Well, hold all that. It was reported Monday morning that LSU sophomore cornerback Kelvin Joseph had entered the transfer portal, but on Monday afternoon Joseph's father, Kelvin Joseph, Sr. , told the New Orleans Times Picayune his "He's staying," Joseph told the paper. "He's not going anywhere." Joseph, Sr., confirmed to the paper that Kelvin had put his name in the portal, doing so Thursday after a trip to Florida with Baton Rouge-native rapper NBA YoungBoy. But by the time Joseph returned to Baton Rouge, whatever issue between he and LSU had been resolved   just in time for Joseph's name to appear in the portal. A top-50 recruit in the class of 2018, Joseph, a Baton Rouge native, played in five games as a true freshman last fall, collecting 12 tackles with a pass breakup. He is expected to battle with 5-star recruit Derek Stingley, Jr . for a starting role opposite senior Kristian Fulton . With Fulton out for the spring game, both Stingley and Joseph earned starts, a sign that the sophomore is in line for major snaps this fall. And it appears Joseph intends to take those snaps after all.


Looking for the right time to visit New York City, but hoping to skip the typical Big Apple tourist scene in favor of a more local experience? The Governors Ball Music Festival is right around the corner, and might have exactly what you're looking for. Started by local music lovers in 2011, it features 60-plus artists of all genres, plus a selection of the best eats in town, street artists from around the city, interactive games and activities, and more. What better way to experience the music, art and culture at the heart of NYC? Using travel site Skyscanner , we've sifted through the cheapest flights between Sacramento and New York City, including some top-rated hotel options and other highly reviewed local attractions. (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 York City flights Currently, the cheapest flights between Sacramento and New York City are if you leave on May 30 and return from New York on June 3. United currently has roundtrip tickets for $335. There are also deals to be had later in May. If you fly out of Sacramento on May 31 and return from New York City on June 2, United can get you there and back for $344 roundtrip. Top New York City accommodations To plan your stay, here are two of New York City's top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction. The Standard, High Line (848 Washington St.) If you're looking to treat yourself, consider The Standard, High Line . The hotel has a 4.4-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $275. All 338 rooms at The Standard, High Line have ground-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views. It is within close proximity to the west side highway, Javits Center, SoHo and the Financial District. The Dream Downtown (355 W. 16th St.) There's also the 4.5-star rated The Dream Downtown . Rooms are currently set at $204/night. Situated between the thriving Meatpacking District and Chelsea, the Dream Downtown is the latest addition to the Vikram Chatwal Hotel portfolio. This luxury property features 315 loft-inspired rooms and a rooftop lounge with city views. Featured New York City food and drink Don't miss New York City's food scene, with plenty of popular spots to get your fill of local cuisine. Here are a few of the top-rated eateries from Skyscanner's listings. Levain Bakery (167 W. 74th St.) Let's start with the essentials: dessert. For a popular option, check out Levain Bakery , which has an average of 4.8 stars out of 42 reviews on Skyscanner. From the beginning, Levain Bakery has been a comfortable and inviting presence in its Upper West Side neighborhood where it boasts a steady stream of community regulars and tourists loyal to its diverse assortment of freshly baked products. The menu includes an inventive array of rustic breads and other equally creative takes on traditional baked goods. The Meatball Shop (84 Stanton St.) Also worth considering is The Meatball Shop . "These are the best meatballs I have ever had," wrote ABelle. Red Rooster (310 Lenox Ave.) One of New York City's most popular restaurants is Red Rooster , with 4.5 stars from 56 reviews. The Red Rooster is part of the vibrant Harlem community. The menu reflects the roots of American cuisine while celebrating local farmers and artisanal food makers. The Red Rooster features a takeout market, bar and restaurant. "I am writing this at home after one of the most amazing meals I've ever had," wrote reviewer John349. "I cannot say enough how absolutely delicious every meal that was ordered at our table was." Featured New York City attractions New York City is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are a couple of popular attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings. The Brooklyn Bridge Park (334 Furman St.) First up is The Brooklyn Bridge Park . Located in the heart of New York City, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a great opportunity for tourists and residents to visit. This park is located beside the Brooklyn Bridge, considered one of the portals into the city. Although the park itself is simple, it also offers an amazing view of the entire city. "The walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, whether you're walking from Brooklyn to Manhattan or vice versa, is one of the most iconic walks New York City has to offer," wrote visitor Gary. The Statue of Liberty Lastly, spend some time at The Statue of Liberty . Lady Liberty has welcomed the grandparents and great-grandparents of many Americans. A symbol of the country's possibilities, the Statue of Liberty National Monument includes nearby Ellis Island, where many European immigrants started on their journey of becoming Americans. 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.


World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville was given the green light to start a stage too early, forcing Rally Chile organisers to red flag the Belgian's attempt at SS2 on Thursday. FIA rally director Yves Matton declined to comment on the situation, telling Motorsport.com that he wanted to wait for WRC safety delegate Michele Mouton's comments first. A source within the event organisers, however, admitted it was a mistake from the marshal. "There was no confirmation from the FIA that [everything] was ready and we were cleared to go," said the source. "But on the correct minute, [Neuville] was started." The main concern was that the Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC would catch the officials' zero car which was only half way through the 20-mile test. After three miles Neuville was red flagged and instructed to drive the remainder of the test in non-competitive 'road' mode. A clerk of the course decision gave Neuville a notional time of 21m17.0s, 6.6s slower than Ott Tanak's benchmark. Neuville said: "If it's like this and it's a safety matter then you have to cancel, but then you have to give the correct time." Asked what he felt the correct time was, Neuville told Autosport: "What do you think? I lost seven-tenths of a second in the first [stage] to Tanak and I gain seven-tenths in the last one, so we are equal and I lose 6.6? How many rallies in the year do we see a gap like this of 6.6s? So why I get this? "I really don't understand when I was 1.3s faster in the first split I did in stage two.Even if it was two seconds I would think it's [too much]." The event organisers could revise Neuville's time after the second run at the El Puma test. Hyundai team principal Andrea Adamo said: "I'm fully confident they know what to do. The performance of Thierry on the morning loop was very clear   I'm not worried. "Of course, the others are crying saying Thierry did not use the tyres (because he didn't drive flat-out through SS2) and they reach for the book of excuses to say he has the advantage in the next stage. But it's also true in the afternoon Thierry will be the only driver who didn't run the stage in anger   so he will have less experience." Neuville's notional 6.6s deficit is all that separates him and Tanak starting the Friday afternoon loop.


LOS ANGELES (CBSLA)   After a successful test in Mexico City, fast-food chain Burger King will begin delivering food to drivers caught in traffic in Los Angeles in what they have dubbed The Traffic Jam Whopper. According to several reports, the direct-to-car delivery service will use motorcyclists to delivery food to those stuck in traffic jams using real-time data to pinpoint Burger King fans on the road. Drivers are welcome to order from a Burger King app when they are within a delivery zone, roughly a 1.9-mile radius from the closest Burger King restaurant. In efforts to ensure safety and avoid tickets, the app used to make orders will function using voice commands. Orders in the test were limited to a Whopper combo meal, including fries and choice of bottled Pepsi or water. Once the order is placed, Burger King's delivery people will utilize Google map technology via the app to pinpoint the driver's exact location. Deliveries were reported to typically happen within 15 minutes from when the order was placed.


