LAWRENCE — Bill Self didn’t have to wait long to discuss how college basketball’s headline-grabbing corruption scandal affects Kansas with the university’s new athletic director.

LAWRENCE — Bill Self didn’t have to wait long to discuss how college basketball’s headline-grabbing corruption scandal affects [M]Kansas with the university’s new athletic director[/M].[SEP]LAWRENCE — [M]Bill Self didn’t have to wait long to discuss how college basketball’s headline-grabbing corruption scandal affects Kansas[/M] with the university’s new athletic director.


In addition to Long’s $1.5 million annual salary — one of the highest marks among all of his peers in collegiate athletics — the former Arkansas athletic director also secured a clause in his five-year agreement that would extend the contract by the length of any penalties or sanctions issued to the KU’s men’s and women’s basketball, football or volleyball programs for violations committed before Aug. 1, Long’s official start date.

In addition to [M]Long’s $1.5 million annual salary[/M] — one of the highest marks among all of his peers in collegiate athletics — the former Arkansas athletic director also secured a clause in his five-year agreement that would extend the contract by the length of any penalties or sanctions issued to the KU’s men’s and women’s basketball, football or volleyball programs for violations committed before Aug. 1, Long’s official start date.[SEP]In addition to [M]Long[/M]’s $1.5 million annual salary — one of the highest marks among all of his peers in collegiate athletics — the former Arkansas athletic director also secured a clause in his [M]five-year agreement[/M] that would extend the contract by the length of any penalties or sanctions issued to the KU’s men’s and women’s basketball, football or volleyball programs for violations committed before Aug. 1, Long’s official start date.[SEP][M]In addition to Long’s $1.5 million[/M] annual [M]salary[/M] — one of the highest marks among all of his peers in collegiate athletics — the [M]former Arkansas athletic director also secured a clause in his[/M] five-year [M]agreement that would extend the contract by the length of any[/M] penalties or [M]sanctions[/M] issued to the [M]KU’s men’s and women[/M]’s basketball, football or [M]volleyball programs for violations committed before Aug. 1, Long’s official start date[/M].[SEP][M]In addition to Long’s $1.5 million[/M] annual [M]salary[/M] — one of the highest marks among all of his peers in collegiate athletics — the [M]former Arkansas athletic director also secured a clause in his[/M] five-year [M]agreement that would extend the contract by the length of any[/M] penalties or [M]sanctions[/M] issued to the [M]KU’s men’s and women[/M]’s basketball, [M]football[/M] or volleyball [M]programs for violations committed before Aug. 1, Long’s official start date.[/M][SEP][M]In addition to Long’s $1.5 million[/M] annual [M]salary[/M] — one of the highest marks among all of his peers in collegiate athletics — the [M]former Arkansas athletic director also secured a clause in his[/M] five-year [M]agreement that would extend the contract by the length of any[/M] penalties or [M]sanctions issued to the KU’s men’s and women’s basketball[/M], football or volleyball [M]programs for violations committed before Aug. 1, Long’s official start date[/M].[SEP][M]In addition to Long’s $1.5 million[/M] annual [M]salary[/M] — one of the highest marks among all of his peers in collegiate athletics — the [M]former Arkansas athletic director also secured a clause in his[/M] five-year [M]agreement that would extend the contract by the length of any penalties[/M] or sanctions issued to the KU’s men’s and women’s basketball, football or volleyball programs for violations committed before Aug. 1, Long’s official start date.[SEP][M]In addition to Long’s $1.5 million[/M] annual [M]salary[/M] — one of the highest marks among all of his peers in collegiate athletics — the [M]former Arkansas athletic director also secured a clause in his[/M] five-year [M]agreement[/M] that would extend the contract by the length of any penalties or sanctions issued to the KU’s men’s and women’s basketball, football or volleyball programs for violations committed before Aug. 1, Long’s official start date.[SEP]In addition to [M]Long[/M]’s $1.5 million annual [M]salary[/M] — [M]one of the highest marks among all of his peers in collegiate athletics[/M] — the former Arkansas athletic director also secured a clause in his five-year agreement that would extend the contract by the length of any penalties or sanctions issued to the KU’s men’s and women’s basketball, football or volleyball programs for violations committed before Aug. 1, Long’s official start date.


[M]On that front, Girod apparently didn’t disappoint.[/M][SEP]On that front, [M]Girod apparently didn’t disappoint[/M].


“He asked me that in our first conversation.

[M]“He asked me that in our first conversation[/M].


As Girod revealed Wednesday, that clause was inserted at KU’s insistence.

As [M]Girod revealed Wednesday[/M], [M]that clause was inserted at KU’s insistence.[/M][SEP]As [M]Girod revealed[/M] Wednesday, [M]that clause was inserted at KU’s insistence.[/M]


He asked me that first,” Self said Wednesday following Long’s introductory news conference at Lied Center.

He asked me that first,” Self said Wednesday following [M]Long’s introductory news conference at Lied Center[/M].[SEP][M]He asked me that first,” Self said Wednesday[/M] following Long’s introductory news conference at Lied Center.


“And then I said, ‘I’m actually glad you asked me because how can anyone be serious about a job that wouldn’t ask that question?’

[M]“And then I said[/M], [M]‘I’m actually glad you asked me because how can anyone be serious about a job that wouldn’t ask that question?’[/M][SEP][M]“And then I said[/M], [M]‘I’m actually glad you asked me[/M] because how can anyone be serious about a job that wouldn’t ask that question?’


Self said he provided as much detail as he could on the subject throughout the 45-minute first conversation with the soon-to-be athletic director, though he added he told Long most of the assurance that the matter wouldn't entangle KU would have to come from chancellor Douglas Girod.

Self said he provided as much detail as he could on the subject throughout the 45-minute first conversation with the soon-to-be athletic director, though he added he told Long most of the assurance that the matter wouldn't entangle KU would have to come from [M]chancellor Douglas Girod[/M].[SEP][M]Self[/M] said he provided as much detail as he could on the subject throughout the 45-minute first conversation with the soon-to-be athletic director, though he [M]added he told Long most of the assurance that the matter wouldn't entangle KU would have to come from chancellor Douglas Girod[/M].[SEP]Self said he provided as much detail as he could on the subject throughout [M]the 45-minute first conversation with the soon-to-be athletic director[/M], though he added he told [M]Long[/M] most of the assurance that the matter wouldn't entangle KU would have to come from chancellor Douglas Girod.[SEP][M]Self said he provided as much detail as he could on the subject[/M] throughout the 45-minute first conversation with the soon-to-be athletic director, though he added he told Long most of the assurance that the matter wouldn't entangle KU would have to come from chancellor Douglas Girod.


In fact, Jeff Long broached the subject with the Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach well before he ever accepted the position with KU.

In fact, [M]Jeff Long[/M] broached the subject with the Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach well before he ever [M]accepted the position with KU[/M].[SEP]In fact, [M]Jeff Long broached the subject with the Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach well before he ever accepted the position with KU[/M].


"Through our conversations, it became evident we share a common belief that the student-athlete experience prepares young people for the challenges they will face throughout life.

"Through our conversations, it became evident we share a common belief that [M]the student-athlete experience prepares young people for the challenges they will face throughout life[/M].[SEP][M]"Through our conversations, it became evident we share a common belief[/M] that the student-athlete experience prepares young people for the challenges they will face throughout life.


“Jeff Long has tremendous leadership and administrative experience in major college athletics, and he is a terrific fit for Kansas Athletics as we work to ensure our student-athletes succeed on the field and in the classroom,” Girod said.

“[M]Jeff Long[/M] has tremendous leadership and administrative experience in major college athletics, and he is a terrific fit for [M]Kansas Athletics[/M] as we [M]work to ensure our student-athletes succeed on[/M] the field and [M]in the classroom[/M],” [M]Girod said.[/M][SEP]“[M]Jeff Long[/M] has tremendous leadership and administrative experience in major college athletics, and he is a terrific fit for [M]Kansas Athletics[/M] as we [M]work to ensure our student-athletes succeed on[/M] the [M]field[/M] and in the classroom,” [M]Girod said.[/M][SEP]“[M]Jeff Long[/M] has tremendous leadership and administrative experience in major college athletics, and he [M]is a terrific fit for Kansas Athletics[/M] as we work to ensure our student-athletes succeed on the field and in the classroom,” [M]Girod said[/M].[SEP]“[M]Jeff Long has tremendous[/M] leadership and [M]administrative experience in major college athletics[/M], and he is a terrific fit for Kansas Athletics as we work to ensure our student-athletes succeed on the field and in the classroom,” [M]Girod said[/M].[SEP]“[M]Jeff Long has tremendous leadership[/M] and administrative [M]experience in major college athletics[/M], and he is a terrific fit for Kansas Athletics as we work to ensure our student-athletes succeed on the field and in the classroom,” [M]Girod said[/M].


He will be introduced at a news conference on Wednesday, July 11 before, officially taking over the position on August 1, the university said in a release.

He will be introduced at a news conference on Wednesday, July 11 before, [M]officially taking over the position on August 1, the university said in a release[/M].[SEP][M]He will be introduced at a news conference on Wednesday, July 11[/M] before, officially taking over the position on August 1, [M]the university said in a release[/M].


[M]Long noted in the release he was "thrilled" to be able to join the university.[/M][SEP][M]Long[/M] noted in the release he [M]was "thrilled" to be able to join the university.[/M]


KU chancellor Douglas Girod announced on Thursday that Jeff Long — the longtime Arkansas athletic director — will fill the position for the Jayhawks formerly held by Sheahon Zenger.

KU chancellor Douglas Girod announced on Thursday that [M]Jeff Long[/M] — [M]the longtime Arkansas athletic director[/M] — will fill the position for the Jayhawks formerly held by Sheahon Zenger.[SEP]KU chancellor Douglas Girod announced on Thursday that Jeff Long — the longtime Arkansas athletic director — will fill [M]the position for the Jayhawks formerly held by Sheahon Zenger[/M].[SEP]KU chancellor [M]Douglas Girod announced on Thursday that Jeff Long[/M] — the longtime Arkansas athletic director — [M]will fill the position for the Jayhawks formerly held by Sheahon Zenger[/M].[SEP][M]KU chancellor Douglas Girod[/M] announced on Thursday that Jeff Long — the longtime Arkansas athletic director — will fill the position for the Jayhawks formerly held by Sheahon Zenger.


[M]The University of Kansas has found its next athletic director.[/M]


“Those who know him describe him as a man of character who cares deeply about higher education and the student-athletes he serves.

“[M]Those who know him describe him as a man[/M] of character [M]who cares deeply about[/M] higher education and [M]the student-athletes he serves[/M].[SEP]“[M]Those who know him describe him as a man[/M] of character [M]who cares deeply about higher education[/M] and the student-athletes he serves.[SEP]“[M]Those who know him describe him as a man of character[/M] who cares deeply about higher education and the student-athletes he serves.


