The Dallas Cowboys emerged victorious in a hard-fought Week 12 battle, defeating the Washington Commanders 34-26 at Northwest Stadium. A dominant performance by linebacker Micah Parsons set the tone for Dallas , silencing speculation about the team’s future and emphasizing their fight for success. “I’m not done yet. I don’t plan on tanking. If the higher-ups are looking for a draft pick, I hope that’s ruined, because we got a lot of football left to play,” Parsons said post-game. “As long as I’m a part of this team, we’re always going to fight.” That is an admirable take for any player; it is what he must do. But that doesn't mean a franchise has to agree. "Tanking'' is a real thing, a real option. For the moment? Dallas is 4-7 and has three winnable games next up. Maybe Cowboys management will waffle on its view. In the end, the players can't run the team, but .... could Micah win an argument against any "tanking'' wishes of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the front office? Parsons certainly did some of his talking on the field on Sunday as he filled the stat sheet with eight tackles, two sacks, and two stuffs, consistently disrupting Washington’s offense. The Cowboys held the Commanders to four of 12 on third downs, with Parsons’ relentless pressure helping Dallas capitalize in crucial moments. Despite accumulating 411 yards of offense, the Commanders struggled to execute when it mattered most. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns while leading the team with 74 rushing yards and a score, but his efforts were overshadowed by costly errors, including two interceptions. The Cowboys’ offense found rhythm behind quarterback Cooper Rush, who completed 24 of 32 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns. While Rico Dowdle added 86 rushing yards on the ground. The final minutes delivered fireworks, starting with KaVontae Turpin’s electrifying 99-yard kickoff return touchdown to push Dallas’ lead to 27-17. After the Commanders answered with an 86-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin, Cowboys’ Juanyeh Thomas sealed the game with a remarkable onside kick return touchdown, securing a dramatic 34-26 victory. “I’ve never been a part of something like that. Letting them get that touchdown at the end really bothered me. But that’s what I mean when I say we’re a good team. We’re slowly putting games together.” said Parsons, reflecting on the wacky finish. Related: Did Commanders 'Underestimate' Cowboys? Dallas now shifts its focus to a quick turnaround for their Thanksgiving matchup against the New York Giants. The Giants, coming off a demoralizing 30-7 loss in quarterback Tommy DeVito’s season debut after releasing Daniel Jones, will look to rebound. The Cowboys aim to capitalize on their momentum and improve their standing with another strong performance. ... Or, at least that's what Micah and the players will want to do. Related: What's Bothering Cowboys' Micah Parsons?Spend $25 on Amazon Devices and Get $10 Off With This Black Friday Coupon Codemnl168 free 100 no deposit 。

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions spent three months scoring at a historic rate. Now with the weather changing outside, they’re winning with old school football, too. , David Montgomery added a third TD run and Detroit's increasingly stingy defense kept the Indianapolis Colts out of the end zone on Sunday, leading the Lions to their ninth straight win, 24-6. “This is, whatever it is, 10 quarters without allowing a touchdown and the three last games in the second half we're not allowing it,” coach Dan Campbell said. “We talk about it all the time — limiting points, play physical style, shut down the run — we were able to do that.” They've been doing it all season in their greatest run in decades, but have been more effective lately and it has shown. The Lions improved to 10-1 for the first time since 1934, their inaugural season in the Motor City. They own the league's longest active winning streak and are 6-0 on the road this season. While the Lions have scored points by the dozens all season, Campbell's preference for physical football means they're equally capable of grinding out wins with the combination of a ball-control offense and an ascending defense that propelled them to this win. Gibbs finished with 21 carries for 90 yards on a day Goff went 26 of 36 with 269 yards and no touchdowns. And for the third straight week, all against AFC South foes, the Lions had a second-half shutout. “If you can win on the road, you're normally a pretty damn good team,” Campbell said. “And we can win on the road.” The Colts (5-7) found out the hard way by losing their second straight home game and for the fourth time in their past five games. , going 11 of 28 with 172 yards while rushing 10 times for 61 yards. But it was