VoteVets.org was originally established to inform American citizens on issues in the Iraq war. They currently address a number of matters including unemployment, foreign policy, labor, immigration, LGBTQ, and environmental issues. The statement from Goodwin reads, “It is disgusting that Donald Trump’s allies have attacked a wounded warrior, like Lt. Col. Vindman, as having dual loyalties to Ukraine, simply because he is telling the truth to Congress about Trump’s abuse of power....

Both the Black Knights and Midshipmen will don uniforms that honor the respective histories of their corresponding military branches. Army will sport the “Old Ironsides” uniform on Saturday, which honors the 80th anniversary of the 1st Armored Division, the U.S.’s first armored division to see battle in World War II. Likewise, Navy will feature an astronaut-themed look that honors the branch’s historical ties to NASA. The Naval Academy has produced 54 astronauts, more than any other university in America (including, of course, the Air Force and West Point)....

The flamethrowing free-agent closer has agreed to terms with the Yankees on a five-year, $86 million contract, as first reported by Fox Sports late Wednesday. That’s $24 million more than the record deal fellow reliever Mark Melancon received from the Giants, making Chapman far and away baseball’s highest-paid closer. MORE: Worst free-agent signings ever New York sent Chapman to the Cubs in a blockbuster at last season’s trade deadline in exchange for four prospects, including highly regarded shortstop Gleyber Torres....

A team of scientists identified nine causes of death associated with exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), including three not previously recognized—chronic kidney disease, hypertension and dementia. Cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes, lung cancer, and pneumonia also contributed to the count. PM2.5 are pollution particles (or droplets) equal or smaller to 2.5 microns—a size so minuscule it is roughly 30 times smaller than a strand of human hair, according to the New York State Department of Health....

After last week’s away loss to Paris Saint-Germain where the Cote d’Ivoire international netted a late consolation, the hosts were looking to return to Stade Pierre-Mauroy with a positive result but were frustrated by Thierry Laurey’s side. Despite dominating the encounter with 18 shots [eight on target] mustered towards their visitors’ goal they had to settle for a share of the spoils, with their star man - on from start to finish - unable to get his ninth Ligue 1 goal of the season....

The Spain midfielder has made just 11 appearances this term, the last of which came in October’s 6-0 Champions League win over Ludogorets, due to a problematic ankle injury. Wenger plays down Barcelona talk Recent reports suggested the 32-year-old will remain unavailable for the remainder of the campaign after suffering a setback, but Wenger remains cautiously optimistic that he can still be involved this term. “With Cazorla, I am not specialised enough to say when he will return because it is a special problem....

The Gunners slipped to a 3-1 defeat at capital rivals Chelsea on Saturday, leaving them 12 points adrift of the table-topping Blues. A 13-year wait for top-flight glory appears set to be extended in north London, with Arsene Wenger’s side heading in the wrong direction. WATCH: Ozil blasts Alexis & Monreal They could end the weekend outside of the top four, with Champions League qualification far from guaranteed. It is their inability to pick up positive results against those in and around them that continues to hold them back, particularly on the road....

The Germany international’s current deal at Emirates Stadium expires next summer, with Goal revealing that Manchester United and Barcelona are both interested in signing the playmaker. Arsenal 4/6 to win at Watford Despite Ozil’s somewhat precarious contract situation, and being free to talk with foreign clubs over a possible switch in January, no offer of a new deal has arrived from Arsenal. Goal understands that remaining with the Gunners is still a realistic option for the 28-year-old, however, with Ozil’s case being different to that of Alexis Sanchez, who is determined to leave the club on a free in 2018....

The Gunners returned to winning ways over the weekend, with a clean sheet secured in a 2-0 victory over Hull City. Lewy predicts few Arsenal chances They did, however, endure a few nervy moments against the struggling Tigers before wrapping up the points. Wenger had seen his side suffer back-to-back defeats in the Premier League against Watford and Chelsea before getting back on track. Those setbacks have left Arsenal 10 points off the title-chasing pace in fourth and seemingly playing for Champions League qualification once again....

