Newsom led Elder by 18 points among registered voters asked which of the two individuals they preferred and by 22 points among likely voters who were asked the same question, according to the poll’s results. Pollsters also found 56 percent of all respondents and 57 percent of likely voters said they wanted to keep Newsom in office. Of the respondents who said they voted for President Joe Biden in the 2020 election, 90 percent told pollsters they prefer Newsom and 10 percent said they prefer Elder....

It was promised to him that, if necessary, this secret would remain confidential until such time as the Wildcats were finished with their activity in the NCAA Tournament. He declined again. It was about this time suspicion escalated that there wasn’t really a tweak, that instead it was a device the Wildcats were employing to feel like they were playing some sort of inside joke on the media who’d derided them through so much of the 2013-14 college basketball season....

Durkan faced harsh criticism from residents and lawmakers alike after members of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) fired tear gas and other less than lethal munitions at protesters. Some progressive leaders have accused Durkan of being unwilling to listen to protesters. Members of three legislative districts in Washington have passed resolutions favoring Durkan’s removal from office. “Mayor Durkan has shown no ability or desire to rein in the SPD or protect peaceful protesters,” read the resolution from the 36th District, which was passed Wednesday....

Aum members are wanderers and outcasts in Japan. Average citizens have reacted more angrily to Aum than to radiation leaks from nuclear power facilities. And many Japanese think a bill recently introduced in the Diet is a cure for the Aum problem. Called “The Law for Regulating Organizations That Committed Indiscriminate Mass Murder,” it gives the authorities broad new powers of control. It stipulates that the government can require such organizations to file quarterly reports on each member, giving names, addresses and duties in the group....

Arnett says he has “no apologies” about his coverage of the gulf war (during which he proposed by phone to American journalist Kimberly Moore, 23). At the National Press Club in Washington, Arnett was asked about his report on the bombing of the baby-formula factory, which U.S. officials said was a bio-weapons plant. “I didn’t see any evidence of biological weapons,” he said. Holding up a bag of formula from the site, he added, “If you believe me, join me later....

The Detroit Free Press, citing an unidentified source and NFLPA records, reported that Johnson returned $3.2 million of a signing bonus from his last contract before the start of the 2016 NFL year. Johnson reportedly began negotiating a payback shortly after making public comments saying he was considering retirement. PHOTOS: Megatron’s mega moments | All-time greatest Lions The Lions are still $26 million under the cap after completing several deals — among them signing Marvin Jones and Haloti Ngata — after Johnson’s payback freed up an additional $11 million for 2016....

With Newton at the helm of the Panthers’ offense and Kuechly in the middle of the defense, coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday the two are yin and yang as leaders on the team. MORE: Carolina’s top sports stars | Denver’s top sports stars Newton took it a step further by referring to himself and Kuechly as “The Ying Yang Twins,” alluding to the hip-hop duo. Rivera, who quipped Newton is “a more colorful dresser,” said that while Newton is the vocal leader, the quiet Kuechly can “sneak” into a room and lead by example....

The Panthers quarterback has been in negotiations for a while and reportedly is close to finalizing a new contract. Charlotte radio station ESPN 730, owned by former Panthers GM Marty Hurney, first reported that a new deal is close to being finished. MORE: Newton boasts of his unique skill set | The ‘other Cam’ a natural | Wilson’s contract talks The deal, which could be finalized Monday or Tuesday, will run through 2020 and could average upwards of $20 million per season, according to the Charlotte Observer....

An Alabama fan brought up the pay-for-play controversy that surrounded Newton when he was at Auburn. The Panthers quarterback had a strong response, yelling “I’ll slap the s— out of you.” MORE: CFB scoreboard | Top 10 Alabama players | Top 10 Auburn players Newton was cleared of any wrongdoing in the pay-for-play scandal, but clearly this struck a nerve. That’s not to say Cam wasn’t having fun. He’s still shaking hands, meeting Tigers supporters, and, of course, dancing....

