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First he’s going to have to throw out the Constitution, though. No president has the power to strip lawmakers and Cabinet members of their health coverage. Health insurance is a benefit granted to federal employees (including members of Congress) by law, not by executive fiat, as we’ve said before. Analysis Though Edwards is an attorney he could stand a little remedial reading on the separation of powers. His ad, which features him speaking at a campaign event, began running Nov....

The program has been charged with four Level 1 violations, but most center around Pitino. He has denied any knowledge of the scandal, which involved former escort Katina Powell, who alleged former director of basketball operations Andre McGee exchanged money with her and other escorts for sex with players and recruits in a dormitory. MORE: Despite haters, Louisville still backs Pitino It’s easy to get lost in the salacious nature of those details and draw parallels to other sex scandals at other institutions and make irreversible judgments, but every one of those cases is different....

Bears rookie receiver Cameron Meredith told his draft night experience to the Chicago Tribune, and what he said is fairly shocking. He was eating dinner with his uncle on the second day of the draft when his phone rang. PHOTOS: Week 6 action | MORE: Todd Gurley sprinting to top of rookie class “The person called and said they were (Bill) Belichick and it was near the last pick of the third round,” he said....

The account, which went by the handle @MAGAJavale, had over 16,000 followers before it was suspended on October 11. Users quickly noticed the use of Daniels’ photograph as the account’s profile picture and promptly reported the account for days before Twitter shut it down. The account’s name was listed as “Javale #BlacksForTrump” with the bio, “Veteran, husband, brother and father. #VoteRed.” Daniels, 30, was shot twice in the chest and killed by Bexar County police in front of his home on August 25....

Atlanta (7-7) will be down a running back Sunday as they host the undefeated Panthers after Tevin Coleman was ruled out Friday with a concussion he suffered Wednesday when he slipped and hit his head in the shower. MORE: Fantasy RB rankings for Week 16 | Picking the Week 16 games Coach Dan Quinn did not give any indication as to how long Coleman will be out. “Only based on the fact that he was doing better today,” Quinn said Friday....

The ball bounced Atlanta’s way all afternoon Saturday at the Georgia Dome, and no play was more indicative of its good fortune than the one that sealed their 36-20 victory against the Seahawks in the divisional round of the NFC Playoffs. MORE: Rapper Future on sidelines before Russell Wilson, take on Falcons Dion Jones came up with an interception late in the fourth quarter on a Russell Wilson pass that was tipped around several times....

Viewers will be anxiously scanning for the sight of Christian McCaffrey before the game. The Panthers All-Pro running back has missed Carolina’s past five games due to a high-ankle sprain but has participated in team practices in non-contact capacities since Monday. On Tuesday, the Panthers designated McCaffrey to return from IR, giving the team 21 days to activate him. As of this writing on Thursday morning, official word on McCaffrey’s status for tonight’s contest has yet to be released, though the latest is he’s not expected to play....

With the roster move the Falcons will save $3.75 million against the salary cap by cutting Jackson, who will be 32 before the season begins. MORE: Noise violation punishment coming soon | Redskins sign Jean-Francois | PHOTOS: EA Madden covers Since joining the Falcons in 2013 Jackson has averaged just 3.60 yards per carry and scored just 13 touchdowns in 27 games while often playing through a handful of injuries....

Devonta Freeman became a fantasy football stud last season when he burst onto the scene — filling in for an injured Tevin Coleman — to compile 1,639 total yards and 14 touchdowns. But Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said the team may not stick to one back this season. MORE: Week 1 fantasy football lineup advice “(We’re going to) go with the guy who’s hot; keep them both fresh,” Shanahan said via ESPN....

‘Reaper,’ 9/25: Remember those zippy, funny, butt-kicking fantasy shows that used to air on the old WB network, like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Charmed”? This is one of those shows, so “Buffy” fanatics, set your TiVos now. On his 21st birthday, a listless electronics-store drone named Sam (Bret Harrison) learns that his parents—oops—sold his soul to the Devil way back before he was born. Now Lucifer (Ray Wise, who played Laura Palmer’s killer dad on “Twin Peaks”) is here to collect, and he wants Sam to take on a second job as a kind of purgatorial bounty hunter: Sam’s task is to hunt down escapees from hell....

