Here are some towns that embrace their Wild West history and invite visitors to travel back in time. Calling All Cowpokes Tales of the lawless West have always been a hit with tourists, and plenty of towns across the U.S. are more than happy to embrace their history and help visitors travel back in time to the 1800s. If you can't get enough of gun-slinging outlaws, booze-fueled saloon brawls, or grizzled prospectors looking to strike it rich, we've rounded up 18 places where you can spend a weekend reliving how the West was won. Cody, Wyoming As its name suggests, Cody was founded by "Buffalo Bill" Cody himself. The discovery of oil fields and the founding of nearby Yellowstone National Park have ensured the town has always stayed lively. Today's visitors won't want to miss the Buffalo Bill Center of the West , which traces not only Cody's life but the development of the region and the culture of the American cowboy. At Old Trail Town , old frontier buildings including outlaws' cabins, a school, a blacksmith shop, and a saloon have been meticulously reassembled for visitors to explore. Can't-miss event: The mid-summer Cody Stampede , which has been going 100 years strong, showcases why this town is the "Rodeo Capital of the World." And the smaller Cody Nite Rodeo takes place every single night from June through August. Pendleton, Oregon This Oregon city where "the West is still wild" began as a western trading post. It later became home to immigrant rail workers as well as the Pendleton Woolen Mills, which is still cranking out its iconic wool blankets after 150 years . Tour the mills or join one of the Pendleton Underground Tours for a look at the city's turn-of-the-century red-light district. See another side of the Old West at the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute , which gives visitors a native perspective on western expansion. Can't-miss event: September's iconic Pendleton Round-Up has been drawing rodeo lovers to town since the early 1900s and remains one of the nation's largest such events. A major concert, parades, and the Happy Canyon Indian Pageant are staples of the experience, too. Amarillo, Texas Amarillo's Wild West roots lie not in gold or silver but cattle, as the wide, open spaces attracted ranchers to the area in the late 1800s. The city is still surrounded by ranches and proudly promotes its cowboy history. Go for a horseback ride at Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West , and be sure to catch "Texas," an outdoor musical drama that traces the state's settlement in the 1800s and has been performed in Palo Duro Canyon State Park for more than 50 seasons. Can't-miss event: September's Tri-State Fair and Rodeo has been going strong for close to a century, offering visitors plenty of chances to kick up their heels on rides, see livestock shows, indulge in some gut-busting fair food , and root for their favorite bull rider. Tombstone, Arizona Tombstone became a boomtown after a silver-mining strike in the late 1870s. It's most infamous for a shootout at the O.K. Corral , a gunfight that involved Wyatt Earp, Earp's brothers, Doc Holliday, and a gang of unscrupulous cowboys. The 30-second bloodbath is recreated three times a day ; visitors can also check out the Birdcage Theatre , where more than 140 bullet holes offer ample proof of the building's violent past. Can't-miss event: Stroll Tombstone's streets on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, and the Tombstone Vigilantes will entertain you with historical fashion shows and re-enactments. Bodie, California Sandwiched between Yosemite National Park and the Nevada border, Bodie offers a very different way to immerse yourself in the Wild West. An authentic mining ghost town that hosted more than 60 saloons and dance halls at its peak , its decay has been frozen by park authorities. Visitors are free to explore its spooky remains, but there are no kitschy re-enactments, restaurants, or shops selling souvenirs   just you and the ghosts of an old, gold-rush town. Can't-miss event: The Bodie Foundation runs events at the park throughout the year, including daily public tours, private tours, and special events including ghost walks and moonlight mill visits. Virginia City, Nevada The discovery of the Comstock Lode made Virginia City a 19th century mining boomtown the likes of which were unmatched in the rest of the West. Get a first-hand look during a tour of the Chollar Mine , where miners extracted millions in gold and silver. For some kitschy Wild West theater, check out the Virginia City Outlaws , or hop aboard the V&T Railway for a ride to Carson City aboard an old steam train. Can't-miss event: For something completely off-beat, come in October for the annual World Championship Outhouse Races , which pits competitors against one another as they race their homemade outhouses toward a toilet-paper finish line. Idaho City, Idaho This once-booming mining town northeast of Boise was the birthplace of vigilante law , and while it's but a shadow of its former self, what remains is an atmospheric stop for strolling along planked boardwalks and drinking sarsaparilla at the local saloon. The Boise Basin Museum offers a look at the town's past, and the Pioneer Cemetery is a spooky, forested spot with graves dating from the 1860s. Can't-miss event: Visit in October for Idaho City Days and enjoy historical reenactments, tours of Gold Rush-era buildings, crafts and antiques, and even Cowboy Poetry. Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth, which bills itself as "where the West begins," was established as an Army outpost in the middle of the 19th century, later becoming a major livestock center. Today, you can head to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District to see massive steers amble down the street in a twice-daily cattle drive, take in re-enactments of gun battles, explore the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame , and much more. Can't-miss event: Enjoy some of Texas' mild winter weather at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo , held in January and February. Livestock and horse shows round out the rodeo action, plus there's plenty of shopping, a massive parade, live music, and a carnival. Virginia and Nevada City, Montana Virginia City and its smaller counterpart, Nevada City, are just northwest of Yellowstone National Park. Both were mining boom towns starting in the 1860s thanks to nearby gold strikes, and Virginia City even became the territorial capital. Today, visitors can stroll down the boardwalk, pan for gold, take a short open-air train ride between towns, and interact with re-enactors at the Nevada City Living History Museum . Can't-miss event: Make sure your visit coincides with one of the Virginia City Players' show times, which take place Tuesday through Friday throughout the year. Each performance includes both a melodrama and vaudeville performance, accompanied by a one-man orchestra playing the world's only still-in-use Cremona photo player . Fort Smith, Arkansas The easternmost town on our list still claims plenty of western heritage. In the 1840s, this was a staging ground for miners before they headed west to seek their fortune; it would later play an important role in Civil War history, too. Visitors can explore "life on the edge of Indian Territory" at Fort Smith National Historic Site , including its grisly past as the spot where dozens of criminals were executed in the late 1800s. At Miss Laura's Visitor Center , check out a fully-restored bordello that was one of several of the town's "houses of ill repute." Can't-miss event: Go during May to enjoy the many events of Fort Smith Western Heritage Month . This year's celebration included cannon firings, Victorian house tours, re-enactments, and The Old Fort Days Rodeo. Sacramento, California Don't let the California capital's reputation as bland and boring fool you   it's one of the best places in the state to get a feel for the wild-west spirit. Visit the Old Sacramento Waterfront, a National Historic Landmark which boasts plenty of 19th century buildings that now host museums, restaurants and shops. Train buffs won't want to miss the California State Railroad Museum , and popular Underground Tours show visitors how the city saved itself from persistent flooding during the Gold Rush era. Can't-miss event: Old Sacramento Waterfront Days , which recently debuted over Memorial Day weekend, celebrates the city's long history with melodramas, re-enactments, live entertainment, river cruises, carriage rides, and more. Related: 20 Free and Cheap Underground Places to Explore Cripple Creek, Colorado The "world's greatest gold camp" yielded millions of ounces of the shiny stuff beginning in 1890, and visitors today can descend 1,000 feet to check out the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine , which offers the country's only vertical shaft gold-mine tour. Above ground, catch a show at the Butte Theater , which has been entertaining guests since the 1890s. Old-fashioned Victorian melodrama is still on the summer schedule. Can't-miss event: Come in June for Donkey Derby Days , a two-day jamboree featuring donkey races, a tradition dating from the '30s. There are also plenty of other activities, plus street vendors and live entertainment. Sidney, Nebraska Sidney was a supply depot at the beginning of the Sidney-Blackhills Trail, which led straight to gold-rich South Dakota. It was also the site of frequent clashes between settlers and Native Americans, and later became a major farming and ranching center. Today, visit the graves of some colorful characters at Boot Hill Cemetery . You can also follow some of the nearby Pony Express National Historic Trail , which includes landmarks like Chimney Rock. Can't-miss event: June's Sidney Gold Rush Days pay homage to the town's role in outfitting miners in the late 1800s. Expect wagon rides, gold-panning demonstrations, crafts, live entertainment and more. Oatman, Arizona This popular Route 66 pit stop once had thousands of residents in its turn-of-the-century mining heyday; today, it's barely a blip on the map. Still, its historic buildings and roaming wild burros, descendants of the animals brought to town by miners, give it plenty of appeal. You'll find kitschy shops and restaurants, gunfight re-enactments at high noon, and the historic adobe Oatman Hotel , where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard honeymooned in 1939. Can't-miss event: True to its quirky nature, Oatman hosts some offbeat events like the Sidewalk Egg Fry Contest , held on July Fourth, and January's Oatman Bed Races . Durango, Colorado Durango's colorful history includes clashes between miners and Native Americans, westward railroad expansion, cattle rustling, and much more. The picturesque town has even served as a backdrop for many a Western, including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." Visitors can take a carriage ride through the historic downtown, hop aboard the scenic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad , or use their own wheels to explore the breathtaking but hair-raising Million Dollar Highway . Can't-miss event: The weeklong Fiesta Days festival in July includes a chuckwagon cook off, a parade, rodeos, and other events that pay homage to the area's Western history. Deadwood, South Dakota The discovery of a gold-filled creek in the 1870s was all it took to transform Deadwood from a small camp to a booming town that hosted the likes of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. The town's origins are well-preserved at sites like the Days of 76 Museum and the Broken Boot Gold Mine . The latter offers spooky Candlelight Tours every evening to give visitors a taste of how miners had to search for gold in the olden days. Can't-miss event: Rodeo lovers should mark their calendars for late July, when the Days of 76 , repeatedly voted Rodeo of the Year by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, kicks up some dust. Dodge City, Kansas The "wickedest little city in the West" sprang up as a trading center near the Santa Fe Trail, which connected Missouri and New Mexico for much of the 1800s. Today, the experience is best memorialized at the Boot Hill Museum , which boasts more than 60,000 artifacts and a replica of Dodge City's infamous, lawless Front Street as it looked in the 1870s. Summer also means twice-daily gunfights and a nightly variety show at the Long Branch Saloon. Can't-miss event: Go in late July or early August to enjoy the Dodge City Days festival. It features dozens of events, including barbecue contests, the Dodge City Days Concert, and the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo . Abilene, Kansas Perhaps better known as President Dwight D. Eisenhower's boyhood home, this "queen of the Kansas cowtowns" was first settled in the mid-1800s, growing as it became a rail hub and cattle market. It was also a place where Wild Bill Hickok like to kick back at the saloon during his stint as town marshal . Visitors can get a sense for the town's lawless history at Old Abilene Town , where you can see gun fights and can-can dancers at Hickok's favorite saloon. For a fun photo op, go see the world's largest spur (and maybe buy yourself a pair of boots, too) at Rittel's Western Wear. Can't-miss event: The Central Kansas Free Fair features the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, a demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, plenty of rides and food, and even a belt-buckle auction.