In a clip shared on TikTok by Khatunachaladze on Sunday, the medium-sized black dog can be seen sitting on the sidewalk, staring at something on the side of the road, before the video reveals that it’s actually looking inside a butcher’s shop, packed with all kinds of meat. Although the dog was wearing a green collar, many users worried it may be a hungry stray. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 3....

The 26-year-old faces disciplinary action over a number of gambling offences, although specific details have not been disclosed. A short statement from Stoke confirmed the charge had been accepted and explained that the Premier League club will support Jerome at his disciplinary hearing. It read: "Stoke City can confirm that Cameron Jerome accepts the FA charges made against him in relation to breaches of its betting rules. "Cameron has admitted the charges and will in due course attend an Independent Regulatory Commission, at which he will be supported by the club....

Johnson’s father told Scout.com on Thursday Pittsburgh has granted his son’s request for a release that will allow him to suit up immediately for defending national champion North Carolina in 2017-18. Cameron Johnson can play right away for the Tar Heels because he is a graduate transfer. He will have two years of athletic eligibility. Pittsburgh later announced the release. DeCOURCY: Bradley’s one-and-done does nothing for UNC recruiting Pitt at first refused to allow Johnson to transfer to another Atlantic Coast Conference school or to a school on the Panthers’ schedule next season, per the (Pittsburgh) Post-Gazette ....

While Russell Wilson and Tyler Lockett keep buzzing and rebuilding the hype for the passing game, there have been two important developments around them. The first is regarding the offensive line, the Seahawks’ biggest positional concern. They have experimented with several different combinations in attempts to find the best possible pass protection for Wilson. They have already seen one projected new starter, J’Marcus Webb, fall flat. Through all that, it has led them to a good overall solution....

Is it possible that the diet changes that lessen pelvic pain—or reduce the risk of the disease—might help you get pregnant? At this point, we don’t know. If endometrial lesions or adhesions have blocked the fallopian tubes, or are interfering with ovulation or healthy fallopian tube movement, no diet can improve the situation. Surgery or IVF treatment is likely required. Here’s what the research does have to say on endometriosis and diet....

Reagan and Gorbachev took similar steps at their 1985 Geneva Summit. It was a time of acute nuclear dangers, which they succeeded in easing. Today, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists’ Doomsday Clock is at 100 seconds to midnight—the closest to the edge it has ever been. Can Biden and Putin turn it back, and make the world safer than it was in 1985? Time will tell, but history gives us hints....

In what could be his final press conference before the highly anticipated midterm elections, Bush on Wednesday went before reporters at the White House where he tried to regain some element of political momentum—or, at the very least, reclaim a little relevancy in a news cycle that has proven beyond his control in recent weeks. More than anything, it was an event that seemed to aim squarely at getting his message to his party base amid worries that Republican voters could be so unhappy with Bush and the GOP that they could boycott the polls next month....

Read on to learn more about the ways depression can affect people physically. What Is Depression? Depression is a mental health condition that affects how well a person is able to function in daily life. Biochemistry, genetics, personality, and environmental factors are believed to play a role in its development. People with major depressive disorder experience symptoms that greatly affect their previous level of functioning and last at least two weeks....

Klopp revolution is only just beginning “I am a very, very bad watcher,” he told the club’s official website. “Of course I’m always happy when my team wins, but it’s always different when you play.” Jurgen Klopp’s side have made a fine start to the Premier League season, beating Arsenal, Leicester City and Chelsea to climb to fourth in the table, netting 18 goals along the way. However, Germany international Can, a regular for Liverpool in the previous two campaigns, is yet to start a league game and knows he must work hard to change that....

If you’ve just got the sniffles, a healthy partner may not be risking much. But they could catch whatever you have. Respiratory illnesses are passed through droplets and saliva. Kissing, breathing close to each others’ faces, coughing, or sneezing while in close contact is a great way to spread germs. So your partner is quite likely to get sick if you’re intimate. Whether the risk is worth it depends on what you have and what risks it may pose to your partner’s health....