Navalny was sentenced Tuesday by Moscow’s Simonovsky District Court to two years and eight months to be served in a penal colony, after Russian authorities accused him of parole violations stemming from a 2014 fraud charge that carried a suspended sentence. The sentencing follows his ascent against the odds through the ranks of Russia’s notoriously limited choices to challenge more than two full decades of rule under President Vladimir Putin and his officials, and a direct brush with death in surviving an apparent poisoning he and his supporters at home and abroad blame on the Kremlin....

Among Arizona Democrats and Capitol Hill aides, rumors started circulating Thursday night that Kyrsten Sinema was going to leave the Democratic Party, news she made official in a Friday morning media blitz. The decision by the controversial Arizona senator to become an independent has thrown the 2024 Senate race into uncertainty, raising questions about who will face her, and if any candidate can thread the political needle and garner enough support without gifting Republicans a Senate seat....

Barty bowed out of tennis as world number one and on the back of winning the Australian Open in January. Having previously played professional cricket and also being a handy golfer, some have speculated Barty could be eyeing off a potential sport switch. The 25-year-old has been enjoying some of that speculation and didn’t rule out returning as an athlete in some form. “I have seen some brilliant photoshops (of me) as a jockey, lawn bowls....

A total of 23 people, including United players, coaching staff and journalists, were killed when the plane carrying them crashed following its third attempt to take off in treacherous conditions at Munich-Riem Airport on February 6, 1958. Young, who joined from Aston Villa in 2011, says being part of the club has helped him to understand the importance of remembering the tragedy and believes the current team have a “duty” to keep the spirit of Matt Busby’s young squad alive....

The $4.2 billion railway to Tibet has caused its share of political headaches as well. Not long after communist soldiers marched into the Tibetan capital of Lhasa in 1950, Mao Zedong dreamed of a railway to the roof of the world. (Mao liked trains; he often conducted rolling mini-Politburo meetings in special carriages staffed by comely female attendants.) But the Himalayan region is a restive place. Tibetans staged an abortive, CIA-encouraged uprising in 1959, during which Tibet’s religious leader the Dalai Lama fled to exile in India, where he lives today....

No, the Democrats aren’t running Pete Seeger for the Senate in Oklahoma – it’s Rep. Dave McCurdy, widely regarded as one of the more responsible and creative moderates in the Congress, at least until Inhofe got hold of him. Now he’s struggling to survive, and the tide seems to be running out: most polls have the race near even, which means Inhofe is probably ahead, given the evangelical fervor (and greater likelihood to vote) on the right this year....

Former Red Devils star Beckham forged a successful career out of his ability to provide pinpoint crosses from the flanks and defence-splitting passes from deep. De Bruyne 13/2 first scorer v Feyenoord Belgium international De Bruyne is now doing likewise in the Premier League, with few players in Europe’s top five divisions able to match his assist return since moving to the Etihad Stadium in 2015. Neville has now paid him the ultimate compliment by likening him to Beckham, with both players possessing remarkable vision and the ability to conjure up opportunities with apparent ease....

Fortunately, there is no chance that the space rock—known as 310442 (2000 CH59)—will strike our planet. At its closest approach it will come within 4.5 million miles of our planet, or about 19 times the Earth-moon distance. This close approach will take place on December 26 at 07:54 a.m. UTC, or 2:54 a.m. EST, CNEOS data shows. Based on its brightness, the asteroid is estimated to measure between 919 and 2,034 feet in diameter, making it bigger than One World Trade Center in New York—the tallest building the United States—which stands at a height of 1,776 feet....

The space rock, called 2013 BO76, will be traveling at just over 30,000 miles per hour when it makes its pass by our planet. Thankfully, although the asteroid is classed as “potentially hazardous” it’s expected to remain at a safe distance. 2013 BO76 is due to make its close approach on Thursday, March 24th, at 6:55 p.m. ET, according to NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). It is important to remember that the term “close approach” is relative....

According to CNEOS data, the object (2019 UO) is projected to fly by Earth at 9.4 kilometers per second on Friday January 10, 2020. It is expected to do so at a minimum possible close-approach distance of 0.03376 astronomical units (au) or 13.07 lunar distance (LD), meaning it is a little over 13 times the Earth-Moon distance. That is a minimum distance of 3,138,000 miles or 5,050,000 kilometers. The Earth has a circumference of 24,901 miles or 40,075 kilometers....