[M]For all these reasons, we are thrilled to welcome him to the University of Kansas.”[/M][SEP]For all these reasons, [M]we are thrilled to welcome him to the University of Kansas.”[/M]


“It was clear from the moment I met with the chancellor and his search committee members, they have a deep love for the university and understand and appreciate the positive role intercollegiate athletics plays in the university community," Long said.

“It was clear from the moment I met with [M]the chancellor and his search committee members[/M], they have a deep love for the university and [M]understand and appreciate the positive role intercollegiate athletics plays in the university community," Long said[/M].[SEP]“It was clear from the moment I met with [M]the chancellor[/M] and his search committee members, they have a deep love for the university and [M]understand and appreciate the positive role intercollegiate athletics plays in the university community," Long said[/M].[SEP][M]“It was clear from the moment I met with the chancellor and his search committee members, they have a deep love for the university[/M] and understand and appreciate the positive role intercollegiate athletics plays in the university community," [M]Long said[/M].[SEP][M]“It was clear from the moment I met with the chancellor[/M] and his search committee members, [M]they have a deep love for the university[/M] and understand and appreciate the positive role intercollegiate athletics plays in the university community," [M]Long said[/M].


I am excited to work with the student-athletes, coaches, staff, the community of Lawrence and the incredible fan base to build on past success and create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics.”

[M]I am excited to work with[/M] the student-athletes, coaches, staff, the community of Lawrence and the [M]incredible fan base to[/M] build on past success and [M]create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics[/M].”[SEP][M]I am excited to work with[/M] the student-athletes, coaches, staff, the [M]community of Lawrence[/M] and the incredible fan base [M]to[/M] build on past success and [M]create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics[/M].”[SEP][M]I am excited to work with[/M] the student-athletes, coaches, [M]staff[/M], the community of Lawrence and the incredible fan base [M]to[/M] build on past success and [M]create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics[/M].”[SEP][M]I am excited to work with[/M] the student-athletes, [M]coaches[/M], staff, the community of Lawrence and the incredible fan base [M]to[/M] build on past success and [M]create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics[/M].”[SEP][M]I am excited to work with[/M] the [M]student-athletes[/M], coaches, staff, the community of Lawrence and the incredible fan base [M]to[/M] build on past success and [M]create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics[/M].”[SEP][M]I am excited to work with[/M] the student-athletes, coaches, staff, the community of Lawrence and [M]the incredible fan base to build on past success[/M] and create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics.”[SEP][M]I am excited to work with[/M] the student-athletes, coaches, staff, the [M]community of Lawrence[/M] and the incredible fan base [M]to build on past success[/M] and create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics.”[SEP][M]I am excited to work with[/M] the student-athletes, coaches, [M]staff[/M], the community of Lawrence and the incredible fan base to [M]build on past success[/M] and create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics.”[SEP][M]I am excited to work with[/M] the student-athletes, [M]coaches[/M], staff, the community of Lawrence and the incredible fan base [M]to build on past success[/M] and create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics.”[SEP][M]I am excited to work with[/M] the [M]student-athletes[/M], coaches, staff, the community of Lawrence and the incredible fan base [M]to build on past success[/M] and create a shared vision for the future of Kansas Athletics.”


Do u?" after visiting migrant children in south Texas.

Do u?" after [M]visiting migrant children in south Texas[/M].[SEP]Do u?" after [M]visiting migrant children[/M] in south Texas.


Tourists told Hendrick they were "appalled" someone would graffiti the Catholic Church.

[M]Tourists told Hendrick they were "appalled" someone would graffiti the Catholic Church[/M].


Similar graffiti was discovered on the walls of Mission San Juan, a few miles away, WOAI reported.

[M]Similar graffiti was discovered on the walls of Mission San Juan[/M], [M]a few miles away[/M], [M]WOAI reported.[/M][SEP][M]Similar graffiti was discovered on the walls of Mission San Juan[/M], a few miles away, [M]WOAI reported.[/M]


The graffiti echoed a message printed on the back of first lady Melania Trump's jacket on Thursday.

The graffiti echoed a message printed on the back of [M]first lady Melania Trump[/M]'s jacket on Thursday.[SEP][M]The graffiti echoed a message printed on the back of[/M] first lady [M]Melania Trump's jacket[/M] on [M]Thursday[/M].[SEP][M]The graffiti echoed a message printed on the back of[/M] first lady [M]Melania Trump's jacket[/M] on Thursday.


The first lady caught the attention of many when she wore a Zara jacket that read "I really don't care.

[M]The first lady caught the attention of many when she wore a Zara jacket that read "I really don't care[/M].[SEP][M]The first lady[/M] caught the attention of many when she [M]wore a Zara jacket that read "I really don't care.[/M][SEP][M]The first lady caught the attention of many[/M] when she wore a Zara jacket that read "I really don't care.


Video of two workers scrubbing the graffiti off the walls of Mission San Juan was shared by local reporter Zack Hendrick.

Video of two workers scrubbing the graffiti off the walls of Mission San Juan was shared by [M]local reporter Zack Hendrick[/M].[SEP][M]Video of two workers scrubbing the graffiti off the walls of Mission San Juan was shared by local reporter Zack Hendrick[/M].[SEP][M]Video of two workers scrubbing the graffiti off the walls of Mission San Juan[/M] was shared by local reporter Zack Hendrick.


The graffiti was discovered Friday morning.

[M]The graffiti was discovered Friday morning[/M].


The phrase "I don't care, do you" was spray-painted on a wooden gate outside Mission San José.

[M]The phrase "I don't care, do you" was spray-painted[/M] on a wooden gate [M]outside Mission San José[/M].[SEP][M]The phrase "I don't care, do you" was spray-painted on a wooden gate[/M] outside Mission San José.


Vandals targeted two San Antonio missions with graffiti Friday, appearing to reference the immigrant family separation crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border.

[M]Vandals[/M] targeted two San Antonio missions with graffiti Friday, [M]appearing to reference the immigrant family separation crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border[/M].[SEP][M]Vandals targeted two San Antonio missions with graffiti Friday[/M], appearing to reference the immigrant family separation crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border.


Gabriella Fritz, 20, was arrested just before 11 a.m.

[M]Gabriella Fritz[/M], 20, [M]was arrested just before 11 a.m.[/M][SEP][M]Gabriella Fritz, 20[/M], was arrested just before 11 a.m.


Her bail was set at $4,000, officials said, and she is charged with graffiti.

Her bail was set at $4,000, officials said, and [M]she is charged with graffiti[/M].[SEP][M]Her bail was set at $4,000, officials said[/M], and she is charged with graffiti.


According to the Bexar County Magistrate's Office, his bond was listed at $15,000.

According to the Bexar County Magistrate's Office, [M]his bond was listed at $15,000[/M].[SEP][M]According to[/M] the [M]Bexar County Magistrate's Office[/M], [M]his bond[/M] was [M]listed at $15,000[/M].


Do you?' The graffiti was discovered Friday morning.

Do you?' [M]The graffiti was discovered Friday morning[/M].


The first person arrested, 19-year-old Andres Castaneda, was released on bond as of 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

The first person arrested, 19-year-old [M]Andres Castaneda, was released on bond as of 4:45 p.m. Saturday[/M].[SEP][M]The first person arrested[/M], 19-year-old [M]Andres Castaneda[/M], was released on bond as of 4:45 p.m. Saturday.[SEP]The first person arrested, [M]19-year-old Andres Castaneda[/M], was released on bond as of 4:45 p.m. Saturday.


She is now reportedly facing felony charges.

[M]She is now reportedly facing felony charges[/M].


SAN ANTONIO - According to arrest records from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old Gabriella Fritz, an individual named in connection with graffiti vandalism at San Antonio missions, was arrested Sunday morning just before 11 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO - [M]According to arrest records from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office[/M], 20-year-old [M]Gabriella Fritz[/M], an individual named in connection with graffiti vandalism at San Antonio missions, [M]was arrested[/M] Sunday morning just before 11 a.m.[SEP]SAN ANTONIO - [M]According to arrest records[/M] from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old [M]Gabriella Fritz[/M], an individual named in connection with graffiti vandalism at San Antonio missions, [M]was arrested[/M] Sunday morning just before 11 a.m.[SEP]SAN ANTONIO - According to arrest records from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old [M]Gabriella Fritz, an individual named in connection with graffiti vandalism[/M] at San Antonio missions, [M]was arrested[/M] Sunday morning [M]just before 11 a.m[/M].[SEP]SAN ANTONIO - According to arrest records from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old [M]Gabriella Fritz, an individual named in connection with graffiti vandalism at San Antonio missions, was arrested[/M] Sunday morning just before 11 a.m.[SEP]SAN ANTONIO - According to arrest records from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old [M]Gabriella Fritz, an individual named in connection with graffiti vandalism[/M] at San Antonio missions, [M]was arrested[/M] Sunday morning just before 11 a.m.[SEP]SAN ANTONIO - According to arrest records from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, [M]20-year-old Gabriella Fritz[/M], an individual named in connection with graffiti vandalism at San Antonio missions, was arrested Sunday morning just before 11 a.m.


Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission San Jose were both tagged with the statement: 'I don't care.

Mission San Juan Capistrano and [M]Mission San Jose[/M] were both [M]tagged with the statement: 'I don't care[/M].[SEP][M]Mission San Juan Capistrano[/M] and Mission San Jose were both [M]tagged with the statement: 'I don't care[/M].


A British couple is in critical condition at a hospital in Salisbury after coming into contact with the poison, which was likely left behind after the attempted assassination of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.

A British couple is in critical condition at a hospital in Salisbury after coming into contact with the poison, which was likely left behind after the [M]attempted assassination of[/M] Sergei and [M]Yulia Skripal[/M].[SEP]A British couple is in critical condition at a hospital in Salisbury after coming into contact with the poison, which was likely left behind after the [M]attempted assassination of Sergei[/M] and Yulia [M]Skripal[/M].[SEP]A British couple is in critical condition at a hospital in Salisbury after coming into contact with the [M]poison[/M], which [M]was likely left behind after[/M] the [M]attempted assassination[/M] of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.[SEP]A [M]British couple[/M] is in critical condition at a hospital in Salisbury after [M]coming into contact with the poison[/M], which was likely left behind after the attempted assassination of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.[SEP]A [M]British couple is in critical condition[/M] at a hospital in Salisbury [M]after coming into contact with the poison[/M], which was likely left behind after the attempted assassination of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.[SEP]A [M]British couple is in critical condition[/M] at a hospital [M]in Salisbury[/M] after coming into contact with the poison, which was likely left behind after the attempted assassination of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.[SEP]A [M]British couple is in critical condition at a hospital[/M] in Salisbury after coming into contact with the poison, which was likely left behind after the attempted assassination of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.[SEP]A [M]British couple is in critical condition[/M] at a hospital in Salisbury after coming into contact with the poison, which was likely left behind after the attempted assassination of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.