Indy's inability to finish drives with touchdowns that again cost the team. That flaw was evident right from the start when Richardson took the Colts inside the Lions 5-yard line on the game's first series and settled for a short field goal when they couldn't punch it in. “We've got to take advantage of our opportunities,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said. “This league comes down to inches, it comes down to yards and you've got to take advantage of those opportunities. We've had issues down in the red zone and you have to look at the tape and clean it up.” Detroit made Indy pay dearly for its offensive miscues. Gibbs' 1-yard TD run on the Lions' second series made it 7-3 early in the second quarter and after Indy settled for another short field goal, for a 6-yard TD and a 14-6 lead. Detroit's defense made sure that was all the scoring punch it needed. “Those players, we've been around each other long enough, they've been around each other to know exactly what we're looking for,” Campbell said. “We have an identity about us. We know the critical factors as they pertain to winning, and those guys take that stuff serious.” Gibbs' 5-yard TD run late in the third quarter gave Detroit a 21-6 lead and they closed it out with a 56-yard field goal midway through the fourth. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught six passes for 62 yards for Detroit while Michael Pittman Jr. had six catches for 96 yards for Indy despite leaving briefly in the first half with an injured shoulder. Gibbs' first score extended Detroit's league record to 25 consecutive games with a TD run, including the playoffs. He's also the third Lions player with 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 TDs in each of his first two pro seasons with Detroit, joining Billy Sims and Barry Sanders. Gibbs and Montgomery have each scored at least one TD in the same game nine times. Lions: Things got ugly during a third-quarter flurry. Receiver-punt returner Kalif Raymond (foot), left tackle Taylor Decker (right leg) and Montgomery (shoulder) all left in quick succession. Raymond and Montgomery did not return. Decker did. CB Carlton Davis II left early in the fourth with what appeared to be a left knee injury. Colts: Indy deactivated left tackle Bernhard Raimann (knee), forcing the Colts to again use three rookie linemen. Receivers Ashton Dulin (ankle) and Josh Downs (shoulder) both left in the second half. Downs returned, Dulin did not. Lions: Host Chicago in its traditional Thanksgiving Day game. Colts: Visit New England next Sunday. AP NFL:

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The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act Thursday after the legislation previously cleared the House without opposition — sending the measure to Democratic President Joe Biden for his signature. U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. — co-sponsors of the plan — said following the vote they're grateful both chambers of Congress got behind the proposal, which they've been working to advance to final passage since 2019. "Airports can be a dreaded experience for veterans with service-connected disabilities because of the invasive screenings they may endure at security checkpoints. Once it becomes law, this bill will provide dignified travel to thousands of wounded warriors by ensuring PreCheck benefits are easily available to them," said Young, who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1995 and served six years in the Marines. The VETS Safe Travel Act will permit the estimated 70,000 amputee veterans, 100,000 paralyzed veterans and 130,000 blind veterans to enroll for free in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts PreCheck passengers typically are not required to remove their shoes, laptop computers, liquids, belts or light jackets at airport security checkpoints, and generally can bypass security lines at most airports. Enrollment requires a background check, fingerprinting and an $85 fee for a five-year membership. It's already offered free to active duty military, reserve and National Guard members. Duckworth, who lost both of her legs in 2004 when Iraqi insurgents shot down the U.S. Army helicopter she was co-piloting, said the legislation will benefit many veterans with service-connected disabilities. "Millions of veterans have sacrificed a great deal in service to our nation and returned home with service-connected disabilities. For those of us who rely on prosthetics and wheelchairs for mobility, air travel and passing through airport security can be a challenge," Duckworth said. "I'm proud the Senate passed our bipartisan bill to make TSA PreCheck available at no cost to these veterans and make flying and passing through airports easier and less intrusive. I hope President Biden swiftly signs it into law."