What separates a toner from an astringent? Why should you choose one product over the other? What Is Toner? Toner is a water-based skin care product. It’s mainly used to remove makeup and cleanser residue that may be left behind on your skin after washing your face. Glycerin and other humectants are typically prime ingredients in toners. They can help hydrate the skin and leave it feeling softer and smoother....

Although financial terms weren’t been disclosed, ESPN.com called Correa’s contract with adidas a “huge, record-setting” deal. MORE: The 11 most controversial players in MLB history | The best and worst of MLB’s new spring training caps “This deal assures that Carlos will be compensated at the highest levels of Major League Baseball,” Correa’s marketing manager, Frankie Higginbotham, told Fox 26. Correa had been with Nike, but that deal expired in the offseason....

Like all of his teammates, Musgrove watched from afar as Hurricane Harvey drenched Houston for days, and his heart broke as pictures and videos continued to roll in. When the Astros finally got back into town on Thursday night, Musgrove decided to do something special. This was MLB’s special Childhood Cancer Awareness Weekend — teams that played on Friday wore gold wristbands and decals — and with that on his mind, Musgrove had a brilliant idea....

MORE: 2016 All-Star Game in photos | Cubs ready for second half Gurriel, who defected from Cuba in May, was declared a free agent in June after hitting .500/.589/.874 with 15 home runs and 51 RBIS in 49 games last season. It’s unclear where Gurriel fits into Houston’s plans. The Astros are set at second base and shortstop with All-Star Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, respectively. Even Luis Valbuena is having a respectable season as the every-day third baseman....

Psoriatic Arthritis and Inflammation Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis integrally linked to psoriasis. In most cases, psoriasis precedes psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that targets cells in the outer layer of skin, triggering inflammation and the formation of skin plaques. Over time, the inflammation begins to “spill over” and affect other organ systems and, in the case of psoriatic arthritis, the joints. Symptoms include joint stiffness, pain, and swelling as well as fatigue and a reduced range of motion....

“Behind the Ukraine crisis lies the shadow of American hegemony,” the People’s Daily, which carries the party’s official viewpoints, said on page 3 of its March 29 edition. Author “Zhong Sheng”—the Chinese leadership’s pen name when expounding on international affairs—continues: “U.S.-led NATO’s eastward expansion is the root cause of the Ukraine crisis; the U.S. is the instigator of the Ukraine crisis.” The column is the first in a new series published by the CCP’s propaganda department, and the latest front in Beijing’s own years-long struggle against the postwar international order led from Washington....

The former Cowboys quarterback shot a 5-over 76 at the AT&T Byron Nelson on Thursday besting his previous best round in a PGA Tour event of 77. That still puts him well back of the projected cutline though as he sits in a tie for 148th place at the tournament. Romo though can brag he did best three golfers on the track though as Jose de Jesus Rodriguez shot 6 over and Jonathan Byrd and Martin Trainer both shot 7 over....

The race for the Golden Shoe The Barcelona forward already has 50 international goals to his name, with only Pele, Ronaldo and Romario ahead of him in the country’s scoring charts. Pele’s tally of 77 Brazil goals puts him well ahead of the pack, but Cafu, Brazil’s record appearance holder, thinks Neymar’s quality and age means he is going to break the mark. Cafu told FIFA: “All records exist only to be beaten....

At a congressional hearing before a subpanel of the House Oversight Committee, where tensions ran high at times between Owens and the other testifying witnesses, she said white supremacy and white nationalism would not crack the list of the top 100 issues facing African American communities today. “Based on the hierarchy of what’s impacting minority Americans, if I had to make a list of 100 things, white nationalism would not make the list,” Owens told lawmakers....

A-T affects a range of body systems, including the nervous system and immune system. Personal risk factors for A-T depend on your genetics. People with A-T are also at risk for various types of cancers. Ataxia-Telangiectasia Symptoms Symptoms of A-T appear in infancy and very early childhood. During these developmental years, parenting adults will see signs such as abnormal head swaying and difficulties in swallowing, chewing, breathing, speaking, and walking in their child....