Let’s start with having a general manager willing to take chances. I’m not just talking calculated risks GMs take with every player drafted, free agent signed and trade made. I’m talking about the big swings and major risks Eagles GM Howie Roseman took as he built this team. MORE: Eagles disprove “distraction” theory There was the hiring by Roseman (and owner Jeff Lurie) of a first-time head coach in Doug Pederson, a move that was panned by many Philadelphia fans and media....

This article discusses the symptoms and causes of osteoarthritis, as well as treatment options and how to cope with the condition. Osteoarthritis Symptoms Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, although it’s most common in the back and spine, hips, knees, neck and shoulders, and fingers and hands. Common symptoms of early-onset osteoarthritis include: Pain: Joint pain is the most common symptom of osteoarthritis that results from the breakdown of cartilage within joints....

And no track more prone to producing upsets. Since the 2.66-mile oval first opened in 1969 as Alabama International Speedway, it has been producing upsets, starting with Richard Brickhouse winning the inaugural race there after a driver’s strike. Since then, an upset winner has emerged every few years, with drivers like Dick Brooks (1973), Lennie Pond (’78), Ron Bouchard (’81), Bobby Hillin Jr. (’86) and Phil Parsons (’88) all scoring their only career victories there....

"As a man who has coached 21 years, obviously, on this occasion and particular meeting, I lost my poise, got upset and used language that was inappropriate, particularly as it pertains to homosexual slurs. I regret that," English told the AP in a telephone interview on Saturday, hours after the school released a statement explaining why he was fired the previous day. "I apologize to the university for putting it in this position and tarnishing its reputation....

A printed dress can make a fun, stylish statement. You might wear a white button-up with a pair of brightly-colored plaid pants, along with some dark sneakers. You might mix a light, solid-colored hoodie with a pair of blue jeans and a neutral-toned blazer. You could mix a dark sweater with solid-colored chinos, along with white sneakers. You could contrast a dark flannel and dark pair of jeans with a light tee and jean jacket....

If you are preparing several mangos, you can save time washing them by putting them all in a large pot or bowl and filling it with cool water. Mangos bruise easily, so do not apply a lot of pressure with your hands or brush when you are cleaning it. If you don’t want to wait for your mango to air dry, put it on a towel. If you are having trouble determining where the pit might be, stick you knife into the mango and test where there is resistance....

You’ll be taken to a Mojang branded website, but they are the company responsible for Minecraft. Click or tap Please Select…" to get a drop-down menu so you can pick your answer. Depending on the answer you choose in response to “What best describes your question,” you might have more questions to answer before you can finish. After you answer all the questions from the drop-downs, you’ll need to type in answers like your name, email address, Xbox LIVE gamertag, and the description of the issue you’re submitting....

A green stem can indicate unripe fruit. If the fruit feels extremely hard, it’s probably not ripe yet. For example, if you’re using peaches, slice them in half so you can remove the pits. Peel off banana skins, remove citrus rinds, core apples, and get rid of any stems. It’s usually best to remove most tough outer skins. For example, remove the skin from plums, mangoes, and apricots. Leaving the skin on will lengthen the drying time....

Grindr states that harassment, illegal behavior, underage activity, spam, nudity, impersonation, and discrimination are all in violation of their Community Guidelines. These behaviors are counterproductive to the safe, welcoming environment that Grindr seeks to create. [2] X Research source Also be sure to check off the two required boxes directly underneath “Your email address. ” This should be concise and non-accusatory. While this will vary case-by-case, your subject can be as simple as, “Appealing my Grindr ban....

You’ll need a sterilized whisk and metal stirring rod, too, so it’s fine to sterilize them at the same time as the flasks. You’ll be making enough growing medium to use in up to a dozen flasks, so prepare as many as you’d like to use. Keep in mind that you’ll be storing your flasks with orchid seeds for at least 1 year so consider how much space you have. Unfortunately, you can’t simply disinfect the flasks with bleach since it won’t kill spores....