The rescue operation took place at a home in Yucca Valley in San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino County Fire Department said two 5-month-old puppies made their way into the tortoise den and were prevented from leaving by Oscar. The 100-pound tortoise blocked the pups’ exit out of the den and firefighters were called to dig them out. After all attempts to coax Oscar out of the way with watermelon pieces proved, well, fruitless, firefighters spent over an hour digging a tunnel to the dogs’ position....

Tyler Herro was a Heat hero in during his rookie season, but has come back down to Earth in recent weeks before coming back to life vs. the Spurs on Wednesday. The Heat, though, are apparently keeping an eye on what Herro’s up to off the court. On the “Inside the Paint” podcast (conversation starts at 38:24) Ethan Skolnick and Ira Winderman say that Herro’s desire to become a celebrity off the court may have rubbed some teammates the wrong way, and that Miami brass is concerned with what’s happening with the shooting guard:...

Still, there's a youthful exuberance about the Miami forward. He announces his presence in the locker room before most Heat games with various hijinks. He might knock a drink bottle from Chris Bosh's hands, or incorrectly recite rap lyrics to LeBron James, or playfully punch Dwyane Wade in the shoulder for no discernible reason, or announce to anyone within earshot that he's "always in the zone." And no one's complaining, proof of the respect Beasley has earned since September....

SANGRIA: You can’t go wrong with the old standby. Make a pitcher of this Spanish treat with wine, brandy and your favorite citrus juice. Add grapes and orange slices for a delicious supersoaked garnish. CAIPIRINHA: Crush sugar and lime chunks with a pestle, then add cachaca and ice and stir to perfection. But beware: sugary drinks tend to stay in the stomach longer, slowing down absorption into the body....

The film, which comes out on DVD next month, is also a tale of the thwarted possibilities for Iraq’s youth. The band’s four members are educated and Westernized, and though they’re intensely loyal to Iraq, they yearn for a place where wearing a Slip Knot shirt won’t get you killed. Playing heavy metal in a Muslim country has never been easy, but there was a brief moment—between Saddam Hussein’s fall and the chaos that ensued—in which the band, like many Iraqis, hoped real change would come....

Prescott becomes the new ‘chalk’ this week with yet another showcase game on deck Saturday. Auburn brings its unbeaten record to Starkville with its own Heisman candidate in quarterback Nick Marshall. As quickly as Mariota and Texas A&M QB Kenny Hill saw its candidacies take hits last week, both can right back into the picture with wins and big performances in huge showdowns against UCLA and Ole Miss, respectively....

Fantasy baseball owners in standard and even deep mixed leagues won't miss Hellickson, who posted a 12-10 record, 5.17 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 135 strikeouts in 174 innings last year, but his absence could provide someone else with an opportunity to shine. MORE FANTASY BASEBALL:Top prospects | 2014 Player Rankings | Join Fantasy Source Baseball That beneficiary could be pitching prospect Jake Odorizzi. Odorizzi, acquired along with Wil Myers in the deal that sent James Shields to Kansas City, tossed 29....

According to the bill’s text, anyone who “knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets the performance or inducement of [an] abortion, including paying for or reimbursing the costs of an abortion through insurance or otherwise” will be subject to civil action in court. Although no concrete decisions have been made regarding the proposal, residents, providers, and assistance programs are speaking out against the bill. According to an Impact Research poll, around 75 percent out of 500 Missouri voters “want abortion to remain legal” in the state....

There are several different types of hemophilia, each differs by the specific clotting factor that is affected. The two most common types are hemophilia A and hemophilia B. This article discusses the hemophilia, its causes, types, and common symptoms. It also discusses what you can expect during diagnosis and treatment. Hemophila Types and Symptoms The are two common types of the hemophilia. Type A, considered classic, is different than type B, also called the Christmas disease....

Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani, Neymar and Angel Di Maria handed Unai Emery’s men a comprehensive away victory at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. Mbappe unsettled the hosts after he blasted a strike past Matz Sels in the third minute. Onyekuru had two chances in quick successions to level the tie for his side but Alphonse Areola was at his best to deny him. The first; a firm header off a right-wing cross which was calmly gathered by the French youngster and it was followed by an impressive save when the former Eupen man was played through on goal....

The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker disabled his Twitter and Instagram profiles on Saturday, as one of the highest-profile victims of an increasingly toxic virtual sphere. The 43-year-old announced his decision to shut down his online presence on Friday and has repeated calls for increased accountability. What has Henry said? “Recently it happened to me off social media, it happened on social media,” the former France forward told Good Morning Britain in reference to the abuse directed towards him in recent weeks....

Hepatitis C can cause acute or chronic diseases. Acute HCV cases usually result in asymptomatic disease and do not typically cause life-threatening conditions. Approximately 30% of people who have an acute HCV infection clear the virus from their liver in six months without treatment. Approximately 70% of infected individuals develop chronic HCV cases, which can result in life-threatening conditions, such as cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver cancer. Many people with chronic HCV have no symptoms or only vague symptoms until liver damage is advanced....

The health organization said in a statement that at least 169 cases of acute hepatitis of an unknown origin were detected across 12 countries among children aged one month to 16 years old. “It is not yet clear if there has been an increase in hepatitis cases, or an increase in awareness of hepatitis cases that occur at the expected rate but go undetected. While adenovirus is a possible hypothesis, investigations are ongoing for the causative agent,” the WHO said in its statement....

But nothing could bury the many legends of Evita. In addition to Alan Parker’s film of the musical, there are several new biographies, including Alicia Dujovne OrtIz’s gossipy Eva Peron (St. Martin’s. $24.95). A new Argentine film about Evita’s final years is catching fire–and acclaim–in Buenos Aires. And In My Own Words (New Press. $8.95), an entertaining but largely apocryphal book of Evita’s deathbed musings, is just out in English....

In an era of fake news and misinformation, it’s often the case that not everything is as it initially may appear. That’s perhaps most true on social media where any number of videos or photographs have circulated over the past 12 months appearing to reveal one thing when in fact they show something completely different. Optical illusions of this kind may not carry the same potential for harm as other misleading information online but they have proven a source of discussion, confusion and occasional hilarity in 2022....

While Gase earned some credit for getting one of the best offensive seasons in NFL history alongside Peyton Manning in Denver, he’s had a difficult time replicating even a fraction of that success in flops with the Dolphins and Jets. Now, two head-coaching stops, a meme, many back pages and 30 double-digit losses later, Gase is inching closer and closer to the unemployment line, with an uninspired 0-4 start to the 2020 season in New York potentially sparking a catalyst for change....

With the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) looming large in the state, some players may be hesitant about leaving their families and friends behind to take the court once again. The NBA has created a detailed health and safety document, but it’s impossible to completely eliminate the presence of the novel coronavirus. INJURY UPDATES: Latest news on top players ahead of 2020 season return And that’s without mentioning additional concerns, including the continuing fight against racial injustice and risk of injury after an unusual break....

A viral post circulating online suggests that the U.S. aid to its cash-strapped citizens will pale in comparison to benefits being provided by different countries. While the tweet lists a rundown of the benefits 6 other countries are providing their unemployed workers below, the data from the viral post is somewhat misleading since it only compares the U.S. stimulus check to what are essentially the unemployment benefits offered in foreign countries....