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The West Virginia Democrat, who is a critical vote when it comes to new relief legislation, has said he will push an amendment to cut the $15 federal minimum wage proposal in the present bill to $11 an hour. Manchin told reporters on Monday that “$11 is the right place to be. Throwing $15 out there right now just makes it very difficult in rural America.” While progressives have generally decried that idea, it could be a solution to the two major problems the issue faces: the budget reconciliation process (which Democrats are pursuing to pass another relief package without Republican support) and opposition from moderate members of the party....

The Miami Herald first reported the contract is worth $22 million, which is quite a bit for a 33-year-old who put up a 5.37 ERA and 139/76 K/BB ratio over 189 1/3 innings for the Kansas City Royals last season. MORE: 40 of the most influential people in baseball history Volquez’s best season came in 2014 with the Pittsburgh Pirates when he went 13-7 with a 3.04 ERA and 1....

Even with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, represented by George Parros and Stephen Walkom, in the building, it didn’t take long before Zack Kassian and Matthew Tkachuk dropped the gloves to settle old scores Wednesday night. The two were shown chatting before a puck drop late in the first period, and as soon as play resumed, they went at each other again; this time, it was a more even fight....

According to multiple reports, New York’s narrowed it down to three candidates: ESPN analyst Eduardo Perez, former Met Carlos Beltran and Twins bench coach Derek Shelton. Perez, 50, played six different teams across 13 MLB seasons. Beltran, 42, played for 20 seasons in the majors, including just over six with the Mets. He interviewed for the Yankees managerial position after the 2017 offseason before the team hired Aaron Boone. The nine-time All-Star was hired by the Yankees in December 2018 to serve as a special assistant to general manager Brian Cashman....

Middlesbrough and Millwall held hopes of capitalising on any slip-ups by the Blades or Luton at the start of play, but Boro’s 4-1 defeat at Preston North End and a 1-0 loss for Gary Rowett’s side at promoted Bournemouth proved academic as the victories for their rivals ensured both teams finished outside the playoff positions. Paul Heckingbottom’s men will play Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals after cruising to a 4-0 victory over visitors Fulham, whose place in the Premier League as Championship winners was already guaranteed....

The player in question appears to be wide receiver Michael Thomas, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. He was already on the physically unable to perform list, so this case won’t impact the Saints for this week’s game. MORE: The NFL’s new COVID-19 rules have big implications for teams The Saints have not disclosed any further information on the cases, though affected coaches’ status for Sunday’s game against the Panthers is questionable....

Bukele led the push to El Salvador becoming the first county in the world to make Bitcoin legal tender alongside the U.S. dollar in September last year, despite criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). His administration has since poured more than $100 million of public funds into purchasing at least 2,300 coins. El Salvador has spent about $105.6 million in Bitcoin since last September, paying an average of almost $46,000 per coin, according to the tracking website nayibtracker....

The incident took place around 7:45 a.m. local time in Madison, Nebraska. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, the homeowner reported that a man approached his house on the 800 block of South Nebraska Street from across the street, with a samurai-styled sword in his hand, local station KCAU News reported. The homeowner then moved to his garage where the man followed, trying to force his way into the house....

Under the guise of national security, Cheney has gotten away with curbing civil liberties, condoning torture and launching an unnecessary war. He’s also chipped away at environmental regulations and done myriad favors for his friends in the business world. His stealthy intervention undermined former EPA administrator Christine Todd Whitman and led to her resignation. He shapes tax policy and energy policy and whatever else strikes his fancy, installing himself as president of Corporate America....

The elephant involved in the incident was shot dead by rangers following the fatality, according to Zimbabwe news outlets. Another person is said to be in hospital with injuries. The attack took place outside the Zimbabwe city of Kwekwe, according to local newspaper The Chronicle. The news outlet said the man, whose name has not been disclosed, reportedly died after being dragged and trampled by the animal. He was said to have been “taking selfies” with it, Tinashe Farawo, a spokesman for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks) said....

What Is Eleuthero Used For? Eleuthero is thought to act as an adaptogen, a class of herbs that supposedly boost the body’s resistance to stress. Proponents claim that eleuthero can also help with these health conditions: Alzheimer’s disease Arthritis Atherosclerosis Bronchitis Chronic fatigue syndrome Colds Diabetes Fibromyalgia Flu High blood pressure Insomnia Kidney disease Rheumatoid arthritis In addition, eleuthero is sometimes used to improve athletic performance, boost the immune system, and ease the side effects of chemotherapy....

Don’t ask his brother, Eli. The Giants quarterback was quiet when asked if Peyton would be interested in pursuing the vacant position while speaking to reporters Monday after OTAs, saying he hasn’t discussed the potential opportunity with Peyton. “I don’t know,” Eli said, via Newsday. “I have not talked to him about that. I have no inside scoop on that.” Eli did, however, appear open to welcoming his brother to take the football stage with him in New York....

A frontrunner for a Cabinet position in the Biden administration, the Massachusetts senator said in an op-ed for The Washington Post that the success of the campaign of Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was based on the “most progressive economic and racial justice platform of any general election nominee ever.” Referring to “explicit plans” to create clean energy jobs, boost Social Security benefits, increase healthcare provision and taxes, Warren said that Biden and Harris needed to live up to those promises, writing “now, Democrats also need to deliver for the American people....

The data shows she is drawing in a big chunk of support from both moderate and liberal Democratic primary voters. Warren is the most popular second choice among not only Biden’s supporters but also those backing independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist. Yet there is a group of Sanders supporters active on social media who say, as they did in 2016 when he ran against Hillary Clinton, that it is “Bernie or bust....

The HuffPost/YouGov internet poll of 1,000 adult U.S. citizens asked if they thought Trump, Warren, former Vice President Joe Biden, and independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders had a physical condition good enough to serve effectively as president. Among registered voters, 66 percent said Warren’s physical condition is good enough against 12 percent who said it was not, with 21 percent unsure. For Trump, the results were 53 percent good enough, 33 percent not, and 14 percent unsure....

Both of these variables could affect the balance of power in the Senate, which is currently controlled by the Republican Party. If Republicans’ majority in the Senate lasts through Georgia’s runoff elections in January, Biden’s first term will begin under divided government, which will impact the extent to which he can push through his administration’s agenda. Democrats were optimistic about their chances of flipping a handful of vulnerable Senate seats this election cycle, but that optimism receded as many state election results defied poll projections....

Warren, the presidential hopeful who remains the favorite to take on Trump next year after the fourth round of Democratic debates concluded on Tuesday, said Zuckerberg is “unprepared to handle” the 2020 presidential election, adding that she believes the CEO has learned little from 2016. Her comments come after Zuckerberg addressed an audience at Georgetown University on Thursday, where he said banning political adverts on the platform was considered, but ultimately the company decided to reject the idea....

Warren confirmed Reed’s death in a series of messages posted to Twitter, as well as a statement originally published by The Boston Globe. Following her initial announcement, Warren shared a photo of Reed and praised his “extra special” smile, before citing the unique difficulties that come with losing a loved one at a time when hospitals across the country have implemented policies restricting visitation and widespread social distancing orders remain in place....