Video by USA TODAY Sports United States Women's National Team head coach Jill Ellis will step down from her position in October, the team confirmed on Tuesday. Ellis is expected to coach five more games with the USWNT as they complete their World Cup victory tour . "The opportunity to coach this team and work with these amazing women has been the honor of a lifetime," Ellis said in a statement on Tuesday. "I want to thank and praise them for their commitment and passion to not only win championships but also raise the profile of this sport globally while being an inspiration to those who will follow them. I want to sincerely thank the world class coaches and staff with whom I've had the privilege to work - they are quintessential professionals and even better people." For everything she has done and everything she has meant to this program we say, THANK YOU ❤ Jill Ellis will step down as #USWNT head coach in October. #ThankYouJill : https://t.co/5I3dwtQXIo pic.twitter.com/QkCAkMItQj   U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 30, 2019 The 52-year-old coach led the United States to back-to-back Women's World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. Ellis is just the second coach in soccer history to win consecutive World Cups with the other being Italian coach Vittorio Pozzo. She has coached more games than any manager in USWNT history. Ellis reportedly declined her mutual option with the USWNT for the 2020 Olympics. She took over as the USWNT's head coach in 2014 and replaced Tom Sermanni. No replacement has been named for Ellis. The USWNT will head to Tokyo in July 2020 for the Summer Olympics. U.S. Soccer will also need to hire a general manager that will decide the next coach.


KOSICE, Slovakia (AP) Morten Poulsen scored a hat trick as Denmark routed newcomer Britain 9-0 at the hockey world championship on Tuesday. Nicklas Jensen also scored twice for the Danes to improve to 2-1 in Group A in Kosice. Britain, which returned to the top division for the first time in 25 years, has scored just one goal and conceded 20 in losses to Germany, Canada and Denmark. Goaltender Ben Bowns was pulled after allowing four goals from 14 shots early in the middle period and replaced with Jackson Whistle. Latvia also improved to 2-1 with a 3-0 victory over Italy in Group B in Bratislava. Roberts Bukarts, Rihards Arenis and Teodors Blugers scored for Latvia, which outshot Italy 64-15. Italy, another newcomer, is the only team at the tournament that has yet to score a goal. Germany plays France later Tuesday in Group A while last year's finalist Switzerland faces Austria in Group B. --- More AP sports: https://apnews.com/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


When photographer and Navy veteran Vanessa Hicks took a photo of a newborn baby cradled in an American flag, she had no idea the controversy that would ensue. Hicks, a Virginia resident, took a photo of Rodney Clevenger cradling his newborn son in an American flag while wearing his Navy uniform. "I do believe that this picture right here shows what it means to be an American ," she told WTKR. "That flag, the uniform, that baby exactly what every service member is out there fighting." What some saw as a beautiful moment between parent and child, others saw as a desecration of the flag . According to USA Today, a Facebook page called "You Call Yourself A Photographer?," which has since been deleted, criticized Hicks, saying, among other things, that the flag is not a prop. Critics cited the U.S. Flag Code , which states that the flag should not be worn as apparel or used a receptacle for holding or carrying anything. Hicks described the hurtful response on her own Facebook page this week: I am very well aware of our U.S Flag code. I also know exactly what desecration of a flag is. It's when you pull into ports and you see protestors with our flag and have spray painted horrible things on it. It's when you watch the news and you see other countries burning our flags, and you are a young Quartermaster scared because you know you are just a few nautical miles from that exact country. I almost let these cyber bullies get me yesterday. I could have easily deleted the picture off of my business page and ended it with that. I almost did. Then I thought, WHY? Despite the critical comments, Hicks received an outpouring of support from veterans and non-veterans alike. Wounded Army veteran J.R. Martinez took to Facebook in support of Hicks Friday. Post by J.R. Martinez . As for Hicks, she continues to defend the photo as a symbol of everything military members fight for. "This is what he was fighting for," she told ABC News, " his son wrapped in an American flag ." Hicks was not immediately available for further comment when contacted by The Huffington Post.


Long Beach's weather report has light rainfall in store for the next week, starting on Sunday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Sunday's forecast shows the highest likelihood of rain at 81%, with expected rainfall of 0.33 inches. The immediate forecast also has cool temperatures in store for today. Temperatures will turn warmer from Tuesday to Wednesday, with a high of 78 degrees on Wednesday. Skies will be mostly cloudy today and partly cloudy Friday through Saturday. Winds will continue to be light throughout the week, with the highest speeds today 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.


All evacuation notices have been lifted and roads reopened in the area of the 243 Command Fire in Grant County . The wildfire has been burning since late Monday night, and as of 8:20 a.m. Friday, had burned 20,500 acres. It was 65% contained. "Some crews will remain overnight and tomorrow (Friday). This is very good news," the Grant County Sheriff's Office wrote in a tweet . RELATED: Sheriff: 243 fire, smoke won't reach Gorge during weekend Dead concert As of Friday morning, the Southeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team reported many crews were being sent home and their goal was for a local crew to take over management of the fire by Saturday morning. Overnight, crews extinguished hot spots around local Russian olive groves. The fire did not grow in size Thursday night into Friday morning. At its peak, about 400 people were fighting the fire. By Thursday night, many crews were demobilizing. The fire ignited late Monday night near the Wanapum Dam, located about 140 miles east of Seattle . The fire had consumed outbuildings, but no residences were reported damaged. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.


You can take the boy out of Calabasas ... According to TMZ, Lamar Odom has moved back to the Kardashian home base of Calabasas, California. His new home is only a few blocks down from his estranged wife Khloe Kardashian within gated luxury community The Oaks. Kardashian's name is also reportedly on the the basketball star's lease, which makes sense considering Lamar's current condition. TMZ is also reporting that the two have been spending time together and Lamar was spotted at Kardashian's humble abode on Monday "looking good." In October 2015, Odom was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel and immediately hospitalized, lying in a coma for several days. Kardashian has been instrumental in his recovery, despite the couple's changing marital status. The two called off their divorce a week after the incident. The reality star author opened up about Lamar's long road back to himself during an appearance on "The Ellen Show" in November of last year. "We tell him that he had a brain injury, but we can't tell him how that brain injury was caused, because that will set him back," she explained. "He never asks why he's here. He doesn't ask. He's really confused a lot -- sometimes he knows who the president is and his birthday, and sometimes he thinks he's 26, and I say, 'I bet you wish you were 26, so do I!'" While Kardashian has maintained that she has no designs on rekindling her romance with the former Los Angeles Lakers forward, she will always have a deep love for Odom. "Well, I'm there helping him, and I love him and I've always loved him. And that will never change. I just feel like it's a really insensitive thing to fast-forward a divorce," she told DeGeneres. Say what you want about the Kardashians, but that family takes care of its own, and Lamar is back in the fold. #Bible.


Miami will see a return of last week's hot temperatures this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will rise even more from Tuesday to Wednesday, with a high of 90 degrees on Tuesday. The coming days will also see light rainfall. Tomorrow's forecast shows the greatest likelihood of rain at 90 percent, while the most rainfall is predicted on Sunday at 0.34 inches. Skies will be mostly cloudy on Tuesday. Winds are expected to reach a modest high of 14 mph on Monday, 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.


Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Celtic full back Kieran Tierney for a fee thought to be around £25m following a drawn-out transfer saga. The Gunners have been linked with the Scotland international for the last month or so but had a number of bids turned down due to Celtic's displeasure at how the £25m deal was structured. He's here... Welcome to The Arsenal, @kierantierney1  gbsct #TimeForTierney pic.twitter.com/oGJQ5BIIrY   Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 8, 2019 However, such technicalities have been brushed aside and Tierney has signed for the club. Speaking after completing the signing, Unai Emery told the club's website : "We're delighted Kieran is joining us. He's a very talented player who will continue to improve. He increases our options defensively and I look forward to him joining our group." Tierney won four Scottish Premierships with Celtic, as well as a host of domestic cup trophies, and was rated as one of the Bhoys' best players in their current squad. He is still recovering from the double hernia operation he had during the summer and won't be fit for another few weeks. but once he recovers Tierney will likely compete with Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac for a starting spot at the Emirates. Despite reports earlier in the summer claiming Arsenal had just £45m to back manager Unai Emery with, the Gunners have still completed some remarkable signings. Nicolas Pepe joined for a club record £72m, Dani Ceballos has switched La Liga for the Premier League on loan and William Saliba signed on before returning to Saint-Etienne on loan. Speaking after the deal was announced, Celtic manager Neil Lennon wished Tierney all the best in the Premier League: "This is an opportunity Kieran wanted to take and while we will be sad to see him leave the club, we wish Kieran all the very best for the future. "Although he is still a young guy, Kieran has given the club so much. He's a great lad and I've really enjoyed working with him. I'm sure he will continue to progress and develop and make a big impact in the English Premiership."


As the search for a missing 5-year-old Utah girl intensifies, police say there's "strong evidence" connecting her uncle to her disappearance. Elizabeth Jessica Shelley was reported missing on May 25, according to the Logan City Police Department. (MORE: 5-year-old Utah girl Elizabeth Jessica Shelley missing, uncle in custody) "We believe that Lizzy is hurt but we don't know what condition she's in right now," Logan City Police Chief Gary Jensen said at a news conference on Tuesday. "We would never dash the hope that we find her alive." Elizabeth's 21-year-old uncle, Alex Whipple, the sole suspect in her disappearance, was taken into custody on Saturday, according to police. While he has not been charged with her disappearance, the chief said the girl's DNA was found on Whipple or his belongings. "Our greatest concern right now is finding Lizzy for the family," the chief said. "We'll deal with the charges later." Police do not know of a motive and do not know what "ultimately took place," Jensen said. (MORE: Texas investigators say they're unlikely to find 4-year-old Maleah Davis alive) "The search for Lizzy has largely been around a half mile surrounding her home. There have been evidentiary items discovered within that search," Jensen said. "We've also searched the 10 mile area that we believe was Alex's direction of travel." When Whipple was taken into custody, he had a warrant for his arrest for not checking in with probation, said police. He was also allegedly in possession of drug paraphernalia, said police, and the "Cache County Sheriff's department has charged him with those criminal violations." It was not immediately clear if Whipple had a lawyer.


