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During the trial, Murkowski, Collins and Romney joined Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ben Sasse (R-NE) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) along with all 48 Democrats and two independents in finding Trump guilty of inciting the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Among those seven Republicans who voted to convict the former president, five have now received censures from GOP groups in the states they represent. On Wednesday, Murkowski became the latest to be hit with a formal rebuke, after Republican officials in at least five Alaska state House districts approved resolutions to censure her, the Anchorage Daily News reported....

In August, Murray announced before his quarter-final meeting with Alex de Minaur that he was pulling out due to exhaustion, amid fears he could suffer a recurrence of a long-term hip problem. After his win over Marius Copil - his third straight three-set contest, which finished at 3am - Murray had been scheduled to face De Minaur later that same day. He said in the immediate aftermath of his victory over Copil that such scheduling woes were not good for anyone, hinting that he may opt against playing in the last eight and, before news of his withdrawal was confirmed, the event’s director Keely O’Brien had her say....

Although rare, fatalities can occur from wasp stings, so it’s essential to recognize the signs of severe wasp sting reactions. This article explains wasp sting reactions, symptoms, and treatment. Possible Wasp Sting Reactions Wasp sting reactions may be localized or widespread, instant or delayed, mild or severe. Below are some to look out for. Serum Sickness Serum sickness is a complication that can occur from insect stings or from antiserum treatments for insect stings....

In the most comprehensive exhibit of pearls ever mounted, the American Museum of Natural History in New York explores the history, science and lore of the only gems that come from living creatures. Dedicated “to deepened cultural understanding and peaceful co-existence” in the wake of the terrorist attacks, the show–through April 14 of next year–suffered some blowback from Sept. 11. The Kremlin withheld a couple of pieces, the Louvre decided not to send Empress Josephine’s pearl earrings and scrambled flight schedules delayed the arrival of some pieces (Liz Taylor’s 10-gram, pear-shaped La Peregrina arrived just in time)....

Mustafa Alowemer, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to provide material support to the organization in relation to his plan to bomb a church on Pittsburgh’s North Side in 2019. “The guilty plea today by Mustafa Alowemer leaves no question about his intention to commit an act of terrorism against a place of worship,” FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Nordwall said in a statement. “Mr. Alowemer will now face the consequences of his elaborate plan to inflict harm on innocent people....

With the OVAs having premiered in the beginning of the month at the return of Anime Expo, the wide release is set to bring all-new fun perspectives on fan favorite characters. The two OVA episodes for the fifth season of My Hero Academia are set for exclusive release on Crunchyroll this upcoming Monday, August 1. The two episodes, “HLB” and “Laugh! As If You Are in Hell!” hilariously connect to the broader plot strokes of the season while showing new dimensions to the greater world of one of anime’s biggest shonen franchises....

I’m 43 and I have four adult kids, aged 19, 20, 22, and 25. My dad and I have always been close and he’s always been extremely close to my daughter (22-year-old). He’s been married to my stepmother for 10 years and has consistently been driving a wedge between my dad and everyone. She drunk calls us telling us to stop calling him, she won’t allow him to make my daughter the executor of his will, and won’t allow him access to his money, though he’s the only one working....

My husband was excited; he is already a father to a precocious 9-year-old boy, so his plan was different from mine from the start. Though I understand teenagers, 9 is an age that thoroughly confuses me. The word “infant” isn’t even fathomable. But as the days passed, I started seeing women with ripe bellies everywhere I went, women I’d never noticed before. I started seeing myself. So I did what’s required....

As usual, Rebecca wiped the food off her face and reached out for a hug. After checking for missing teeth, my wife and I hugged her as she fought off the tears and smiled. She’s a resilient kid, but she needs more than hugs from her helpless parents. She, like millions of other people with epilepsy needs a cure for this devastating disease, which has compromised her young life despite the best efforts of her doctors, 24 unsuccessful drug trials and a dozen experimental therapies....