Helping to drown out the noiseDonald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, revived calls to buy Greenland and joked about annexing Canada -- leaving the world guessing once again whether he is serious or not. By challenging the sovereignty of some of Washington's closest allies four weeks before he even returns to the Oval Office, the US-president elect has underscored his credentials as global disruptor-in-chief. His comments have renewed fears from his first term that Trump will end up being harsher on US friends than he is on adversaries like Russia and China. But there are also suspicions that billionaire tycoon Trump is looking for leverage as part of the "art of the deal" -- and that the former reality television star is grabbing headlines to look strong at home and abroad. "It's hard to tell how much of this he really wants, and how much is the latest soundbite that will be heard around the world," said Frank Sesno, a professor at George Washington University and former White House correspondent. "He puts other leaders in position of having to figure out what is literal and what is not," he told AFP. The idea of buying Greenland is not a new one for Trump. He also raised the prospect of purchasing the vast strategic island, a Danish territory, during his first term in office. He revived his push over the weekend when naming his ambassador to Copenhagen, saying the "ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity" for US national security. But he received the same answer this time as he did then, with Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede saying on Monday that the resource-rich island was "not for sale." Yet his most headline-grabbing remarks have been on Panama, as he slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through and threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington. Trump said on Sunday that if Panama did not agree "then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America -- in full, quickly and without question." He also hinted at China's growing influence around the canal, which was built by the United States in 1914 to link the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It was returned to Panama under a 1977 deal. Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino dismissed Trump's threats, saying that "every square meter" of the canal would remain in Panamanian hands. Trump responded on TruthSocial: "We'll see about that!" Trump also teased neighboring Canada last week that it would be a "great idea" to become the 51st US state -- but against a dark backdrop of threatened tariffs. Sesno said it was hard for other countries to know how to deal with Trump's comments. "Well, it's clearly a joke. Or is it? said Sesno. "Imagine if you're the President of Panama, how do you react to something like that? You can't ignore it and your country will not let you. So the ripple effect of these comments is extraordinary." Trump's harsh treatment of US allies also stands in stark contrast to his repeated praise for the leaders of US foes -- including Russia's Vladimir Putin, who invaded Ukraine in 2022 in a bid for a land-grab. But there is still likely to be method behind Trump's rhetoric. "Maybe the message is for China" when Trump talks about buying Greenland, said Stephanie Pezard, senior political scientist with the Rand Corporation. Just as Trump expressed concern about Beijing's influence in Panama, China's growing presence in the Arctic and its ties with Russia were "something that the US is really worried about," Pezard told AFP. But there could also be a signal to Denmark that 'If you're too friendly with China, you'll find us in your way" -- even though Denmark and Greenland had been "very good NATO allies." And perhaps Trump knows the reality. Any US plan to "buy" Greenland would be unfeasible "not just in international law but more broadly in the global order that the US has been trying to uphold," she said. dk/bgs

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US stocks rose Monday, with the Dow finishing at a fresh record as markets greeted Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, while oil prices retreated on hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The Dow climbed one percent to a second straight all-time closing high on news of the selection of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to lead the critical economic policy position. A widely respected figure on Wall Street, Bessent is seen as being in favor of growth and deficit reduction policies and not known overly fond of trade tariffs. The market "breathed a sigh of relief" at Bessent's selection, said Art Hogan from B. Riley Wealth Management. But after an initial surge Monday, the gains in US equities moderated somewhat. While investors are enthusiastic about the possibility of tax cuts and regulatory relief under Trump, "we do have to face the potential for tariffs being a negative as well as a very tight market around immigration, which