Scotland Yard’s head of counterterrorism announced that tests on the couple, who collapsed at home on Saturday, had confirmed fears that the nerve agent had struck again.

Scotland Yard’s head of counterterrorism announced that tests on [M]the couple, who collapsed at home on Saturday[/M], had confirmed fears that the nerve agent had struck again.[SEP]Scotland Yard’s head of counterterrorism announced that tests on [M]the couple, who collapsed at home[/M] on Saturday, had confirmed fears that the nerve agent had struck again.[SEP][M]Scotland Yard’s head of counterterrorism announced that tests on the couple[/M], who collapsed at home on Saturday, had [M]confirmed fears that the nerve agent had struck again[/M].


Britain accused Russia of carrying out the attack, a claim the Russian ambassador ridiculed during a series of inflammatory press conferences in the heart of London.

Britain accused Russia of carrying out the attack, a claim the [M]Russian ambassador[/M] ridiculed during a [M]series of inflammatory press conferences in the heart of London.[/M][SEP]Britain accused Russia of carrying out the attack, a claim the [M]Russian ambassador[/M] ridiculed during a [M]series of inflammatory press conferences[/M] in the heart of London.[SEP][M]Britain[/M] accused Russia of carrying out the attack, a [M]claim[/M] the [M]Russian ambassador ridiculed[/M] during a series of inflammatory press conferences in the heart of London.[SEP][M]Britain accused Russia of carrying out the attack[/M], a claim the Russian ambassador ridiculed during a series of inflammatory press conferences in the heart of London.


“ Following the detailed analysis of these samples, we can confirm that the man and woman have been exposed to the nerve agent Novichok, which has been identified as the same nerve agent that contaminated both Yulia and Sergei Skripal.

“ Following the detailed analysis of these samples, we can confirm that the man and woman have been exposed to the [M]nerve agent Novichok[/M], which [M]has been identified as the same[/M] nerve agent [M]that contaminated[/M] both Yulia and [M]Sergei Skripal[/M].[SEP]“ Following the detailed analysis of these samples, we can confirm that the man and woman have been exposed to the [M]nerve agent Novichok[/M], which [M]has been identified as the same[/M] nerve agent [M]that contaminated[/M] both [M]Yulia[/M] and Sergei [M]Skripal[/M].[SEP]“ [M]Following the detailed analysis of these samples[/M], [M]we can confirm that[/M] the man and [M]woman have been exposed to[/M] the nerve agent [M]Novichok[/M], which has been identified as the same nerve agent that contaminated both Yulia and Sergei Skripal.[SEP]“ [M]Following the detailed analysis of these samples[/M], [M]we can confirm that[/M] the [M]man[/M] and woman [M]have been exposed to[/M] the nerve agent [M]Novichok[/M], which has been identified as the same nerve agent that contaminated both Yulia and Sergei Skripal.


The Skripals managed to survive the first known Novichok attack outside Russia, but relations between London and Moscow remain at a breaking point.

The Skripals managed to survive the first known Novichok attack outside Russia, but [M]relations between London and Moscow remain at a breaking point[/M].[SEP][M]The Skripals[/M] managed to survive the first known Novichok attack [M]outside Russia[/M], but relations between London and Moscow remain at a breaking point.[SEP][M]The Skripals[/M] managed to survive the [M]first known Novichok attack outside Russia[/M], but relations between London and Moscow remain at a breaking point.[SEP][M]The Skripals managed to survive[/M] the first known [M]Novichok attack[/M] outside Russia, but relations between London and Moscow remain at a breaking point.[SEP][M]The Skripals managed to survive[/M] the first known Novichok attack outside Russia, but relations between London and Moscow remain at a breaking point.


It is not known how Dawn Sturgess, 44, and Charlie Rowley, 45, came across the substance, but police cordoned off a public park in Salisbury as they tried to locate the source.

It is not known how Dawn Sturgess, 44, and Charlie Rowley, 45, came across the substance, but [M]police[/M] cordoned off a public park in Salisbury as they [M]tried to locate the source[/M].[SEP]It is not known how Dawn Sturgess, 44, and Charlie Rowley, 45, came across the substance, but [M]police cordoned off a public park in Salisbury[/M] as they tried to locate the source.[SEP]It is not known how Dawn Sturgess, 44, and [M]Charlie Rowley, 45[/M], came across the substance, but police cordoned off a public park in Salisbury as they tried to locate the source.[SEP]It is not known how [M]Dawn Sturgess, 44[/M], and Charlie Rowley, 45, came across the substance, but police cordoned off a public park in Salisbury as they tried to locate the source.[SEP]It is not known how Dawn Sturgess, 44, and [M]Charlie Rowley[/M], 45, [M]came across the substance[/M], but police cordoned off a public park in Salisbury as they tried to locate the source.[SEP][M]It is not known how[/M] Dawn Sturgess, 44, and [M]Charlie Rowley[/M], 45, [M]came across the substance[/M], but police cordoned off a public park in Salisbury as they tried to locate the source.[SEP][M]It is not known how Dawn Sturgess[/M], 44, and Charlie Rowley, 45, [M]came across the substance[/M], but police cordoned off a public park in Salisbury as they tried to locate the source.[SEP]It is not known how [M]Dawn Sturgess[/M], 44, and Charlie Rowley, 45, [M]came across the substance[/M], but police cordoned off a public park in Salisbury as they tried to locate the source.


While Britain continues to boycott Russia’s World Cup—no British officials or dignitaries have attended the tournament—the White House announced last week that Trump and Putin would hold their first formal summit in Helsinki, Finland, just a few days after the NATO meeting.

While Britain continues to boycott Russia’s World Cup—no British officials or dignitaries have attended the tournament—[M]the White House announced last week that Trump and Putin would hold their first formal summit[/M] in Helsinki, Finland, just [M]a few days after the NATO meeting[/M].[SEP]While Britain continues to boycott Russia’s World Cup—no British officials or dignitaries have attended the tournament—[M]the White House announced last week that Trump and Putin would hold their first formal summit in Helsinki, Finland[/M], just a few days after the NATO meeting.[SEP]While Britain continues to boycott Russia’s World Cup—no British officials or dignitaries have attended the tournament—[M]the White House announced last week that Trump and Putin would hold their first formal summit[/M] in Helsinki, Finland, just a few days after the NATO meeting.[SEP]While Britain continues to boycott Russia’s World Cup—[M]no British officials or dignitaries have attended the tournament[/M]—the White House announced last week that Trump and Putin would hold their first formal summit in Helsinki, Finland, just a few days after the NATO meeting.[SEP]While [M]Britain continues to boycott Russia’s World Cup[/M]—no British officials or dignitaries have attended the tournament—the White House announced last week that Trump and Putin would hold their first formal summit in Helsinki, Finland, just a few days after the NATO meeting.


President Trump initially appeared reluctant to side with Britain in pointing the finger at President Putin in March, but he eventually agreed that it looked as though Russia had ordered a hit on a former double agent.

President Trump initially appeared reluctant to side with Britain in pointing the finger at President Putin in March, but [M]he eventually agreed that it looked as though Russia had ordered a hit on a former double agent[/M].[SEP][M]President Trump initially appeared reluctant[/M] to side with Britain [M]in pointing the finger at President Putin in March[/M], but he eventually agreed that it looked as though Russia had ordered a hit on a former double agent.[SEP][M]President Trump initially appeared reluctant[/M] to side with Britain [M]in pointing the finger at President Putin[/M] in March, but he eventually agreed that it looked as though Russia had ordered a hit on a former double agent.[SEP][M]President Trump initially appeared reluctant to side with Britain[/M] in pointing the finger at President Putin in March, but he eventually agreed that it looked as though Russia had ordered a hit on a former double agent.


LONDON—It was already billed as one of the tensest summits in NATO’s 69-year history, and that strain has been dramatically increased by news that two more people have been struck down on British soil by the deadly Russian nerve agent Novichok.

LONDON—It was already billed as one of the tensest summits in NATO’s 69-year history, and that strain has been dramatically increased by news that [M]two more people have been struck down[/M] on British soil [M]by the deadly Russian nerve agent Novichok.[/M][SEP]LONDON—It was already billed as one of the tensest summits in NATO’s 69-year history, and that strain has been dramatically increased by news that [M]two more people have been struck down[/M] on British soil [M]by the[/M] deadly [M]Russian nerve agent Novichok.[/M][SEP]LONDON—It was already billed as one of the tensest summits in NATO’s 69-year history, and that strain has been dramatically increased by news that [M]two more people have been struck down on British soil[/M] by the deadly Russian nerve agent Novichok.[SEP]LONDON—It was already billed as one of the tensest summits in NATO’s 69-year history, and [M]that strain has been[/M] dramatically [M]increased by news that two more people have been struck down[/M] on British soil by the deadly Russian nerve agent Novichok.[SEP]LONDON—It was already billed as one of the tensest summits in NATO’s 69-year history, and [M]that strain has been dramatically increased[/M] by news that two more people have been struck down on British soil by the deadly Russian nerve agent Novichok.[SEP]LONDON—It was already billed as one of the tensest summits in [M]NATO’s 69-year history,[/M] and that strain has been dramatically increased by news that two more people have been struck down on British soil by the deadly Russian nerve agent Novichok.[SEP]LONDON—[M]It was[/M] already [M]billed as one of the tensest summits in NATO’s[/M] 69-year [M]history[/M], and that strain has been dramatically increased by news that two more people have been struck down on British soil by the deadly Russian nerve agent Novichok.


But no evidence so far suggests the couple was specifically targeted, he said.

But [M]no evidence so far suggests the couple was specifically targeted, he said[/M].


“I don’t have any intelligence or evidence that they were targeted in any way.

“[M]I don’t have any[/M] intelligence or [M]evidence that they were targeted in any way[/M].[SEP]“[M]I don’t have any intelligence[/M] or evidence [M]that they were targeted in any way[/M].


Officers are investigating the possibility of a connection between the two attacks, said Neil Basu, Assistant Commissioner for Counter Terrorism at London Metropolitan Police.

Officers are investigating the possibility of a connection between the two attacks, said [M]Neil Basu, Assistant Commissioner for Counter Terrorism at London Metropolitan Police[/M].[SEP][M]Officers are investigating the possibility of a connection between the two attacks, said Neil Basu[/M], Assistant Commissioner for Counter Terrorism at London Metropolitan Police.


“We are not in a position to say whether the nerve agent was from the same batch that the Skripals were exposed to.

“We are not in a position to say whether the [M]nerve agent[/M] was from the same batch that the [M]Skripals were exposed to[/M].[SEP]“[M]We are not in a position to say whether the nerve agent was from the same batch that the Skripals were exposed to[/M].