Craving New American food? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top New American spots around Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges. 1. Buckley's Restaurant & Bar Topping the list is Buckley's Restaurant & Bar . Located at 801 N. Cass St. in East Town, the bar and New American spot is the highest-rated New American restaurant in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 285 reviews on Yelp. 2. Odd Duck Next up is Odd Duck , situated at 2352 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 730 reviews on Yelp, the New American and vegetarian spot, offering tapas and more, has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Swingin' Door Exchange Juneau Town's Swingin' Door Exchange , located at 219 E. Michigan St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar and New American spot 4.5 stars out of 650 reviews. 4. Meraki Meraki , a bar and New American spot in Walker's Point, is another go-to, with four stars out of 92 Yelp reviews. Head over to 939 S. Second St. to see for yourself. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


President Donald Trump on Wednesday predicted that Iran will "soon" want to negotiate and denied any discord in the White House over moves that critics say could lead to war in the Middle East. "Different opinions are expressed and I make a decisive and final decision -- it is a very simple process," Trump tweeted. "I'm sure that Iran will want to talk soon."


Are you a windshield tourist? That's what they call the many visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park who simply traverse the park's famous 30-plus mile Newfound Gap Road through the park and don't get out of the car much, if at all. That's a real shame, given there is so much to do here -- more than 800 miles of hiking trails (including the chance to walk a bit on the famous 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail) horseback riding, fantastic fishing and the chance to see historic settlers' cabins, schoolhouses, churches, grist mills and more. I've been thinking a lot about what Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer, as I've been working on my latest Kid's Guide -- to the nation's most visited national park. Yes, that's Great Smoky Mountains with more than 9 million visitors -- almost three times the number Yellowstone gets! And let's not forget that as the National Park Service gets ready to celebrate its centennial next year. To commemorate the milestone, this school year, the Every Kid in a Park program will give every fourth-grader and family free access to national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges and more. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the few that doesn't charge admission. It's also got lots of territory to explore -- more than half a million acres divided almost evenly between North Carolina and Tennessee that's especially beautiful during fall foliage season. That's all the more reason to linger. Perhaps your kids aren't in school yet, or you are a home-schooler. Maybe you've got a fall break? Fall foliage is spectacular in the Smokies and you'll find plenty to do outside the park, as well as in neighboring Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, whether you want to gather the family for a weekend at a big mountain cabin, shop for local crafts and meet the artisans -- woodcarvers and quilters, metal workers and weavers -- eat traditional Southern cooking or visit Dollywood , where a new resort has just opened and Dolly Parton has made the focus as much on the heritage and culture of the Smokies as on theme park attractions. Starting Sept. 22 and lasting until Nov.1, there's a National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration at Dollywood with special concerts. Has camping been on your to-do list? Great Smoky Mountains National Park has 10 campgrounds. If tent camping doesn't appeal, Rent an RV or camper and experience a different kind of camping adventure kids love. "Family Fun in the Smokies" by Katy Koontz and published by the Great Smoky Mountains Association is a great resource to help you plan. Have your kids ever seen a salamander up close? Great Smoky Mountains National Park is called 'the Salamander Capital of the World "because there are at least 30 species here, more than anywhere else. When was the last time you braked for an elk? They were nearly killed off here by over hunting and loss of their habitat, but they began to be reintroduced in 2001 and now the elk herd is over 125. During the fall breeding season (known as "rut") male elk make their unique bugling calls to challenge other bulls and attract cows. You can hear the calls from a mile away A great way to explore this park and others with the kids is for them to become Junior Rangers. (Online, they can become WebRangers where they can share pictures and stories, play activities and more.) Pick up the official Junior Ranger booklet ($2.50) at any park visitor center. (There are different booklets and activities for different age groups. For example, the five and six year olds are encouraged to ask rangers questions like "What happens if I feed the animals I see in the park?" (They'll starve in the winter!) Eleven and 12 year olds, meanwhile, are encouraged to be good stewards of the park -- picking up a bag of litter, for example. Adults certainly will learn a lot too! In the park, there's also the opportunity for Citizen Science projects at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont within the national park where families can join in. Check out the (hashtag)SmokiesCOOL music video series made by kids visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park telling the stories of the Smokies set to popular tunes. Visit www.vimeo.com/channels/Tremont or search social media using (hashtag)SmokiesCOOL. Just be careful if you see a bear! (There are 1,500 in the park.) Their behavior can be unpredictable. Always remember that bears in the park are wild, not like in a zoo. Don't approach them. In fact, park officials say you should stay at least 150 feet from wildlife and under no circumstances should you feed them. How about a hike to a waterfall? Seeing a roaring waterfall is a high point of visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park and they are always kid pleasers. There are nearly 20 to choose from here. The hike to Laurel Falls is one that is categorized as easy. (The trailhead is 3.8 miles from Sugarlands Visitor Center toward Cades Cove on Little River Road.) The waterfall is 80 feet high, but this trail is level. Remind the kids not to climb the rocks near the waterfalls. They are very slippery, even if you are wearing great hiking boots. No one should try to climb to the top of the waterfalls or swim in the pools at the bottom. That's how people get hurt, the national park rangers say. On any hike, everyone should stay together and keep to the established trails. You should also have high-energy snacks, water bottles (it's not safe to drink from streams here), a small first-aid kit, rain gear, extra layers and extra socks (in case your feet get wet. Magnifying glasses help keep kids engaged on the trail as do binoculars to see the wildlife and birds. Ready to play "I Spy" on the trail? (For more TakingtheKids, visit www.takingthekids.com and follow @takingthekids on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.)


Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward was ejected from Tuesday's game, and it came at the hands of baseball's most notorious umpire. Woodward was tossed by crew chief Angel Hernandez in the sixth inning of his team's contest against the Boston Red Sox following a controversial out call at second base. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News noted that it was the rookie skipper Woodward's first career ejection. Here's the footage of Angel Hernandez ejecting Rangers manager Chris Woodward. Near the middle of the video is the clip of the wild safe/out call at second base. pic.twitter.com/ayumQ05ErQ   Andersen Pickard (@andersenreports) June 12, 2019 Angel Hernandez ejects Chris Woodward. Congrats to Angel. This is the first time Woodward has ever been ejected in professional baseball. This ump show is stupid   Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) June 12, 2019 After the game, Woodward explained that he was upset at Hernandez for failing to provide a warning that time was about to expire on a potential challenge, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Chris Woodward confirmed that he was ticked that Angel Hernandez said the clock ran out on challenging. Woodward said all other umps give a warning that the time is about to expire. Hernandez said that Woodward had his back to him.   Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilson_FWST) June 12, 2019 The Rangers did hold on to win by the final of 9-5, but that was hardly the dominant storyline afterwards. For Hernandez, he continues to show why he is seen as the consensus worst umpire in the league. Woodward isn't even the only AL West manager that has gone off on him in recent months.


ITV have announced a new deal with the FA that will see them broadcast coverage of the FA Cup from the 2021/22 season onwards, and will cover more than 20 matches per season until at least 2025. BBC currently shares broadcasting rights with BT Sport, but ITV will take over from the latter when the new deal kicks in, with each free-to-view broadcaster showing two matches per round from the second round onwards. The new deal was announced via a statement on ITV's website , promising comprehensive coverage from the first round through to the final, as well as the Community Shield each season. Speaking about the new deal, Niall Sloane, ITV's Director of Sport, said: "We are delighted to be able to broadcast the FA Cup once again. We are particularly pleased that we shared the FA's vision of a completely free-to-air competition and look forward to bringing new viewers all the along the road to Wembley Stadium." FA Football Development Officer Mark Bullingham added:"The Emirates FA Cup continues to capture the public's imagination, drawing millions of viewers at every stage. BREAKING: @ITV has announced a new broadcast deal to show the @EmiratesFACup from 2021 https://t.co/NLuwGkYjaL pic.twitter.com/oNRJChyFeh   ITV Football (@itvfootball) May 23, 2019 "This agreement with ITV is fantastic news and means that we will reach the broadest possible audience across the country. "ITV has been a great broadcast partner with the England Men's Internationals and will do a brilliant job with the coverage of the world's most historic cup competition."