UCLA linebacker Myles Jack, Clemson defensive end Kevin Dodd, Mississippi State defensive tackle Chris Jones, Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland and Alabama defensive tackles Jarran Reed and A’Shawn Robinson headline a list of players who shouldn’t have to wait long to hear their names called when the second round of the draft begins Friday evening. NFL Draft: Follow the picks. Get the analysis. Here are the best players available following the first round of the draft....

Twenty-four hours after the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants set the competition record second-innings winning mark of 192 for four, the men from KwaZulu-Natal went five runs better to chase down 196 with seven deliveries to spare. Englishman Hales was the heartbeat of the chase, clubbing four sixes and nine fours to help his side secure a third successive win and one that lifted them to fourth on the table....

“I wanted to make a statement to get their attention that masking kids for six to seven hours a day is wrong,” the nurse, Erin Pein, said of her decision no longer to wear a mask. “I knew what the consequences would most likely be, and I still wanted to spread the word about how harmful these masks all day are for the students.” Pein’s mission is to encourage other parents to stand up for their kids and call out against masks, which she claims are harmful and useless....

World number one Nadal defeated Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 and will next face Australian teenager Alex de Minaur. Djokovic, the three-time champion, needed treatment on his left thigh on Court Two but still had too many weapons for Argentina’s Horacio Zeballos, winning 6-1, 6-2, 6-3. Djokovic has now made the third round for 10 consecutive years and will face either British 21st seed Kyle Edmund or US qualifier Bradley Klahn....

The top-ranked Spaniard is back in the quarterfinals at the All England Club for the first time since 2011 — and playing a lot like the man who reached his fifth final that year. “It’s true it has been a while,” Nadal said about his return to the last eight. “But when I come here, I come here thinking that I can do a good result, no?” Clearly, the King of Clay hasn’t forgotten how to play on grass....

“Naijiel’s been dismissed from our program,” Petersen said, via The Seattle Times. “We need to move forward. Wish Naijiel the best.” MORE: Top 15 CFB programs since 2000 | Nebraska PA announcer accused of stealing $363k from elderly women Petersen remained silent on the situation surrounding Hale’s dismissal, which was announced a day before the Huskies’ fall camp starts. Hale also acknowledged that he would no longer be with the Huskies, penning a positive Instagram post and stating on Twitter that he plans to play for for another school....

Sethi, who is currently in Dubai ahead of the ICC meeting, is a favourite to replace Kamal, reports espncricinfo. Sethi, who is also the former chairman of the PCB, was slated to take over from Kamal as the ICC president for a period of 12 months from July 1. However, he had expressed his willingness to take on the role for an interim period before formally taking charge in July....

Ingwe was in the cold last weekend following Ulinzi Star’s continental task that led to the postponement of the fixture. Nakumatt assistant coach Fred Ambani has also revealed his team was unlucky to be defeated by the Dockers. AFC Leopards unveil squad for 2017 season “We were very unlucky to fall against Bandari last weekend, we were really prepared but lost concentration once, and we were punished. It was not our day though, we dominated well but could not get the ball into the net....

Namibia will head into the match high on confidence after winning the second T20 by five wickets in a last-ball thriller. Although their batting unit has been in great touch, Namibia’s bowling department needs to step up and take responsibility if they want to win the final match and seal the series. South Africa Emerging Players, on the other hand, have performed well with both the bat and ball in the first two matches....

Likely to be dubbed Capcom Vs. Namco and Namco Vs. Capcom, respectively, one title is expected from each developer. The Namco title will reportedly run on the Tekken 6 engine, while Capcom’s offering will likely make use of the Street Fighter 4 engine. Namco’s heritage in the fighting genre is largely occupied by the Tekken and Soul Calibur games. Their titles tend to feature 3D movement, and focus on melee combat....

In a statement issued today, Pelosi said Kinzinger “brings great patriotism to the Committee’s mission: to find the facts and protect our Democracy.” Kinzinger promptly accepted Pelosi’s request, issuing his own statement through social media: “Today, I was asked to serve on the bipartisan January 6th Select Committee and I humbly accepted. When duty calls, I will always answer.” Kinzinger joins one other GOP lawmaker on the House committee: fellow Trump critic Liz Cheney of Wyoming....