[M]There is nothing in their background to suggest that at all[/M],” Basu said.[SEP][M]There is nothing in their background to suggest that at all,” Basu said.[/M]


The possibility that these two investigations might be linked is clearly a line of inquiry for us.”
What we know about the victims
Paramedics were called to an address on Muggleton Road in Amesbury the morning of June 30 after a woman collapsed at the property, Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills told reporters earlier Wednesday.

The possibility that these two investigations might be linked is clearly a line of inquiry for us.”
What we know about the victims
Paramedics were called to an address on Muggleton Road in Amesbury the morning of June 30 after a woman collapsed at the property, [M]Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills[/M] told reporters earlier Wednesday.[SEP]The possibility that these two investigations might be linked is clearly a line of inquiry for us.”
What we know about the victims
Paramedics were called to [M]an address on Muggleton Road[/M] in Amesbury the morning of June 30 after [M]a woman collapsed at the property[/M], Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills told reporters earlier Wednesday.[SEP]The possibility that these two investigations might be linked is clearly a line of inquiry for us.”
What we know about the victims
[M]Paramedics were called[/M] to an address on Muggleton Road in Amesbury the morning of June 30 [M]after a woman collapsed at the property[/M], Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills told reporters earlier Wednesday.[SEP]The possibility that these two investigations might be linked is clearly a line of inquiry for us.”
What we know about the victims
[M]Paramedics were called[/M] to an address on Muggleton Road in Amesbury the morning of June 30 [M]after a woman collapsed[/M] at the property, Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills told reporters earlier Wednesday.[SEP]The possibility that these two investigations might be linked is clearly a line of inquiry for us.”
What we know about the victims
[M]Paramedics were called[/M] to an address on Muggleton Road in Amesbury [M]the morning of June 30[/M] after a woman collapsed at the property, Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills told reporters earlier Wednesday.[SEP]The possibility that these two investigations might be linked is clearly a line of inquiry for us.”
What we know about the victims
[M]Paramedics were called to an address[/M] on Muggleton Road [M]in Amesbury[/M] the morning of June 30 after a woman collapsed at the property, Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills told reporters earlier Wednesday.[SEP]The possibility that these two investigations might be linked is clearly a line of inquiry for us.”
What we know about the victims
[M]Paramedics were called to an address on Muggleton Road[/M] in Amesbury the morning of June 30 after a woman collapsed at the property, Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills told reporters earlier Wednesday.[SEP][M]The possibility that these two investigations might be linked is[/M] clearly [M]a line of inquiry for us[/M].”
What we know about the victims
Paramedics were called to an address on Muggleton Road in Amesbury the morning of June 30 after a woman collapsed at the property, Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills told reporters earlier Wednesday.[SEP]The possibility that [M]these two investigations might be linked[/M] is clearly a line of inquiry for us.”
What we know about the victims
Paramedics were called to an address on Muggleton Road in Amesbury the morning of June 30 after a woman collapsed at the property, Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills told reporters earlier Wednesday.


They were called back later the same day after reports that a man became ill in the same location, he said.

[M]They were called back[/M] later the same day [M]after reports that a man became ill in the same location[/M], he said.[SEP][M]They were called back[/M] later the same day after reports that a man became ill in the same location, he said.[SEP][M]They were called back later the same day[/M] after reports that a man became ill in the same location, he said.


The pair remain in critical condition in Salisbury District Hospital, the same hospital where former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter were treated after they were exposed to Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent.

The pair remain in critical condition in Salisbury District Hospital, the same hospital where former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter were treated after they were exposed to [M]Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent[/M].[SEP]The pair remain in critical condition in Salisbury District Hospital, the same hospital where former double agent [M]Sergei Skripal[/M] and [M]his daughter[/M] were treated after they [M]were exposed to Novichok[/M], a military-grade nerve agent.[SEP]The pair remain in critical condition in Salisbury District Hospital, the same hospital where former double agent [M]Sergei Skripal[/M] and his daughter were treated after they [M]were exposed to Novichok[/M], a military-grade nerve agent.[SEP]The pair remain in critical condition in [M]Salisbury District Hospital[/M], [M]the[/M] same [M]hospital where former double agent Sergei Skripal[/M] and [M]his daughter were treated[/M] after they were exposed to Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent.[SEP]The pair remain in critical condition in [M]Salisbury District Hospital[/M], [M]the[/M] same [M]hospital where former double agent Sergei Skripal[/M] and his daughter [M]were treated[/M] after they were exposed to Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent.[SEP][M]The pair remain[/M] in critical condition [M]in Salisbury District Hospital[/M], the same hospital where former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter were treated after they were exposed to Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent.[SEP][M]The pair remain in critical condition[/M] in Salisbury District Hospital, the same hospital where former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter were treated after they were exposed to Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent.


Novichok attack: Officers in hazmat suits at the bench where the Skripals were found
Like all nerve agents, Novichok is designed to block messages from the nerves to the muscles, resulting in a collapse of bodily functions.

Novichok attack: Officers in hazmat suits at the bench where the Skripals were found
Like all nerve agents, [M]Novichok is designed to block messages from the nerves to the muscles, resulting in a collapse of bodily functions[/M].[SEP]Novichok attack: Officers in hazmat suits at the bench where the Skripals were found
Like all nerve agents, [M]Novichok is designed to block messages from the nerves to the muscles[/M], resulting in a collapse of bodily functions.[SEP]Novichok attack: Officers in hazmat suits at the bench where the Skripals were found
[M]Like all nerve agents, Novichok is designed to block messages from the nerves to the muscles[/M], resulting in a collapse of bodily functions.


Neil Basu, Britain's most senior counter-terrorism officer, told reporters there was "nothing in their background to suggest" there was any reason for a targeted attack.

[M]Neil Basu[/M], Britain's most [M]senior counter-terrorism officer[/M], told reporters there was "nothing in their background to suggest" there was any reason for a targeted attack.[SEP][M]Neil Basu, Britain's most senior counter-terrorism officer[/M], told reporters there was "nothing in their background to suggest" there was any reason for a targeted attack.[SEP][M]Neil Basu[/M], Britain's most senior counter-terrorism officer, [M]told reporters[/M] there was "[M]nothing in their background to suggest" there was any reason for a targeted attack[/M].


Mr Rowley is being cared for in Salisbury hospital, the same location the Skripals spent weeks in a critical condition before making a slow recovery.

Mr Rowley is being cared for in [M]Salisbury hospital, the same location the Skripals spent weeks in a critical condition before making a slow recovery[/M].[SEP]Mr Rowley is being cared for in [M]Salisbury hospital, the same location the Skripals spent weeks in a critical condition[/M] before making a slow recovery.[SEP][M]Mr Rowley is being cared for in Salisbury hospital[/M], the same location the Skripals spent weeks in a critical condition before making a slow recovery.


Professor Gary Stephens, a pharmacology expert at the University of Reading, said the chemical “causes a slowing of the heart and restriction of the airways, leading to death by asphyxiation.”

Professor Gary Stephens, a pharmacology expert at the University of Reading, said [M]the chemical[/M] “causes a slowing of the heart and restriction of the airways, [M]leading to death by asphyxiation[/M].”[SEP]Professor Gary Stephens, a pharmacology expert at the University of Reading, said [M]the chemical[/M] “[M]causes[/M] a slowing of the heart and [M]restriction of the airways[/M], leading to death by asphyxiation.”[SEP]Professor Gary Stephens, a pharmacology expert at the University of Reading, said [M]the chemical “causes a slowing of the heart[/M] and restriction of the airways, leading to death by asphyxiation.”[SEP][M]Professor Gary Stephens[/M], a pharmacology expert at the University of Reading, [M]said the chemical “causes a slowing of the heart and restriction of the airways, leading to death by asphyxiation.”[/M][SEP][M]Professor Gary Stephens, a pharmacology expert at the University of Reading[/M], said the chemical “causes a slowing of the heart and restriction of the airways, leading to death by asphyxiation.”[SEP][M]Professor Gary Stephens, a pharmacology expert[/M] at the University of Reading, said the chemical “causes a slowing of the heart and restriction of the airways, leading to death by asphyxiation.”


The confirmation the pair were suffering the effects of Novichok has sparked fears in the area that traces of the deadly substance remain.

The confirmation the pair were suffering the effects of Novichok has sparked fears in the area that [M]traces of the deadly substance remain[/M].[SEP][M]The confirmation the pair were suffering the effects of Novichok has sparked fears in the area[/M] that traces of the deadly substance remain.[SEP]The confirmation [M]the pair were suffering the effects of Novichok[/M] has sparked fears in the area that traces of the deadly substance remain.


But it has now been confirmed the pair were suffering the effects of potentially deadly nerve agent Novichok.

But it has now been confirmed the pair were suffering the effects of potentially deadly [M]nerve agent Novichok[/M].[SEP]But it has now been confirmed the pair were suffering the effects of [M]potentially deadly[/M] nerve agent [M]Novichok[/M].[SEP]But [M]it has now been confirmed the pair were suffering the effects of[/M] potentially deadly nerve agent [M]Novichok[/M].


Ms Sturgess died in hospital on Sunday at 8.26pm.

[M]Ms Sturgess died[/M] in hospital on Sunday [M]at 8.26pm[/M].[SEP][M]Ms Sturgess died[/M] in hospital [M]on Sunday[/M] at 8.26pm.[SEP][M]Ms Sturgess died in hospital[/M] on Sunday at 8.26pm.[SEP][M]Ms Sturgess died[/M] in hospital on Sunday at 8.26pm.


A ‘major incident’ has been declared just eight miles from where Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were struck by the poison.

[M]A ‘major incident’ has been declared just eight miles from where[/M] Sergei Skripal and [M]his daughter Yulia were struck by the poison[/M].[SEP][M]A ‘major incident’ has been declared just eight miles from where Sergei Skripal[/M] and his daughter Yulia [M]were struck by the poison[/M].


The pair, named locally as Dawn Sturgess and Charlie Rowley, both in their mid-40s, were initially thought to be under the influence of a bad batch of heroin or crack cocaine.

[M]The pair[/M], named locally as Dawn Sturgess and Charlie Rowley, both in their mid-40s, [M]were[/M] initially [M]thought to be under the influence of a bad batch of heroin or crack cocaine.[/M][SEP][M]The pair[/M], named locally as Dawn Sturgess and Charlie Rowley, [M]both in their mid-40s[/M], were initially thought to be under the influence of a bad batch of heroin or crack cocaine.[SEP][M]The pair[/M], [M]named[/M] locally as [M]Dawn Sturgess and Charlie Rowley[/M], both in their mid-40s, were initially thought to be under the influence of a bad batch of heroin or crack cocaine.