CINCINNATI, Ohio (FOX19) - Three people including a Cincinnati police officer were taken to the hospital following an early morning crash Monday. The crash happened at 12:51 a.m. in the 5000 block of Reading Road and involved a police cruiser and one other vehicle, officials say. Police say an on-duty Cincinnati police officer hit a car driven by Anthony Carter, 46, turning left into a driveway. He suffered minor injuries. The officer involved also suffered minor injuries due to the crash. Carter was wearing his seat belt, police say, but his passenger Shawna Pettus, 44, was not. Police say her injuries are serious. All three were taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Pettus is currently listed in serious condition. The officer and Carter are listed in stable condition. Police say speed is not a factor in the crash but say they do believe impairment is a factor. Police say the CPD Traffic Unit is handling the investigation. Enquirer media partner FOX19 provided this report. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati police officer, 2 others in hospital after Memorial Day crash


Finland won the World Championships, so naturally Finns are in, and everyone wants one. Are there any there to be had? Team Finland surprised many people by winning the World Championships on Sunday in the hardest possible way. They beat Sweden in the quarterfinals, Russia in the semifinals, and then for an encore, they beat Canada to take the gold. Naturally, hungry NHL fans start thinking of adding one of those Finns to their team. Are there any prospects there? If we're looking for prospects, we should start with the youngest players and see what we can find. Kaapo Kakko is the baby of the team, and if you're a Rangers fan, you're in luck. Everyone else can forget having him on their team. Henri Jokiharju is a Chicago player who split his rookie pro season between the AHL and the NHL. As a talented right-shooting defender, no one can have him until Chicago overpays him in a few years and trades him to Arizona. Eeto Luostarinen was drafted by Carolina in 2017, but they haven't signed him. He's a centre, and while he didn't get any points in four games for Finland, he did score respectably well in the Liiga. He might actually be someone a team could acquire, but he's not really the star of this bunch. Veini Vehvilainen was drafted by Columbus in 2018 as an overager, and he is unsigned. Columbus also has other goalie prospects they seem more interested in. Could he be a Frederik Andersen-style late bloomer? While he only played one game at Worlds, he has been part of a tandem for Kärpät the last two years with excellent results and a championship and a loss in the finals to show for it. He's an intriguing goalie who has excelled at every level but at just over six feet, isn't wowing anyone who thinks goalies need to be really tall. I think he might be worth a long look by a team that wants to play him in North America, but does he want that? Niko Mikkola is a tall yet able defender in the St. Louis organizaion, one short on young prospects. You likely can't have him. Joel Kiviranta is an established Liiga player of modest results. He used to be in the Jokerit system, but just isn't quite KHL calibre, so he moved to a different team. He's not likely NHL calibre either. Juho Lammikko is a Florida Panthers grinder-line player who is very effective at playing without the puck and doesn't do much with it. Finnish Zach Hyman, perhaps. I don't see them tiring of him yet. Oliwer Kaski was just signed by the Red Wings, so Detroit fans get a Finn, but none of the rest of us get Kaski. Niko Ojamaki is an undrafted small right wing who had a good year in the Liiga. He's likely not quite NHL-level either. Kevin Lankinen , the goalie who owned the crease at Worlds is also a Chicago prospect who had a good, but not outstanding, rookie season in the AHL/ECHL. I can't see Chicago trading him to Carolina just yet. But maybe in a few years. Mikko Lehtonen , who had as many points as Kakko, is a defenceman who has split his time between the SHL and the Liiga. He's already been scooped up by Jokerit on a two-year deal, and will be in the KHL next year. And now I'm up to players who are about to turn 26 or older on the list, and they aren't prospects. Time to get pickier. Who had points out of the rest? Sakari Manninen was the star of the tournament for Finland in many ways, and anyone who watched him play for Jokerit is not surprised. He had 20 goals in 62 games. Jokerit traded him to Salavat Yulaev (primarily for cash), and he has two years on his contract there. Toni Rajala is a small left wing who plays in the Swiss league after kicking around the KHL and the SHL. He's an old Oilers draft pick who had one very good-looking year in the AHL, but it was the lockout year, and he seems to have been bounced to the ECHL for half the season. He looks like the sort of player who might have been something with a different start in North America, but it's hard to say, maybe it just wasn't there. At 28, he is where he's likely to stay. Mika Koivisto is an excellent Liiga defender from the powerhouse Kärpät team. He's already been snapped up by Dynamo Moskow of the KHL. Harri Pesonen had seven points at Worlds, but he's going right back to the Swiss league where he came from. He tried out North American hockey for two years, and he has two good AHL years to show for it, but at 30, he's not suddenly an NHLer. Atte Ohtamaa is an excellent Liiga defender from the powerhouse Kärpät team. He's returning to that team for another season. Spot the trend here? This gold-medal team had three Kärpät defenders, and no one is getting any of them in the NHL this year. The closest anyone is coming is their teammate Teemu Kivihalme, one of the late cuts from Team Finland, and he's a Maple Leaf, so we do get a Finn after all, just not one with a gold medal. Last and not least is the now-famous man who is over 2 meters tall all game long   Marko Anttila . He is a great player, smooth on his skates, and impossible to move off the puck. He scores a little bit, but his strengths are in his defensive game, and his area of coverage on the ice is massive. You can't have him, as he's under contract to Jokerit, which is really where he belongs and excels. At 34, he's likely not able to make the jump from the KHL to the NHL. Just trust that he's going to teach Eemeli Räsänen everything he can learn about playing hockey at that height. So there you have it. There's not very many Finns to be had here, but I wonder if Sakari Manninen is regretting that KHL deal he signed right now.


The Warriors acquired the rights to the No. 39 pick from the Pelicans and selected Alen Smailagic , Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets . The trade is now official. The Warriors gave New Orleans second-round picks in 2021 and 2023 and cash, Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News tweets . The Pelicans received two future second-rounders and cash in the trade, Will Guillory of The Athletic tweets . This was an unusual case of Golden State gaining the rights to a player it had on its G League team last season. The Serbian power forward played for Santa Cruz but wasn't draft-eligible until this year. He was shut down early in the pre-draft process and stashed in Serbia from the rest of the NBA. He averaged 9.1 PPG and 4.1 RPG in 17.4 MPG over 47 G League appearances, mostly off the bench.


CLEARWATER (CBSMiami)   Here's something you don't want to see inside your home, ever! A huge 11-foot-long alligator made its way into the kitchen of a Clearwater home overnight. It smashed through a low window in the kitchen, according to a Facebook post by the Clearwater police Department. The homeowner says it went straight for the wine and broke several bottles. Another photo shows the mess it made in the kitchen, after knocking over a table and chairs. The homeowner immediately called the police and a trapper responded to the scene to remove the gator. No one was hurt. Alligators are move aggressive this time of year because we are in the middle of alligator mating season, which runs through the end of June. During that time, Florida's estimated 1.3 million alligators are more active, more visible and more aggressive as they mate, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FAST FACTS: Tips For Avoiding Alligator Attacks Just yesterday, an alligator had to be led back to his lake after getting a little aggressive outside of a Venice drugstore. On May 23rd in Collier County , police had to wrangle a giant gator off the road and on May 3, a neighborhood alligator in Winter Gardens was scaring off postal workers, preventing them from delivering the mail. Then on April 12, someone shot amazing video of a giant alligator strolling down the street in Fort Myers . The gator, about 10-feet long, was simply strolling across a busy intersection.


Atlanta will see a return of last week's light rainfall today and tomorrow, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Today's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 99 percent, with expected rainfall of 1.43 inches. Also look for cool temperatures today and tomorrow. Temperatures will turn to warmer weather from Sunday to Thursday, with a high of 86 degrees on Wednesday. Skies will partly clear up on Sunday. Winds should reach a modest high of 13 miles per hour today, but will calm beginning on Saturday. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Dani Alves took to Instagram to offer himself to any interested clubs, but he still has his heart set on a return to Barcelona alongside Neymar. The 36-year-old has been the subject of plenty of interest after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain came to an end, although he is yet to agree a move to a new side. In his latest Instagram post, Alves jokingly asked his fans where he should send his CV to, and there were certainly some intriguing responses. The likes of Neymar and Douglas Costa replied, whilst his partner, Joana Sanz, even suggested he should join La Liga 2 side CD Tenerife. Could Sanz have revealed Alves' next move? Almost certainly not. Mundo Deportivo state that Alves still has his heart set on a return to Barcelona , and he is prepared to play the waiting game in the hope that a number of factors will work in his favour. The veteran right-back called Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu to try and arrange a move back to Camp Nou but was told that club officials did not want to pursue a move for him at this time. However, Alves has not given up. He hopes that Barcelona will manage to complete the blockbuster signing of close friend Neymar, which could give him one foot in the door at Camp Nou. PSG are also believed to be keen on Nelson Semedo as a replacement for Alves, and his departure would leave an Alves-sized hole in Barcelona's squad. Given Barcelona have already spent heavily this summer on Antoine Griezmann, the fact that Alves is available for free could work in his favour, so he is now simply waiting to see the next move in the lengthy Neymar saga. He is said to have received offers from Inter , Juventus and Manchester City , but Alves is reluctant to accept anything at the minute as he is only focused on heading back to Barcelona.