DENVER - The day began with Evan Longoria reaching the injured list with a foot injury, a big blow for the Giants' offense. So manager Bruce Bochy's dejected, depleted lineup moped onto the diamond at Coors Field on Monday, scored 12 runs by the third inning and steamrolled the Rockies 19-2 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. BOX SCORE: GIANTS 19, ROCKIES 2 Brandon Crawford drove in eight runs, matching a San Francisco record held by Orlando Cepeda and Willie Mays. Crawford got the final two on a single against first baseman Mark Reynolds, who pitched the ninth inning. The Giants won for the 10th time in their past 13 games with a new rallying cry from fans who watched nearly three months of weak hitting. "What the hell?" The Giants have scored 93 runs in their past 11 games, a feat they had not accomplished since moving to San Francisco in 1958. Dereck Rodriguez will be recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to pitch the night game as they attempt their first doubleheader sweep in seven seasons. Crawford was the crushmaster in the Giants' highest-scoring game of 2019. He hit two of the Giants' four home runs, his second reaching the upper deck to help him tie Cepeda and Mays. Alex Dickerson had two doubles and a single in his return from back spasms. Mike Yastrzemski lacked the triple for a cycle but had four hits. Dickerson, Crawford and Yastrzemski, the 4-5-6 hitters, were a combined 12-for-17 with three doubles, three homers, 10 runs and 12 RBIs. The Giants torched Germán Marquez for 11 runs in 2 ⅔ innings. The same guy who threw a one-hit shutout at Oracle Park in April became the first pitcher since the Phillies' Al Jurisch in 1947 to surrender 11 earned runs to the Giants in one game. It's happened only seven times since 1908, five by Phillies pitchers. That staff apparently had issues. By the time manager Bud Black saved Marquez from more damage, he had faced 19 Giants and allowed 11 hits, including homers by Crawford and Mike Yastrzemski in a five-run first and doubles by Yastrzemski, Alex Dickerson and Kevin Pillar in a seven-run third. When Jesus Tinoco replaced Marquez, Buster Posey gave the Giants a 12-0 lead with a two-run homer, his second on the trip. The Giants' 22 homers in July lead the majors. Lest you think this was just Coors being Coors, Jeff Samardzija carried a one-hit shutout into the sixth inning. He allowed two solo homers (Raimel Tapia, Ryan McMahon), his only runs in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out nine, a season-high. Samardzija has insinuated himself into the trade discussion, if the Giants choose to sell, with three excellent starts in July, totaling four earned runs in 21 ⅔ innings, a 1.66 ERA Marquez pitched better than his line - a wee bit. The left side of the infield let a Crawford popup fall when the wind took it away from Trevor Story in the seven-run inning. The Giants last scored at least 12 runs after three innings in 2009. The last time they did it on the road was in 1993, against the Phillies. Again, the Philadelphia staff has had issues. Dickerson and Crawford combined for a 13th run, in the fourth inning, with their third hits each, a double and single, respectively. Henry Schulman is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: hschulman@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @hankschulman Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Let's try this again. The Cup Series will run today at Daytona International Speedway after rain postponed the race from Saturday night. The race will be on NBC (1 p.m. ET). After qualifying was cancelled Friday due to weather, the field was set by owner points. Joey Logano will start from the pole and be joined by Kyle Busch on the front row. Will today's race see the dominance of Team Penske and Joe Gibbs Racing continue? Is today the day a new winner emerges? Here's all the info you need for today's race. (All times are Eastern) START: The command to start engines will be given 12:52 p.m. The green flag is scheduled to wave at 1:04 p.m. PRERACE: Garage opens at 10 a.m. Driver introductions are at 12:20 p.m . The invocation will be given at 12:43 p.m. The National Anthem will be performed at 12:44 p.m. DISTANCE: The race is 160 laps ( 400 miles ) around the 2 .5 -mile track. STAGES: Stage 1 ends on Lap 50 . Stage 2 ends on Lap 100 . TV/RADIO: NBC will televise the race. Coverage begins at 1 p.m. The Motor Racing Network's radio broadcast begins at 1 p.m. and also can be heard at mrn.com. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will carry MRN's broadcast. FORECAST : wunderground.com calls for a high of 86 degrees at the start of the race. There is a 42% chance of scattered thunderstorms. LAST TIME: Erik Jones won his first career Cup race after a last-lap pass of Martin Truex Jr. TO THE REAR: William Byron (backup), Kyle Larson (unapproved adjustments), Justin Haley (unapproved adjustments), Brendan Gaughan (unapproved adjustments), Joey Gase (unapproved adjustments), Matt DiBenedetto (unapproved adjustments), BJ McLeod (unapproved adjustments). STARTING LINEUP: Click here for the starting lineup.


Josef Newgarden says that his IndyCar victory in the DXC Technology 600 at Texas Motor Speedway was down to Team Penske's tactics and a strong car in clean air   but he also reckoned his in-lap on the decisive pitstop was also crucial. During the first caution of the night, with Newgarden running ninth, his strategist and team president Tim Cindric pulled him into the pits, off-strategy from the leaders. When they pitted for the final time between Laps 179 and 190, Newgarden had a clear track and started setting personal bests, nailing the fastest lap by a leader on 197 just before he pitted for the fourth and final time on 198. When he re-emerged from the pits he was leading Ryan Hunter-Reay, Scott Dixon and Alexander Rossi. He then survived two restarts   one with Dixon trying to pass him on the outside of Turn 1 and then another that saw Rossi try to pass him around the outside at Turn 1 for six consecutive laps   to score his third win of the season and 13 th of his career. "This win was down to the team right here," said the 2017 series champion who extended his points lead over Rossi to 25. "They keep putting me out front, putting the pressure on me. I guess it's a good thing. It's good when they put you out front, put it on you. They did a great job tonight. "I knew if we could get to the lead, I could crank out super-quick laps and jump everybody. That's what we did. It was a great plan. We had to make hay after that pit stop. We had to get back up behind the lead pack. "Once we did that, I thought, 'Man, we're just in position.' The guys did a great job." Speaking of the final shootout with Rossi, Newgarden said: "He was really good in traffic. We were kind of vice versa. We were really good out front. If we can just get the car out front, we can run just as quick as anybody, maybe quicker. Once we got out front, we were pumping out super-quick laps. "I looked early in the race   [Rossi] was very good in traffic. His car looked stellar behind others and I knew he was going to be difficult to beat. He had a great car. He drove me clean. He drove me hard. "I think we just had enough. I think we had enough power there from Chevy. Our car was handling well enough out front we could get the job done, pretty much stay on the throttle as much as we needed to just to stay ahead of him." Dixon's challenge on the penultimate restart looked even stronger than Rossi's efforts, but Newgarden held the inside line so determinedly into Turn 1 that eventually Dixon had to concede as he ran out of grip on the high line. "I was not going to give up the bottom lane," said the points leader. "It's tough because on the restart you're almost a sitting duck. You're going so slow there, and the draft works so well at night, especially when it cools off, you're so draggy. Being in first is such a disadvantage. "If he had cleared me, it would have been game over. He didn't quite clear me. I had probably just a tire on him   enough to hold my lane. If I didn't have that, yeah, I think it would have been game over for me. I tried everything I could just to keep the bottom lane there." Thus the run in clean air before his final pitstop was crucial. "I'm telling you, if you look at those five or so laps I pumped out, I guarantee you that's the quickest in lap!" he enthused. "If not… well I can't go quicker on an in lap. I knew, 'Man, we're going to have a good set of laps here to pump out and just jump everybody.' That's what we did. "We were running fast, good in lap, good execution from the boys in the pit, put us out front. I knew once we were out front, we could hold them off. It was well executed, well planned. "Tim [Cindric] did a great job. The boys did a great job. It was up to them to put me in position, and they did. We brought it home."


The controversial war crimes trial of Navy SEAL Edward "Eddie" Gallagher is set to begin Monday after months of disputes between defense lawyers and military prosecutors that have reverberated all the way up to the White House. Special Operations Chief Gallagher, 39, heads to a court-martial after pleading not guilty to premeditated murder and aggravated assault charges stemming from the alleged killing of a wounded ISIS terrorist and alleged instances of him intentionally firing sniper rounds at civilians in Iraq. Jury selection begins Monday -- just weeks after a judge booted the military's lead prosecutor from the case over unsanctioned tracking of the defense team's emails. As part of a remedy, the judge is letting Gallagher's legal team reject two additional potential jurors without cause during the selection process, according to the Associated Press. "Over the course of the trial we will expose the false narrative spread by these accusers for what it is… a smear campaign full of lies," read a post put up late last night on a Facebook page connected to his family. "Our team will show that the truth is not only our client's best defense, but most importantly, that the truth proves SOC Gallagher's innocence." The months leading up to Monday's proceedings have been marked with disputes between defense lawyers and military prosecutors over the conditions of Gallagher's pre-trial treatment. At one point, even President Trump got involved and tweeted Gallagher would be moved to "less restrictive confinement while he awaits his day in court." JUDGE REMOVES PROSECUTOR ACCUSED OF MISCONDUCT IN EDDIE GALLAGHER CASE Gallagher was undergoing a medical screening at Camp Pendleton and was in the process of transitioning to a non-combat advisory role for the Navy SEALs when he was taken into custody in September 2018, his brother Sean said. Gallagher had planned to retire in the spring. Throughout his 19 years of service, Gallagher earned the Bronze Star with V for Valor twice, a Meritorious Unit commendation and a trio of Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals, among other recognitions and decorations. He fought in Iraq and Afghanistan several times, reaching the status of what Sean Gallagher described as a "modern-day war hero." GALLAGHER'S WIFE SAYS SHE, CHILDREN 'HAD A GOOD, LONG CRY' AFTER HUSBAND'S PRE-TRIAL RELEASE It was during Gallagher's final combat deployment, in 2017, that he's alleged to have committed war crimes. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service launched an investigation into Gallagher in April 2018. Investigators allege that, while a teen ISIS fighter was receiving medical treatment from SEAL medics, Gallagher walked up and stabbed him in his neck and side with a knife, killing the terrorist. Then, they say, he posed for photographs with the fighter's body, holding his head in one hand and his blade in the other. Those allegations have been called into question, however, by top Iraqi military officials. Gallagher's legal team, the Associated Press reported, also plans to call in fellow SEALS during the trial to testify about what happened during that pivotal 2017 deployment. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Multiple people close to Gallagher have described him as being hard on his men. Last year, Sean Gallagher suggested his brother may be in his current legal predicament due to a "few malcontents of guys" alongside him overseas "that didn't like being reprimanded for not wanting to engage in combat." "My brother has been eager for a long, long time now to clear his name and actually have witnesses come and testify on his behalf," he previously told "Fox & Friends."


FARMINGDALE, N.Y.   Walking to the 18 th tee, Rory McIlroy told caddie Harry Diamond that he couldn't recall the last time he played a round without a birdie. The streak remained intact, but his closing 5-foot birdie was about the only thing McIlroy did right Thursday at the PGA Championship. He shot a 2-over 72 that left him nine shots back of leader Brooks Koepka. "Hopefully that birdie on the last was the turning point," McIlroy said afterward. "Finish on a positive, come back tomorrow and hopefully get into red figures for the tournament." PGA Championship: Scores | Full coverage It was a curious opening round for McIlroy, who ranked second in the field in strokes gained: off the tee and missed only three greens but still shot 2 over par. McIlroy needed 35 putts on Thursday   the most he's taken since his second-round 80 at the 2010 Open Championship. He said Bethpage Black's flat greens were deceptive and that he's needed to rely on his green-reading book more than usual. "They actually remind me of greens from back home (in Northern Ireland) that are quite flat and they just have little subtle breaks here and there," he said. "If I can just hit the ball similar tomorrow and make a few more putts and get myself into red numbers going into the weekend, I'd be pretty happy."