is not positive for the economy," Hogan said. Earlier, equity gains were limited in Europe as growth concerns returned to the fore with Germany's Thyssenkrupp announcing plans to cut or outsource 11,000 jobs in its languishing steel division. Currently around 27,000 people are employed in the steel division, which has been battered by high production costs and fierce competition from Asian rivals. Elsewhere, crude oil prices fell decisively as Israel's security cabinet prepared to decide whether to accept a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said Monday. The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all pushed in recent days for a truce in the long-running hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which flared into all-out war in late September. Speaking on condition of anonymity, an Israeli official told AFP the security cabinet "will decide on Tuesday evening on the ceasefire deal." And bitcoin's push toward $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark last week, on hopes that Trump would enact policies to bring the cryptocurrency more into the mainstream. Bitcoin was recently trading under $96,000, having set a record high of $99,728.34 Friday -- the digital currency has soared about 50 percent in value since Trump's election. This week's data includes a reading of consumer confidence and an update of personal consumption prices, a key inflation indicator. Those reporting earnings include Best Buy, Dell and Dick's Sporting Goods. Sign up to get our free daily email of the biggest stories! New York - Dow: UP 1.0 percent at 44,736.57 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.3 percent at 5,987.37 (close) New York - Nasdaq: UP 0.3 percent at 19,054.84 (close) London - FTSE 100: UP 0.4 percent at 8,291.68 (close) Paris - CAC 40: FLAT at 7,257.47 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.4 percent at 19,405.20 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 1.3 percent at 38,780.14 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.4 percent at 19,150.99 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,263.76 (close) Euro/dollar: UP at $1.0495 from $1.0418 on Friday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2564 from $1.2530 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 154.23 yen from 154.78 yen Euro/pound: UP at 83.51 pence from 83.14 pence West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 3.2 percent at $68.94 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 2.9 percent at $73.01 per barrel bur-jmb/dw

OTTAWA, Ontario — Brady Tkachuk’s power-play goal early in the third period stood as the winner as the Ottawa Senators held on for a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Adam Gaudette, Drake Batherson and Cole Reinhardt also scored as Ottawa snapped a five-game losing skid. Jonathan Huberdeau opened the scoring for the Flames, while Yegor Sharangovich and Mikael Backlund added goals. Anton Forsberg had a solid 24-save performance to help the cause, while Calgary’s Dustin Wolf stopped 26. Huberdeau had a power-play goal at 14:32 of the first period and Calgary seemed to double their lead 25 seconds later. However, the goal was disallowed due to incidental contact with Forsberg. The Flames challenged the call but were unsuccessful, resulting in an Ottawa power play. The Senators capitalized on the momentum, with Gaudette scoring eight seconds after the power play expired to tie the game. Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) makes a save under pressure from Calgary Flames center Martin Pospisil (76) who battles with Senators defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker, top left, during third-period NHL hockey game action Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Ottawa, Ontario. Credit: AP/Adrian Wyld Batherson’s power-play goal and Reinhardt’s first career goal gave the Senators a 3-1 lead. Sharangovich brought the Flames within one when Nick Jensen’s clearing attempt landed right on the Flames’ forward’s stick. Takeaways Senators: Goaltending was solid for Ottawa with Forsberg making key saves when needed, something that had been lacking through its losing skid. Flames: Penalties killed Calgary with Ottawa going 2 for 9 with the man advantage. Key moment With Ottawa leading 3-2, Forsberg made back-to-back saves on Sharangovich and Matt Coronato with 1:42 remaining in the second. Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven, center, is hit along the boards by Calgary Flames centers Kevin Rooney (21) and Justin Kirkland (58) during first-period NHL hockey game action Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Ottawa, Ontario. Credit: AP/Adrian Wyld Key stat The Senators gave up the first goal for the sixth straight game. This is only the second time they’ve won this season after allowing the first goal. Up next The Flames visit the Red Wings on Wednesday, while the Senators kick off a three-game road trip against the Sharks on the same night.

