ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia   President Barack Obama launched a personal push for peace in South Sudan on Monday, convening African leaders for urgent talks in neighboring Ethiopia aimed at keeping the world's newest nation from collapsing amid civil war. "The possibilities of renewed conflict in a region that has been torn by conflict for so long, and has resulted in so many deaths, is something that requires urgent attention from all of us," Obama said. "We don't have a lot of time to wait." The talks on South Sudan came on the sidelines of Obama's visit to Ethiopia, his second stop on a trip to East Africa. He urged Ethiopia's leaders to curb crackdowns on press freedoms and political opposition, warning that failure to do so could upend economic progress in a country seeking to move past years of poverty and famine. "When all voices are being heard, when people know they are being included in the political process, that makes a country more successful," Obama said during a news conference with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. Ethiopia has been among the most active countries in East Africa seeking to end the crisis in South Sudan, a young nation birthed with backing from the U.S. and other nations. South Sudan's warring factions face an Aug. 17 deadline to accept a regional peace and power-sharing deal. South Sudan was thrown into conflict in December 2013 by a clash between forces loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar, an ethnic Nuer, and President Salva Kiir, a Dinka. The fighting has spurred a humanitarian crisis that threatens the country's survival just four years after its inception. U.S. officials have expressed pessimism about the prospects for a deal, saying the two sides are indifferent to the plight of the South Sudanese people. Even as they await the outcome of the peace process, officials say the U.S. is eying additional economic sanctions and perhaps an arms embargo to ramp up pressure on the warring factions. Obama and Hailemariam were joined in the talks on South Sudan by the presidents of Kenya and Uganda, the chair of the African Union and Sudan's foreign minister. There were no plans for Obama or other U.S. officials to meet with representatives of South Sudan. Monday's meeting focused on what must happen between now and Aug. 17 in the absence of an agreement. In addition to possible sanctions, one participant at the meeting raised the possibility of deploying regional forces to restore peace, administration officials said after the meeting. Such a force also could be used to help enforce an agreement should one be reached in time. The officials declined to say which participant proposed the idea, only that it was not the U.S. Obama arrived in Ethiopia late Sunday following a visit to Kenya, his father's homeland. The president is seen in Kenya as a local son and his first visit as president was treated as a homecoming. In Ethiopia, too, Obama's visit has been eagerly anticipated. Despite a driving rain, crowds gathered along the roadways to greet him as he arrived Sunday for the first-ever visit to Ethiopia by a sitting American president. Human rights groups, however, have criticized Obama for visiting Ethiopia, saying his trip lends legitimacy to an oppressive government. Despite Ethiopia's progress, there are deep concerns about political freedoms on the heels of May elections in which the ruling party won every seat in parliament. Ethiopia is also the world's second-worst jailer of journalists in Africa, after Eritrea, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Obama said he was frank in his discussions with Ethiopian leaders about the need to allow political opponents to operate freely. He defended his decision to travel to the East African nation, comparing it to U.S. engagement with China, another nation with a poor human rights record. "Nobody questions our need to engage with large countries where we may have differences on these issues," he said. "That's true with Africa as well." Hailemariam defended Ethiopia's commitment to democracy, saying it was "real   not skin deep." He described any conflict with the U.S. on democratization issues as "minor differences here and there." Asked about his country's jailing of journalists, Hailemariam said Ethiopia needed "ethical journalism," not reporters that "pass the line" and work with "terrorist groups." Before Obama's arrival, the Ethiopian government released several journalists and bloggers it had been holding since April 2014 on charges of incitement and terrorism. Many others remain in detention. Despite differences on human rights, the U.S. sees Ethiopia as an important partner in fighting terrorism in the region, particularly the Somalia-based al-Shabab network. Ethiopia shares intelligence with the U.S. and sent troops into Somalia to address instability there. The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab claimed credit for a suicide bomb at a luxury hotel in Somalia's capital Sunday that killed 15 people. The Jazeera Hotel was considered the most secure in Mogadishu and is frequented by diplomats, foreigners and visiting heads of state. Obama said the attack was a reminder that "we have more work to do" in stemming terrorism in the region. ___ AP writer Elias Meseret contributed to this report. ___ Follow Julie Pace and Darlene Superville


Video by NBC News Sen. Ron Johnson on Sunday said that while he doesn't believe the Trump presidential campaign accepted help from Russia in 2016, he's just as concerned as Democrats about Russian interference in U.S. elections. Asked if he would welcome help from Russia in his campaign, Johnson flatly rejected the notion. "I am every bit as concerned about Russian interference as any Democratic senator," the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said on NBC's "Meet the Press." While he doesn't believe there's evidence of collusion between Trump and Russia, the Wisconsin Republican said he wasn't surprised that Russia was "interfering in our elections through social media" because it's "hard to really police." But it's "almost impossible" that Russia could have changed vote totals in 2016 because the Department of Homeland Security has consulted with state and local governments to maintain local control of elections, Johnson said. "Let's be vigilant, let's be concerned about it," he said about potential Russian interference. "But let's not blow it out of proportion either."


POMPTON LAKES   Borough officials approved a controversial zoning change for the polluted former DuPont property Wednesday night despite concerns that the amendments could result in more contamination being left in town. In a unanimous, 5-0 vote, council members approved an ordinance that eliminates the potential for residential development on nearly 300 acres that formerly housed a DuPont munitions complex. Mayor Michael Serra said the site now managed by Chemours, a DuPont spinoff company, is unfit for the existing zoning that permits senior housing and hotels and the zoning needs to be set so a cleanup of polluted soil can commence. However, some current and former residents said they fear the lower cleanup standards for commercial and industrial use could lessen future cleanup efforts. "The minute we change the zoning, we open the door for a weaker cleanup," said Lisa Riggiola of Citizens for a Clean Pompton Lakes. State standards require some of the most common contaminants on the DuPont property, such as mercury, lead, and chloroethylenes, to be kept much lower on property developed for residential use over commercial, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. DuPont in 2014 submitted a revised cleanup plan that would fail to meet state cleanup standards. An EPA spokesperson said in April that neither DuPont nor Chemours has replied to their questions about the plan. The soil cleanup has idled as a result. More: New zoning proposed for Pompton Lakes' DuPont site raises concerns over cleanup Local: WGHT radio reboot expected as Pompton Lakes agrees to sell off-air AM station Video: Movement to ban plastic bags grows in North Jersey The spokeswoman, Tayler Covington, said that the agency along with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection would "ensure that any soil cleanup proposal is protective of human health and the environment, commensurate with the anticipated future land use of the property." Serra said borough officials were "not zoning for a cleanup," but that the changes to define the property's future use were needed in order to shop the property and start a cleanup that he hopes is stringent. "If we want to proceed with the cleanup on this property, we have to change the zoning," Councilman William Baig added. Borough officials delayed a vote on the zoning change as part of long-planned master plan amendments in April. Records show the proposal went back to the local Planning Board for review prior to Wednesday's vote, during which residents were told to keep their testimony to the zoning rather than the contamination issues at the site. DuPont's history on the site dates to 1902. The company manufactured explosives at the site for 92 years, during which time the site was also used to dump chemical solvents, including chloroethylenes, TCE and PCE. Once vaporized, some of the chemicals at the site intruded into nearby homes, requiring special filtration devices to mitigate the carcinogenic fumes. The pollution in the area led state lawmakers to announce in late March their plans to seek compensation from DuPont. The lawsuit that claims damage to natural resources was spurred by a NorthJersey.com and USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey investigative series, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said. Called "Toxic Secrets," the series showed how DuPont downplayed the contamination to the detriment of residents. This article originally appeared on North Jersey Record: Pompton Lakes NJ approves controversial change on former DuPont site


