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“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....

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....

Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson is an Icelandic professional strongman who made a name for himself playing the brutish Gregor Clegane on the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” While visiting Ireland, Björnsson stopped by the Straight Blast Gym for a sparring session with UFC interim featherweight champion Conor McGregor. PHOTOS: Fan art turns Ronda Rousey in Captain Marvel | MORE: WWE’s Sheamus says he could beat McGregor Luckily for McGregor, Björnsson decided not to do what he did to Oberyn Martell back in back in Season 4....

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....

In an interview with ESPN, Conor McGregor’s longtime coach John Kavanagh described the day Conor McGregor was supposed to board a flight to Sweden for his UFC debut. According to Kavanagh, McGregor had to stop off to pick up his social welfare payment. Just a few days after collecting his social welfare check, Conor McGregor made a dynamic debut in the UFC; a moment which will definitely go down as a transformative moment in the sport....

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....

While the yearly convention was held in the presence of a large audience, Bethesda had to shift last year’s QuakeCon to a digital format due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. QuakeCon 2021 is in full swing and there have been some noteworthy surprises at the event, including the announcement of a next-generation release of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. RELATED: Skyrim Turns into Runescape in Funny Video Xbox fans can now try and win custom controllers by engaging with QuakeCon 2021 on Twitch or on social media....

Novell, a Utah-based maker of network systems, said it would pay $1.4 billion in stock for WordPerfect, which makes one of the most popular word-processing programs, and $145 million for Borland’s Quattro Pro spreadsheet business. The deals will almost double Novell’s annual sales to $1.9 billion, making it a closer second to industry giant Microsoft, which racked up $3.8 billion in its last fiscal year. The WordPerfect plans looked a bit shaky at the weekend, as a drop in Novell’s stock sliced the value of the deal....

In another video a few weeks ago she appeared to be drunk or inebriated in some way, but later claimed she was sick and had collapsed in the street due to pneumonia. Whatever’s going on, she doesn’t seem to be in a happy or in a healthy state of mind right now. WWE have been trying out several live streaming apps recently, including Twitter’s new “Periscope” app. Corey Graves streamed some content during the RAW pre-show last night....

Louisville (1985-86): The Cardinals won 17 straight games after a loss at North Carolina State on Feb. 8. Louisville beat Memphis State in the Metro Conference tournament championship and beat Duke in the NCAA championship game. UNLV (1989-90): The Rebels lost at UC-Santa Barbara on Feb. 26 but ripped off 11 straight wins afterward. That included a win against Long Beach State in the Big West Tournament championship and a 30-point blowout against Duke in the NCAA final....

The U.S. Open champion of 2017 and 2018, Koepka also won last year’s PGA at Bellerive and has developed a reputation for delivering his very best form when it matters most. In a pre-tournament news conference at Bethpage on Tuesday, the 29-year-old American was asked if he had targeted a specific number of major wins in his career. “Yeah, I’ve got a number,” Koepka replied. “I don’t see why you can’t get to double digits....

The 24-year-old’s decision to commit his long-term future to the Reds was confirmed on Wednesday morning amid interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Xhaka denies airport allegations The Brazil international, believing his ambitions can be met at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp’s charge, eschewed escape stipulations as part of his extension. With his young family settled on Merseyside, his contribution warmly saluted on the terraces, and the belief that Liverpool are on an upward trajectory, Coutinho was happy to show his gratitude to the club by staying put....

“It’s like getting punched in the stomach a little bit,” Conforto said. “But you’re still in the at-bat, so you take a deep breath. I saw one (pitch) and then got a fastball in the middle of the plate.” Conforto hit that offering from the Phillies closer to right-center for a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets rallied to beat Philadelphia 3-1 on Friday night....

Stephenson had taken a 3-pointer and been knocked down on the play. The Hornets guard through he was fouled, and as the cameras focused on New York coach Derek Fisher, Stephenson popped up and took the spotlight away from him. Now you have a Vine you can use for slide into your DM jokes. Source: @imbeccable

It was not immediately clear whether or not Elizabeth, who turns 96 in April, has taken a COVID test or what the result was. A source told Newsweek she met with her son Charles recently but is not displaying any symptoms. They said the situation will continue to be monitored. Both Elizabeth and Charles have been vaccinated against COVID. Charles, the 73-year-old Prince of Wales, has canceled a visit to Winchester scheduled for later today....

Around 10,000 people are killed yearly due to alcohol-related traffic incidents, which account for roughly one-third of traffic crash fatalities. The mandate is one of many in the $1 trillion infrastructure package aimed at improving auto safety amid growing road fatalities. The package was approved Friday and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden soon. The legislation calls for monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers as early as 2026....