Memorial Day is when we honor the men and women who have died while serving in the United States military. Its origins go back to the years after the Civil War, but it became an official federal holiday in 1971, falling on the last Monday in May. Memorials honoring veterans dot the boroughs and townships of York County, with known dedication dates going back as far as 1919. The following list is a look at where those memorials are located. Most of these memorials were represented on a county map that was once on display at the York County History Center, in the now-closed "Front Porches to Front Lines" exhibit. The late Lila Fourhman-Shaull managed research efforts to compile it. Also of interest: Sgt. Rice died a hero in the Vietnam War. But for 50 years, his family had no idea. If you are aware of other war veterans' memorials that still exist in York County, or if you know of inaccuracies on this list, please let us know: Email news@ydr.com. Conewago Township Conewago Township Veterans' Memorial; 140 Copenhaffer Road (Zion View Park); Dedicated in 2009 Dallastown Dallastown Veterans' Memorial; 57 West Main St. (front of American Legion Post 605); Dedication date unknown Dover Dover Veterans' Memorial; West Canal Street (Community Park -- Log House); Dedicated in 2001 East Prospect East Prospect Veterans' Memorial; North Main Street (entrance of East Prospect 'Riverview' Cemetery); Dedicated in 2000 Fawn Grove Fawn Grove Veterans' Memorial; Town square; Dedicated in 1953 Felton Felton Veterans' Memorial; Main Street; Dedicated in 1947 Glen Rock Glen Rock Veterans' Memorial; 27 Manchester Street (front of Trinity UCC); Dedicated in 1946 Goldsboro Goldsboro Veterans' Memorial; Town square; Dedicated in 1940s Hallam/Hellam Township Hallam Borough and Hellam Township Veterans' Memorial; Market and Prospect streets, Hallam; Dedicated in 1987 Hanover Hanover Veterans' Memorial; Town square; Dedicated in 1946 Jefferson Jefferson Veterans' Memorial; Town square; Dedicated in 1919 (York County's first permanent WWI memorial) Lewisberry Lewisberry Veterans' Memorial; Third and Market streets; Dedicated in 1948 Lower Windsor Township Craley Veterans' Memorial; Abel Road (south of St. Paul's U.M. Church); Dedicated in 1946 Long Level Area Veterans' Memorial; 2100 Fishing Creek Road (front of Ebenezer Church); Dedication date unknown Snyder Corner Veterans' Memorial; 458 Salem Church Road (Salem U.M. Church); Dedication date unknown Manchester Manchester Veterans' Memorials; Main and Maple streets, Union Cemetery; Dedication date unknown Manchester Memorial Grandstand; Athletic field at edge of town; Dedicated in 1952 Manchester Township Emigsville Veterans' Memorial; North George Street; Dedication date unknown New Freedom New Freedom Veterans' Memorials; Town square; Dedicated in 1940s Railroad Railroad Veterans' Memorial; 27 East Main St. (Messiah Lutheran Church lawn); Dedicated in 1958 Red Lion Red Lion Veterans' Memorial; Boundary Avenue (slope of Fairmount Park); Dedicated in 1948 Seven Valleys Seven Valleys Veterans' Memorial; Church Street (St. Paul's U.M. Church lawn); Dedicated in 1940s Shiloh Shiloh Veterans' Memorial; Carlisle and Church streets (Shiloh Union Cemetery); Dedicated in 1986 Southern York County Road of Remembrance War Memorial, trees planted in the 1920s from the Maryland Line to Jacobus along the Susquehanna Trail, and the effort continues Spring Garden Township Spring Garden Township Veterans' Memorial; Mount Rose and Ogontz streets (Bethany U.M. Church lawn); Dedication date unknown Violet Hill Veterans' Memorial; 97 Tri-hill Road (outside Violet Hill U. M. Church); Dedicated in 1946 Spring Grove Spring Grove Veterans' Memorial; South Main Street; Dedication date unknown Wellsville Wellsville, Warrington and Washington Township Veterans' Memorial; the intersection of Zeigler Road and York Street (near the former William Wells Young Memorial School); Dedicated c. 1998 West York West York Veterans' Memorial; North Adams and Orange streets; Dedicated in 1949 Windsor Windsor Borough Veterans' Memorial; West Main Street; Dedicated in 1948 Wrightsville Wrightsville Chapter of American War Mothers; South Seventh and Hellam streets; Dedication date unknown Wrightsville Veterans' Memorials; Road of Remembrance, South Eighth and Hellam streets; Dedication date unknown Yoe Yoe Veterans' Memorial; Main and George streets; Dedication date unknown York Yorktowne War Mothers Memorial Monument; Penn Park; Dedicated in 1946 York City Korean War Veterans' Memorial; South side of West Market Street near Codorus Creek; Dedicated in 2005 York County Vietnam War Veterans' Memorial; Carlisle Avenue (York Expo Center); Dedicated in 2009 York City World War II Memorial; Continental Square; Dedicated in 2002 York County Veterans' Honor Roll; 28 East Market St.; Dedicated in 1919 Veterans Memorial Gold Star Healing & Peace Garden, Veterans Memorial Park; Dedicated in 2012. York New Salem York New Salem Veterans' Memorial; 99 East George St.; Dedicated in 1945 Yorkana Yorkana Veterans' Memorial; 42 Main St. (front wall of fire hall); Dedication date unknown This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Memorial Day: Where are war memorials in York County, Pa.?


Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Seattle. Washington is 1st state to allow composting of human bodies SEATTLE (AP)   Ashes to ashes, guts to dirt. Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Tuesday making Washington the first state to approve composting as an alternative to burying or cremating human remains. Read the full story on FOX40 . Some operating rooms at Seattle Children's close due to mold Four of the 14 operating rooms at the Seattle campus of Children's Hospital are closed after a common mold was detected last weekend. Dozens of surgeries have been rescheduled or moved. Read the full story on The Seattle Times . Overnight Seattle shootings leave 1 wounded, 2 arrested Seattle police officers were investigating two shootings between Monday night and Tuesday morning, one that left a man wounded and another that ended in two arrests. Read the full story on Houston Chronicle . In the wake of a school-bus crisis, an audit of Seattle schools' transportation arm finds 'lack of urgency to change' As the district tries to move past its recent school-bus crisis, an external review found that its transportation department lacks the urgency to change. Read the full story on The Seattle Times . Seattle part of national protest on abortion bans People will gather in Seattle and other cities throughout Washington state as part of a national 'Stop the Bans' movement. Read the full story on KING5 . 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.


Ty Majeski has worked tirelessly to break into the upper echelon of stock car racing and Thursday night it finally paid off. Majeski grabbed the lead with five of 100 scheduled laps remaining in Thursday night's General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway but had to survive two overtime restarts to earn his first ARCA Menards Series victory. Majeski, a four-time ARCA Midwest Tour champion, ran 12 races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series last season as part of Ford Performance's driver development program with Roush Fenway Racing. The ride went away at the end of the 2018 season. To start the final one-lap overtime, Majeski lined up ahead of NASCAR Truck Series regular Gus Dean and reigning ARCA champion Sheldon Creed. Creed got around Dean on the restart but couldn't catch Majeski before the checkered flag. "This is unbelievable," the 24-year-old Wisconsin native said. "After losing my ride this year, it was January or February before we finally put this deal together. Chad (Bryant, team owner) took a chance on me   we both had a lot to prove. "This is a great win for us. This is so freakin' awesome. To end up in Victory Lane and get to do a Polish Victory Lap, it doesn't get any better." Dean finished third, Harrison Burton was fourth and ARCA points leader Michael Self finished fifth, despite leading 86 laps in the race. Self hit the wall while leading with 14 laps to go in regulation after a tire went down. He elected to remain on the track and everyone else pit behind him, which left him a sitting duck on the restart with 10 to go.


