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We’re not talking about the continual dirge of the Coldplays of the world, or the all-singing-all-dancing direction of (almost) every Ryan Murphy flick ever, we mean those truly iconic artists who make you feel every note and word as if it were meant just for you, whose every new release feels like you’re coming home, even if the furniture has moved about. One such filmmaker is Wes Anderson, an eccentric 52-year-old Texan with a penchant for symmetry, color blocking and pantsuits....

After canceling 2020’s event due to the pandemic, it’s back this year, with a delayed date of September 13. To celebrate, we’re reminiscing on the most iconic looks that graced the event’s red carpet. Princess Diana, 1996 This was the one and only time the late Princess of Wales attended the Met Gala. The theme for that year was “Christian Dior” and in keeping with established etiquette, the Princess wore a creation by the fashion house....

The more likely explanation was that Bush, shaken by his disastrous slide in the polls, was retreating to foreign-policy issues in hopes of shoring up his presidency. Sure enough, his approval rating rebounded slightly through the week, a fact that many attributed to his return to Iraqibashing. But there was conflict among his advisers and the political price was high. In leading his divided party to a budget deal no one seemed to like, and in then abandoning his own election strategy, Bush had clearly weakened his claim to leadership in the next session of Congress....

When does scandal become farce? Already, the Whitewat-er investigation has consumed thousands of man-hours by dozens of FBI agents and government lawyers who have conducted three investigations under two prosecutors. Despite relentless press coverage, most Americans would be hard put to answer a quiz on the basic issues, such as: what crime might the Clintons have committed? (Answer: some sort of possible fraud involving their Arkansas real-estate investment and its relationship to a failed S&L more than a decade ago....

The family fled to Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, and borrowed money from friends to rent an apartment. The whites say they were targeted for helping a neighbor who shot one of those occupying his land. The occupiers say the woman maliciously grazed cattle in their corn field, and tried to drain a pond they were using to water a tobacco patch. Whatever the facts, for a time the white family thought all was lost....

By analyzing the genomes from two seperate outbreaks that started in 2006 and 2015, researchers found surprisingly little differences between the two virus strains. They say the most plausible explanation for the virus reemerging was that semen from a bull infected during the original outbreak was used to artificially inseminate a cow years later. BTV is a viral disease that affects sheep, cattle, deer and goats, among other species. While sheep are worst affected by the virus, cows are the main mammal reservoir....

Nearly 39 inches of snow were reported in Donner Pass, California, over a 24-hour period of Sunday into Monday, as the region was buffeted by uncharacteristically harsh temperatures from the north over the weekend. Forecasts predict temperatures back around 40 degrees Fahrenheit by the weekend when warm winds from the Pacific enter the region that covers Seattle and Portland. However, parts of Washington and Oregon are predicted to see about 3 more inches of snow Thursday, while parts of California received more snow and rain Wednesday, continuing the travel disruptions like road closures and accidents, in addition to flight cancellations that took place over the weekend and early this week....

Is strutting around naked the American way? The only, only way to express your patriotism is to live life the way you want to. Naked Cowboy was my idea. I am the epitome of the American dream. I’m Captain America, but better. You’ve thanked God for your successes. God wants us to be ourselves. When I stand out there it makes absolutely no sense to anyone, and they laugh. So I’m making a difference in the world....

Diabetes affects approximately 10% of the U.S. population, and 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with this condition every day. While previous research has suggested certain dietary patterns can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, these new studies corroborate this notion. Fruits and Vegetables The first study, which focused on fruits and vegetables, used plasma vitamin C and carotenoids (plant pigments) found in blood samples as indicators of fruit and vegetable intake....

Messi went into Sunday’s top of the table clash at Mestalla in the middle of an acute drought, having gone five games without a goal in all competitions. Messi 7/1 to be CL top scorer And another blank against Los Che took that run to six, the first time he has gone so long without registering on the scoresheet since 2010. Five of those games have come in a Barcelona shirt, with Messi also failing to net for Argentina in this month’s friendly against Russia....

The film is about campus sexual assault and how it’s handled by universities. The Winston case is just a portiion of the film. The movie doesn’t provide many more details on the Winston case, but it did put a face and a name to Kinsman. MORE: 10 best overall college football programs | SN’s 50 top players for 2015 That documentary was released this weekend and FSU president John Thrasher recently released a statement attacking the credibility of the film....

The Seminoles, in a fight for bowl eligibility against rival Florida in Gainesville, scored a last-minute touchdown — an 8-yard Jordan Travis pass to Ontaria Wilson with 49 seconds left — to make the score 24-21 in favor of the Gators. A successful onside kick would have given Florida State the ball near midfield with a chance to take the lead or send the game to overtime. MORE: Why did Florida fire Dan Mullen?...

Most rail workers don’t receive any paid sick time. This fact has been a major sticking point in the negotiations between unions and rail companies in recent months. Instead, rail workers have short-term disability benefits that staff can call after as little as four days and can use to replace some of their income for a year or more, as well as vacation and personal leave days. Unions had asked for 15 paid sick days initially, but settled for one personal day....

Full moons are a lunar phase that occur roughly once every month when our natural satellite is located opposite to the sun, with the Earth in between. During a full moon, the side of the moon that faces towards our planet is fully illuminated, appearing like a perfect circle. Technically, the moon only turns full for a moment. On Saturday, April 16, this moment will occur at 2:55 p.m. EDT, according to the Farmers’ Almanac....

Here’s what he wrote: “Colleagues, as I have said for some time, today’s vote is a vote of conscience and I know we will all treat it as such. I have been asked directly by a number of you how I intend to vote, so thought it right to make that known prior to the final vote. While a close call, I am persuaded that impeachments are a tool primarily of removal and we therefore lack jurisdiction....

Ridley has been ruled inactive for New England’s game against Houston. MORE: Game-time decisions | Panthers’ Williams inactive | Tomlin trouble | Colts bench Richardson Ridley was benched after a first-quarter fumble against Denver last week. His backup, LeGarrette Blount, also was benched after fumbling. Brandon Bolden got the majority of carries after Ridley and Blount were benched and likely will carry the load today, sharing time with Shane Vereen....

The abrupt decision to relocate the NRA’s board meeting to Washington, D.C., at a cost of $100,000 thrust a spotlight onto the group’s political tradecraft. And the NRA’s now-defunct plans for an Alaskan homecoming, details of which were elicited by Newsweek, help reveal how the group’s patrician approach to governance is being upended by more panicked political circumstances. According to a revised itinerary that Newsweek obtained outlining the Anchorage, Alaska, board meeting — plans that were years in the making before they were shelved under unclear circumstances — NRA directors were set to be treated to several events sponsored by the Alaska Gun Collectors Association....

By now, you’ve almost certainly heard of Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4, French big man who truly fits the “unicorn” label that gets thrown around far too often these days. The 18-year-old protects the rim and catches lobs the way you’d expect from someone his height with an 8-foot (!) wingspan, but what makes him truly unique is he plays more like a wing than a traditional big. Wembanyama can create his own shot off the dribble, rising up with a stunningly fluid jumper for a player his size, or using his surprising quickness to attack the rim....