Amid a closely-contested race in South Carolina with Democratic contender Jaime Harrison, Graham told news outlet WCNC that getting an agreement on financial help for Americans reeling from the coronavirus downturn would be his priority—should he retain his seat. “I think the number-one goal for me is another stimulus package until we get a vaccine,” he said, blaming unwillingness of lawmakers to back President Donald Trump for the impasse....

That’s how much the Jaime Harrison campaign said it raised on Wednesday amid a new Quinnipiac poll showing the Democratic challenger tied against incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The survey, which showed both candidates with 48 percent among likely voters, represented yet another poll that suggested the confidant to President Donald Trump is in serious jeopardy of losing his seat. “This poll reflects what Jaime hears from voters every day,” Harrison campaign manager Zack Carroll said in a release....

“It is only a matter of time until al-Qaeda reemerges in Afghanistan and presents a threat to the American homeland and western world,” Graham said in a statement sent to Newsweek on Sunday. “President Biden seems oblivious to the terrorist threats that will come from a Taliban-run Afghanistan.” In the statement, parts of which he also tweeted, Graham called the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan “a sad and dangerous event for U....

Seems the American skiing star forgot her passport while en route from Austria to Bulgaria for this week’s World Cup event. Oops. No problem: German police stepped up to get Vonn on her way to Sofia. They issued Vonn an emergency travel document at the Munich airport, according to media reports. Vonn made the 90-minute trip from Salzburg to Munich before realizing she had left her passport behind. But she didn’t miss her connection as German authorities cleared her to travel....

With four goals and seven assists across nine competitive club matches to start this term, the Argentina great continued to break records. But his success this season may be judged in terms of a UEFA Champions League trophy instead of individual accolades as big-spending PSG look to end their long European trophy drought. This is your one-stop shop for all Messi stats for 2022/23 in Ligue 1, the Champions League and more....

There is no denying the improvement in the Lions since Martha Ford canned the two main guys in the front office and a few of the coaches who weren’t doing the job on the field. You get the feeling she would have liked to clear everyone off the payroll, but realized she had to have at least a few guys coaching these players. The old guard was still on board earlier in the year when the Lions got their first win of the season against the Bears with an overtime victory....

Detroit is expected to hire New England director of pro scouting Bob Quinn as the team’s new general manager, ESPN.com reported Friday. MORE: SN’s official playoff predictions | 2015’s most disappointing teams Quinn joined the Patriots in 2000 (the same year as Bill Belichick) with no experience in the NFL and slowly worked his way up after starting as a player personnel assistant and then a scout on various levels....

The NFL this week fined Gronkowski, a New England Patriots tight end, $8,268 for a Week 11 play in which he blocked Indianapolis Colts safety Sergio Brown off the field and out of bounds. PICKS: David Steele | Vinnie Iyer | Fantasy Source | The Linemakers It was Gronk’s job to deliver blocks to clear room for running back Jonas Gray, who ran for 199 yards in a 42-20 victory....

Richard Sowry, a park ranger, spotted a group of sleeping lions in the middle of the road during a patrol on Wednesday. The park explained the lions are normally found in Kempiana Contractual Park, which is closed to tourists, but appear to be making the most of the quiet streets, taking a nap near one of the park’s entrance gates, near a camp that can accommodate dozens of visitors....

Lions players Lance Moore and Eric Ebron thought it might be fun to go a little festive for the season. The NFL thought otherwise. MORE: NFL Week 16 picks straight up | Von Miller gifts magic underwear to Broncos They were each fined for wearing Christmas cleats on Monday Night Football, the Detroit News reported. The NFL typically issues a $5,787 fine for uniform deviations. “Ain’t no thing,” Ebron told the News....

With a victory at Soldier Field, the Lions (10-4 SU and 7-7 ATS) will make the postseason for the first time since 2011. A Philadelphia loss at Washington on Saturday would also put Detroit in the playoffs. However, the Eagles, like the Lions, are facing a weakened foe, which likely leaves Detroit to do its own work to get to the postseason. The Lions already have one victory over the Bears (5-9 SU and ATS), a 34-17 dismissal on Thanksgiving Day....

Statins work by blocking an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme’s role is to speed up the body’s process of building cholesterol. Blocking this enzyme by taking a statin drug slows down natural cholesterol production and lowers the amount of cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by the body. It also comes from eating certain foods. The body needs cholesterol, also called lipids, for many essential functions....

The Hills star, 39, slammed the Friends actress after he was asked who he thought was the rudest celebrity. Pratt responded to the fan question on TikTok: “Oh that’s easy. Phoebe from Friends; hands down one of the worst humans I’ve ever come into contact with, by far.” He refused to elaborate, saying he would “think” about telling his story if the video got more than one million views....

They have captured three defenders and three midfielders from the country and across the boarders as replacements of departed players. The defenders include Vincent Omumbo from Thika United, Samuel Olwande from Chemelil Sugar and Marlon Tangauzi from Uganda’s Saints FC. Step forward, young lion: Wanyama vs. Yaya Sydney Ochieng from National Super League side Palos FC, Victor Ndinya from Bandari and Abdul Hassan from Tanzania Premier League side African Lyon form the midfield batch....

The company, based in Gainesville, Georgia, first made customers aware of possible listeria contamination by releasing a recall list of all hard-boiled egg products, including retail, pillow pack, pouch pack, frozen diced, and protein kit products on December 20. However, the company expanded the list of items to hard-boiled eggs and egg products sold from more than 30 different brands sold at nearly 80 various retailers across the United States....

As an immunotherapy, Keytruda targets cancer cells by blocking the PD-1 pathway. PD-1 is a specific protein receptor found on cells that keeps the immune system from attacking cells in the body. While this is usually a good thing, cancer cells in the body can use the PD-1 pathway to hide from these immune attacks. By blocking PD-1, Keytruda allows the body’s immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells....

Khabib Nurmagomedov slammed Conor McGregor upon his arrival in New York, saying he has a strategy to defeat the Irishman and spoil his return to the octagon when they meet Oct. 6. “I’m gonna make him tired and make him look bad,” Nurmagomedov said, via TMZ Sports. “This is my plan. He cannot fight all 25 minutes. Maybe he think he can knock me out, we will see.” MORE: Join DAZN and watch Bellator 206 for free...

Much like a loaded cannon set opposite a crew of teddy bears, Khalil Mack left the Raiders’ offensive line in smithereens after his display on Sunday. The Chargers’ rusher simply couldn’t put a foot wrong, spiraling beyond would-be blockers before crunching Derek Carr not once, not twice, but three times. It was performances like Mack’s Week 1 showing that drew Los Angeles general manager Tom Telesco to acquiring the three-time All-Pro in the offseason....

Speaking with Axios in an interview televised Sunday, Khosrowshahi was asked about the killing of Khashoggi at Saudi Arabia’s Istanbul consulate in October last year. “It’s a serious mistake,” he replied, adding, “we’ve made mistakes too,” referring to accidents with Uber’s self-driving vehicles. “People make mistakes, it doesn’t mean they can never be forgiven,” he continued. “I think they’ve taken it seriously.” Khosrowshahi quickly came under fire on social media, including from Khashoggi’s editor at The Washington Post—Karen Attiah—who said on Twitter the CEO was showing “what moral bankruptcy looks like in real time....