Incredibly, this wasn’t the only false or outright racist thing I heard from educators in the six years I spent in middle school and high school there, from 1999-2005. I was also taught that there wasn’t a “Civil War” but a “War of Northern Aggression,” which was waged not to abolish slavery but to “end state’s rights.” From all these alternate facts and twisted narratives, I did learn something true: that history is fungible and can be shaped to suit any region’s needs....

I’ve been risking my life — and my son and mother’s lives — every time I put on my McDonald’s uniform because I can’t afford to miss a paycheck. My son has sickle cell anemia, a pre-existing condition that requires a lot of doctor’s visits and would put him at greater risk for COVID-19 complications if he got sick. My elderly mom lives with us, too. We rely on Medicaid and food stamps to get by....

The 35-year-old is the second highest scorer in the Premier League this season, with 13 goals in 19 appearances for the Red Devils. Man City fans horrified by Aguero meme Manager Jose Mourinho had been questioned whether he would rest the forward, but admitted that despite Ibrahimovic’s age, he would not drop him from his starting XI. Now the former Sweden international has echoed his manager’s claims, stating that he does not have ‘a normal body’ and that his training regime at Old Trafford is helping him stay at peak fitness....

The primitive elephant relative’s astonishing life - from regular migrations to his final moments - has been retraced by scanning a 9.5-foot banana-shaped right tusk. Chemical analysis reveals the first complete evidence of an extinct animal’s behavior and movements. The 8-ton creature, dubbed Buesching, was killed around 13,200 years ago, left mortally wounded after another mastodon’s tusk tip punctured the right side of its skull. The solitary rambler trekked to his preferred summer mating ground annually during the last three years of his life, venturing north from his winter home....

Some people enjoy adding other ingredients to iced lattes, including sweeteners, chocolate, and caramel, among many other options. Lattes are traditionally served hot. In this case, the milk is steamed until it gets foamy. The steamed milk is then poured over freshly-pulled espresso to make a latte. [3] X Research source There are many variations of these methods, but the concept is always the same. Many people add milk, sugar, and other things to their coffee....

Suzuki entered Wednesday afternoon’s game in San Diego needing just one hit to tie Pete Rose’s all-time record of 4,256. He got that hit with an infield single off Padres pitcher Luis Perdomo leading off the game at Petco Park. FOSTER: Sorry, Ichiro is king of nothing Suzuki did not reach base in his next three at-bats, but slapped a two-out double to right field off Fernando Rodney in the top of the ninth inning for hit No....

The committee says Republican Representative Priscilla Giddings should be stripped of one of her committee assignments for her actions. Lawmakers say that on social media and in a newsletter, Giddings shared links to a far-right blog that included the name, photo and personal details of an intern who reported being raped by Republican lawmaker Aaron von Ehlinger. The vote on the recommendation was made Tuesday, but the full House will have to reconvene for the vote....

“Bad plan at this time. Tips are pouring in. If a reward is offered, an exponential number of unuseful [sic] tips will flood in further bogging down LE. When/If tips stop coming in, this is the time for a reward. The FBI knows this. Let them do their work,” former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer wrote in a tweet, responding to a recent article about one of the victims’ mothers speaking about reward money....

Goncalves’ father told Fox News Digital the family hired Gray Law Criminal Defense attorney Shanon Gray, to assist with the flow of information as the investigation into the murders continues. Goncalves’ father has spoken out over the last few weeks, expressing rising frustration with the investigation into the murders, which has thus far not resulted in the identification of any suspects or the murder weapon. He told Fox News Digital that he doesn’t speak with police very often at this point in the investigation, which hit the one-month mark today....

Usually, oral herpes (cold sores) is caused by HSV-1 and genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. But it is possible for HSV-1 to cause genital herpes and HSV-2 to cause cold sores. There is really no way to tell by appearance alone whether an outbreak is caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2. At the same time, herpes sores may not be immediately recognized when they first appear. Or, they may be mistaken for other infections like canker sores or shingles....