The trend that's changing the way America moves is far subtler than any good click-generating headline would have you believe. Electric vehicles are decades away from showing up en masse at country-music concerts, county fairs, and Tractor Supply parking lots. True go-anywhere autonomy will prove as elusive as finding satisfying vegan bacon. The trend we're really living is the story of smaller engines working harder, in everything from family crossovers to six-figure autobahn barges. Downsized but hardly diminished, many of these shrunken engines are more powerful than their predecessors thanks to turbocharging, variable valve timing and lift, direct injection, and the advanced computer controls tying these all together. Today's engines are so sophisticated that even mainstream nonperformance vehicles can benefit from running on higher-octane premium fuel. Vehicles such as the Ford Escape and Mazda 6 are advertised with power figures made on 93-octane fuel, although both companies are quick to note that these vehicles will happily run on 87. What automakers rarely say is what, precisely, are the benefits of paying for premium. That ambiguity can be expensive. Premium gas tracked at $0.59 more per gallon than regular unleaded as of this writing. In a vehicle averaging 25 mpg and traveling 15,000 miles a year, that amounts to a $354 annual surcharge for using the more expensive stuff. Raising the octane rating (also known as the anti-knock index) doesn't change the energy content of a gallon of gasoline. A higher octane rating indicates greater resistance to knock, the early combustion of the fuel-air mixture that causes cylinder pressure to spike. When higher-octane fuel is flowing through its injectors [see "Knock Knock"], the engine controller can take advantage of the elevated knock threshold and dial in more aggressive timing and higher boost pressures to improve performance. To understand how higher octane affects acceleration and efficiency, we assembled a four-wheeled quartet sampling a broad spectrum of the market. The Honda CR-V stands in for a swath of affordable crossovers and sedans with its turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four. At the intersection of effortless speed and opulent luxury, the BMW M5 Competition squeezes 617 horsepower from its twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8. Ford's F-150 is America's best-selling vehicle and is equipped here with its most potent engine, the 450-hp EcoBoost twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6. A Dodge Charger R/T with the Hemi 5.7-liter V-8 carries the flag for naturally aspirated engines. We performed acceleration runs, 200-mile fuel-economy loops at 75 mph, and dynamometer pulls, running each vehicle on two different fuels and completely draining the tanks in between. The differences likely would have been exaggerated by extreme summer heat, which exacerbates engine knock, but we sniffed out differences even with the engines huffing cool Midwestern spring air. Honda CR-V Even as it's sucking down as much as 18.5 psi of boost, the CR-V's 1.5-liter inline-four isn't interested in 93 octane. Honda asks for 87 octane and makes no claims that raising the fuel octane will lift performance. Based on our testing, premium fuel might as well not exist in the CR-V's world. We could see this coming. During a similar Car and Driver test 18 years ago, an Accord powered by a 3.0-liter V-6 made more power and accelerated quicker on regular fuel than on premium. The modern CR-V, with half the displacement but rated at just 10 less ponies, makes the same argument: Don't waste your money on premium. Switching from 87 octane to 93 yielded a 7-hp gain on the dynamometer, but that advantage was lost in the noise at the track. There, the CR-V's zero-to-60-mph and quarter-mile times both tracked a tenth of a second slower on the expensive stuff. While fuel economy at 75 mph ticked up from 27.3 mpg to 27.6 mpg on premium, that's a 1 percent improvement for a 21 percent higher cost. Honda built its reputation on a line of unassuming, egalitarian motorcycles in the '60s. Nearly 60 years later, the company's identity is still predicated on the same sensible and modest ethic, right down to the fuel that you put in the tank. BMW M5 Competition The mere thought of pumping regular unleaded into this $129,595 intercontinental ballistic missile felt wrong. BMW explicitly warns about engine damage from doing so, and while that seemed unlikely in such mild temperatures, using the cheap stuff would have been wildly out of touch with what an owner would do (at least until this M5 reaches its fourth owner sometime in 2036). BMW requires 91-octane fuel at a minimum, with 93 recommended, so we did just that, switching between the common forms of premium gas depending on which state you're in. Are Californians, with their watered-down premium, leaving something on the table? We wanted to know. The dyno results shocked us. Not because of the 13-hp difference between 91 and 93 octane. No, that delta was in line with expectations. Our jaws were left hanging by just how much power and torque we measured. On either fuel, the über 5-series is seriously underrated. While BMW claims 617 horsepower at the crank, the dyno reports it makes that much at the wheels (after driveline losses) on 93-octane premium. And both fuels produced significantly more torque than BMW's advertised 553 pound-feet. The higher-octane fuel trimmed a single tenth of a second across all of the M5's acceleration times. That results in a time-bending 2.7-second slingshot to 60 mph and 10.8 seconds through the quarter-mile and lands this five-seat 4246-pound four-door squarely in the realm of supercars. The BMW also claimed the largest fuel-economy margin in the test, but the 0.7-mpg difference favored the lower octane. The M5 Competition stands as proof that the octane rating does make a difference, although in the case of these two premium fuels, if you're forced to use 91 octane, you're hardly missing out. Ford F-150 At 128.7 horsepower per liter, the F-150's high-output V-6 engine is more power dense than a Porsche 911 Carrera's twin-turbo flat-six. Naturally then, the Ford hauls ass as effortlessly as it hauls a half-ton of manure. When fed 93 octane, this 5594-pound self-propelled wheelbarrow will crash 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Power at the wheels dropped from 380 to 360 horsepower with the change from 93 to 87 octane. That difference seemed to grow, and we could even feel it from the driver's seat at the test track. Compared with premium fuel, regular feed sapped the F-150's urgency both leaving the line and in the meat of the tach sweep. The rush to 60 mph softened to a still-blistering 5.9 seconds and the quarter-mile stretched from 14.0 to 14.5 seconds, with trap speed falling 4 mph. Tapped into the Ford's CAN bus, we recorded a peak boost pressure roughly 1.9 psi lower during acceleration runs on regular gas, down more than 10 percent compared with the 18.1-psi peak on premium. The high-octane gas also helped when soft-pedaling the accelerator, elevating 75-mph fuel economy from 17.0 to 17.6 mpg. That won't make a financial case for running 93 octane, but then you didn't buy the expensive engine as a rational choice. You can think of this EcoBoost engine's more aggressive high-octane tune as a sort-of sport mode that can be switched on or off with every fill of its 36.0-gallon tank. Dodge Charger R/T We always assumed that mid-grade fuel existed chiefly to bilk a few more dimes from the type of person who asks the dealer to undercoat his car. Turns out it's also for owners of Fiat Chrysler's Hemi 5.7-liter V-8, as the company recommends 89-octane fuel for this engine. With no mention of that on the fuel-filler door, though, a driver would have to read the manual to know. And we don't see that happening in the case of this particular Charger R/T, which was cherry-picked from the Detroit airport rental lot for our test. With just 600 miles on the odometer and looking as if it had already been hand washed with 80-grit sandpaper a half-dozen times, this Charger is unlikely to ever taste 93 octane again. Oh well. The Charger's manual says 87 octane will provide "satisfactory fuel economy and performance." In our testing, "satisfactory" proved to be nearly identical to how the car performed with premium gas. Similar to the BMW, the Dodge's gains on the dyno (14 horsepower and 23 pound-feet of torque) translated into negligible improvement in our real-world acceleration testing. Saddled with elephantine heft and eager to spin its rear all-season tires at launch, the Charger posted the same 4.9-second hustle to 60 mph on 87 and 93 octane. At triple-digit speeds, the higher power on 93 octane gave the Charger an advantage measured in tenths of a second. The Dodge also posted a 0.3-mpg improvement on premium with its average of 23.5 mpg. Just as important, the bellicose roar of the iron-block Hemi and the Charger's ability to reduce its rear tires to jungle-gym ground cover are unaffected by the fuel in the tank. While Ford's EcoBoost F-150 stands out as an obvious exception, the Dodge Charger's numbers make for a tidy summary of our findings. If you buy fuel with an octane rating above the manufacturer's requirement, you're likely to feel it in your wallet more than the seat of your pants. Knock Knock. Who's There? [No Answer.] How your engine constantly invites and silences engine knock to estimate a fuel's octane rating. Your car doesn't know the octane rating of the fuel in its tank. Instead, the engine controller calculates an inferred octane with closed-loop logic that continuously advances the ignition timing until it detects knock, which occurs when a portion of the fuel-air mixture ignites before the spark-plug-initiated flame front reaches it. The further the computer can advance the timing without provoking knock, the higher the octane rating. During knock, the flame front travels through the combustion chamber up to 10 times quicker than the normal spark-initiated flame front. Left unchecked, these pressure waves can damage the head gasket, pistons, or cylinder head. But the occasional brief knock is a useful tool for checking that the engine is operating efficiently. It's detected with one or more knock sensors bolted to the block to sense the oscillations created by the pressure waves with a typical frequency between 7 and 16 kilohertz. Stephen Russ, senior technical leader for gas engines at Ford, says this normal knock is usually detected and addressed within one or two combustion cycles and poses no threat to the engine.  ET From the July 2019 issue


Ndamukong Suh remains on vacation in France, but he signed his one-year, $9.25 million contract with the Buccaneers on Friday, Jeanna Laine of ESPN reports. Tampa Bay waived cornerback David Rivers to get Suh on the 90-player roster. Suh will fly to Tampa next week for a physical, according to Laine. It is not known whether he will practice with the Bucs next week, but they hold their mandatory minicamp June 4-6. The defensive tackle, a five-time Pro Bowler, will join his third team in three seasons. He spent five seasons in Detroit, three in Miami and was with the Rams last year. He replaces Gerald McCoy in Tampa.


