Filed Friday by the Washington State Hospital Association and the University of Washington, the complaint alleges CJFS Corp. sold $4 million worth of fake masks at a time when hospitals were scrambling to secure personal protective equipment to protect staff against COVID-19. The association and University of Washington, which operates a medical school, learned in fall 2020 that CJFS could sell 3M brand N95 masks, according to the complaint filed in King County Superior Court....

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) noted the Taliban’s strength and questioned its commitment to the agreement it made with the Trump administration during a hearing Tuesday hosted by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, according to The Associated Press. “It seems all but certain the Taliban will try to overrun the country and return it to a pre-9/11 state after we have withdrawn,” McCaul said. At a hearing Thursday of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security, Chairman Stephen Lynch (D-Mass....

Twenty-five of the 31 moderate Democrats from Trump districts have indicated they will back articles of impeachment, including Reps. Tom O’Halleran from Arizona, Lucy McBath from Georgia, Abby Finkenauer from Iowa, Elissa Slotkin from Michigan, Angie Craig from Minnesota, Susie Lee from Nevada, Chris Pappas from New Hampshire and others. Democratic members and staffers told Axios this week that they expect between four to six swing district moderates to vote against impeachment amid rising fears that their votes could endanger their seats....

The request was made by three house committees which wish to see the documents by October 21. A specific request was made for anything relating to President Trump’s now-infamous July 25 phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Recently, public reports have raised questions about any role you may have played in conveying or reinforcing the President’s stark message to the Ukrainian president,” reads in part a letter released by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Committee on Oversight Reform, the bodies that requested the documents from VP Pence....

In the past two years, the housing market has been growing unsustainably across the U.S., with low inventory leading competing homebuyers to engage in bidding wars that have inflated the prices of new and existing homes. For aspiring first-time homebuyers, this is a hard time to purchase a home, especially as mortgage rates are now much higher than they were last year or even two years ago. Many homebuyers have been squeezed out of the market as a result of unaffordable prices and surging mortgage rates, which have in turn caused demand—and sales—to drop....

Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy from California is 0-for-6 so far, but he might want another swing at the fences. McCarthy has led all GOP candidates but hasn’t gotten enough support to garner 218 votes to win the speakership so far After a sixth failed vote Wednesday, the House of Representatives adjourned and eventually reconvened. Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy was the GOP frontrunner to win the speakership but has failed to garner the 218 required votes during any of the six votes held between Tuesday and Wednesday so far....

MLS Wrap: SKC to rue officiating in playoff exit Cabrera replaces Wade Barrett, who held interim head coach tag after Owen Coyle’s midseason departure until being dismissed from that role Wednesday. “I am excited to join the Houston Dynamo. It’s a great club with a great history, and I am ready for the challenge,” Cabrera said in a statement on the Dynamo’s offical website. “I look forward to working with the ownership group, management, our staff and the players to return the Dynamo to the level that the club and our fans deserve and expect....

Houston has been considered a hub for human trafficking with the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services estimating that 50,000 people are smuggled in Texas from around the world every year. Information from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton states that there are 234,000 individuals who have been kidnapped by traffickers to be used as laborers in Texas “at any given time.” Both Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have enacted programs to combat human trafficking and provide assistance to those who have been victims of trafficking....

O’Korn threw for 4,068 yards, 34 TDs and just 18 interceptions the last two seasons with the Cougars. He will have to sit out the 2015 season before returning as a senior in 2016. It’s an interesting move considering former Ohio State coordinator Tom Herman just took over at Houston. SIGNING DAY: What we learned | Harbaugh vs. Meyer | Winners, losers Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, meanwhile, is building quarterback depth at the position where the Wolverines need the most improved play....

Houston Police Department (HPD) Chief Troy Finner said the incident happened at 8020 Dunlap Street early on Sunday morning. The HPD and Houston Fire Department (HFD) received multiple calls that there had been a shooting and a fire. When firefighters first arrived on the scene of the rental property they were fired upon by the shooter. Police later said it was unclear if the gunman was firing in their direction at the time....

