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New allegations against the former governor of Missouri, who is now running in the state’s open Senate race, emerged last week. His ex-wife, Sheena Greitens, accused him of assaulting her and their child in an affidavit obtained by the Associated Press on Monday. Some Republicans, fearing he could become a liability during the general election, called on him to exit the race. However, in the 4-minute video, Greitens defended himself, accusing McConnell and GOP strategist Karl Rove of having involvement in manufacturing the accusations....

Trump announced his intention to fire State Department Inspector General Steve Linick Friday, a move expected to go into effect within the next 30 days, but did not explain why he made the decision. Grassley said the Senate is also still waiting for an explanation for the firing of Inspector General Michael Atkinson, which happened in April. Grassley’s letter referred to Inspectors General as “the ultimate swamp drainers” as their positions call for the detection of waste and malfeasance in a non-partisan fashion....

As the stimulus deadlock continues, President Donald Trump reiterated his push for further relief on Tuesday. “STIMULUS! Go big or go home!!!” he tweeted. Graham said he was aligned with the president “in terms of big.” “I think the bigger the package, as long as it’s smart,” the senator told reporters on Friday. The Republican criticized the latest $2.2 trillion House proposal for including provisions that did not address the coronavirus pandemic....

FBI agents raided Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Florida residence on August 8, seizing 20 boxes containing allegedly classified documents. The ex-president now faces a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into whether these documents, which could have contained national security information and been vulnerable to foreign spying, were being improperly stored. Amid the investigation, Trump has maintained his innocence. He and his supporters decried the search as a witch hunt intended to prevent him from running for office again....

Toomey said that Biden was “very likely” but not “certain” be president on January 20, stopping just short of joining the handful of top Republicans who have publicly acknowledged that the former vice president won the election during a Monday interview with Pittsburgh ABC affiliate WTAE. “We’re on a path it looks likely Joe Biden is going to be the next president of the United States,” Toomey said during a Zoom interview....

A new CBS News/YouGov poll of Republican voters shows that 35 percent believe loyalty toward Trump is “very important” moving forward, followed by 30 percent who described it as “somewhat important.” Eighty-one percent of those surveyed said they prefer GOP candidates who have similar policies and proposals to those of Trump. Sixty-six percent prefer candidates with the same view on the 2020 election. There is some disparity among the GOP base, differentiated between mainstream Republicans and “MAGA” voters....

Organizing Secretary Judith ‘Nyangi’ Anyango has confirmed to Goal that K’Ogalo boarded Ethiopian Airlines from Sudan and touched down JKIA at 10:10. Gor Mahia suffer pre-season defeat in Sudan “We traveled well and have arrived safely. God has to be thanked for the journey mercies. For fans, I want to say thank you for following our proceedings while we were in Sudan.” Gor Mahia were defeated 1-0 by the Sudan Premier League giants Al Hilal at Khartoum Stadium....

After missing much of his first two seasons in New Orleans with a nagging right knee injury, Gordon has played in 40 of New Orleans' 43 games this season, demonstrating a reliability previously unseen since he recieved a four-year, $58 million contract in July 2012. Gordon has averaged nearly 16 points per game. Two games ago, he helped the Pelicans pull out a comeback victory in Detroit, hitting a clutch 3-pointer inside the final four minutes and later spinning into the lane to sink a game-winning floater in the final seconds....

The 22-year-old midfielder has become one of the most sought-after talents in world football on the back of his displays for club and country. Barca 10/11 to beat Olympiakos to nil A star showing for Germany at the 2017 Confederations Cup helped to further enhance his profile, while he has four goals in 10 appearances for Schalke this season. Barca are reported to be among those closely monitoring his progress, alongside other heavyweight outfits such as Bayern Munich and Manchester United, and Ter Stegen believes his international colleague has the ability to join the global elite....

But Ebola may prove far more devastating to man’s closest relatives. The Wildlife Conservation Society, based at the Bronx Zoo, suggests that huge numbers of gorillas and chimps may have died in an Ebola epidemic in the area five years ago. And the new outbreak may not be over–another chimp was found dead in the park last week, according to Jean-Marc Froment of ECOFAC, a regional conservation group. “We may be heading into a catastrophe,” he says....

Arizona state health officials are closely watching more than 1,000 people who have come into contact with the measles virus as a result of a Disneyland outbreak, according to Yahoo! Sports. MORE: Russell Wilson in a Dolphin uniform? | Will Lynch take a flag for charity? | Five matchups that will decide the Super Bowl So far, 67 people have been confirmed to have the virus. Seven of those people are currently in Arizona....

Attacks occur most frequently at night or in the early morning hours. While the severity of gout symptoms can vary, it tends to progress in stages and worsens over time. If left untreated, recurrent attacks can lead to joint deformity and the progressive restriction of movement. This article details the symptoms of gout, along with some complications of the disease. By recognizing and treating gout early, you can avoid many of these complications and improve overall quality of life....

With stalled vaccinations and the Delta variant spreading, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its recommendations to advise that everyone wear masks in areas where there is high or substantial transmission. The altered guidance prompted criticism from some governors who banned masks in their states, but governors in Louisiana and Nevada took the CDC’s advice and reinstated mask requirements. Louisiana leads in COVID-19 infections, according to the CDC, and on Tuesday, Governor John Bel Edwards put in place another statewide mask mandate....

When his clubs did finally arrive, they looked like a vintage set from the mid-40s. MORE: American British Open winners | Victors since 2000 | British Open lingo | St. Andrews intro Apparently a bag of protein powder exploded in his bag during the flight, resulting in the dirty, worn-down look. DeLaet was issued a set of clubs by his sponsor Titleist so he could play some practice rounds. Without luggage, he also was provided with spare clothes in the meantime....

Graham filed an emergency request to the Court on Friday, one day after a panel from the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals unanimously rejected his effort to block a subpoena from a Georgia grand jury. Prosecutors are hoping to question the Republican senator about a phone call he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger weeks after the 2020 election, when he allegedly asked about rejecting some of the state’s absentee ballots to help former President Donald Trump reverse his loss....

Edna Martin, 87, and Simon Martin, 47, met when she was 69 and he was 31, at a concert and say it was “love at first sight.” The besotted couple from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, in southern England, U.K. still don’t care what strangers think. They celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary recently by dining at a local fish-and-chips restaurant, and exchanged romantic gifts. They said they owe their successful marriage to treating each other with affection and going out on adventures every day....

The Black Stars finished second in Group D following a 1-0 reversal to Egypt in their last game on Wednesday, booking a last eight meeting with Group C leaders DR Congo. Ghana were, however, dealt a blow in the first half following a suspected groin injury to Gyan. “The two teams [DR Congo and Morocco] that qualified from Group C are good and it’s going to be a tough game anyway,” Grant said....