The most celebrated person is missing from Apollo 11's 50th anniversary celebration. In a way, that is fitting. Neil Armstrong was never one to bask in the moon's glow, no matter how badly the world wanted him to. "I am, and ever will be, a white-socks, nerdy engineer," he said shortly after returning to Earth. Armstrong died in 2012. A gold mine of endorsements and exultation awaited. But Armstrong became a college professor, a part-time farmer and fulltime enigma. Even in a pre-Kardashian world, trying to be normal made him seem odd. "He was immensely proud of the role he played in the first moon landing," James Hansen wrote, "but he would not allow it to turn into a circus performance for him or a money-making machine." Hansen authored Armstrong's official biography in 2005. It was adapted for "First Man," the 2018 movie starring Ryan Gosling that introduced Armstrong to generations who'd only heard his name. The film unleashed a fresh wave of Armstrong psychoanalysis. Why did the first man to set foot off Earth remain so distant? Slideshow by photo services Some armchair shrinks trace it to childhood. Armstrong's father was an auditor for the state of Ohio, and the family lived in 14 towns over 16 years. That made it hard for the family's oldest son to develop relationships, unless it was with a machine. Armstrong was fascinated by flight and got his pilot's license before his driver's license. He was an Eagle Scout, a musician and scholarly enough to get a scholarship to Purdue, paid for by the Navy. It committed Armstrong to active duty, and his cool detachment came in handy during 78 combat missions during the Korean War. Armstrong's devotion to victory was unquestionable, but he wouldn't sacrifice his principles. He flew over a ridge of low mountains one morning and spotted rows of North Korean soldiers doing calisthenics. He could have machine-gunned them all, but he took his finger off the trigger. "It looked like they were having a rough enough time doing their morning exercises," he told Hansen. Armstrong eventually became a premiere test pilot, which eventually led him to NASA. The rest, as they say, is history. "One small step for man. One giant leap for mankind." Those were pretty much the last noteworthy words Armstrong ever said. After retiring from NASA in 1971, he taught at aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati and lived on a 163-acre dairy farm. Armstrong turned down countless requests for media interviews and TV appearances. He did allow the university's public information department to write a story about him in 1976, but he wasn't quoted in the 1,000-word piece. "The farm is not a plaything to Armstrong, who calls himself a producing farmer," it read. "He bought the place in part to teach his young sons the value of being close to the earth." Armstrong received 10,000 letters a day after Apollo 11. It was pilot adulation not seen since Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic. Lindbergh's son was later kidnapped, and that thought fueled Armstrong's quest for anonymity. His heart forever ached over his daughter, Karen, who died of cancer when she was only 2. Such complexities added to the mystery. Armstrong's been compared to J.D. Salinger, who wrote "Catcher in the Rye" and became a recluse. Hansen said the psychoanalysts overthink things. Armstrong served on corporate boards, threw out first pitches at Cincinnati Reds' games and even hosted a series of aviation documentaries on A&E. Cohorts say he was friendly and self-effacing. A woman once spotted him at a golf tournament and asked, "Aren't you somebody I should know?" "Probably not," Armstrong said. Buzz Aldrin's website is full of autographed memorabilia for sale. Armstrong stopped signing autographs in 2005 after discovering his barber had sold some of his hair to a collector for $3,000. He threatened to sue unless the barber retrieved the hair or donated the money to charity. The one time Armstrong volunteered for the spotlight was during the 1979 Super Bowl. He appeared in a Chrysler commercial. If the Cowboys had beaten the Steelers 69-0 that day, it wouldn't have been more shocking than seeing Armstrong hawking Cordobas and LeBarons. He said he did it to help out the struggling company. From the moment Apollo 11 splashed down, authors like James Michener and Stephen Ambrose sought to write Armstrong's biography. He relented after almost 35 years, giving Hansen 55 hours of interview and access to his papers. There was one story Armstrong didn't want in the book. The one about the North Korean soldiers. "There was something too honorable in Neil for him to kill men who were in no position to defense themselves," Hansen wrote. He didn't mention the story until 2012. Armstrong died from complications after heart surgery that year at age 82. The announcement from his family was classic Armstrong. "For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty. "And the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong. And give him a wink." Whatever it was that drove him, Armstrong was a lot more than white-socks, nerdy engineer. dwhitley@orlandosentinel.com This story is part of the Orlando Sentinel's "Countdown to Apollo 11: The First Moon Landing"   30 days of stories leading up to 50th anniversary of the historic first steps on moon on July 20, 1969. More stories, photos and videos at OrlandoSentinel.com/Apollo11 .     ©2019 The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Fla.) Visit The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Fla.) at www.OrlandoSentinel.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


ROMULUS (WWJ) - Detroit Metro Airport officials will be able to repair several runways, thanks to a grant from the Department of Transportation. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced this week that the airport will be receiving a $21 million grant for runway reconstruction through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program. "Infrastructure projects funded by these grants will advance safety, improve travel, generate jobs and provide other economic benefits for local communities," Chao said in a statement. Three other Michigan airports will receive grant money from the program as well: The Alpena County Regional Airport was awarded $527,000 to acquire snow removal equipment; the Gerald R Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids was awarded $11 million to rehabilitate its apron; and the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport was awarded $1.5 million to conduct an environmental study.


DUBAI  The British navy has begun escorting vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz after the seizure of a British-flagged tanker by Iranian forces. In a statement on Thursday, Britain's Defense Ministry said that "the Royal Navy has been tasked to accompany British-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz, either individually or in groups, should sufficient notice be given of their passage." The HMS Montrose, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, became the first navy ship to offer an escort in the narrow waterway, Sky News reported Thursday, citing shipping industry sources. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Britain made the decision after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the Stena Impero, a British-flagged tanker, as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz on July 19. Iran claimed that the Stena Impero was using the wrong channel through the strait and had turned off its signals for longer than allowed. However, the seizure was widely interpreted as a response to British marines taking part in the seizure of an Iranian-flagged tanker near Gibraltar, a British overseas territory. Britain said it sent Royal Marines to board and take control of the Grace 1 tanker because it was suspected of transporting oil to Syria in violation of European Union sanctions targeting Syria's government. On Wednesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appeared to suggest that Tehran would consider releasing the Stena Impero if Britain released the Grace 1. Britain has previously suggested that the seizure of the Iranian tanker needed to be resolved by Gibraltar's courts and called on Iran to provide evidence that the tanker was not en route to Syria. The seizure of the British-flagged tanker caused consternation in Britain. The country is still in the midst of its protracted attempt to leave the European Union and was in the process of finding a successor for Prime Minister Theresa May when the Stena Impero was taken. A former head of the Royal Navy wrote in a column in the Guardian after the seizure that the tanker should have been better protected. Audio recordings that later leaked indicated the HMS Montrose tried to intervene to protect the Stena Impero. The HMS Montrose was deployed in April to Bahrain to strengthen the British naval presence in the Persian Gulf. It is due to be joined and later relieved by the HMS Duncan, a larger Type 45 frigate. The British government has been criticized for not providing the navy with enough ships to protect its interests in the region. The Times of London reported this week that almost half of Britain's fleet of frigates and destroyers is inactive because they are undergoing repairs. On Monday, Britain's then-foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, outlined a vision for a Europe-led plan "to support safe passage of both crew and cargo in this vital region." Other nations, including France and Germany, expressed cautious support for the proposal. Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper announced Wednesday that the United States would send its own escorts for U.S.-flagged ships in the region. "The Brits are escorting their ships," Esper said. "We will escort our ships to the degree that the risk demands it. I assume that other countries will escort their ships." The United States had previously proposed a coalition under which nations would protect ships that carry their own flag but would also undertake joint operations designed for surveillance of the waterways. Britain, along with other European nations, had been wary of joining the U.S.-led proposal, however, as it did not want to be associated with the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran. Hunt, who helped formulate Britain's proposal for a European-led plan, left his position as British foreign secretary on Wednesday after Boris Johnson became Britain's prime minister. Hunt ran against Johnson in the bid to become British leader. In an interview with an Iranian state-funded broadcaster , Stanley Johnson, the father of the new prime minister, said his son has a different view of Iran because of his "great sense of history." The elder Johnson also said he thought a tanker swap was the easiest solution to the standoff. "Well, I think the best thing would be to say, we let your ship go and you let our ship go," he said in the interview with Iran's Press TV. "Easy peasy." adam.taylor@washpost.com


