The 34-year-old Liverpool midfielder made 114 appearances for England over 14 years. Gerrard says Monday he “agonized’” over his future after the World Cup in Brazil, where England went out after the first round. He tells the Football Association that “this has been a very difficult decision, one of the toughest I’ve had to make in my career.” Gerrard says his international retirement helps “ensure I can keep playing to a high level and giving everything to Liverpool Football Club....

Matt Parish’s men were ruthlessly dismantled by their hosts last month in a bruising 60-6 defeat at St James’ Park, with an undercooked performance that suggested their dark-horse credentials were already dead in the water. But a fine resurgence across the past few weeks, capped by a thrilling quarter-final win over Tonga, was topped in north London with one of the great RLWC vengeance tales as they held their nerve to break English hearts....

In a recent clinical trial, Enhertu performed better than a similar drug that is the current standard treatment for patients with some types of advanced metastatic breast cancer. The Clinical Trial In the trial, the researchers wanted to see how Enhertu performed compared to a similar drug called Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine), which is the standard treatment for patients with advanced metastatic breast cancer for whom other treatments have failed....

The simple fact is we’re all going to miss Les Miles when he’s gone from LSU. MORE: Top 16 programs since 2000 | SN’s SEC coach rankings Miles proved that one more time with a perfect 21-minute opening statement on the podium at SEC Media Days on Thursday, one that struck all the right chords. Only Miles — always perceived as the mad scientist of the SEC — could open with a four-minute statement on the events and aftermath of the death of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge on July 5 as the voice of reason....

Kemah Mayor Terri Gale, Kemah Police Department Chief Walter Grant, five police dispatchers and three city employees have been tested, the mayor confirmed. They have also self-quarantined, Houston’s ABC13 reported. Tests for all Kemah police and city hall staff who came in contact with the infected officer were immediately ordered after officials were made aware Tuesday that the officer tested positive. Kemah City Hall and the Kemah police station have been temporarily closed....

The Yemeni-Ethiopian Hammadi was reportedly arrested by plainclothes security forces from the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who control the Yemeni capital of Sana’a. The rebels are said to be pushing a morality campaign, and Amnesty International said Hammadi was targeted because she often models wearing nontraditional clothing and sometimes without a Muslim headscarf. In 2014, the Houthis—an armed, political movement that rose to power during a campaign against alleged government corruption—gained control over government buildings in Sana’a....

Frequent Symptoms If you have epilepsy, you may experience a variety of symptoms before, during, or after a seizure. Not everyone has all of these symptoms, and again, the ones that you experience will depend on the type of seizures you’re having. While understanding the symptoms of your seizures is important, most people suffering from epilepsy don’t remember their seizures or what was happening before they occurred. The most common symptoms include:...

Equifax agreed to pay a $380 million settlement to customers affected by the 2017 data breach, but more than 20 percent of the fund will be paid to the attorneys. U.S. District Chief Judge Thomas Thrash Jr. approved the attorney fees, according to Law.com. At the end of the approval hearing, Thrash said: “I don’t think anyone can credibly argue it doesn’t provide substantial relief for the class now and in the future, […]...

Power Outage US reports that nearly two million Texans are without power as numerous energy providers implement controlled outages to control the flow of power. Texas is being hit by a winter storm and facing freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall. ERCOT entered emergency conditions and began the rotating outages at 1.25 a.m. CT on Monday as the extreme weather conditions facing Texas caused generating units to “trip offline and become unavailable....

Football world reacts to Joshua vs Klitschko The left-back was replaced by Antonio Valencia after he went down holding his leg early on in the Premier League encounter at Old Trafford, though there appeared to be no contact from a Swansea player. Within 15 minutes of the second period, Bailly followed on. Initially injuring himself in a tackle on Fernando Llorente, the Ivory Coast international tried to carry on but only lasted a few seconds when he pulled up as he chased Llorente down again....

Trump was asked on Newsmax if he was concerned that an indictment was coming his way after a grand jury in Manhattan voted to indict the CFO and the Trump Organization on Wednesday. Prosecutors have charged the Trump Organization and Trump Payroll Corporation with 10 counts and Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg with 15 felony counts in connection with an alleged tax scheme going back to 2005. Weisselberg, who has worked with the Trumps for nearly 50 years, has surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney’s office....

The Rams safety was carted off the field Sunday after Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey made contact with his head while leaping over him. Weddle was motionless on the field for a few minutes before sitting up to be tended to by trainers. He was visibly bloodied and needed help standing before being taken to the locker room for further evaluation. The Rams officially listed Weddle as doubtful to return with a head laceration....

Day has already earned some renown, counseling the likes of Demi Moore–who wrote the book’s introduction–and securing a coveted slot on ““Oprah.’’ She eschews the term ““psychic,’’ favoring instead the label ““practicing intuitive.’’ Similarly, her book presents itself as a no-nonsense guide for no-nonsense people. It’s light on explanation–which, in the realm of the paranormal, tends to get decidedly nonsensical pretty quickly–and heavy on training exercises designed to give readers brains-on experience in divining the unknown....

If you’re a fan of baseball, “The Last Dance,” documentaries or all three, then ESPN’s got something coming your way soon. The network announced that it’s moving up the premiere date of “Long Lost Summer,” a documentary that chronicles the 1998 MLB season and the home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. From ESPN’s PR department: MORE: ‘The Last Dance’ — A complete guide to the ESPN docuseries...

Golic Jr. was comparing the outcome for MLB players who were caught using steroids to the possible consequences the Astros could face. “This is just like the steroids in my mind,” Golic Jr. said. “Because the cheaters will always be ahead, but more importantly there’s always going to be some level of benefit.” “We can talk about all these guys that got popped for steroids and your gonna keep them out of the Hall [of Fame], that matters to an extent....

The massacre has revived the gun control debate in the United States as many try to make sense of why mass shootings remain a routine occurrence in the country. On Monday, ESPN’s Rachel Nichols opened her NBA show “The Jump” with a plea to people to keep working together to end gun violence. MORE: Golden Knights to pay tribute to Las Vegas shooting victims An excerpt of Nichols’ comments:...

Though Friday was the official start of the 2014-15 college basketball season, the marathon didn’t start until Monday when Miami took on Florida in Gainesville. (UPDATE: The Hurricanes got things off to a roaring start with a 69-67 upset victory over the No. 8 Gators.) MORE: Top 25 preseason teams | ACC must-see games | Can’t miss Big East games Right smack in the middle of the scheduled action is the Champions Classic in Indianapolis....

An excess or imbalance of hormones can cause health problems for men. Among the treatment options for those with low testosterone are medications that block the activity or production of estrogen. Read on to learn more about the function of hormones, symptoms of a testosterone or estrogen imbalance, treatments that block estrogen, and when to see a healthcare provider. What Are Hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers in the body. They are produced by the glands in the body’s endocrine system, which includes the:...

The etching phase has been a litany of technicalities concerning United Nations resolutions not complied with. Now come other matters. The poster phase began with the president’s U.N. speech, in which he accused Saddam Hussein of widespread “torture by beating and burning, electric shock, starvation, mutilation and rape. Wives are tortured in front of their husbands, children in the presence of their parents.” In this departure from the focus on weapons of mass destruction, the president was amplifying a theme–Saddam’s personal viciousness–that will recur....