NEW YORK   Sharing their stories doesn't come easily for these middle-aged men. At times, their eyes well up or their voices crack as they describe being sexually abused in the Boy Scouts and suffering from emotional damage long afterward. Looking back, they all remember vividly how excited they were to become Scouts. "I was real gung-ho about getting my badges   fishing and campfires and all of that," said Darrell Jackson, now a 57-year-old New Yorker. "It was good at the beginning." Jackson, whose unit leader was convicted of sodomy and imprisoned for about 18 months, is among hundreds of men across the U.S. who have recently contacted lawyers for help suing the Boy Scouts of America for sex abuse they say they suffered at the hands of scout leaders. Many of the men are from New York, which this year adjusted its restrictive statute-of-limitations law. The changes allow victims of long-ago abuse to sue for damages during a one-year window starting in August. New Jersey enacted a similar law this month. California is on track to follow suit. Some of the lawyers told The Associated Press they have evidence that the BSA was inaccurate when the organization said in recent press statements that it had never "knowingly allowed a perpetrator to work with youth." The Boy Scouts acknowledge that sex-abuse litigation poses a financial threat and have not ruled out seeking bankruptcy protection. Jackson joined a Cub Scout pack in Brooklyn in 1972 and the next year testified against his pack leader, Freddie Modica. His initial fascination with the Boy Scouts was simple: He liked the uniforms. "It was like G.I. Joe dolls," he recalled. He soon learned that some boys in the unit were making visits to the pack leader's home. "They made it seem like it was a big thing   and I felt out of the loop," Jackson said. "When I got a chance to go, I was like 'OK.'" The allure, Jackson recalled, was that the scoutmaster   while posing as a supportive father figure   let the boys engage in taboo pastimes such as smoking and drinking. Jackson now refers to what ensued as "the ugliness"   repeated sexual molestation by the scoutmaster until Jackson summoned the nerve to tell his grandmother, who was raising him. Initially skeptical, she eventually went to police. In the years after the trial, Jackson says, he was often mocked with anti-gay slurs. He responded at times with belligerence and mistrust. "It caused me to go into crime, drugs, everything, just to block stuff out," he said. "It basically messed up my life." Despite receiving psychological counseling over the years, his marriage broke down. His childhood dreams of becoming an oceanographer faded. He cobbled together a career in home remodeling and maintenance. Why sue the Boy Scouts? He says the organization should be held accountable, and he wants children to be safe. "I don't want nobody to go through what I went through," he said. ___ SCARS AND SHAME LASTED DECADES Raymond Luna says he still has psychological scars from being abused as a scout in New York City in the 1970s. "In my head, there's still anger," said Luna, 56, who now lives in Poughkeepsie, New York, and runs a fire-alarm installation company. He recalls that the scoutmaster befriended many of the single moms   including his own   who had sons in the troop. Luna was among several boys who began visiting the scoutmaster's house. He says that's where the molestation took place. He said he never reported the abuse to others. "The shame was so big   like it was a secret," he said. "During my teenage years up to when I was 33, I totally blocked it out." Even during a 26-year-marriage   which produced five children before ending in divorce   Luna says he never told his wife. He abused drugs and alcohol to keep the bad memories at bay and underwent years of therapy. The counseling "helped me realize that I was a victim and not a participant," he said. Luna says he's increasingly at peace. He has shared his full story with his current girlfriend. But he snapped to attention when he saw a TV ad seeking survivors of Boy Scout sex abuse to join in litigation. He and Jackson signed on with the same Seattle-based law firm. After searching the internet for references to his former scoutmaster, he learned nothing about the man's whereabouts but found him listed in a database of the Boy Scouts' "ineligible volunteer" files, which list thousands of adults barred from scouting because of confirmed or suspected acts of molestation. An expert hired by the Boy Scouts testified earlier this year that 7,819 suspected abusers were identified in the files, as well as 12,254 victims. Luna's former scoutmaster was placed in the files in 1964 after an arrest for abusing a 12-year-old boy, yet he rejoined New York City's scouting ranks in the early 1970s. He remained a scoutmaster until 1975, roughly a year after Luna quit the organization in shame and anger, the paperwork showed. "The BSA needs to know how much pain the abuse caused me and so many others," Luna said. ___ 'IT WASN'T THEIR FAULT' Jason Amala, one of Jackson's and Luna's lawyers, said scout officials failed to take reasonable steps to protect the boys from the foreseeable harm of being sexually abused by scout leaders. The claims will seek unspecified compensatory damages for pain and suffering and punitive damages based on an allegation that the BSA intentionally concealed their knowledge of the danger. "We get people who call us virtually every day who still think it's their fault. And until the Scouts are fully transparent and accountable, you're going to have that problem," Amala said. "It wasn't their fault   not their parents' fault, not their moms' fault. It was the Boy Scouts' fault." The BSA has repeatedly apologized and says it now has policies to curtail abuse, including making mandatory criminal background checks for all staff and volunteers and requiring two or more adult leaders to be present with youth at all times during scouting activities. "We believe victims, we support them," said the BSA's chief executive, Mike Surbaugh. "We encourage them to come forward." William Stevens, 50, came forward last year in Arkansas, filing a lawsuit alleging he was molested by his scoutmaster at least six times over a two-year period after joining the Scouts' Webelos program shortly before his 10th birthday in 1978. The BSA's files show that the scoutmaster accused by Stevens, Samuel Otts, was caught sexually abusing a boy while a scoutmaster in Georgia in 1977. Yet Otts subsequently registered as a scout leader in Arkansas and remained active until 1980. Rather than call police, the Scouts "allowed him to transfer and did nothing to warn the parents and scouts" in his new troop, said Peter Janci, one of Stevens' lawyers. Last year, an Arkansas judge ruled against Stevens, saying his lawsuit was precluded by the state's statute of limitations. Janci hopes that ruling will be reconsidered if his legal team can prove the Boy Scouts made false claims about their abuse-prevention efforts. The Boy Scouts say they report all suspected abusers in their database to law enforcement. But Janci and his partner, Stephen Crew, say they have identified multiple cases in the Boy Scouts' database in which adult volunteers implicated in child abuse were allowed to return to scouting assignments on a probationary basis. Asked about the lawyers' assertion, the BSA pointed to its current anti-abuse policies, but added, "We recognize, however, that there were moments in our organization's history when certain cases were not handled the way they would be addressed today." Stevens went on to forge a successful life. He's married, has a daughter and is human resources director for a Little Rock-based trucking company. Yet his experience in the Scouts in Hot Springs, Arkansas, has haunted him. "For the past 40 years, I've always felt like I was damaged goods," he said. "I've lived with the shame and embarrassment and guilt because of the abuse I suffered. I pushed people away and didn't let them get close to me." Only in 2016, Stevens says, did he come across an online database that included the Boy Scouts' file about Otts and learn of the abuse that was documented in Georgia. Stevens reached out to Janci's Oregon-based law firm and decided to go public with his story, speaking occasionally to small groups in abuse-recovery programs. "That was the most difficult thing I've done in my life," Stevens said, "but also the most rewarding."


If you thought flying was horrible, think again ... and then start flying with the right airlines. We're all familiar with perks like JetBlue's free snacks and Virgin's ultra-zen mood lighting . But there's a whole bunch of other airline perks that don't get nearly enough attention, and they can majorly turn your trip around. Check out our favorite perks -- from oodles of domestic carriers! -- for a happier flight. 1. Southwest Airlines: The Companion Pass This incredible perk allows one person -- a friend, a family member, ANYONE -- to come along for free on any flight you take (aside from minor taxes and fees of about $5.60). You can earn the Companion Pass by taking 100 qualifying flights or amassing 110,000 qualifying rewards points in a calendar year. It's valid for one year, during which you can designate a new "companion" up to three times. 2. Horizon Air and SkyWest: Free beer and wine These brilliant carriers -- both partners of Alaska Airlines -- serve one free wine and one free local beer per flight. One of their aircrafts, the Skywest E-175, doesn't feature the free drinks deal ... so book your tickets wisely. 3. Delta Shuttle: Expedited security, quicker boarding and free bagels Delta's short-haul service is geared toward business travelers, but the parks are for everyone. On the L.A.-San Francisco route or on a number of routes in the Northeast , you'll check in at an exclusive Delta Shuttle counter and speed through security in a special line. Once aboard, enjoy free fresh bagels if you're flying before 11 a.m. 4. JetBlue: Free Wi-Fi You'll have to pay for Wi-Fi service on most domestic airlines . But JetBlue's new Fly-Fi program lets passengers roam the Web for free , video streaming included. The service is not on every single plane , and it could incur a charge at some point in the future, but it's the sweetest deal out there for now. 5. Southwest Airlines: Not one, but TWO free checked bags Most domestic airlines charge around $25 for your first checked bag , and even more for the second. Southwest lets you check two bags for free . 6. Delta Air Lines: Tons of free movies Delta claims to have more free onboard entertainment than any U.S. airline , and we're must admit: It's pretty darn great. On some (but not all) flights, main cabin passengers get access to free movies through Delta Studio, with an impressive lineup that rivals movie theaters. Additional titles are available for purchase. 7. Virgin America: Outlets at every seat Running out of tablet battery -- or having to charge your iPhone via your laptop -- is a problem on lots of flights. Not so with Virgin, where every sleek, black seat comes with its own standard and USB plugs . 8. Southwest Airlines: No change fee If you need to change a flight, most domestic airlines will charge you the difference in fare, plus a change fee of up to $200. Southwest doesn't do this. No matter when you change your ticket, you'll only pay the difference in fare ... nothing more.