While New Orleans is known year-round as a melting pot of music, food and culture, the Crescent City raises the bar each Fourth of July weekend with the annual Essence Festival, the "party with a purpose." Spread over a main stage and four "superlounges," the Essence Festival is the largest celebration of African American culture and music in the United States. Marking its 25th anniversary this year, the festival features a conversation with former first lady Michelle Obama, and headline music acts including Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Nas and Pharrell Williams. Events are scattered across the city, so the Essence Festival also offers a chance to take in the sights and sounds of New Orleans. The festival runs July 4-7. It's more doable than you think. According to travel site Skyscanner , there are plenty of flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans in that time frame, and the prices aren't too shabby. So if you're looking for a change of scenery, here are some deals to put on your to-do list. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in the articles may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Cheapest New Orleans flights The cheapest flights between Los Angeles and New Orleans are if you leave on July 5 and return from Louisiana on July 10. Spirit Airlines currently has tickets for $249, roundtrip. If you fly out of Los Angeles on July 5 and return from New Orleans on July 10, Spirit Airlines can get you there and back for $299 roundtrip. Top New Orleans accommodations To plan your accommodations, here are some of New Orleans' top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction. The Hotel Monteleone (214 Royal St.) If you're looking to treat yourself, consider The Hotel Monteleone . The hotel has a 4.7-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $179. The Hotel Monteleone stands in the French Quarter within four blocks of Jackson Square, the Canal Street Shops, Harrah's New Orleans Casino, Cafe du Monde and lively Bourbon Street. Dining options include Le Cafe serving buffet-style breakfasts and cooked-to-order selections. The Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles Ave.) If you're looking for an inexpensive place to stay, try The Columns Hotel , which has rooms for $100/night. It overlooks St. Charles Avenue, and you can watch the famous streetcar go by   or ride it to the French Quarter. The Hampton Inn & Suites Convention Center (1201 Convention Center Blvd.) A third option is The Hampton Inn & Suites Convention Center . The 4.6-star hotel has rooms for $99/night. It's just across from the Ernest Morial Convention Center, the site of many Essence Festival events. Featured New Orleans food and drink If you're looking to snag a bite at one of New Orleans' many quality eateries, here are a few popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated. Cafe Du Monde (800 Decatur St.) Let's start with the essentials: where to get beignets. For a popular option, check out Cafe Du Monde , which has an average of 4.6 stars out of 408 reviews on Skyscanner. This 24/7 French cafe (only closed on Christmas and during hurricanes) serves its patrons a mean cup of dark roasted chicory coffee. Complement your cup of Joe with one of its famous beignets, gratuitously topped with powdered sugar and occasionally filled with fruit. "This place is open 24 hours but is always super packed," wrote visitor Monica. "It is worth it though ... also not super expensive." Commander's Palace (1403 Washington Ave.) If you're looking for a local favorite restaurant pick, head to Commander's Palace , with 4.8 stars from 93 reviews. "Jazz brunches are a tradition here in the garden room overlooking the courtyard," wrote reviewer Michelle. "The traditional place in New Orleans to celebrate a special occasion and the staff goes over the top to make you feel like a king or queen for the event." Jacques-Imo's Cafe (8324 Oak St.) Also worth considering is Jacques-Imo's Cafe . Not your typical New Orleans restaurant   Jacques-Imo's Cafe has become one of the hottest food tickets in town, known for its eclectic mix of Creole and Cajun specialties, at reasonable prices. "One of the busiest and smallest cafes in town because the food is wonderful and plentiful," wrote Cindee. "This is a neighborhood restaurant that is warm and friendly." Featured local attractions Not sure what to do in New Orleans, besides eat and drink? Here are a few recommendations, provided by Skyscanner. The French Quarter (501 Basin St.) First up is The French Quarter , the heart of New Orleans as far as tourist attractions go. The iconic Bourbon and Royal streets run parallel here, offering a rambunctious nightlife at the former and unique boutiques at the latter. Countless restaurants and bars reside here, and finding jazz is as easy as catching multi-colored beads. "The place for nightlife, social scene and overall fun," wrote visitor Kay. "When in New Orleans, go to the French Quarter. The French Quarter is always full of life and good vibes." Jackson Square (700 Decatur St.) Jackson Square is another popular destination. The pleasant green square located near the waterfront of New Orleans serves as the home of the statue of Andrew Jackson. Bars and restaurants border the park, and the legendary Cafe Du Monde is just across the street. Carriages stop near its entrance, marked by four striking light pillars. Audubon Park (6500 Magazine St.) Lastly, consider checking out Audubon Park . This breezy northern New Orleans park features ancient live oaks, a tranquil 1.8-mile jogging path, a lagoon, picnic shelters, playgrounds, tennis courts and soccer fields. "Take a ride down Magazine to the park," wrote visitor JJ. "Walk, run, bring the kids ... It's a big park with a lot of space to enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy some peace and quiet away from the Quarter." This story was created automatically using flight, hotel, and local attractions data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


It's a big week in regional high school baseball. Here's a preview of 10 boys varsity baseball games to catch this week in and around New York City, selected using data from high school sports site MaxPreps . (Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Details like game dates/times and team records are based on data provided by MaxPreps and may be subject to change; the latest up-to-date information is available at the links below.) Washington vs. Walton On Wednesday, May 15, the Washington Trojans (8-1) will meet the Walton Wildcats (3-5) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The matchup will begin at 4 p.m. at 549 Audubon Ave. in New York. Jefferson vs. Grady On Wednesday, May 15, the Jefferson varsity Orange Wave (8-2) have a home nonconference game against the Grady Falcons (7-2). The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 400 Pennsylvania Ave. in Brooklyn. Fort Hamilton vs. New Dorp The Fort Hamilton Tigers (10-3) have a nonconference game against the New Dorp Central Cougars (8-2) at home on Wednesday, May 15. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. at 8301 Shore Road in Brooklyn. Grand Street Campus vs. Midwood On Wednesday, May 15, the Grand Street Campus Wolves (11-1-1) will meet the Midwood Hornets (7-7) in a conference game on their own turf. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. at 850 Grand St. in Brooklyn. Both teams will be looking to maintain their conference winning streaks: both teams are undefeated. Law Government & Justice vs. Stevenson On Thursday, May 16, the Law Government & Justice varsity boys (4-3) have a home nonconference game against the Stevenson Ambassadors (3-6). Catch the action at 350 Gerard Ave. in Bronx, starting at 4 p.m. Port Richmond vs. Curtis The Port Richmond Raiders (7-3) have a conference game against the Curtis Warriors (4-4) at home on Thursday, May 16. Watch what happens at 85 St. Josephs Ave. in Staten Island, starting at 4 p.m. Port Richmond has a 1-0 conference record, and the visiting Curtis boys are 1-1 in conference play so far this season. St. Raymond Boys vs. Kennedy On Thursday, May 16, the St. Raymond Boys Ravens (10-4-1) will meet the Kennedy Knights (2-8) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. at 2151 St. Raymonds Ave. in Bronx. Rustin vs. Seward Park The Rustin (3-4-1) have a nonconference game against the Seward Park Bears (0-8) at home on Thursday, May 16. The game will take place at 4 p.m. at 351 W. 18th St. in New York. Bathgate vs. South Bronx The Bathgate (8-3) will play a nonconference game against the South Bronx Phoenix (2-6) at home on Thursday, May 16. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 1595 Bathgate Ave. in Bronx. Roxbury Central vs. Charlotte Valley On Thursday, May 16, the Roxbury Central Rockets (3-0) will meet the Charlotte Valley Wildcats (2-0) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The game will begin at 4:15 p.m. at 53729 State Highway in Roxbury. This story was created automatically using local sports data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Even if a tropical depression or named storm does not form, an increase in showers and thunderstorms is expected across the Caribbean islands this week. The feature, dubbed 96L, remains disorganized over the central Atlantic Ocean and may not overcome obstacles to become the basin's next tropical depression or storm. "Dry, dusty and stable air continues to inhibit the development and organization of this system, even though it is tracking through a zone of warm water and relatively low wind shear ," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski. The feature is expected to track through the Leeward Islands early this week and remain on a path where conditions are not conducive for tropical development. Strong wind shear can prevent a tropical storm from forming, and that is what lies over the northern Caribbean Sea and the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. "Given all these factors, at this time, the window for 96L to develop into a more organized tropical system over the next few days appears to be very low," Pydynowski stated. Regardless of development, this robust tropical feature will spread showers and thunderstorms westward from the Lesser Antilles to Puerto Rico and Hispaniola through the middle part of this week. Vacation plans can be disrupted for a time, and there can be a few incidents of flooding in urban and poor drainage areas. During the middle of last week, another tropical disturbance brought drenching downpours and localized flooding to Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. However, parts of the Caribbean are in need of rain. According to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor , southern Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were in the midst of a moderate to severe drought as of July 30. Outside of 96L, there are no tropical waves crossing the Atlantic Ocean that show signs of developing this week. On average, close to 60 tropical waves are produced over Africa and move westward across the Atlantic each year. During the period from August to September, a tropical wave emerges from Africa every two to four days. When a tropical storm or hurricane develops from one of these waves, it is considered to be a Cabo Verde or Cape Verde system, named for a group of islands near the west coast of Africa. In general, the Cabo Verde disturbances and storms tend to be pushed along by the clockwise circulation around a semi-permanent high pressure area over the central Atlantic Ocean. Meanwhile, Flossie in the Pacific Ocean remains on a path that will take the storm very close to or over Hawaii early this week . As the storm's weakening trend continues, rough surf and an increase in showers will be Flossie's main impacts on Hawaii. Download the free AccuWeather app to keep track of the latest tropical activity. Keep checking back for updates on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV , Frontier and Verizon Fios.


Pakistan said on Sunday over 600 people, most of them children, had tested HIV positive in a city in the southern Sindh province. Concern grew after hundreds of people were allegedly infected by a doctor using a contaminated syringe in Rato Dero city and surrounding villages of Larkana district. "Some 681 people, of which 537 were children from two to 12 years of age, had been tested positive for HIV until yesterday in Rato Dero," special health advisor Zafar Mirza told a press conference in Islamabad. He said 21,375 people had been screened in Rato Dero, adding that the increase in the number of patients testing positive for HIV was "a matter of grave concern" for the government. One cause being investigated by Pakistani authorities is the use of "unsafe syringes" on patients. Mirza said: "Initial investigations reveal that used syringes are being re-packed, which may not only grow significantly the number of HIV cases but also other diseases." The federal government is providing 50,000 HIV screening kits to Sindh. - 'Drastic measures' - Provincial health officials have also noted that patients are at particular risk of contracting diseases or viruses at these clinics, where injections are often pushed as a primary treatment option. "The government will get to the bottom of the outbreak and fully assist the provincial government to provide treatment to all patients," Mirza said, adding that a team of experts from the World Health Organization was also scheduled to arrive soon to assist Pakistani authorities in ascertaining the cause of the HIV virus in the area. "Prime Minister Imran Khan is going to unveil drastic measures to prevent the disease once we ascertain the cause of the spread of disease," he said. Parents in the area fear their children's futures have been irreparably harmed after contracting HIV, especially in a country whose masses of rural poor have little understanding of the disease or access to treatment. Nisar Ahmed, the father of one of the affected baby girls aged just one, told AFP: "We are told to go to Larkana for medicine. I curse the doctor who has spread this disease to every child. "Four of the children of my village have already been diagnosed HIV positive." Pakistan was long considered a low prevalence country for HIV, but the disease is expanding at an alarming rate, particularly among intravenous drug users and sex workers. With about 20,000 new HIV infections reported in 2017 alone, Pakistan currently has the second fastest growing HIV rates across Asia, according to the UN. "According to some government reports, around 600,000 quack doctors are operating across the country and around 270,000 are practising in the province of Sindh," according to UNAIDS. Pakistan's surging population also suffers the additional burden of having insufficient access to quality healthcare following decades of under-investment by the state, leaving impoverished, rural communities especially vulnerable to unqualified medical practitioners.


Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders has provided some additional details on one of the most interesting trade sequences of the offseason, filling in the blanks on the deals that sent Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham from Brooklyn to Golden State to Minnesota. As previously outlined by cap guru Albert Nahmad ( Twitter link ), in order to match salaries in their sign-and-trade deal for Kevin Durant ($38,199,000), the Nets had to send out $30,479,200 in salaries of their own, but D'Angelo Russell 's maximum salary was only worth $27,285,000. Brooklyn included Napier's ($1,845,301) and Graham's ($1,645,357) non-guaranteed contracts to make up that $3,194,200 difference, but had to partially guarantee those salaries in order for them to count for salary-matching purposes. According to Pincus ( via Twitter ), the Nets did so by giving each player a guarantee worth $1,597,100. The hard-capped Warriors, who only took on the duo in order to acquire Russell, didn't want those contracts on their books, so they flipped them to the Timberwolves in a separate trade. According to Pincus ( via Twitter ), Golden State paid $3.6M in cash to Minnesota in that deal, more than enough to cover both players' full salaries and make it worth the Wolves' while (Napier's and Graham's combined salaries total $3.5M for 2019-20). [RELATED: 2019 NBA Offseason Trades ] Interestingly, teams are limited to sending out a total of $5,617,000 in cash in trades during the 2019-20 league year, and the Warriors have now sent out $3.6M to Minnesota and $2M to Memphis (in the Andre Iguodala deal). In other words, Golden State won't have the ability to send out additional cash later in the season in another trade. Here are more details on recent trades: In the three-way trade that landed them T.J. Warren from Phoenix and three future second-round picks from Miami, the Pacers sent $1.1M in cash to the Suns, per Pincus ( Twitter link ). The Clippers sent $110K to the Heat in the four-team Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade deal, says Pincus ( Twitter link ). That small amount of cash   the minimum allowable in a trade   was the only outgoing piece for the Clips in a swap that landed them Maurice Harkless , the Heat's lottery-protected 2023 first-round pick (later included in the Paul George package), and the draft rights to 2017 second-rounder Mathias Lessort . In addition to getting $1.1M from the Wizards in their three-team Anthony Davis trade, the Pelicans also received $1M in cash from the Lakers, tweets Pincus. Pincus also notes that Washington used its trade exception from February's Markieff Morris trade to take on Bonga's $1.42M salary. That exception was originally worth $8.6M and was also used to acquire Davis Bertans ($7M), so it has essentially been all used up.


LOS ANGELES (AP) Credit injured Robinson Cano with an assist on Michael Conforto's first career grand slam. Conforto took some advice from Cano during a pitching change before his at-bat in the seventh and turned on an 0-1 pitch from Scott Alexander that lifted the New York Mets over the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Tuesday night. ''He's going to try to get you to hit into a double play,'' Cano told Conforto. The Mets outfielder went to the plate expecting that, but got a ball up in the zone and sent it into the left field pavilion to snap a 2-all tie. ''When I got back to the bench I told Robinson right in front of Chili (Davis) that he is going to be my hitting coach now,'' Conforto said. ''I wasn't thinking about a slam but it feels good to do the job in that situation.'' Conforto struck out twice but his season-high five RBIs helped the Mets end a six-game road skid. The Dodgers' bullpen imploded in the seventh taking over from starter Rich Hill. Yimi Garcia (0-2) and Dylan Floro gave up back-to-back walks. Amed Rosario hit a sacrifice bunt to Floro, who committed an error that loaded the bases. Floro struck out J.D. Davis before giving way to Alexander, who served up Conforto's slam that put the Mets ahead 6-3. New York tied the game 2-all in the fourth on Todd Frazier's leadoff homer, giving the team a home run in nine straight games. Cody Bellinger gave the Dodgers their only lead in the third with his 20th homer, a two-run shot with two outs that made it 2-1. Their four-game winning streak ended. He joined Gil Hodges as the only Dodgers in franchise history to reach the 20-homer mark through the first 55 games. Hodges had 21 homers in 1951. ''It's must-watch TV,'' Hill said of the attention paid when Bellinger comes to the plate. ''He's putting together a tremendous season both offensively and defensively.'' Conforto grounded into a fielder's choice to third that scored Mets starter Steven Matz (4-3) in the third for a 1-0 lead. Rosario added an RBI triple with two outs in the eighth. Mets rookie Pete Alonso went 1 for 4 and struck out three times. Matz gave up two runs and four hits in six innings. He struck out six and walked three in his third start since coming off the IL. ''It was the best I've ever seen Matz pitch,'' Mets manager Mickey Callaway said. ''His breaking ball and change-up were working well and he got ahead of the hitters and did what he wanted to do. He's been really consistent and I think we turned the corner.'' Hill allowed two runs and six hits in six innings, struck out six and walked one. TRAINER'S ROOM Mets: INF Cano (left quad strain) hit on the field, jogged and played catch. ... RHP Seth Lugo (right shoulder tendinitis) played catch. Next up are some bullpen sessions. Dodgers: C Austin Barnes (left groin strain) will take a couple days off while waiting to be cleared to resume baseball activities. ... LHP Tony Cingrani (left shoulder) is due to be re-evaluated after suffering a setback during his rehab assignment. BIG LEAGUE DEBUT C Will Smith made his major league debut for the Dodgers, starting behind the plate and getting two hits. In his first at-bat, he singled with two outs in the second off Matz and got to keep the ball. He doubled leading off the seventh. ''It was awesome,'' he said. Smith hit into an inning-ending double play in the eighth. He walked to the plate to the theme from ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,'' which starred actor Will Smith. The catcher from Louisville, Kentucky, was added to the roster a day earlier when Barnes went on the 10-day injured list. He worked with six pitchers in the game. ''It's good to be thrown right in the fire,'' he said. Roberts was impressed, saying, ''You would never have guessed seeing him it was his first major league game.'' UP NEXT Mets: RHP Noah Syndergaard (3-4, 4.93 ERA) faces the Dodgers for the first time in three years. He's 1-0 in three career starts against them with a 1.65 ERA and 15 strikeouts. Dodgers: RHP Walker Buehler (5-1, 3.58) faces the Mets for the first time in his career. He's holding batters to a .228 average in 10 starts. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Memorial Day weekend doesn't just mark the unofficial start of summer but also kicks off road trip season. Drivers will have the added bonus of cheaper gas prices, about $1 per gallon lower than last year, as they hit the open road with family, friends or a significant other. One ideal option for a health-filled retreat is the Canyon Ranch resort in Lenox, Mass. The luxury compound in the Berkshires features the century-old Bellefontaine mansion as its architectural centerpiece. The serene setting is perfect for cleansing the mind and body with dozens of daily fitness classes, guided hikes and bike rides, indoor tennis, canoeing, standup paddle boarding and a high ropes course. The all-inclusive price for couples   starting at $1,770 for a two-night, midweek stay   provides three nutritious meals a day in its dining room and the outdoor terrace. After nourishing the soul, head over for some shopping therapy at the nearby outlets or fill up on culture at venues such as Tanglewood and Jacob's Pillow. If it's a kid-friendly vacation you're seeking, then the Great Wolf Lodge is a great alternative about a two-hour drive east of Canyon Ranch in Fitchburg, Mass. The water park features several tube slides for all ages, along with a wave pool, hot tub and sprinkler zone. Once the kids are done getting wet, they can go wild at the indoor play park, which has mini-golf, kiddie amusement rides, a ropes course and bowling. There is also laser tag and the adventurous MagiQuest, a fantasy-themed scavenger hunt that will entertain the kids for hours   and give mom and dad a chance to rest. Family suites start at $230 a night and the hotel is offering a 15% discount when booking a two-night stay. One final destination option is Killington, Vt. The town may be famous for its world-class skiing but even with the last of the snow from this brutal winter nearly melted, Killington has a wonderful vibe and plenty of thrills in the summer months. The lush terrain will quickly make you understand why they call this the Green Mountain State. To get the best view of the valleys and forests below take the K-1 Gondola to the top of Killington Peak, at an elevation of 4,229 feet, where on a clear day you can gaze onto five states and Canada. Adrenalin junkies can test their metal on the steep mountain bike trails or take a whirl on the brand new Beast Coaster, a 4,800-foot-long alpine coaster that twists and turns   including 360-degree corkscrews   through the woods. The $15 ride is expected to open in July. An Adventure Center Day Pass, costing $39, is another good option. It includes three trips on the Skyeride   a 600-foot-long, 100-foot-high chairlift that zips through the woods at 30 mph; use of the Skye Ropes Course, a four-story-high obstacle course; entry to the 5,000-square foot Terra-Maze; Snowshed scenic lift ride, and a round of disc golf. Off-season lodging prices are significantly lower at all area hotels, with the popular Inn of the Six Mountains offering room rates starting at $89 a night.


Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Denver. Bird 'attacks' runners at Sloan Lake A red-winged blackbird was seen dive-bombing walkers and joggers on the north side of Sloan Lake's sidewalk trail. Read the full story on 9NEWS . Donald Trump Jr. to speak in Denver The president's son will speak at the Western Conservative Summit on Friday. Read the full story on CBS Denver . New City Council poised to hold Mayor Hancock more accountable Five new faces will be on City Council   all wildcards when it comes to their future working relationship with the mayor. Read the full story on KDVR . Southeast playground set on fire A once beautiful playground is now charred and fenced off in southeast's Mamie D. Eisenhower Park. Investigators suspect arson. Read the full story on KDVR . City Council delays voting on widening Peña Boulevard The decision on a $93 million contract for widening the road to Denver International Airport will wait for the new council. Read the full story on Denverite . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM)   The city of Dallas has its newest mayor after state Rep. Eric Johnson defeated city councilman Scott Griggs Saturday evening. With most of the precincts having been reported and with a 56% to 44% lead, Johnson thanked his supporters at a watch party for his victory in the runoff election. "The voters of Dallas I think were very clear in this election they want that. They want big ideas. They want bold solutions. And we are gonna give the people of Dallas that," Johnson said in his victory speech. Johnson had an early lead that didn't become close as he kept a lead of about 12% throughout the evening. Dallas Mayoral Candidates Eric Johnson And Scott Griggs Explain Priorities, Vision During Runoff Election Debate Dallas has elected its newest mayor since 2011. Current Mayor Mike Rawlings was unable to run again due to term limits. "The voters of this city, I have said since the first time I ran for office, are smart and they are good people. And if they are given the information that they need to make an informed decision, they will get it right every single time. And I think they got it right tonight," Johnson said. Johnson will be inaugurated on June 17. "The sky is the limit for anybody in this city and I'm living proof because there is nothing special about me. I can guarantee you there is nothing special about me," Johnson said. Other results included the seat for Dallas District 04 where Carolyn King Arnold defeated Dawn M. Blair 53% to 47%. King Arnold has held the seat as an interim after Dwaine Caraway pled guilty to federal corruption charges last year. For District 14, David Blewett took the seat from incumbent Philip Kingston 54% to 46%. Paula Blackmon won the seat in District 09 over Erin Moore 52% to 48% In a close race, Adam Bazaldua defeated Tiffinni Young 51% to 49% for the District 07 seat. For more results in Dallas County, click here.


Let's get this out of the way: Yes, Canton, Ohio, will be freezing cold the weekend between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl. That doesn't change my opinion. If the NFL isn't going to host a regular-season game in Canton in the 100th season of the league, then it should play an exhibition game with the stars of the league - who didn't make the Super Bowl - at the end of the season. Let's address that cold thing again. So what? The NFL was supposed to be played in cold weather. That's what football is all about. Imagine how cool it would be if the Pro Bowl was played in the snow. Before we talk about player safety, the NFL played the Pro Bowl in some rain last year. Players go at about 60 percent if that. They could jump around in the snow. It's not that big of a deal. The league can't control the weather in Orlando, Florida, either and rain is worse conditions to watch and play football. It's not as if the NFL has a huge crowd at the Pro Bowl in Orlando. Anyone who watched the game last year could see the crowd was a bit scarce. Bringing the Pro Bowl to the Hall of Fame puts a nice bow on the season. So, to review: Snow games are awesome, the players don't go 100 percent in warm weather anyway, snow games are awesome, Canton deserves something in the 100th season, it would be a cool idea, snow games are awesome, and why not? I think that covers it. MORE: Five potential Chris Paul trade destinations Kyle Busch was so frustrated during Coke 600 that he told Joe Gibbs he quit Roundup: NFL Owners Want 18-Game Season Again, Alex Trebek Cancer Near Remission, Israel Redoing Election Report: The Celtics are no longer the favorites to sign Kyrie Irving Geronimo Allison looks like favorite to be Packers slot WR


Bournemouth will begin their 2019/20 Premier League season with a home match against newly-promoted side Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday 10 August. The Cherries go on to face champions Manchester City at home in gameweek three and rivals Southampton towards the end of September, before finishing off 2019 with a trip to Brighton & Hive Albion. A tricky end to the season awaits, as Bournemouth face City, Tottenham, Manchester United and Everton in their final six fixtures. After guiding his team to a 14th place finish last season, Eddie Howe will be hoping that his side can go one better this time around and look to challenge with a top half finish. Bournemouth 2019/20 Premier League Fixture List: Saturday 10 August - Sheffield United (H) Saturday 17 August - Aston Villa (A) Saturday 24 August - Manchester City (H) Saturday 31 August - Leicester City (A) Saturday 14 September - Everton (H) Saturday 21 September - Southampton (A) Saturday 28 September - West Ham United (H) Saturday 5 October - Arsenal (A) Saturday 19 October - Norwich City (H) Saturday 26 October - Watford (A) Saturday 2 November - Manchester United (H) Saturday 9 November - Newcastle United (A) Saturday 23 November - Wolverhampton Wanderers (H) Saturday 30 November - Tottenham Hotspur (A) Wednesday 4 December - Crystal Palace (A) Saturday 7 December - Liverpool (H) Saturday 14 December - Chelsea (A) Saturday 21 December - Burnley (H) Thursday 26 December - Arsenal (H) Saturday 28 December - Brighton (A) Wednesday 1 January - West Ham United (A) Saturday 11 January - Watford (H) Saturday 18 January - Norwich City (A) Tuesday 21 January - Brighton (H) Saturday 1 February - Aston Villa (H) Saturday 8 February - Sheffield United (A) Saturday 22 February - Burnley (A) Saturday 29 February - Chelsea (H) Saturday 7 March - Liverpool (A) Saturday 14 March - Crystal Palace (H) Saturday 21 March - Wolverhampton Wanderers (A) Our 2019/20 @premierleague fixture list in full. Excited, #afcb fans? 🤩 pic.twitter.com/0jTdlUkofT   AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) 13 June 2019 Saturday 4 April - Newcastle United (H) Saturday 11 April - Manchester United(A) Saturday 18 April - Tottenham Hotspur (H) Saturday 25 April - Leicester City (H) Saturday 2 May - Manchester City (A) Saturday 9 May - Southampton (H) Sunday 17 May - Everton (A) Dates & times are subject to change due to yet to be confirmed TV broadcast scheduling.


The St. Louis Blues have spent the afternoon celebrating at their downtown parade, but soon will have to deal with eight unrestricted free agents and another 12 restricted free agents. While there are few major deals the team must negotiate, there is one unique case in Jordan Binnington , who will be a restricted free agent this summer. In fact, The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun (subscription required) writes that it's quite a unique case. The 25-year-old walked onto the scene midway through the season and immediately became a sensation, putting up 1.89 GAA and a .927 save percentage in 32 regular season games and then led the Blues to the Stanley Cup with a 2.46 GAA and a .914 save percentage. All this while making $650K last season, while his backup, Jake Allen , makes $4.35M. However, with a half-year of experience, how much does he deserve to get? He has only two years before he becomes an unrestricted free agent, so term is critical as a short-term deal could cause even more problems. However, if he can't repeat his amazing season, the team could be stuck with him if they sign him to an expensive long-term deal. On his 31 Thoughts article, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman notes that there is mutual interest between the Dallas Stars and winger Mats Zuccarello to get a deal done. Dallas acquired Zuccarello at the trade deadline for a 2019 second-round pick and a 2020 conditional third-round pick, which would turn into a first-round pick if Dallas signs the 31-year-old to a new deal. Zuccarello only played two regular-season games after suffering an arm injury after one game, but was an integral piece to the team's playoff run, when he tallied four goals and 11 points in 13 games. Friedman writes that the negotiations are taking its time, but there is a good chance that Dallas ends up keeping Zuccarello, who made quite a difference to the team's second line. The Colorado Avalanche aren't expected to retain unrestricted goaltender Semyon Varlamov this offseason as the team intends to annoint Philipp Grubauer as the team's No. 1 starter next season. However, the Denver Post's Mike Chambers writes the team might choose to sign a veteran backup, even though they have AHL all-star, Pavel Francouz , signed to a one-year, $950K guaranteed deal. Due to his lack of NHL experience (two games), Chambers writes it wouldn't be surprising if the team goes after veteran Curtis McElhinney or former No. 2 Calvin Pickard for next year. Sticking with the Avalanche, A.J. Haefele of BSN Denver reports that the Avalanche will not be buying out anyone this week. That's not a big surprise, considering the team has few long-term deals with few veteran players making too much money. The team also has $37M in cap room to work with even though they have to sign several key restricted free agents, including forward Mikko Rantanen , J.T. Compher and Alexander Kerfoot .


The Knicks have officially used the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft to select Duke forward R.J. Barrett . Once viewed as the potential No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, Barrett's stock dipped slightly during his freshman year with the Blue Devils. However, he still put up huge numbers, averaging 22.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 38 games for Duke. The Knicks' No. 3 pick has been involved in trade rumors almost constantly since the team landed it in last month's lottery, but with Anthony Davis no longer available, it appears that Barrett will stay put and begin his NBA career in New York. Based on the projected rookie scale for 2019-20, Barrett is expected to earn a first-year salary of approximately $7.8M. For the rest of the draft picks, be sure to check out our full story on 2019's NBA draft results , which will be updated consistently throughout the evening.