After President Donald Trump earlier this week announced plans for mass arrests of migrants across the country, Democratic presidential candidates went on the attack and issued warnings about the raids that will begin Sunday. Sen. Kamala Harris of California called the raids a "distraction" and a "crime against humanity" during an appearance Thursday on MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow show." Mayor Pete Buttigieg, in an interview with Craig Melvin on MSNBC on Thursday, said news of the raids made communities like his in South Bend, Ind., less safe and created more fear. "It's masking the fact that there has been a total failure on the part of this administration to deliver any kind of real immigration reform," he added. Trump reaffirmed the raid plans to reporters Friday. "It starts on Sunday, and they're going to take people out and they're going to bring them back to their countries. Or they're going to take criminals out, put them in prison, or put them in prison in the countries they came from," he said. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts sent out warnings in English and Spanish. She tweeted, "The Trump administration's cruelty runs bone-deep." Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont emailed his supporters about the raids. Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke attended a vigil on Friday to protest the inhumane conditions of the camps along the southern border, according to his campaign. Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington joined immigration activists the same day in Washington, D.C., to protest "Trump's immigration positions, family separation policy and planned immigration raids," his campaign said. One Democratic contender, however, faced a backlash. In Dover, N.H., on Friday, former Vice President Joe Biden was confronted by about 20 protesters who held paper signs that read: "We haven't forgotten 3 million deportations." The signs were referring to Biden's role in the Obama administration, which deported nearly 3 million people. The effort was organized by the New Hampshire Youth Movement, organizer Quincy Abramson confirmed, in partnership with immigration advocacy group Movimiento Cosecha, whose members attempted to march into Biden's campaign headquarters in Philadelphia on Wednesday. "We felt that we wanted this to be a little more escalated than a question," Abramson, 22, said on Friday. Biden, who has been leading the polls, was showing signs of struggling with black voters after Harris challenged his opposition to school busing in the 1970s on the second night of the first Democratic debate in June. Experts say it's unlikely that Biden will lose support from Latinos. (In 2018, about 29 million Latinos were eligible to vote in the midterm election, according to the Pew Research Center.) Latino voters care about a wide range of issues, so they will not be looking just at a candidate's position on immigration, Democratic strategist Rose Kapolczynski said. Instead, they will be seeking someone who will be able to defeat Trump, whose immigration policies have angered them. Democratic strategist Bill Carrick agreed. "I don't think that, among primary voters, that attacking President Obama on immigration is going to ricochet and hurt Vice President Biden," he said. Cata Santiago, an organizer of Movimiento Cosecha, said the group will continue to raise the issue with Biden. "It's important for us to remind everyone of his role," she said after the group's protest Wednesday in Philadelphia. "We know that Obama ran on a platform that promised a pathway to citizenship, a platform that promised immigration reform, and yet eight years later, we saw the record-breaking amount of deportations."     ©2019 Los Angeles Times Visit the Los Angeles Times at www.latimes.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, from the tobacco state of Kentucky, on Monday unveiled federal legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase e-cigarettes and all other tobacco products in the U.S. from 18 to 21. The Tobacco-Free Youth Act is a measure that McConnell and his Democratic co-sponsor of the bill, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, say is aimed at reducing teen use of e-cigarettes, which the duo call a "public health crisis." (MORE: Walgreens, Rite Aid raise minimum age to buy tobacco to 21) "It's our responsibility as parents and public servants to do everything we can to keep these harmful products out of high schools and out of youth culture. We need to put the national age of purchase at 21," McConnell said on the Senate floor Monday. Kentucky and Virginia have the highest rates of death caused by smoking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reports that from 2017 to 2018, youth e-cigarette users increased by 1.5 million, with more than 1 in 4 high school students having reported using a tobacco product in the past 30 days. Kentucky is the nation's second-largest tobacco producer. "Now, I recognize I might seem like an unusual candidate to lead this charge. I'm the senior senator from Kentucky. I've consistently stood up for all Kentucky farmers, including our tobacco farmers. I championed the tobacco buyout back in 2004," McConnell said. "But actually, my long experience with this subject and my commitment to farm families are part of what's convinced me that now is the right time to do this," he said. McConnell said on Monday that enacting this legislation is one of his "highest priorities." As the keeper of the keys on the Senate floor, it's all but certain his legislation will get a floor vote in the near future after it is vetted and debated in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. (MORE: Sen. Mitch McConnell wants to raise age to buy tobacco products) Kaine is a member of that committee. "Today, we are coming together to side with young people's health. With this bipartisan legislation, Senator McConnell and I are working to address one of the most significant public health issues facing our nation today," Kaine, who signed a law banning smoking in bars and restaurants as Virginia's governor, said in a statement provided to ABC News. "Raising the tobacco age to 21 is a critical part of our efforts to improve public health and keep tobacco products out of schools and away from our children," he said. The federal law would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 years old in all states. Members of the military would also have to be 21 to purchase tobacco products. McConnell had reportedly planned to exempt service members from his legislation, but after talking with constituents and public health advocates, he believes there should be no exceptions, according to Kentucky newspaper Lexington Herald-Leader. "We've had plenty of evidence ... that this is a public health problem of significant proportions," McConnell told the Lexington Herald-Leader, adding that he doesn't think the military should be "treated differently on a public health issue." The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, a non-profit advocacy organization, told ABC News they are currently reviewing the legislation. "We are currently reviewing this legislation to determine whether it meets our criteria for a strong bill ..." the group said in a statement to ABC News.