Confusion as Igbo Rivers secure key endorsements for Ohaneze presidencyDonald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, revived calls to buy Greenland and joked about annexing Canada -- leaving the world guessing once again whether he is serious or not. By challenging the sovereignty of some of Washington's closest allies four weeks before he even returns to the Oval Office, the US-president elect has underscored his credentials as global disruptor-in-chief. His comments have renewed fears from his first term that Trump will end up being harsher on US friends than he is on adversaries like Russia and China. But there are also suspicions that billionaire tycoon Trump is looking for leverage as part of the "art of the deal" -- and that the former reality television star is grabbing headlines to look strong at home and abroad. "It's hard to tell how much of this he really wants, and how much is the latest soundbite that will be heard around the world," said Frank Sesno, a professor at George Washington University and former White House correspondent. "He puts other leaders in position of having to figure out what is literal and what is not," he told AFP. The idea of buying Greenland is not a new one for Trump. He also raised the prospect of purchasing the vast strategic island, a Danish territory, during his first term in office. He revived his push over the weekend when naming his ambassador to Copenhagen, saying the "ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity" for US national security. But he received the same answer this time as he did then, with Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede saying on Monday that the resource-rich island was "not for sale." Yet his most headline-grabbing remarks have been on Panama, as he slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through and threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington. Trump said on Sunday that if Panama did not agree "then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America -- in full, quickly and without question." He also hinted at China's growing influence around the canal, which was built by the United States in 1914 to link the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It was returned to Panama under a 1977 deal. Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino dismissed Trump's threats, saying that "every square meter" of the canal would remain in Panamanian hands. Trump responded on TruthSocial: "We'll see about that!" Trump also teased neighboring Canada last week that it would be a "great idea" to become the 51st US state -- but against a dark backdrop of threatened tariffs. Sesno said it was hard for other countries to know how to deal with Trump's comments. "Well, it's clearly a joke. Or is it? said Sesno. "Imagine if you're the President of Panama, how do you react to something like that? You can't ignore it and your country will not let you. So the ripple effect of these comments is extraordinary." Trump's harsh treatment of US allies also stands in stark contrast to his repeated praise for the leaders of US foes -- including Russia's Vladimir Putin, who invaded Ukraine in 2022 in a bid for a land-grab. But there is still likely to be method behind Trump's rhetoric. "Maybe the message is for China" when Trump talks about buying Greenland, said Stephanie Pezard, senior political scientist with the Rand Corporation. Just as Trump expressed concern about Beijing's influence in Panama, China's growing presence in the Arctic and its ties with Russia were "something that the US is really worried about," Pezard told AFP. But there could also be a signal to Denmark that 'If you're too friendly with China, you'll find us in your way" -- even though Denmark and Greenland had been "very good NATO allies." And perhaps Trump knows the reality. Any US plan to "buy" Greenland would be unfeasible "not just in international law but more broadly in the global order that the US has been trying to uphold," she said. dk/bgsRachakonda reports 58% surge in cyber crimes

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The US military veteran, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, described the incident as deeply personal for him and called it a violation of hallowed, sacred ground The backlash over Donald Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, in August and the alleged scuffle between his campaign and cemetery staff drew headlines before the US elections. Trump attended a wreath-laying ceremony honouring those killed when US troops withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021. It was reported that a cemetery official tried to prevent Trump’s team from filming in a restricted area, leading to an altercation. Team Trump rubbished the outrage, saying he was invited to the cemetery and insisting there was no scuffle. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Donald Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery in August caused controversy. Photo: @CLewandowski_/X","url":"https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/11/22/2a3a0635-32e6-4d56-8565-8307341f3b3f_f2c0b215.jpg"} Donald Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery in August caused controversy. Photo: @CLewandowski_/X One of the most notable voices emerging in the aftermath of the incident was that of Jimmy McCain, son of former senator John McCain . He slammed Trump for what he said was a violation of sacred ground. Jimmy McCain, a military man who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, had just returned from a seven-month deployment along the Jordan-Syria border. Three American soldiers were killed and more than 40 personnel hurt in a drone attack during his time there and McCain said the use of the cemetery in a political campaign was of particular significance to him. Advertisement Arlington National Cemetery is the United States’ largest military cemetery and the final resting place of more than 400,000 military veterans and their loved ones. Here is what you need to know about Jimmy McCain and why his voice resonated with many. Why did Jimmy McCain slam Donald Trump? {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Jimmy McCain with father John McCain, who died in 2018. Photo: @senjohnmccain/Instagram","url":"https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/11/22/e0d8c5f5-b30f-45dd-aacf-6eb24d7a3b6d_eacb2dd4.jpg"} Jimmy McCain with father John McCain, who died in 2018. Photo: @senjohnmccain/Instagram McCain, 36, made headlines for speaking out about the Trump cemetery clash. Per The New York Times, several generations of the McCain family are buried at the cemetery and McCain said the Trump incident was personal for many. “It’s very hallowed, sacred ground, and it should be left that way,” he said. He told CNN that Arlington National Cemetery should not be made a background to political objectives. “I just think that for anyone who’s done a lot of time in their uniform, they just understand that inherently – that it’s not about you there.” Why were his comments such a big deal? {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Cindy McCain in contemplation, with sons Jimmy (right) and Jack, during husband John’s funeral in Arizona in 2018. Photo: TNS","url":"https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/11/22/cbee67a0-a3c2-4c3c-83db-df6b11563765_4e943695.jpg"} Cindy McCain in contemplation, with sons Jimmy (right) and Jack, during husband John’s funeral in Arizona in 2018. Photo: TNS McCain’s speaking out against Trump was a critical moment in the US political battle before the elections. Father John was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008 and a political stalwart as a long-standing senator from Arizona. He died in 2018 and per The New York Times, his body lay in state in Washington’s Capitol Rotunda. His son’s criticism of Trump signalled a bold move away from his family’s roots in the Republican Party.