The Ohio State Buckeyes are an unstoppable recruiting machine , and they just nabbed a top prospect from their hated rivals in the Penn State Nittany Lions. 4-star offensive tackle Grant Toutant has decommitted from Penn State in order to officially join the Buckeyes on Sunday. Grant Toutant: 4-star OL flips from Penn State, commits to Ohio State https://t.co/ZpthYSjfg6   Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) June 10, 2019 Penn State and Ohio State have long fought over Toutant, with the Nittany Lions securing him back in November. Toutant was also pursued by Wisconsin, Michigan State, Duke and Indiana. Despite that, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day visited the 6-6, 280-pound tackle at his Michigan high school, Warren De La Salle, in January and delivered a new offer. After much thought, Toutant decided to switch sides and join the Buckeyes. Please respect my decision, no interviews pic.twitter.com/01UKIEyrQU   Grant Toutant (@toutant_grant) June 10, 2019 Toutant ranks as the 324th overall prospect in the nation, 27th among offensive tackles, and listed as the ninth-best prospect in Michigan, according to 247Sports Composite. The Buckeyes have strengthened their offensive line unit at the expense of Penn State. As a result, Ohio State now ranks as the eighth-best recruiting class in 2020.


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For the last 10 years, the New England Patriots have dominated the AFC East. Since 2009, no team has come close to beating the Patriots for the division crown. However, one of New England's stars thinks one division rival might finally have the formula to defeat the Patriots and finish atop the division. In the past, the Jets have mostly played well against the Patriots regardless of the state of the team. With a new head coach, a handful of star free agent acquisitions and a blossoming quarterback, Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman believes New York might have what it takes to overtake New England once and for all. "They've got some new coaches and some really dynamic players and a young quarterback," Edelman said in an interview with the New York Post . "They also have a defense that for some reason does real well against us. People ask me when I'm in New York about the Jets and the Giants. Those teams have always played us well. Now the Jets have Gase and he's got some blueprints from Miami, where he beat us. It's going to be a tough matchup." The Jets are nearing a return to contender status, but the team still has a long way to go before they can consider themselves a threat to the Patriots. General manager Joe Douglas still has plenty of holes on the roster to fill and the team still has to how to string together some wins playing in new offensive and defensive systems with new personnel. New York might not be ready to knock off New England in 2019, but Gang Green's time is coming. Edelman is aware of what the Jets are cooking up in Florham Park and it's only a matter of time before the rest of the NFL takes notice. MORE: Kyrie Irving to sign 4-year, $141 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets Dale Earnhardt Jr., sister Kelley open up about childhood relationship: 'We saved each other' What would the Sixers look like without Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris? New York Knicks Rumors: Kevin Durant, Julius Randle, Tobias Harris Still in Play Heading into training camp: How Lions keeping 4th TE impacts roster construction


The U.S. embassy in Moscow has accused Russia of preventing a doctor from visiting Paul Whelan in the jail where the former Marine has been held for months on espionage charges that he says are trumped up. The embassy's Twitter account on Monday wrote that while Whelan was receiving "basic medical care" his condition required more than could be provided in the pre-trial detention center where he is locked up. "Our petition for a consultation with a visiting doctor was denied," the embassy wrote, saying Whelan's "condition worsened" afterwards. Whelan's brother, David, on Monday told ABC News that he wasn't willing to identify Paul's medical conditions but said that his brother, 49, had made prison authorities aware he has "medical concerns that are common to men our age." "For the most part, he has received adequate first aid care: ibuprofen for aches, etc." David Whelan wrote in an email. "But he needs to get a doctor's opinion to get an assessment of risk," he wrote, because he is unable to know whether his conditions might be becoming dangerous. Whelan is being held in Moscow's Lefortovo prison, a former KGB jail that is known for housing suspected spies and political prisoners. Whelan has been kept there since his arrest in late December , when agents from Russia's domestic intelligence agency, the FSB, detained him in his hotel room while he was visiting Moscow for an American friends' wedding. Russia has charged him with spying but has not made public any details. Whelan has denied the charges and during recent court hearings to prolong his detention, he has accused Russia of kidnapping him for political purposes. Whelan's family and his lawyer have alleged he is the victim of a set up by Russia's security services. Whelan in court last month accused Russian authorities of violating his rights and deliberately isolating him with the intent of pressuring him to make a false confession. The U.S. State Department has increasingly criticized Russia's treatment of Whelan, demanding it provide evidence against him and accusing Russia of hindering consular access to him. Last week, the U.S. embassy said it had requested Russia's foreign ministry investigate Whelan's "inappropriate treatment". In response, the deputy head of Russia's Federal Prison Service, Valery Maximenko denied there was any threat to Whelan, telling the Interfax news agency Whelan's "safety was ensured to the full extent." Lefortovo is one of the most closed jails in Russia. As in other Russian prisons, inmates rely on their relatives for even basic toiletries and it is often hard to receive medicine, and requests for medical check ups are frequently ignored. Human rights monitors who briefly visited Whelan in January told ABC News then that Whelan's cell was relatively clean and comfortable, but expressed concern that he was prevented from talking with them. Whelan has British, Irish and Canadian citizenship in addition to American, and Britain has also complained its access has been delayed. The case remains wrapped in secrecy but Whelan's lawyers say he is accused of receiving a memory card that contained state secrets and which they allege the FSB planted on Whelan by co-opting a long-time Russian friend of his. Former U.S. intelligence officials have said the case resembles a classic KGB frame up . There has been speculation that Russia may have seized Whelan in the hope of trading him for a Russian held in America . The speculation was revived on Monday when Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov called on the U.S. to free a jailed Russian pilot in exchange for an American held in Russia. The pilot, Konstantin Yaroshenko , has been serving a 20-year-sentence in an American jail for drug smuggling since 2011. "Free Yaroshenko, exchange him for an American or Americans, who are serving their punishment here," Ryabkov told reporters on Monday, saying it could be a "small step" to help start improving relations. Speculation around a possible swap has previously focused on Maria Butina , the Russian gun rights activist convicted in 2018 by a U.S. court as a foreign agent for attempting to infiltrate American conservative political groups.