Coordinating the 19 traffic lights at the intersections around Devereaux and Algon Avenues in Oxford Circle depends on a tangle of 60-year-old technology that looks like rejected parts from the space program, pre-moon landing. Of the city's nearly 3,000 intersections with traffic signals, the lights in about two-thirds are antiquated and prone to breakdowns. They're kept running with spare parts, ingenuity, and a crew of about a dozen workers who must set the lights' timers by hand, or make repairs in one corridor of the city or another at least once a month. "We have constant maintenance with those because they're older systems," said Tom Schindler, traffic signal supervisor with the Philadelphia Streets Department. "Keeping the signals synchronized is a bigger thing than people realize." With congestion growing and the streets increasingly needing to be shared among cars, bicycles, and pedestrians, traffic light timing is a key tool to easing traffic jams. Except in rush hour, officials said, traffic signals' timing can make the difference between a free flow of vehicles and congestion. "It's significant off rush hour," said Patrick Callahan, traffic systems engineer with the city. "When volumes aren't particularly high, that's the deciding factor." >>READ MORE: WHY IS PHILLY STUCK IN TRAFFIC? Because of financial limitations and ongoing technical problems, though, Philadelphia's 23-year effort to create a central traffic-control system has seen slow progress. It takes more than simply networking the city's lights. The old traffic signals are incompatible with a modern control system, and the signals themselves need to be replaced. Only a third of the city's signalized intersections have lights new enough to be networked through the Traffic Operations Center Streets Department's offices on G Street in the Feltonville neighborhood, and of those, just 650 can be managed remotely. About 350 intersections are technically linked to the operations center but can't be controlled remotely because of hardware problems. To combat congestion, Philadelphia needs its traffic lights to be reliable and easy to adjust. Right now, most are neither. Ideally, busy city corridors have what city officials call a green wave, a straightaway of green lights to allow a driver going a safe speed to travel for blocks without a red light. It's safer and more environmentally friendly, since it requires less stopping and starting. "This not only means more reliable travel time," said Mike Carroll, the city's deputy managing director for the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (OTIS), "but it provides central control over the speed of that movement so that vehicles have much less incentive to speed." But traffic signals inevitably drift out of sync. A brief power failure, or a minor mechanical problem, can cause drifts that over time that can significantly throw off the timing of lights on a corridor. "When the progression goes off, people do call," Callahan said. "They'll notice they're getting stuck at red lights." If the signals are closely spaced and mistimed, it can cause serious jams as cars stop in intersections. It's much easier to establish and maintain a green wave with networked traffic signals that can be controlled remotely. Lights can be timed without having to send people to their locations, and when malfunctions happen, traffic engineers are notified immediately, rather than waiting for irate drivers to phone in complaints. On Callahan's computer monitor is a map showing which signals are networked. Black dots indicate signals that aren't integrated, and there are a lot of them. The Streets Department tries to link full corridors to the control system all at once at a pace of four corridors a year, but it can be expensive. The Streets Department has just $100,000 a year for traffic signal expenses, and upgrades rely on state grants. Recent projects include $2.8 million for 12 intersections on Castor Avenue, and $7.1 million for 24 intersections along Cheltenham Avenue. Work to come includes a $9 million state grant for modernization on Oregon Avenue from Passyunk Avenue to Front Street, and on North Second Street from Callowhill Street to Lehigh Avenue. Yet even when the city upgrades the technology at intersections, breakdowns continue to make the system far less effective than it could be. The fiber optics that link the traffic signals to the central control system are vulnerable to small fires that can break out on the PECO power lines that run alongside them. A single fiber optic cable can be the lifeline that links an entire neighborhood in the city to the central control system, and when it burn outs, there are no backup connections. This is particularly a problem in Center City, officials said, where Philadelphia's traffic problems are most acute. >>READ MORE: How do you put a price tag on traffic congestion? Philly says it's in the millions. "There's not enough redundancy in Center City," Callahan said. "It's a problem with the fiber optic network." It's costly and time consuming to replace the cables. In summer 2018, a PECO manhole fire on Juniper Street burned the fiber optic cables that allowed remote control of every traffic light in Center City between Market and South Streets, except for signals on Chestnut Street. Workers will have to dig up the street to get at the burned fiber optics. Between the work and replacement cable, which costs $175-a-foot, the repairs will cost about $1 million. Those signals likely won't be reconnected until the end of the year. In the meantime, the city has to go back to manually retiming them. There's no easy solution to the ongoing problem of PECO fires damaging the essential fiber optics, city officials said. "Currently, we do not have a strategy to prevent such accidents," said Rich Montanez, deputy commissioner of the Streets Department. "We continue to keep our eyes and ears on the telecommunications industry to see any new advances they make." In the meantime, city workers like electrical technician Ibrahim El-Hajmoussa keep busy repairing the innards of decades-old traffic signals. His workshop is piled high with the electro-mechanical devices' parts and signal control boxes opened for maintenance. The timing relies on dials and a complicated cam shaft that can be adjusted to set how long the lights show green, yellow, and red. The parts for these old machines aren't made any more, so El-Hajmoussa has to be a scrapper as much as a repairman, devoting time to gathering used parts from other signals that can be recycled. "I have to keep them running on the streets," he said.     ©2019 The Philadelphia Inquirer Visit The Philadelphia Inquirer at www.inquirer.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


