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A poll from Convention of States Action (COSA) in partnership with the Trafalgar Group found that just 15.3 percent of likely general election voters believed the U.S. should provide troops as “boots on the ground” in the event of an invasion. The figures came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for talks in Geneva with tensions between Russia and Ukraine remaining high. The COSA/Trafalgar Group poll was conducted from January 12 to 14 among 1,081 likely general election voters and has a margin of error of +/-2....

A weakened Australia gave up a 15-point lead midway through the third quarter, losing 91-83 in their final Group D clash. MORE: Dragic, Irving have serious handles Slovenia suffered a 67-64 loss to group winner Lithuania to finish second. By finishing third, Australia moved further away from the United States in the knockout rounds. If Slovenia beats the Dominican Republic in the round of 16, it will face the USA in the quarterfinals while Australia cannot meet the tournament favorites until the last four....

Short-term memory problemsDifficulty concentrating or multi-taskingTrouble recalling words and names Brain fog can have a tremendous impact on quality of life—as much as pain or fatigue. The effects of brain fog can be so significant that it can even be mistaken for ADHD or dementia. This article explains ME/CFS and fibromyalgia brain fog, the mechanisms behind them, and how medications and other treatments can help clear the fog. Symptoms of Brain Fog Symptoms of fibro fog or ME/CFS brain fog differ from person to person and can range from mild to severe....

Think of it like this: when you write an essay, you’re writing nonfiction; when you write a short story with you as the main character, you’re writing fiction. Fiction is often subjective, meaning it’s greatly influenced by a storyteller’s personal feelings and opinions. A fictional story can be given in different points of view (first person, third person, etc. ). Fictional storytellers use descriptive language and literary devices like similes, metaphors, and personification to put their audience in their story....

Lionel Messi is the second highest rated player in the game, coming in just one point behind Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the overall rankings. Neymar’s €222 million move to PSG has seen Barca lose one of their highest rated talents, but new signing Ousmane Dembele has impressive all-round ratings, including a rage quit-inducing 91 pace. FIFA 18 is released worldwide on September 29. GOALKEEPERS DEFENDERS MIDFIELDERS ATTACKERS

Just 11 players possess a ranking of 90 or over and Bayern can claim to have two of them. Robert Lewandowski is deemed one of the top out-and-out strikers in the game - second only to Barcelona’s Luis Suarez - and Manuel Neuer is by far the best goalkeeper. The Bundesliga champions have added the likes of James Rodriguez to their squad, giving their midfield a boost, while Mats Hummels and Jerome Boateng remain one of the best defensive partnerships....

A total of 14 people are indicted, including nine FIFA officials, seven of whom have been arrested. Those arrested are alleged to have solicited and received bribes totalling in excess of $100 million between the early 1990s and the present day. FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin Al Hussein calls it a “sad day for football” and demands drastic changes in the way the governing body is run. Swiss prosecutors open separate criminal proceedings against “persons unknown” in relation to alleged money laundering with regard to the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, with FIFA described as the “injured party....

The body, Transparency International, on Tuesday published a lengthy report titled “Global Corruption Report: Sport” in advance of Friday’s Extraordinary FIFA Congress in Zurich. In addition to electing a new president to replace Sepp Blatter, FIFA will vote on whether to implement the recommended reform proposals that would bring about sweeping changes within football’s governing body. The editor of Transparency International’s report, Gareth Sweeney, has called on FIFA to act immediately if it wants its reputation to be pulled from the gutter....

The Indian team will play their matches in the country’s capital, New Delhi, but the tournament is held across six venues all over the country. Kochi, Guwahati, Kolkata, Goa and Mumbai will witness the excitement of the World Cup along with Delhi when 24 nations from around the globe compete for the trophy within a few weeks from now. As part of the count down towards the big event, Goal tells you all you need to know about where these 24 national teams will train....