It may not carry the same prestige as the Masters, but the 2019 PGA Championship still holds its place as one of golf's most important tournaments. Now the second of four majors on the PGA Tour calendar, it draws a lot of hype as a significant event for several of golf's best while serving as the bridge between the Masters and the U.S. Open. Traditionally played in early-to-mid August as the last major on the schedule, the PGA has moved to an earlier point in the calendar starting this year. Following the Masters as the next major on the calendar helps boost some storylines surrounding the tournament. Of course, the resurgent Tiger Woods is looking to make it two major victories in a row tops the list, but it's far from the only bit of intrigue in the 2019 field . Perennial challengers Dustin Johnson and two-time PGA champion Rory McIlroy are the favorites to take down Woods, along with reigning winner Brooks Koepka, who has a knack for doing damage in majors. He has also won consecutive U.S. Opens and was right in the thick of things during the 2019 Masters. All of the big names mean there are plenty of routes to take when the time comes to bet on the PGA Championship. Here is a look from all angles, including favorites, sleepers, Woods prop bets and a list of past champions. Who will win the PGA Championship in 2019? The convenient pick would be Woods, who has won the PGA Championship four times and is most notably coming off his historic Masters victory. Although Woods has won before at Bethpage Black, he doesn't have the same familiarity with the course as he does with Augusta National, so that aspect won't work in his favor as much. Another loaded field really does make it anyone's tournament   well, probably not Vijay Singh's. You have to like Koepka's chances, just because of how well he has fared in majors the last few years. While veterans Johnson, McIlroy and Justin Rose are atop the World Golf Rankings, it's important to also keep an eye on some surging youngsters: Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele and Tommy Fleetwood. PGA Championship betting odds Johnson's 10/1 odds make him the favorite at Bethpage, but Koepka, McIlroy and Woods aren't far behind at 11/1. Rickie Fowler rounds out the top five with 18/1 odds. Some big names a little lower down the list include 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed and 2005 PGA Championship winner Phil Mickelson, who are both at 66/1, as well as 2019 Masters contender Ian Poulter (80/1). There are several prop bets, including odds of a top five finish, which is led by Koepka, Johnson, McIlroy and Woods (9/4). Johnson (Even) is the favorite to end up in the top 10, while Johnson, Koepka, McIlroy, Woods, Jon Rahm, Rose and Fowler all have negative odds to finish in the top 20. Sporting News contributor Bennett Bedford has a primer covering every aspect of betting on the PGA Tournament, including the best DFS bets and outright picks. PGA Championship sleeper picks A few of Bedford's best DFS value picks include Jonathan Vegas, Adam Hadwin, Scott Piercy and Kyle Stanley. Matt Kuchar and Sergio Garcia are among those with mid-tier value. He also highlights Stanley and Bubba Watson as outright sleepers to consider. Here is a full list of odds for the 2019 PGA Championship ( via Bovada ). Golfer Odds Dustin Johnson +1000 Brooks Koepka +1100 Rory McIlroy +1100 Tiger Woods +1100 Rickie Fowler +1800 Jon Rahm +2000 Justin Rose +2000 Jason Day +2200 Francesco Molinari +2500 Xander Schauffele +2500 Tommy Fleetwood +2800 Tony Finau +3300 Bryson DeChambeau +3500 Hideki Matsuyama +4000 Jordan Spieth +4000 Patrick Cantlay +4000 Sergio Garcia +4000 Matt Kuchar +4500 Adam Scott +5000 Bubba Watson +5000 Paul Casey +5000 vs. Xander Schauffele 10/17 List of PGA Championship winners by year 1999 Tiger Woods −11 Gary Woodland +6600 Henrik Stenson +6600 Louis Oosthuizen +6600 Marc Leishman +6600 Patrick Reed +6600 Phil Mickelson +6600 Webb Simpson +6600 Ian Poulter +8000 Jason Kokrak +10000 Kevin Kisner +10000 Rafa Cabrera-Bello +10000 Aaron Wise +12500 Branden Grace +12500 Cameron Smith +12500 Charley Hoffman +12500 Hao Tong Li +12500 Jhonattan Vegas +12500 Keith Mitchell +12500 Lucas Glover +12500 Matt Wallace +12500 Matthew Fitzpatrick +12500 Ryan Moore +12500 Scott Piercy +12500 Alex Noren +15000 Billy Horschel +15000 Brandt Snedeker +15000 Byeong-Hun An +15000 C.T. 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Yang +50000 John Daly +100000 Martin Trainer +100000 Alex Beach +200000 Andrew Filbert +250000 Ben Cook +250000 Brian Mackey +250000 Casey Russell +250000 Cory Schneider +250000 Craig Bowden +250000 Craig Hocknull +250000 Danny Balin +250000 Jason Caron +250000 Jeffrey Schmid +250000 John O'Leary +250000 Justin Bertsch +250000 Marty Jertson +250000 Rich Beem +250000 Rich Berberian Jr +250000 Rob Labritz +250000 Rod Perry +250000 Ryan Vermeer +250000 Shaun Micheel +250000 Stuart Deane +250000 Tyler Hall +250000 Tiger Woods prop bets While the Woods props aren't as extensive as they were for the Masters, there is still a bevy of options to choose from. Most focus on his odds against other members of the field, but you can also bet on whether he will make the cut and where he will finish on the leaderboard. (Props via Bovada ) Prop Odds Top 5 finish 9/4 Top 10 finish 11/10 Top 20 finish 1/2 First round leader 18/1 Top American 7/1 Top former winner 11/4 To make the cut 1/8 To miss the cut 5/1 vs. Brooks Koepka Even vs. Sergio Garcia 10/23 vs. Francesco Molinari 20/31 vs. Rickie Fowler 20/31 vs. Jon Rahm 5/6 vs. Justin Rose 5/6 vs. Hideki Matsuyama 20/37 vs. Jason Day 20/31 vs. Patrick Reed 2/5 vs. Matt Kuchar 1/2 vs. Patrick Cantlay 1/2 vs. Tony Finau 10/17 Paul Casey +5000 vs. Xander Schauffele 10/17 List of PGA Championship winners by year 1999 Tiger Woods −11 vs. Tommy Fleetwood 10/17 vs. Phil Mickelson 2/5 vs. Paul Casey 1/2 vs. Jordan Spieth 1/2 vs. Rory McIlroy 2/3 vs. Dustin Johnson 20/33 vs. Bubba Watson 1/2 vs. Bryson DeChambeau 10/17 vs. Adam Scott 20/37 Paul Casey +5000 vs. Xander Schauffele 10/17 List of PGA Championship winners by year 1999 Tiger Woods −11 From 1916 to 1957, the PGA Championship was a match play event, with stroke play permanently taking over as the format in 1958. Jack Nicklaus' five stroke play tournament wins give him the most of any golfer, but Woods will have a chance to match him this year. Year Winner Score 2019 TBD ... 2018 Brooks Koepka −16 2017 Justin Thomas −8 2016 Jimmy Walker −14 2015 Jason Day −20 2014 Rory McIlroy −16 2013 Jason Dufner −10 2012 Rory McIlroy −13 2011 Keegan Bradley −8 2010 Martin Kaymer −11 2009 Yang Yong-eun −8 2008 Pádraig Harrington −3 2007 Tiger Woods −8 2006 Tiger Woods −18 2005 Phil Mickelson −4 2004 Vijay Singh −8 2003 Shaun Micheel −4 2002 Rich Beem −10 2001 David Toms −15 2000 Tiger Woods −18 Paul Casey +5000 vs. Xander Schauffele 10/17 List of PGA Championship winners by year 1999 Tiger Woods −11 1998 Vijay Singh −9 1997 Davis Love III −11 1996 Mark Brooks −11 1995 Steve Elkington −17 1994 Nick Price −11 1993 Paul Azinger −12 1992 Nick Price −6 1991 John Daly −12 1990 Wayne Grady −6 1989 Payne Stewart −12 1988 Jeff Sluman −12 1987 Larry Nelson −1 1986 Bob Tway −8 1985 Hubert Green −6 1984 Lee Trevino −15 1983 Hal Sutton −10 1982 Raymond Floyd −8 1981 Larry Nelson −7 1980 Jack Nicklaus −6 1979 David Graham −8 1978 John Mahaffey −8 1977 Lanny Wadkins −6 1976 Dave Stockton +1 1975 Jack Nicklaus −4 1974 Lee Trevino −4 1973 Jack Nicklaus −7 1972 Gary Player +1 1971 Jack Nicklaus −7 1970 Dave Stockton −1 1969 Raymond Floyd −8 1968 Julius Boros +1 1967 Don January −7 1966 Al Geiberger E 1965 Dave Marr −4 1964 Bobby Nichols −9 1963 Jack Nicklaus −5 1962 Gary Player −2 1961 Jerry Barber −3 1960 Jay Hebert +1 1959 Bob Rosburg −3 1958 Dow Finsterwald −4


You can leave your umbrella at home for today, but light rainfall is in the forecast for Mesa starting on Saturday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Sunday's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 90 percent, with rain possible starting Saturday. The coming days will also see hot temperatures, due to persist through Thursday. The weather will bring a high temperature of 106 degrees on Wednesday. Skies will be cloudy today and partly cloudy Monday through Wednesday. Winds will stay fairly calm over the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Saturday at just 9 mph. 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 Rays announced Wednesday that they've placed second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list due to a right shin contusion. Lowe, who was only recently named a All-Star replacement, fouled a ball off his shin Tuesday but remained in the game after talking things over with a trainer. Upon singling to left field with a shift-beating grounder, however, he was unable to run down the line and instead limped his way to first base. He exited the game thereafter. First baseman Nate Lowe is up from Triple-A Durham to take his roster spot. Tampa Bay also optioned righty Austin Pruitt to Durham and recalled fellow righty Jake Faria . Lowe's placement on the IL is retroactive to July 3, so he'll be eligible to return to the club next Saturday for a doubleheader against the Orioles. That said, there's no immediate timetable placed on his return, so it's possible he'll require a bit more than the minimum stay on the shelf. His injury initially looked remarkably similar to that of injured All-Star Tommy La Stella , who'll miss up to 10 weeks with a fracture, so the Rays surely feel fortunate to have dodged that type of blow. With Lowe on the injured list, the American League will once again have an opening on the All-Star roster. The league should announce a replacement in the near future.


If you're worried about running into angry wildlife while on a nice jog, chances are you're afraid of stumbling across a bear or mountain lion on a scenic forest trail, or even a feral dog in the city. On the island of Jersey, which sits between England and France, they fear something entirely different: Wild chickens. A recent report from News.co.uk reveals that feral chickens have been making life a bit more difficult for residents of the island, which is the largest of the Channel Islands. The chickens, which lack predators on the isolated landmass, are reproducing unchecked and now pose an issue for joggers, gardeners, and anyone who prefers to sleep past sunrise. It is suspected that the origins of the chicken problem stem from birds which were being kept as pets by locals. The birds may have escaped or were set free, and they began to breed. The birds don't have any natural predators to keep the population in check, and now roaming the island in huge numbers. The residents attempted to curb the spread of the birds by hiring a firm to cull them. According to the report, only a few dozen birds were actually killed over two separate culling efforts, having very little impact on the overall population. Local officials are now urging residents to ensure they aren't inadvertently feeding the birds by leaving food out in easy-to-access areas, but that's of little comfort to those with home gardens. Reports of the chickens ravaging personal crops have already piled up, but it's the birds blocking traffic and chasing joggers that has people most concerned. Landowners are allowed to take out chickens deemed a nuisance if they are within their property, but that doesn't seem to be doing much good for Jersey residents thus far. Going forward, authorities are planning to consider a number of possible solutions to the problem and hopefully come up with a plan before the island is swallowed up by the birds. Sign up for BGR's Newsletter . For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .


Developing healthy eating habits doesn't have to be as challenging or as emotionally exhausting as you think. Here's How Dietitians Say You Can Slowly and Effectively Transform Your Eating Habits Developing healthy eating habits doesn't have to be as challenging or as emotionally exhausting as you think. For starters, lose any preconceived notions that you need to "diet" in order to feel stronger, happier, and more energized. Nothing will zap your willpower faster than drafting up a list of foods you can't have anymore - just one of the many reasons some people have stricken the word from their vocabulary. It's possible to make healthier choices without feeding into that culture. Need proof? POPSUGAR asked dietitians to share their tips for creating lasting change. Click through the slideshow above and you might be surprised by just how incredibly simple they are. Don't Be Overly Restrictive This is a marathon, not a sprint - so make small changes that you know will actually stick. "Instead of focusing on restriction, think about what you can do better on, such as adding more nonstarchy vegetables to your meals, more diverse colors to your plate, two more glasses of water to your day, or a balanced snack to anticipate that afternoon sugar craving," Liz Wyosnick MS, a registered dietitian and owner of Equilibriyum in Seattle, told POPSUGAR. You should also be patient with yourself. "It's unrealistic to think you'll never have a piece of cake ever again (and honestly, what kind of life would that be?)," said Sasha Hanna, MS, a registered dietitian in Chicago. "Allow yourself a treat here and there." Plan Ahead Sasha recommends writing out what you'll have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every week, then making a shopping list before heading to the grocery store. Consider checking off a few tasks ahead of time, like chopping up all the vegetables you'll need on Sunday, and packing a lunch every evening before bed. "You don't have to be a full-on meal prepper , with all three meals for each day of the week packed and ready to go every single Sunday (though if you are, more power to you), but it does help to have a solid plan in place," Sasha told POPSUGAR. Start With Simple Swaps Making healthy substitutions doesn't mean sacrificing flavor, Liz said. For example, you could simply ask for brown rice with your chicken curry, instead of white rice. Try out whole-grain versions of bread, pasta, and crackers. Hold the brown or white sugar in your morning oatmeal, sweetening it with honey or fruit instead. Try an olive oil- or avocado oil-based salad dressing in place of cream or mayonnaise-based dressings. Cook More at Once It's relatively simple to make a larger batch of brown rice or whip up a sheet pan recipe , loaded with protein and veggies. Even roasting some vegetables together in the oven can help you have sides prepared for a few meals throughout the week, Sasha said. Just remember that cook times vary - you can roast root vegetables (think: potatoes, carrots, beets) in one batch, and softer vegetables (like zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and green beans) in another. Stock Up on Healthy Snacks Keep plenty of nutritious snacks on hand so you won't hit up a vending machine or drive-through the moment hunger strikes. If you work a desk job, Sasha suggests buying fruits, nuts, and whole-wheat crackers that keep at room temperature. You can also try keeping some hummus and sliced carrots or bell peppers in the fridge, if you have one available to you during the day.


Jimmy Graham isn't the only one expecting a bounce-back season from the veteran tight end in 2019. His own quarterback is banking on one, too. "I expect a big bounce-back year from Jimmy," Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday. "He's healthy, he's feeling good. This offense, I think, fits him and his body type." Graham, who signed a three-year deal worth $30 million in 2018, recently told Kelly Price of NBC 26 he's "gonna be ready" to bounce back and "prove a lot of people wrong" this season. The five-time Pro Bowler caught 55 passes for 636 yards but only found the end zone twice and failed to produce significant impact for the Packers offense during his first year in Green Bay. A dysfunctional passing game and Graham's broken thumb contributed to a disjointed connection between the veteran quarterback and tight end. Maybe things are starting to click in the first year in Matt LaFleur's offense. Rodgers found Graham for a big play in the middle of the field during the open practice Tuesday. "It's important for both of us, coming off of last season, it's important to get him going and feeling comfortable in the offense," Rodgers said. "I think this offense sets up really good for him, it gives him opportunities to win with his routes and, in situations like (the big play Tuesday), to win with his athletic ability and speed. He has a tremendous catch radius, which you saw on that play. The ball was pretty inside, he made a great catch on it." Rodgers said he and Graham are close friends and communicate often outside of Lambeau Field. Getting on the same page - which wasn't always the case last season - will be important for creating Graham's comeback season. "He's an extremely intelligent player," Rodgers said. "He gets it the first time he hears it. With less thinking comes more comfort on the field, and we both have to get to that point. When we do, I think we're going to be really effective." Rodgers also thinks LaFleur's offense could be what helps Graham make a bigger impact in 2019. "The league's about matchups. I think that's what I'm liking about this offense," Rodgers said. "We're constantly trying to find ways to get those guys in positive matchups. Every play has a scheme or a motion or an adjustment that can get those guys to be the No. 1 or 2 in the progression. If you're throwing the ball on time, that's where it's going to go. So more opportunities for Jimmy. Some of the stuff we're doing gives him opportunities to get the ball in rhythm instead of relying on off-schedule or third or fourth read on the play." MORE: Aaron Rodgers zings other NFL QBs over their superior beer-chugging skills These five upcoming NBA free agents helped themselves in the playoffs Saints hosting multiple free agent cornerbacks on Wednesday Aaron Rodgers teases Matt LaFleur, fires back at beer-chugging NFL QBs Did Nike accidentally reveal that Kevin Durant is staying with the Warriors?


Multiple outlets have highlighted reports of players discussing a possible U.S. Open boycott after the 2016 rules dust-up at Oakmont , including Rory McIlroy and the eventual winner, Dustin Johnson. That eye-opening revelation surfaced in Golf Digest 's survey of players and instructors commenting on all things United States Golf Association. While reading the lengthy and wide-ranging list of gripes, The Forecaddie kept thinking of Jason Gore, the USGA's new liaison between players and the governing body. His new job is to absorb the wide range of views, offer a knowing smile and when appropriate, push back and inform his peers. It's a thankless job, but if there is anyone better suited to improve relations, The Man Out Front has yet to meet him. Many of the opinions in the lengthy oral survey are legitimate in the face of recent U.S. Open problems, including last year's repeat at Shinnecock Hills of conditions getting away from the setup team. The Forecaddie also read a surprising number of extreme opinions - a majority back Phil Mickelson's display of unsportsmanlike behavior Saturday at Shinnecock Hills - and was perplexed that players opted to keep their names out of the survey given the USGA's inability to discipline them. The most peculiar of all? One "multiple PGA Tour winner" who revealed names committed to the boycott idea. As for the USGA's view of the story? "Player and stakeholder feedback is important to us," the organization's spokesperson said in a statement. "We are committed to listen, to engage in a productive dialogue, and to continue to address the themes of the feedback in an effort to improve how we serve the game and those who love it." MORE: Draymond Green to LeBron James' 14-Year-Old Son: "I'm at Your F--king Neck This Summer" 'Jeopardy' star James Holzhauer fell just short of breaking his own ridiculous record Saints sign former Ravens running back Javorius Allen, waive two others Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics Adam Schefter thinks Broncos made best move of NFL offseason


Researchers from the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) are finding that commonly prescribed dementia medications can lead to dangerous weight loss in patients . In light of this new evidence, they are cautioning physicians to be careful when prescribing medication to their patients. The study is published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society. "This is very relevant to patient care because unintentional weight loss in older adults is associated with many adverse outcomes, including increased rates of institutionalization and mortality, a decline in functional status, and poorer quality of life," said Dr. Meera Sheffrin, a geriatrics fellow in the UCSF School of Medicine, in a recent press release . "Our study provides evidence in a large, real-world population that cholinesterase inhibitors may contribute to clinically significant weight loss in a substantial proportion of older adults with dementia." According to the study, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are very common: one in six people over the age of 80 are diagnosed with the disease. For the most part, those diagnosed with forms of dementia are prescribed cholinesterase inhibitors   more commonly known as donepezil, galantamine, or rivastigmine   which researchers claim are marginally beneficial at best. Now, scientists are beginning to realize this common treatment can threaten damage to patients' gastrointestinal system. Often, weight loss presents a significant problem for patients suffering with dementia, increasing their risk of succumbing to the disease. As of now, the only research on the effects cholinesterase inhibitors has on weight have established a weak correlation between the treatment and subsequent weight loss, resulting in conflicting information. To dive further into the risks, Sheffrin and a team of researchers examined Veteran Affairs (VA) data collected from dementia patients age 65 and older during 2007 and 2010   patients were both diagnosed and being treated either with cholinesterase inhibitors or other new medications. Researchers specifically looked for a 10 pound weight loss in patients over a 12 month period, as clinicians determined this was big enough change to reevaluate treatment. From this VA data, researchers matched 1,188 patients on cholinesterase inhibitors with a control group of 2,189 patients on other types of dementia medication. After the 12 month period, 78 percent of patients were still being prescribed inhibitors, while 66 percent were still being prescribed other medications. Overall, researchers found that 29.3 percent of patients displayed significant weight loss while on inhibitors, as opposed to 22.8 percent who were not taking the drug. This evidence led researchers to conclude that cholinesterase inhibitors presented an increased risk of weight loss to dementia patients in comparison to other drugs. To put this more into perspective, researchers found one out of every 21 patients taking inhibitors were losing an upwards of 10 pounds. Researchers concede there is still work to be done. For example, they'd like to examine whether or not a certain subgroup of dementia patients taking inhibitors face a higher risk of this unintentional weight loss. Also, because VA data was collected from males, this is not indicative of what may occur in women. "Clinicians should take into account the risk of weight loss when weighing the risks and benefits of prescribing cholinesterase inhibitors in patients with dementia," the authors write. "In addition, clinicians should monitor for weight loss if these medications are prescribed and consider discontinuing cholinesterase inhibitors if significant weight loss occurs." Source: Sheffrin M, et al. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2015.