From ribs to shrimp, chicken, and even cheese (yep, you heard right), get grilling with these recipes! Around here, summer is pretty much synonymous with grilling. We'd argue that most foods are made better by open fire and smoke wafting through the air. We're talking classics like chicken and ribs, but also fish for tacos, corn for salad with a spicy-sweet dressing, whole cabbage to serve as a centerpiece dish, and so much more. Here are our favorite grilling recipes. Spicy Pork Skewers The marinade a sweet, spicy, tangy mixture of chiles, garlic, Sprite, vinegar, and dried mushrooms is so full of flavor, we don't want even one drop of it to go to waste. That's why we simmer the leftovers (in a pot on the grill!), then use it to baste the skewers as they cook. See recipe. Grilled Crispy-Skinned Salmon with Whole Lemon-Sesame Sauce Adding an entire lemon skin, pith, and flesh to the sauce provides it with brightness and texture. Any bitterness from the pith will be offset by the sesame oil and honey. That balance makes it a super versatile condiment that pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables and is great as a topping for stews and braises come winter. And remember: You absolutely want to cook fish that still has its skin on. It protects the fish while it grills and, despite what you think or have been told, will help it release from the grill grates more easily. See recipe. Grilled Garlic-and-Black-Pepper Shrimp Salt, pepper, garlic, acid, and a bit of heat are all you need to punch up this easy shrimp skewer recipe. This recipe is from Gunpowder , an Indian restaurant in London. See recipe. Grilled Summer Squash and Red Onion with Feta Say it with us: No more squishy, bland summer squash! To ensure that the squash is crisp-tender, pull it off the grill as soon as it's picked up some grill marks and a paring knife easily slips through the flesh. And to guarantee that it's flavorful (not watery), bathe it in a garlicky marinade for at least 15 minutes while it's hot off the grill. See recipe. Grilled Mustard Broccoli This is not your average side dish recipe: The broccoli is slathered in a spiced yogurt sauce, then grilled for even more flavor. This recipe is from Gunpowder , an Indian restaurant in London. See recipe. Seven-Spice Grilled Lamb Chops with Parsley Salad It's not like we're gonna stop you from making five- or six-spice chops, but this seven-spice blend is typical of the region and full of dimension. Try it on chicken or pork chops, too. See recipe. Chile-Lime Clams with Tomatoes and Grilled Bread Sure you can cook clams right on the grill grate, but getting a skillet involved means capturing all of their delicious briny juices. See recipe. Grilled Red Snapper with Green Beans and Lime Don't skip the skin-on fillets: The skin not only protects the delicate fish from overcooking but also gets deliciously crispy on the grill. See recipe. Grilled Shrimp with Turmeric Mojo Sauce Shrimp, unlike chicken or steak, can take on the flavors of a bright, acidic marinade in minutes, making it a good choice for last-minute grilling. You actually don't want to let shrimp sit in the marinade for too long because the acid in the citrus will start to firm up and cook the flesh. See recipe. Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Caesar-ish Dressing Deeply charred mustardy chicken thighs are paired with a crunchy and refreshing fennel-basil slaw for the ultimate summer-night chicken sandwich. See recipe. Grilled Yu Choy with Sate Oil If you can't find yu choy, a slightly bitter green in the brassica family that's often available at Asian markets, don't be discouraged: The fiery sate oil complements any grilled vegetable. See recipe. Grilled Scallops with Nori, Ginger, and Lime We always seek out dry scallops, which will sear and caramelize better. Ask your fishmonger before you buy it really makes a difference. To make them easier to grill, we thread the scallops onto sets of two skewers, not one, so they don't spin around willy-nilly when you pick them up. Then hang the skewers off the edge of the grill so you can pick them up with your (gloved) hands no need for tongs. See recipe. Grilled Chicken Skewers with Toum (Shish Taouk) Toum, an intense garlic sauce usually paired with shawarma, is used as both a marinade and a condiment in this chicken dish. See recipe. Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Thyme A grilling recipe that's make-ahead friendly? We've got you covered. The chicken can be grilled an hour ahead of time it will only get more flavorful as it hangs out in the lemony marinade. And remember: When it comes to grilling chicken breasts, it's skin-on, bone-in all the way. The meat stays juicier, and you get the bonus of crispy skin. See recipe. Grilled Swordfish with Tomatoes and Oregano There's only a kiss of honey in the vinaigrette, but it's an essential player. With all the briny flavors from fish and the capers, you need a touch of sweetness for balance. See recipe. Garlicky Grilled Squid with Marinated Peppers As if grilled squid that's tender in the middle and charred on the exterior weren't good enough, we're pairing it with smoky bell peppers and a lemony herb salad. For the most delicious squid possible, look for small bodies and tentacles (bodies should be about four inches in length and tentacles about two) and pat dry before tossing in the garlic oil. See recipe. Jalapeño-Marinated Grilled Pork Chops Don't be intimidated by the slices of jalapeños: The fire of the grill mellows their heat. If you're a real spice-seeker, you can even leave some of them raw. See recipe. Grilled Shrimp with Palapa When Chef Tom (from Bad Saint who developed this recipe) gifted us a jar of palapa, we nearly lost our minds . An insanely flavorful condiment made from toasted grated fresh coconut and tons of aromatics, it can be a topping for any grilled or roasted protein. See recipe. Grilled Fish Tacos These tacos don't come from a particular town or restaurant; rather, they incorporate elements from many different Yucatán grill masters. The preparation may look complicated, but it's actually pretty easy because your guests assemble the tacos themselves. See recipe. Grilled Chicken with Banana Peppers Don't skip the banana peppers. They provide a vinegary and spicy finish to the chicken. This Caribbean-inspired recipe is from Commander's Palace in New Orleans, LA. Read more about the restaurant's legendary Family Meal here. See recipe. Sticky-Sweet Grilled Pork Shoulder Barbecue god Aaron Franklin and his team were asked to come up with a recipe using a Big Green Egg, and the result is sticky-sweet pork shoulder you'll want to make all summer. It's inspired by the classic Cantonese barbecued pork dish known as char siu and gloriously shellacked with a molasses glaze. Time and temperature matter for this recipe, which is why a Big Green Egg is such an awesome cooking tool. The pork should be fridge-cold when you roast it, so take it straight from the refrigerator to the grill. But we also give you instructions on how to make this with an oven + conventional grill if you don't own a BGE. See recipe. Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Savory Caramel For this grilled chicken recipe, cooking the legs over indirect heat gives them time to render fully and start to crisp so they won't become gluey when glazed. Try this savory caramel glaze on whole fish or lamb kebabs. See recipe. Easiest-Ever Grilled Veggie Burgers It sounded like an impossible assignment: a recipe for a from-scratch veggie burger that can go right from the mixing bowl onto the grill without falling apart? Lo and behold, we found a way. See recipe. Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Halloumi, and Lemon Bring all your ingredients out to the grill on a baking sheet for easy cleanup later. If you like feta, you should get to know Halloumi, a Cypriot cheese sold at Greek markets, specialty food stores, and some supermarkets. Smooth, oiled grill grates will keep the cheese from sticking. And keep a close eye on the plums as they cook; you want them to be soft and just slightly jammy, not mushy. See recipe. Grilled Short Ribs with Pickled Daikon If you've ever had kalbi at a Korean barbecue restaurant, you've had grilled flanken-style short ribs. For this recipe, look for them prepackaged in the meat case, or ask your butcher. This concentrated, aromatic, spicy-sweet chile paste seasons the ribs robustly in as little as 15 minutes. See recipe. Charred Cabbage with Goat Cheese Raita and Cucumbers For this vegetarian grilling recipe, go hard when charring the cabbage wedges to the point you might think you did something wrong. They are dense and resilient and need a long time on the grill to soften. Serve this summer side dish with a refreshing raita sauce and crunchy Corn Nuts on top, and prepare to be amazed. See recipe. Grilled Red Mullet with Charred Onions and Pine Nuts The sweet and sour pine nut topping is a versatile garnish that can be used to top grilled vegetables, roast chicken, or a savory yogurt dip. For an over-the-top dinner menu, serve with arugula with Italian plums , Romano bean salad , paccheri with shellfish , grilled bistecca , and brioche au rhum . We said over-the-top. See recipe. Grilled Rosemary Lamb with Juicy Tomatoes Lamb shoulder: Not just for braising! For this grilled lamb recipe, separating the shoulder into a few smaller-size pieces before marinating makes it less unwieldy on the grill and allows you to monitor the internal temperature more easily. See recipe. Spicy Grilled Chicken with Crunchy Fennel Salad This chicken recipe packs some heat, which is why we paired it with a superclean and cooling crisp fennel salad. If fennel is not your thing, any shaved crunchy veg will do. Try radishes, carrots, or cucumbers instead. See recipe. Pork Shoulder Steaks with Grilled Mustard Greens Normally you want to braise a pork shoulder but we're making a case for throwing it on the grill, with a hell of a spice rub. Like a rib eye, pork shoulder has lots of intramuscular fat, and like strip steak, it has satisfying chew. This recipe shows how slicing it thickly and grilling it swiftly maximizes the enjoyment of both. See recipe. Grilled Corn Salad with Hot Honey Lime Dressing Bright and light, this grilled corn salad with avocado will go with everything else at your summer barbecue. This recipe is from B's Cracklin' BBQ in Savannah, GA. See recipe. Instant Pot Glazed and Grilled Ribs Pressure-cooking the ribs for a mere nine minutes makes them completely tender and succulent, but the meat won't be quite at the stage where it slumps right off the bone. We think they're the perfect texture for picking up and eating with your hands, with just the right amount of chew. After that, they spend ten minutes on a hot grill to get crisped up and glazed with a punchy hot-and sour-sauce. Play your cards right and you'll be grilling on a weeknight. See recipe. Grilled Swordfish with Charred Leeks and Citrus Firm, thick swordfish steaks can handle being cooked over medium-high heat like a steak. An even higher temp chars the leeks so that they're smoky outside and sweet and juicy inside. See recipe. Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple-Turmeric Glaze For this grilled pork chops recipe, don't be afraid of getting a good char here. It just means the sugars in the glaze are caramelizing (not that the meat is burning), resulting in deep, complex flavor. Try this glaze on shrimp, whole fish, chicken breasts, slab bacon, or beef skewers. See recipe. Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach-Mustard Sauce The key with any tenderloin recipe is making sure the meat is not overcooked, which is when it gets dry. Find the peach-mustard sauce here. This recipe is from B's Cracklin' BBQ in Savannah, GA. See recipe. Grilled Brisket with Scallion-Peanut Salsa Normally, you associate brisket with long, slow cooking maybe on a winter afternoon but we're making a case for throwing it on the grill. Hear us out, because it works, especially with this peanut topping. The only thing wintry: Freezing the brisket makes it easier to slice it against the grain, which nullifies its naturally ropy texture and exposes more surface area to the flavorful marinade. See recipe. Grilled Strip Steak with Blistered Tomatoes and Green Beans For this grilled strip steak recipe, cooking half the tomatoes in a skillet placed on the grill lets you capture all their juices and turn them into a saucy condiment for the meat. See recipe. Baby Back Ribs with Tamarind Glaze Tamarind is sweet, sour, and quite tart and provides the ideal base for this finger-licking glaze. Find our favorite brand online here . This recipe is from Gunpowder , an Indian restaurant in London. See recipe. Grilled Salmon Steaks with Cilantro-and-Garlic Yogurt Sauce This yogurt sauce will work on virtually any protein you can think of. Even tofu. Yeah, we went there. Try this glaze on: Shrimp, black bass, or snapper fillets, chicken pieces, or lamb chops. See recipe. Grilled Carrots with Avocado and Mint You actually don't have to bother with peeling the carrots for this recipe not only do the thin skins pack lots nutrients, but you'll also get a better char with them on. See recipe. Grilled Spiced Snapper with Mango and Red Onion Salad Grilling a whole fish doesn't have to be daunting, especially if you use this turning method to minimize the risk of tearing the skin. Lay the fish horizontally across the grill grate with the top fins toward you and cook. When it's time to turn, wedge two metal spatulas under the fish one near the tail and the other at the head then quickly and confidently roll it away from you onto its other side in one fluid motion. See recipe. Cold Paprika-Grilled Chicken with Marinated Bell Peppers Just before eating this dinner-served-cold recipe, toss the peppers and the cold grilled chicken together, then pour the juices left over from marinating the peppers all over the chicken to moisten, flavor, and glaze it. See recipe. Grilled Broccoli with Avocado and Sesame Broccoli can take more heat on the grill than you might think; it won't taste burnt unless you actually set it on fire. See recipe. Grilled Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde Choose scallops that are "dry" (not stored in liquid preservatives). See recipe. Grilled Pork Ribs with Gochujang Barbecue Sauce These grilled pork ribs are all about the sauce. This stir-together gochujang situation has everything you want heat, sweetness, and palate-gripping acid but with extra tang. Try this glaze on: Boneless chicken thighs, pork shoulder steaks, or skirt steak. See recipe. Charred Spring Onion and Sesame-Chile Butter Japanese shichimi togarashi is a blend of seven seasonings including chile, orange zest, and sesame seeds that can be found at Asian grocers. See recipe. Spice-Marinated and Grilled Lamb Chops You don't need a roaring-hot grill for this lamb chops recipe. Grilling them over moderate heat will allow some of the fat to soften and render. This recipe is from Gunpowder , an Indian restaurant in London. See recipe. Grilled Serrano Salsa Verde Grilling the chiles tames their heat a bit and adds a nice smoky flavor to this green sauce recipe. You can also fine-tune the heat by using fewer or more chiles, depending on the intensity of the ones you have and your personal taste. Try this sauce with our dinner-served-cold recipes: salmon , lamb , chicken , or beef . See recipe. Grilled Asparagus and Spring Onions with Lemon Dressing Fat asparagus stalks won't fall through the grill grates and they can char without becoming soft and stringy. See recipe. Miss Ollie's Jerk Chicken Let's get a technicality out of the way: Classic jerk chicken is grilled over pimento wood (which comes from the tree that also produces allspice berries). If you want to order some online, we salute you. Everybody else: Hardwood or briquettes will have to do. See recipe. Grilled Corn and Poblano Chile Salad Psst…you don't need to presoak or preshuck corn before grilling it. Just put the whole ears on the grate and the husks and silk will slip right off afterward. You're welcome. See recipe. Whole Corn on the Grill How to choose corn: Look for tight, squeaky, green husks and rows of kernels that feel taut and full when you run your hands over the cobs. See recipe. Grilled Fattoush with Halloumi and Eggplant We love Halloumi's squeaky texture, but some torn salted mozzarella would be just as good (just don't try grilling it). See recipe. Grilled Turbot with Celery Leaf Salsa Verde This recipe originally called for enveloping the fish in fig leaves. They permeate the flesh, giving it a nutty flavor, and serve as both a shield to protect the flesh and a beautiful platter. But we've simplified things so you can grill the fish in a foil packet. Don't fret if you can't find turbot. Look out for other flatfish such as Dover sole or flounder. For a long, lazy lunch menu serve this fish alongside sea bream crudo , tomatoes and haricots verts , handmade malfatti , and tiramisù with cookies. See recipe. Grilled Salsa Roja Charring the tomatoes and vegetables plays up their sweetness and adds smoky, bitter notes. This goes great with quesadillas, grilled snapper, and pork. See recipe. Butterflied Chicken with Herbs and Cracked Olives Butterflying the chicken transforms a hard-to-grill round bird into a compact, flat package that is easier to crisp and cook through. See step-by-step photos of how to butterfly a chicken here. See recipe. Grilled Scallions with Hot Sauce and Sesame Seeds This is also delicious with pretty spring onions; increase cooking time to 6 or 8 minutes. See recipe. Grilled Carrots with Cumin-Serrano Yogurt Carrots love to burn when grilled over direct high heat; better to park them over a cooler spot on the grate and keep the cover closed if possible. See recipe. Grilled Cauliflower Steaks and Scallions Slicing the cauliflower into steaks from the middle helps the head stay intact as you cut. See recipe. Grilled Greens and Cheese Quesadillas Not to break your heart or anything, but good luck finding Toma, a cow's-milk cheese. We didn't just go rogue: Chef Cámara okayed the cheddar substitute. See recipe. Grilled Clams with Lemon-Shallot Butter When you toss hot clams right off the grill with some flavored butter, the butter melts and mingles with the clam liquor, creating an irresistible combination. See recipe. Grilled Citrus-Shrimp Lettuce Cups This marinade recipe works with any other quick-cooking shellfish or seafood try scallops or squid. Just be sure to stick to the 30-minute marinade in any case, since going longer can toughen the flesh. See recipe. Grilled Squid with Chile Dressing and Radishes If you can't find ají amarillo chiles for this grilled squid recipe, substitute with the paste, which is more widely available. Add 2 tsp. paste to dressing before adding the oil. This recipe is from Oberlin in Providence, RI. See recipe. Grilled Halibut Niçoise with Market Vegetables If it looks good at the market, it will be good in this salad. See recipe. Grilled Seafood Paella If you're using a charcoal grill, you'll want to actively monitor the heat in different spots and shift the pan this way and that as needed. See recipe. Soy-Basted Pork Chops with Herbs and Jalapeños In the time it takes for a rib eye to cook, rest, and slice, you can fire up thin-cut pork chops, eat, and binge season 5 of The Americans . So, on weeknights, look for thin cuts of meat that are ready to cook right out of the fridge and need just a few minutes on the grill. See recipe. Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri No offense to all the vegetarians, but the chimichurri is also pretty fantastic on your favorite steak. See recipe. Contramar's Red and Green Grilled Snapper We modified Contramar's whole-fish method with individual fillets, which are easier to handle but the flavor is the same! See recipe. Sardines with Grilled Bread and Tomato Even if assertive fish like sardines aren't typically your thing, the mellowed flavor that they take on when grilled not to mention that crisp skin might change your mind. See recipe. Grill-Roasted Pineapple The smoky and sweet pineapple flesh can be scooped out and added to salsas, spooned over shortcakes or ice cream, or served alongside grilled pork, chicken, or fish. This recipe is from Lord Stanley in San Francisco, CA. See recipe. Grilled Salmon Collars Don't fuss with the salmon too much once it's on the grill: Let the flesh naturally release from the grate before attempting to turn it. You can also use the marinade for any cut of salmon. This recipe is from AL's Place , which we named our No. 1 new restaurant in America in 2015, in San Francisco, CA. See recipe. Soy-Basted Chicken Kebabs with Sesame-Citrus Sprinkle Soy adds saltiness along with a deep color to these skewers; the glaze would also be great on short ribs. See recipe. Grilled Chicken Wings with Shishito Peppers and Herbs Steady medium heat is best for grilling wings; they need time for the fat to render and the skin to crisp. See recipe. Sweet and Spicy Bacon Kebabs with Scallion-Ginger Relish Be patient with these; they need to stay over indirect heat the whole time to minimize flare-ups. If you try to rush them, they'll burn to a crisp. See recipe. Grilled Oregano Chicken The key to grilling large pieces of chicken is patience. Starting with the skin side up reduces flare-ups, and medium heat gives you browned (not blackened) skin and juicy flesh. See recipe. Chicken Spiedie Skewers with Italian Dressing Central New York State is known for sandwiches stuffed with juicy skewered meat marinated in Italian dressing; these are tasty enough to serve straight up, but we wouldn't stop you from putting them on soft Italian bread, either. See recipe. Coconut-Marinated Short Rib Kebabs with Peanut-Chile Oil Don't braise your short ribs grill them. They're intensely beefy, with gorgeous marbling that encourages crispy bits. See recipe. Double RL Ranch Burger Ralph Lauren's signature burger. At his New York City restaurant, they use a mix of chuck, brisket, and short rib. See recipe. Chi Spacca's Bistecca Fiorentina If you don't enjoy very rare meat, keep these steaks on the grill until they reach 120°; they'll still be rare, but less aggressively so. See recipe. Gochujang-Marinated Skirt Steak Skirt steak is the ultimate summer steak for grilling quick cooking, buttery, and versatile. See recipe. Pork Chops with Radishes and Charred Scallions Rule for straightforward summer grilling: Pair rich, smoky charred meats with crisp, acidic vegetables. This helps refresh the palate between bites. This recipe was reader-requested from The Durham in Durham, NC. See recipe. Pounded Flank Steak with Zucchini Salsa A little meat-mallet action transforms this tough cut of beef into a quick-grilling all-star. We cribbed the pounding technique from Chris Fischer's amazing The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook . See recipe. Cumin-Chile Lamb Kebabs with Garlic Yogurt A perfect cube is not essential, but try to get the lamb into roughly the same size pieces so they cook at the same rate. See recipe. Lamb Chops Scottadito with Charred Cherry Tomatoes Rib chops can be pricey. This same preparation works well on lamb loin chops, too. See recipe. Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches Give your knife a few swipes on the sharpener and try to slice the grilled tenderloin as thinly as possible (think roast beef from the deli). It'll make these open-faced pork sandwiches a lot easier to eat and such a difference in texture. See recipe. Barbecue Pork with Blistered Chile Pumpkin Seed Salsa You can always ask your butcher to slice the pork shoulder on the electric slicer for you, which will ensure even pieces and save you time. See recipe. Grilled Pork Tenderloin in Charred-Chile Adobo The key to this adobo is truly burning the chiles and spices. Not browned, not toasted burned. Try this at home; just open the windows and turn on the fan first. See recipe. Snapper with Blistered Bean Salad and Chile Vinegar If there is one time we'd want to cheat and cook something indoors, it would be to make a pot of rice to soak up the extra dressing in this snapper recipe. See recipe. Chile-and-Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken Yes, you'll need a lot of spices, but it's not much work from there. Let the chicken marinate for 12 hours to get the most impact. This recipe is from Gunpowder , an Indian restaurant in London. See recipe.


