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Pittman told lawmakers Tuesday the agency knew days before the Capitol storming that there was a “strong potential for violence” and that Congress was the target. “On January 6th, in the face of a terrorist attack by tens of thousands of insurrectionists determined to stop the certification of Electoral College votes, the Department failed to meet its own high standards as well as yours,” according to prepared remarks reported by The New York Times on Tuesday....

Delevingne collaborated with the late German designer Karl Lagerfeld’s brand to produce a capsule collection of genderless clothes and accessories that are easy to style. Having worked on the collection for the last few years, the model told Vogue that Lagerfeld “would be really proud of what we have created and how we have created it.” The line launched globally on September 8, and a capsule launch for the collaboration took place on Monday evening in the midst of NYFW, with a slew of celebrities and fashionistas in attendance....

On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Chief Justice Maikel Moreno took part in transnational organized crime and $5 million would be offered to anyone who can provide information leading to his arrest and/or conviction. Pompeo says Moreno, an ally of the socialist president Nicolás Maduro, who himself has been with issued with a $15 million bounty by the U.S., received bribes in a number of criminal and civil cases....

Nantes forward Sala completed a club-record transfer to Cardiff before the plane he was aboard went missing en route to the Welsh capital from France last week. The search for Sala was ended by Guernsey Police on Thursday - although the 28-year-old’s family are determined to resume the operation - and Cardiff are now set to play for the first time since the incident on Tuesday. Addressing the media ahead of the Arsenal match, Warnock revealed the strain that had been placed on himself and the Cardiff squad, having met the player as a big-money move was agreed....

Technically, she’s a training camp and preseason intern working with inside linebackers. But her hiring became a big moment for the NFL. Finally, a woman was getting involved in the sport after too many years of just guys. MORE: 10 of the NFL’s female pioneers | Welter right where she belongs, in the coaches’ meeting Welter, in a piece for The MMQB, described her excitement about being hired and the attention she received because of it....

Lynn left the game after 98 pitches, in part because of tightness and soreness in the forearm that he described as cramping, an issue he has experienced as far back as when he pitched in college, he told the Post-Dispatch. “I have it more times than not,” he said Monday. The team is concerned about what’s causing the discomfort, and chose to send Lynn home. He was not with the team for Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Rockies in Denver, and manager Mike Matheny told the Post-Dispatch that the results of the pitcher’s meeting with medical officials were not finalized....

“The kid’s got a tremendous arm.” (Hicks’ fastball frequently reaches 105 mph.) “He’s going to be a big part of this bullpen down the stretch.” (Hicks has earned high-leverage opportunities thanks to said fastball.) “He has a chance to do a lot in this game.” (He’s a rookie who’ll turn 22 on Sept. 6.) FLASHBACK: On Norris’ barbs toward players of color He didn’t, at least not in the finished product of veteran scribe Mark Saxon....

Feels like much, much further away, though. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny was asked for his thoughts before Sunday’s game against the Padres. “It’s just a sad situation, it’s a tough situation for our city,” he said. “Hopefully all the voices that are trying to get this resolved get it resolved quickly.” The Cardinals, obviously, are a part of the fabric of the entire St. Louis community. Images from the protests have shown people wearing Cardinals hats and shirts....

As one of NASCAR’s most successful drivers and biggest stars, Edwards is known for his intense workout routine and for being one of NASCAR strongest and best-conditioned drivers. Edwards recently shared some of his physical fitness tips with contestants on the Biggest Loser, the NBC show that pits overweight participants in contests to see who can lose the most weight. MORE: Edwards among drivers who face big year | New faces, new places | Top storylines for 2014...

Sunil Chhetri was the lone goalscorer for Bengaluru FC after the Indian national team captain converted a penalty in the 79th minute. The ISL table-toppers will get an opportunity to represent India in the AFC Champions League. Bengaluru FC themselves finished at the summit on two different occasions, but the coveted spot was not up for grabs at that time. Bengaluru FC coach Carles Cuadrat accepted his side’s defeat to Mumbai City FC sportingly....

The 49ers went on to lose the game 47-7 — their second straight loss of more than 20 points — which prompted running back Carlos Hyde to speak critically of his quarterback, saying Kaepernick’s poor decision making set the tone for the rest of the blowout. MORE: NFL Week 3 surprise performers | Best waiver wire pickups after Week 3 “I mean, it’s not that you can’t throw that,” Hyde said, referring the opening-drive pick-six by Justin Bethel....

Conservatives expressed outrage on Tuesday when the name of the woman who created the account, Chaya Raichik, was included in an article published by The Washington Post. During a Tucker Carlson Tonight segment, the Fox News personality argued that some of the best reporting in the country could be found on the account, which has nearly a million followers across platforms that include Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. “This is journalism,” Carlson said....

This article will explain how to prepare for carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty and what to expect. What Is CMC Joint Arthroplasty? Joint arthroplasty, or joint replacement surgery, is a surgical procedure in which a portion of damaged and inflamed bone is removed and replaced with metal implants in order to help relieve pain and improve physical functioning for patients with arthritis. While joint arthroplasty is commonly performed in large joints like the hips, knees, and shoulders, joint arthroplasty can also be performed on the thumb joint....

The Red Devils have bid farewell to their record goalscorer after 13 memorable years at Old Trafford. Rooney has taken the decision to return to his roots at Everton after slipping down the Red Devils pecking order under Jose Mourinho. He leaves with his legacy secure, with Carrick proud to have enjoyed so many good times alongside a fellow England international. Ferdinand’s tribute to Rooney The long-serving midfielder told MUTV: “Obviously Wayne leaving the club is a big deal and he has been such a massive part of this club since he first set foot in it and since making his debut, an incredible debut....

RELATED: 10 Games To Play If You Liked Fire Emblem Many of these archetypes have supplied some of the most iconic characters in the series, and they have assisted in crafting much of the franchise’s identity across each of its entries. Though these archetypes may have changed classes and sometimes even significance between games, the series wouldn’t be the same without them! So without further deliberation, we’re going to examine the 10 most iconic archetypes in the Fire Emblem series!...

New York lawmakers couldn’t agree more. Last week the state Assembly passed the nation’s first statewide law banning the use of handheld mobile phones while driving. The law is likely to provide some momentum to similar bills pending in 38 other states. Such bans may reduce some of the risk posed by multitasking drivers, but mobile phones are only part of a larger problem. With automakers adding more wireless communication technology to cars, drivers may soon be distracted by even more devices....

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With that, there will be greater expectations for the Cardinals to break out when navigating through their 2021 NFL schedule. They got into third place behind the NFC West-winning Seahawks and wild-card Rams, thanks to the fade of the injury-riddled 49ers. What is Arizona’s realistic projection for the upcoming season? Here is a complete breakdown of the Cardinals’ 2021 schedule, including dates, start times and analysis for all 17 games....