The Houston Texans have prize players in fantasy football with quarterback Deshaun Watson and receiver DeAndre Hopkins atop the list. However, the AFC South champions from last season also have a few bargain players. According to Yahoo Sports , two skill position players to look out for in fantasy football are receiver Will Fuller and Keke Coutee. Fantasy expert Brad Evans likes the explosiveness that Fuller brings when healthy. Presently going outside the position's top-30 (WR33, 73.1 ADP), Fuller is a marvelous WR3 available at a slashed rate. He would probably rupture a muscle curling a five-pound weight, but when on the field, there are few targets who can match his explosiveness. The speedster, WR27 in 2017 and WR20 in 2018 by fantasy points per game measures, features significant profit potential. Speaking of availability, that is also the knock on Coutee. While Liz Loza of Yahoo Sports likes what the former fourth-round pick from Texas Tech was able to do in his rookie campaign, his durability is the biggest knock. Admittedly, Coutee is far from an ironman, struggling through hamstring issues for most of last year. However, the rookie did flash about a month into the season, illustrating his speed and ability to get behind a defense. Reportedly fully healthy and being hyped by his QB , the Texas Tech product could be on his way to a breakout season… especially if Will Fuller (who is coming of an ACL tear ) can't stay on the field. Even if Fuller and Coutee are both healthy, the two play in an offense that is subject to taking what the defense gives them. Very seldom will there be a shootout, like Week 4 at the Indianapolis Colts, where Fuller and Coutee are significant fantasy contributors. With Hopkins' understudy, there is an element of fortune that goes into their contributions, and having the knack to know when they could be due a big game. MORE: Journalist shares incredible story about Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia Oshane Ximines named Giants' most dangerous new weapon Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics Damon Harrison tired of repeated contract talks NFL world responds to passing of Packers legend Bart Starr


DES MOINES, Iowa   It doesn't matter to Deb Newman if the old gallon of milk in her refrigerator goes bad. It's one of the most recent reminders she has of her son, who could down 10 gallons of the stuff a week. "I can't seem to even look at the gallon of milk in the fridge right now," she said with a sad chuckle Thursday. "It's been in there ever since he passed." Robert Joseph Quick, 33, known to family and friends as "Joe," died in eastern Iowa on May 31 while saving his small child from an aggressive dog . His 5-year-old daughter was bitten, but she survived and is recovering from the attack. "Mr. Quick had defended his daughter and undoubtedly saved her life by his actions," according to a news release from the Lee County Sheriff's Office. After surviving pneumonia as an infant and a car crash that broke his neck and robbed him of his left eye, the burly, playful man died in a Fort Madison hospital after the fight with a boxer hound. The dog injured another man during the same incident. Law enforcement shot and killed the dog to stop that attack, then found Quick, who asked them to take care of his injured daughter. "His daughters and all his kids meant the world to him," Newman said, her voice splintering with emotion. "He always told everybody, 'I would die for my kids,' and by God he did. He died for his kids." Trip to Fort Madison turns deadly Quick, a father of four, brought two of his children with him that day to retrieve an inoperable car from someone in Fort Madison. His mother said his daughters went inside the home and were attacked by a "very big" boxer. "Joey ran into the house, and I guess he was the only one strong enough to pull the dog off," Newman said, recalling what she was told by a witness who was dog-sitting the animal in the home. "Joey threw the dog out of the house." "I don't know whether he died from the dog bites," Newman said. "I know he had a heart attack. Then again, so would I if I saw what was happening." 'Survivor' loses his final battle Newman, a dog lover herself, said she's upset that an aggressive animal ended her son's life. Quick, she said, was "exceptionally" strong. "He (talked about his near-death encounter) all the time," Newman said. "He had so many obstacles. He was a fighter." He was in the pediatric intensive care unit at a Burlington hospital and had a "1 in 1,000" chance of leaving alive as an infant, his mother said. He was hospitalized for about two months. But he made it. Decades later, on Memorial Day 2018, Quick was in a head-on vehicle collision. He suffered a broken neck, had a rod put in his right leg and 11 metal plates in his face, and lost his left eye. But he made it. Newman said her son suffered a host of traumatic injuries in his struggle with the dog. "It's going to take a long time to come to terms with it. My son is no longer alive because of that dog," she said. "Yeah, I'm angry." Milk, a muscle car and other memories Quick had recently moved into his mother's home in Dallas City, Illinois. His estranged wife and their daughters live about 8 miles west, just across the Iowa border in West Point. Newman said Quick, who was trying to get disability income after his accident, helped around her house by working on cars for family and friends. Quick was skilled with his hands: He rebuilt a Monte Carlo his mother still drives today. "That car's going to be sitting at the funeral behind the hearse," she said. "We loved it. I still drive it to work, and I don't care how much gas it drinks. That car's gorgeous, and I'll never get rid of it. "We were both underneath the hood and it was great. It's something I'll never forget." Newman said her family is trying to adjust to its new normal. No matter how broken she feels, she has three other adult children and 11 grandkids depending on her. She focuses on the positives when she's down, like the memories she has of watching her "baby" cuddle with her grandchildren in her home. "(I'll miss) so many things. His smile, his love for everybody, his hugs," she said. "I keep expecting him to call me and say, 'What's up, Mamacita.' That's how he always answered the phone." But the anger lingers. Newman isn't sure what should happen to the people who were caring for the dog that attacked her son and grandchildren, but she does think they should be held accountable. The investigation continues and criminal charges have not been ruled out, but both families are being given time to grieve, Lee County Chief Deputy Will Conlee said Friday. Quick's daughter, the girl who was originally attacked, has been recovering well, Newman said. The 5-year-old told her grandmother she still likes big dogs. "She wasn't told (about her father's death) right away," Newman said. "She was finally told the other day that her daddy's sleeping in heaven. It's kind of hard to tell a young girl, and they don't want her to feel guilty, so he's sleeping in heaven." A GoFundMe has been started to help pay for the funeral and to care for Quick's four children, all of whom live in Iowa. Newman will enjoy her memories of her oldest son, even if she can't quite bring herself to open her fridge. That he saved his children is "the only comfort I've got right now," she said. "That's the kind of person he is. I know he's a hero." Follow Tyler Davis on Twitter: @TDavisDMR . This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: 'He's a hero': Family mourns for man who died saving his daughter from dog attack in Iowa


