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What they want, evidently, is drag. Ru Paul, a 6-foot-4-inch transvestite, is just the tallest exemplar of a wild proliferation of cross-dressing that reaches far beyond the dance floor. In fact, at times it seems there’s no escape. Not at the cinema, where actresses in films like “The Crying Game,” Gus Van Sant’s upcoming “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and even a future Steven Spielberg-produced picture are not what they seem....

Stacey Hayes, 55, is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 43-year-old Anrae James at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital early Monday. Hayes also faces four counts of attempted murder and other charges for allegedly firing at officers who responded to a report of gunfire in Philadelphia’s Parkside neighborhood approximately 1.30 a.m. that same day. Officers found a suspect in body armor and carrying multiple weapons, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said....

But with the help of this article, let’s try to focus on how a role model may do wonders for us and how I found the perfect one for me to emulate. The Golden Girl Courtney Dauwalter, the Ultra-runner. While the name may not ring a bell to people outside the running world, her achievements will definitely leave one awestruck. Her journey allows one to look beyond human limits and her achievements define the famous phrase - ’nothing is impossible'....

Now Courtney and Graham have upped the ante. MORE: Danica photos | Danica starring in Super Bowl ad | John Force makes up for lost time Courtney Force and Graham Rahal announced their engagement on Twitter on Thursday while visiting Venice, Italy. The 26-year-old Force is the youngest daughter of NHRA legend John Force and is currently a Funny Car driver for John Force Racing. Rahal, 25, drives for his father, Bobby Rahal, who won CART championships in 1986, 1987 and 1992 and won the ‘86 Indianapolis 500....

In May, model Stodden spoke about how they were publicly shamed when, at the age of 16, they married 50-year-old actor Doug Hutchison in 2011—this was when they received abusive tweets and DMs from Teigen. “[Teigen] wouldn’t just publicly tweet about wanting me to take ‘a dirt nap’ but would privately DM me and tell me to kill myself. Things like, ‘I can’t wait for you to die,’” Stodden told The Daily Beast last month....

Next up, the franchise’s most meaningful regular-season game in years. Cousins scored a power-play goal early in the third period and the Coyotes boosted their playoff chances Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Kuemper made his 18th consecutive start and stopped 31 shots for his fourth shutout of the season. Arizona, which was 0-3-2 in its previous five games, most of those on a recent road trip, has won nine of 11 at home....

Coutinho has endured a difficult season with Ousmane Dembele seemingly preferred by Ernesto Valverde, but the France winger’s hamstring injury has opened a spot in Barca’s attack. And Coutinho grabbed his chance with both hands in Wednesday’s second leg, scoring twice as Barca heaped more Copa del Rey misery on Sevilla, who they battered 5-0 in last year’s final. Barca’s 6-1 victory overturned a 2-0 deficit from the first leg, when Messi was rested by Valverde, but the captain was in inspirational form at Camp Nou....

The Brazil international has been heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou for some time, with the speculation intensifying amid exit talk surrounding Neymar in Catalonia. Barca are said to view Coutinho as the ideal replacement for his fellow countryman and continue to remain coy when it comes to their reported interest and summer transfer plans. Neymar, Coutinho & Mbappe all to leave - 7/4 Carragher appreciates that such a switch will appeal to Liverpool’s prized asset, but is looking for a man who committed to a new contract in January to be talked into giving another year to the Reds....

“Smart” headbands are just as popular at this year’s virtual CES, and one model that caught our eye this time around was from Cove. It uses “proprietary gentle vibrations” behind your eyes to activate the part of your brain that handles emotions. Cove claims that it will reduce your stress levels and lead to a better night’s sleep. Of course, Cove’s headband is just one of many ways to reduce stress—mediation and Yoga are perhaps the two most popular....

Earlier this month, after catching the virus, 82-year-old Starr had to cancel certain dates on his North American tour. But on Monday, the legendary drummer announced his recovery in a post on Instagram, which included a photo of him smiling while flashing a peace sign. “On the road again I will see you in Seattle on Tuesday the 11th Portland Wednesday I am negative peace and love everybody thanks for waiting....

The five states listed below have each seen a decrease in the average number of daily new cases over a 14-day period from October 16 to 29, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Daily case counts below reflect a seven-day moving average of daily new infections reported from October 16 to 29. Missouri Day 1 (October 16): 2,040. 34Day 14 (October 29): 1,477. 75Highest daily case count in 14-day period: 2,213 on October 17Lowest daily case count in 14-day period: 1,477....

Lauri Hicks, medical epidemiologist for the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, said the current authorized vaccines offer less protection against infection due to Omicron than previous variants, but still provide benefit. The susceptibility to monoclonal antibodies appears to be lower for Omicron compared to Delta, with the exception of Sotrovimab, Hicks added. She said data shows people who receive a booster have a much lower chance of reinfection from either Delta or Omicron....

If he doesn’t play Sunday, he’ll lose $2 million. MORE: Nine coaches on the hot seat | NFL assistants primed ofor head coaching jobs Lee suffered a hamstring injury this week and is listed as questionable for the Cowboys’ season finale Sunday against the Redskins. The 4-11 Cowboys have nothing on the line in the game, so the prudent thing to do would be to sit Lee. But the Dallas Morning News reported Lee has a playing time incentive in his contract that will pay him a $2 million bonus if he is on the field for 80 percent or more of the team’s snaps this year....

Dak Prescott exited the game late in the fourth quarter after hitting his hand a couple of times on defenders while making throws. He was grabbing his throwing hand while on the sideline and was taken to the locker room for further evaluation. Ultimately, it was revealed that Prescott suffered a thumb fracture; he will miss 6-8 weeks as a result of the injury. “It’s very disappointing, but injuries happen, can’t necessarily control it, just unfortunate,” Prescott said after the game, per ESPN....

Coyle’s Championship strugglers face one-time rivals Manchester United at Ewood Park on Sunday and the Rovers boss has urged his players to seize their chance to shine. Herrera confident of FA Cup defence However, the former Burnley boss remains cognisant of the task that awaits his team against Jose Mourinho’s Red Devils. “To play an elite club like Manchester United is a wonderful opportunity," Coyle told reporters ahead of the game....

The former parliamentarian, who is in the fray from Sonarpur North constituency in South 24-Parganas district as a Communist Party of India-Marxist nominee, has declared Rs.5.96 lakh as annual income for 2015-16. Her moveable assets valued at Rs.20.47 lakh include Rs.2.40 lakh as bank deposits, two vehicles worth Rs.10 lakh and jewellery worth Rs.7 lakh. Her immovable properties include a three-storeyed residential building in Salt Lake purchased for Rs.48,000 in 1999....

However, the pregame, halftime and postgame coverage on TNT belongs to Craig Sager. The popular sideline personality showed up both superstars when he arrived at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland wearing snakes on his feet. Notice, I didn’t simply say “snakeskin shoes.” That’s a typical pair of wingtips for a man with as much panache as Sager. He literally has the heads of reptiles on his feet. MORE: Craig Sager in crazy suits | LeBron says KD could surpass Kareem’s scoring mark...

The cranial nerves are vulnerable during head trauma because many of them run over the surface of the skull and are only protected by the muscles and tissues of the face. Penetrating, scraping and shearing injuries can stretch, rupture or cut across a cranial nerve. Broken facial and skull bones can also damage the nerves. The effects of cranial nerve injury may be temporary or permanent, depending on the nature of the injury....