“We’re working on it,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat, told reporters Friday morning as leaders stalled with a lengthy procedural maneuver on the floor. Meanwhile, negotiations with individual members continued behind the scenes. Democrats have repeatedly blown self-set deadlines to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that has bipartisan support and a separate, nearly $2 trillion expansion of the social safety net that Biden has dubbed his Build Back Better plan....

Citing a long-standing plan by the Democrats to impeach Trump and a failure to provide any hard evidence of wrongdoing, the document called the impeachment proceedings “an orchestrated campaign to upend our political system.” “Publicly available—and irrefutable—evidence shows how senior Ukrainian government officials sought to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election in opposition to President Trump’s candidacy, and that some in the Ukrainian embassy in Washington worked with a Democrat operative to achieve that goal,” the report read....

This month, West, who legally changed his name to Ye last year, sparked intense criticism when tweeting that he would go “death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE.” West was locked from his Twitter and Instagram accounts and has faced condemnation from social justice groups, celebrities, politicians and others. West also posted screenshots to social media of text messages between him and Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, including one where he writes he’ll use the rapper “as an example to show the Jewish people that told you to call me that no one can threaten or influence me…”...

The bill regularly passes with large bipartisan support and is expected to do so in the Senate. The $768 billion defense bill will fund the U.S. military in the new year and also reform the military judicial system. It will criminalize sexual harassment and allow violent crimes to be prosecuted without requiring a commander’s approval. The bill will also prohibit the use of private funding to deploy any state’s National Guard to another state, except for in the case of natural disasters....

While 67 House Republicans joined with every Democrat to approve the resolution, 120 Republicans voted against it. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana both voted in favor of removing the controversial statues at the Capitol. Figures on display include Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Confederacy Vice President Alexander Hamilton Stephens. The third-ranking Republican in the House, GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik of New York, voted against making the changes....

If you prefer to stay within the city limits, there’s always The Menil Collection, Houston’s finest art museum. The collection features everything from Warhol to obscure tribal art. It’s the place to find the city’s thriving art community– and it’s free. On TV, try to catch rug-wearing news “reporter” Marvin Zindler, known for ranting about restaurant health-code violations. Sample: “There was sliiiime in the ice machine!” Ah, lunchtime. The choices are many, but by all means go for ethnic fare....

Halo the TV series is available to watch on Paramount+, with a second season already confirmed. The CGI-heavy action show, set in the 26th century, follows the soldier known as Master Chief during the war between humanity and the alien threat known as the Covenant. Pablo Schrieber takes the lead role, while the supporting cast features the likes of Natascha McElhone, Charlie Murphy and Bokeem Woodbine. Halo has been met with average to positive reviews from TV critics so far, which is excellent when compared to other video game adaptations....

McMahan described choosing 2380 because of its untouched place on the timeline and proximity to The Next Generation years. “When I grew up, that was the Star Trek I really loved,” McMahan told ComicBook.com. “I like all Star Trek, but that’s the one that feels most like home to me. I wanted to choose a year that was kind of untouched, was kind of a blank slate, that didn’t touch on anything that they might be doing for whenever Picard takes place....

Somers runs an Instagram account called @bachelordata, where she breaks down the screen time of the contestants on each Bachelor episode. Throughout Matt James’ season, it was apparent that, even though Season 25 was promoted by ABC as the “most diverse cast ever,” a troubling pattern emerged. White contestants led air-time until the contestants of color were finally offered a bit more of an introduction during hometown dates. At that point in the season, three of the remaining women were women of color....

The researchers said the patches can be customized to develop various vaccine patches for flu, measles, hepatitis and COVID-19 vaccines. “In developing this technology, we hope to set the foundation for even more rapid global deployment of vaccines, at lower doses, in a pain- and anxiety-free manner, providing greater access to vaccines for all,” said Joseph DeSimone, senior author of the study, in a September 23 news release. DeSimone is a professor of translational medicine and chemical engineering at Stanford University and professor emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....

“By the time I was experiencing migraines 28 days a month, I was considered chronic, and I had given up on just about everything,” Amanda tells Verywell. “I never felt like I was able to reach my full potential in any part of my life. I was a healthy, excited, motivated kid, and got smacked in the face with this really tough thing at age 9.” Years of battling with migraines did earn Amanda one important thing, though: a good rapport with a neurologist she trusted....

However, symptoms or signs of Parkinson’s disease may not be obvious. For example, the types of tremors present may be mixed and suggest differing diagnoses. In inconclusive cases like these, the healthcare provider may recommend the use of an imaging drug, called DaTscan, and a single-positron emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to capture images of the brain. Read more to learn about DaTscan, cases in which it may be prescribed, and the process for undergoing a SPECT scan to diagnose Parkinson’s disease....

Giuffre has been fighting through her lawyers for the release of the British socialite’s 2016 depositions on allegations she helped Epstein abuse girls. A court of appeal this week ruled that seven hours of testimony will be disclosed. During legal argument, Giuffre’s lawyers argued for “the public’s presumption of access” to the documents, Reuters reported. Maxwell denies allegations she trafficked girls for Epstein to abuse and perjury and her trial is due in July next year....

From conservative and at-home options to more invasive procedures, each intervention has the potential to improve your condition in the right circumstances. To find out more, read about the details of each treatment in the sections below. Home Remedies Any time a knee injury occurs, it is best to be evaluated and diagnosed by a healthcare provider. That said, several at-home remedies can be administered early on to combat the symptoms of your condition....

I was born with spastic diplegia, a form of Cerebral Palsy that stiffens and tightens the muscles in the body. This affects me in many ways, including the use of fine motor skills in my right hand, which makes it impossible for me to tie my shoes. MORE: See the shoes Matthew Walzer inspired | 10 concept uniforms for Nike to design In the summer of 2012, after some embarrassing moments while out with friends, I was fed up with not being able to tie my shoes....

In 2013, that all changed, a reflection not only of the ever-increasing scrutiny for baseball awards in the Internet era, but of the advancement of defensive statistics. Rawlings, which sponsors the Gold Glove, incorporated a statistical index designed by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) to account for about 25 percent of Gold Glove balloting. Buy your Sporting News 2014 Baseball Yearbook now! The first beneficiary of the new process was Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado, a rookie whose 10 home runs and ....

The Frenchman has lined up with a back four for almost the entire duration of his time in north London but switched to a three-man defence after his team’s 3-0 defeat by Crystal Palace in April. Following the change, Arsenal went on to win the FA Cup with a 3-4-3 formation, overcoming Manchester City in the last four and then Chelsea in the final. Wenger admitted last month that his preference is to play with four at the back....

The Catalan club set their sights on Dembele and Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho after Neymar’s €222m move to Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month and a deal for the Dortmund forward has been agreed. Barca 11/2 to win Champions League Dembele will cost €120m plus €30m in add-ons, making him an expensive addition to the squad at Camp Nou, but Barca were left with little choice in an inflated market and with time running out before the transfer window closes next week....

Preparing for Treatment Treatment for bone cancer can be determined after proper diagnosis and staging. Genetic Testing In preparation for treatment, you might have genetic testing or counseling, as certain genetic changes such as a TP53 aberration may affect your prognosis. The TP53 gene codes for a protein called tumor protein p53, or p53. This protein acts as a tumor suppressor, which means that it regulates cell division by keeping cells from growing and dividing too fast or in an uncontrolled way....