Earlier today, we relayed a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on the Thunder's efforts to engage the Raptors in trade discussions involving Paul George . As Wojnarowski explained, the threat of Oklahoma City sending George to Toronto instead of to Los Angeles forced the Clippers to put a massive offer on the table to ensure that they secured not only George but Kawhi Leonard as well. Wojnarowski's report suggested that Thunder head of basketball operations Sam Presti had been open to pursuing a deal with the Raptors that would have sent both George and Russell Westbrook to Toronto, with Pascal Siakam as the centerpiece of the deal. However, Raps president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri balked at the idea, and talks didn't gain traction. Bruce Arthur of The Toronto Star adds a few more details to that report, tweeting that the Thunder asked for Siakam, Fred VanVleet and four unprotected first-round picks as a starting point for George. Arthur's report doesn't make clear whether Westbrook was involved in that proposal, or which veteran(s) the Raptors would have had to include for salary-matching purposes. However, according to Arthur, the Raptors believed they were being used as leverage   and also believed that Leonard would be headed home to Los Angeles. Wojnarowski's and Arthur's sources paint a similar picture of the Raptors' involvement in these trade talks with the Thunder. It sounds as if things never really got all that serious from Toronto's side, considering the Raptors' concern that they were being used to get more out of the Clippers, but OKC had to make the Clippers believe that sending George to the Raptors was a real possibility. Ujiri and Raps GM Bobby Webster didn't have the ability or the inclination to top the Clippers' offer, league sources told Wojnarowski. It's possible that the Raptors would've made a stronger push for George if they'd known that acquiring him would lead directly to a long-term commitment from Leonard, but there's no indication that was the case. As Wojnarowski reported, the Clippers believed Kawhi would go to the Lakers if the Clips couldn't acquire PG13   assuming they were right, it's not clear that Toronto acquiring George would have changed that. Related slideshow: NBA offseason moves (Provided by imagn)


DUBLIN, Ohio   It helps to set goals, even when you start the day outside the cut line on the PGA Tour. And so former world No. 1 Justin Rose drew a mental line in the sand heading into the second round of the Memorial. "I came out today with the intention of not just trying to make the cut, but trying to play a round that would get me into the tournament," Rose said. Consider that mission accomplished. Once sitting at 4 over for the week after an early bogey Friday, Rose set fire to Muirfield Village Golf Club the rest of the way en route to a second-round 63 that serves as the low score of the tournament by two shots. Instead of packing his bags, Rose will instead head into the weekend inside the top 10 and three shots off the lead. Full-field scores from the Memorial Tournament Memorial Tournament: Articles, photos and videos "I've always been a bit of a fighter, back to the wall," Rose said. "I missed a lot of cuts early in my career, and I hate missing cuts. I've got a lot of personal pride on a Friday to try to get it done." Playing in a marquee grouping alongside Tiger Woods and defending champ Bryson DeChambeau, Rose first showed signs of life when he hit his approach inside 3 feet on No. 5 for a kick-in eagle. That was followed by another eagle two holes later, and the Englishman chipped in for birdie on No. 11. Rose made six 3s in a row starting at No. 4, and in the 12 holes from Nos. 5-16 he was an eye-popping 10 under. Having captured his first Tour win here in 2010 and having lost a playoff in 2015, he's now once again in the mix at one of his favorite courses despite a decidedly slow start. "I guess the two eagles on the front kind of kick-started everything," Rose said. "I kept just pushing myself to keep trying to go as low as I could. Once you're through the cut line, then you've got to build your way into the tournament. It was a great day."