Gov. Chris Sununu got a holiday wish in the corner office last week after the Executive Council agreed to allow Dartmouth Health to take over operations at Hampstead Hospital. Dartmouth Health will now lease Hampstead Hospital — New Hampshire’s only children’s psychiatric hospital and residential treatment facility — from the state with a seven-year contract. Cinde Warmington, the lone Democrat on the council, voted no. Earlier this month, Sununu acknowledged the model was a first for the state. At Glencliff Home and New Hampshire Hospital, the state-owned nursing home and psychiatric facility, a public-private partnership is in place with Dartmouth. There, the private health provider staffs all the clinical positions while the Department of Health and Human Services retains control over executive positions. At Hampstead, Dartmouth will staff the entire facility from top leaders to clinicians. Morissa Henn, the deputy commissioner for Health and Human Services, said the full takeover will provide stability at the facility after two fraught years since the state purchased it in 2022. “What I believe is powerful about this model is that we have the powerhouse of clinical expertise of Dartmouth Health, as well as their mission alignment,” she said. “So it really is a win-win.” To Warmington, the contract lacked strong enforcement mechanisms. “It’s a half-baked contract in my opinion,” she said. “It just doesn’t have the teeth in it, the reporting requirements, the mechanisms and we’ve seen how bad the outcomes can be.” Dartmouth Health will be required to renew its license each year to operate the facility, as well as report on conditions inside the facility, including the use of restraints and seclusion. The contract also establishes a joint oversight commission, which will include hospital and state staff, to address everything from readmission to staffing levels, said Henn. Two existing oversight commissions — one on children’s services and another on health and human services — will also play a role. In addition, a citizens advisory board will be created to allow for people with lived experience, behavioral health advocates and others to provide advice on hospital operations. “I want to respectfully disagree on the premise that this has inadequate teeth,” said Henn. “There are numerous, layer-upon-layer accountability mechanisms to ensure that Dartmouth Health is providing the highest quality care.” Councilors were up against the clock to make a decision on the contract, as it was the last meeting for Sununu, as well as Warmington and Ted Gastas, a Manchester Republican who is retiring. When Hampstead opened under state ownership, the facility was designed to have 71 hospital beds and 12 more spots for a residential psychiatric treatment facility. Due to staffing shortages and space restrictions, the hospital has never admitted more than 40 patients and only half of the residential beds were filled at a time. The new contract intentionally does not indicate how many beds patients should occupy, said Henn. That is, in part, the first step in recognizing that more beds aren’t necessarily good for children in the state. “If we are going to move to a future landscape where we are serving kids around families and not removing them from their homes to be treated in placements, we need to begin to understand that resources may need to be shifted at any given moment toward the outpatient offerings that Dartmouth health is offering, or toward the system of care with community-based partnerships that exist,” she said. Without an arbitrary number, Dartmouth will have greater flexibility in the services it provides and not be held to mandated occupancy requirements. A provision of the lease will also state that New Hampshire children must be served before out-of-state youth are accepted to the facility. As of Wednesday, Henn reported seven children remained in the emergency room waiting to be admitted. With the new partnership, current staff at the hospital will be offered positions as full-time Dartmouth employees. The hospital is offering 2 percent raises for those who stay on and Henn said state and hospital leaders would be onsite as soon as possible to talk through the transition. “My concern is our staff. We have an incredibly dedicated staff at Hampstead hospital who have been through a lot,” said Henn. “I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to work as hard as they do, and go home at the end of the day not