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When Williams walked onstage, he told the judge his story very briefly. “I was just incarcerated for 37 years for somebody else’s crime,” he said. “DNA freed me.” Before his performance, he said that singing helped him get through the time that he was in prison. “When-you know-you’re faced with dark times, what I’d do was I would pray and sing,” he said. “This is how I got peace.”...

Meteorologists say temperatures in parts of Siberia could reach well into the 90s over the next few days, the latest heat wave in a year that has seen unusually persistent warm weather in the region. “Savage heat for several days incoming for Siberia. Again,” tweeted Scott Duncan from utility company EDF Energy. Duncan said the minimum temperature in some parts of Arctic Siberia will not drop below 68 degrees Fahrenheit for several days, what some countries refer to as a “tropical night,” according to a series of tweets....

Some believe these campus controversies bring an appropriate level of attention to a new vision of social justice, and some believe it is an indication of an illiberal left that has become intolerant of any expression that does not conform to the way they wish to define socially appropriate norms. However, the point of this column is not to wade into the midst of this debate, but instead suggest that these campus dust ups miss the point and have failed to recognize the real fight both sides of these debates need to focus on....

While a wedding was scheduled, and both showed up looking glamorous, the pair ultimately decided not to wed. This was a choice on Damian’s behalf, which upset Giannina. The pair had a heated discussion after the ended ceremony, which resulted in both claiming they felt heartbroken. Damian’s argument against marriage was that he didn’t think Giannina was truly ready to be his wife. This came after weeks of the pair fighting, and Giannina admitting she may have fallen out of love with Damian....

Falling on a Monday this year, this public holiday means that some businesses and federal departments will be closed. Monday mornings are, for some, a chance to get a work out in before going back to the daily grind. But are Gyms Open on Veterans Day? 24 Hour Fitness: To allow employees to have time with their families on public holidays, these gyms will be offering fewer hours of operation on Veterans Day....

Recently, an article in The Times of Israel covered media personality and former news-show host Daphne Barak, who took her vast library of high-profile interviews — some of which dated back almost four decades — and digitized them, turning segments into collectible NFTs. During the interview, the California recall election and Barak’s nifty idea came up. Being that Barak’s husband, Erbil Gunasti, ran for mayor in Palm Springs, California, in 2015, and later became a delegate for then-candidate Donald Trump in the RNC conventions in 2016, and again in 2020, Barak and Gunasti had become involved in the recall race, too....

But the ‘Special Ks’ captivated the tennis world by beating the world No.1 pairing on their way to lifting the championship at Melbourne Park. The close relationship between Kyrgios and Kokkinakis made for plenty of entertaining antics during their matches. Will Kyrgios and Kokkinakis be renewing their pairing for Australian Open 2023? MORE: Nick Kyrgios vs Novak Djokovic tickets sell out in minutes for blockbuster practice match Are Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis playing doubles at the Australian Open in 2023?...

But what if you’re not able to cook, or just simply can’t be bothered? Well, Newsweek has rounded up details of some of the most popular food franchises and chains across the U.S., and whether or not they’re open on July 4—alongside a little information about the holiday itself. Otherwise known as Independence Day, the Fourth of July, celebrates the U.S. independence from Britain. On July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies, which were at war with Great Britain, declared themselves to be independent states and no longer under British rule....

Observed as a national holiday, many restaurants across the country may close to honor their veterans, while others might remain open to provide them with special deals. Newsweek has scoured the country to find out whether your favorite restaurants will be open during the public holiday. Are Restaurants Open on Veterans Day? Applebee’s: This restaurant will be open to give veterans a free meal. Available on November 11, 2019 (participating locations)....

Radiculopathy is a condition in which a nerve root in the spinal column is compressed. Sciatica is a type of lumbar (lower spine) radiculopathy in which the sciatic nerve is compressed. Age as Sciatica Risk Factor The most common causes of sciatica change with age. Sciatica most commonly occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. It may happen with any sudden pressure on the disks that cushion bones of the lower spine, such as during work activities or exercise....

