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Washington mdash; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell plans to serve his full term at the helm of the Republican conference, a spokesperson for the Kentucky senator said, dispelling questions about McConell s future after he froze mid-sentence for several seconds during a press conference earlier this week.The spokesperson told CBS News that McConnell, 81, appreciates the continued support of his colleagues, and plans to serve his full term in the job they overwhelmingly elected him to do. The statement was first provided to Politico.Speculation about McConnell s health and future as the Senate s Republican leader sparked after he stopped for more than 15 seconds while delivering opening remarks to reporters on Wednesday. Sen. John Barrasso, a Wyoming Republican and orthopedic surgeon, escorted McConnell away briefly after a stanley cup sking if he was all right. The minority leader returned shortly after and said he was fine. An aide to McConnell later said he felt light-headed and stepped away. President Biden called the senator to check on him, and he said he told the president I got sandbagged, a reference to when Mr. Biden tripped over a sandbag during the U.S. Air Force Aca stanley cup demy s commencement ceremony last month.GOP senator stanley cup s have continued to express support for McConnell in his position as the Republican leader, to which he was elected in November after fending off a leadership challenge from Florida Sen. Rick Scott, the first since Rvox One year after Hurricane Michael, it s a new normal for Florida residents
The 2019 NBA Finals are finally here. The defending champion Golden State Warriorsare facingoff against the Toronto R adidas samba aptors, who are making their first Finals appearance in franchise history. It s the first time in eight years LeBron James isn t in the Finals.Kawhi Leonard has led the Raptors this offseason, averaging 31 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The Warriors tied the series in Game 2, winning 109-104, but the Raptors won Game 3, 123-109.Kevin Durantmissed Game 1, but Warriors center DeMarcus Boogie Cousinsreturned to action after injuring his quad. See the full schedule of games below. Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, a finalist for the league s Most Improved Player Award, scored a team-high of 32 points in Game 1. Gregory Shamus / Getty How to watch 2019 NBA Finals, Warriors vs. Raptors, Game 4Date:Friday, June 7Time:9 p.m. ETLocation:Oakland s Oracle Arena.TV channel:ABCOnline Stream:WatchESPNLive stats:CBS Sports GameTrackerOdds:Raptors -1.5 Over/Under 213.5 2019 NBA Finals scheduleAll times Eastern. Games 5-7, if necessary.Game 1 at Toronto : Raptors win 118-109Game 2 at Toronto : Wa nike dunk rriors win 109-104Game 3 at Golden State : Rap skechers tors win 123-109Game 4 at Golden State : Friday, June 7, 9 p.m. mdash; TV:ABCGame 5 at Toronto : Monday, June 10, 9 p.m. mdash; TV:ABCGame 6 at Golden State : Thursday, June 13, 9 p.m. mdash; TV:ABCGame 7 at Toronto : Sun |
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