The NFL doesn't have much room for a 5-foot-7-inch running back, but Devontae Jackson landed with a team that found a key role for a player of similar stature just last season. Name: Devontae Jackson Height: 5-7 Weight: 176 Age: 23 School: West Georgia Jackson is in fact even smaller than Phillip Lindsay, the running back few gave a chance to make an NFL roster last season unless they were a Colorado Buffaloes fan. Not only did Lindsay make the Broncos' roster, he also defied the odds by being selected to the Pro Bowl. Asking Jackson for an encore might be a bit much, but at least he has the ear of a player who has traveled that road. Despite being small, Jackson put up big numbers at West Georgia. There, he played in 45 games and rushed for 3,379 yards and 31 touchdowns. He also caught 55 passes and scored another four touchdowns through the air. If there is a knock on him, it's his propensity to cough up the ball as he fumbled 14 times. That won't work at the professional level. Chance to make final roster (1-10 scale): 2 The Broncos have what they want in terms of a two-headed monster at running back with Lindsay and Royce Freeman. Jackson's lone shot to make the 53-man roster would be if the team chose to surprisingly cut Devontae Booker. That would only happen if Jackson performed extremely well. And even if that happened, the Broncos would have two of their three running backs at 5-8 or shorter. That might not be ideal as most teams want a little more beef in the backfield. Fans should look for Jackson to make some exciting plays while with the team, however. MORE: NBA fans had so many memes for Steph Curry's exchange with Drake Five potential Chris Paul trade destinations VIDEO: Drake Appears to Tell Draymond Green the Warriors Are Trash Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti shocked by C.J. Mosley's contract with Jets Belichick felt fortunate Harry fell to Pats in draft


Krejci staved off father time and the injury bug to show his own brand of beautiful playmaking hockey. Nobody likes being healthy more than David Krejci . Whenever he's been able to complete at least 70 or more NHL games, he's been able to get around 60 or more points in a season, and 2018-19 was no different. Whenever he's healthy, he's usually one of the better playmakers on the Boston Bruins ; able to do such feats of dynamism by seemingly slowing down time to make plays happen and to take otherwise good defensive players directly off their game, and getting off crystal clean passes through bodies in order to set up golden opportunities. And thanks to the fact he finished almost the entire season, The Czech alternate captain made himself yet again a terror of opposing defenses the league over. And this was especially impressive given his line being in a constant state of flux; he found a way to work with it. And as per usual, when David Krejci scores, he usually finds a way for the puck to just bend through the space-time continuum to get to the back of the net. Angle and shot quality be damned. #3 David Pastrnak from David Krejci PBP likelihood of goal: 10.5% With pre-shot movement: 27.2% pic.twitter.com/zbJPORQKu3   Shawn Ferris (@shawnferris98) July 16, 2019 Little surprise then that he finished as a finalist for best Czech forward in hockey, and also racked up his 600th point in the NHL. For negatives to his season? Well...It's the usual David Krejci stuff. He's a pass-first, playmaking style center who needs shooters. Didn't always have them this year and some of his performances reflected this with frustration when he couldn't get a good pass through or when he opted to pass instead of shoot. He was also, according to the fancy numbers, actually pretty mediocre on the man advantage, which seems extremely odd given his skillset, but it wasn't enough to really stop him from tying his best season ever. In the Playoffs: David Krejci in the playoffs was very much Playoff Krejci in the way Playoff Krejci is; a dangerous playmaker that helped kickstart several goals for the B's down the stretch. He also somehow learned how to play goalie! David Krejci with the unbelievable block to prevent a 2-0 deficit #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/aRAMj3oqNP   DraftKings (@DraftKings) June 7, 2019 That was fun! Unfortunately, his playoffs finally hit a rough patch when the B's met the Blues in the final, and the player who never went more than a game without a point suddenly had 5 in a row. He was the only other player in Game 7 to record a point, and that was dishing to Matt Grzelcyk . Player Aggregate Grade: 8.2/10 Sky's Grade: 8/10 Dan's Grade: 8/10 Jake's Grade: 8/10 Adam's Grade: 9/10 Shawn's Grade: 8/10 Krejci was once again a stalwart part of the Boston Bruins experience, and even if he drove you crazy, you cannot say he wasn't effective. The question on everyone's mind of course is a simple one: how healthy can you keep Krejci, and if you can do that...how much more of this could you get? It's just food for thought. Fancy Stats and Visual:


Broncos offensive lineman Ron Leary has been bounced back and forth between left guard and right guard during his time in Denver as the team's coaching staff tried to create a cohesive starting front five. Leary spent the 2018 season at left guard but that appears set to change in 2019. The Broncos have have second-round draft pick Dalton Risner practicing at left guard with Leary on the right side. Some pundits have said Leary prefers to play on the left side of the line but the veteran shot down that assumption earlier this month. "I love right guard," Leary said after practice on June 5. "I think you all [media members] might have said I wanted to go back to my natural spot at left guard more than me. I wanted to stay at right guard last year. I had made that known to the coaches, but they decided to move back to left." Mike Munchak, Denver's new offensive line coach, has granted Leary's wish of playing on the right side. "I'm glad to be at right," Leary said. "I feel a lot more comfortable at right. I had a great season at right my first year here. I'm excited to be at right. Everything's good." From left to right, the starting offensive line this year will likely be Garett Bolles, Leary, Connor McGovern, Risner and Ja'Wuan James. That unit will look to improve on last year's total of 34 sacks allowed. MORE: What the Lakers' new roster looks like with Anthony Davis An ode to the Golden State Warriors, the team that ruined the game NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players From startup to NFL: Mark Myers can make history with Jets Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger on Antonio Brown: 'He made me a better quarterback'