Many of the club’s recent home matches, most notably Premier League fixtures against Manchester City and Stoke, have been greeted with indifference by supporters, leaving vast areas of empty seating at the Emirates Stadium. It comes as a response to another inconsistent season, in which the Gunners have failed to properly challenge for a top-four finish and will rely upon the Europa League in order to secure Champions League football....

The Frenchman’s side only needed a goal to take their Europa League semi-final with Atletico Madrid to extra-time and despite a brave showing were only able to muster one shot on target throughout 90 minutes as the Lyon final and Wenger’s final hurrah escaped the Gunners at a chilly Wanda Metropolitano stadium. Diego Simeone was banished to the directors box following his touchline ban in the first leg yet the instructions to his team were clear for all to see; contain the runs from Arsenal’s full-backs, block off the penetrative midfield runs from Aaron Ramsey which caused Simeone’s side so many issues in the first leg and ensure Diego Costa gets in the faces of the north Londoners defence....

Arsene Wenger targeted the France international in 2017, only to see late approaches knocked back prior to the transfer deadline passing. Interest may, however, be rekindled once a new man takes the helm at Emirates Stadium. Lemar, as a 22-year-old talent, remains a solid option for several suitors for the present and future, with Pires of the opinion that he could be heading to England after World Cup 2018....

The national honour was bestowed on the 68-year-old by his former player at Monaco and country’s president, George Weah in Monrovia on Friday. The presidential recognition comes as appreciation for Wenger’s contributions to sports in Africa. The former Gunners boss who arrived at the Roberts International Airport on Wednesday , gave Weah his first taste of European football after bringing him to Monaco from Cameroonian club Tonnerre Yaounde in 1988....

The 28-year-old Chilean has been the source of constant transfer gossip over the course of the summer having been linked with moves to Bayern Munich and Manchester City, though the German club’s president, Uli Hoeness, called a deal for the player “unfeasible.” Mou wants two more signings Despite the constant speculation, Wenger remains confident that he will be able to hold onto his star man, who is in the final year of his contract....

Despite all reports that he will not resign with the team, TSN’s Pierre Lebrun reported the Blue Jackets offered the 2016 Calder Trophy winner an eight-year contract with an AAV of $12 million. The contract would give Panarin the second highest AAV in the NHL behind only Connor McDavid. Panarin posted a career-high 87 points (28-59–87) and a plus-14 rating in 79 games this season along with 11 points (5-6–11) in 10 playoff games....

The clip shares the story of how Biden took the train to work as a senator for more than 30 years in order to spend more time with his family in Delaware. The video features several Amtrak workers discussing seeing Biden on the train for years, praising the expected Democratic presidential nominee for treating them like “important people.” Staff member Gregg Weaver also described how Biden got in contact with him while serving as vice president after Weaver suffered a heart attack....

This is R.E.M. in a nutshell: a self-righteous dig at polluters, and a self-effacing dig at grandstanding rock stars, all filmed in jumbled montage just because it looks cooler that way. R.E.M. is the little Georgia band with the big global consciousness. Formed in the late days of punk, they’ve moved into the mainstream with their integrity and fastidiousness intact, pursing their lips alike at vulgarity within the rock world and evil without....

The two Canadian cases bring the variant closer to the U.S., where it had not yet been detected as of Monday morning. Elsewhere in the world, the variant has been found in countries including Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Britain, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Canada, and South Africa, according to Reuters on Sunday. Omicron has caused alarm because it is more heavily mutated than any other COVID variant....

Both teams faced the same dilemma in training camp and made the choices that left Matt Moore and Ryan Mallett playing the second half Thursday night. Both, of course, had chances to sign Colin Kaepernick over the summer, and chose not to. Whether because of their continued quarterback ineptitude or by the always-possible worst-case injury scenario, both teams’ chickens may be coming home to roost. MORE STEELE: Does NFL want to get rid of hits like Alonso’s, or not?...

According to data from The New York Times on 10 December, Connecticut has seen a 123 percent rise in number of daily cases over the past 14 days, making it the state where COVID cases are rising most quickly. That figure now stands at 1,676 new cases a day. The North Mariana Islands follows, with a 107 percent increase in average daily cases over the last 14 days. It now records on average 65 new cases a day....