Speaking to CNN, Poroshenko blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin and insisted the leader was “mad” and “evil.” Poroshenko highlighted the weaponry he and his group had as they prepared for Russian soldiers to enter the country’s capital. The former president insisted that Vladimir Putin would be dealt with like a man who has “lost reason.” “[Vladimir Putin] is just simply mad, he is just simply crazy, he’s just simply evil, to come here to kill Ukrainians,” he said....

Allergies Infection Cigarette smoke exposure Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic mucus is an uncomfortable and irritating symptom. Depending on the cause and severity, it may also cause coughing, wheezing, and other symptoms. This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic mucus. It also looks at some potential treatments. Excess Mucus Symptoms Severe mucus varies in how long it lasts and how severe it becomes. Some people may have excess mucus production with chronic bronchitis....

Read on to learn more about the psychology of excessive talking, categories, disorders that cause it, and how to handle an excessive talker. Excessive Talking and Personality Excessive talking can occur due to personality traits or characteristics. People who are more extroverted will recharge by engaging socially with others in conversation, while introverts recharge by having time alone. Extroverts often think out loud, while introverts process more internally through deeper thinking....

The story of al-Qahtani is one of several new details of the 9/11 plot uncovered by the federal panel probing the terrorist attacks. Law-enforcement sources tell NEWSWEEK the story has some surprises. At the time the inspector turned al-Qahtani away, there was no sign he was connected to terrorism. But after 9/11, agents began looking into other Mideasterners who had tried to enter the United States in the preceding months and soon focused on the Orlando, Fla....

The NBA insider’s current contract with the network expires in mid-September, said sources with knowledge of his deal. That could make the experienced, versatile Broussard a valuable free agent at at time when the surging NBA has never drawn more media attention. The 47-year old Broussard joined ESPN in 2004 to cover the NBA for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. Broussard reports on-air for ESPN from NBA games. He also appears frequently on ESPN shows, such as “Mike & Mike” and “NBA Countdown....

The Pentagon cut off contact with Ghorbanifar, whom the CIA years ago labeled as a fabricator, after news about the talks broke last summer. But controversy about the Iranian still reverberates in Washington. Administration sources say that when White House officials OK’d what they believed was a Pentagon effort to gather info about Iranian terrorist activity in Afghanistan, they didn’t know Ghorbanifar was involved. When senior officials learned in 2002 about Ghorbanifar–and that regime change was on his agenda–they decided further contacts were “not worth pursuing....

As most parents know, along with a healthy diet, regular exercise is the best way to lose weight and prevent childhood obesity. Regular exercise has also been shown to help kids build strong self-esteem, sleep better, have more energy, decrease anxiety, and decrease the risk of depression.​​ Exercise for Kids So if exercise is so important, that leaves many parents wondering when they should get started with their kids....

EPI most often occurs in people who have conditions affecting the pancreas, such as chronic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis. However, people often don’t have symptoms until the condition has become advanced. It is important to inform your healthcare provider of a family history of the disease or if you have underlying gastrointestinal issues that may lead to EPI. This article will explain EPI, its symptoms, and potential complications. Frequent Symptoms In EPI, undigested and unabsorbed food in the digestive tract can lead to frequent gastrointestinal symptoms....

Many pet owners will have seen their cat smashing ornaments or lights as it clambers up the tree—or even bringing the whole thing crashing down. The social media trend shows owners making a pre-emptive strike: chasing their cat around the room with the tree before it has been decorated, in an attempt to scare the animal. Clips showing such chases have gained millions of views. “If you chase your cat around with the Christmas tree, it’ll be too scared to f**k with it,” wrote user @alexisjj_ in her caption....

According to forecasts from 12 modeling groups published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “For December 28, the forecasts estimate 2,300 to 23,000 new COVID-19 hospitalizations per day.” The CDC report last Wednesday noted: “Four national forecasts predict a likely increase in the number of new hospitalizations per day over the next four weeks, one forecast predicts a likely decrease, and four forecasts are uncertain about the trend or predict stable numbers....

While the NCAA is often criticized for not prescribing meaningful or consistent penalties, here is an overview of how the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions hearing panel in this case determined the consequences for the breach of conduct that occurred within the men’s basketball program. MORE: Brown’s tumultuous career | SMU penalty is guilt by association Findings The hearing panel made two key findings as it related to the men’s basketball program....

Diagnoses Related to Exploratory Laparotomy The purpose of an exploratory laparotomy is to examine abdominal and pelvic organs and tissues. While this operation is most commonly performed emergently in trauma situations, it may also be used to determine the source of a patient’s abdominal or pelvic pain. During an exploratory laparotomy, the organs and tissues that can be inspected for bleeding, disease, damage, or abnormal growths, include: Peritonitis An obstruction or perforation (hole) in the stomach or intestines Intussusception Appendicitis Scar tissue in the abdomen (called adhesions) Gallbladder disease Liver disease, infection, or injury Pancreatitis Abdominal abscess Intestinal ischemia Diverticulitis Bleeding in the peritoneal cavity (called hemoperitoneum) Endometriosis Ectopic pregnancy...

With no obvious immediate leads on the owner, rescuers even had to knock on doors in the local area in a bid to find her. The Moore Cave system, where the dog was stumbled upon, is around 22-miles long and reported to be the 23rd longest cave in the U.S. The groups of cave explorers were deep within the cave, between Brewer and Perryville, when the dog was found....

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The ex-Cote d’Ivoire international joins former France international and 1998 World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff in carrying out ambassadorial duties as they will both be participating in international events, trophy ceremonies and other events organised by the LFP. Drogba will also represent the Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Championnat National and the Coupe de la Ligue in international events. The 39-year-old who plies his trade in the United Soccer League with Phoenix Rising played for Le Mans, Guingamp and Marseille in France before joining Chelsea in July 2004 where he won four English Premier League titles, four FA Cups and one Uefa Champions League diadem....

Antonio Rudiger’s own goal and Granit Xhaka’s second-half effort were enough for Arsene Wenger’s men to book a place at Wembley. After putting up a starring performance at the heart of the Gunners’ midfield, the Egypt international joined his teammates in posting celebratory messages on social media but with a perceived dig at Sanchez who left the Emirates Stadium to join rivals Manchester United this month. The Gunners will lock horns with Manchester City on February 25 in the final of the English League Cup....

The 28-year-old who launched an orphanage home in Lagos on Saturday stopped over in Ajegunle the next day to share some moments with both elderly and young people. The Changchun Yatai forward was welcomed with a variety of events lined up in a mini-ceremony in front of the house. A post shared by Jude (@ighalojude) on Dec 17, 2017 at 6:47am PST A post shared by Jude (@ighalojude) on Dec 17, 2017 at 6:43am PST...

Death Valley National Park is the hottest and driest national park in the United States and also holds the world record for the highest air temperature ever recorded at 134 degrees Fahrenheit. It was recorded on July 10, 1913. Each year, Death Valley receives an average of around 2.2 inches of rainfall. For contrast, the average amount of rainfall for the U.S. in total was about 30.3 inches in 2020....

Pelinka, the chatter went, would find a way to angle Exum onto the Lakers, where he could be groomed by — and eventually take over for — Bryant as a Lakers icon. Exum, No. 4 in our latest mock draft, didn’t exactly deny that he would like to play for the Lakers, but understands that he might not have control over his destination. “It is a thing that the media twisted from what I said,” Exum said....