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Political journalists have been advising Americans to look at candidates for insights into how they are likely to govern if elected and not to dwell on their sound bites or hairstyles (“How She Would Govern,” Sept. 17). Your cover story provides real information about Hillary Clinton and what makes her tick. Especially telling is how she has learned to work within the system and manage power. I strongly suspect that Clinton is the most likely of all the Democratic candidates to take maximum advantage of the presidential powers that Bush has amassed....

The 14-year-old and David Vidales, who were battling for third position in the race, came together. Vidales went off the track while Maini went on to finish third only to be excluded from the results after the stewards ruled that the Indian had “pushed the competitor off the track”. Maini, however, appealed the ruling. After reviewing both video footage and the regulations regarding driver conduct on track, his exclusion was withdrawn and his third place was reinstated....

The next Apple event will take place on September 10, 2019. The official invite sent to press in an email says that it is “by invitation only,” though it is likely that the company will stream the event live on its site as it has done before. It will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater and will start at 10AM PST, so fans of the technology company will want to set their alarms ready for the big reveals....

Hryb works as the director of programming for Xbox Live and has been the face of the online network for quite some time. Many players will recognize his face as someone advertises Xbox Live deals from the home menu of the Xbox, or someone who is very active on social media. Recently, he took to Twitter to post a link to his blog, where he shared his gratitude and celebration of his 20th anniversary with Microsoft....

The Senate voted 50-48 on Thursday to extend the debt ceiling, the legal limit on how much outstanding debt the federal government can hold, through December 3. The deal came after a weeks-long partisan stalemate over the issue, and now the House must approve the extension. Hoyer announced the meeting shortly after the Senate vote, saying the House will convene to pass the stopgap measure and expected the decision would likely come the same night....

The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released a report on Wednesday titled “Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016 - 2020”, which looked at 173 instances of “targeted violence” from 2016 to 2020 in public or semipublic locations in the U.S. It also detailed key commonalities and trends regarding the assailants and the attacks. Out of the 180 attackers involved in these 173 instances, 76 percent of them exhibited behavior that caused concern in others or shared “concerning communications” before their attacks, the report said....

Grandmaster Nightfalls are tailored towards the top end of players and become available many weeks into a Destiny 2 season. They are power-capped (meaning players’ power level advantages don’t matter after a certain point) and filled with Champions. RELATED: Destiny 2 Celestial Nighthawk Exotic Has Game-Breaking Glitch Players are penalized very hard for making mistakes or overreaching in Grandmaster difficulty, which is why many resort to cheesing or exploiting. User BetrayalFromBehind has shared a glitching trick to make the Strike a whole lot shorter and easier....

Recently, the truth about some planned romances in Mass Effect 2 came to light, making a lot of players and fans unhappy with some design decisions. Namely, Jack from Mass Effect 2 was supposed to be pansexual and have a romance option with FemShep, while Jacob Taylor (also in Mass Effect 2) was supposed to be a romance option for BroShep. One fan group went further into the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition audio files and found recorded lines that hint at same-sex romance options for a slew of characters....

No Coverage for Routine Eye Exams Patients are often surprised when they call to make an appointment for their annual eye exam and inform the office staff that they have enrolled in Medicare. The receptionist usually responds, “Okay, great! Thank you for giving us that information. I do want to make you aware that while Medicare does cover medically necessary eye care and office visits, it does not pay for routine eye exams....

But first Europe must get Washington’s attention. American presidents, particularly newly elected ones, tend to underestimate the Continent—a reflection of the very different ways in which America and Europe engage with the world. Even after its chastening experience in Iraq, the United States continues to believe that the foundation of its foreign policy rests on its ability to project overwhelming military hard power on short notice nearly anywhere in the world....

How it works: a customer goes to an AAI clinic to speak to a “concierge” in a beauty consultation, where he or she chooses from a menu of services: highlighting the bangs, upping a cup size, injecting Botox, etc. The concierge relays the picks to the right players–a hairstylist, a plastic surgeon, a cosmetic dentist. All then confer to make sure the new parts fit. Prices range, but the total makeover’s likely to cost about $20,000....

For at least 12 New Hampshire Republicans, that’s the basic anatomy of the ideal 1996 presidential candidate–Mr. Right, so to speak. The group of seven men and five women was brought together last week for NEWSWEEK by New England Interviewing of Bedford, N.H. to discuss what they wanted in their next standard-bearer. The panel reflected the state’s legendary antitax sentiment, as well as raw memories of the recent recession: economic concerns dominated the discussion....

What Is Macular Degeneration Surgery? There are a variety of possible approaches to macular degeneration that may prove helpful. For the most part, these target wet macular degeneration, in which there is a proliferation of abnormal new blood vessels. But in some instances these are useful in late macular degeneration cases regardless of the type. Here’s what to know. Anti-VEGF Injections By blocking the signal that spurs new blood vessels to grow, these injections, known as anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), are used to slow progression of wet macular degeneration, keeping these blood vessels from forming....

RELATED: Madden 23: Best Offensive Cards In Ultimate Team Sure there’s plenty to scratch one’s head about concerning player ratings in Madden NFL 23, but it’s also important to acknowledge what EA got right, and there happens to be more than a handful of players who were given appropriate and respectable player ratings. 8 Vita Vea (93) Vita Vea is a name that most casual NFL fans likely don’t know, and that’s mostly due to the position he plays....

That success, combined with the popularity of fantasy football, has inspired a brand new mode that’s coming to Madden NFL 16: Draft Champions. MORE: Beckham cover athlete for Madden NFL 16 | First features for Madden NFL 16 The new mode, announced Monday, is inspired by fantasy football, primarily the satisfaction that comes on draft night. Gamers must first select a coach (there are three options), which will help craft the team’s “style....

The ace left-hander lasted just two innings before leaving with a bruise to his pitching elbow. He was struck in the arm by a line drive off the bat of Cardinals outfielder Jose Martinez in the first inning. Bumgarner completed that inning and another one but was removed before facing a batter in the top of the third. He left the mound after a consultation with manager Bruce Bochy and trainer Dave Groeschner....

Cawthorn, a North Carolina Republican, was featured in an advertisement for Shooter’s World, an Arizona shooting range and firearms retailer. Shooter’s World shared the ad to their social media accounts on Christmas Eve. The commercial first depicts footage of bullets, firearms, and people socializing with the 26-year-old congressman over a soft piano rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner.” In the second half of the video, Cawthorn and others are firing guns inside the range....

The “Vogue” hitmaker, 63, took to her Instagram account to share the images, showing Banda, 16, hugging his famous mother as he donned the ensemble, which included a black dress and the word “Cheer” emblazoned across his chest. Banda individualized his outfit of choice with the addition of a black choker with silver chains, fishnet gloves and black leggings. Makeup and feathered additions to his hair rounded out his look....

The 19-year-old has impressed this season while on loan at Alaves, sparking talk that his €24m release clause could be triggered in the summer transfer window. Gameiro: I didn’t want to be Zlatan No formal approach has been made as yet, though, with Atletico reluctant to part with a player they consider to be destined for a bright future. “Theo is an Atletico Madrid player and until now, as far as I know, nobody has asked us about him,” Cerezo told El Larguero....

Few would expect the team that has won the Champions League three times in a row to be buoyed by a star player leaving Alaves, whose stadium holds just over 19,000 and who, five years ago, finished 18th in the second tier. But currently it is Alaves who stand between Madrid and La Liga’s top four. Real missing out seems unthinkable, and for now it remains unlikely, but as their title hopes fade, priorities will adjust too....