Want the best hamburger recipe for your cookout? We've collected the most flavorful bites from cooks around the country. Gruyere and Egg Burgers These burgers were a huge hit with our friends during football season. Regular mayo can easily be substituted for the garlic aioli if desired.  Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia Get Recipe Taco Burgers My family loves the taste of tacos, but I dislike the mess! So I developed these burgers as a tasty but tidy alternative. Linda Logan, Warren, Ohio Taco seasoning isn't the only secret ingredient you should be adding to your patties. Check out 12 more tricks to make your burgers taste better. Get Recipe Bacon-Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers These loaded burgers are one hearty meal in a bun. They're sure to satisfy the biggest appetites.  Christine Keating, Norwalk, California Next up: Get our step-by-step guide for how to cook burgers. 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Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida Get Recipe Grilled Italian Burgers When all I had available was ground beef and I was tired of plain-old hamburgers, I invented these. A good dose of Italian seasonings and mozzarella makes them unique. They're perfect with homemade French fries for a quick meal.  Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas Get Recipe Mushroom Burgers Ready to turn over a new burger? I guarantee no one will be missing the beef after tasting these vegetarian burgers. They're moist, tender and full of flavor.  Denise Hollebeke, Penhold, Alberta Get Recipe Party Time Mini Cheeseburgers Kids and adults alike will love the taste of these moist and mouthwatering mini burgers. Juiced up with pickle relish and topped with cheese slices, these "sliders" will disappear in no time flat! Be sure to make plenty.  Taste of Home Test Kitchen Get Recipe Grilled Bean Burgers These juicy veggie patties have major flavor with cumin, garlic and a little chili powder. 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Five years ago… The Clippers were embroiled in Donald Sterling's scandal . There was talk of players boycotting. The whole franchise seemed toxic. The Nets were entering years of pain. They'd traded several future first-round picks for Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, who promptly declined and left the team in the basement. Brooklyn looked hopeless. Suddenly, the Clippers and Nets are the NBA's freshest powers after major offseason coups. Kawhi Leonard signed with the Clippers and convinced Paul George to request a trade to accompany him. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving joined Brooklyn through free agency. This level of star grouping in a single summer is unprecedented. A team has added two reigning All-NBA players in the same offseason just three times: 2019 Clippers: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George 2019 Nets: Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving 2014 Cavaliers: LeBron James and Kevin Love In 2014, LeBron returned home to Cleveland and pitched Love on joining him. The Cavs traded for Love with assurances he'd re-sign the following year. The stories look similar in L.A. and Brooklyn this year. Leonard wanted to return to his native Southern California, and he got George   another California native   to come along. Durant might resent the notion he was recruited , but playing near New Jersey is a homecoming for Irving. It seems Durant prioritized playing somewhere with Irving . The big difference between this year's situation and the Cavaliers in 2014: No incumbent star attracted Leonard, George, Durant and Irving to their new teams. Cleveland had Irving as a draw for LeBron and eventually Love. The Clippers were starless . The Nets had no All-Star until D'Angelo Russell was named an injury replacement, and they weren't keepinh him if landing Durant and Irving. (Russell got sent to the Warriors in a double sign-and-trade.) That's another way these situations are unprecedented. Just eight teams have added multiple reigning All-Stars in the same offseason since the NBA-ABA merger. The preceding six already had an incumbent star who helped build the appeal: Year Team Stars added Incumbent star 2019 LAC Kawhi Leonard, Paul George 2019 BRK Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving 2017 OKC Paul George, Carmelo Anthony Russell Westbrook 2017 BOS Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward Isaiah Thomas * 2014 CLE LeBron James, Kevin Love Kyrie Irving 2012 LAL Dwight Howard , Steve Nash Kobe Bryant 2010 MIA LeBron James, Chris Bosh Dwyane Wade 2007 BOS Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen Paul Pierce** *The Celtics traded Thomas for Irving, but Thomas was integral in recruiting Hayward in the first place. **Pierce wasn't an All-Star in 2007 due to an early injury, but he was an All-Star the five preceding and five following seasons and played like one while healthy later in 2006-07. Not counting him as a star in 2007 would be true only as a technicality. Yet, Leonard and George chose to be the stars on the Clippers. Durant and Irving chose to be the stars on the Nets. They didn't follow anyone already in place. This is an unintended consequence of the shorter contracts owners pushed for. They give players more opportunities to change teams and value new situations like this. This is also a continuation of LeBron exercising his power , first by joining Wade and Bosh on the Heat then by closing up shop in Miami and forming a new super team in small-market Cleveland. Maybe it can't happen anywhere. It's no coincidence the Clippers and Nets play in the two largest markets. But the Lakers and Knicks are still the most prestigious franchises in Los Angeles and New York. The Clippers an Nets didn't even win a playoff series or get one star first to lure others. It's a new era in the NBA   one where top talent is ready to come together and assert itself. Wherever that may be.


Plano will see a return of last week's warm temperatures today, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach 91 degrees on Tuesday, then a high of 94 degrees on Saturday. The immediate forecast also includes light rainfall. Today's forecast predicts 0.20 inches of rain, while the chance of rain will stay below 43% the rest of the week. Skies will be cloudy on Wednesday. Winds will reach a modest high of 15 mph on Thursday, while today and tomorrow will continue to be calmer. 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.


The most consistent passer in Chicago Bears history announced his retirement from pro football after 17 years. Josh McCown had a 101.0 passer rating in three seasons with the Bears, edging out Brian Hoyer , Mitchell Trubisky and Jay Cutler for the best career mark. . @JoshMcCown12 retires as the #Bears ' all-time passer rating leader. pic.twitter.com/nBEKUEz8gz - Bears Talk (@NBCSBears) June 17, 2019 His 109.0 passer rating in 2013 was also the best single season by any quarterback in Chicago history, ahead of Sid Luckman in 1943. Josh McCown retires with the best passer rating for a Bears starting quarterback in a season pic.twitter.com/MIoJbLuZrb - Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) June 17, 2019 Mitchell Trubisky's first season with Matt Nagy yielded a 95.4 passer rating, sixth-best in franchise history. McCown started seven games for the Bears, throwing for 15 touchdowns and five interceptions on the way to a 4-3 record. The former third-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals played for seven NFL teams and spent a year in the now-defunct United Football League. He most recently was with the New York Jets as a mentor for Sam Darnold . McCown will turn 40 next month, leading him to announce his retirement in a Players' Tribune article this afternoon. It has been an honor to journey through this wonderful game as a player for the past 17 years and I'm humbled to have the opportunity to serve the game in a new capacity. via @PlayersTribune https://t.co/NDU9cH2alH pic.twitter.com/FEXMlf40a9 - Josh McCown (@JoshMcCown12) June 17, 2019 "At the end of the day, no matter what team I was on, I tried to serve it to the best of my ability, and I tried to influence my team in a positive manner," McCown wrote . "I may not have turned out to be the franchise quarterback I set out to be back at Cardinals rookie camp, but I'm extremely proud of the career I had." MORE: LaVar Ball made a tasteless mid-interview remark to ESPN's Molly Qerim NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Roundup: US Sending 1,000 More Troops to Iran; Recalls; Dallas Gunman Shot Dead Adding context to audible issue between Aaron Rodgers, Matt LaFleur Report indicates Matthew Stafford played with a broken back in 2018


Mexican investigators have discovered 35 bodies buried in and around the city of Guadalajara, state prosecutors announced over the weekend. The grisly discovery was another reminder of the undertaking facing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who took office in December. The new president promised to reduce the gang-related violence that was responsible for a record of about 29,000 murders in Mexico last year, according to Reuters . Prosecutors revealed Saturday that most of the remains were found buried at a ranch in Zapopan, a city in central Mexico next to Guadalajara. TRUMP DEFENDS NATIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION AT MEXICO BORDER, SAYS DEMS 'DON'T MIND CRIME' Among the dead, 27 had been tied up and two had been identified, the attorney general of Jalisco, Gerardo Octavio Solis, reportedly said at a news conference. Solis added that the number could still rise as the investigation continued. Solis said the skulls of seven other people and other human remains were discovered on the property of a house located in Guadalajara, Mexico's second most densely populated city. Solis added that another body was recovered from the Tlajomulco municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. EX-MISS URUGUAY FOUND DEAD IN MEXICO CITY HOTEL Investigators did not reveal how long they believed the 35 recently discovered bodies had been buried. Families with missing relatives reportedly rushed to officials in Jalisco asking for details on the bodies found. The state is home to one of Mexico's most powerful and dangerous drug gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP More than 40,000 people reportedly have vanished and have been presumed dead since Mexico's war on drugs was militarized with federal troops about 13 years ago. Lopez Obrador said he working to control the problem, but Reuters reported according to official data, murders in the first four months of his government surpassed those recorded a year earlier. The Associated Press contributed to this report.


YOLA, Nigeria   The taunts wouldn't stop. "Boko Haram wives," the schoolgirls were called because they had been briefly held by Nigeria's Islamic extremists before escaping. The teasing was so relentless that some of the Chibok girls left their town and families. Their plight does not bode well for hundreds of girls and women recently rescued from months of captivity by Boko Haram, including dozens who are pregnant. After enduring captivity by the militants, the females may now face stigma from their communities. "The most important thing is to restore their dignity," the executive director of the United Nations Population Fund, Babatunde Osotimehin, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from his office in New York. "When you have been in captivity against your will, and God knows whatever they have done to them, some of them will have been violated, some raped, food insecure ... We need to take them, work with them and bring them back to the reality of their lives," said Osotimehin, who is Nigerian. His agency is providing the women and girls with intense psychosocial counseling and medical care for reproductive and maternal health. It is also encouraging communities to allow the girls to return in peace. That will be a challenge, going by comments made last week by Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno, the home state of Boko Haram and the one most affected by the nearly 6-year-old Islamic uprising that has killed more than 12,000 people and forced more than 1.5 million from their homes. The governor said he feared that girls and women raped and made pregnant by the extremists could be breeding a new generation of terrorists. Shettima called for a special monitoring program of the mothers to identify paternity because he said the militants had deliberately impregnated them so they would give birth to future insurgents. "I am seriously worried with the fact that most women tend to hate and abandon children they deliver from rape. Now, the problem is that these children could go to the streets unattended to, they then lack access to food, health care and education. The result is that they could indeed inherit their fathers' (ideology) somehow," Shettima told government officials, according to the Nigerian press. Such statements from a man of Shettima's standing are "very unfortunate" and would reinforce the very stigma he says he wants to avoid, said Human Rights Watch researcher Mausi Segun. Segun has interviewed many females who escaped from Boko Haram and described their experiences as "very traumatizing and horrifying." The mass kidnapping of nearly 300 students who were writing science exams at a boarding school in the town of Chibok a year ago brought Boko Haram to the attention of the world and elicited international outrage. The extremists abducted a hundreds more in their campaign across northeastern Nigeria. The stigma of Boko Haram has tainted girls who escaped their captors. Segun described the experience of some of "the Chibok girls," as they have come to be known, who escaped in the first couple of days of their abductions. Some got away as they were being transported in open trucks by grabbing the branches of low hanging trees. Instead of being admired for their bravery, some of those "who had escaped were being called Boko Haram wives," said Segun. After speaking to one of the girls, Segun "got the sense from her that it deeply, deeply shamed her and her companions ... they were being discriminated against because of close contact with Boko Haram and stigmatized," Segun said. She said some of those girls have left Chibok and are living with relatives or supportive family friends elsewhere. "These girls weren't even touched (raped)," said Segun, "but Boko Haram is so despised that anyone identified with the group shares some of that label, the slur." ___ Associated Press writers Haruna Umar in Maiduguri, Nigeria and Ibrahim Abdulaziz in Yola contributed to this story.