LOUISVILLE, Ky.   Thoroughbred racing is a sport that crushes more hearts than it melts, a hard-luck game in which the breaks rarely seem to even out. For every Bob Baffert, winner of five Kentucky Derbies and now unexpectedly favored to claim a record-tying sixth, there are 20 Richard Mandellas. Mandella is the saddest man in the commonwealth this week. The 68-year-old trainer saw the best Derby chance of his life disappear with the scratch of favored Omaha Beach Wednesday afternoon , after a breathing issue was discovered. On Thursday morning, Mandella was the epitome of stoic dejection   with a dash of gallows humor mixed in   while describing how a day he called "devastating" unfolded. A cough detected after the colt's morning gallop. A veterinarian's throat scope that discovered an entrapped epiglottis. A second opinion confirming the diagnosis. Surgery scheduled. Horse scratched. Dream crushed. "I went back to the hotel room, sat down, had to gather my thoughts a little bit," Mandella recalled. "Then I had to call Rick Porter and Wayne Hughes." Porter is the owner of Omaha Beach. Hughes is the owner of Spendthrift Farm who just purchased the colt's breeding rights. The worst part of a trainer's job is delivering crushing news to clients   and the worst of the worst is crushing Derby news. The empathy actually flowed both ways during those calls. Last week the 78-year-old Porter, a cancer survivor, acknowledged that "this might be my last shot" at a Derby. He also said Mandella "wants this bad, believe me." So the two men who have been in the sport forever sought to console one another. Mandella joked Thursday that his wife, Randi, "tied one leg to the bed so I couldn't jump out the hotel window." But when asked if this is the lowest of all lows in his training career, the pause lasted several seconds before he answered. "I'd say yes," Mandella responded. "And I guess it's because the Derby is what it is. And this horse, if you've been around the barn, you could see how special he is." Indeed, visitors to Churchill Downs Barn 28 were greeted by a beautiful animal with a remarkably kind demeanor. Like a proud father, Mandella loved walking Omaha Beach to the end of the shed row to show him off to visitors, petting his mane and patting his head. "It just seemed like everything was so in line," Mandella said. "In fact, I actually had a thought: Is this too perfect? Because nothing is that perfect. We found out what wasn't. … We came flying in like we had it written on us, and it didn't work." The biggest problem with horse racing is that perfect never seems to last long   especially for the horses themselves. From coughs to foot bruises and every leg bone in between, their fragility is extreme. As the sport struggles to adequately answer hard questions about horse safety, Omaha Beach becomes the latest star sidelined by a health issue. The good news is that Omaha Beach's entrapped epiglottis is easily treatable. He should be able to resume his racing career this summer   unless Spendthrift Farm opts to shut him down and send him directly to the breeding shed, with the potential to make millions as a stallion. Many horses in 2019 have been far less fortunate. Death on the racetrack They worked quickly, the two vets removing the broken bones as evidence for the insurance company, the crowd silently watching. Then the heavens opened, the rain pouring down, the lightning flashing, and they rushed for the cover of the stables, leaving alone on his side near the pile of bricks, the rain running off his hide, dead an hour and a quarter after his first start, Air Lift, son of Bold Venture, full brother of Assault.   W.C. Heinz, "Death of a Racehorse" That grim, spare prose was written 70 years ago, a newspaper column in the New York Sun that lives today for two reasons. One, the full story is used to teach journalism students the art and craft of deadline reporting and writing. Two, racehorses are still dying on tracks across America. From 1949 (earlier, really) to 2019, that has been an accepted part of the sport. Too accepted   or at least it has been, for too long. Horses break legs, horses die, racing moves on. If the fatal injury is prominent enough, there will be public hand-wringing for a while, and calls for change   some of that well intentioned, some of it PR posturing   but the end result remains roughly the same. The business of breeding and medicating and training for speed, speed, speed continues as usual. At least until now. We may be on the verge of seismic change that, finally, forces racing into business as unusual. This is Derby Week, the one week of the year when horse racing opens itself up to a wider audience, a national audience, and usually it is a celebration of the sport. But this week, this year, celebration comes within a tragic context. Dead horses are the news. And dead horses are not something that should just be accepted as part of the bargain. Racing deaths were specifically and acutely the case this winter at Santa Anita Park in Southern California, one of the anchors of the sport in America. From Christmas Eve through March 30, 23 horses died due to on-track breakdowns at Santa Anita   a number so staggering that it dragged the niche sport into the mainstream news cycle for all the wrong reasons. The track was shut down for eight days in early March, a damaging blow to both Santa Anita's business and reputation. Animal rights activists arrived to protest the reopening. A couple more horses died later in the month, and part of the sport seemed to be dying with them. Many trainers believe the culprit was a racing surface that was lost when California was pummeled by an unusually wet winter. The weather improved this spring, and former track superintendent, Dennis Moore, was brought back to revamp the dirt track. He has produced a deeper and slower racing strip, and eventually the carnage has subsided. As is so often the case in racing, the sport's lack of strong, centralized leadership was exposed in a time of crisis. The response to rampant animal deaths was slow, fragmented and wholly inadequate. Santa Anita itself did not initially embrace accountability before implementing an array of reforms that all have been debated for years. Among the measures: a ban on the use of Lasix, an anti-bleeding medication in common use; and a ban on the use of whips by jockeys. (After pushback from owners, horsemen and jockeys, the reforms were softened.) "Santa Anita blamed everything but what they were standing on   the ground," said legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas. "They blamed everything but the track   Lasix, the whip, medication, motherhood, apple pie." But as stories came out about the alarming number of fatal breakdowns at other tracks   including Churchill Downs, one of the most dangerous tracks in America according to the Louisville Courier-Journal   the sport has coalesced behind the notion of reform. Fact is, the vast majority of people associated with horse racing care deeply about the health and safety of their animals. But it's also a fact that they are a problematic species   large and fast animals running on thin and delicate legs, and those legs are hard to treat successfully if they break. While the physics of the sport are risky, there is a push to remove additional risk from the equation. Inbreeding has not been adequately addressed, but drug use to keep infirm animals racing is a prime target at the moment. Most of the nation's major tracks have agreed to phasing out race-day Lasix use by 2021   a move that would put U.S. racing more in line with the international approach. There even is a push for government involvement in the form of the Horseracing Integrity Act, aimed at enlisting the U.S. Anti-Doping Association (USADA) to help regulate a uniform set of standards for medication and testing across the country. Arthur Hancock, owner of Stone Farm and a member of arguably the most prominent thoroughbred breeding and racing family in America, has been strident on this subject for years. There seem to be more people listening to him now. "We've got to clean up this situation," Hancock said Tuesday after the Kentucky Derby post-position draw. "We're the only sport in the world that legally allows our athletes to be drugged. It's dragging us down with the public." Triple Crown tragedy The Kentucky Derby has been lucky. Very lucky.This will be the 145th running of the race, and there have been very few fatal injuries associated with it. The rest of the Triple Crown has not been so fortunate. The Preakness has seen its share of tragedy   most notably 1993 fatal breakdown by Union City, and then when 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro broke down shortly after the start and in full view of the grandstand. After a long effort to save Barbaro, he was euthanized. The Belmont, too, has had some awful moments. Preakness winner Prairie Bayou shattered a front leg during the 1993 running of the race and could not be pulled up for nearly one-third of a mile after the injury   he was euthanized about 30 minutes later. Charismatic, winner of both the Derby and Preakness in 1999, broke a leg in the stretch of the Belmont. He was at least pulled up quickly after the wire by jockey Chris Antley, and the injury was not fatal. The worst moment the Derby ever had was in 2008, when filly Eight Belles broke both forelegs after finishing second. The only mitigating factor to that tragedy was that it occurred after Eight Belles had rounded the turn and gotten to the backstretch   out of view of the vast majority of the 157,700 fans in attendance. If the Eight Belles breakdown had occurred during the social media age, horse racing might not have withstood the outrage prompted by an onslaught of photos and videos pouring into the nation's consciousness. It was bad enough as it was. Before and since, the race has been mostly disaster-free. Which, again, is quite lucky. The premise of the largest field of any race in America   a maximum of 20, and expected to be 19 or 20 this year   charging as a pack into the first turn and battling in close quarters for position is slightly terrifying. If the worst thing that happens this week is an entrapped epiglottis for the favorite, then the Kentucky Derby has again survived its long-running tempting of fate. The sport is under siege, and for good reason. 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Curious just how far your dollar goes in Philadelphia? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating affordable apartments in Philadelphia if you've got up to $1,400/month earmarked for your rent. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 9355 State Road (Torresdale) Listed at $1,302/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 9355 State Road. The unit comes with a dishwasher, a balcony, carpeted floors and both air conditioning and central heating. The building offers secured entry and a swimming pool. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. Per Walk Score ratings, this location isn't very walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 3900 City Ave. (Wynnefield Heights) Next, there's this studio apartment located at 3900 City Ave. It's listed for $1,305/month for its 415 square feet. Expect to find in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the furnished unit. The rental is cat-friendly and dog-friendly. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is somewhat walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 135 S. 17th St. (Rittenhouse) Here's a 294-square-foot studio apartment at 135 S. 17th St. that's going for $1,310/month. The listing promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the apartment. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry and on-site laundry. Pets are not allowed. Expect a $500 security deposit and a $95 application fee. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders. (Check out the complete listing here .) 633 W. Rittenhouse St. (Germantown West Central) Located at 633 W. Rittenhouse St., here's a 400-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,315/month. You can expect a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the furnished residence. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 2321 Fitzwater St. (Graduate Hospital) Listed at $1,315/month, this 434-square-foot studio apartment is located at 2321 Fitzwater St. When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry. The unit offers a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and in-unit laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit. (See the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Philadelphia . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


N'Keal Harry had four drops and two impressive catches in an erratic performance on Wednesday during New England Patriots training camp. There was a two-play sequence that seemed to encapsulate his mixed performance. During a competitive 11-on-11 rep, Harry dropped a pass from Tom Brady on a crossing route. A coach then yelled at Harry. On the following play, Brady found Harry for a chunk play - maybe 35 yards - after the quarterback scrambled to his left to extend the play. Harry leaped into the air, high-pointed the ball and fell onto his back. It was an impressive catch. He looked shaken up on the play, perhaps getting the wind knocked out of him, but returned to practice. When he got back, he broke open on a well-timed out-route, only to drop another target from Brady. The 42-year-old quarterback spoke about how challenging this Patriots defense is to face. "We've got a very good defense this year," Brady said Wednesday after practice. "Those guys are challenging us on every day. It's hard to complete passes on our secondary. That's just the reality. So, it's actually great work for our offense to see how we measure up against a very good defense. Days like today are frustrating for us and we've got to learn from the corrections and try to come out and have a better day tomorrow." To Harry's credit, he was creating separation, which isn't easy against Stephon Gilmore, J.C. Jackson and Jason McCourty - a stellar group of cornerbacks. It's just a matter of showing more consistency. With the first week of training camp complete, it feels like players must meet a higher standard. Harry may be learning the offense, but the Patriots want him to apply proper technique and focus like an experienced veteran. While he has flashed impressive displays of potential and athleticism - not unlike a 1-on-1 rep against J.C. Jackson on Wednesday when Harry plucked a poorly thrown ball away from the cornerback - Harry needs to show greater consistency if he wants to earn a top spot on the depth chart, which is entirely possible considering Julian Edelman (thumb), Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) and Josh Gordon (suspension) have yet to participate in practice in 2019. Harry drew positive reviews from Bill Belichick on Monday . He drew the ire of coaches on Wednesday. That's what life is like for a rookie in the NFL. It's just that Harry, a 2019 first-round pick, may be working with higher expectations and an accelerated timeline when comparing him to other rookies. MORE: Packers training camp practice roundup: July 31 Baker Mayfield's sassy response to Jets' trash talk won over the Browns offensive line Giants' young linebackers ready to redefine the defense Lions training camp: Day 6 participation report, Romeo Okwara returns in full Ravens rookie WR Marquise Brown is even faster than you'd think


Three people were shot Sunday afternoon at The Wet Spot in Palm Bay, and police are investigating. The gunfire broke out about 3 p.m. at the tavern located on U.S. 1, just south of Robert J. Conlan Boulevard. Two of the victims were transported to the trauma unit at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Palm Bay Police Lt. Mike Bandish said. "We're talking to the witnesses. We've got officers talking to the victims. And we're figuring out what we've got, and what the motive was. And then we'll go from there," Bandish said, standing in the parking lot. Palm Bay police, Melbourne police and Brevard County Sheriff's Office deputies converged on the scene. Bandish said the shootings occurred at the tavern's back outdoor patio area. Check back for updates. More: Man fatally shot in Sharpes; sheriff's deputies investigating More: Sharpes woman charged with shooting boyfriend with shotgun over his loud snoring This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Three people shot at The Wet Spot in Palm Bay; police investigating