knowing what the model holds. ... I believe we don’t have the time to wait.” Becoming a Dartmouth employee isn’t the desired outcome of over 100 hospital staff, though, who signed a petition presented to the Executive Council at their last meeting, asking to remain as state employees. In the last two years, some employees have seen a carousel of changes to their insurance and pensions under the shifts in leadership. The conversation could continue in the legislative chambers, though, with Erica Layon, a Derry Republican, introducing a bill to establish permanent classified state employee positions for the staff of Hampstead. Joeseph Kenney, a Wakefield Republican, urged the council to avoid letting staffing disputes be the final stumbling block. The state can, and should, go to Hampstead and give clear information to employees about the transition and their benefits. Henn estimates the state will finalize a lease agreement with Dartmouth at the beginning of February. “They’re the best game in town and they’re mission-driven,” said Kenney. “Ultimately, it’s the end user, the child, that we’re trying to provide services for. That’s paramount.”AAP legislator Naresh Balyan was arrested here on Saturday in connection with an extortion case lodged last year, police said. The MLA from Delhi's Uttam Nagar Assembly segment was called to the Delhi Police's Crime Branch office in R K Puram for questioning and was later arrested, they said. The development came hours after the BJP alleged that Balyan was involved in extortion activities and questioned why AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has not taken action against him. The Aam Aadmi Party defended Balyan, claiming that his arrest was illegal. The MLA had refuted the BJP's allegations and said he would lodge police cases against those who "spread lies" about him. A police official said that an audio clip of a conversation purportedly between Balyan and gangster Kapil Sangwan, currently based abroad, had gone viral on social media. The conversation involved discussions about collecting extortion money from businessmen, he said, adding further investigation and interrogation was underway. 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Minnesota will try to bounce back from two straight losses when it hosts Bethune-Cookman on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Golden Gophers (5-3) are coming off a 57-51 loss against Wake Forest on Friday, which followed a 68-66 overtime loss against Wichita State on Thursday. Both games took place at the ESPN Events Invitational in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Minnesota coach Ben Johnson cited inconsistency on offense as the main reason for his team's recent skid. "We're painfully figuring that out," Johnson said. "I thought our defense, though, (Thursday and Friday) has proven this is a top-40 or top-30 defense. We've got to be able to show up with offense and free throws." Golden Gophers starter Lu'Cye Patterson said he and his teammates remain confident in their potential as the Big Ten conference season approaches. "We just have to keep doing what we're supposed to do and keep our level of defensive play up," Patterson said. "It's going to win us a lot of games. The offense is going to come." Bethune-Cookman (2-5) will try to play spoiler on the road. The Wildcats have split their past two games as they beat North Dakota 79-67 on Tuesday and lost to Gardner-Webb 79-64 on Wednesday, both games played in the Cancun Challenge in Cancun, Mexico. Four players for Bethune-Cookman scored in double digits in their most recent game. Reggie Ward Jr. and Daniel Rouzan led the way with 14 points apiece, Trey Thomas scored 13 and Brayon Freeman chipped in 10. Bethune-Cookman is coached by Reggie Theus, who enjoyed a long NBA career and coached the Sacramento Kings for parts of two seasons. Theus said the Wildcats were in better position to compete this season compared with a season ago. "We've got a lot of depth, and we have age and experience," Theus said. "One of the biggest differences in our team is that we have great size now, where last year we were pretty small." Dawson Garcia leads Minnesota with 18.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Patterson is next with 10.1 points per contest. Bethune-Cookman is led by Freeman, who is averaging 15.9 points per game. Thomas (11.7 points per game) and Ward Jr. (11.0) also are scoring in double digits. --Field Level MediaNFL NOTES