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Capitol Hill is in an uproar, and the White House is panicking. Even Karl Rove makes a rare appearance in print, opining in remarks to an unnamed Bush adviser that it will take a generation for the Arab world to get over the revelations of the last week, and fretting about the perils of premising President Bush’s re-election campaign on national security. A year after the celebratory landing on the USS Lincoln, the headlines are about torture in Iraq, and this time it’s not Saddam’s fault....

Dunn was among the officers who responded to the violent mob that besieged the Capitol and has been lauded as a hero for his efforts in protecting the members of Congress that day. Last summer, he provided testimony to the House committee investigating the attack. During his emotional comments, Dunn recalled being subjected to racial insults from people participating in the riot. Dunn did not testify on Thursday, but his attire sent a message....

Though stress cannot cause impetigo, it can make you more susceptible (likely) to getting the infection. However, research is unclear as to how much stress affects impetigo. Learn about impetigo, how stress affects the condition, how to lower your risk of getting it, and more. Stress and Skin Health Stress cannot cause impetigo, but it can increase your chances of getting an infection since stress weakens the immune system....

And then for good measure, defensive lineman Melvin Johnson — from Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas — took a swipe at the Rebels when he said Wednesday he would be attending Victor Valley College in Victorville, Calif., according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. MORE: SN Preseason Top 25 | Top 15 programs since 2000 “I’m going to play at a junior college, and hopefully I will get a scholarship better than UNLV,” Johnson said....

Some Americans still have doubts left over from the cold war: can we trust the Russians to answer Bush’s unilateral arms cuts in kind? The Soviets have made clear that they are ready for similar cuts. The armed forces chief of staff, Gen. Vladimir Lobov, expressed interest in scrapping tactical nuclear weapons in the European Soviet republics only days before Bush’s speech. But Lobov said this would require “negotiations” some time down the road....

On October 4, the United States Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it was purchasing a supply of the drug Nplate “as part of long-standing, ongoing efforts to be better prepared to save lives following radiological and nuclear emergencies.” Nplate is a prescription drug produced by California-based biotechnology company Amgen. This means it is not available to buy over the counter. According to Amgen, the drug is given as an injection by a healthcare provider....

Some Linux distributions have already embraced Flatpak in a big way, going all-in on the format. What is it like to use a Flatpak-only desktop? What Is Flatpak? Flatpak is a way of distributing or downloading apps for Linux. There is a lot to be said about them, so for a deep dive, check out our explainer on Flatpak apps. For a brief overview, there are several issues that Flatpak apps are intended to address:...

FIFA approves 48-team World Cup Interim head coach Michael Findlay, who replaced Benito Floro after Canada’s exit from World Cup qualifying in October, will take 18 of these players down to Bermuda for the team’s friendly on Jan. 22. As this camp does not take place during a FIFA window, it is entirely made up of players who either are free agents or play in North American leagues. “We want to give our players an early advantage heading into their preseasons, but also give our staff an opportunity to observe, evaluate, and educate a larger group of players,” Findlay said in a press release....

On the other end, Morocco sit on four points thanks to a pair of clean sheets, and know they need just a draw to confirm advancement to the knockout stage, while even defeat can see them through if Belgium fail to beat Croatia. Les Rouges will be playing for respect, which they earned partially with their fearless attitude in the first two matches, but the lack of result leaves them without any tangible reward to take home....

Trudeau, who invoked emergency powers for the first time in 50 years, has faced a fierce backlash over his directives, which include towing companies forcing their employees to remove trucker’s rigs or face loss of federal contracts and other penalties. So far, there is little evidence that towing companies are complying with Trudeau’s orders. in an interview with Newsweek, Ibrahim Masir, CEO of Alliance Towing in Ottawa, Canada, said the government has put small businesses in a terrible position....

Alvarez sports one of the best records in boxing (50-1-2) — with 34 wins coming by way of knockout. The only blemish is a majority decision loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in September 2013. MORE: Join DAZN and watch more than 80 fight nights a year The one thing that tugs at Alvarez more than anything is the fact he lost to Mayweather to begin with. The 28-year-old knows why he lost the fight and wants to avenge the loss in the worst way....

These tools, available on the browser, desktop, and mobile apps, can help you create beautiful and impressive videos in no time. Similar to its graphic designing tools, the video suite is free to use. But you’ll need to upgrade your plan for premium features. Let’s learn more about Canva’s video tool and what you can do with it. What Can You Create With Canva Videos Like images, you can create any type of video on Canva, as it gives you an option to choose a blank canvas of custom dimensions....

DownDetector, a website crash tracking tool, showed over 1,600 reports of a crash had come in just before 8:30am EDT. 15 minutes later there were over 6,000. Instructure, the company behind Canvas, posted an update to its status page at 9:27 EDT stating the crash had been resolved and that all systems were operational. It had identified the issue over an hour earlier, but did not give further details as to the cause....

[HTML1] Exclusive deals are becoming more and more commonplace this generation, typically bringing exclusive content to certain platforms to help the product sell better. More often than not, the exclusivity deal is limited, hitting other platforms after a certain amount of time passes. Other times, much to the chagrin of gamers, the deals are permanent, locking a certain fanbase out from that content entirely. Fans were no doubt shocked after the initial trailer revealed that Street Fighter 5 would be coming to the PlayStation 4 and PC and not the Xbox One....

The upcoming title update for Monster Hunter World was delayed previously because of Coronavirus, and Capcom has done well keeping its contents under wraps. The only thing confirmed so far is that it will add Alatreon, one of the endgame Elder Dragons from Monster Hunter Tri. RELATED: Capcom Responds To Requests For A Monster Hunter World Switch Port Although Monster Hunter Tri wasn’t entirely well received due to it being exclusive to the Wii, Alatreon is a fan favorite....

The Monster Hunter Rise demo was released on January 7 and gives gamers a chance to get familiar with the world surrounding the game’s central hub, Kamura Village. The demo features waterfall vistas and thick forests, home to the raptor-like Great Izuchi and the slippery leviathan Mizutsune. But there are other terrains in Monster Hunter Rise, including the snow-covered Frost Islands. These islands are the home of several frosty creatures, including Goss Harag, a Fanged Beast that wields icy blades....

Recently, Capcom teased the Resident Evil event, which at the time did not have a set date and was simply coming “soon” but has since been revealed to be airing on October 20. The showcase is an opportunity for the studio to delve into some details about the Gold Edition of RE8, which is coming October 28, as well as cover the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 4 that’s due to launch on March 24, 2023....

Players Conventional Wisdom P. Moynihan ( + ) Old CW: Clueless, cloutless egghead eccentric. New CW: Irish Rosty with a Ph.D. B. Dole ( - ) Early aces but overplayed his hyperpartisan card. Forget ‘96. It’s over. N. Gingrich ( + ) Old CW: Loudmouth wing-nut. New: NAFTA statesman, welfare visionary. J. Kasich ( + ) From obscure GOP House backbencher to high-flying deficit-hawk flock leader. D. Feinstein ( + ) Once considered lite, but bested boys in gun debate....

Ashcroft initially wanted Congress to pass his anti-terrorism package by week’s end, but it wasn’t only liberal Democrats who had objections. House Republican leader Dick Armey emerged from a midweek meeting with Ashcroft and other congressional leaders openly cool to the rushed timetable. When reporters asked how long it would take to reach consensus for passage, Armey said several weeks. Ashcroft will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to lobby for his proposals....