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Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day. It is celebrated every year on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to read out Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation. Federal troops took control of the state to ensure the freedom of the enslaved people. It is officially recognized in 46 states and Washington, D.C., but is not observed in Hawaii, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana....

On Monday, ACC coaches made the rounds at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn., and Louisville’s Bobby Petrino had a solid showing. MORE: SN Preseason Top 25 | ACC coach rankings | Top 10 ACC matchups Petrino has big — no, make that great — expectations for the Cardinals. And why not? During his first stint at Louisville from 2003 to 2006, the Cardinals were 41-9 with a 12-1 mark his final season that included a victory in the Orange Bowl....

Either you hate Peyton for what you re-learned about his playing days at Tennessee. Or you’ve concluded he has faded as a future Hall of Famer who’s limping toward the retirement line with a second ring in hand. MORE: Rare photos of Peyton, Eli Manning | Networks still want to hire Peyton In some fashion, you likely won’t be able to root for him as an active NFL quarterback in 2016....

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed that as many as 800,000 customers could be affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in 34 northern, central and coastal counties. The company said the majority of the cuts will begin just after midnight local time on Wednesday, October 9. PG&E said the power will be turned off in stages beginning in the north, depending on local timing of the severe wind conditions....

Mickelson didn’t get off to the best of starts. He bogeyed four of his first 11 holes at Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey. He did bounce back with three birdies down the stretch to finish Round 1 with a 1-over 71. “The first 11 holes were very disappointing,” Mickelson said. “I’ve been playing very well at the British and in my preparation, and to come out hit shots like I hit those first 11 holes was very disappointing....

As expected, much of the focus leading up to Thursday’s tee times at Quail Hollow Club has been on Spieth. At 24, he’s trying to become golf’s youngest-ever winner of all four majors. 2017 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: When, where, channel, stream Meanwhile, McIlroy has been sitting on three of the four Grand Slams since he was 25. The Masters’ green jacket has eluded him for three years. Since he won his second PGA Championship and fourth major in 2014, McIlroy has seen Spieth, Jason Day, Danny Willett, Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia and Brooks Koepka have their breakthroughs....

Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Zach Johnson were on the course chasing the leaders. Meanwhile, players were carving birdies out of the rolling terrain of the Irish links-style course near Sheboygan, Wis. MORE: Scenes from Round 1 | Course flyover | Featured groups | Odds Early leaders Hideki Matsuyama, Robert Streb, Ryan Moore and Paul Casey were 3 under par about 10 a.m. ET. There were 28 golfers under par in the morning’s competition....

Woods won the Tour Championship last year but dropped 10 spots to 38th in the standings following his withdrawal after the first round of The Northern Trust Open last week. The 15-time major winner shot a 4-over par 75 in the opening round, but retired with a mild oblique strain. It capped a disastrous few months for Woods, who has been beset by back pain since he triumphed at The Masters in April....

While phantom breast syndrome is common, it is less talked about that many issues, and women do not often mention these symptoms to their doctors. We will look at the incidence of phantom breast syndrome, why it occurs, risk factors, and how it may be treated when painful. Basics There is relatively little research to date describing phantom breast syndrome. This is despite the thought that up to 90% of women experience long-term emotional and physical changes (including phantom breast pain) that can affect their quality of life....

The New York Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson told Newsweek on Sunday that the man punched a 21-year-old store worker in the face after she confronted him and asked him to put back the items he grabbed. “The individual proceeded to strike the victim in the face with a closed fist before grabbing her hair and throwing her to the ground,” the spokesperson said. The worker didn’t suffer serious injuries from the attack, and no arrests have been made as of Sunday afternoon....

The drug Phenergan (promethazine) stops vomiting and has been around for a long time, but it could be dangerous for children, especially if they’re under age 2. In fact, it even carries a black-box warning, the most serious type of warning put out by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This article covers the possible side effects that can come with taking Phenergan or giving Phenergan to your child. It includes Phenergan dosage information along with alternatives to Phenergan you may consider to stop vomiting and prevent dehydration....

