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Chinese authorities shut down businesses and nonessential public institutions and required residents to stay at home, according to a notice posted online, the Associated Press reported. Travel in and out of Ruili was banned Monday after the first cases were reported. Ruili is a city in the southwestern province of Yunnan that borders Myanmar, a country struggling to contain the virus. Myanmar reported 3,602 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, state media said Wednesday....

This article takes a closer look at how chordoma is diagnosed, including the types of tests and imaging involved. Self-Checks Chordoma cannot be accurately diagnosed at home without a physician. But it is possible to check for some of the signs that could potentially indicate a chordoma is growing. The exact symptoms of chordoma will be different for everyone, depending on the size and location of the tumor. Some of the tell-tale signs of chordoma include:...

Bosh flew to Canada on the same plane as Heat owner Micky Arison ahead of the team’s second-round opener against the Raptors, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Bosh, who is out indefinitely after experiencing issues with blood clots, reportedly did the same in the team’s first round series vs. the Hornets. MORE: Worst NBA chokes of all time | Bosh has no plans to retire Speculation has surrounded why Bosh and his team are at odds over his return to the court....

Froome made the most of the final stage, which was more like a ceremony for the cyclist as he enjoyed a glass of champagne with 100km to go on the stage and race. The 30-year-old was declared as the winner of the Tour when they entered Paris for the first time, courtesy of contender Nairo Quintana conceding. Defending champion Vincenzo Nibali finished 4th overall, more than 8 minutes behind Froome....

Chris Jericho on Ralphus almost coming to WWE During the interview, Chris Jericho revealed how he teamed up with Ralphus when he was a part of WCW. Jericho had a good time with the gimmick, with Ralphus wearing a crop top with ‘Jericho Personal Security’ written on it. Chris Jericho went on to reveal that Ralphus hardly understood wrestling, and despite being a heel got cheers from the crowd as he acted like a face....

He’ll get into scuffles, like this one with Robin Lopez or this one with Chris Kaman. Don’t forget the time he crashed into Anthony Davis’ knees or everyone’s favorite memory of Paul — when he punched Julius Hodge in the family jewels. MORE: These guys should be All-Stars, but won’t be | Karl-Anthony Towns sinks insane shot It’s nothing new. So when Paul pulled Hawks center Al Horford to the floor on Wednesday to free up his teammate DeAndre Jordan, was anyone really surprised?...

Trump appeared to be upset that he and fellow Republicans were not given enough credit for helping to pass Criminal Justice Reform, also known as the First Step Act, on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and chose to hit out against the EGOT-winning singer and his wife, a model and TV presenter. In December 2018, Trump signed the First Step Act into law after it was passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate....

It’s who you are and what you’re made of. How are you going to respond? “From the time we could walk, we were competing,” Christian Hackenberg says. “If you think about it, everywhere you look in life, you’re competing in some way, shape and form.” MORE: SN Top 25 QBs for 2015 | Top 25 RBs | Top 50 overall players Want to know why a high school quarterback who could have played anywhere in the country chose to play in college football’s version of Siberia?...

Otherwise, the heavy first-half touches the rookie first-round running back got Wednesday against most of the Texans’ first-string defense — seven carries for 33 yards — left Carolina fans wanting a whole lot more of that when it counts. FANTASY SOURCE: RB rankings | SN’s Top 200 McCaffrey’s highlight was a 12-yard run between the tackles on his team’s second possession in which he squirted past Houston’s linebackers to fight for a first down....

Prepared remarks obtained by the Associated Press reveal that Miller’s upcoming testimony before Congress amount to the most detailed account of the Pentagon’s actions following accusations that officials were slow to call in the National Guard. The remarks include defense of Miller’s hesitance to call in the military due to “hysteria” over a military coup and concerns that the military would be part of a plot to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election....