But not even an element as embedded as the kickoff can be so sacred in a sport defined by perpetual change. Keep in mind the forward pass was illegal through the first few decades of football’s existence; so what exactly is this “fabric of the game?” The kickoff elimination conversation is not about a safety-related slippery slope that could lead to an avalanche of rule changes — if such a slope even exits, one could argue the NFL is already sliding downhill, anyway....

The Arena-led U.S. entered the final day of the region’s qualifying needing just a point against Trinidad and Tobago to guarantee a spot in the 2018 event in Russia, but a shock 2-1 defeat denied the Stars and Stripes entry to the summer tournament. Arena, who had taken over for the fired Jurgen Klinsmann following a pair of U.S. losses to open the Hexagonal, opened his second tenure with the national team with a long unbeaten streak during the summer which included a victory in the 2017 Gold Cup....

Having announced his decision to bow out from the biggest stage of all before the tournament began, Messi has put on a show for fans at the 2022 edition, scoring four goals and grabbing two assists, including a magical one against the Netherlands in the quarterfinal. Despite the Messi magic, it hasn’t been plain sailing for La Albiceleste, with a shock opening defeat to Saudi Arabia, almost coughing up a two goal lead in the Round of 16 against Australia, then doing exactly that against the Dutch in the quarterfinals....

Line: Utah -3 Total: 145 MORE: College hoops live odds | ATS standings Trends: Arizona 22-6 SU, 15-13 ATS, 19-9 O/U. Utah 22-7 SU, 14-13-1 ATS, 16-12 O/U. KenPom efficiency ratings: Arizona 16 (overall), 19 (offense), 34 (defense). Utah 23, 23, 54 Effective FG percentage: Arizona 54.4, Utah 55.8 EFG% against: Arizona 46.4, Utah 47.3 Pick: Utah -3 MORE: College hoops live scoreboard

Pena was charged with both sexual assault and unlawful sexual conduct stemming from an alleged incident in August 2018. He was also charged with unlawful sexual conduct in connection with an alleged incident in June 2019. “To ensure that the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is best able to protect victim’s rights and hold criminals accountable in the pursuit of justice, it is important that this agency has a collaborative, working relationship with public safety professionals,” Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said in a Wednesday statement....

Matthew Riser, 57, was arrested Sunday. In an argument for his pretrial detention on Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Flagstaff charged Riser caused the blaze after attempting to burn a pile of toilet paper while camping roughly 80 yards from where the “pipeline fire” later began, according to court documents obtained by AZ Daily Sun. Riser was stopped by police after being observed “driving rapidly away from the wildfire” in a white pickup truck on Sunday, police said....

Republican leaders of Maricopa County—the most populous in Arizona—have long rejected baseless allegations that President Joe Biden’s victory over former President Donald Trump there was fraudulent. They repeatedly criticized Cyber Ninjas, which was hired by Arizona Senate Republicans in late March 2021 to conduct the controversial audit. On Thursday, a spokesperson confirmed to The Guardian and NBC News that the company would be shutting down after it refused to release documents to an Arizona newspaper despite a judge’s order....

Woods, a former Republican who switched his party affiliation to become a Democrat in 2018, served as the attorney general of Arizona from 1991 to 1999. Like a number of other prominent Republicans, Woods was staunchly opposed to former President Donald Trump and described him as the “least qualified ever” ahead of the 2016 presidential election. On Friday, Woods took aim at the ongoing election audit in Arizona which was launched based on Trump’s groundless claims that the 2020 election was “rigged” or “stolen” by Democrats and President Joe Biden....

That didn’t keep Texas from seeking out his replacement. MORE: Bowl projections | Top rivalries | Best BCS moments Arizona State athletic director Steve Patterson will be the Longhorns next athletic director. Sports Illustrated and the Austin American-Statesman first reported the news, but Arizona State president Michael Crow confirmed it Tuesday when he announced that James Rund will serve as ASU’s interim athletic director with Patterson taking the Texas job, according to azcentral....