Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was assaulted in his home Friday. Photo: Andrew A. Nelles / AP
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) is in much worse shape after his neighbor assaulted him Friday than initial reports suggested. The senator tweeted Wednesday that he has "six broken ribs & new X-ray shows a pleural effusion".
According to Cleveland Clinic, a pleural effusion, also referred to as "water on the lungs," is the build-up of excess fluid around the lungs.
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President Trump's attacks are spreading to sports that are cornerstones of rural, conservative white American life.
Why it matters: The culture war that engulfed the NBA and NFL is reaching other major leagues, with teams that stonewalled activists for years suddenly showing a willingness to listen.
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Foreign college students could be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer schools if their universities move classes entirely online this fall, according to guidance released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday.
Why it matters: Several U.S. colleges and universities — most recently Harvard — have announced plans to move most or all courses online this fall due to coronavirus concerns. Many institutions rely heavily on tuition from international students.