From trade to politics, business is about to pick up for the stock market. A memorable start to the year could give way to increased volatility In case you haven't noticed, the stock market had an incredible to start to 2019. Following a rough end to 2018 that saw stocks dip into their steepest correction in almost a decade, the broad-based S&P 500 advanced 13.1% in the first quarter. As a whole, this marked its strongest three-month performance in 9.5 years, and was the best first-quarter advance in the benchmark index in 21 years. But the thing about the stock market is that it's always forward looking. Future events, not what's happened in the past, are what'll wind up moving this market higher or lower. As we look at the remainder of 2019, here are 10 market-moving events bound to lead to volatility. Click ahead to see them. 1. The U.S.-China trade war Arguably the biggest market-moving event for the remainder of the year will be the progress, or lack thereof, of a trade deal between the two largest countries by gross domestic product (GDP) in the world: the United States and China. President Trump has been clear that he wants to minimize or eliminate the United States' sizable annual trade deficit with China. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been unwilling to give up too many of China's inherent advantages that make it a popular choice for technology components and consumer goods. A resolution would be expected at some point given that a protracted trade war with tariffs covering hundreds of billions of dollars in goods won't be a positive for either the U.S. or Chinese economy. But at this point, neither leader is willing to back down. ALSO READ: U.S.-China Trade War: Who Will Be Asia's Winners and Losers? 2. G-20 Summit in Japan One of the bigger venues this year that s bound to turn heads is the annual G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan at the end of June. The G-20 summit features the leaders from 19 developed countries and the European Union, and it represents more than 80% of combined global GDP. Since bolstering global growth and promoting globalization are the primary goals of the G-20 Summit, it could be the perfect grounds for President s Trump and Xi to come to an agreement on trade. After all, a slowdown in both U.S. and China GDP growth would almost certainly have an adverse impact on global growth rates. In addition to focusing on trade and the global economy, the G-20 forum can also set the stage for discussions on climate change. According to the World Resources Institute, just six of the G-20 countries have conveyed how they plan to reduce their carbon emissions between now and 2050. That makes the G-20 a potentially intriguing venue for a company like First Solar (FSLR), which is one of the largest solar system manufacturers in the world. First Solar s backlog continues to grow , but it could get considerably larger if other developed nations get on board with clean energy initiatives. 3. G-7 Summit in France This coming August, the 45th annual G-7 Summit is taking place in France. As the name implies, the G-7 is a meeting featuring seven of the most influential developed countries in the world: the U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France, Japan, and Italy. While the topics of discussion tend to vary year-to-year, the G-7 summit might dig into climate change, touch on what global trade might look like in a post-Brexit environment, and, if the U.S. and China have yet to reach a trade pact, may lead to the other member nations pressuring President Trump into a trade deal with China. Also, with Trump having recently concluded a four-day trip to Japan, the G-7 summit could also be grounds for a new trade deal between the U.S. and Japan. The G-7 summit has a lot more on the line in 2019 than in years past, and it's liable to move the market. 4. Trump tweets Although it s not a single event, there s no denying that President Trump s tweets are fully capable of moving the market . Given that Trump often tweets his thoughts on policy, politics, or the economy, multiple times per day, it s almost a guarantee to be a source of volatility in the months to come. As an example, Trump s tweets attacking Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for not reducing the federal funds target rate have generally not been well-received by investors. Trump believes that U.S. economic growth would be stronger if the Fed were to lower interest rates, which is something Powell and his Board of Governors haven t yet considered doing. Criticism of a Fed Chairman by a sitting president is rare, but not under the Trump presidency. ALSO READ: Twitter Has a Strong Start to 2019 5. U.S. GDP growth estimates You can almost certainly count on U.S. quarterly GDP growth figures moving the market. These quarterly growth figures are reported in three estimates, with the final figure often coming out just shy of three months after the preceding quarter ends (i.e., the third estimate for fourth-quarter GDP was released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on March 28, 2019). Aside from the mere generalization that Wall Street and investors want to see the U.S. economy continue to expand from an economic standpoint, there's more on the line with first-, second-, and third-quarter GDP figures in 2019. Following the passage of Trump's flagship tax overhaul in December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act , the president implied that the U.S. economy would grow by 3% or more each year. While it's pretty evident that the tax cuts have had a modestly positive impact on U.S. GDP growth thus far, it's unclear how long this upward bump in growth will last. That makes 2019's U.S. GDP growth estimates all the more intriguing for investors. 6. FOMC decisions and discussions Few events move the market more in the short-term than Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. On rare occasion, the release of FOMC meeting minutes, or speeches given by Federal Reserve Governors, can also be market-moving events. The FOMC is responsible for making monetary policy decisions for the nation's central bank. For the remainder of 2019, there are five scheduled FOMC meetings (June 18-19, July 30-31, Sept. 17-18, Oct. 29-30, and Dec. 10-11). These meetings, which are often about six to seven weeks apart, involve the Fed Governors discussing the state of the U.S. economy, and deciding whether or not changes should be made the federal funds target rate, which is the rate that banks and credit unions lend to one another overnight. Raising or lowering this rate directly influences the prime rate, which can raise or lower the short-term interest rate banks charge consumers. It also indirectly influences longer-term interest rates, including mortgage and savings rates. With President Trump harping on the Fed to lower rates, but little in the way of inflation present at the moment, it's anyone's guess what the remaining five FOMC decisions will yield in 2019. 7. Democratic Party primaries As much as some folks would rather avoid politics at all costs, the 2020 presidential election in the U.S. is going to play a big role in moving the markets. With Trump having declared his intent to run for a second term on the Republican ticket, it now comes down to which one of nearly two-dozen Democrats to have declared for the presidency will emerge. On one hand, a more centrist Democratic candidate like Joe Biden is unlikely to make substantive changes to the U.S. tax code if he wins Democratic ticket and 2020 election. Meanwhile, if Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) or Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) were to win the Democratic nomination and, subsequently, the presidency, the expectation of a major overhaul of the U.S. tax code in the opposite direction of what Trump has brought to the corporate world over the past year and a half would be a lot higher . There's going to be a lot of volatility surrounding the 2020 election until the market knows who that Democratic nominee will be, so expect the Democratic field chess match and early debates to move markets in 2019. 8. The election of Britain's new prime minister On May 24, British Prime Minister Theresa May announced that after three years at the helm she would resign, effective June 7. May's resignation comes on the heels of multiple unsuccessful attempts to work out trade deals with Britain's closest European allies in order to facilitate "Brexit" -- the exit of the U.K. from the European Union, as voted upon by Britain's citizens in 2016 . The big question now becomes who will step in as the new Prime Minister in Britain. Conservative members of Parliament will nominate and vote for their preferred candidate(s) throughout most of June, with the two most-favored candidates expected to face a wider party vote before Parliament breaks for its summer recess on July 20. The new prime minister will be tasked with handling Brexit in the months to come, with both the seniority of the new leader and their ideology toward Britain's exit from the EU expected to shape how the market reacts. 9. OPEC meetings Although it's easy to focus on domestic matters, upcoming meetings for the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which we affably know as OPEC, could have quite the impact on our own and global stock markets. The next meeting for OPEC is slated for late June. OPEC is comprised of 14 member countries responsible for producing more than 40% of the world's oil. Late last year, the member countries of OPEC, as well as a handful of non-OPEC allies, agreed to cut production, removing about 1.2 million barrels of oil per day from the market. This move was made to help reduce global oversupply which should, according to supply-and-demand economics, help prop up crude prices. The big question is, "What happens come June?" According to Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih in an interview with CNBC, it's unlikely that OPEC leaves the oil market "unguided in the second half" of the year. This suggests that, depending upon how OPEC and its allies view global oil supply, we could see a production shift within the next couple of weeks. That could have big implications for the U.S. and global energy markets. ALSO READ: Forget OPEC: This Is an Even Bigger Catalyst for Oil Stocks 10. An SEC decision on bitcoin ETFs While it might sound crazy, an upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision on whether or not to allow bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to list their shares on major U.S. exchanges could turn out to be a market-moving event. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency in the world, has been an exceptionally volatile asset over the past couple of years. There are, however, very few ways for the average investor to invest in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, should they choose to do so, on major exchanges. Most bitcoin purchases are made today on unregulated cryptocurrency exchanges. That may soon change, with the SEC currently seeking public comment and rebuttals on whether or not to allow bitcoin ETFs to list their shares on major exchanges. The decision, which has been delayed multiple times but is expected in August , could funnel plenty of extra capital into the cryptocurrency markets, which, in turn, may come at the expense of traditional equity markets. Volatility aside, this is your smartest move as an investor Though there are no shortage of market-moving events for the remainder of 2019 that could send the market soaring or plunging, the important thing for investors to remember is to stay the course. Since 1950, according to data from Yardeni Research, there have been 37 stock market corrections of at least 10%, not including rounding, in the broad-based S&P 500. But here's the interesting fact: Each and every one of these corrections has eventually been put into the rearview mirror by a bull-market rally. No matter how bleak the outlook for equities, dips in the stock market have always represented a solid opportunity to buy. And as long as you purchase a diversified basket of high-quality stocks, the data shows you have a very good chance of coming out a winner over the long run. Sean Williams has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends First Solar. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .


WASHINGTON   The Green New Deal has been blocked in the Senate, and Democratic House leaders refuse to take it up, but activists and politicians who back the sweeping plan to address climate change are pushing to make it a top issue in the 2020 campaign. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York will headline a rally Monday night at Howard University that also features Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Varshini Prakash, executive director of the Sunrise Movement, the group behind the Green New Deal. The rally comes as Sanders and others seeking the Democratic presidential nomination criticize former Vice President Joe Biden over his yet-to-be-released climate plan. Published reports suggest Biden is seeking "middle ground" on climate, an approach Sanders rejected as timid. "There is no 'middle ground' when it comes to climate policy," Sanders tweeted Friday. "If we don't commit to fully transforming our energy system away from fossil fuels, we will doom future generations." Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who has made climate change the centerpiece of his presidential bid, called climate change an urgent crisis, adding, "'Middle-ground' approaches and half measures won't cut it. We need a large-scale national mobilization to defeat climate change and grow millions of jobs in a clean energy economy." Ocasio-Cortez, the chief House author of the Green New Deal, called Biden's reported approach "a dealbreaker" in a tweet and said there can be no "middle ground" on climate. "We're not going to solve the climate crisis w/ this lack of leadership," she wrote. "Our kids' lives are at stake." A spokesman for Biden's campaign said the former vice president will soon issue a "bold" plan on climate but declined to give details. As president, Biden would "tackle climate change in a meaningful and lasting way," said spokesman TJ Ducklo. "Any assertions otherwise are not accurate." The Green New Deal, introduced to great fanfare by Markey and Ocasio-Cortez, calls for shifting the U.S. away from fossil fuels such as oil and coal and replacing them with renewable sources such as wind and solar power. The plan calls for virtual elimination by 2030 of greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global warming and meeting 100 percent of U.S. power demand through renewable and zero-emission energy sources, including nuclear power. The proposal has broad support among Democratic activists and 2020 presidential contenders, putting it at the forefront of the party's sprawling presidential primary. Republicans say the plan would devastate the economy and lead to a huge tax increase. They call it more evidence of the creep of "socialism" in the Democratic Party, along with "Medicare for All" and a sweeping elections reform package that would allow public financing of congressional campaigns. Senators including Markey and Sanders unanimously shunned a chance to take up the Green New Deal in March. Democrats called the vote scheduled by GOP leaders a political stunt, since Republicans widely oppose the plan, and declined to support a procedural motion to consider the nonbinding resolution. The vote carried its own political risk for Republicans by appearing to mock climate change, an issue that a growing number of Americans care deeply about. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., meanwhile, has rejected calls to schedule a vote on the plan and has given no timetable for when or if it will reach the House floor. About 1,500 people are expected to attend Monday night's rally, which also will feature remarks by author Naomi Klein; Alexandra Rojas, executive director of Justice Democrats; and activist Rhiana Gunn-Wright. Organizers promise a nationwide campaign to make the 2020 election a referendum on the Green New Deal, with a "major demonstration" planned at a Democratic presidential debate in Detroit in July.


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Raheim Jeter hasn't even started his first season of high school varsity football. That's not a detriment in the eyes of University of South Carolina. The Gamecocks got an early jump on the in-state recruit, offering Jeter around the time he participated in their camp this month, according to The State . Jeter, a quarterback set to begin at Greer High School (South Carolina) in the fall, tweeted out pictures announcing his commitment. He played last season on the C-Team at Byrnes High School (Duncan, South Carolina), according to Greenville News . This isn't even the first offer for the Class of 2023 player. Jeter has also received offers from Auburn, Memphis and Missouri, according to 247Sports . Excited and Thankful to receive an offer from The University of South Carolina #SpursUp pic.twitter.com/FJojtOdSTk - Raheim Jeter (@RaheimJ1) June 8, 2019 A teammate, 2022 wide receiver Jaleel Skinner, also got an offer from South Carolina, Greer High School tweeted. Skinner, who is listed by 247Sports at 6-foot-5, 197 pounds, had 14 receptions for 257 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman last season, according to The State. Jeter is now poised to join the Yellow Jackets. Greer is losing its starting and backup quarterbacks from last year, according to The State. Those were the only quarterbacks on the team to throw a pass last season, according to MaxPreps stats. That's not to say it'll automatically be the Jeter show. There are six other players listed as quarterbacks on Greer's MaxPreps roster, including one senior and two juniors. But if Jeter already has offers from Div. 1 schools, it's apparent the 6-foot-2, 220-pound youngster will at least be in the conversation. https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/usatodayhss/south-carolina-offers-incoming-freshman_ MORE: Kyle Busch's reaction to Greg Biffle's NASCAR win: 'I'm a genius' These 10 quarterbacks all have to prove something in 2019 Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics First look at the 'Philly Special' as an actual play in Madden 20 3 ways the Packers can scheme Rashan Gary to early success Related slideshow: Ranking the 10 best college football mascots (provided by For The Win)