The time is now! The largest country in the subcontinent is about to throw open its arms to the footballing fraternity at large come 6 October as India host the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. 24 countries from six confederations will be competing for one of the biggest honours in youth football, with matches being hosted in six cities across the country. In this segment, we take a look at Mexico’s U-17 football team and guide you through their journey to the world cup, highlighting their strengths, tactics and key players....

The Iraqi migrants were part of a group detained by Polish authorities late Thursday night, Euronews reported. Four other migrants have died while crossing or attempting to cross into Poland and Lithuania from Belarus through an area of woods and bogs. According to Polish and Belarusian officials, the four others were found dead at the border on Sunday. “We are trying to help and save the lives and health of all illegal migrants who have crossed the border into Poland and have been found in time,” Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Facebook....

Martial arts are no longer just about self-defense. Like Pereira, countless Americans are discovering that these disciplines are as healthful as anything you can do at the gym–and often far more fulfilling. Tae bo aside, the traditional arts offer something for almost everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Kung fu or karate can help kids learn concentration and self-control. Any athlete can gain stamina and agility from tae kwon do (nothing says cardio like an hour of flying kicks)....

DELONG: It’s probably best not to pay so much attention to piracy. One free program running illegally on a machine is an opportunity to sell an upgrade. Two weeks ago, I tried to install a perfectly legal Windows 98 disk over Windows 95. Lo and behold, it says this disk will not install as an upgrade. So Microsoft is using technological code to enforce its property rights in a way that makes my life considerably more annoying....

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) continues to announce their squad and plans for the 2018 season but the latest one is a very surprising one. The Super League champions today announced that Luciano Figueroa is back in the playing squad for the upcoming season, two years after he announced his retirement from competitive football back at the end of 2015. The 36-year-old Argentine has been back at the club in 2017 and has previously been appointed as the Club Ambassador and International Relations....

But exactly what will be built there is still anyone’s guess. One of the many remarkable stories of the last year is how public opinion, galvanized by the tragedy, has derailed the business-as-usual development plans that called for replacing the World Trade Center’s 11 million square feet of office space. In mid-July, the city-state agency charged with planning, along with the Port Authority–which owns the land–rushed out a half-dozen half-baked schemes....

A young Victorian lad named Tristan (Charlie Cox) crosses over from his village into the fantasy kingdom of Storm-hold, where witches brew, pirate ships fly, unicorns prance and a fallen star turns into a beautiful but irritable girl named Yvaine (Claire Danes), who’s none too happy to be Tristan’s captive. Based on Neil Gaiman’s illustrated novel, “Stardust” aims for a “Princess Bride” mix of whimsy and wonderment, the sardonic and the romantic, with only sporadic success....

The crux of the problem is that no medical specialty has “claimed” ME/CFS, so finding a knowledgeable healthcare provider isn’t as easy as with most illnesses. Even fibromyalgia, which is considered closely related to CFS, falls under the auspices of rheumatology. Chronic fatigue syndrome is not well understood, and many health-care providers have a hard time recognizing it. Some don’t even believe it is an actual condition. All this means that the burden of finding someone qualified to treat you falls squarely on your shoulders....

This state has a way of making more than its share of history. It will do so again in the ‘08 presidential campaign, which began in earnest this week as South Carolina State University in Orangeburg hosted the Democrat’s first debate. In Columbia I get the sense that the Democrats are over-the-moon excited about their prospects. State party chairs always sound enthusiastic, but it’s easy to tell when they don’t mean it....

The residential tower in Miami-Dade County fell early in the morning of June 24, and rescue workers quickly responded to the scene. According to a Wednesday report from Florida’s Local 10, an email sent by a rescue supervisor detailed how responders were communicating with a woman trapped in the building before a fire forced them to forego their efforts to save her. The email first reported by Local 10 said that rescue workers were “involved with an active conversation with the female trapped next to the bed about 10 to 11 hours after the collapse....