While you may assume that these kinds of arrests don’t actually happen, in December 2017, an HIV-positive man was arrested in Gibson, Louisiana, for spitting in his roommate’s face during an argument and now faces up to 10 years and jail and a $5,000 fine if convicted for intentionally exposing the woman to HIV. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 26 states have laws that criminalize HIV exposure in 2018....

The two men who accepted plea deals in federal court in Santa Ana, Calif., were alleged JIS founder Kevin James and Levar Washington, whom James recruited when the pair were cellmates at California’s New Folsom Prison. Both pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to levy war against the United States through terrorism. Washington also admitted to a weapons charge. James faces up to 20 years in federal prison; Washington could get 25....

Court records show Haider Zafar will plead guilty to five counts of wire fraud, each of which carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Prosecutors say Zafar defrauded players Mike Miller, James Jones and Rashard Lewis in 2013 by promising to invest their combined $7.5 million in various business opportunities. Instead, prosecutors say Zafar kept the money and used some of it to buy a $1 million, three-season Heat ticket package....

MORE: Best Week 5 performances | Hometown hate in Week 5 After the game, Pierce didn’t have an explanation for his gaffe. “I can’t really explain it," he told reporters Sunday. “I really don’t have an answer for it.” Many people, and websites, pointed out the mistake and laughed at it. But the jokes stopped during Monday’s press conference when Jaguars coach Gus Bradley said Pierce is currently in the concussion protocol....

Why Houston? Herman launches into a five-minute speech, stops, says “Long story short” and digs in a little more. He’s more than prepared to answer that question. MORE: SN coach rankings | AAC coach rankings | SN Top 25 Herman calls Houston “an unbelievable vixen,” and it didn’t take long for the Broyles Award winner to feel the home-grown pull of the fourth-largest ciy in the United States.That makes it easier to understand why a blue-chip high school kid might feel the same thing....

Fortunately, hair loss in women typically does not result in complete baldness, as is often the case with men. Does Estrogen Affect Hair Loss? The role of estrogen in hair growth—at least in humans—is not clear. Both oral and ​topical estrogens are prescribed by physicians to treat hair loss in women, although there are no controlled studies to support this use of estrogen. Vera H. Price, MD, a researcher who examined hair loss and treatments for the two most common types of hair loss—androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, warns that women who choose to use oral contraceptives to treat hair loss should take care to select one with little or no androgenic activity, such as norgestimate or ethynodiol diacetate....

The letter, which was made public by the ACLU of New Hampshire, said the state budget signed by Sununu on June 25 includes a provision that “aims to censor conversations essential to advancing equity and inclusion in our state, specifically for those within our public education systems, and all state employees.” The letter added, “This will directly impact those who are working with some of our state’s most vulnerable populations, including educators, child welfare workers, and law enforcement....

Grant Colfax, director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), discussed the data during a conversation with San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Monday. “We have a disproportionate number of people of color who are diagnosed with COVID-19 compared to the population overall,” Colfax said, referencing San Francisco’s virus statistics. “This is why we are working with stakeholders across neighborhoods in the city and ensuring that community leadership and community leaders and…community members and their families are actively engaged in the responses....

An Egyptian intelligence official, who spoke with the Associated Press to discuss the finer details under the condition of anonymity, confirmed a cease-fire could likely happen. Khalid Okasha, director of the Egyptian Center for Strategic Studies, agreed with the potential of a cease-fire. The center has a close connection to the government. Biden told Israel on Wednesday that he expected “a significant de-escalation today on the path to a cease-fire”, which led to pushback from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu....

While different religions celebrate Diwali for different reasons, typical Diwali traditions include placing lights and oil lamps on the streets and in houses, watching firework displays, and visiting family. Diwali celebrations may look a little different this year due to social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic, and though the gatherings may be a little smaller, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday. Happy Diwali Messages for Friends If you’re celebrating Diwali but not able to visit family and friends this year, there are plenty of messages you can send to wish them a happy Diwali—take inspiration from the Diwali wishes below....

Carried out on behalf of the committee by New York City-based law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, the report contends that Cuomo “engaged in multiple instances of sexual harassment” by “creating a hostile work environment and engaging in sexual misconduct.” These allegations, which were detailed in-depth by New York Attorney General Letitia James in her August 3 report, reference claims by 11 different women that Cuomo engaged in actions such as unwanted groping, kissing and sexual comments during his time in office....

With current Justice Stephen Breyer’s recent retirement announcement, Democratic President Joe Biden has promised to fill the vacancy with a Black woman. In response, Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he found Biden’s pledge “offensive” because it tells “94 percent of America” that they’re “ineligible” for the job. Telemundo News journalist Julio Vaqueiro asked Harris about Cruz’s comment during an interview broadcast on Thursday night. “The idea that there would be a Black woman on the court is about ensuring that this court makes decisions in a way that reflect the experiences of all Americans,” Harris responded....

If you’re going to be a shot blocker like Dwight Howard, there are going be times when you get banged on. The goal is simply to get more than you get got. Well, one of those times occurred Friday night when Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes put the big man in the rim. Barnes took two strong dribbles to beat Trevor Ariza and get into the lane, Howard stepped up to contest, and the rest is viral video history....

Golden State needed some late heroics from Harrison Barnes to avoid an embarrassing loss in Philadelphia. The Warriors were up six with less than a minute to go, but a four-point play by Isaiah Canaan followed by a steal and dunk by Ish Smith tied the game at 105. That’s when Barnes stepped up to the plate. MORE: Greatest Warriors ever | Fans go fishing (literally) for Curry’s autograph...

Kane, superstar striker for Tottenham Hotspur of the Premier League, is joining DAZN as an executive producer for the three-part series “40 Days: Canelo vs. Smith.” The mini-series spotlights Canelo Alvarez’s return to the ring to face Callum Smith on Dec. 19. “I know what it’s like to prepare for a big match — the sweat and blood that goes into making sure you’re the best athlete you can be, and ‘40 Days’ captures that like no other series,” said Kane....

The “Watermelon Sugar” singer took part in a photoshoot for Saturday Night Live back in 2019 and the photos are causing a stir on social media this morning. The 27-year-old Grammy-award-winning artist is seen with the characters iconic red wig and green fishtail—but is enjoying some champagne and a cigarette while posing. Needless to say, legions of the heartthrob’s fans have been expressing excitement over the shots as waves of memes and jokes emerge....

This week, Patrick J. Deneen, professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame and author of Why Liberalism Failed, debates Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, an American Enterprise Institute fellow and author of Suicide of the West: How the Rebirth of Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism, and Identity Politics Is Destroying American Democracy. We are exceedingly proud to present a Debate between two such prominent spokesmen for their respective positions....

Instead, the NBA leader in blocks last season chose a medium he’s much more comfortable with — Snapchat. MORE: NBA exec on 15 scariest free agents, including Whiteside Whiteside’s Snapchat account averages about 60,000 views per snap, as he told Sports Illustrated , and he’s one of the most popular player accounts. So it makes sense why he gave his followers the inside scoop regarding his decision in free agency....

The cities that the “defund” movement has hit the hardest have seen remarkable increases in crime. And BLM-inspired policies to “reimagine” the criminal justice system routinely result in more hardened criminals being quickly released from jail. The victims of these crimes? The very minority communities the movement claims to ostensibly support. Last year, the Portland City Council voted to disband the city’s Gun Violence Reduction Team. The result was that the homicide rate in Portland rose 800 percent....