Valtteri Bottas says that the first-lap move by Charles Leclerc that damaged the front wing of his Mercedes Formula 1 car in Hungary was "completely unnecessary." 's Ferrari clipped him as the Monegasque went past on the run up to Turn 4. The Mercedes driver kept going for a few laps but he was forced to pit at the end of lap 5 for a new front wing, which dropped him to the rear of the field. "I was on the outside of [Max] Verstappen, so I tried to brake late, tried to go for the outside," said the Finn, who would recover to finish eighth. "He braked late as well, so I had a bit of a lock-up, so that caused a bit of a flat spot, so going into Turn 2 I had some understeer because of that. "But it was all OK. Lewis [Hamilton] was also on the outside, but there was still room for two of us, maybe left a bit too much because he could carry good speed into Turn 3. "We were side-by-side, for sure he didn't leave any room for me, so that compromised my exit out of Turn 3, I had to lift. Then on the way to Turn 4 Charles came on the right hand side and suddenly swept across, and took my front wing. "So that was it really, it compromised the race, and losing big chunks of time in the beginning, then stopped early, going through traffic all through the race, that was really the story." More from the Hungarian GP: Masi: Onboard shots a "distorted" view of Leclerc/Bottas clash Mercedes had ruled out two-stop strategy before race Bottas admitted that initially he thought he might have been at fault, but he changed his mind upon reviewing replays after the race. "At the time when it happened I thought I was just focussed on something else, and maybe didn't see him, but it happened pretty quick. But then when I saw the onboard, and when I saw Vettel's onboard, it was clear that I was just going straight ahead, he was on the right, and he would have been anyways ahead of me before Turn 4 going straight. "But then suddenly he swept across and for me it was too late to react. I love hard racing, that's for sure, but that was completely unnecessary, and for sure compromised my race. He was lucky enough not to get a puncture. That's not how it should be." Leclerc, who would end up taking fourth place in the event, insisted that he wasn't really aware of the contact. "I don't really know to be honest," said the Monegasque driver. "I felt a small touch but I don't really know what happened. I have no idea, I haven't seen it."


According to rental site Zumper , median rents for a one bedroom in Overtown are hovering around $1,525, compared to a $1,922 one-bedroom median for Miami as a whole. But how does the low-end pricing on an Overtown rental look these days   and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings , is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 419 N.W. Eighth St. Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 419 N.W. Eighth St., which, at 500 square feet, is going for $950/month. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See the full listing here .) 560 N.W. Seventh St. And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 560 N.W. Seventh St., which is going for $1,050/month. The building offers on-site laundry, secured entry and assigned parking. In the unit, you're promised air conditioning and tile floors. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are permitted here. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee, but there is a $75 application fee, $500 deposit. (Check out the listing here .) 219 N.W. 10th St. Over at 219 N.W. 10th St., there's this 408-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom , going for $1,100/month. In the unit, you can anticipate tile floors and ample closet space. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking, on-site management and secured entry. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (View the listing here .) 1350 N.W. Eighth Court, #A4 At 1350 N.W. Eighth Court, #A4, you'll find this 797-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo going for $1,450/month. In the unit, expect to find in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a balcony. Building amenities include a swimming pool, secured entry and assigned parking. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are welcome here. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Tennessee Titans have received plenty of mixed reviews in regards to their newer uniforms. Some fans are fond of the changes, while others would just like to see the team revert to the old jerseys and britches they used to take the field with. And then there are those who want to see the old Houston Oilers uniforms brought back to life as a throwback option - something even the team has addressed and made clear is unlikely. When the Touchdown Wire recently posted its rankings of each NFL team's helmet, the network place the Titans near the bottom of the list. Only the Washington Redskins were placed lower. Here's what Barry Werner had to say about the team's look. "The Titans suffer from their franchise's past," he wrote. "Not many helmets were better than the Houston Oilers' look. This one is fine but in no way does it stack up to the Oilers' helmet." The Arizona Cardinals ranked just ahead of the Titans within the gallery, while the helmet that took top prize in Werner's opinion was that of the Oakland Raiders. Fans and analysts alike can dream of the Titans finding a way of reviving the aesthetic of the powder-blue and white of the old days, but that look remains no more than a wishful thought at this point. MORE: UFC 239: Fighters were in awe of Jorge Masvidal's insane, record-breaking KO WATCH: Jorge Masvidal Knocks Out Ben Askren in Five Seconds 3 reasons why the the NFL will never have an NBA-like offseason NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Flexibility ties together Packers' new-look pass-rushing group


Lionel Messi turns 32 this summer, and after more than a dozen years of first team soccer, playing more than 50 games a season, the old man's still got it. The Argentine star, playing his first season in almost a decade without direct competition from Cristiano Ronaldo, scored twice as Barcelona tied Eibar, 2-2. The two goals gave him 34 for the season, by far the most by any player in the league, and his 50th in all competitions. [ MORE: Watch full PL match replays ] Messi also led La Liga this season with 13 assists, 136 shots, 85 shots on target and 70 through balls. In terms of successful dribbles, Messi's 132 fell seven short of Celta Vigo's Sofiane Boufal . 🔝⚽📊 Most goals   Messi (36) Most assists   Messi, Sarabia (13) Most clean sheets   Oblak (20) Fewest goals conceded   Oblak (27) Most saves   Bono (125) Most passes   Mandi (2578) Most recoveries   Banega (290) #LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/SVKoAqV26r   LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) May 19, 2019 Messi's 34 goals gave him his sixth Pichichi, the trophy given to the league's leading scorer. Messi is now tied with legendary Telmo Zarra for the all-time record of most Pichichi's, and Messi is now three ahead of Ronaldo. As if Messi wasn't already a legendary player, the man seems to be showing no signs of slowing down. It may have helped that he skipped matches with Argentina after the 2018 World Cup this past fall, keeping him fresh for Barcelona. Even so, the man looks as good, if not better, with age. Messi already holds the record for most goals in league history, and at this rate, he'll set it to a level that will be almost impossible to reach. While he's going to be remembered for his incredible control on the ball, it doesn't hurt that he's been incredibly productive during his career, including in 2018-2019. Barcelona won the league title with ease and the club made the UEFA Champions League semifinal. If for some better defending, Messi could be contesting for another Champions League title.


PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland   Graeme McDowell winced as the rain and wind lashed the interview area at Royal Portrush. He was explaining how important Shane Lowry's short game would be over the final few holes at The Open when the worst of the week's weather swept across the course. "Sounds like he's going to need it," McDowell smiled. The forecast that called for wind gusts to 35 mph and "outbreaks of heavy rain" arrived on schedule to turn the final round into a wind-whipped test of wills. It was a test most didn't pass. "It was a tough day out there today, wasn't it?" said Lee Westwood, who finished tied for fourth place following a closing 73. "Everything was hard. Driving was hard. It was hard to get in the fairways. Iron shots, hard to control the distances. Putting was really tricky." Those chasing Lowry, who finished with a 1-over 72 to win by six strokes, had been hoping for difficult conditions if they had any chance to put pressure on the leader but none of the challengers were able to capitalize. Full-field scores from the 148th Open Championship Full coverage of the 148th Open Championship Tommy Fleetwood, who began the final day four strokes behind Lowry and alone in second place, struggled with bogeys at Nos. 3, 8, 10 and 14 on his way to a final-round 74. "Just shocking, shocking weather. It was really, really difficult," Fleetwood said. "It was just brutal. That is part of The Open generally, that's what it's supposed to be like. It was rough at times." Sunday's scoring average was the best indication of how difficult the conditions were. The final-round average was 73.23, compared to 71.06 for Round 3 which was largely played in benign conditions. "I will say this is proper Open Championship weather to become a champion," said Jon Rahm, who finished with a 75 and tied for 11 th place. "You can say you truly became a champion on a perfect Open Championship day. Rain, wind, difficult."


The 2002 and 2009 U.S. Opens are remembered for the rain as much as their winners, with both majors at Bethpage Black besieged by storms. Though the Northeast has experienced one of the wettest periods on record in 2019, it appears this week's PGA Championship may escape a similar fate. According to the latest forecasts for Farmingdale, the PGA proceedings which looked to be wet as late as last weekend should be relatively dry, or dry enough to play: However, it did rain most of the past week in the Long Island area, and Monday brought its share of showers as well. Bethpage is saturated to the point that the course should remain soggy throughout the tournament. "Yeah, ball isn't bouncing, obviously," said Lucas Glover, winner of the 2009 U.S. Open, on Monday. "I know you guys have been just pounded the last couple weeks and this weekend." Glover said the course is playing "long and hard," just as it was for the Opens. Also adding to the difficulty will be consistent wind, with possible two-club gusts blowing through the area over the weekend. That temperatures will hover in the upper 50s and lower 60s won't help matters. Still, given Bethpage saw a Monday finish during its last hosting duty, it's a forecast PGA of America officials, and New Yorkers, will gladly take. Introducing Golf Digest All Access, a new way to improve WATCH: GOLF DIGEST VIDEOS See the video.


Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested there will be major change to his Manchester United squad this summer, hinting that some players had played their last game for the club in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Huddersfield. Failure to win at the John Smith's Stadium meant that the Red Devils will not be unable to finish in the Champions League places this season, after Chelsea beat Watford on Sunday, as Isaac Mbenza surprisingly cancelled out Scott McTominay's opener for Solskjaer's side. #HUDMUN ends all square. #MUFC   Manchester United (@ManUtd) 5 May 2019 United will subsequently compete in the Europa League next term, scant consolation for what has been a very poor season for the club. Solskjaer told Sky Sports after Sunday's draw with Huddersfield : "Over 90 minutes, we weren't good enough. We couldn't put our chances away when we could have finished the game off early on. "We are where we are for a reason. Over a long season, we haven't been good enough to challenge for the Champions League places and today, we've ended up with the last hope being took away so it's not something that comes like a surprise. "Today, we hoped to win the game and show a better performance." After being handed his first Premier League start in two months, Alexis Sanchez was substituted early in the second half at the John Smith's Stadium. While Solskjaer refused to comment specifically on the forward's future, he suggest that some players could have played their last game for United. "I can't talk about individuals now but there's a chance you've seen the last of players anyway," the United boss added. "There's always a chance it's a last time but I wouldn't say that about any individual now, I don't think that's fair. "We've been chasing the pack now, we've been close and we're not that far away. But we shouldn't be talking about being far away from the top four at Man United. It's a fresh start next season, we need to really have a go because we want to get back into the top four. "We're many levels away at the moment [from Liverpool and Manchester City ], but that's the size of the challenge and it's great challenge for us. I'm sure we're going to make it. "Every performance makes an impact on who you want to keep and who you want to let go. That's easy enough to answer. "Let's see how bad his [Sanchez's] injury is for now. Every player is always playing for their place in the team."


The revolving door at the governor's office in Puerto Rico may finally stop with Wanda Vázquez, the newly sworn-in chief executive of the bankrupt US territory, who said on Thursday she has no plans to resign. On Wednesday, Vázquez became Puerto Rico's third governor in less than a week, after Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, who took office in 2017, stepped down on Friday, and his hand-picked successor, Pedro Pierluisi, was removed by the island's Supreme Court. The nine-member court on Wednesday unanimously ruled that Pierluisi's assumption of the office was unconstitutional because the Puerto Rico Senate had not confirmed his July 31 appointment by Rosselló as secretary of state, the post that is next in line for governor under the territory's constitution. The high court's ruling followed weeks of political turmoil, with Rosselló, on July 24, announcing his intention to resign after several days of protests. Eduardo Bhatia is the minority leader in the Puerto Rico Senate and has announced a run for governor in 2020. Bhatia spoke with The World's Marco Werman about the future of Puerto Rican democracy. Marco Werman: What are your thoughts about Wanda Vázquez? A week ago she said she didn't want to be governor. How does this look for what happens next in Puerto Rico? Eduardo Bhatia: Well, I mean her position, I think, and her statements, have been part of the rollercoaster that Puerto Rico has lived over the course of the last two weeks. First, a popular uproar by citizens. And the Supreme Court yesterday, 9-0, decided that Mr. Pierluisi, who had replaced Mr. Rosselló, had taken the oath of office illegally. So he was replaced then by the attorney general, Secretary of Justice Wanda Vázquez. I mean this is, to be honest, Marco, a plot that that not even on "House of Cards" you could see. Related: Puerto Rico's Vieques island ousted the US Navy. Now it's Airbnb. There's still a political crisis and there doesn't really seem to be a clear pathway to what Puerto Rico's future would be. Can you make the argument why any politician would want to be the governor of Puerto Rico right now? Let's put this in the context not just of the political crisis. Puerto Rico is also in a financial crisis. We filed for bankruptcy. Second, Puerto Rico was a center of a very severe hurricane in August 2017 and many families are still waiting to get the necessary help to rebuild their homes. There are still over 50,000 families   50,000   that have these blue tarps on their rooftops because they don't have a roof. Federal aid has been allocated for Puerto Rico but is not flowing in. And the reason that the federal government is not really allocating the funds to Puerto Rico   they claim it has to do with instability, the local political instability. And part of the new governor   and part of why I want to be the new governor   has to do with the fact that there are many adults in Puerto Rico and there are many people who can provide the kind of leadership that Puerto Rico needs right now to overcome, or at least to make the government a stable place for progress to take place. Related: The soundtrack of Puerto Rico's protests The sense I get is that citizens in Puerto Rico are just fed up with mainstream politics and politicians altogether. So, what kind of anger do you face as a politician who's been in the business for 20 years in Puerto Rico? A lot of people are very angry out there. Citizen anger is at an all-time high in Puerto Rico. And in so many other places in the world. I think that democratizing the democracy of Puerto Rico   allowing citizens to introduce bills and having citizens initiatives   is part of the conversation that we have to entertain in Puerto Rico. And part of why I am pushing forward not only my candidacy but, you know, opening up the political process, opening up the primary process and basically encouraging anyone and everyone who wants to participate in politics in Puerto Rico to run for office. I think Puerto Rico needs someone to push a button and say, let's restart and let's build something on the democratic premises and values that we all share. If next week Puerto Ricans are back in the streets dissatisfied with Gov. Wanda Vázquez, what do you say to them? Well, I say to them, they have every right. You know that democracy has to be celebrated. And I'm so proud. I'm so proud of the people of Puerto Rico and I'm so proud of young people I'm so proud of the millennials. I'm so proud of the people who are saying enough is enough. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Reuters contributed to this report.


Leicester City have agreed a £45m deal to sign Brighton and Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk, with Harry Maguire thought to be nearing a move to Manchester United. United are thought to have agreed to make Maguire the most expensive defender in world football, with a deal of £60m plus £20m in add-ons set to take the 26-year-old to Old Trafford this summer. Leicester have wasted little time recruiting a replacement, with The Sun claiming that they have agreed to sign Dunk with £45m of the fee brought in from Maguire 's imminent departure. Dunk has enjoyed a number of hugely impressive seasons with Brighton , and his form earned him a maiden call-up to Gareth Southgate's England side back in November 2018. Alongside defensive partner Shane Duffy, Dunk was instrumental in keeping the Seagulls in the Premier League but, after their 17th-placed finish, it was thought that a number of other top-flight sides would pursue a deal for Dunk this summer. However, it is Leicester who appear to have won the race for the 27-year-old's signature, which will allow Maguire to complete his anticipated switch to Old Trafford. Maguire is expected to become United 's third signing of the summer, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having already added Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to his squad. He is set for a medical on Monday, ahead of finalising a deal to become the most expensive defender in world football. Liverpool 's £75m deal for Virgil van Dijk currently holds the record, but the signing of Maguire, which could reach £80m, is set to make him one of the most costly transfers of all time.


Most parents lie to their kids. Some of those lies are really not OK to tell. But others are relatively innocent. Here are some that are OK. Lies It's OK to Tell Your Kids Let's be honest. Most parents lie to their kids. Most of these lies seem innocuous enough. Your parents might've told you there was spinach in those chocolate chip cookies to get you to stop eating sweets . Or maybe they told you "I'll think about it" one too many times when you asked for something. You probably learned at some point that "I'll think about it" really means "no." These lies seem innocent, but can breed mistrust over time. And some of the lies more commonly told, such as "Your goldfish lives in the ocean now," "The park is closed today," or "I never did drugs," can actually be damaging for other reasons, too. Dealing with death, disappointment and realizing parents make mistakes are important lessons in maturity . These experiences help kids to grow up into better adults. Most family therapists agree that unless you want your child to grow up with trust issues, it's probably best to keep the lies to a minimum. Honesty is the best policy, after all. But there are some exceptions to this golden rule. Click through the gallery above to read about little lies that are OK to tell to your kids. Any lie that ends in a surprise party Unless your child hates surprises, they're not going to be upset that you lied about plans that night . As soon as they open the front door, every lie is confessed and absolutely absolved. Who can stay mad when there's cake involved ? 'You can do anything you set your mind to' No, your child cannot do anything they set their mind to. Unfortunately, barriers like prejudice, finances, physical limitations and other unfortunate circumstances just might tug some of their aspirations too far out of reach. But right now, they just need to learn to believe in themselves. The world will do everything in its power to convince them not to feel confident later on, though a lot of their dreams will be attainable. They shouldn't be convinced not to chase them! 'I would never throw your artwork away' Every parent wishes they could keep a trove of memories from their children's younger years , but unless you want to end up on the TV show "Hoarders," it's not a great idea. And with drawings and scribbles, there are just so many . You don't necessarily have to tell your kid you're throwing away their masterpieces, but it's OK to select a few favorites and toss the rest. 'Everything is going to be OK' This is a lie adults still tell one another. Let's be real: Everything is not always OK. This lie is more of a turn of phrase that people use to make each other feel better. What "Everything is going to be OK" really means is more like "This not-OK thing happening right now is temporary" and "I'm here to try to help you feel better." 'It's bedtime' For one reason or another, you have to wake your family up earlier than usual the next morning. But how do you trick your kids into going to sleep an hour before the usual bedtime ? Easy: Lie about what time it is. 'That's a great drawing' This is basically a roundabout way of complimenting your kid's artwork without admitting you have no idea what they were trying to draw. Is it an antelope? Is it a spider? You honestly can't tell. But you don't want to deter them from creative expression! Another white lie is just to say, "I love the colors you used in this!" They'll never know. 'Your singing sounds amazing' Unless your child is a prodigy, their singing voice probably doesn't sound like it belongs on the radio. But there's nothing wrong with a little unconditional support and confidence boosting. What you really mean here is that their singing sounds amazing to you   because you love them, of course! 'I'm going to sleep, too' You might have paperwork to get done or cleaning to do . But you know it'll be way easier to get your chores done without your toddler tugging at your leg the entire time. Telling your child that you're going to sleep, too, can help motivate them to get into bed without too much of a fuss. 'There's nothing to be afraid of' If you're conquering fears of roller coasters or teaching them to ride a bike, this might not be much of a lie. But other times, there are absolutely things to be afraid of. The world can be a scary place filled with hail the size of golf balls and wackos throwing firecrackers into subway cars. Fearful children can end up becoming traumatized adults. Help ease kids' fears when you can. 'I love this gift' The truth? You love the thought behind the gift. But there's no use in making your child feel guilty for buying you a shirt you won't want to wear or picking out an ugly tie. This way, the joy of gift giving will remain for the both of you. 'I don't know' Kids love asking questions. And for the most part, you take the time to answer them. That is how kids learn, after all. But sometimes, you're really tired and don't feel like explaining how rocket ships work (even if you know). A simple "I don't know" lie will suffice   plus, it teaches your kid that even adults don't know everything. 'Turning the lights on in the car is illegal' For some reason, kids love messing with the overhead lights in the car. It's certainly not illegal, but it can be distracting for the driver. Flashing or bright lights in the backseat can make seeing through the rearview mirror more difficult and increase the chances of a crash. Some say it's better to just be up front with your kids and explain to them why it's dangerous. But this lie could work, too, especially if you're feeling desperate on a chaotic family road trip . 'Storks bring babies' Not ready for the chat about the birds and the bees? At some point, you're going to have to explain that "baby making" doesn't just mean waiting at the hospital for the next stork delivery. Sex ed is important for your kids' maturity and safety. But while they're still young (and while you're still doing all that super fun research about how to explain sex to a child), this lie will suffice. 'Everything you learn in school is important' You know your child will probably never need to use those geometry proofs ever again. But you don't want them to close off any opportunities! For some people, geometry is important after graduation. And for your kid right now, learning geometry is important for getting straight A's. You might find it wiser to wait to introduce a cynicism towards the education system until after they've left it. 'Monsters aren't real' Have you paid attention to the news lately?! Monsters are absolutely real. They just typically don't take the form of a grotesque creature hiding in your closet to watch you while you sleep. Telling children this can help put those imaginative fears (and your kids) to bed. 'Beer tastes bad, you wouldn't like it' The excuse "This is only for adults" never satisfied any kid's curiosity. It probably just made them feel left out and frustrated. So some parents opt to just lie. Beer is gross! Why would anyone drink it? They can wait till they're 21   or, more realistically, 16   to learn the truth about this one . 'I'm not hungry' This lie is one that's not so fun to tell. For parents going through financial troubles, it can be important. Sometimes, there just isn't enough food available. Many parents will opt to feed their kids dinner while waiting it out for themselves, but don't want their kids to worry that there isn't enough to eat. In these cases, a small fib of "I'm not hungry" can help save children from guilt and from developing trauma from food deprivation. 'I don't know where your toy went' That siren-blasting fire truck will turn up later. But for right now, you have a blasting headache and a really tall closet shelf, so… 'Everything evens out in the end' If you grew up with siblings , you heard this lie dozens of times. Whenever your siblings got something that you didn t and you griped about it, your parents probably just repeated:  Everything evens out in the end.  But life isn t always as fair as parents make it out to be. And chances are, one sibling is going to end up with the short end of the stick. In life, though, it can be useful to conduct yourself as if things were fair   you know, to be a good person and all that. Speaking of being a good person… Here are 50 little things you can do to be a better parent and person overall .


