According to rental site Zumper , median rents for a one bedroom in Foggy Bottom are hovering around $2,396, compared to a $2,000 one-bedroom median for Washington as a whole. So how does the low-end pricing on a Foggy Bottom 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 from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings , is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. 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. 522 21st St. NW This studio condo, situated at 522 21st St. NW, is also listed for $1,550/month. The unit has large windows, air conditioning and hardwood flooring. Pets are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 2515 K St. NW Next, there's this 581-square-foot residence with one bedroom and one bathroom at 2515 K St. NW, listed at $2,000/month. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The building offers a roof deck and additional storage space. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the listing here .) 950 25th St. NW Check out this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom address at 950 25th St. NW, listed at $2,099/month. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, a roof deck and a swimming pool. The unit also includes a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Pets are not permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (Here's the listing .) 2424 Pennsylvania Ave. NW And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 2424 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, which, with 600 square feet, is going for $2,100/month. The building features on-site laundry. The listing also promises a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are permitted. (Check out the listing here .) 2000 F St. NW Finally, over at 2000 F St. NW, there's this 643-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom address, going for $2,100/month. The residence features large windows, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Building amenities include on-site laundry. (View the listing here .) 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.


They scored 18. Conceded zero. Wowed millions. Disappointed very few. The U.S. women are moving on to the knockout rounds of the 2019 World Cup after 270 minutes of soccer that were nearly flawless. The Americans completed a perfect group stage on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Sweden. Their superiority was even more comprehensive than the scoreline suggests. And while the USWNT's goals were somewhat fluky, their dominance was anything but. Lindsey Horan put the U.S. ahead inside three minutes: DREAM START FOR THE USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 @LindseyHoran pounces in the box and the @USWNT take the lead on the first corner of the game! #FIFAWWC https://t.co/LvYgUnXC6t   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2019 Forty more minutes of, primarily, U.S. control and chances didn't yield a second. But a controversial non-call and a deflection did after halftime. And the USWNT cruised from there. It'll move on to play Spain in the Round of 16 on Monday at Noon ET. If all goes well there   back in Reims, where the U.S. smashed Thailand 13-0   the tournament favorite will move on to likely meet its top challenger, France, in the quarterfinals. But this USWNT fears nobody. Nor should it. Thursday's test was billed as the biggest yet. The Americans passed it with ease, even without arguably their most important player. Julie Ertz was sidelined by a minor hip contusion. The midfield was still dominant without its enforcer. The only blemish on Thursday's performance was final-third imprecision. But the second goal, five minutes into the second half, all but secured the U.S. on top of Group F. U.S. goes up 2-0 thanks to idiotic rule The result remained in doubt until the 50th minute, when Tobin Heath's deflected cross looped over Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl and into the net. It was eventually   correctly   ruled an own goal. The U.S. won't care. 2-0 USA! @TobinHeath scores from a tight angle and the goal stands after a lengthy VAR review. #FIFAWWC https://t.co/DRpsL3v9wP   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2019 But that wasn't the subject of the controversy. Carli Lloyd's influence on the buildup was. Lloyd was clearly in an offside position when Megan Rapinoe sent in a cross from the left. She never touched the ball, but her presence required a Swedish defender to attempt to clear the ball. That attempt failed, the ball came to Heath, and seconds later it was in the back of the net. Lloyd   who, again, was in an offside position   clearly impacted the play. That is OFFSIDE. Every single player in that position, is effecting EVERY DEFENDER in that moment. That rule is dumb. So dumb.   Jessica Fishlock MBE (@JessFishlock) June 20, 2019 But by rule, the defender's "deliberate" attempt to play the ball precluded any offside decision. No matter, according to soccer's lawmakers, that the reason she had to "deliberately" play the ball was that if she didn't, Lloyd could have redirected it at goal. The U.S. benefitted from the rule. But that doesn't make it any less nonsensical. Is Sam Mewis too good to bench? For the better part of a year, Jill Ellis' first-choice midfield has been clear and relatively uncontroversial. Julie Ertz is the destroyer. Lindsey Horan is the box-to-boxer. Rose Lavelle is the playmaker. And Sam Mewis, when those three were healthy, has been on the bench. But Horan was recovering from an injury last month. Becky Sauerbrunn's minor knock pushed Ertz back to center back against Thailand. Ertz's slight quad contusion kept her out on Thursday against Sweden. All paved the way for Mewis, who scored twice against South Africa and again vs. New Zealand in warmup friendlies. She bagged two in the demolition of Thailand. The rumblings   How could Ellis possibly bench her?   began. Thursday's performance, though, was Mewis' best yet. She was clean and decisive on the ball. She pinged cross-field balls and slid in Alex Morgan with a precise through-ball. She unleashed one rocket of a shot that troubled Lindahl. She presented Lloyd with a glorious chance to extend her record-breaking goal streak late on. Surely such an influential player has to start ... right? Superficially, the answer is yes. On the other hand, though, Lavelle was just as good on Thursday. Horan is the reigning NWSL MVP , and arguably the USWNT's most talented player. Ertz has no equal, and is almost undroppable. What will Ellis do? We'll find out on Monday. And as much as it is a dilemma, it's an outstanding dilemma to have. The U.S. is humming through the World Cup, and showing no signs of slowing down. Related Slideshow: Best of the 2019 Women's World Cup (Provided by imagn)


The Baltimore Ravens are in the midst of their organized team activities. It's the first time all the players are able to hit the field with one another and begin getting coaching from the staff. However, the Ravens are missing quite a few players According to ESPN's Jamison Hensley, Baltimore had 13 players absent on the first day media were able to watch practice. Ravens had 13 players absent from Thursday's voluntary OTA including eight starters (Judon, Thomas, Pierce, Jefferson, J.Smith, B.Williams, Yanda and A.Lewis) and top pick (Marquise Brown (foot). Jefferson did watch off to the side. - Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) May 23, 2019 While OTAs are voluntary, it's usually better to see full attendance and everyone on the field getting in some early training. This time during OTAs is when players can get closer to game shape ahead of training camp. Considering the Ravens have been wracked with injuries in recent years, it would be nice to see more of the veterans at practice. However, some absences could be down to rehabilitating previous injuries. According to Hensley, Baltimore was missing eight starters in linebacker Matthew Judon, safeties Earl Thomas and Tony Jefferson, defensive linemen Michael Pierce and Brandon Williams, cornerback Jimmy Smith, and offensive guards Marshal Yanda and Alex Lewis. Luke Jones of WNST noted Jefferson was on the sideline in street clothes, however. Among those not present on the field were running back Kenneth Dixon and rookie wide receiver Marquise Brown. Dixon currently has an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster in a now-crowded running back depth chart . Brown has been rehabilitating from his Lisfranc surgery and is expected to be back on the field in time for training camp, according to general manager Eric DeCosta . With three more OTA practices left in May, time will tell if some of the previous absences make appearances or if players completely skip them. MORE: Here are the 27 'Jeopardy!' clues James Holzhauer has gotten wrong New Packers OLB coach raves about rookie Rashan Gary NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players 49ers LB roles change with new defensive front Things Don't Sound Good Between James Harden, Chris Paul, and the Rockets