Hillary DOWN - No place to turn for the needed delegates. Start campaign for Sen. majority leader. McCain UP - Botched N.Y. Times lobbyist piece unites the right behind him. Hit me again, my friend! Nader DOWN - The new Harold Stassen but without the twinkle. Sad to see a legacy so tarnished. Prince Harry UP - From donning a Nazi costume to fighting the Taliban. Is Ellen Page too young for him?...

But as with any top draft pick and hyped prospect, Simmons likely will be measured more by how he meets expectations than from a fair evaluation of his production on the court. Take a look at guys like Marvin Williams and Evan Turner, who each just got paid. Both have actually become solid contributors, but will always carry a largely negative aura for not producing like a No. 2 pick “should....

If the Democratic National Committee official and former state party chairman is successful in ousting the Trump-ally, it will place Democrats one step closer to retaking control of Congress’ upper chamber. But if Harrison loses, the race will go down as one the most expensive Senate loss in history, outpacing that of Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 Senate bid. As of October 14, Harrison raised nearly $109 million compared to Graham’s $74 million....

What if it snows and bad weather affects the outcome of the NFL’s showcase event? No worries. The NFL has a backup plan in case a major storm hits the area. The contingency plan for the Feb. 2 Super Bowl includes several possibilities: playing a day earlier on Saturday, moving it to Monday or Tuesday or to the next weekend, according to the Daily News. “There are postponement scenarios or rescheduling scenarios for 256 regular-season games each year....

Olney tweeted about speculation that the Braves will sign Mets ace Jacob deGrom if he opts out of the final year of his contract and becomes a free agent. DeGrom, who is yet to pitch this year because of a stress reaction in his scapula, made waves in March by stating his intention to opt out after the 2022 season. He is slated to make $30.5 million with New York in 2023 (plus a $32....

Although a bumper crowd is expected to turn up at the Darul Aman Stadium for the second leg Malaysia Cup semi-final match between Felda United and Kedah this Saturday, the Fighters striker Ifedayo Olusegun is not fazed by that possibility. The first leg match last Sunday had ended in a 1-1 draw, and all is still to play for between the two sides in Alor Star on this Saturday....

Prior to 2017, Opara had never played in more than 25 games in a season — a feat he managed only in 2016. Prior to that, he’d never played in more than 18, and had amassed just 52 games in six previous MLS season. Season-ending ankle and Achilles injuries limited him to just nine games in 2014 and 2015. But for the most part, Opara left the injury bug behind in 2017, even managing to come back from a mid-season concussion sustained during Sporting KC’s successful U....

The Pentagon has claimed the strike was targeted against suspected members of the al-Shabab East-African terrorist organization. “I have been deeply engaged on this question throughout my time in Congress, not only focused on the legal merits of individual strikes, but on how our militarized counter-terrorism approach to al-Shabaab fits into our overall strategy and policy towards Somalia,” Omar wrote in a letter to the White House on Friday. “In that respect, it is noteworthy that this week also saw reporting on the family members of Somali civilians killed by airstrikes conducted under the Trump Administration being unable to contact U....

Speaking at the Iowa People’s Presidential Forum over the weekend, Omar expressed hope that 2020 would bring about the inauguration of “a president who realizes we are not just fighting for one election—we are fighting for the very soul of our democracy and what society we want to become.” Asked whether Biden might have what it takes to lead that fight, Omar did not respond in the former vice president’s favor, according to The Guardian....

According to The Times of Israel, the Shurat HaDin organization has asked the Jerusalem District Court to order the country’s Interior Minister Aryeh Deri to deny Omar entry to Israel ahead of her scheduled trip to the country this month. Shurat HaDin—a civil rights group that represents victims of terrorism and advocates for Jewish and Israeli causes—is pressuring the government to block Omar from entering the country, using a controversial 2017 law that allows the state to ban any foreigner from entering the country who “knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel....