Lions-Bears updates Golden Tate caught a Matthew Stafford pass late in the second quarter of the Lions’ game against the Bears in Detroit on Sunday. He crossed the goal line with possession, but the ball was then stripped out of Tate’s hands and into those of Chicago linebacker Jonathan Anderson for an apparent touchback....

On the flip side, when an official drew Noah's ire after a foul call in the third quarter, that same passion worked to his disadvantage. He screamed profanities at officials on his way out and needed to be pulled away from the court by teammates. MORE: David Sterns career in photos | Noah fined $15k for verbal abuse | DraftStreet: Fantasy basketball Noah was soon ejected from the Bulls' 99-70 blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, and he went away pointing and screaming....

Why were 14 men sitting in judgment on such a sensitive social issue? Because the U.S. Congress remains a resolutely male world. Women are outnumbered 98 to 2 in the Senate and 406 to 29 in the House-and they still have to fight for equal gym privileges. From the government-issue leather wing chairs to the ceremonial spittoons, Congress has the feel of an exclusive men’s club. The Senate cloakroom reeks of two centuries of dealmaking and cigar-smoking....

“Representing ‘NHL 18’ as the cover athlete is an incredible honor,” McDavid said in a statement. “I’ve played EA SPORTS NHL every year since I was kid. To appear on the cover, something that has been done previously by so many players that I respect and admire, is very exciting. I can’t wait to play ‘NHL 18.’” McDavid scored 100 points in the regular season (30 goals, 70 assists) and helped lead the Oilers to their first playoff appearance and series win since 2006....