Jeff Bezos isn't coming to Long Island City anymore, but the future of small-batch coffee roasting may already be taking root there. About a mile north of the site that Amazon.com Inc. abandoned for its proposed New York City campus, a tiny coffee roasting co-op is welcoming anyone from cafe owners to hip consumers wanting to prepare their own green beans. Regalia's model, which lets customers rent time at its roasting machines, is attracting a wave of trendy Americans looking to ditch the traditional brands that have long dominated the coffee scene in favor of specialty beans and a more artisan cup of joe. "The visions and the goals of the coffee roasters and the visions and goals of a cafe or bakery owner didn't always align," said Paolo Maliksi, one of the owners of Regalia. "We are here to make sure that anyone can come in and roast for whatever reason." Maliksi and other small-batch roasters are at the forefront of a trend that has spilled over from the beer industry. Much like the boom in U.S. craft breweries, more and more coffee shops are now roasting their own beans from New York to Chicago to Seattle. The shift away from mass-produced coffee lets discerning cafe owners tell caffeinated customers exactly where their beans came from -- something sustainability-minded clientele increasingly care about. $5 Coffee The trend toward self-roasting is good news for the millennial cafe-goer concerned about where food comes from and who isn't deterred by prices that can be more than double that of a drip coffee at Starbucks Corp. A sign of a more plugged-in consumer, it's helping reshape America's coffee industry, where Folgers and Maxwell House once ruled. The rise of self-roasting has been helped by online commerce and social media, which allow newcomers to establish their brands and give roasters an outlet to connect with customers. The internet has also given regular consumers a way to buy unroasted beans. Rabobank says roasting shops alone aren't yet a major threat to Big Coffee, but as young consumers move away from traditional brands, that's forcing the old guard to adapt. JM Smucker Co., for example, has rolled out a new line of coffee called 1850 intended to attract younger drinkers who wouldn't think to pick up a pound of sister brand Folgers. Last month, Maxwell House-owner Kraft Heinz Co. took a $15.4 billion writedown on assets in a stunning acknowledgment that changing consumer tastes have destroyed the value of some of the company's most iconic products. "If this eventually scales up and it takes over more grocery stores, it could be a bigger risk to a large industrial roaster," said James Watson, a beverages analyst at Rabobank. Big brands like Maxwell House are stagnating, Euromonitor data show, "and in general there's a move towards smaller batches, more specialty coffee and roasting to match that," he said. Related video: How your coffee fix is killing the environment (provided by USA Today) Machine Makers While big brands may be squirming, the shift to small-batch roasting is a boon for the makers of roasting machines, especially as models have grown smaller and cheaper. Bellwether Coffee makes a roaster that's the size of a standard fridge, 70 percent smaller than typical models. It's also electric, eliminating the need to pull gas lines into cafes and solving the smoke problems and typical ventilation requirements, said Nathan Gilliland, chief executive officer of the Berkeley, California-based manufacturer. The machines also have a feature allowing sustainable-minded customers to tip the farmers directly, which in many cases can result in doubling the amount the grower gets for their beans. At Regalia, where the main coffee roasting machine is affectionately called "Big Mama," a cafe roasting 1,000 pounds a week can save more than $200,000 a year by buying and roasting green beans, instead of purchasing roasted ones, the co-op estimates. Some of the top coffee traders are also adapting their business models to supply the exotic origins and micro lots these specialized shops need. Buyers are looking for smaller batches than traditional 60-kilogram bags and some beans -- usually those used in competitions -- are so expensive that they are transported by plane, instead of the 20-foot containers that dominate the global coffee trade. "The equipment has become more available, more accessible," said Rich Futrell, who oversees sales in the U.S. Midwest for Genuine Origin, a unit of coffee trader Volcafe, which which operates an Amazon-like website for specialty roasters and ships its beans in 30-kilogram cartons delivered via UPS. "Graphic design, information and knowledge have become more accessible, but green coffee is still traded the way it's been traded for a long, long time," he said. One way traders are pulling off the gear shift is through M&A. Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, the world's largest coffee trader, bought a majority stake in Atlas Coffee Importers in Seattle and Olam International acquired East African coffee specialist Schluter SA. Sucafina, another coffee trader, invested in specialty coffee merchant 32cup. "It absolutely opens the doors for new ways of doing business," said Cory Bush, managing director of 32cup. "Smaller specialty roasters are forcing importers and traders to become more responsive. When people are buying smaller quantities of anything, I think they expect to buy them in the same way they buy stuff from Amazon or their online grocers. We are having to find new platforms and new approaches to sell to people the way they want to be sold to." Niche Industry To be sure, specialty coffee is a niche industry and there are still no precise figures on what percentage of the global market it accounts for. Still, Americans report drinking more and more gourmet coffee. A survey carried out by the National Coffee Association earlier this year showed that gourmet's share of all coffee consumed reached a record 61 percent in 2019. At Regalia, which opens to the public for a few hours every weekend, a filtered cup of coffee might go for anywhere from a few dollars to $10 a pop, depending on what was roasted recently. That's a lot for a coffee in the slightly grittier part of Long Island City, which is more known for the warehouses that house and clean the city's halal meat carts than for the glass high-rise apartment towers shooting up in other parts of the neighborhood. But it's not insurmountable. "You can buy a good cup of coffee for $3 and a great cup of coffee for $5; we are not talking about the difference between buying a Honda Civic and a Ferrari," 32cup's Bush said. "Choosing the better option is not going to fundamentally change your household economics." With assistance from Jonathan Roeder, Lisa Wolfson and James Attwood.


Michael Beasley struggled with the Lakers last season. The last straw was seemingly an argument with then-Lakers coach Luke Walton. Beasley got traded to the Clippers (inexplicably with Ivica Zubac ) and waived and signed in China . He remains unsigned. That might have been it for the 30-year-old in the NBA. If that weren't enough… Shams Charania of The Athletic: Free agent Michael Beasley has been suspended five games by the NBA for violating anti-drug policy.   Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 8, 2019 This appears consistent with a third marijuana violation. Beasley was also arrested for marijuana possession in 2011 and 2013 . Suspended from a job you don't even have. Man.


SAN DIEGO   The San Diego immigration court has been overwhelmed by the number of additional cases local judges are hearing under a Trump administration program that returns asylum-seekers to Mexico while they wait for hearings in the U.S. Normally, asylum-seekers coming to the California border would be distributed to immigration courts across the country, either because they would be held somewhere in the federal government's national immigration detention system, or because they would be released to reunite with family and friends already in the U.S. Now, the increasing number of people picked for the administration's Migrant Protection Protocols, known widely as the "Remain in Mexico" program, across the California border are all being sent to immigration court in downtown San Diego. "Other than wallow through it, I don't know what we can do," said Immigration Judge Lee O'Connor shortly before walking out of his courtroom at 6:21 p.m. one evening last week after hearing a string of MPP cases. Court staff, including security, had left the building long before. Immigration judges are already working under pressure from performance quotas set by the Trump administration to reduce the immigration court backlog, which has grown nationally to nearly 900,000 cases, according to data from the Transactional Record Access Clearinghouse of Syracuse University. The San Diego court has more than 5,700 cases pending, up from 4,692 cases in fiscal 2018, a 22.4% increase. Nationally, the backlog has grown about 16.2% in fiscal 2019. "This is a reflection of the constant double speak we've been highlighting. The agency has internally conflicting priorities," said Ashley Tabaddor, speaking in her capacity as head of the National Association of Immigration Judges. "It creates chaos." On a given day, three of San Diego's seven judges generally have afternoons full of MPP cases. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, 82 people were scheduled to appear before three judges, 28 of those before O'Connor. "The judges have no control in terms of how many cases are being scheduled," Tabaddor said. Border officials who initially receive migrants either requesting protection at a port of entry or after they're apprehended crossing illegally are responsible for scheduling the first court appearance for returnees. Customs and Border Protection did not respond to a request for comment. The Department of Homeland Security was unable to respond to questions from the San Diego Union-Tribune in time for publication. Several of the judges assigned to hear cases in San Diego have pushed back on the government for a laundry list of issues that could be violations of the government's due process responsibilities under immigration law. Tabaddor said she's heard a number of concerns from her union members who are trying to make sure "all of the t's are crossed and all of the i's are dotted" in implementation of the new program. "That's what the oath of office is," Tabaddor said. "You're supposed to make sure all the rules are followed." One that has come up over and over again in San Diego courts is the address put down initially on each asylum-seeker's case documents by border officials. Along the California border, Customs and Border Protection and Border Patrol have written some version of "Domicilio conocido," or "Address known." Some have "Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico." Others simply say "Baja California" without the city or the country noted. Having an accurate address on file is key to show that immigrants were given proper notice of their court hearings. That proof of notice is a crucial part of a judge's decision to proceed "in absentia" and order a person deported if he or she doesn't show up for a hearing. "This whole program, I don't understand it," said Immigration Judge Jesus Clemente in court on his first day of hearing MPP cases. "How are we ever going to tell this person that he has a hearing?" Similarly, when a government attorney suggested that it was the asylum-seeker's responsibility to provide an accurate address, Immigration Judge Scott Simpson responded with incredulity. "Are you saying the respondent provided this address?" he asked, referring to the asylum-seeker. "Are you saying every respondent in the MPP program provided this address?" "I can't speak to that," the attorney representing Immigration and Customs Enforcement responded. "In my experience, the address the respondent provides is what is put down." "That's how it usually works," Simpson replied. "But I'm not convinced that's what's happening now." The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which employs immigration judges, deferred to DHS for most questions for this story. The agency confirmed on background that judges must find proper notice was given in order to make an in absentia ruling. ICE also deferred to DHS. When asked about the addresses on a recent tour of the San Ysidro Port of Entry, port director Sidney Aki said that migrants don't often know where they will be staying when they're first returned. To prevent any miscommunication, Aki said, they're told to return to the port of entry at a particular date and time. Normally, if a judge believes that the government violated an asylum-seeker's due process rights, the judge can terminate immigration proceedings against that person, said attorney Lindsay Toczylowski, executive director of Immigrant Defenders Law Center. Then the asylum-seeker can apply for protection outside of immigration court in a process that is less adversarial. For returnees who are ultimately hoping for asylum in the U.S., termination won't help them because they'll be returned to Mexico with no access to the U.S. asylum system, she said. "It essentially removes their ability to vindicate their due process rights," Toczylowski said. Among other issues, the dates on instructions given to returnees that explain when to come back to the San Ysidro Port of Entry to be taken to court don't always match the dates on their hearing notices. Or, the government failed to file the preliminary paperwork in the case, and the immigration court doesn't have a hearing scheduled for the person when he or she shows up. "I'm sure you're frustrated," Simpson said to a man whose paperwork had not properly been filed by the government, resulting in a delay in the start of his case. "I share your frustration." Asylum cases typically have several preliminary hearings, known as "master calendar hearings," before the "merits hearing" where evidence is presented for the judge to make a decision on the person's claim. During those master calendar hearings, asylum-seekers are given time to look for attorneys, are told their rights in immigration court, and are given applications to fill out and submit. Juan, a doctor who fled Honduras after facing threats for his participation in political protest, filed his asylum application in mid-May. His merits hearing was scheduled for November. He will have to wait more than half a year longer in Tijuana. Where to live and how to sustain themselves in the large border city south of San Diego is becoming a larger and larger issue as more asylum-seekers are returned. Despite its promises at the program's outset, Mexico has not given many of the returnees permission to work while they wait, meaning that they are not able to legally make money to pay rent or buy food. Tijuana's migrant shelters are already at or near capacity, and most of the people staying in them are not returnees from the program. Some returnees have managed to find jobs under the table to pay rent. Others have found themselves homeless for periods of time while they try to juggle survival with preparing their immigration court cases. One returnee who had become homeless and tried crossing illegally only to be returned again to Tijuana said he was planning on going back to his country in the coming days. It would be better to die there, he said, than to continue living as he's been living in Tijuana. Juan is one of the lucky ones. He is staying at a shelter near the border. Still, he's worried about the long wait ahead. "The policy's name is migrant protection, but they send you to the most dangerous city in Mexico," Juan said. Erick Orlando Aquino Hernandez and his family were returned to Mexicali after coming from Guatemala. They managed to find a place to stay with the relative of a friend they made on the journey north while they wait in Tijuana for their court hearings. Without being able to work, Aquino Hernandez is worried about feeding his children and grandchild. He also worries about the danger they are still in because of Tijuana's gangs. His cousin, Oscar Gomez, lives less than 20 miles away from the border. Two of Gomez's sons are in the U.S. Navy, their bedrooms in his spacious Lemon Grove house unused. Gomez, a U.S. citizen who came from Guatemala in the '80s, wants to be able to help his cousin. Instead of being able to welcome his family members into his home, he's been taking money, food and clothing down to them in Tijuana. Gomez himself fled political persecution in Guatemala and asked for asylum when he got to the U.S. Getting through the immigration system at the time took years, but he was eventually allowed to stay. "I would like people to see that we're human," Gomez said, "that we want a peaceful life. I'm proof." He's trying to find a lawyer for his cousin. He knows having an attorney was instrumental in his own immigration case. Aquino Hernández had already been living in the U.S. for a few years when he learned that his wife and children back in Guatemala were having problems with the gangs there. He went home to help them, but it soon became clear that they could not safely stay in the country. Strangely, the paperwork documenting interviews between Aquino Hernandez, his wife and a Border Patrol agent don't reflect the family's story. The agent wrote that Aquino Hernandez had never before been in the U.S. and that the family was not afraid to return home. Still, they were placed in MPP, a program meant for asylum-seekers. Aquino Hernandez said that the agent did not speak Spanish well. (The agent misspelled "Domicilio conocido" as "Domocilio conosido" on the court paperwork.) His wife had a similar experience when it was her turn. "They didn't ask me these questions," Aquino Hernandez said when the interview documents were translated for him into Spanish. "Did they ask you?" "No," his wife Yeimi Yesenia Secaida Poron responded with a confused laugh. Other returnees have reported similar issues. Border Patrol deferred to DHS when asked for comment for this story. Aquino Hernandez will have to convince the immigration judge that the information as documented by the agent is not accurate and was not provided by him as part of his case. Aquino Hernandez and his family have had one hearing so far, and their next one is scheduled for later this month, on his son's birthday. Knowing that means another trip into the port of entry's holding cells and being escorted by armed guards to a packed courtroom, his son told him that it will be a sad one.     ©2019 The San Diego Union-Tribune Visit The San Diego Union-Tribune at www.sandiegouniontribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


With FIFA 20's release slowly creeping up on us, with its release date set to be on the 27 September, many fans will be anxious to see how their favourite players' ratings have fared over the course of the season. EA are normally relatively harsh when it comes to the ratings of 'lesser known' stars, but with the stellar season that Los Angeles FC have had, we should expect many substantial upgrades heading their way. LA FC are currently top of the table in the Western Conference and they are also currently seven points ahead of Philadelphia Union in the overall table. Let's try to predict what their ratings could look like next season. Tyler Miller Position: Goalkeeper FIFA 19 Rating: 67 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 72 Miller has been a part of the fantastic LA FC defence that has conceded the least amount of goals in the league this season, with the Black and Gold only conceding 16 in total and Miller conceding 13 of those. This expansion draft pick has worked off fantastically for LA, with Miller becoming an integral part of their team, with EA hopefully rewarding this form with a slight increase. Pablo Sisniega Position: Goalkeeper FIFA 19 Rating: 66 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 67 Pablo Sisniega has played second-fiddle to Miller this season only making five appearances in all competitions this season, but when he has been called upon he's been a reliable backup. Sisniega hasn't been bad enough to warrant a downgrade, but he hasn't played consistently enough to deserve a massive upgrade hence the slight improvement. Walker Zimmerman Position: Defender FIFA 19 Rating: 72 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 76 Zimmerman has undoubtedly been one of the stars of this season for LA FC, becoming the rock in their defensive line which has earned him more consistent minutes for the US on the international stage. He may have started off a bit rocky but over the course of the season this 25-year-old has improved drastically, resulting in this substantial upgrade from a mid-rated silver to a low-rated gold card. Jordan Harvey Position: Defender FIFA 19 Rating: 67 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 69 Although Harvey was the main culprit for Portland Timber's goal against LA that knocked them out of the US Open Cup, this was one of the few outliers for him throughout the majority of the season. He has been an incredibly reliable wing-back and provided great strength to the back-line, his upgrade again won't be stellar but it shows his improvement this season for LA. Eddie Segura Position: Defender FIFA 19 Rating: 68 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 74 Segura has played every single game for the Black and Gold this season in the league, starting all 19 of their games, with his partnership with Zimmerman proving too difficult for many clubs to break down. The 22-year-old is only on loan at LA and this loan has definitely played off with a substantial upgrade possibly coming his way for the next game. Tristan Blackmon Position: Defender FIFA 19 Rating: N/A Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 58 One of the many young players performing incredibly well for LA, Blackmon only signed with them in January of this year as a part of the MLS SuperDraft after being the third overall pick of the draft. Since then he's gone on to play a few games for the Black and Gold and has suprised many fans with his impact. Since this will be his first year on FIFA as he only signed his professional contract this year, he shouldn't expect too much, with EA normally giving modest ratings out to young players. Steven Beitashour Position: Defender FIFA 19 Rating: 69 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 69 Beitashour has been a consistent performer for LA this season, assisting both offensively and defensively, whilst proving to be one of their many solid choices in the backline, and having recently been selected as part of the MLS All-Star starting XI, you can see that he's a fan favourite. Beitashour hasn't lit the world on fire this season but then again he hasn't been horrible, so his rating should stay relatively similar for the next instalment. Latif Blessing Position: Midfielder FIFA 19 Rating: 69 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 74 This breakout star has been superb this season somehow managing to be everywhere on the pitch at all times and never running out of energy since being converted from striker to midfielder this season due to an injury crisis LA haven't looked back. He has the highest duels won in the league and the second highest tackles won and contributes in all areas of the pitch. EA should reward the young man with a reasonable upgrade and a position change, as on this current instalment he comes as a right winger when this season he's been playing as a central midfielder. Lee Nguyen  Position: Midfielder FIFA 19 Rating: 75 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 73 Nguyen is no stranger to the MLS, having made over 200 appearances for New England Revolution before transferring to LA in May of last year, since then he hasn't been a regular starter due to fitness and injury concerns but when called upon he plays well. Nguyen hasn't done enough to earn a possible upgrade but may go down a few ratings crossing into the dreaded silver territory. Unless EA are merciful, but this seems unlikely. Eduard Atuesta Position: Midfielder FIFA 19 Rating: 63 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 72 One of the many young players Bob Bradley has instilled his trust in to carry LA to victory this season, instead of choosing the most expensive first team Bradley always chooses form over wage budget, with Atuesta being a prime example of this. This season for LA he has been outstanding, with the 22-year-old getting a whopping seven assists from midfield in 17 games in the league. There is no doubt that he is a star in the making and EA should reward his season with an incredibly generous upgrade, with his rating pushing the boundaries of becoming a gold, after starting the game as a low-rated bronze. Mark-Anthony Kaye Position: Midfielder FIFA 19 Rating: 69 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 75 It's strange to think that Mark-Anthony Kaye started off his LA career by fracturing his foot leaving him out for six months, but now a year on he's shown himself to be a truly top-quality player. Playing in the centre of the park or even deeper in the defensive line, Kaye has been superb, earning himself a call up to the MLS All-Stars with many of his teammates. Kaye definitely deserves a substantial upgrade for the next instalment, possibly being one of the few LA FC players that have reached the territory of becoming a gold player, Kaye is definitely deserving of it. Adama Diomande Position: Forward FIFA 19 Rating: 70 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 72 Many fans of the Premier League will be bemused by this familiar face, with Adama Diomande swapping the dull gloom of Hull City for the bright lights of Los Angeles. This season Diomande has scored six in 16 games assisting three more and has been a reliable backup striker in their glistening offensive line. He hasn't done enough to earn himself a stellar upgrade so a slight increase seems more appropriate for this Norwegian international. Carlos Vela Position: Forward FIFA 19 Rating: 81 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 86 Yet another familiar face for fans of the Premier League in ex-Arsenal man Carlos Vela, and in every sense of the word Vela has been destroying the MLS, with an absolutely mind-blowing season under his belt both for club and country. Scoring 21 goals in 21 appearances this season in all competitions and getting 12 assists in the league, he is on track to break many records this season along with his team, and if he scores 13 more in the league he will have scored the most goals scored by a single player in one season in the MLS. In FIFA terms this has translated very well, being one of the few LA players to have received a special card on FIFA for his outstanding performances, but not just one special card, Vela has earned six different cards this year, including his most recent 95 rated card for being a part of the Rest of the World Team of the Season, meaning next year his upgrade should be colossal. Diego Rossi Position: Forward FIFA 19 Rating: 72 Predicted FIFA 20 Rating: 79 Carlos Vela's partner in crime Diego Rossi has also lit up the league this season at just 21-years of age Rossi has taken the league by storm. Starting every game for LA in the league this season Rossi has scored ten goals in 19 games and generated four assists from the wing. Another of the many players that have appeared out of nowhere and played insanely well, Rossi should be rewarded with another huge upgrade by EA, definitely being worthy enough of becoming a low-rated gold card, being one of the few golds in his team, and after receiving a 79 rated inform card earlier in the year, its very possible his rating will stay there for next FIFA.


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The forecast shows Santa Ana will experience partly cloudy skies, due to last through Wednesday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Skies will become mostly cloudy on Thursday. There's no rain in the forecast for the coming week. Temperatures will be warm through Sunday, with a high of 83 degrees today, and highs remaining above 70 throughout the week. Winds will continue to be light over the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Wednesday at just 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Brazil have a proud heritage when it comes to producing talented forwards, with Fluminense star Joao Pedro set to be the latest product off the South American country's conveyer belt. The 17-year-old is making waves in his homeland and one way or another, will be plying his trade in Europe in the not too distant future. Ahead of any proposed move, here a five things to know about the Brazilian forward: He's Already Signed a Pre-Contract Agreement With Watford Despite Liverpool's Interest It's complicated. Basically, Watford agreed a deal in principle with Fluminense for Joao Pedro in 2018 , but the Premier League side have to wait until January 2020 - when he's 18 - before officially signing for the Hornets. Despite this, Liverpool have been named as one of a number of clubs still interested in the forward , which could see Fluminense lose out financially. Due to a 'breach clause' in the agreement, Watford would receive €20m of any transfer fee should he not move to Vicarage Road. Safe to say it's got the making of an intriguing transfer saga to look forward to next season. He's On an Incredible Recent Goalscoring Run There's certainly evidence as to the talent of Joao Pedro, who is on something of a hot-streak in front of goal in recent games. His last four games has seen him score seven goals, with the run beginning with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro in their Copa do Brasil round of 16 first leg tie. A league meeting between the two sides just two days later saw the 17-year-old grab a brace in a 4-1 win. Joao Pedro then hit the headlines with a hat-trick and assist in another 4-1 win, this time against Atletico Nacional in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana second round tie, in a game that marked his first professional start. He then brought his recent tally to seven with a late consolation goal in a 3-2 defeat Bahia in the league. He's Still Finding His Feet Professionally... There's a lot of talk about Joao Pedro, which is all the more astounding considering how inexperienced he actually is in terms of first-team football. The 17-year-old has made just 11 appearances for Fluminense, although it hasn't stopped clubs in Europe making contact with the Brazilian side regarding the forward. As well, the supposed 'breach clause' in the aforementioned agreement with Watford of €20m should give an indication of what's expected of him in the future. ...But He's Enjoyed a Better Start to His Career Than Some Other Famous Brazilians His lack of experience however shouldn't be underestimated, especially when looking at the start he's made to his professional career. Eight goals have come in his 11 appearances - seven of which during the purple patch previously mentioned on the list - which puts him ahead of other famous Brazilians during the early stages of their respected careers. Joao Pedro eclipses the likes of Manchester City 's Gabriel Jesus , Real Madrid 's Vinicius Junior and even Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar when it comes to goals so soon into a professional career. Time will tell whether Joao Pedro is worth the hype surrounding him, but he's certainly made a good early impression. He Wouldn't Be the First Player to Swap Fluminense for Watford It's hardly the most established route in football - Fluminense to Watford - as in it's not in the same league as Southampton to Liverpool, but it's a path that has been trodden on fairly recently. That's because Richarlison made the same switch in July 2017 in a deal worth £11.5m. He netted five goals in 44 games for the Hornets, before following former manager Marco Silva to Everton the next summer for £50m. While Watford will want to first make sure the deal to Vicarage Road goes through, the potential sell-on fee of Joao Pedro will make for excellent reading to those in charge of the finances. Obviously though, Javi Gracia would like Joao Pedro to stay for longer than the one season that Richarlison managed, especially if he brings his goalscoring form with him.


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is a Somali refugee who became a US citizen. Last November she was elected to Congress by an overwhelming majority of voters in her Minneapolis district. Her story embodies elements of the American dream. But Omar is also an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump. And last Sunday, Trump lashed out at her and other Democratic congresswomen of color in a string of tweets in which he told them to "go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came." The subtext, in Omar's case, was clear   the president was suggesting she go back to Somalia. During Trump's rally on Wednesday evening in Greenville, North Carolina   following two days in which Trump doubled and tripled down on the racist attacks he made against Omar and other Democratic congresswomen of color   Trump fans expressed their full-throated agreement with the president. After Trump spent some time smearing Omar, going as far as to baselessly suggest she supports with al-Qaeda, chants of "send her back" broke out. Trump basked in them. The moment arguably represented a new low in Trump's long history of racial demagoguery . Watch: Trump fans eventually break out in "send her back!" chants directed toward Ilhan Omar, a Somali refugee who serves in Congress who Trump viciously smeared. pic.twitter.com/LX3eAEkfci   Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 17, 2019 That Trump's fans are fully on board with his racism isn't surprising   polling conducted following Trump's latest racist attacks indicated his approval rating among Republicans rose after he made them . But the moment is an indication of how ugly the 2020 campaign might get, especially amid reports Trump views making racist attacks on Democratic women of color as a way to drive up turnout among white grievance voters, and thus a key part of his reelection strategy. Trump's attacks on Omar at the rally weren't even the first he made on one of America's first Muslim congresswomen Wednesday evening. Before leaving the White House for North Carolina, Trump took a question from a One America News Network reporter who asked him if he suspected Omar committed immigration fraud when she came to the United States. Trump responded by saying, "There's a lot of talk about the fact that she was married to her brother. I know nothing about it ... I don't know but I'm sure that somebody would be looking at that." Days suggesting Ilhan Omar should go back to Somali, Trump spreads unfounded conspiracy theories about her: "There's a lot of talk about the fact that she was married to her brother. I know nothing about it ... I don't know but I'm sure that somebody would be looking at that." pic.twitter.com/XapFKFgEXH   Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 17, 2019 While Omar's marital history has come under suspicion, reporters who have investigated it haven't confirmed allegations she married her brother. But as we learned in the cases of the Central Park Five and President Obama's birth certificate , Trump isn't one to let evidence get in way of his efforts to smear people of color. The news moves fast. To stay updated, follow Aaron Rupar on Twitter, and read more of Vox's policy and politics coverage .


Why chart a course for the same waters year after year? Take a look at these under-the-radar boating spots and see if they hook you in. Whether you're into sailing, houseboating or fishing, places like the Columbia River Gorge, the Apostle Islands, and Jackson Lake in the Grand Tetons all offer unique charms. Sail, Dock, or Moor Your Boat... The world is 70% water, yet many boaters end up in the same popular lakes , ports, and harbors. The major channels are high-traffic for a reason, and they get plenty of love from sailors and bloggers alike. We wanted to show some love to the hidden gems around the U.S. (and one on the Canadian border) so more boaters can discover these lovely destinations on the water. We had some help from regional boating experts to discover these 40 under-the-radar destinations for boating. Lake Martin | Alabama The boating industry website Discover Boating recommends Lake Martin, the state's largest lake. A bonus of the Martin Dam, which generates power for Alabama, is this man-made reservoir on the Tallapoosa River. The Dixie Sailing Club hosts weekly races and several annual regattas on this lake. The lake's Chimney Rock serves as a cliff-diving peak for daring swimmers. A boater's paradise, according to Carl Blackwell, president of Discover Boating, Lake Martin offers several public boat-access options, including Wind Creek State Park, Smith Landing on Sandy Creek, and Pace's Point near Camp Alamisco. Homer, Alaska In the gigantic state of Alaska, Discover Boating recommends this small city on Kachemak Bay. Plenty of ferries and cruises depart from Homer, and the Homer port offers a five-lane load and launch ramp . The Homer Spit is a local mecca for fishing and boating, and plenty of shopping and activities on land, too. Tempe Town Lake | Arizona Out-of-towners may be surprised to find good boating in the desert state of Arizona. Discover Boating recommends Tempe Town Lake, which was created by damming the Salt River . More for paddling than sailing, there are plenty of boats for rent for day trips and fishing. Trout, bass, catfish, and sunfish swim in Tempe Town Lake. Beaver Lake | Rogers, Arkansas This man-made lake was created in 1966 when the White River was dammed. Now it offers 28,000 acres where anglers can fish for bass, catfish, bream, and crappie. The shore offers plenty of marinas and campsites for overnight stays. Channel Islands Harbor | Oxnard, California The California Coast has more than 650 miles of waterfront. Between the famous San Diego and San Francisco harbors are gems like Oxnard's Channel Islands Harbor . It has 2,150 boat slips and other marina facilities, including commercial boatyards, and places to buy boats and supplies. Captains can fuel up, repair, or wash their boats in the marina, while shopping, dining, and passing the time in town. Lake Dillon | Colorado In mountainous Summit County, Discover Boating recommends Lake Dillon , which at 9,000 feet above sea level, is the highest deep-water marina in the world. Visitors to Lake Dillon could ski all day and spend the evening on the water, at least until the lake freezes over in the winter. New London, Connecticut Mystic and Bridgeport offer a lot, but Tom Richardson, editor and host of New England Boating says this Thames River town is experiencing a comeback since the '80s. "The city put a ton of work into expanding the waterfront facilities for boaters," Richardson told Cheapism. "It's got a great launch ramp nearby. Downtown New London has all sorts of restaurants, shops. There's an Amtrak station right there on the waterfront. It's got tons of history. New London is a huge whaling port. You can immerse yourself in all of that. There's a great dock-and-dine restaurant on Shaw Cove called Captain Scott's Lobster Dock." Port Lewes | Delaware This colonial port is still a harbor of refuge, and it's worth docking there. "Far enough from the big cities to be more than a day trip, it is easy to spend a week or more on the hook here or tied up in a marina," Frank Mummert, an instructor at the Maryland School of Sailing , tells Cheapism. "The ferry that runs from Lewes to Cape May offers a day trip to the Victorian era town at the southern tip of New Jersey, or even the possibility of visiting the Las Vegas of the East, Atlantic City." Spoil Islands | Florida Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, and the Keys are pretty crowded with Florida boaters and visitors. But when Florida dredged new cruising paths for deepwater boats, the islands they created turned out to be quite beautiful. That's why they're the preferred choice of Rick and Jennifer, the Florida boaters behind the blog Thunderhula . "The pace seems to slow way down when you just set up some chairs and watch the never-ending parade of boats (and yachts) cruise by your little piece of heaven," they told Cheapism. "Sometimes the dolphins will even put on a show just for you and your family. There are a number of public boat ramps all along the ICW, [Intracoastal Waterway] many within eyesight of a spoil island. Just be sure to get to the island you picked early to stake your claim." Jekyll Island | Georgia Discover Boating recommends this barrier island off the coast of Georgia, and it's easy to see why. The marina has a pool and hot tub, along with free Wi-Fi , so it's like docking at a spa. If your boat is trailered, they have launch facilities, too. Once you're settled in, there's fishing, shrimping, crabbing, and an island full of resorts, historic sites, and entertainment. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Of all the islands of Hawaii, and all the ports on the Big Island itself, Discover Boating recommends Kona. The Kona waters are calm and clear, thanks to Mauna Loa volcano blocking the winds . You can see manta rays or deep sea fish, while you sample some of the Kona coffee for which the region is known. Weather tends to be sunny and dry year round. Fox Lake | Illinois Chicago has a high-traffic river, but if you're looking for an out of the way place and more room to spread your sails, try this chain of lakes. "Pontoon boats are very common on the smaller lakes," Jorge Cabre, fleet manager for the boat-rental outfit Boatsetter tells Cheapism. "If it's a beautiful day but it's windy which is very common, you're better off going to hit the Fox Lakes where you're going to be a little bit more protected, first of all because it's inland and second because it's a smaller chain of lakes. You're not going to find big seas. Also, there are little islands that you can stop at. You can do fishing. I guess if you have smaller kids it's a safer bet when you go over the weekend." Rathbun Reservoir | Iowa The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built and maintains this lake, which visitors can use for relaxing on the water. "The 11,000-acre lake is perfect for boaters interested in skiing, tubing or fishing, with several boat ramps, campgrounds and a marina," Jessica O'Riley, tourism communication manager for Travel Iowa , tells Cheapism. "Additionally, Honey Creek Resort State Park on the north shore offers boat rentals such as pontoons and jet skis, along with a large dock system and boat ramp for people bringing their own boats. The resort is home to Iowa's only aquapark on a lake, along with an 18-hole golf course, cottages, full-service restaurant, indoor water park, hotel and conference center." Lake Cumberland | Kentucky Kentucky has dubbed itself the " Houseboat Capital of the World " for manufacturing and shipping houseboats. Many of the houseboats remain on Lake Cumberland, which is recommended by Discover Boating. State Dock Marina rents out houseboats for vacations along the waterfalls of Lake Cumberland. They host races like the Raft Up and Poker Run. Wolf Creek Marina also docks and rents boats with a full slate of amenities. Caddo Lake | Louisiana and Texas Discover Boating recommends Caddo Lake for boating down South. There are launch ramps and marinas, but speedboaters might look elsewhere because of the swampy waters and tangle of vegetation . According to Discover Boating's Blackwell, Caddo Lake   the state's largest natural freshwater lake   is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a range of fishing options. Bass are among the 70 species of fish that are yours for the taking. Boaters can also see Lady Bird Johnson's birthplace in Karnack, Texas, from the lake. Bath, Maine On the Kennebec River, just 12 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, this historic ship building town is a secret haven for New England boaters. "Getting there is a lot of fun because you get to follow the river up and see all the lighthouses along the way," Richardson, editor and host of New England Boating, tells Cheapism. "Bath is home to the Maine Maritime Museum. There is a public docking area where you can dock up and spend a few hours there and visit the downtown area. You can rent a mooring through the harbormaster's office for something like $35 a night. You can also get a slip at the Kennebec Marina which also has a dock and dine restaurant called the Kennebec Tavern. The water is very protected, and just upriver you have Merrymeeting Bay which is a beautiful natural area. There's a sandbar up there." Scituate Harbor | Massachusetts Scituate is a secret favorite for many Boston boaters. "There's a really unique Main Street area with towns and shops, lots of galleries, that sort of thing," Richardson tells Cheapism. "It's good on all tides, and it's got quick access to the open ocean so you can launch there, go out to the Cape Cod Bay and go fishing. If you want to stay overnight, there's several marinas in Scituate Harbor. There's also a public marina. You can talk to the harbormaster about getting overnight accommodations through the harbormaster's office. The downtown area, Main Street, is right there. It's got all kinds of galleries, shops, and that kind of thing." Rock Hall, Maryland Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay get most of the spotlight, but Maryland boaters know where to go on the Eastern Shore. "Located on a peninsula of land a little north of the eastern end of the Annapolis Bay Bridge, Rock Hall is a waterman's community," says Mummert, an instructor at the Maryland School of Sailing. "It has one grocery store, one gas station, one bank, and more than a dozen marinas. Approachable from the Chesapeake Bay or from the Chester River, it is a short day trip from Annapolis or Baltimore, but can easily be turned into a week-long trip by exploring up the Chester [River]." Fayette, Michigan There are many stops around Lake Michigan, but this historic town on the state's Upper Peninsula is a favorite stop of Great Lakes Cruising Club 's Lou Bruska. "It's a state park, but they have a tiny marina," Bruska tells Cheapism. "When I say tiny, you think a capacity of like 16 boats. However, it was a lumber town, and I guess there was a mill. There's a smelter for iron ore first. The town pretty much exists, most of the buildings are now considered a walk-through museum. If you're a camper, there's campgrounds there. Like I said, they have limited capacity, but boats can go in there." Rogers City, Michigan Bruska also encourages boaters cruising the Great Lakes to stop in Rogers City for nautical needs and dining options. "I think Rogers City is a must-go-to," Bruska tells Cheapism. "Rogers City is again a very nice little town and has a long affiliation with the Great Lakes ships. It is a very nautical kind of town. If you like smoked meats, whether it's smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa or smoked pork sausage, smoked fish, one of the oldest smokehouses in the nation [Plath's Meats], it's over 100 years old now, is headquartered in Rogers City. It is a nice town. There are some museums there that are worth going to." Lake Jacomo | Missouri Jackson County owns and maintains this lake that Discover Boating also recommends. Boaters will have to share the water with windsurfers. The Lake Jacomo Marina offers day passes, fuel, and waste facilities, and fishing right off the dock. Anglers can fish for bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish, walleye, and even the prehistoric spoonbill . Lake Mead | Nevada North of Las Vegas, Discover Boating recommends this man-made lake created by the Hoover Dam. With up to 255 square miles of water at its peak, there are plenty of marinas for owners or boat rentals for day trips. There are also a lot of regulations in Nevada, so brush up and make sure you have all your permits so your day on the lake isn't interrupted. Newfound Lake | New Hampshire New England scuttlebutt recommends Newfound Lake. Even Richardson, editor and host of New England Boating, hasn't personally sailed there, but he has heard enough to put it on his bucket list. "I've read articles on it and based on those, I'd love to go there," he says. "It's got a little town at the base of it where you can get ice cream and little restaurants and shops. It's just a nicely protected lake centrally located in the state. I'm intrigued by it. It's considered a hidden gem by freshwater boaters." North Port | Long Island, New York A bit south of New England, Richardson filmed two shows at North Port and considers it a hidden gem among Long Island harbors. "A lot of boaters from Connecticut go across to Long Island County and visit the North Shore of Long Island," Richardson said. "It's like 15 minutes in some cases, a short run, protected sea. It had two private marinas, and you could also dock at a very long public pier. Again, the restaurants and shops, there's a great theater, are all within easy walking distance of the waterfront. There's a great beach where a lot of people like to go to, it's called Sand City. They used to mine sand there to make concrete which was used in a lot of the construction of the building of New York City. It's got great fishing nearby in Long Island Sound." Lake McConaughy | Nebraska This 20-by-4-mile lake is plenty deep enough (142 feet) for boating and fishing. "Lake Mac" hosts sailboats, wind surfers, water skiers, scuba divers and even ice boaters when it's frozen. Anglers ply the lake for walleye, but trophy-sized trout and catfish have also been caught in Lake Mac. (Note: No alcohol is allowed at Lake Mac, so plan accordingly.) Bass Islands | Ohio Cruising Lake Erie could take you around the Bass Islands in Ohio. "North Bass Island is a nice place to go to, and it's an easy hop then to get to Pelee Island," said Bruska of the Great Lakes Cruising Club. "If you were to be on a boat or in a trailered boat, something 25 or 27 feet long, that would be a great place to bring your car and trailer it and go to three or four islands, hopping and stay at each one over night. They're very close to each other, 5 to 15 miles apart, easy to get to by a small boat, particularly a small powerboat." Pelee Island | Ontario, Canada You'll need a passport to go this far north in Lake Erie because it's Candian territory, but it's worth going through customs, says Bruska. "It's known for its wineries," he says. "They don't bottle the wine there. They grow the grapes there and transport them to the Canadian shore where they actually bottle them. The wine tour there is one of the nicest I've been on because it takes you out into the fields to see the grapes, and they explain the process of growing them rather than explain the process of bottling." Columbia River Gorge | Oregon Go a bit inland off the West Coast where Discover Boating recommends this canyon cutting through the Cascades. Boating on the bottom of the canyon gives you a magnificent view of the waterfalls off the mountains. It probably hasn't changed much since Lewis and Clark crossed it . Discover Boating's Blackwell notes that the gorge offers a vibrant foliage scene in the fall and magnificent waterfalls, including the 620-foot Multnomah Falls. Presque Isle | Pennsylvania A bit cut off from the Atlantic Ocean on the East Coast, Pennsylvania does touch on Lake Erie. Bruska recommends accessing it via Presque Isle. "It has a cute little harbor," Bruska said. "There's not too much activity, but they have a nice little restaurant/yacht club. You're working your way down the coast, I think it's one of those must-go-to stops." Bristol Harbor | Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island If you're looking for someplace interesting to sail in New England, just look inside Narragansett Bay. "I've always been enamored with Bristol," Richardson said. "They just opened a maritime center where visiting boaters can rest up, use Wi-Fi, wash their clothes, take a shower. It's got an incredible vibe, just really laid back, historic, home to the oldest running Independence Day parade in the country. They're very proud, it's a very patriotic place. The Main Street is beautiful, old Victorian homes." Lake Murray | South Carolina The South Carolina coast boasts Hilton Head and Charleston, but one of its best bodies of water is a man-made lake. South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. dammed the Saluda River in the 1920s. Lake Murray now has 48,000 acres of water. While boating on Lake Murray, guests can stay in cottages or a converted caboose , enjoy a public beach or tour the dam. If you don't own your own boat, you can rent a paddleboat, pontoon or canoe for the day. Corpus Christi, Texas The Gulf of Mexico feeds this Texas harbor, which Discover Boating also recommends. Corpus Christi Bay is home to the historic U.S.S. Lexington, and there are several marinas for recreational boaters. Naturally, the gulf waters offer a wide array of fishing, including redfish and shark . The city has up to 560 slips for private or commercial boats to dock, and after hours you're walking distance from the Texas nightlife. Tennessee River Gorge | Chattanooga, Tennessee Cruising the Tennessee River from Chattanooga into Alabama takes boaters through the "Tennessee's Grand Canyon," a waterway that Discover Boating recommends. From a bustling downtown riverfront to more secluded state parks and islands where only animals live, there's plenty of camping, hiking and even the historic Pot Point Cabin for overnight stays. Lake Powell | Arizona and Utah This reservoir straddling Arizona and Utah also comes recommended by Discover Boating. Lake Powell 's main channel branches off into calmer bays. Water sports are popular, but the fluctuating water levels make them riskier. The red cliffs give Lake Powell's waters a unique look, and the lake is also home to the sandstone Rainbow Bridge. The Inland Sea of Lake Champlain | Vermont On the U.S. side of Lake Champlain, New England Boating editor Tom Richardson recommends "The Inland Sea." "It's a section of Lake Champlain, the northern part of Lake Champlain, a bunch of islands up there," he said. "It's not a harbor per se. It's more of an island, but it's a really beautiful part of the lake. It's very well protected. There's great sailing, kayaking, and fishing, several launch ramps that you can use. There's a few marinas in the area. There's several islands you can park, bring your boat and camp there." Cape Charles, Virginia This southern Delmarva Peninsula port has a mix of state history and modern tourism. "Originally a transit point for train cars headed to Norfolk by barge, the town has reinvented itself as a tourist destination," says Mummert of the Maryland School of Sailing. "The municipal marina on the main waterfront has floating docks, a fun waterside bar/restaurant and great facilities for the visiting boater. On a little tributary north of town, there is a private marina with lots of resort amenities. The town itself is in transition, and fancy clothing stores stand next to a hardware store that goes back over 100 years." San Juan Islands | Washington Some 172 islands make up this archipelago that Discover Boating recommends on the way up north to Canadian waters. Boaters can dock or anchor out at Friday Harbor or many other marinas and go whale-watching, tour lighthouses, or hike amongst cows, sheep, and alpacas. Sail around the horseshoe shaped Sucia Island and visit the historic sites and museums at stops like Roche Harbor or Rosario Resort on Orcas Island. Apostle Islands | Bayfield, Wisconsin Lake Superior touches on Wisconsin, and Bayfield provides a way into this archipelago, most of which is unpopulated. "You would leave out of Bayfield, Wisconsin, which has marinas, restaurants, everything you would need both if you were just visiting by car or visiting by boat," Bruska says. "Bayfield is a major town, and then from there you can take tours, motor boat tours. There's an island called Madeline Island. It is not far from Bayfield. That one is populated, and they have a nice tour and museum at that island." Geneva Lake | Wisconsin Initially a retreat for Gilded-Age elites, this lake is so popular that Wisconsinites and folks from nearby states flock to vacation there. "It's where a lot a Milwaukeeans go in the summer," said Boatsetter's Jorge Cabre, describing it as blend of land and water. "It looks like you're in the countryside, but all of a sudden you have this big lake. It's beautiful." Jackson Lake | Wyoming Discover Boating also recommends Grand Teton National Park's Jackson Lake . Surrounded by stunning mountain views, the lake is popular for boating and fishing (trout, salmon, and pike). There is a permit fee of $40 for motorized craft and $12 for non-motorized boats. Blackwell notes that Jackson Lake is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and kayaking around the lake's 15 islands.


Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni may be planning to only coach one more season with the team. D'Antoni is entering the final year of his contract next season, and it was believed that he and the Rockets were on the verge of working out a long-term extension. However, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday that D'Antoni has broken off negotiations with the team and plans to coach out the final year of his deal in 2019-20. Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni has ended talks with management on a contract extension, league sources tell ESPN. D'Antoni plans to complete the final season of his deal in 2019-20. Story soon on ESPN.   Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 30, 2019 It's unclear if the breakdown in negotiations has to do with the contract itself or D'Antoni simply not wanting to coach beyond next season, but it adds another element of uncertainty to Houston's offseason. Wojnarowski reported earlier in the week that the Rockets are not making any player off-limits in trade talks , and they have apparently already been shopping at least one key player . The Rockets were unable to get past the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals despite Kevin Durant leaving Game 5 with an injury. D'Antoni downplayed talk of tension between his two star players after the series, but the Rockets' offseason will be one to keep an eye on. Related slideshow: 2019 NBA Playoffs (Provided by imagn)


The picture postcard town of Avignon, France has scooped up the title of most popular cruise destination of 2019 in Cruise Critic's fourth edition of the Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards. Based on ratings and reviews written by cruisers, the destination awards highlight the best ports across 18 regions worldwide. This year's best cruise destination is set along the Rhône River in southeastern France and is characterized by its quaint, intimate atmosphere, cobblestone streets, famous Pont d'Avignon (Avignon bridge), medieval ramparts and pastel-colored shutters. Avignon is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural heritage, with its Pont d'Avignon and Palace of the Popes, the biggest Gothic palace in the world. In the 14th century, Avignon was the seat of the Catholic popes. "For most travelers, the decision of where to cruise is made before they think about all the other pieces of the cruise planning process," said Colleen McDaniel, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic in a statement. "And for those looking for incredible cruise destinations, there's no better way to narrow your options than by seeing which destinations are rated most highly by cruisers who have already been there. Here are the top cruise destinations, according to readers of Cruise Critic, a TripAdvisor offshoot. 1. Avignon, France 2. Bora Bora 3. Glacier Bay, Alaska 4. Vienna, Austria 5. Singapore


A former coach for a Pennsylvania county's Special Olympics soccer team has been charged with raping a player with intellectual disabilities and will head to trial. The Reading Eagle reports Michael Sheldon was ordered held without bail after Thursday's preliminary hearing on charges of rape, involuntary deviate sexual assault and related counts. The Sheldon was charged in March with assaulting the 24-year-old man at Sheldon's apartment on July 15. The victim told investigators he refused Sheldon's advances and Sheldon sexually assaulted him after he fell asleep. Police say 28-year-old Sheldon threatened to take away the man's Special Olympics involvement after he reported the assault. A spokeswoman with the Special Olympics of Berks County says Sheldon was immediately suspended after he was charged. A call seeking comment from Sheldon's public defender wasn't returned. ___ Information from: Reading Eagle, http://www.readingeagle.com/ READ MORE: Ex-Pennsylvania Special Olympics coach charged with rape CHECK OUT WTAE: Stay in the know with the latest Pittsburgh news, weather and sports. Catch all of the day's top stories and more from the team at WTAE Pittsburgh Action News 4.


On Wednesday, the Texans Wire had a chance to speak to Houston Texans wide receiver and punt returner DeAndre Carter. Among the topics discussed by the 26-year old former Philadelphia Eagle is the impact that having legendary wide receivers as his coaches in Houston has had on his game. This comes after the Texans had Wes Welker as an offensive and special teams assistant up until this offseason, and now have former Texans star receiver Andre Johnson on the coaching staff. "Especially for me last year it was a treat for me to sit in the meeting room and pick Wes' brain, or out on the practice field, and ask Wes how he'd run certain routes or how he would attack certain coverages," admitted Carter. "Because, for a large part he kind of paved the way for a lot of undersized slot guys like myself, and with him playing in a similar system when he was playing, it helps me out a lot because he's got a lot of knowledge about that position as well as in the scheme and being able to set different defenders up different ways depending on what routes you're running that was definitely a big help for me," said Carter. Welker took up his first coaching role back in 2017 following a storied NFL career which involved him forever altering the slot receiver and racking up five Pro Bowl invites. Somewhat filling his place as the resident former receiver on the staff is Johnson. Himself a seven-time Pro Bowler, Johnson is a household name in the city of Houston and has taken up the official title of assistant to the head coach and general manager. However, he has also been spotted helping out on the field with the wide receivers, and Carter has already been paying close attention to what he has to teach. "And then even this year with Andre Johnson helping out, he's a bigger body receiver so he's been kind of helping me on how to use my body to get open instead of always relying on my speed and quickness," said Carter. The Texans will be hoping that Johnson can prove to be as good a coach as he was a player, and help a relatively young receiver corps find their feet in the NFL this year. MORE: LeBron James fans who bought No. 23 Lakers jerseys are now being mocked NBA trade rumor rankings: The latest on Bradley Beal Former Packers WR Randall Cobb stands out during Cowboys offseason Jared Veldheer explains abrupt retirement after signing with Pats Boston should consider looking for younger players with high-upside


United Arab Emirates denied ownership of weapons found in Libya after a senior US senator demanded an investigation over reports American-made missiles were seized at a base of renegade commander Khalifa Haftar . The m inistry of foreign affairs issued the denial in a statement on Tuesday, adding Abu Dhabi r eaffirmed its commitment to the UN Security Council's arms embargo on Libya. "The UAE also urges all parties to de-escalate tensions and to re-engage in the UN's political process," the statement said. The announcement came after Libyan troops loyal to the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) last week said they discovered a cache of US-made weapons at a captured base in the mountains south of the capital, Tripoli. The seized weapons included a number of Javelin anti-tank missiles, GNA military spokesman Mohammed Qununu said , with markings on the missiles' s hipping containers stating they belonged to the "armed forces of the United Arab Emirates". Libyan media also aired footage that appeared to show markings indicating the US-made weapons were originally sold to the UAE - a major buyer of American arms and one of Haftar's main international supporters - in 2008. 'Serious violation' On Monday, Senator Bob Menendez called on Washington to investigate the reports in a letter sent to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. " If the United Arab Emirates has indeed transferred these weapons, this would appear to be a serious violation of United States law. Such a transfer would also almost certainly be a violation of the UN arms embargo on Libya," wrote Menendez . 190629183615435 " As you are surely aware, the United States has invested significant political, diplomatic and assistance resources to support the civilian-led, UN and internationally recognised Government of National Accord," Menendez added. Officials at the US State Department and Pentagon said last week they opened probes to determine how the US-manufactured weapons ended up in Libya. 'End-use obligations' A spokesperson from the US State Department said in a statement sent to Al Jazeera: "We take all allegations of misuse of US origin defence articles very seriously." It added: "We are aware of these reports and we are seeking additional information. We expect all recipients of US origin defence equipment to abide by the end-use obligations." Haftar and his backers say they are trying to free Tripoli from militias that they accuse of destabilising Libya since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in a NATO-backed uprising in 2011. His critics, however, accuse him of trying to seize power from the GNA through force and deepening a conflict between factions based in the east and west of the sprawling North African country. UN reports previously said the UAE and Egypt have armed Haftar's Libya National Army since 2014, but details have been unclear. Libya has been subject to a UN arms embargo since 2011, however, the government is allowed to import weapons and related material with the approval of a UN Security Council committee.


China's defense minister on Sunday defended the bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square 30 years ago. Responding to a question at the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore, Wei Fenghe said said the crackdown was the "correct" decision, citing the country's "stability" since then. It is rare for Chinese government officials to acknowledge the events of June 4, 1989; references to it are heavily censored in China. "Everybody is concerned about Tiananmen after 30 years," Wei said. "Throughout the 30 years, China under the Communist Party has undergone many changes   do you think the government was wrong with the handling of June 4? There was a conclusion to that incident. The government was decisive in stopping the turbulence." He added that China's development since 1989 showed that the government's actions were justified. The Tiananmen protests were "political turmoil that the central government needed to quell, which was the correct policy," he said. "Due to this, China has enjoyed stability, and if you visit China you can understand that part of history." From the archives: NBC News coverage of Tiananmen Square Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the protests, in which Chinese troops opened fire to end the student-led unrest. Rights groups and witnesses say hundreds or even thousands may have been killed. China has never provided a final death toll. Wei's comments echoed those of Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian, who last week decried the use of the word "suppression" to describe the military's response to the 1989 protests. China at the time blamed the protests on counter-revolutionaries seeking to overthrow the ruling Communist Party. The event will not be officially commemorated by the party or government next week. Wei also said Sunday that a war with the United States would be a disaster for the world while issuing a warning to Washington not to meddle in security disputes over Taiwan and the South China Sea. "China will not attack unless we are attacked," Wei said, cautioning that there would be dire consequences to any clash between China and the United States. China-U.S. ties have become increasingly strained due to a bitter trade war , U.S. support for Taiwan and China's muscular military posture in the South China Sea, where the United States also conducts freedom-of-navigation patrols. In May, the Trump administration raised import taxes on $200 billion of Chinese imports from 10 percent to 25 percent. China retaliated by raising tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods . China has also been incensed by recent moves by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to increase support for self-ruled and democratic Taiwan that mainland China claims as its own territory. Wei said China would "fight to the end" if anyone tried to interfere in its relationship with Taiwan. The United States, like most countries, has no formal ties with Taiwan, but is its strongest backer and main source of weapons. On Saturday, acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan blasted China in a speech to national security leaders in Singapore, saying that the U.S. is not going to ignore Chinese behavior. "I think in the past people have kind of tiptoed around that," Shanahan said.


The NCAA attempted to make a major power move in the world of basketball on Tuesday. The organization had previously approved of college players testing the waters in regard to the NBA draft, and the NCAA permitted players to hire an agent before the draft to help with the process. Well, now CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein reports the NCAA has established the criteria for agents who are going to represent these student-athletes. And in typical NCAA fashion, the organization dropped the ball, requiring the following from any given agent: Bachelor's Degree NBPA Certified for at least three years The agent must take an in-person exam at the NCAA Office in Indianapolis Needless to say, Rothstein's report ruffled a lot of feathers, particularly Rich Paul's clients, given he doesn't have a college degree. LeBron James and Pauls's other clients are already calling this set of criteria the "Rich Paul Rule." Among Paul's clients is Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Darius Bazley, who had a message to everyone trying to stop his agent. My agent better than yours #RichPaul - Bazley (@BazleyDarius) August 7, 2019 Although he doesn't share the same agent as James and Bazley, newly acquired Thunder guard Chris Paul also weighed in. He, like many others, did not agree with the NCAA's rules. I COMPLETELY disagree with the NCAA's decision. Some life experiences are as valuable, if not more, than diplomas… Y'all need to rethink this process. This is crazy! - Chris Paul (@CP3) August 7, 2019 Paul is absolutely right about life experiences. The NCAA needs to revisit this plan. MORE: ESPN's Molly Qerim walked off set after Max Kellerman said Kobe's on his 'all-NBA worst team' Roundup: SpaceX Launches Falcon 9; Toni Morrison Passes Away; Barneys Files for Bankruptcy Packers' decision to cut OT Jason Spriggs places spotlight on second-year UDFA Alex Light Eagles' release unofficial depth chart for preseason opener vs. Titans Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo enjoying evolution of his new defense


MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) Canadians Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp shot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play Wednesday to take the first-round lead in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, the LPGA Tour's first-year team event. Henderson and Sharp had seven birdies and two bogeys at Midland Country Club. ''We really got it going, kind of fed off each other,'' Henderson said. ''She hit some good shots, I made some putts and vice versa. So it really worked out nice and it's a good way to start.'' Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel were a stroke back. ''We're best of friends we've played a lot of team events together, so it's nothing new for us to be able to come out here,'' Creamer said. ''We haven't played alternate shot for a little while, and when we have played it in the past, it's always match play and you never have to finish. Out here you actually have to shoot a score, which is a little bit different.'' The teams will play best-ball Thursday, return to alternate shot Friday and close Saturday with a best-ball round. ''It's intense, but then we got out our tension and then we played and we were free-wheeling it,'' Sharp said. ''I think the first few holes we didn't really know what to expect and we had a lot of adrenaline, and then we calmed down and played really nicely together.'' The 21-year-old Henderson won the Meijer LPGA Classic a month ago in Grand Rapids to break the Canadian record for tour victories with nine. Also the Lotte Championship winner in April in Hawaii, Henderson broke a tie with Sandra Post for the Canadian record on the LPGA Tour and also moved ahead of George Knudson and Mike Weir for the overall country mark. The 38-year-old Sharp is winless on the LPGA Tour. The teams of Minjee Lee-Jin Young Ko, Robyn Choi-Jaclyn Lee, Jasmine Suwannapura-Cydney Clanton and Amy Yang-Mirim Lee shot 67. ''We chatted pretty much the whole way around,'' Lee said. ''We usually don't get to get this opportunity to play with our friends too much, so I think that was the best part.'' The sister duo of Nelly and Jessica Korda topped the group at 68. ''Start of the round, kind of just getting used to everything, the new format,'' Nelly Korda said. ''Gave each other some good opportunities on the back and took advantage of a couple. Anything under par for alternate shot is good, so we're happy with that.'' Sisters Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn shot 70, and Cristie Kerr and Lexi Thompson opened with a 71. Rookies Jennifer Kupcho and Maria Fassi also had a 71. They staged a memorable duel that Kupcho won at the Augusta National Women's Amateur. ''Alternate shot's always really hard. We knew that coming in and we didn't really know how it was going to go because we didn't try it,'' Kupcho said. ''It went better than what I thought it was going to go, so I was pretty happy.'' Suzann Pettersen, making her first tour start after a 20-month break for the birth of her first child, and European Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew had a 73. Pettersen will be a vice caption for the European team. ''I just really enjoyed it,'' Pettersen said. ''It was nice to play with Beany. Some good shots and some average shots and some that we just got out of the way. Overall, very happy to be back.''