Valentino Rossi says he couldn't feel "a lot of difference" with the 2020 Yamaha MotoGP prototype rolled out for Monday's post-Czech Grand Prix test, in which he was sixth-fastest. For the first time in several years, Yamaha brought the first variant of the bike it will race the following season to the Brno test, with Rossi doing the bulk of the running on the machine. Fitted most notably with a new engine, Rossi ended the day four tenths shy of Petronas SRT's Fabio Quartararo , who was mounted on the current M1. Rossi admitted that the new engine was not a significant improvement, although he is sure there is more to come for the two-day Misano test at the end of August. "We don't feel a lot of difference, but we expected [that] because it's just a little bit different the engine and is not the [final] 2020 [version]," he said. "It's just the first prototype. "We work, we try something else, but we need more for sure." He added: "We try to have more grip, especially from the rear. So we try some different settings because the rest of the bike is the same. "We find something better, something worse, we fight a little bit with the wheelie. So we still have a lot of work to do. "But it's just the first touch, there is still a lot to do and I think in Misano after Silverstone will be an important test for everybody because we will have something else [to try]." Teammate Maverick Vinales said after finishing a lowly 10th on Sunday he would not try the new bike, as he wanted to focus on rectifying the issues which hindered him in the race. However, he completed a handful of laps on the '20 bike at the end of the session, going second-fastest and missing top spot by just 0.012s. While pleased Yamaha is already working towards next year, Vinales says the amount of rubber on track made it unclear whether the bike had gained grip compared to the current M1. "Well actually it's just a step, a small step," he added. "I don't know if it's in the correct way, because we tried it when there was a lot of grip on the track. "Normally our bike works pretty well [when it's grippy]. We have to try it when there is no grip. "I think Misano will be very good to test it, when it's hot conditions, very slippery, and there we will know more realistic things." Additional reporting by Gerald Dirnbeck Read Also: Vinales fears he was just "lucky" in previous two races Maverick Vinales, Yamaha Factory Racing Photo by: Motogp.com


Video by GeoBeats WASHINGTON   An REO, or "real estate owned," refers to a kind of property owned by a lender, like a bank, after a foreclosure. An Oreo is a kind of delicious sandwich cookie. In a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Tuesday morning, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson mixed the two terms up. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., was attempting to ask Secretary Carson about disparities in REO rates. According to Porter, Federal Housing Administration loans have far more properties that become real estate owned, than other loans from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. "I would also like to ask you to get back to me, if you don't mind, to explain the disparity in REO rates. Do you know what an REO is?" asked the congresswoman. "An Oreo…" replied Carson. "R, no not an Oreo. An R-E-O." shot back Porter. "Real estate?" asked Carson. "What's the O stand for?" said Porter. "E-organization?" asked Carson. I asked @SecretaryCarson about REOs - a basic term related to foreclosure - at a hearing today. He thought I was referring to a chocolate sandwich cookie. No, really. pic.twitter.com/cYekJAkRag   Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) May 21, 2019 The tense exchange came during a hearing about oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which has also been met with criticism over recent proposals to scale back housing subsidies for lower-income Americans. HUD's plans to potentially remove undocumented immigrants and their U.S.-born children from subsidized housing also drew criticism from Democrats on the committee. "It seems only logical that tax-paying American citizens should be taken care of first. It's not that we're cruel, mean-hearted. It's that we are logical. This is common sense. You take care of your own first," said Carson. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., responded. "Mr. Secretary, the 'D' in HUD does not stand for deportation." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: HUD Secretary Ben Carson mixes up a real estate term and Oreo sandwich cookies


Missed the the most recent top news in New York City? Read on for everything you need to know. Subway attack mystery: Young person viciously assaulted on NYC subway The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying the suspects, the victim and even when and where this brutal attack caught on camera happened. Read the full story on ABC7 . What's at stake in hearing for NYPD officer who caused Eric Garner's death Eric Garner's 2014 death at the hands of New York City police sparked national outrage and helped fuel the Black Lives Matter movement. Read the full story on PBS NewsHour . Rising sea levels could flood New York City within next century: study Sea levels could rise more than six feet over the next century, flooding major coastal cities such as the Big Apple   and displacing millions of people around the globe in a "catastrophic" disaster, a new study warns. Read the full story on New York Post . Abortion rights rallies being held across country, in New York City A number of rallies are being held across the country Tuesday to protest recent restrictive abortion laws in some states. Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC . Lawsuit claims some New York City Starbucks stores put customers' health at risk A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Starbucks after claims that some locations in New York City are putting customers' health at risk. Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC . 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.


On Tuesday, Cavaliers GM David Griffin gave an update to reporters on Kevin Love's injured shoulder and said he's likely done for the Playoffs. LeBron James also addressed the injury.


PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)   Taxpayers in a Long Island town may soon be paying millions to restore eroding bluffs that are slowly collapsing, endangering homes and parks. Houses are perched atop precarious cliffs of sand adjacent to a public golf course and nature preserve on the North Shore. "I honestly thought that only happened in California. I didn't think it was happening here in Roslyn," golf patron Anthony Collins told CBS2's Jennifer McLogan on Wednesday. The slope is becoming very unstable. Erosion has stripped the bluffs of Beacon Hill of their topsoil. Big ravines, 20 feet deep, with toppling trees sit adjacent to the Harbor Links Golf Course . Residents in Port Washington on Long Island are fearful they'll soon have to shell out big bucks to stop erosion in the bluffs overlooking a public golf course. (Photo: CBSN New York) "There's a study that shows there's erosion and there's a possibility of collapse, then it has to be dealt with," homeowner Gene Papa said. "Obviously, we want to preserve the beauty, but also the safety of the neighborhood," homeowner Jennie Pisnoy added. MORE : Long Beach Officials At Odds With Army Corps Of Engineers Over Completed Shoreline Protection Project Summit Road homes in Port Washington abut the cliffs, not far from a monument to the sand miners of old. For nearly 100 years sand mining was Nassau County's largest industry, leaving behind bluffs 140 feet high and 1,900 feet wide. The town acquired the bluffs from the county in a land transfer 12 years ago. Since then, severe weather events have caused more and more erosion, McLogan reported. A "No Trespassing" sign sank in 8 feet of sand at the bottom of the bluffs. "We want to make sure that the residents in the homes above the bluffs, that their land is stable, that no one either on the golf course or in the beautiful new bike and hiking trails that we have would be in any danger," North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. The town board will vote next week on a $6 million proposal to stabilize the nine acres of bluffs. Clearing, stabilizing and landscaping the bluffs now, before they worsen, will save taxpayer money in the long run, town officials said.


The Royals have released right-handed reliever Drew Storen , according to Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com . Storen had been with the organization since it signed him to a minor league deal in February. The Royals assigned Storen to the Double-A level in May, which was a sizable step forward in his rehab process from the Tommy John surgery he underwent as a Red in September 2017. However, the 31-year-old Storen then gave up nine earned runs on 15 hits and five walks (with 12 strikeouts) in 10 1/3 innings, which caused the Royals to get rid of him. Storen, best known for his stint as a Nationals reliever from 2010-15, will now seek another big league organization. Also a former Mariner and Blue Jay, Storen has pitched to a 3.45 ERA/3.44 FIP with 8.52 K/9, 2.7 BB/9 and a 46.1 percent groundball rate in 440 1/3 innings at baseball's highest level. Storen has also converted 99 of 123 save chances, though his days as a closer appear long gone.


Host Mac Robinson and Browns Wire Editor Jeff Risdon discuss Duke Johnson's trade demands, Minicamp standouts, and what could a Baker Mayfield extension look like? All this and more on the latest edition of The Hurry Up: The Browns Wire Podcast! The Hurry Up is on Patreon! Become a patron today ! For more Browns coverage, follow Browns Wire on Twitter (@TheBrownsWire) as well as Mac Robinson (@MacRobinsonCLE). You can follow the podcast on Twitter, just follow @HurryUpPodcast! Be sure to like Browns Wire on Facebook as well! https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/7283893-minicamp-checkup-with-jeff-risdon/embed/v4 https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/1ixPgLGOjeKVwWCqmqKFTT MORE: Video of Kevin Durant walking to practice predictably gets analyzed by NBA fans What does Kevin Durant want in free agency? Sleeping on Patriots WR Demaryius Thomas would be a huge mistake Steelers CB Justin Layne checks all the boxes for a shutdown cornerback BOS engaged in potential trade for Clint Capela, deal for Terry Rozier


Saint Paul will see a return of last week's warm temperatures over the next few days, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will dip slightly to 76 degrees on Thursday. The immediate forecast also includes rain. Today should see the most rain, with a projected accumulation of 0.12 inches. Skies will start to clear up on Thursday. Winds will stay fairly calm in the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Tuesday at just 12 mph. 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.


