The Eternals is said to an include a kiss between superhero Phastos and his husband. The movie’s release is still eight months away, but as of Friday the conservative Christian group One Million Moms (1MM) has asked parents to waste no time in signing a petition aimed at stopping families from seeing the film because it goes against their “beliefs and values.” “Warning! An upcoming Marvel Studios movie will include a homosexual superhero and a same-sex kiss in the film The Eternals, set to hit theaters on November 6,” the group wrote on their website....

The Langs eventually hired a tutor for Nick so he could catch up to his classmates; his stomachaches are over. But for educators, his story illustrates a continuing headache. Unlike virtually every other industrialized country, the United States has no national curriculum and no agency that supervises the development of classroom materials. Each of the nation’s 15,367 school districts is a kingdom unto itself with the power to decide what its students will be taught....

Mr. Obama, of Illinois, has never quantified his illicit drug use or provided many details. He wrote about his two years at Occidental, a predominantly white liberal arts college, as a gradual but profound awakening from a slumber of indifference that gave rise to his activism there and his fears that drugs could lead him to addiction or apathy, as they had for many other black men. Mr. Obama’s account of his younger self and drugs, though, significantly differs from the recollections of others who do not recall his drug use....

Authorities charged 18-year-old Omar Alkattoul of Sayreville, New Jersey, with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce on or around November 1, according to a statement released by the justice department. Alkattoul sent messages to a person on social media that contained a link to a manifesto document with alleged threats to attack synagogues and the Jewish community. Law enforcement was called to assist in “mitigating” that alleged threat, according to Special Agent in Charge James E....

On Tuesday, Graham introduced legislation that could institute a nationwide, federal ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. For many within the GOP ranks, the move came as rather unexpected: the South Carolina senator had previously supported a 20-week abortion ban, and Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, had reassured that his party won’t be seeking to ban abortion on a national level. McConnell himself, in the aftermath of Graham’s ban, distanced himself from the South Carolina senator’s decision....

The Khaters decided to leave Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes hit nearby villages and roads, cutting off most escape routes. Their harrowing drive to Beirut on a bomb-damaged road was terrifying; now the prospect of going back to America breaks her heart. “Lebanon has become my country and it’s is horrible beyond words to be leaving behind my extended family, my friends, my life,” she weeps. The Khaters were among the thousands of foreigners trapped in Lebanon when fighting broke out 10 days ago....

Our minders are always there, by the way. It’s impossible to move around North Korea as a visiting foreigner without the government guides who track your every move. There were three assigned to our tour group of seven people, and they rarely let us get out of their sight. On those rare occasions when one of us did manage to sneak away, it was only a matter of seconds before one of our watchdogs turned up in hot pursuit....

Zachary Harding, 13, was found safe on Thursday morning after he got lost in Harrison Park near the city of Owen Sound, The Owen Sound Sun Times first reported. Local police declared the teenager missing on Wednesday night and managed to reunite him with his parents less than 24 hours later thanks to a tip off from a member of the public. Authorities searched overnight for the boy, who was last seen in a playground on Wednesday afternoon before his disappearance....

Like the situation on the ground: the first night’s drop was near Cerska. That night Cerska fell to the Serbs. It is possible the two events were not unrelated. At the very least, there were reports that Serbs used some of the food as Muslim bait, shooting the poor souls who tried to approach. Other reports had Cerska falling when Muslim defenders abandoned their posts to get at the skids....

Australian Cameron Smith had led by two strokes at the end of round two, finishing on 13 under, but he and Cameron Young will be the penultimate pair to tee off tomorrow having carded rounds of 73 and 71 respectively on Saturday. McIlroy hasn’t had a major win since 2014 when he won the PGA Championship, but his round of 66 that included five birdies and a stunning eagle from the bunker on the par-four 10th has left him in the driving seat to get his hands on the Claret Jug....

“You don’t have to create any image for Shaq,” says O’Neal’s agent, Leonard Armato, the, er, Shaq flak. “He’s a superhero who doesn’t need special effects.” Well, maybe just a few. This year Reebok will spend upwards of $20 million, last year’s Dan-and-Dave money, advertising its new Shaq Attaq shoe and apparel line. The opening commercial, which debuted during the Super Bowl telecast, features Shaq entering the exclusive domain of such Hall of Fame centers as Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, grown men who could only marvel at the youngster’s net worth....

The billionaire, 68, made the announcement on Thursday while hosting a virtual conversation on voting. “If we do not show up to vote, if we do not get fired up in this moment, the people who will be in power will begin making decisions for us,” she said. “Decisions about how we care for our bodies, how we care for our kids, what books your children can read, who gets protected by the police and who gets targeted....

An optician often is informally called an “eye doctor” as well, but they are typically technicians. A licensed optician will help you to choose eyewear and ensure it’s the right product and prescription. This article explains the differences between these eye specialists and how they’re trained. It also presents some common eye health conditions and who is typically best positioned to treat them. Types of Eye Doctors Optometrists and ophthalmologists are the “eye doctors” people most often think of when seeking care....

Florida State, facing a 39-20 deficit and a fourth-and-5, called a timeout. Then Twitter got its first memorable — check, that — “meme”-orable — moment of 2015. MORE: Ducks mock Winston, FSU | WATCH: Washington’s fumble return for TD | Bowl photos Jameis Winston rolled left, spun back into the middle of the field, then, well, you saw it. Tony Washington hadn’t even crossed the goal line yet before the Seminoles and their 29-game win streak were pronounced DOA....

At least six men from Oregon are accused of “intentionally setting blazes” during the wildfire season. None of the men seem to have been motivated by politics and do not have links with left or right-wing groups, according to police and court records seen by The Oregonian. The paper reports that one of the suspected arsonists is accused of damaging more than 12 homes and endangering people’s lives. The man, from southern Oregon, has a history of methamphetamine use, says the publication....

Matt Braynard, the executive director of Look Ahead America, spoke to Newsweek ahead of 35 “Justice for J6” vigils that the group was holding across the country Thursday night to pay tribute to Capitol rioters who have been arrested in the year since the attack. He estimated that the main vigil being held in Washington, D.C. would likely attract a crowd of 50 to 100 people, with another large crowd expected in Phoenix, Arizona....

MLB took its annual trip to Williamsport, Penn. for the 2022 Little League Classic and brought one of its best young players with it in Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman. Rutschman is arguably the league’s best hitting catchers and he’s only a rookie. He looks like the next coming of Buster Posey with the bat and the glove. And he’s the perfect inspiration for kids hoping to make the grade in the big leagues....

The 22-year-old New York infielder blasted a three-run homer off of Baltimore reliever Tom Eshelman in the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on Monday. The home run was Torres’ second of the game and third of the day, as he also hit one in the Yankees’ 8-5 win over Baltimore in the opener of their doubleheader. Torres now has 13 home runs against the Orioles this season, which is the most any player has recorded against a single opponent in the divisional era, according to MLB Stats....

"It was a possibility for which we were always prepared," says Pirates general manager Neal Huntington. "We’ll see how it plays out, but we hope (Francisco) Liriano, (Gerrit) Cole, (Charlie) Morton, (Jeff) Locke and Wandy (Rodriguez) will stay healthy." With the possibility that Jameson Taillon and Nick Kingham are ready by mid-season to contribute in the manner Cole helped pitch the Pirates into the playoffs in 2013. A half-dozen different general managers have offered the opinion that other than Masahiro Tanaka, A....