Showers and downpours through Sunday night are expected across East Tennessee, far Southwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia, with 1 to 1 1/2 inches possible across the southern Tennessee Valley and the Great Smoky Mountains.

[M]Showers[/M] and downpours [M]through Sunday night[/M] are [M]expected across[/M] East Tennessee, far Southwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia, [M]with 1 to 1 1/2 inches possible across[/M] the southern Tennessee Valley and the [M]Great Smoky Mountains[/M].[SEP][M]Showers[/M] and downpours [M]through Sunday night[/M] are [M]expected across[/M] East Tennessee, far Southwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia, [M]with 1 to 1 1/2 inches possible across[/M] the [M]southern Tennessee Valley[/M] and the Great Smoky Mountains.[SEP][M]Showers[/M] and downpours [M]through Sunday night[/M] are [M]expected across[/M] East Tennessee, far Southwest North Carolina and [M]Southwest Virginia[/M], with 1 to 1 1/2 inches possible across the southern Tennessee Valley and the Great Smoky Mountains.[SEP][M]Showers[/M] and downpours [M]through Sunday night[/M] are [M]expected across[/M] East Tennessee, [M]far Southwest North Carolina[/M] and Southwest Virginia, with 1 to 1 1/2 inches possible across the southern Tennessee Valley and the Great Smoky Mountains.[SEP][M]Showers[/M] and downpours [M]through Sunday night[/M] are [M]expected across East Tennessee[/M], far Southwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia, with 1 to 1 1/2 inches possible across the southern Tennessee Valley and the Great Smoky Mountains.


Campbell County Schools are closed Monday for widespread sickness as well.

[M]Campbell County Schools are closed[/M] Monday [M]for widespread sickness as well[/M].[SEP][M]Campbell County Schools are closed Monday[/M] for widespread sickness as well.


Fortunately, Knox and Sevier counties may see fewer drivers on the roads for the next several days, as schools are closed through Wednesday due to illness.

Fortunately, Knox and [M]Sevier counties[/M] may see fewer drivers on the roads for the next several days, as [M]schools are closed[/M] through Wednesday [M]due to illness[/M].[SEP]Fortunately, [M]Knox[/M] and Sevier [M]counties[/M] may see fewer drivers on the roads for the next several days, as [M]schools are closed[/M] through Wednesday [M]due to illness[/M].[SEP]Fortunately, Knox and [M]Sevier counties[/M] may see fewer drivers on the roads for the next several days, as [M]schools are closed through Wednesday[/M] due to illness.[SEP]Fortunately, [M]Knox[/M] and Sevier [M]counties[/M] may see fewer drivers on the roads for the next several days, as [M]schools are closed through Wednesday[/M] due to illness.[SEP]Fortunately, Knox and [M]Sevier counties may see fewer drivers on the roads for the next several days[/M], as schools are closed through Wednesday due to illness.[SEP]Fortunately, [M]Knox[/M] and Sevier [M]counties may see fewer drivers on the roads for the next several days[/M], as schools are closed through Wednesday due to illness.


Heavy rains are forecast for Sunday through Thursday across much of East Tennessee, with flooding and flash flooding possible mid-week, according to the National Weather Service.

Heavy rains are forecast for Sunday through Thursday across much of [M]East Tennessee, with[/M] flooding and [M]flash flooding possible mid-week, according to the National Weather Service[/M].[SEP]Heavy rains are forecast for Sunday through Thursday across much of [M]East Tennessee, with flooding[/M] and flash flooding [M]possible mid-week, according to the National Weather Service[/M].[SEP][M]Heavy rains are forecast[/M] for Sunday through Thursday [M]across much of East Tennessee[/M], with flooding and flash flooding possible mid-week, according to the National Weather Service.[SEP][M]Heavy rains are forecast for Sunday through Thursday[/M] across much of East Tennessee, with flooding and flash flooding possible mid-week, according to the National Weather Service.


Additionally, Monday is Presidents Day, so some may have the day off work.

Additionally, Monday is Presidents Day, so [M]some may have the day off work.[/M][SEP]Additionally, [M]Monday is Presidents Day[/M], so some may have the day off work.


A man was killed in Knoxville early Sunday when his car was submerged in floodwater.

[M]A man was killed[/M] in Knoxville early Sunday [M]when his car was submerged in floodwater[/M].[SEP][M]A man was killed[/M] in Knoxville [M]early Sunday[/M] when his car was submerged in floodwater.[SEP][M]A man was killed in Knoxville[/M] early Sunday when his car was submerged in floodwater.


Deaths reported around Tennessee since heavy rains began earlier this month
While there were scattered reports of water rescues at homes and from cars, no fatalities were reported over the weekend in Middle Tennessee as a result of the flooding.

Deaths reported around Tennessee since heavy rains began earlier this month
While there were scattered reports of water rescues at homes and from cars, [M]no fatalities were reported over the weekend in Middle Tennessee as a result of the flooding.[/M][SEP]Deaths reported around Tennessee since heavy rains began earlier this month
While there were scattered reports of water rescues at homes and from cars, [M]no fatalities were reported over the weekend[/M] in Middle Tennessee [M]as a result of the flooding.[/M][SEP]Deaths reported around Tennessee since heavy rains began earlier this month
While there were [M]scattered reports of water rescues[/M] at homes and [M]from cars[/M], no fatalities were reported over the weekend in Middle Tennessee as a result of the flooding.[SEP]Deaths reported around Tennessee since heavy rains began earlier this month
While there were [M]scattered reports of water rescues at homes[/M] and from cars, no fatalities were reported over the weekend in Middle Tennessee as a result of the flooding.[SEP][M]Deaths reported around Tennessee since heavy rains began earlier this month[/M]
While there were scattered reports of water rescues at homes and from cars, no fatalities were reported over the weekend in Middle Tennessee as a result of the flooding.[SEP][M]Deaths reported around Tennessee since heavy rains began[/M] earlier this month
While there were scattered reports of water rescues at homes and from cars, no fatalities were reported over the weekend in Middle Tennessee as a result of the flooding.[SEP][M]Deaths reported around Tennessee[/M] since heavy rains began earlier this month
While there were scattered reports of water rescues at homes and from cars, no fatalities were reported over the weekend in Middle Tennessee as a result of the flooding.


In Chattanooga, a police officer was inspecting a manhole cover Saturday night when a vehicle fatally struck him and fled the scene.

[M]In Chattanooga, a police officer was inspecting a manhole cover[/M] Saturday night when a vehicle fatally struck him and fled the scene.[SEP]In Chattanooga, a police officer was inspecting a manhole cover Saturday night when [M]a vehicle[/M] fatally struck him and [M]fled the scene[/M].[SEP]In Chattanooga, [M]a police officer was inspecting[/M] a manhole cover Saturday night [M]when a vehicle fatally struck him[/M] and fled the scene.[SEP]In Chattanooga, [M]a police officer was inspecting a manhole cover Saturday night[/M] when a vehicle fatally struck him and fled the scene.[SEP]In Chattanooga, [M]a police officer was inspecting a manhole cover[/M] Saturday night when a vehicle fatally struck him and fled the scene.


"It appears most of the flooding involved roads and generally minor property damage and not destroyed homes," said NWS meteorologist Sam Herron of the weekend's rain.

"It appears most of the flooding involved roads and generally minor property damage [M]and not destroyed homes," said NWS meteorologist Sam Herron of the weekend's rain[/M].[SEP][M]"It appears most of the flooding involved[/M] roads and [M]generally minor property damage[/M] and not destroyed homes," [M]said NWS meteorologist Sam Herron of the weekend's rain[/M].[SEP]"It appears most of the flooding involved roads and generally minor property damage and not destroyed homes," said [M]NWS meteorologist Sam Herron[/M] of the weekend's rain.[SEP][M]"It appears most of the flooding involved roads[/M] and generally minor property damage and not destroyed homes," [M]said NWS meteorologist Sam Herron of the weekend's rain[/M].


Rain is in the forecast for Middle Tennessee during the latter half of the week into next weekend, though NWS meteorologists say a few days of dry weather mean it's unlikely there will be additional flooding.

Rain is in the forecast for Middle Tennessee during the latter half of the week into next weekend, though NWS meteorologists say a few [M]days of dry weather[/M] mean it's [M]unlikely there will be additional flooding.[/M][SEP]Rain is in the forecast for Middle Tennessee during the latter half of the week into next weekend, though [M]NWS meteorologists say a few days of dry weather mean it's unlikely there will be additional flooding.[/M][SEP][M]Rain is in the forecast[/M] for Middle Tennessee [M]during the latter half of the week into next weekend[/M], though NWS meteorologists say a few days of dry weather mean it's unlikely there will be additional flooding.[SEP][M]Rain is in the forecast for Middle Tennessee[/M] during the latter half of the week into next weekend, though NWS meteorologists say a few days of dry weather mean it's unlikely there will be additional flooding.


After days of record-setting February rainfall, it was a mostly sunny Sunday in the Nashville area.

[M]After[/M] days of record-setting February [M]rainfall[/M], [M]it was a mostly sunny Sunday[/M] in the Nashville area.[SEP][M]After[/M] days of record-setting February [M]rainfall[/M], [M]it was a mostly sunny[/M] Sunday [M]in the Nashville area.[/M][SEP]After days of record-setting [M]February rainfall[/M], it was a mostly sunny Sunday in the Nashville area.[SEP]After [M]days of record-setting[/M] February [M]rainfall[/M], it was a mostly sunny Sunday in the Nashville area.


Nearly 3 inches of rain fell in Nashville on Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

[M]Nearly 3 inches of rain fell[/M] in Nashville on Friday and [M]Saturday[/M], [M]according to the National Weather Service[/M].[SEP][M]Nearly 3 inches of rain fell[/M] in Nashville on [M]Friday[/M] and Saturday, [M]according to the National Weather Service[/M].[SEP][M]Nearly 3 inches of rain fell in Nashville[/M] on Friday and Saturday, [M]according to the National Weather Service.[/M][SEP][M]Nearly 3 inches of rain fell[/M] in Nashville on Friday and Saturday, [M]according to the National Weather Service[/M].


Recent rainfall brought the month's total to 13.5 inches, a new record for February that surpassed the previous record set in 1880.

Recent rainfall brought the month's total to 13.5 inches, [M]a new record for February that surpassed the previous record set in 1880[/M].[SEP][M]Recent rainfall brought the month's total to 13.5 inches[/M], a new record [M]for February[/M] that surpassed the previous record set in 1880.


Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.