Last year Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey played 965 snaps of offense, which was by far the most snaps of any running back in the NFL. This year, Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner says, that needs to change. Turner noted that he has coached several running backs who got the ball more than McCaffrey's 326 touches in 2018, but Turner wants to give McCaffrey a breather more often. "I've had six different guys who have had more than 400 touches. So he's not even close to some of the guys I've been with," Turner said. "He's on the field 90 percent of the time. We need to get someone else on the field, but we're not going to minimize his carries or touches." The Panthers didn't add much to their backfield this offseason, so there aren't a lot of great options behind McCaffrey on the depth chart. They may take him off the field a little more this season, but it's also easy to see McCaffrey again leading the NFL in snap count for running backs in 2019.


State officials are looking to turn Massachusetts into "the foremost drone ecosystem in the nation," but haven't finalized a privacy policy on drone use, which civil liberties groups said should not be left up in the air. The state Department of Transportation is calling for consultants to assist with the department's Drone Project and will pay up to $300,000 a year for five years, according to a recent bid solicitation. MassDOT currently has 13 drones, and in addition to positioning the Commonwealth as the foremost drone ecosystem in the nation," according to the bid, the Drone Project's main goal is also to "[bring] together government, industry and academia to promote economic development by advancing the state-of-the-art for unmanned and autonomous aerial vehicles." The bid calls for experts in drone operations, data collection, flight tracking, and other areas. MassDOT spokesman Patrick Marvin said the department is looking to use drones for inspection and maintenance of state infrastructure. "Drones have the potential to increase efficiency for labor intensive work such as inspections of hard-to-reach infrastructure, including the underside of bridges, and [to] improve visualization and evaluations with tasks such as tarmac pavement condition inspections," Marvin said. As for privacy, Marvin said that operators are trained in safety procedures and current state laws on privacy, while MassDOT is "continuing to develop a privacy policy on this topic." But according to Kade Crockford, Director of the Technology for Liberty Program at American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, such measures should have been taken long ago. "It's very troubling that they've started using the technology before having a privacy policy in place," Crockford said. "I'm concerned, frankly, about MassDOT flying drones in the sky above Massachusetts and collecting data where we're not sure what it looks like." Crockford said the stated use of the program was a good idea and a way to limit potentially dangerous inspections for employees, but also pointed to other instances of MassDOT collecting information that wound up being shared with law enforcement like facial recognition data through the RMV, or E-ZPass location information without any public debate or transparent decision-making process. "We don't have a problem with the underlying motivation, we have concerns about the government being deliberate when considering privacy at the outset," Crockford said, adding that MassDOT could wind up sharing drone information with law enforcement down the road. "We see in case after case that there is mission creep. It happens regularly, you adapt technology for one purpose then realize it has law enforcement applications." "The intent is not what matters," Crockford added. "The outcome is what matters." This article was produced in collaboration with the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism . To support independent local reporting visit givetobinj.org .


A steady push toward the front for Kurt Busch earned him his first stage win of the 2019 season Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway. Busch, in the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, held off strong pushes from Joey Logano to lead the final 28 laps of the stage. Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Aric Almirola rounded out the top five. Daniel Suarez fell back in the pack after starting on the pole and leading 49 of the 80 laps in the stage   the most laps led in any race of his Monster Energy Series career. A shredded right-front tire on the No. 9 car of Chase Elliott brought out the first caution at Lap 46 of the Quaker State 400. This gave cars who did not pit earlier in the race under green a chance to refuel and strategize to make it to the end of the stage. Elliott, who started the race in 20th, successfully made his way to pit road without any further damage. WATCH: Elliott has tire trouble in Stage 1 Finish Driver Team Points 1 Kurt Busch Chip Ganassi Racing 10 2 Joey Logano Team Penske 9 3 Kyle Busch Joe Gibbs Racing 8 4 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing 7 5 Aric Almirola Stewart-Haas Racing 6 6 Kevin Harvick Stewart-Haas Racing 5 7 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Roush Fenway Racing 4 8 Martin Truex Jr. Joe Gibbs Racing 3 9 Daniel Hemric Richard Childress Racing 2 10 Paul Menard Wood Brothers Racing 1 ]]>


After almost three years and more than $160 million spent on the construction of an expanded, purpose-designed building, the International Spy Museum is set to reopen this weekend in a new location   L'Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C.   where it will offer a newly dimensional look into the world of espionage. "We wanted to focus on a universal story   and that is espionage that plays out in the shadows across the globe," said the museum's executive director, Chris Costa. "We've studied how people learn. Technologies have changed. And we wanted to be more expansive…which means we wanted to tell stories of analytical trade craft," he said.The more than 140,000-square foot space contains more than 7,000 spy artifacts   many of them donated by intelligence historian and private collector H. Keith Melton   that together offer a more holistic view of intelligence work than could be showcased in the museum's previous, smaller incarnation downtown, where human spies were a primary focus. In an interview with Intelligence Matters host and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell, who is also on the museum's honorary board of directors, Costa said part of the purpose of the newly reimagined exhibitions is to explain not only the technical aspects of spycraft, but also some of its moral dimensions. "What we do is focus first, one whole floor, on how you spy," he said. "That's the tactics, the techniques, the products, the tradecraft, the gadgetry of espionage. And that's exciting." "But the next floor will be why you spy," he said. "[W]hy does a nation spy? A totalitarian regime spies to protect its way of life. And a democracy functions to protect our way of life. And we'll juxtapose both of those environments in the museum." The museum features the work of both heroes and traitors in the annals of intelligence   who is which, its curators say, can depend on the eye of the beholder. The story of Edward Snowden's 2013 disclosures is prominently featured, and there is an entire room focused solely on enhanced interrogation. "What is torture?" is scrawled across one wall, above an actual waterboard. A small confinement box, used to keep captives in stress positions, stands against another. "We recognized it was a sensitive issue," Costa, a former career U.S. Army Intelligence officer, said. "But what's important to note is we didn't shy away from telling a story that evokes a lot of emotion." "So we wanted to tell that story, but we wanted to do it with the ethos of not only museum people -- experts at curation -- but also the way intelligence people operate," he told Morell. A video display in the room features interviews with former intelligence officials and other experts within the community who offer arguments for and against using the interrogation techniques   a concerted choice, Costa said. "We provide facts and let others make their determination. We don't tell people what to think," Costa said. "I feel as an intelligence professional, had we not told those stories, then we weren't being true to our ethos." For much more from Michael Morell's conversation with Chris Costa, you can listen to the new episode and subscribe to "Intelligence Matters" here.


On Tuesday, Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier made media rounds that left little doubt about his desire to sign elsewhere in the offseason, especially if the Celtics were to bring back the same team . Many perceived Rozier's actions as an act of self-sabotage that served the purpose of giving Boston pause about re-signing him, one that also may damage his ability to leverage on the negotiating table, but there was undeniably truth in the guard's statements regardless of any potential ulterior motives. Making an appearance on ESPN's Jalen & Jacoby , Rozier would detail what he's looking for in his future team as he heads towards his restricted free agency. However, prompted by a question from co-host David Jacoby, Rozier also discusses the potential of signing with the New York Knicks. Spoiler alert: He's certainly not opposed to that scenario. . @T_Rozzay3 details what he looks for in a team. pic.twitter.com/HMecWc1bpg - Jalen & Jacoby (@JalenandJacoby) May 14, 2019 "I definitely can [see myself playing for the Knicks]. I definitely can. This is a great organization. Everybody knows about the New York Knicks, their sports market and everything about it. Everybody knows about the city of New York. It'll be great. It'll be great." As for what he's looking for from his future team? "…A team that's going to let me be myself. A team that treats me like family and, you know, it just goes from there. I'm not a hard person to work with.. I'm a team guy, a team-first type of guy. So whoever I decide to make that decision with I'm pretty sure it's going to be great." Rozier is said to be in the Knicks' plans if they strike out on Celtics superstar Kyrie Irving , although it's widely thought that both Irving and Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will sign with New York at the start of free agency . The likelihood that the Knicks will pursue both Irving and Durant has only increased after the NBA Draft Lottery, with New York slotted in at the third overall spot in the 2019 NBA Draft rather than the first overall pick they were projected to have, which went to the New Orleans Pelicans instead. Such a scenario makes it more difficult for the Knicks to swing a trade for Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis, a move that would make New York an even more appealing for potential destination for Irving. With the Knicks, Rozier would be an upgrade from the turnover-prone Emmanuel Mudiay on both ends, as well as Frank Ntilikina, who is a mediocre scorer though a high IQ player with solid defensive ability and briefly fell out of Knicks head coach David Fizdale's rotation last season. However, though New York may be willing to slightly overpay for Rozier, it's difficult to determine his market value given his uneven play in 2018-19. Thus, it'll be difficult for them to acquire the 25-year-old floor general if Boston is willing to match the offer. MORE: Why Packers' redefined defense could give Aaron Rodgers a Super Bowl opportunity NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Dale Earnhardt Jr. thought his wife, Amy, might break up with him over this drunken go-kart incident What If Zion Williamson Refuses to Play for the Pelicans? [UPDATE] Jarrell Owens: What the Browns are getting in their new DE