There’s already a big cast of characters in the Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. With so many party setups possible, players are going to need some good equipment and accessories to max out their potential in battle. There are a lot of accessories that players can buy, steal from enemies, or will be dropped from bosses.RELATED: Chrono Cross: The Best Party Set-Ups, RankedWhile most accessories are pretty useful, there are a few that players should make sure to get....

If you’re especially healthy and fit for your age, your biological age may well be lower than your chronological age. But if you’re sedentary, chronically ill, or in poor physical condition, your biological age may be higher. Research suggests that biological age is more accurate than chronological age for predicting the onset of disease and death. This article looks at chronological versus biological aging, how biological age is determined, and how you may be able to lower your biological age....

“We have one hell of a quarterback. We have a great player and a great leader there,” Pagano said Tuesday, via ESPN.com. “Thank God we have the guy we have.” MORE: See where the Colts ended up in Week 3 Power Rankings | 0-2, 2-0; does it matter? Luck threw three interceptions and lost a fumble against the Jets, prompting Pagano to tee off on his team’s lack of ball security (with eight turnovers) in its first two games....

Narratively, Chucky’s season 2 finale is one of the season’s most concise episodes. With many of the season’s mysteries already being answered, it allows the Chucky finale to form its own significance for the franchise. “Chucky Actually” begins by dismissing last week’s suggestion that the group had successfully rid the world of Chucky once and for all. Unfortunately for them and fortunately for fans of the killer doll, there continues to be a plethora of ways Chucky continues to come back....

Sharon Bradley, 62, stole nearly three-quarters of a million dollars from the Calvary Baptist Church, where she served as the finance secretary for over 11 years, the sheriff said. “Over the last five years alone, [Bradley] has stolen $768,000. I didn’t make that up. $768,000 that we can prove,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a press conference Wednesday. Judd said the case started when retired Maj. Mike Pruitt, formerly of the sheriff’s office, and who serves as head deacon at Calvary Baptist Church, looked to “shore up” the books for the interim pastor as the church undergoes a change in leadership....

The task force was established last year after Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told the General Synod that there was “no doubt” the Church of England remained “deeply institutionally racist.” The report focused on action. It noted that formal discussions about racism have been taking place in the church since the mid-1980s, including 20 reports and 160 recommendations, but “action had fallen short.” The report said: “The Taskforce recognizes the apologies and lament witnessed in the Church over racial sin, but repentance requires more than apology....

“Yes, we got the sweeter result the other day but it’s a new test tomorrow. We have played Mohun Bagan twice this season but couldn’t garner a single point. We are aware of their football acumen and we respect them,” coach Alfred Fernandes said. Newly-recruited striker Willis Plaza bombed a brace in the qualifiers to propel the Red Machines to the Round of 16 and he’ll be the ’trump card’ for the Goan outfit tomorrow as well....

Two months ago, The Washington Post reported that the agency’s director, William J. Burns, had delivered a confidential warning to leading figures in Russian intelligence, saying if the U.S. found out they were intentionally causing the mysterious illness, there would be “consequences.” But it was reported on Thursday that a CIA interim assessment had ruled out the idea that a hostile foreign power was behind the syndrome, which is characterized by symptoms including migraines, nausea, memory lapses, vertigo and dizziness....

The unnamed individual is the 136th CIA officer known to have been killed on active duty with the CIA. While the agency does not routinely comment on its operations abroad, it tweeted in September that its memorial wall featured 135 stars honoring officers who “gave their lives in service to their country.” The Times said it was unclear whether the officer died during an enemy attack or was killed in a counterterrorism raid....

Smith lined up in the pistol formation, with an offset backfield behind him. When the ball was snapped, the running backs went right. Smith went left. MORE: Must-see photos | Week 7 live blog | Defensive touchdowns | Superman flip The confusion seemed to fake out the Texans, who stood and watched as Smith scored the go-ahead touchdown. It seems like everything is going right for the Chiefs this season, even when players aren't on the same page....