While the game is now considered a classic in Pittsburgh — one of few for the club post-1979 — it started out very ordinary. Some might even say boring. The Buccos and Cubs were scoreless heading into the bottom of the fifth on a cold, dreary Sunday afternoon at Three Rivers Stadium with a combined three hits between them. That’s when Pittsburgh scratched across two runs. The Cubs answered right back with three runs in the top of the sixth....

April Powers, who was previously Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), spoke to Newsweek about the torrent of death threats and antisemitic messages she had been subjected to for weeks. Powers left the SCBWI after she shared a Twitter post last month that condemned the rise in antisemitic attacks that had occurred earlier this year, which triggered an avalanche of abuse online....

“I was in the NFL when I was about 6 years old,” Talib said Tuesday as he reminisced about his daydreams, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I used to be Deion (Sanders). I used to be (Michael) Irvin. We used to write papers — I got in trouble one time, fourth grade … fifth grade, one of those grades. We had to write a little, one-page thing on what we were gonna be when we grow up, so I put, ‘I’m gonna be an NFL player....

A Newsweek analysis found that the semi-automatic rifle was used in 21 mass shootings over the past decade. Among those incidents are some of the deadliest mass shootings in the nation’s history, including the Las Vegas shooting, which left 59 people dead; the Orlando, Florida, nightclub shooting, which killed 50; and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut, which killed 28. On Monday afternoon, a gunman opened fire at a grocery store in Boulder, killing 10 people, including 51-year-old veteran police officer Eric Talley, who was the first to report to the scene....

The clubs will be Dubai’s Al Ahli, Al Shabab, and Dubai – with the resulting club being called “Shabab Al-Ahli”. The logo was also unveiled at a function. Al Jazira and Ali Mabkhout dominate AGL awards It was also announced that HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed will head the new club while HH Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohamed joins as VP, and HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohamed as 2nd VP....

Meteorologists have predicted the blast to target much of the U.S. in the days leading up to Christmas. The rush of much colder than normal air is expected to be accompanied by blizzard-like conditions that could halt holiday travel and bitter, gusty wind that could plummet wind chill temperatures to as high as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. Northern Plains states like Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming have already been hit with subzero temperatures and are expected to endure the arctic blast the longest....

After that stylistic detour, fans might have expected Arctic Monkeys—Turner, drummer Matt Helders, bassist Nick O’Malley and guitarist Jamie Cook—to return to the earlier brash rock for their next album. But the band from Sheffield remains determined to evolve and defy expectations, as indicated by The Car, released October 21 via Domino Records. It’s a continuation of the trippy and elegant after-hours vibe mined on Tranquility Base, although the music—featuring strings and horns this time—sounds more loose, atmospheric and expansive....

Drawn in a daunting Group D alongside France, Denmark and Tunisia, the Socceroos were given little hope of advancing, let alone winning a game. Well Graham Arnold’s side not only won one game, they won two, and booked their place in the knockout stages for just the second time in Australia’s history as a result. But after overcoming Tunisia and Denmark, the Socceroos now face Argentina and Lionel Messi in the Round of 16....

Kardashian turned 41 on October 21 and the singer marked the occasion by sharing an image of the reality TV star as a baby on the homepage of beyonce.com. Next to the photo were the words “Happy Birthday Kim Kardashian.” The website also offered birthday wishes to rappers Doja Cat and Snoop Dogg, who were born on October 21 too—though some years apart. The Kardashian message has sparked speculation that the two women’s rumored feud is over....

This may shock some viewers, who have questioned the sustainability of the couple’s relationship due to Brandon’s parents. Julia, a Russian immigrant, just moved to America on the series. There, she planned to start a life with Brandon and marry him in 90 Days. Her bubble of relationship ideals burst quickly, though, when rules set by Brandon’s parents got in the way. For much of the season, Julia and Brandon were banned from sleeping in the same room....

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Submucosal: Grow inside the uterine cavityIntramural: Embed into the muscle wall of the uterusSubserosal: Grow along the outside wall of the uterusPedunculated: Connected to the outside of the uterus by a thin stem Fibroids can range in size from 1 millimeter to 8 inches or larger. Some grow as large as a small melon. The exact cause of fibroids is unknown. However, certain risk factors—such as being Black, having a family history of fibroids, and obesity—may make you more prone to developing them....

Check with your local branch before traveling to confirm the exact hours of operation and any COVID-19 safety restrictions that may be in place. Here we look at the New Year’s Day hours at some fitness chains across the country. Planet Fitness Most Planet Fitness gyms are open every day throughout the year, including on New Year’s Day. Most branches are typically open 24 hours a day. Contact your local branch to confirm the exact hours of operation for January 1....

Well, the Boston Celtics have proven that sentiment to be dead wrong. In their first-round series against the Nets, the Celtics have outplayed and outclassed Brooklyn through three games. Boston’s versatile and hard-nosed defense has stifled Irving and clamped up Durant. And on offense, Brooklyn has no clue how to stop Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the Celtics. Brooklyn is now on the verge of being swept out of the playoffs as the Celtics are up 3-0 and hold all the momentum going into Game 4 on Tuesday....

Each Olympic medal must include the five rings symbol, the Greek goddess of victory Nike in front of the Panathinaikos Stadium in Athens and the official name of the respective Games (Games of the XXXII Olympiad Tokyo 2020), according to the International Olympic Committee. Despite the uniform elements, there is some flexibility from hosts to add their own style to the designs. So, are Olympic medals solid gold? What Are the Olympic Medals Made Of?...

If the DOJ proves its case, the officers should absolutely be charged and convicted. Still, one must ask, is justice the goal here? It has become the new norm for the federal Justice Department to open an investigation after every high-profile police killing. While it is understandable to hold officers accountable when using force on civilians, these investigations always seem to expand from the incident in question into an indictment of the entire police force....

At 3-5, the reigning Super Bowl champions now have an uphill battle just to return to the playoffs coming out of Week 9. Sean McVay’s team had hoped to play better offense after a much-needed Week 7 bye, but a lopsided 31-14 loss to the 49ers was followed by 16-13 heartbreak against the Buccaneers. The Rams are now averaging only 16.4 points per game. They averaged 27.1 points last season....

Not at all. In July or August of 2005 we started telling our brokers that the market was beginning to slow and we needed to start preparing for this. How did you prepare for the slowdown? First, let me say we still have a fairly strong market. Jobs, income and interest rates are in great shape. The forecasts say this will still be the third-best year for home sales in history....

During the group stages, there were up to four games per day, and even as we reached the Round of 16 there was no let up in the action, with two games per day keeping football fans engrossed as the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe carried their sides to the quarterfinals. However, as the sides prepare for the next stage, we will see our first day without games since the tournament began, but why the sudden pause now?...

If you’re considering LASIK surgery, you should undergo a thorough examination by an ophthalmologist to determine if you’re a good candidate for the procedure. The exam should include a discussion of your medical history as well as your lifestyle. This article explains the three problems LASIK is designed to fix, the potential side effects of the surgery, who is likely to benefit from LASIK surgery, and the seven eye tests that will help you and your eyecare provider decide if LASIK is right for you....