Earlier this month, two other individuals [M]died[/M] as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a [M]woman[/M] who was swept away by floodwaters [M]in Cheatham County[/M] and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, [M]TEMA reported[/M].[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals [M]died[/M] as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a [M]woman[/M] who was [M]swept away by floodwaters[/M] in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, [M]TEMA reported[/M].[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals [M]died[/M] as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a [M]woman[/M] who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, [M]TEMA reported[/M].[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and [M]a man killed[/M] in a mudslide [M]in Hawkins County[/M], [M]TEMA reported[/M].[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and [M]a man killed in a mudslide[/M] in Hawkins County, [M]TEMA reported[/M].[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and [M]a man killed[/M] in a mudslide in Hawkins County, [M]TEMA reported[/M].[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and [M]a man killed[/M] in a mudslide [M]in Hawkins County[/M], TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and [M]a man killed in a mudslide[/M] in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and [M]a man killed[/M] in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals [M]died[/M] as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a [M]woman[/M] who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a [M]woman[/M] who [M]was swept away[/M] by floodwaters [M]in Cheatham County[/M] and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a [M]woman[/M] who [M]was swept away by floodwaters[/M] in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a [M]woman[/M] who [M]was swept away[/M] by floodwaters in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of heavy rains and [M]flooding[/M] that [M]began Feb. 6[/M], including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, two other individuals died as a result of [M]heavy rains[/M] and flooding that [M]began Feb. 6[/M], including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP][M]Earlier this month[/M], [M]two[/M] other [M]individuals died[/M] as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, [M]two[/M] other [M]individuals died as a result of heavy rains and flooding[/M] that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.[SEP]Earlier this month, [M]two[/M] other [M]individuals died[/M] as a result of heavy rains and flooding that began Feb. 6, including a woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Cheatham County and a man killed in a mudslide in Hawkins County, TEMA reported.


It's also the seventh-wettest month on record in the city.

[M]It's[/M] also the [M]seventh-wettest month on record in the city.[/M]


More than 12 inches of rain have fallen this month, the highest total since 1880.

[M]More than 12 inches of rain have fallen this month[/M], the [M]highest total since 1880.[/M][SEP][M]More than 12 inches of rain have fallen this month[/M], the highest total since 1880.


Water rescues
Nashville Fire Department responded to at least 60 water rescue calls Saturday evening, but reported no major injuries or fatalities connected with them.

Water rescues
[M]Nashville Fire Department[/M] responded to at least 60 water rescue calls Saturday evening, but [M]reported no major[/M] injuries or [M]fatalities[/M] connected with them.[SEP]Water rescues
[M]Nashville Fire Department[/M] responded to at least 60 water rescue calls Saturday evening, but [M]reported no major injuries[/M] or fatalities connected with them.[SEP]Water rescues
[M]Nashville Fire Department responded to at least 60 water rescue calls Saturday evening[/M], but reported no major injuries or fatalities connected with them.


Downtown, Neelys Bend Road between Jasperson and Candlewood Drives was reported closed just before 7 p.m.

[M]Downtown, Neelys Bend Road[/M] between Jasperson and Candlewood Drives [M]was reported closed just before 7 p.m.[/M][SEP][M]Downtown, Neelys Bend Road between Jasperson and Candlewood Drives[/M] was reported closed just before 7 p.m.


Nashville road closures, power outages
Several roads are under water at various points throughout Nashville, according to reports from the OEM.

Nashville road closures, power outages
[M]Several roads are under water at various points throughout Nashville, according to reports from the OEM.[/M][SEP]Nashville road closures, power outages
[M]Several roads are under water at various points throughout Nashville[/M], according to reports from the OEM.[SEP][M]Nashville[/M] road closures, [M]power outages[/M]
Several roads are under water at various points throughout Nashville, according to reports from the OEM.[SEP][M]Nashville road closures[/M], power outages
Several roads are under water at various points throughout Nashville, according to reports from the OEM.


Flash flood watches and warnings remained in place across the region until midnight, but the NWS said changing conditions meant they were unlikely to be renewed.

[M]Flash flood watches and warnings remained in place across the region until midnight[/M], [M]but the NWS said changing conditions meant they were unlikely to be renewed.[/M][SEP][M]Flash flood[/M] watches and [M]warnings remained in place across the region until midnight[/M], but the NWS said changing conditions meant they were unlikely to be renewed.[SEP][M]Flash flood[/M] watches and [M]warnings remained in place across the region[/M] until midnight, but the NWS said changing conditions meant they were unlikely to be renewed.[SEP][M]Flash flood watches[/M] and warnings [M]remained in place across the region[/M] until midnight, but the NWS said changing conditions meant they were unlikely to be renewed.


While the Rock denies that he was “beefing” – as the man was too busy to get involved in that nonsense – Tyrese claims he didn’t start the feud in the first place.

While the Rock denies that he was “beefing” – as the man was too busy to get involved in that nonsense – [M]Tyrese claims he didn’t start the feud in the first place.[/M][SEP]While [M]the Rock[/M] denies that he was “beefing” – as the man [M]was too busy to get involved in that nonsense[/M] – Tyrese claims he didn’t start the feud in the first place.[SEP]While [M]the Rock denies that he was “beefing”[/M] – as the man was too busy to get involved in that nonsense – Tyrese claims he didn’t start the feud in the first place.


“That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing because I’ve been friends with Tyrese for a very long time.

“[M]That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing[/M] because I’ve been friends with Tyrese for a very long time.[SEP]“That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing because [M]I’ve been friends with Tyrese for a very long time.[/M][SEP]“That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing because [M]I’ve been friends with Tyrese[/M] for a very long time.


The Rock acknowledged that his Fate of the Furious co-star “was going through some stuff in his personal life” at the time, per Us Weekly, indicating that Tyrese was less upset at The Rock and more in an emotional spiral due to his custody battle with ex-wife Norma Mitchell.

The Rock acknowledged that his Fate of the Furious co-star “was going through some stuff in his personal life” at the time, per Us Weekly, indicating that [M]Tyrese[/M] was less upset at The Rock and more in an emotional spiral due to his custody battle with [M]ex-wife Norma Mitchell[/M].[SEP]The Rock acknowledged that his Fate of the Furious co-star “was going through some stuff in his personal life” at the time, per Us Weekly, indicating that [M]Tyrese[/M] was less upset at The Rock and more in an emotional spiral due to [M]his custody battle with ex-wife[/M] Norma Mitchell.[SEP]The Rock acknowledged that his Fate of the Furious co-star “was going through some stuff in his personal life” at the time, per Us Weekly, indicating that [M]Tyrese was[/M] less upset at The Rock and [M]more in an emotional spiral[/M] due to his custody battle with ex-wife Norma Mitchell.[SEP]The Rock acknowledged that his Fate of the Furious co-star “was going through some stuff in his personal life” at the time, per Us Weekly, indicating that [M]Tyrese was less upset at The Rock[/M] and more in an emotional spiral due to his custody battle with ex-wife Norma Mitchell.[SEP]The Rock acknowledged that his [M]Fate of the Furious co-star “was going through some stuff in his personal life” at the time[/M], per Us Weekly, indicating that Tyrese was less upset at The Rock and more in an emotional spiral due to his custody battle with ex-wife Norma Mitchell.[SEP][M]The Rock acknowledged that his Fate of the Furious co-star “was going through some stuff in his personal life” at the time[/M], per Us Weekly, indicating that Tyrese was less upset at The Rock and more in an emotional spiral due to his custody battle with ex-wife Norma Mitchell.[SEP][M]The Rock acknowledged that his Fate of the Furious co-star “was going through some stuff in his personal life”[/M] at the time, per Us Weekly, indicating that Tyrese was less upset at The Rock and more in an emotional spiral due to his custody battle with ex-wife Norma Mitchell.[SEP][M]The Rock acknowledged[/M] that his Fate of the Furious co-star “was going through some stuff in his personal life” at the time, [M]per Us Weekly[/M], indicating that Tyrese was less upset at The Rock and more in an emotional spiral due to his custody battle with ex-wife Norma Mitchell.


“We haven’t talked at all,” Dwayne Johnson, 46, said when talking about his feud with Tyrese Gibson, 39, during the July 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live.

“We haven’t talked at all,” Dwayne Johnson, 46, said when talking about his feud with [M]Tyrese Gibson, 39[/M], during the July 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live.[SEP]“We haven’t talked at all,” [M]Dwayne Johnson, 46[/M], said when talking about his feud with Tyrese Gibson, 39, during the July 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live.[SEP][M]“We haven’t talked at all[/M],” [M]Dwayne Johnson[/M], 46, [M]said[/M] when talking about his feud with Tyrese Gibson, 39, [M]during[/M] the [M]July 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live.[/M][SEP][M]“We haven’t talked at all[/M],” [M]Dwayne Johnson[/M], 46, [M]said[/M] when talking about his feud with Tyrese Gibson, 39, [M]during[/M] the July 12 [M]episode of Watch What Happens Live.[/M][SEP][M]“We haven’t talked at all[/M],” [M]Dwayne Johnson[/M], 46, [M]said when talking about his feud with Tyrese Gibson[/M], 39, during the July 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live.[SEP][M]“We haven’t talked at all[/M],” [M]Dwayne Johnson[/M], 46, [M]said when talking about his feud[/M] with Tyrese Gibson, 39, during the July 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live.[SEP][M]“We haven’t talked at all[/M],” [M]Dwayne Johnson[/M], 46, [M]said[/M] when talking about his feud with Tyrese Gibson, 39, during the July 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live.


While it seems that Tyrese couldn’t stop throwing shade at The Rock during the height of the feud, Dwayne kind of ignored the whole thing.

While it seems that Tyrese couldn’t stop throwing shade at The Rock during the height of the feud, [M]Dwayne kind of ignored the whole thing.[/M][SEP]While it seems that [M]Tyrese couldn’t stop throwing shade at The Rock during the height of the feud,[/M] Dwayne kind of ignored the whole thing.


“Ya know, that whole thing with Tyrese was pretty disappointing because I’d been friends with Tyrese for a very long time.

“Ya know, that whole thing with Tyrese was pretty disappointing because [M]I’d been friends with Tyrese for a very long time[/M].[SEP]“Ya know, that whole thing with Tyrese was pretty disappointing because [M]I’d been friends with Tyrese[/M] for a very long time.[SEP]“Ya know, [M]that whole thing with Tyrese was pretty disappointing[/M] because I’d been friends with Tyrese for a very long time.


“Great question, and the answer is no,” Johnson responded.

“[M]Great question[/M], [M]and the answer is no,” Johnson responded[/M].[SEP]“[M]Great question[/M], and the answer is no,” [M]Johnson responded[/M].


Johnson was less willing to talk about his ongoing beef with another Furious co-star, Vin Diesel, whom Johnson has called unprofessional.

Johnson was less willing to talk about his ongoing beef with another Furious co-star, [M]Vin Diesel[/M], [M]whom Johnson has called unprofessional[/M].[SEP]Johnson was less willing to talk about his ongoing beef with another [M]Furious co-star, Vin Diesel[/M], whom Johnson has called unprofessional.[SEP][M]Johnson was less willing to talk about his ongoing beef with[/M] another Furious co-star, [M]Vin Diesel[/M], whom Johnson has called unprofessional.


On Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Dwayne Johnson opened up about the beef between himself and Fast and Furious co-star Tyrese Gibson.

On Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, [M]Dwayne Johnson[/M] opened up about the beef between himself and [M]Fast and Furious co-star Tyrese Gibson[/M].[SEP][M]On Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Dwayne Johnson opened up[/M] about the beef between himself and Fast and Furious co-star Tyrese Gibson.[SEP][M]On Watch What Happens Live[/M] with Andy Cohen, [M]Dwayne Johnson opened up about the beef between himself and[/M] Fast and Furious co-star [M]Tyrese Gibson[/M].[SEP][M]On Watch What Happens Live[/M] with Andy Cohen, [M]Dwayne Johnson opened up[/M] about the beef between himself and Fast and Furious co-star Tyrese Gibson.


It began late last year, when a Furious spinoff starring Johnson was announced and Gibson reacted by taking to Instagram to blast Johnson.

It began late last year, when a [M]Furious spinoff[/M] starring Johnson was [M]announced and Gibson reacted[/M] by taking to Instagram [M]to blast Johnson[/M].[SEP][M]It began late last year[/M], [M]when[/M] a [M]Furious spinoff[/M] starring Johnson was [M]announced[/M] and [M]Gibson reacted by taking to Instagram[/M] to blast Johnson.[SEP][M]It began late last year[/M], [M]when a Furious spinoff starring Johnson was announced[/M] and Gibson reacted by taking to Instagram to blast Johnson.


In a game of Plead the Fifth, Cohen asked, “What was the most unprofessional behavior you witnessed from Vin on set and will you ever film a scene with him again?”

In a game of Plead the Fifth, [M]Cohen asked, “What was the most unprofessional behavior you witnessed from Vin on set and will you ever film a scene with him again?”[/M][SEP][M]In a game of Plead the Fifth, Cohen asked[/M], “What was the most unprofessional behavior you witnessed from Vin on set and will you ever film a scene with him again?”


We haven’t talked and I don’t see where we would, and to me, there’s no need to have a conversation.”

We haven’t talked and I don’t see where we would, and [M]to me, there’s no need to have a conversation.”[/M][SEP]We haven’t talked and [M]I don’t see where we would[/M], and to me, there’s no need to have a conversation.”[SEP][M]We haven’t talked[/M] and I don’t see where we would, and to me, there’s no need to have a conversation.”


A fan called into the show and asked Johnson if he has spoken to Gibson since then.

[M]A fan[/M] called into the show and [M]asked Johnson if he has spoken to Gibson since then.[/M][SEP][M]A fan called into the show[/M] and asked Johnson if he has spoken to Gibson since then.


[M]Johnson replied, “I’ll plead the fifth.”[/M][SEP][M]Johnson replied,[/M] “I’ll plead the fifth.”


He also made comments about Johnson's character, Hobbs, getting a spin-off movie.

He also made comments about Johnson's character, [M]Hobbs, getting a spin-off movie[/M].[SEP][M]He also made comments about Johnson's character[/M], Hobbs, [M]getting a spin-off movie[/M].[SEP]He also made comments about [M]Johnson's character, Hobbs[/M], getting a spin-off movie.[SEP][M]He[/M] also [M]made comments about Johnson's character[/M], Hobbs, getting a spin-off movie.


The 46-year-old Skyscraper star appeared on Thursday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen and was asked about the numerous alleged beefs between himself and co-stars.

[M]The[/M] 46-year-old [M]Skyscraper star[/M] appeared on Thursday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen and [M]was asked about the numerous alleged beefs between himself and co-stars.[/M][SEP]The 46-year-old Skyscraper star appeared on [M]Thursday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen[/M] and was asked about the numerous alleged beefs between himself and co-stars.[SEP][M]The[/M] 46-year-old [M]Skyscraper star appeared on Thursday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen[/M] and was asked about the numerous alleged beefs between himself and co-stars.[SEP][M]The[/M] 46-year-old [M]Skyscraper star appeared on[/M] Thursday’s episode of [M]Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen[/M] and was asked about the numerous alleged beefs between himself and co-stars.[SEP][M]The 46-year-old Skyscraper star[/M] appeared on Thursday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen and was asked about the numerous alleged beefs between himself and co-stars.


[M]The actor named his Fate of the Furious co-star when one fan asked who he’d pick as is presidential running mate if ever he were to run.[/M][SEP]The actor named his Fate of the Furious co-star when [M]one fan asked who he’d pick as is presidential running mate if ever he were to run[/M].


Dwayne Johnson isn’t afraid to address his various feuds!

[M]Dwayne Johnson[/M] isn’t afraid to address [M]his various feuds[/M]![SEP][M]Dwayne Johnson isn’t afraid to address his various feuds[/M]!


It was really one-sided, and he had voiced his opinion a lot on social media and apparently he was going through some stuff too in his personal life, but no, we haven’t talked and I don’t see where we would."
Johnson added, "To me, there’s no need to have a conversation.”

It was really one-sided, and he had voiced his opinion a lot on social media and apparently he was going through some stuff too in his personal life, but no, we haven’t talked and I don’t see where we would."
[M]Johnson added, "To me, there’s no need to have a conversation.”[/M][SEP]It was really one-sided, and he had voiced his opinion a lot on social media and apparently he was going through some stuff too in his personal life, but no, [M]we haven’t talked[/M] and I don’t see where we would."
[M]Johnson added[/M], "To me, there’s no need to have a conversation.”[SEP]It was really one-sided, and he had voiced his opinion a lot on social media and apparently [M]he was going through some stuff too in his personal life[/M], but no, we haven’t talked and I don’t see where we would."
[M]Johnson added[/M], "To me, there’s no need to have a conversation.”[SEP]It was really one-sided, and [M]he had voiced his opinion a lot on social media[/M] and apparently he was going through some stuff too in his personal life, but no, we haven’t talked and I don’t see where we would."
[M]Johnson added[/M], "To me, there’s no need to have a conversation.”


When one caller asked if Johnson had spoken with his Fast 8 co-star, Tyrese Gibson, following the 39-year-old actor's October 2017 comments about him on social media, he replied, "The answer is no.

When one caller asked if Johnson had spoken with his Fast 8 co-star, [M]Tyrese Gibson[/M], following the 39-year-old [M]actor's October 2017 comments[/M] about him [M]on social media[/M], he replied, "The answer is no.[SEP]When one caller asked if Johnson had spoken with his Fast 8 co-star, [M]Tyrese Gibson[/M], following the 39-year-old [M]actor[/M]'s October 2017 comments about him on social media, he replied, "The answer is no.[SEP]When one caller asked if Johnson had spoken with his Fast 8 co-star, [M]Tyrese Gibson[/M], following the [M]39-year-old[/M] actor's October 2017 comments about him on social media, he replied, "The answer is no.[SEP]When one caller asked if [M]Johnson[/M] had spoken with his [M]Fast 8 co-star[/M], [M]Tyrese Gibson[/M], following the 39-year-old actor's October 2017 comments about him on social media, he replied, "The answer is no.[SEP][M]When one caller asked if Johnson had spoken with[/M] his Fast 8 co-star, [M]Tyrese Gibson[/M], [M]following[/M] the 39-year-old [M]actor's[/M] October 2017 [M]comments about him[/M] on social media, [M]he replied, "The answer is no[/M].


Last October, Tyrese slammed the action star, blaming him for being the reason the franchise’s ninth film had a delayed release date.

Last October, Tyrese slammed the action star, blaming him for being the reason [M]the franchise’s ninth film[/M] had a delayed release date.[SEP]Last October, Tyrese slammed the action star, blaming him for being the reason the franchise’s ninth [M]film had a delayed release date[/M].[SEP]Last October, [M]Tyrese[/M] slammed [M]the action star[/M], [M]blaming him for being the reason the[/M] franchise’s ninth [M]film had a delayed release date[/M].[SEP][M]Last October, Tyrese slammed the action star[/M], blaming him for being the reason the franchise’s ninth film had a delayed release date.[SEP]Last October, [M]Tyrese slammed the action star[/M], blaming him for being the reason the franchise’s ninth film had a delayed release date.


No, we haven’t talked at all."
“That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing because I’d been friends with Tyrese for a very long time,” Johnson further explained.

No, we haven’t talked at all."
“That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing because [M]I’d been friends with Tyrese for a very long time,” Johnson further explained.[/M][SEP]No, we haven’t talked at all."
[M]“That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing[/M] because I’d been friends with Tyrese for a very long time,” [M]Johnson further explained[/M].[SEP][M]No, we haven’t talked at all."[/M]
“That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing because I’d been friends with Tyrese for a very long time,” [M]Johnson[/M] further [M]explained[/M].


And if you eat two eggs per day, you’d be boosting your risk of cardiovascular disease by 27 percent, and your risk of early death by 34 percent, according to the study.

And [M]if you eat two eggs per day, you’d be boosting your risk of[/M] cardiovascular disease by 27 percent, and your risk of [M]early death by 34 percent, according to the study[/M].[SEP]And [M]if you eat two eggs per day, you’d be boosting your risk of cardiovascular disease by 27 percent[/M], and your risk of early death by 34 percent, [M]according to the study[/M].


After analyzing data on nearly 30,000 adults from six studies spanning 31 years of follow-up, researchers concluded that eating 300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol per day—one egg yolk, in comparison, provides 185 mg—raises incident cardiovascular disease by 17 percent and early death by any cause by 18 percent.

After analyzing data on nearly 30,000 adults from six studies spanning 31 years of follow-up, researchers concluded that eating [M]300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol per day—one egg yolk, in comparison[/M], provides 185 mg—raises incident cardiovascular disease by 17 percent and early death by any cause by 18 percent.[SEP]After analyzing data on nearly 30,000 adults from six studies spanning 31 years of follow-up, [M]researchers concluded that eating 300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol per day[/M]—one egg yolk, in comparison, provides 185 mg—[M]raises[/M] incident cardiovascular disease by 17 percent and [M]early death by any cause by 18 percent[/M].[SEP]After analyzing data on nearly 30,000 adults from six studies spanning 31 years of follow-up, [M]researchers concluded that eating 300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol per day[/M]—one egg yolk, in comparison, provides 185 mg—[M]raises incident cardiovascular disease by 17 percent[/M] and early death by any cause by 18 percent.[SEP]After analyzing data on nearly 30,000 adults from six studies spanning 31 years of follow-up, [M]researchers concluded that eating 300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol per day[/M]—one egg yolk, in comparison, [M]provides 185 mg[/M]—raises incident cardiovascular disease by 17 percent and early death by any cause by 18 percent.[SEP][M]After analyzing data[/M] on nearly 30,000 adults from six studies [M]spanning 31 years of follow-up[/M], researchers concluded that eating 300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol per day—one egg yolk, in comparison, provides 185 mg—raises incident cardiovascular disease by 17 percent and early death by any cause by 18 percent.[SEP][M]After analyzing data on nearly 30,000 adults from six studies[/M] spanning 31 years of follow-up, researchers concluded that eating 300 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol per day—one egg yolk, in comparison, provides 185 mg—raises incident cardiovascular disease by 17 percent and early death by any cause by 18 percent.