Video by For The Win Former Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus died Thursday night of an apparent heat stroke, the Pulaski County Coroner confirmed to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . He was only 32. Petrus, who played three NFL seasons, died at 10:45 p.m. after being taken to Baptists Health Medical Center-North Little Rock. The coroner's records say Petrus reported feeling ill after working all day outside and in his family's shop before he was hospitalized. There had been a heat advisory in effect for much of Arkansas on Thursday. A walk-on at the University of Arkansas, Petrus earned all-Southeastern Conference honors during his junior and senior seasons. The Giants took the 6'3", 300-pound guard in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft. Petrus went on to win a Super Bowl with New York in his second season and finished his stint with the team with 23 appearances and three starts. He concluded his three-year professional career with a season split between the Giants, Patriots and Titans. Petrus returned to central Arkansas after retiring from the NFL in 2013. He is the second player from the Giants' Super Bowl XLVI squad to have died recently. Backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen died July 3 after battling both kidney and heart issues as well as an infection. Lorenzen was 38. Related slideshow: Notable sports deaths of 2019 (Provided by imagn)


Google has partnered with the MTA to hopefully make your daily commute easier. As of May 31, select subway stations and Staten Island buses will allow riders to "pay per ride" with Google Pay. This is one of the many projects that Google is reportedly working on with the MTA. Not only are riders going to be able to use Google Pay to purchase tickets, but riders will also have access to new features integrated from Google Maps and Google Assistant. According to Google's blog , once the pilot program starts next week "…you'll be able to use Google Pay to board all Staten Island buses and subway stations along the 4-5-6 lines between Grand Central and Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center no need to stand in line for a MetroCard." This new system promises to be more secure since you can't lose your mobile ticket unless you lose your phone. Google's blog said that "Google Pay doesn't share your actual credit or debit card number when you pay." So users' private information is safe. The pilot program may expand soon. Engadget.com reported that Google Maps will also "… roll out a feature that will show you which routes accept Google Pay in the coming weeks." Google Assistant will also help commuters determine their train's estimated time of arrival. Google's blog said that to get this transit information all users need to do is ask their Google Assistant, "'Hey Google, when is the next four train arriving?' or 'Hey Google, when is the next train?' Your Assistant will share the train's ETA and provide walking directions to the station, making it easier to plan your commute." This assistant feature has officially launched and was accessible as of May 23. New York City is not the first and will not be the last to get these new features. Google has partnered with transit agencies in more than 30 cities worldwide.


Ireland's Adare Manor will be named site for the 2026 Ryder Cup as early as Thursday, according to multiple reports in the U.K. and Ireland. The County Limerick course in the southwest part of the republic, owned by multi-millionaire businessman J.P McManus since 2015, is home to an award-winning five-star hotel, as well as the Tom Fazio-designed "The Golf Course." "The course is very close to my heart as I was involved in the recent renovations," says three-time major champion Padraig Harrington, the Dubliner who will captain the European Ryder Cup side at Whistling Straits next year. "It is now, combining the course and the clubhouse, the best resort in Europe. The conditions are immaculate, second-to-none." Still, judging from recent history, it is not necessarily the quality of the course that may have played the biggest role in Adare Manor's bid proving most attractive to the European Tour, which runs the Ryder Cup along with the PGA of America. Ever since 1981, when the Ryder Cup was played at Walton Heath just outside London, the matches have basically gone to the highest bidder when contested in Europe. Which is why they have been played on less-heralded courses than those of the Open Championship rota, such as The Belfry, the K Club, Valderrama, Celtic Manor and the PGA Course at Gleneagles in the last 25 years. Not insignificantly, according to reports, as part of the deal that will see Ireland play host to the biennial contest for only the second time, the financial future of the European Tour's Irish Open has been guaranteed until 2026. Again, this is nothing new. The Wales Open (Celtic Manor), the Johnnie Walker Classic (Gleneagles), the French Open (Le Golf National) and the European Open at the K Club near Dublin, where the Ryder Cup was previously held when it was in Ireland in 2006, all benefitted similarly over the last couple of decades. All, however, have either disappeared from the European Tour schedule or suffered a significant downgrading after hosting the Ryder Cup, which reputedly funds the European Tour's operations for four years. So money talks loudest where the Ryder Cup is concerned. And the background to this announcement is no different. According to BBC Sport , it is believed that the cost to the Irish government will be tens of millions of Euros. But the hoped for benefit to the economy will be more than €160 million. "Irish sport and Irish golf is really excelling now," Irish sports minister Shane Ross told BBC Sport in the wake of Shane Lowry's thrilling victory at Royal Portrush last week. "We would love to see Shane teeing-up, along with other Irish players, in Adare. It would be absolutely superb." Indeed. And expensive. FUTURE RYDER CUP VENUES 2020: Whistling Straits, Haven, Wis. 2022: Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy 2024: Bethpage Black, Farmingdale, N.Y. 2026: Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland 2028: Hazeltine National, Chaska, Minn. 2030: TBD 2032: Olympic Club, San Francisco 2034: TBD 2036: Congressional Country Club (Blue Course), Bethesda, Md. WATCH: GOLF DIGEST VIDEOS See the video. The Idiot's Guide to the Ryder Cup


Carli Lloyd is a 2015 World Cup hero who is celebrating another World Title after the US Women's National Team's 2-0 victory in the Women's World Cup final against the Netherlands on Sunday. Lloyd, 36, is contemplating retirement and walking away from the game would allow the South Jersey native to watch more of her Philadelphia Eagles. During the USWNT parade in New York on Wednesday, Lloyd dropped a "FlyEaglesFLy" during her speech before walking off for what could have been the final time in the video courtesy of ABC 6. Congrats to Jersey girl and Philadelphia Eagles fan @CarliLloyd ! #FlyEaglesFly #USWNTParade https://t.co/phpc23kSKl pic.twitter.com/LYdeBj3VG0 - Action News on 6abc (@6abc) July 10, 2019 Fly Eagles Fly is the Eagles' Victory Song and slogan that was written in the mid-1950s and rearranged and retitled by Bobby Mansure & Brian Saunders in 1995. MORE: Poker player wins 723K chips in 'bloodbath' hand at WSOP Main Event Former Steeler DeAngelo Williams throws shade at WR Ryan Switzer Roundup: Ariana Grande; Ross Perot Dies at 89; Tom Steyer Announces 2020 Run; Mexican Finance Minister Quits Packers impressed by consistency from new S Adrian Amos Mesmerizing speed could force Jon'Vea Johnson onto Cowboys roster


The amount of access the media has to NBA players has come under fire recently with suggestions they shouldn't be allowed in the locker room following games. There are salient arguments why it's important to get rapid-reactions and judge the tone of a team, but on the other hand weird stuff is happening from a few isolated individuals -- like trying to get photos of LeBron naked. Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com wrote how twice in the last week LeBron has noticed media members with phones trying to grab photos of him wearing only a towel . Even though his head was lowered, using his peripheral vision, he some somehow managed to catch one of the media delegates taking a picture of him while he was semi-bare."That's not cool, man," James said. "I don't miss anything." No, this wasn't a random thing by a clearly strange person either. It happened again. THE NEXT NIGHT. James was addressing the media at his stall. On this occasion he spoke to the contingent immediately and had not gotten dressed yet. A towel was all he had on at that moment.In the back of the scrum surrounding him, two media members in plain view were rapidly snapping photos of James with their phones while he was answering questions. This time team personnel caught the suspects in the act and removed them from the locker room. Here's a wild concept: Maybe treat players like human beings! *gasp* This isn't so hard to understand. People don't like having their photo taken when they're not ready, let alone not being ready and only wearing a towel. Just stop.


Fox Sports' fifth crack at covering the U.S. Open was almost universally viewed as a success . Even those involved would be the first to say the network has come a long way since Chambers Bay in 2015. But while TV critics could probably find a few things to nitpick other than the always present "More golf shots, less commercials!" demand (To be fair, Fox went nearly an hour without a single ad during the final stretch), there's one thing fans couldn't say on Sunday. "They showed too much Tiger Woods!" A small, but vocal crowd chants this refrain during almost every PGA Tour event in particular, the ones when Woods isn't contending. While their claims that Woods is shown a disproportionate amount certainly have merit, they never seem to grasp that most people want to watch the 15-time major champ no matter his position on the leader board. But Fox, at least for one week, bucked that trend. RELATED: Brooks Koepka reveals odd quirk during post-round interview on Fox The website Classic TV Sports has been tracking all the final-round shots shown at golf's four major championships since the start of the 2014 season. The site's Jeff Haggar has meticulously kept these records while being consistent in using approximately five-hour windows. On Sunday, he monitored this from 5 p.m. ET until the final putt was holed by Justin Rose at 9:31, and a couple things jump out. First, Fox showed 317 shots during that time period, which comes out to 1.17 shots per minute. That's actually slightly below the 1.2 average of the 22 majors that have been tracked and down from last year's 1.28 number on Fox. In comparison, this year's Masters on CBS was at 1.38, but the PGA Championship, which was also on CBS, came in at only 1.14. More important to this post, however, is how many of those 317 shots were hit by Tiger Woods. And the answer is. . . drumroll, please. . . five. Yep, 5. Out of 317. OK, so this number needs a lot of context. For one, Tiger teed off two-and-a-half hours before the final pairing of Gary Woodland and Rose. He began the day 11 shots off the lead and then bogeyed four of his first six holes to become completely irrelevant before a late rally to shoot 69. So five shots was actually more than enough for someone who finished T-21, especially when you consider Jason Day shot the same Sunday score and finished in the same place and wasn't shown once. Or Chez Reavie, who played along Brooks Koepka in the penultimate group, started and finished T-3, and only had three more of his shots shown than Woods during that window. (According to Classic TV Sports, the trio of Woodland, Koepka and Rose combined for 204 or 64 percent of all the shots shown during the window.) RELATED: Jim Nantz accepts Joe Buck's on-air invite to join Fox's broadcast That being said, it was still a surprisingly low number. Given Woods' numerous absences and missed cuts in majors since 2014 when this data began being compiled, it's hard to find great comparisons. In fact, this was the first Fox-broadcasted U.S. Open in which Woods has played on the weekend. But the two most similar situations occurred in Tiger's two previous Masters appearances before winning this year  2015 and 2018 both, obviously, carried by CBS. In 2015, Woods played in the third-to-last group, but shot 73 to tumble to T-17. Yet, nearly half of those shots (35) were still aired. In his next Masters start and his first appearance since coming back from back fusion surgery in 2017, Tiger played in the 20th-to-last pairing, shot 69, finished T-32 and still had 18 of his shots shown. Only five golfers had that many of their shots shown during Fox's final window at Pebble Beach. Right or wrong, Fox clearly made a choice to limit the number of shots shown by Woods on Sunday, even airing his closing birdie on tape some five minutes late. Of course, the network would rather show him in contention next year. RELATED: The most critical shot CBS missed showing during the 2019 Masters WATCH: GOLF DIGEST VIDEOS See the video.