Quarterback Johnny Manziel would like to be reunited with June Jones, head coach and general manager of Houston's XFL team. Manziel played for Jones last season at Hamilton before being traded to Montreal when he was unable to beat out starter Jeremiah Masoli. "I enjoyed every single day I had with coach Jones," Manziel said Saturday at TriStar's Show at Reliant Arena. "Being in his offense was the best part of each day. I know he's going to be successful wherever he's coaching." Manziel would like to play in Texas and pointed out what Houston means to him. "It's a stone's throw from College Station," he said. "A lot of Aggies drove from Houston to College Station. Houston's a great city that'll always be near and dear to me." GO BEYOND THE GAME: Go inside the breaking news and box scores with insights, detailed analysis and metrics in our Texas Sports Nation newsletter. Subscribe here . Related slideshow: Ranking the 10 best college football mascots (provided by For The Win)


Starting this fall, Irish airline Aer Lingus will begin allowing passengers to book an empty middle seat to avoid having to sit next to anyone on select flights. According to The Independent , the updated seating purchase policy is part of the airline's premium AerSpace initiative and will take effect on September 1. The unique seating is only available when booking in the first two rows of the aircraft. Available on select short-haul flights between Ireland the United Kingdom , passengers will be able to book open seats, reserve overhead storage space, access priority boarding and enjoy complimentary food and drinks. "AerSpace guests will have reserved seating in row 1 on our most popular routes, leaving the middle seat free and allowing more space to work or simply relax as they fly," Aer Lingus' Susanne Carberry told the Independent. In addition to the perks of booking the middle seat, AerSpace passengers will have access to the airline's lounge in Dublin and fast-track airport security. "We are proud to launch AerSpace in response to feedback from our guests seeking a more premium and spacious travel experience when flying short haul with Aer Lingus," Carberry continued.


FOXFIELD, Colo.   A driver in Arapahoe County got quite the surprise when firefighters say a snake popped out from under the hood. South Metro Fire Rescue says the woman was driving when she saw the snake pop out from the grille. According to SMFR, she tried using the heat, the air conditioning and driving faster to get the snake to drop out of the engine compartment. None of it worked. "They came to us at Station 42 off of Parker Road," South Metro Fire Rescue's John Cronin told FOX31. He says he could see the head poking out from the front of the vehicle and assumed it was a small snake due to the size of its head. "It was hard because it was in a spot that we couldn't reach our hands into, so we were poking it with our tools and so it finally crawled the other way and I was able to grab it," Cronin said. While he didn't hesitate to help the people in need, Cronin says on the inside, he was a little freaked out by the incident. "I hate snakes," he said. "We get snakes at my mom's house all the time. I usually grab them with like barbecue tongs and everything but since I'm in the public eye I've got to be tough." Cronin only held onto the snake long enough to pose for one photo before releasing the serpent into a field next to the firehouse. "Good thing I didn't get a video because it did turn around at one point and look at me and I kind of jumped off and ran," he said. "I threw it out into the field, which I later pulled hose out into and I was like, 'It's probably coming for me.'" He says he hopes his first snake rescue is also his last. "My lieutenant was even like, 'This is going to be one of those calls that you're not going to forget for the rest of your career,'" Cronin said. Snakes gravitate toward engine compartments because it is a dark space and the engine block can be warm if the car was recently running. To help prevent snakes from using your vehicle as a resting spot, experts suggest parking far away from tall grass or wooded areas. They are not likely to end up inside the vehicle's interior unless windows or doors are left open. If you do see a snake under your hood, you can use a long-handled broom to try and brush it out or simply call animal control.     ©2019 KDVR-TV, Denver Visit KDVR-TV, Denver at www.kdvr.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


President Donald Trump and the first lady visited Dayton, Ohio, Wednesday afternoon in the wake of Sunday's mass shooting. The couple visited Miami Valley Hospital to thank first responders and hospital staff, as well as meet with victims and their families. Nine people were killed and dozens of others were injured when a gunman opened fire in the city's historic Oregon District, a popular entertainment area full of restaurants and bars. Of the dozens of wounded, three remain hospitalized at Miami Valley Hospital. They are slowly progressing and are listed in stable condition. At least 20 former patients showed up at the hospital Wednesday for the president's arrival, joining the three remaining in-patients for a face-to-face with the president and first lady. Hospital employees said it was a very apolitical visit, with politicians from both parties in attendance. "During the visit, no political agendas were discussed. The visit remained totally focused on the patients and their healing process," said Premier Health President and CEO Mary Boosalis. Also in attendance were Republicans Sen. Rob Portman, Rep. Mike Turner and Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio's first lady Fran DeWine. Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Mayor Nan Whaley were also at the hospital. "The point is, it wasn't about politics, it was about our patients," Boosalis said. The groups met with dozens of patients from the shooting, several of whom shared their stories with the president and first lady. Boosalis called it an incredibly emotional visit for both the staff and the patients. "The president   and particularly the first lady   interacted with the patients. They were in the moment; they were focused on them and their families," she said. "The first lady came across as very caring and sensitive. She would reach out and touch a patient very naturally   that's what struck me." After visiting with the patients, they met with hospital staff and first responders, thanking them for their actions in the early morning hours Sunday. "(They said) thank you to the staff, whether it was the trauma surgeons, the emergency room, the police --- really all those involved with the night of the shooting," Boosalis said. All six Dayton police officers who responded to the shooting were there. They have been largely hailed as heroes for their actions. The accused gunman, Connor Betts, 24, fired at least 41 shots in less than 30 seconds, killing nine people. Police shot and killed Betts within 60 seconds of the first shot being fired. "(Trump) had a very good command of the situation and knew the timing of the response. He commented on that and said, to his knowledge, it was unprecedented how quickly   particularly the police in the Oregon District   responded," Boosalis said. Outside of the hospital, it was a different story. Protesters greeted President Donald Trump's arrival, blaming his incendiary rhetoric for inflaming political and racial tensions in the country and demanding action on gun control. At least 200 protesters gathered outside the hospital, hoping to send a message to the president by calling for action. Some said Trump was not welcome in their city. There were Trump supporters, as well. Critics contend Trump's own words have contributed to a combustible climate that has spawned violence in cities including El Paso, Texas, where another shooter killed 22 people over the weekend. Trump rejected that assertion as he left the White House, strongly criticizing those who say he bears some responsibility for the nation's divisions. "My critics are political people," Trump said, noting the apparent political leanings of the shooter in the Dayton killings and suggesting the man was supportive of Democrats. "Had nothing to do with President Trump," Trump said. "So these are people that are looking for political gain." READ MORE: Staff on Trump visit: 'It wasn't about politics, it was about patients' CHECK OUT WLWT: Stay in the know. Get the latest Cincinnati news, weather and sports from the team at Ohio's own WLWT.