On Monday, a former member of the Obama administration told Politico that he believes such a move could actually “backfire” and make the Justice Department’s work on any such case even more difficult. This comes after a ruling last week from U.S. District Court Judge David Carter, who wrote that the former president “more likely than not” committed a felony when he attempted to illegally obstruct Congress on January 6, 2021....

The veteran actress and activist, 83, is protesting against the controversial Enbridge Line 3 replacement in the state. That pipeline runs across Minnesota, starting in Alberta, Canada and ending in Superior, Wisconsin. Those against the move say it could pollute native lands and water. While its supporters say it helps the economy and creates jobs. Sharing a video to Instagram Monday, the politically outspoken Grace and Frankie star revealed that she is vaccinated and protesting alongside the Ojibwe Water Protectors....

Newsweek looked back at some of the most prominent false or unevidenced narratives to have emerged in the immediate aftermath of the insurrection, or formed gradually over the ensuing months, as investigations into its causes continue. The Claim: Antifa and “fake Trump protesters” were behind the insurrection One of the first conspiracy theories to emerge in the aftermath of the Capitol siege, perpetuated by conservative news hosts, political figures, and allies of then-President Donald Trump, posited that the rioters weren’t real Trump supporters, but rather members of the Antifa movement, blending into the crowds to provoke violence....

The Chilean forward, who will earn £450,000 per week at Old Trafford, will complete his medical on Saturday evening and be revealed as a new signing shortly afterwards. Henrikh Mkhitaryan will travel in the other direction, with Arsenal bagging the former Borussia Dortmund player at value of £35 million for Sanchez. Malcom reveals Premier League ‘dream’ Bordeaux star Malcom has admitted he would relish the chance to play in the Premier League....

The Blues were unable to land Roma striker Dzeko and have now shaken hands on a £15 million fee plus incentives for the France international. The move will enable Michy Batshuayi to leave Stamford Bridge on loan, with Borussia Dortmund linked witht the Belgian. West Brom land Sturridge on loan Daniel Sturridge has joined West Brom on loan from Liverpool, with the Baggies beating Inter and Premier League rivals Newcastle United to the striker’s signature....

The Brazil international has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge this season and has been linked with Arsenal, Real Madrid and Juventus. And Magpies boss Rafa Benitez is hopeful he can persuade the centre-back to move to the north-east, though any move would have to be a loan deal. WOODBURN TO BE SENT OUT ON LOAN Liverpool have made teenage forward Ben Woodburn available for a loan move in January, according to the Daily Mail ....

In type 2 diabetes, your body develops heightened resistance against the hormone insulin. The pancreas produces insulin to help move glucose into the cells. When you develop insulin resistance, the body needs more insulin to stabilize glucose levels. Over time, the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to keep up. Januvia belongs to a class of medications known as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DDP-4) inhibitors. DDP-4 inhibitors reduce the amount of blood sugar your body makes and help keep your insulin levels stable....

Lawmakers with Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party are “anxious” about the frequency of China Coast Guard activity around the Senkaku Islands, a CCTV report said Wednesday. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is expected to hold discussions about a stronger response to the record-setting incursions into Japanese waters. The latest Chinese coast guard activity occurred Monday when the Japan Coast Guard reported four Chinese government vessels—including one armed with what appeared to be an “autocannon”—sailed into the territorial waters off the Senkakus, which Japan administers under Okinawa Prefecture....

Governments throughout the region have long waited for Japan to come clean on the “comfort women” scandal. That may be why the response from Japan’s neighbors was less than ecstatic. “Welcome, but late,” said Philippine President Fidel Ramos. South Korean Foreign Minister Han Sung Joo called the report “a first step” to improved Korean-Japanese relations. Such officials are still skeptical about whether incoming Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa will admit to much more....

But the University of Tokyo, also known as Todai, beat Hosei University, 6-4, at Jingu Stadium for its first victory since Oct. 2, 2010. MORE: Marlins’ players don’t show up to charity event | Best bars near all 30 MLB stadiums “I’m honestly delighted,” manager Kazushi Hamada told reporters . “We’ve finally made it out of the tunnel. I thought we could pull it out. When the pitchers struggled the fielders made plays....

After Newsweek reported that a confidential source had tipped off the FBI about what classified documents Donald Trump was keeping at his Mar-a-Lago home, Mary Trump— Donald Trump’s niece—theorized that the mole could be Kushner. Kushner and his wife Ivanka, Trump’s eldest daughter, both served as senior advisers during Donald Trump’s presidency. “I think we need to look very hard at why Jared got $2 billion,” Mary Trump said, referring to the investment Kushner secured from a fund led by by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about six months after leaving the White House....

“These hard policies about saying certain youth can’t play sports, and certain people aren’t allowed in certain places, or micromanaging what restroom people use and mandating what they do are really, frankly, un-American and are an example of Republican overreach, which will ultimately hurt their party, if they can’t espouse the full diversity of the American people,” the Democrat said during an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union with host Dana Bash....

The Czech winger, 43, announced his retirement from international competition Sunday after the Czech Republic’s 3-0 loss to the United States in the IIHF World Championship bronze-medal game. MORE: Should Shanahan go for a coach or GM first? | Flyers hire longtime UND coach | Ducks expose Blackhawks “I wanted it for the fans, coaxed my dad, and (fellow countryman and former Rangers teammate Martin Rucinsky) cracked me,” Jagr told NHL....

The 46-year-old, who has long been praised for defying Father Time, was waived by the Calgary Flames Jan. 28 and left the NHL to rejoin his hometown team HC Kladno in the Czech Republic. Jagr’s transition back to Europe started off strong as he recorded two assists in his first period of play with Kladno, but things took a negative turn on Saturday. In a game against HC Havirov, Jagr was on the receiving end of a vicious hit from behind and his head collided violently with the boards....

The broadcasting giant is looking inward, hiring former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett as an analyst for NBC’s primetime pregame show, according to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand. Garrett, 56, has played a feature role in the network’s coverage of the USFL this season and it seems he has impressed the NBC brass enough to step in to replace Brees. “Football Night in America” drew an average of 7.1 million viewers in 2021-22....

After spending a 20-year career with the Athletics, Yankees, Rockies and Indians, the former first baseman has enjoyed family life in Las Vegas since retiring following the 2014 season. With three kids ages 1 to 6, Giambi is in no rush to get back in the game. Yet he acknowledges he has managerial aspirations — and those that know him are confident he can do the job. “I played 20 years in the game,” Giambi said, speaking at Yankees Old-Timers’ Day....

“Friday was Jason Whitlock’s last day with FOX Sports,” the network told the New York Post. “We thank Jason for all of his hard work and dedication to the network, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Outkick The Coverage first reported Whitlock’s departure from Fox on Monday after the 53-year-old did not appear on “Speak for Yourself” with co-host Marcellus Wiley. The FS1 show reportedly will continue, and Fox is looking for Whitlock’s replacement....

Lek mating involves two or more males performing courtship displays, and is seen in animals including birds, insects, and mammals like fallow deers. Females watch and pick the male they find most attractive for a short-term hook-up. To mate, male lampreys gather on gravel patches in rivers and build nests which they defend as they release sex pheromones from their gills. Ovulating females meanwhile move between nests to mate....

LSU recently rewarded its football team with a new and improved locker room — and we’re not just talking about an ordinary locker room. The facility features lounging chairs that were designed to be equivalent to first class seats on an airplane, and some may argue that it’s more of a bedroom than a locker room. The lounge pod includes an iPad mount, power outlets, ventilated storage boards and more....