Results of previous research suggest the opposite, finding that eggs are not linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease or stroke.

[M]Results of previous research suggest the opposite[/M], [M]finding that eggs are not linked to increased risks of[/M] cardiovascular disease or [M]stroke[/M].[SEP][M]Results of previous research suggest the opposite[/M], [M]finding that eggs are not linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease[/M] or stroke.[SEP][M]Results of previous research suggest the opposite[/M], finding that eggs are not linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease or stroke.


A study published in JAMA rekindles the debate on whether or not eggs are healthy.

A [M]study published[/M] in JAMA rekindles the debate on whether or not eggs are healthy.[SEP]A [M]study published in JAMA[/M] rekindles the debate on whether or not eggs are healthy.[SEP]A [M]study published in JAMA rekindles the debate on whether or not eggs are healthy.[/M][SEP]A [M]study published[/M] in JAMA [M]rekindles the debate on whether or not eggs are healthy.[/M]


Perhaps even more than red meat, coffee, or wine, egg yolks seem to elicit debate over whether they’re a power-packed source of vitamins and protein, or a heart-attack fuse just waiting to be lit.

[M]Perhaps even more than[/M] red meat, coffee, or [M]wine, egg yolks[/M] seem to elicit debate over whether they’re a power-packed source of vitamins and protein, or a heart-attack fuse just waiting to be lit.[SEP][M]Perhaps even more than[/M] red meat, [M]coffee[/M], or wine, [M]egg yolks[/M] seem to elicit debate over whether they’re a power-packed source of vitamins and protein, or a heart-attack fuse just waiting to be lit.[SEP][M]Perhaps even more than red meat[/M], coffee, or wine, [M]egg yolks[/M] seem to elicit debate over whether they’re a power-packed source of vitamins and protein, or a heart-attack fuse just waiting to be lit.[SEP]Perhaps even more than red meat, coffee, or wine, [M]egg yolks seem to elicit debate over whether they’re a[/M] power-packed source of vitamins and protein, or a [M]heart-attack fuse just waiting to be lit[/M].[SEP]Perhaps even more than red meat, coffee, or wine, [M]egg yolks seem to elicit debate over whether they’re a power-packed source of[/M] vitamins and [M]protein[/M], or a heart-attack fuse just waiting to be lit.[SEP]Perhaps even more than red meat, coffee, or wine, [M]egg yolks seem to elicit debate over whether they’re a power-packed source of vitamins[/M] and protein, or a heart-attack fuse just waiting to be lit.


Eating just three to four eggs per week was associated with 6 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease and 8 percent higher risk of any cause of death.

[M]Eating just three to four eggs per week was associated with[/M] 6 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease and [M]8 percent higher risk of any cause of death[/M].[SEP][M]Eating just three to four eggs per week was associated with 6 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease[/M] and 8 percent higher risk of any cause of death.


In the study, higher egg consumption had these associations regardless of age, activity levels, race, smoking status, blood pressure, or cholesterol levels.

[M]In the study, higher egg consumption had these associations regardless of[/M] age, activity levels, race, smoking status, blood pressure, or [M]cholesterol levels[/M].[SEP][M]In the study, higher egg consumption had these associations regardless of[/M] age, activity levels, race, smoking status, [M]blood pressure[/M], or cholesterol levels.[SEP][M]In the study, higher egg consumption had these associations regardless of[/M] age, activity levels, race, [M]smoking status[/M], blood pressure, or cholesterol levels.[SEP][M]In the study, higher egg consumption had these associations regardless of[/M] age, activity levels, [M]race[/M], smoking status, blood pressure, or cholesterol levels.[SEP][M]In the study, higher egg consumption had these associations regardless of[/M] age, [M]activity levels[/M], race, smoking status, blood pressure, or cholesterol levels.[SEP][M]In the study, higher egg consumption had these associations regardless of age[/M], activity levels, race, smoking status, blood pressure, or cholesterol levels.


According to its findings, the more eggs you eat, the higher your risk of heart disease and premature death.

[M]According to its findings[/M], [M]the more eggs you eat[/M], the [M]higher your risk[/M] of heart disease and [M]premature death[/M].[SEP][M]According to its findings[/M], [M]the more eggs you eat[/M], the [M]higher your risk of heart disease[/M] and premature death.


A recent study published in JAMA takes the latter position.

[M]A recent study published in JAMA[/M] takes the latter position.[SEP][M]A recent study[/M] published in JAMA [M]takes the latter position[/M].


Some experts raise concerns about the study itself, bringing up points that show the findings may not be as clearcut as some media reports are making them seem.

[M]Some experts[/M] raise concerns about the study itself, [M]bringing up points that show the findings may not be as clearcut as some media reports are making them seem[/M].[SEP][M]Some experts raise concerns about the study itself[/M], bringing up points that show the findings may not be as clearcut as some media reports are making them seem.


But because heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States — more common than all forms of cancer combined — even a small relative increase in rates of illness means a large increase in the number of deaths.

But because [M]heart disease[/M] is the most common cause of death in the United States — more common than all forms of cancer combined — [M]even a small relative increase in rates of illness means a large increase in the number of deaths[/M].[SEP]But because [M]heart disease is[/M] the most common cause of death in the United States — [M]more common than all forms of cancer combined[/M] — even a small relative increase in rates of illness means a large increase in the number of deaths.[SEP]But because [M]heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States[/M] — more common than all forms of cancer combined — even a small relative increase in rates of illness means a large increase in the number of deaths.


There is “enough data to make a strong statement that eggs and overall dietary cholesterol intake remain important in affecting the risk of cardiovascular disease, and more so the risk of all-cause mortality,” he wrote.

There is “enough data to make a strong statement that eggs and [M]overall dietary cholesterol intake remain important[/M] in [M]affecting the risk of cardiovascular disease[/M], and more so the risk of all-cause mortality,” [M]he wrote[/M].[SEP]There is “enough data to make a strong statement that eggs and [M]overall dietary cholesterol intake remain important[/M] in [M]affecting[/M] the risk of cardiovascular disease, and more so the [M]risk of all-cause mortality,[/M]” [M]he wrote[/M].[SEP][M]There is “enough data to make a strong statement that eggs[/M] and overall dietary cholesterol intake [M]remain important[/M] in [M]affecting[/M] the risk of cardiovascular disease, and more so the [M]risk of all-cause mortality,[/M]” [M]he wrote[/M].[SEP][M]There is “enough data to make a strong statement that eggs[/M] and overall dietary cholesterol intake [M]remain important in affecting the risk of cardiovascular disease[/M], and more so the risk of all-cause mortality,” [M]he wrote[/M].


But even at that level, they found, dietary cholesterol is tied to an increased risk for cardiovascular problems.

But [M]even at that level[/M], [M]they found[/M], [M]dietary cholesterol is tied to an increased risk for cardiovascular problems[/M].[SEP]But even at that level, [M]they found[/M], [M]dietary cholesterol is tied to an increased risk for cardiovascular problems[/M].


“This study takes into account the general quality of the diet and adjusts for it,” said Norrina B. Allen, the lead author of the new study and an associate professor of epidemiology at Northwestern.

“This study takes into account the general quality of the diet and adjusts for it,” said [M]Norrina B. Allen[/M], the lead author of the new study and an [M]associate professor of epidemiology at Northwestern[/M].[SEP]“This study takes into account the general quality of the diet and adjusts for it,” said [M]Norrina B. Allen[/M], the lead author of the new study and an [M]associate professor of epidemiology[/M] at Northwestern.[SEP]“This study takes into account the general quality of the diet and adjusts for it,” said [M]Norrina B. Allen, the lead author of the new study[/M] and an associate professor of epidemiology at Northwestern.[SEP]“[M]This study takes into account[/M] the [M]general quality of[/M] the [M]diet and adjusts for it[/M],” [M]said Norrina B. Allen[/M], the lead author of the new study and an associate professor of epidemiology at Northwestern.[SEP]“[M]This study takes into account[/M] the [M]general quality of[/M] the [M]diet[/M] and adjusts for it,” [M]said Norrina B. Allen[/M], the lead author of the new study and an associate professor of epidemiology at Northwestern.


“We really were focused on the independent effects of eggs and dietary cholesterol.

“[M]We really were focused on the independent effects of[/M] eggs and [M]dietary cholesterol[/M].[SEP]“[M]We really were focused on the independent effects of eggs[/M] and dietary cholesterol.


Dr. Robert H. Eckel, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado who wrote an editorial accompanying the study, called the work far more comprehensive than previous reviews.

[M]Dr. Robert H. Eckel, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado[/M] who wrote an editorial accompanying the study, called the work far more comprehensive than previous reviews.[SEP][M]Dr. Robert H. Eckel, a professor of medicine[/M] at the University of Colorado who wrote an editorial accompanying the study, called the work far more comprehensive than previous reviews.[SEP][M]Dr. Robert H. Eckel[/M], a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado who [M]wrote an editorial accompanying the study[/M], called the work far more comprehensive than previous reviews.[SEP][M]Dr. Robert H. Eckel[/M], a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado who wrote an editorial accompanying the study, [M]called the work far more comprehensive than previous reviews[/M].


For example, healthier people tend to eat more eggs because they feel there’s a lot of protein in them, but even for healthy people on healthy diets, the harmful effect of eggs and cholesterol was consistent.”

For example, healthier people tend to eat more eggs because they feel there’s a lot of protein in them, [M]but even for healthy people on healthy diets, the harmful effect of[/M] eggs and [M]cholesterol was consistent.”[/M][SEP]For example, healthier people tend to eat more eggs because they feel there’s a lot of protein in them, [M]but even for healthy people on healthy diets, the harmful effect of eggs[/M] and cholesterol [M]was consistent.”[/M][SEP]For example, [M]healthier people tend to eat more eggs because they feel there’s a lot of protein in them[/M], but even for healthy people on healthy diets, the harmful effect of eggs and cholesterol was consistent.”


The authors say that the average cholesterol consumption of Americans has not changed much over the last few decades — about 300 milligrams a day.

[M]The authors say that the average cholesterol consumption of Americans[/M] has not changed much over the last few decades — [M]about 300 milligrams a day[/M].[SEP][M]The authors say that the average cholesterol consumption of Americans has not changed much over the last few decades[/M] — about 300 milligrams a day.