Ryan, who retired in January 2019 rather than seeking reelection, believes Trump is fixed on governing and campaigning the way he wishes and will reject Republicans’ efforts to moderate his actions in his second bid for president. “Those of us around him really helped to stop him from making bad decisions. All the time,” Ryan says in the book American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump by Politico Magazine chief political correspondent Timothy Alberta....

“I am a vocal critic of them changing their uniforms,’’ Hall of Fame wide receiver Paul Warfield, a member of the 1964 NFL champion Browns, told Sporting News. “Do you see the Yankees changing their uniforms? Certain staples should never change.” MORE: A visual history of the Cleveland Browns | Classic looks own AFC uniform rankings While discussing the support his and his teammates’ support for the Cavaliers’ attempt to win an NBA title for Cleveland, Warfield spoke last month of his support for the current ownership and management to return the Browns to glory....

Redknapp returns to management The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has been subject to reported interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, despite only signing a new deal in January 2017 with the six-time Chinese Super League champions. The club, however, have dismissed reports of the Brazilian leaving the club after Paulinho was warned by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) earlier this month for starring in adverts alongside a Japanese porn star....

title: “Payback Time " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-03” author: “Charles Morley” Amid the jockeying over war in Iraq–and who, among the Europeans, will support it–Talleyrand’s brand of cynicism is transparently coming to the fore, and not only from the French. The Bush administration is putting on the hard sell. A little like the insurance salesman who reminds you that “something might happen” if you don’t go ahead and sign, Washington insists that “time is running out....

America magazine reports that members of the Catholic peace group called the Kings Bay Plowshares 7 were found guilty by a jury that took less than two hours to deliberate. Each of the seven, who range in age from 55 to 78, will be sentenced for the three felonies and the misdemeanor charge. On April 4, 2018, the protesters used bolt cutters to break a padlock and then breach a security fence at the naval base near the city of St....

HE IS THE TERRORIST PERSONIFIED. NO, HE IS A FREEDOM fighter. He is a statesman, the founding father of a homeless nation that has endured the wilderness for 45 years. No, he is a ruthless plotter who orders the killing of babies. The Palestinians and Israelis both need someone like Yasir Arafat–national hero and national demon. To millions beyond the Middle East, he is an instantly recognizable figure, with his stubbly face, the pistol on his hip, the checkerboard kaffiyeb hiding his bald head....

But the demons are still haunting East Timor. For three weeks last September, Indonesian soldiers and militiamen killed as many as 2,000 East Timorese, burning the place to the ground. United Nations-backed Australian troops reimposed order, scaring the militias across the border to Indonesian West Timor. The United Nations now runs the country through a transitional authority that will guide it toward elections next summer and independence by the end of next year....

Taking the time to understand the treatment your child will be having and knowing how to comfort them before the procedure can lead to a better overall experience. Learn some of the best strategies that can help prepare you and your child for pediatric surgery. What Is Pediatric Surgery? Pediatric surgery is the surgical treatment of diseases and injuries in babies, children, and teenagers. The surgical procedures are done by pediatric surgeons, who are doctors with specialized training in surgery for children ranging from newborns to late adolescence....

Parenting a child who is ill or in need of a surgical procedure can be very challenging. The questions your child asks can be difficult, and you may not know what to say or how to explain what will be happening. Your child may be scared by the idea of surgery (and you may be, too) and in need of comfort and reassurance. Take the time to understand the treatment your child needs, why they need it, and what alternatives may be available....

This article discusses the characteristics of pediophobia, as well as its causes, treatment, and ways to cope. Defining Pediophobia The word “pediophobia” comes from the Greek word “paidion,” which means little child. People with pediophobia fear interaction with dolls or other inanimate objects. Even just seeing a humanlike object may cause severe panic. The reaction and response can vary significantly from person to person. Inanimate objects can include dolls or anything else that appears humanlike, including:...