Phil Valentine, who hosts a self-titled show on Nashville-based radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, shared on Facebook on July 12 that he had caught COVID. The host had been publicly skeptical of the safety of COVID vaccines, including after it emerged he had caught the virus. Days later, his family revealed he had been hospitalized and was “fighting for his life.” At the time, his family said: “Phil would like for his listeners to know that while he has never been an ‘anti-vaxer’ he regrets not being more vehemently ‘Pro-Vaccine....

Sources: LA Galaxy lining up serious bid for Jonathan dos Santos A 28-year-old London native, Simpson was most recently with Leyton Orient. His career began with Premier League giant Arsenal in 2007, although he never played a league match with the Gunners. Simpson has had stints throughout England, including Hull City, QPR and Millwall. In 2013 he joined Buriram United for a single season in Thailand before heading to Leyton Orient, with whom he scored 25 goals in 45 league appearances in 2015-16....

The diversity of problems in the Philippines is both remarkable and depressingly familiar–from a flat-footed economy to Muslim terrorists in the south to thick layers of official corruption. But almost all the country’s ills can be traced back to a fundamental lack of justice. That sense reaches its starkest expression in places like Bilibid, 15 kilometers outside Manila. In the Philippines, children as young as 9 can be tried as adults and sent to adult jails....

Catcher Best trade candidate: Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks Best fit: Dodgers Montero, who turned 31 last month, is hitting .257/.341/.396 with 11 home runs. Those are decent numbers but not ones fitting the profile of someone who is making $10 million for a team with the Diamondbacks’ budget and with $40 million due over the next three seasons, he should get through waivers. In Los Angeles, A.J. Ellis is hitting .197/.340/.243 in 189 plate appearances during an injury-plagued season, and his backup is Drew Butera, a career ....

The clash with Victory is a rescheduled fixture after it was originally postponed due to the impact of earthquakes on Wellington in November. It means the Phoenix will host Central Coast Mariners, Victory and Brisbane Roar in the space of eight days, and midfielder Michael McGlinchey has claimed Wellington can win all three games. McGlinchey scored the winner against the Mariners on Saturday in his return from injury and is looking forward to the test against second-placed Victory....

What Is Phoslyra Used For? Phoslyra is used to lower phosphate levels in adults with kidney failure on dialysis. When your kidneys don’t work properly, your phosphate levels can become too high. High phosphate levels (called hyperphosphatemia) can weaken your bones and increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. When combined with a low-phosphate diet, Phoslyra helps keep your phosphate levels within a healthy range. Brand Name(s): Phoslyra...

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it was conducting an investigation into the incident and seeking information from the public on who hung the photos from the branches of a tree in Riverside Park. In a video posted June 20 on Facebook, members of the Original Black Panthers’ Milwaukee chapter were seen removing the photos and nooses from the tree. “Pictures of Black men and women with nooses attached is intolerable and unacceptable,” the Original Black Panthers of Milwaukee wrote in the video caption....

There are many causes of photosensitivity, such as reactions to certain medications and underlying health conditions. One such condition is erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), which is a rare genetic disorder. People with EPP experience a range of photosensitivity, from mild discomfort to severe pain. This article looks at photosensitivity related to EPP, including facts about the condition and how sun sensitivity can be managed. Facts About EPP Disease and Porphyrias Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a type of genetic disease called porphyria....

After microfracture surgery, you may benefit from physical therapy for rehabilitation. Your physical therapist (PT) will work with you after knee microfracture surgery to improve your knee range of motion, strength, and overall function. Your PT can provide strategies to decrease pain and swelling and help you return to normal walking and running. What Is Microfracture Surgery? Microfracture surgery is a procedure done to correct problems with the articular cartilage of your knee....