Head coach David Culley announced Monday that veteran Tyrod Taylor will be the team’s starting quarterback when the 2021 season begins at NRG Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 12. Watson will not play in the game, but he is on the team’s roster, ESPN’s SportsCenter said in a Twitter post. Watson, 25, signed a four-year extension with the Texans last year. Watson’s contract has the second-highest guaranteed salary and total value at $111 million in National Football League (NFL) history....

Riri is portrayed by Dominique Thorne in the film, and long before the release of the Black Panther sequel it was confirmed that the character would be given her own solo spin-off show, named after her superhero moniker: Ironheart. Here is how the film sets up the forthcoming show, which was first announced in 2020 and is expected to release in Fall 2023. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever How ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Sets Up Disney+ ‘Ironheart’ Series In Wakanda Forever, Riri comes to the attention of the nation of Wakanda when villain Namor tasks them with finding the scientist that was able to find a detector that could find Vibranium anywhere in the world....

According to the Associated Press, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke to his officials in the U.S. Britain and other Western nations and warned of “possible Ukrainian provocations involving a ‘dirty bomb.’” The remarks come as war between Russia and Ukraine continues. Ukraine has been executing counteroffensive war methods as it attempts to retake control of some regions, while Russian President Vladimir Putin recently annexed four areas in which he also declared martial law....

Common injuries that may require the use of a BAPS board during rehab include: Ankle sprains and fracturesAchilles tendonitis The BAPS board is an irregularly shaped disc with a screw hole in the middle. There are five hemispheres of varying sizes, and one of them gets screwed into the bottom of the disc, making it quite unsteady. How to Use On the top side of the disc is an outline of a foot....

Corona has joined Mexican powerhouse Club America on a one-year loan, in a move that few could have envisioned a year ago, when the U.S. international was plying his trade in the second division, uncertain of what the future might hold. Corona has reunited with Miguel Herrera, who managed him at Tijuana in the first half of 2017. Corona thrived in a starting central midfield role under Herrera, impressing him enough to make the former Mexico national team coach close a draft-day deal to bring Corona to Mexico City....

This article discusses the various treatment options for sore throat, from home remedies to over-the-counter (OTC) medications, prescription medications, and more. Home Remedies Most sore throats clear up on their own within one week. The following natural remedies and comfort care tips may help soothe your pain. Salt Water Gargle This classic sore throat remedy may help relieve pain, break down mucus, and reduce swelling. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water and let it dissolve....

Jabari Parker has shown signs of being the type of secondary playmaker who can take some of the pressure off Antetokounmpo, but the uncertainty surrounding his second ACL injury prompted the Bucks to make a move now by trading Greg Monroe, a lottery-protected first-round pick and a second-round pick to the Suns for Eric Bledsoe. MORE: Breaking down what Bledsoe trade means for Bucks, Suns The Bucks are getting a dynamic point guard in Bledsoe, one who is coming off a career season with averages of 21....

Back in 1982, Abedi Pele played in the final, then 10 years later, the winner was decided after an 11-10 penalty shootout. There have been hundreds of memorable moments and outstanding performances in the 60 years since the competition began. How Brexit can bring Ronaldo or Messi to Italy However, this year’s event will already be lacking in comparison to previous editions. On Monday, Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe decided to pull out of the DR Congo squad to focus on keeping his place in his club’s starting XI....

A number of legal experts agree that the Aquaman star is making a “smart move” by reshuffling her counsel for the appellate trial and some have weighed in on how her team can pursue a court victory this time. In July, Heard filed a motion at the Circuit Court of Fairfax County to appeal the defamation verdict. She has hired two new lawyers for her appeal: David L. Axelrod and Jay Ward Brown of the firm Ballard Spahr....