A 10-year veteran with the Los Angeles Police Department was charged with two counts of rape Wednesday after a DNA match linked him to a second sexual assault case, authorities announced. Police Officer II William Rodriguez, 33, was arrested on Tuesday and is being held at the Men's Central Jail on $1.2 million bail, according to county inmate records. He was most recently assigned to LAPD's Valley Traffic Division and has since been relieved of his police powers, the Police Department said. Rodriguez allegedly sexually assaulted a female acquaintance at his home on Nov. 1, 2018. Officials entered his DNA into the state's database and received a "cold hit" notification, which linked him to another rape case in August 2015, according to police. That assault involved a second female victim and happened "under similar circumstances," the L.A. County District Attorney's Office said. "When one of our own breaks the trust of the people we are sworn to protect and to serve, it tarnishes the badge we all wear proudly on our chests," LAPD Chief Michel Moore said in a statement. The arrest reflects the LAPD's "commitment to pursue every lead," the chief added. Rodriguez was charged with two counts of forcible rape with a special allegation of multiple victims. If convicted, he could face up to 30 years to life in state prison, the District Attorney's Office said. Authorities provided no further details about the case, which remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Sharlene Johnson, Serial No. 31825, at 213-486-6910. Tipsters can call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247) after business hours and during the weekend. Those who wish to remain anonymous can dial Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or visit lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web Tips." ___ (c)2019 KTLA-TV, Los Angeles Visit KTLA-TV, Los Angeles at www.ktla.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


A Denver police officer was in critical but stable condition after he was shot multiple times during a traffic stop on Tuesday on the city's northwest side that also left a suspect wounded and put area schools on lockdown, authorities said. Denver Police Chief Robert White told reporters that the officer exchanged gunfire with at least one of the suspects after pulling over a vehicle shortly before 11:30 a.m. local time. White said that one suspect, who had an apparent gun shot wound to the leg, was arrested and a search was underway for possibly two other suspects believed to have fled the area. The wounded officer, who was wearing a bullet-proof vest, was rushed to Denver Health Medical Center, where he underwent surgery, emergency department physician Christopher Colwell told reporters. Colwell said the officer, identified by police as Antonio Lopez, was undergoing surgery for his injuries and was expected to live. White said detectives are investigating whether the gun battle stemmed from an attempted bank robbery and carjacking that occurred earlier Tuesday morning less than a mile from the shooting scene. White added that the wounded officer was likely unaware of the earlier incidents when he made the traffic stop. Several schools in the area were on lockdown while officers comb the neighborhood looking for the other suspects, police said. (Reporting by Keith Coffman in Denver; Editing by Eric M. Johnson in Seattle and Bernard Orr in New York)


Derrick Tompkins was in the Souldiers Skate Shop in Orillia, Canada, when he noticed a girl and tried to impress her by dropping into a halfpipe. Unfortunately, he ended up failing and falling!


For the third time, the World Health Organization declined on Friday to declare the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency, though the outbreak spread this week into neighboring Uganda and ranks as the second deadliest in history. An expert panel advising the W.H.O. advised against it because the risk of the disease spreading beyond the region remained low and declaring an emergency could have backfired. Other countries might have reacted by stopping flights to the region, closing borders or restricting travel, steps that could have damaged Congo's economy. Sign up for the Morning Briefing Newsletter. Dr. Preben Aavitsland, a Norwegian public health expert who served as the acting chairman of the emergency committee advising the W.H.O., said there was "not much to be gained but potentially a lot to lose." At the same time, the committee of 10 infectious disease experts said in a statement that it was "deeply disappointed" that donor nations have not given as much money as the W.H.O. and affected nations need to battle the outbreak. But some global health experts have argued in recent months that the W.H.O. should declare an emergency to bring the world's attention to the Ebola crisis. Dr. Jeremy Farrar, director of the Wellcome Trust, a health foundation based in London, said on Friday that such a declaration would have strengthened efforts to control the outbreak. "It would have raised the levels of international political support and enhanced diplomatic, public health, security and logistic efforts," he said. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus, the W.H.O. director-general, accepted the committee's recommendation, saying that, even if the outbreak did not meet the criteria for an emergency declaration, "for the affected families this is very much an emergency." The W.H.O. has requested $98 million for its response and has received only $44 million. In an interview before the announcement, Dr. Tedros said it had recently received commitments from Britain, the United States and Germany. "We've never seen an outbreak like this," he said. "It happened in a chronic war zone and overlapped with an election that politicized the whole situation. Militia attacks kept interrupting the operations, and when that happens, the virus gets a free ride." With more than 2,100 infected and 1,400 dead , the outbreak centered in eastern Congo is surpassed only by the 2013-16 West Africa outbreak in which more than 28,000 were infected and 11,000 died. Supplies of the Ebola vaccine are running low, Dr. Tedros said, but Merck agreed Thursday to reopen its plant and make more. To stretch supplies until those arrive, doses are being split and a new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be rolled out soon, he said. The outbreak began in August and defied early expectations that it would be contained quickly. Its epicenter is a conflict zone rived with so much fighting that medical charities and governments trying to help have had to withdraw , sometimes with casualties of their own. In March, Doctors Without Borders evacuated its personnel from the epicenter after its clinics in Katwa and Butembo were burned down or overrun as their patients scattered. In April, a Cameroonian doctor working for the W.H.O. was targeted and killed . The State Department ordered all American personnel   including doctors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   to leave shortly after they arrived last August because of a firefight on the road from their work area to their living quarters. On Tuesday, the first case outside Congo was detected in Uganda   a 5-year-old boy from a town near the border. According to the Ugandan and Congolese health ministries, W.H.O. officials and Associated Press reports quoting border officers , the boy was a grandson of a pastor in Congo who fell ill in May. The pastor's daughter, married to a Ugandan man, went home to care for her father, bringing her two sons, ages 5 and 3. The pastor died on May 27, and on June 10, a dozen members of the family started to return to Uganda. The children looked sick, and when they were stopped at a border post, their temperatures were taken. They were put in isolation and told to wait while transportation to an Ebola treatment center was arranged. Instead, six members of the family slipped away and crossed on an unguarded footpath to the shallow Lubiriha River, which forms the border but is easily forded. Only after the pastor's burial, attended by more than 80 people, was it confirmed that he had died of Ebola. Congolese authorities are trying to find everyone who attended. Ebola spreads in bodily fluids, including blood and diarrhea, and dead bodies can teem with live virus. Congolese health authorities alerted their Ugandan counterparts, but the 5-year-old was already at a hospital in Uganda, about 15 miles from the border. Since then, both boys and the grandmother have died. Experts do not expect the Ugandan outbreak to spiral out of control. Uganda has a strong central government and a cash-starved but organized health care system. It has endured and beaten three previous Ebola outbreaks, in 2000, 2007 and 2012. On Thursday, Ugandan health officials announced that they had agreed with their Congolese counterparts to set up more health posts at "unofficial points of entry" like those used by the affected family. Also, with outside help, Uganda has been intensively preparing for Ebola to invade from Congo. "We'd been expecting it," Dr. Tedros said. "It was when, not if." About 4,700 health workers and others who might come into contact with the infected have been immunized. Unicef has held over 14,000 meetings at schools, churches, mosques, markets, taxi stands, bus stops and even funerals to discuss Ebola prevention and the need to seek care as soon as symptoms appear. In eastern Congo, by contrast, the outbreak careered out of control because the area is so lethally unpredictable. The area is so cut off from the capital, Kinshasa, that 20 people were already dead by the time the presence of the virus was confirmed in their blood samples. Distrust of the national government there is intense and dozens of local militias and self-proclaimed rebel armies range over it. Health workers have been stopped at informal roadblocks where bandits demand money. In recent months, experts have been alarmed by an acceleration in infections, though more than 130,000 people have been vaccinated. While it took about eight months to reach the first 1,000 cases, it has taken only a few more to surpass 2,000. Officials believe many deaths are taking place in villages where families refuse to bring sick relatives in for testing. Only a little over half of new cases in Congo are in people with known connections to previous cases, an indication that contact tracing, considered essential to beating an outbreak, has fallen apart. The fatality rate among known cases is about 66 percent, but the number of unknown cases makes the real number impossible to calculate.