Chelsea 10/3 to win Premier League The Spain international clashed with opposition goalkeeper David Ospina as he chased a loose ball in the first half of the match in Beijing and required lengthy treatment from the Chelsea medical staff. Pedro walked off the pitch nursing a bloodied nose and Antonio Conte opted against taking any risks, replacing him with Jeremie Boga. He stayed overnight in hospital for observation and will now head back to London for further review....

An MRI revealed no structural damage in Pedroia’s sore left wrist. “Sounds like inflammation only,” a source told the Boston Herald Monday. That’s good news because all indications are that he won’t be placed on the disabled list. He’s not 100 percent, though, as he continues to deal with persistent pain in the wrist. He’ll join the team Tuesday in Chicago, but it’s unclear whether he’ll play right away in the three-game series....

The Pelicans All-Star is 23 years old, but he’s still growing according to team measurement experts. Last season Davis was listed at 6-foot-10, but when he was measured for the upcoming season he was told he’s now 6-foot-11. MORE: Chris Bosh’s pending departure shows price for superteam “They measured us like a week and a half ago and they said I was 6-11, which I don’t want to be,” Davis told The Black And Blue Report....

2017 NBA AWARDS BALLOT: Sean Deveney’s votes for MVP, DPOY, etc. Motiejunas sat out the first two months of the season during a contract saga that involved two teams, before finally signing a minimum deal with a third team. Motiejunas signed with the Pelicans in early January, for $1.5 million. That was after he played hardball with his original team, the Rockets, as a restricted free agent. He was offered a four-year, $35 million deal (with bonuses worth as much as $2 million) in early December by Brooklyn, and the Rockets agreed to match the contract and keep Motiejunas in place....

Line: Oklahoma City -11.5, Total: 220 The Pelicans (20-32 SU, 22-30 ATS) haven’t had a lot go right for them this year with the worst record in the Southwest Division. They also got news that guard Tyreke Evans (knee) is likely gone for the year after being out since late January. Guard Eric Gordon (finger) has missed the last 11 games, with no firm timetable to return. The banged-up bunch have put together two straight wins and covers, beating Utah last night (100-96 as 1....

Since acquiring DeMarcus Cousins from a trade with the Kings, the Pelicans are 0-4 in games where both Cousins and teammate Anthony Davis play. Not quite cause for concern yet, but you’d think the Pelicans would have secured at least one win at this point. MORE: Burning questions heading into the stretch run of the NBA season The Pelicans were handed their fourth loss in the last five tries on Friday against the Spurs....

But his federal trial on wiretapping, bribery and conspiracy charges, which opened earlier this month, is putting a major dent in that carefully nurtured image. The trial is exposing methods of intimidation more reminiscent of skid row than the silver screen—ranging from telephone threats to amateurish harassment of adversaries on the streets. His behavior with some clients seems equally bad, looking less like gallant Philip Marlowe and more like a grifter with money problems, willing to leech off vulnerable clients, such as a divorcing woman who forked over nearly $1 million to him, including her diamond-and-pearl earrings....

After meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to discuss further COVID-19 economic relief on Thursday, the Democratic leaders said the administration had “never” understood the size of the problems facing the U.S amid the coronavirus pandemic. Speaker Pelosi also accused the Republican leadership of not wanting to “solve” the health and economic crises hitting the country. Addressing reporters after the meeting, Schumer said: “Well, we had a long discussion and we just don’t think they understand the gravity of the problem....

Negotiations over another round of economic stimulus have been ongoing since summer, despite the benefits of the bipartisan $2 trillion CARES Act, which was approved in March, largely lapsing at the end of July. Meanwhile, economists and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell have urged lawmakers to take further action, as millions of Americans remain unemployed and concerns about the possibility of long-term economic damage mount. “We all want to get an agreement because people need it and it’s urgent and our economy needs it,” Pelosi told Bloomberg TV in an interview....

Trump said he had signed an executive order on Tuesday which would hold Beijing accountable for the “oppressive” security law in the city, prohibiting the broadly defined crimes of subversion, sedition, terrorism and foreign collusion. By effectively banning criticism of the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the law spells an end to the relative freedoms Hong Kong had enjoyed since 1997 when it was handed over by the British....