With most of the PGA Tour's stars taking the week off or playing in Scotland, the John Deere Classic was likely going to offer the chance for players to resurface atop a leaderboard and collect some much needed FedExCup points. On cue, Jhonattan Vegas leads Andrew Landry by a shot at the halfway point of Revitalization Week at TPC Deere Run: Leaderboard: Vegas (-13), Landry (-12), Lucas Glover (-11), Harold Varner III (-10), Russell Henley (-10), Daniel Berger (-10), Cameron Tringale (-10) What it means: A week after Matthew Wolff and the young guns dominated the headlines in Minnesota, we'll enter the weekend in the Quad Cities with some contenders we haven't seen in a while. Vegas, who had missed four of his past five cuts entering the week, has slipped to 89 th in the world   a T-3 at The Players the only reason he was back inside the top 100 in the first place. Landry, who won for the first time on Tour last summer, has slipped 102 spots in the world rankings and hasn't had a top-25 finish on Tour in more than a year. And then there's Berger, now No. 104 in the world; Chris Stroud, who has now made two weekends in his past 10 tries; and Henley, who is shockingly ranked 200 th in the world and had made just one cut in his last seven events before this week. All three are within four shots of Vegas. Round of the day: Vegas did it all Friday, making nine birdies, missing just two greens and holing over 117 feet of putts to shoot 9-under 62, the best round of his Tour career. Best of the rest: Glover fired a 7-under 64, highlighted by the shot of the day (see below). Landry and Varner each used second-round 65s to climb into the top 4. Varner is looking for his first top-10 since Phoenix. Roger Sloan and Chris Stroud were among the other players to shoot 6 under. Biggest disappointment: Cameron Champ continued his struggles, entering the day at even par and with a chance to make the cut. However, Champ shoot 75 to punch his ticket home. Biggest storyline entering the weekend: With just four weeks remaining until the start of the FedExCup Playoffs, the John Deere Classic is one of the final chances for players to secure their spots in the Tour's postseason. Vegas is comfortably at No. 70, though a win would move him inside the top 30. Landry and Henley are both well outside the top 125, and Henley would have to go to the Korn Ferry Tour Finals should he fail to move inside that number. Bill Haas and Stewart Cink are other veterans in contention who desperately need a FedExCup boost. Of course, there's also a spot in The Open on the line. Glover is the only player inside the top 10 who is already qualified. Shot of the day: Playing alongside Wolff, Kevin Tway showed off his driving ability on the 14 th hole. #Gainz There's already been an albatross today ... @KevinTway NEARLY upstaged that at the par-4 14th. 😲 #QuickHits pic.twitter.com/uaVhl7kjA3   PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 12, 2019 But that's the not the shot of the day. That belongs to Glover, who holed his 255-yard second shot at the par-5 10th hole for an albatross. Albatross! @Lucas_Glover_ holes his second shot from 255 yards on the par-5 10th. 👏 #LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/h6KqZPofS5   PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 12, 2019 Quote of the day: "It was business. I was grinding my tail off. No, it was a lot of fun. I mean, I guess you guys can see the scorecard. I haven't really looked   I signed the scorecard, but I didn't really look at it. Yeah, I just feel like I'm doing a lot of good things."   Varner


One of the favorites at the Women's World Cup has suffered a significant setback. Germany star Dzsenifer Marozsan suffered a broken toe that will keep her out for the remainder of the group stage and perhaps the entirety of the tournament, Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg confirmed on Tuesday . Marozsan, who is a stalwart on European giant Lyon, played the full 90 minutes in Germany's 1-0 win over China to open the competition, evidently suffering the injury during the match and playing through it before being diagnosed later that night. 💬 #MVT : "Sie hat einen Zehenbruch. Das bedeutet, dass wir in der Vorrunde nicht mehr auf sie zurückgreifen können" Vorerst müssen wir leider auf Dzsenifer Marozsan verzichten. Gute Besserung, #Maro ! 🙏 ➡ https://t.co/m3bo7AAAAt WIR #IMTEAM 🇩🇪 #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/Mer4lBDlEz   DFB-Frauenfußball (@DFB_Frauen) June 11, 2019 The 27-year-old playmaker will, at the very least, miss Germany's remaining group matches against Spain and South Africa and perhaps more beyond that. "We will try and get her back on the field during this tournament, but we cannot say for sure yet," Voss-Tecklenburg said. "You cannot replace her. She has special skills and we need to work as a team to compensate during her absence."


BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine   The deaths of three members of a family were a double murder followed by a suicide, state police said on Monday. The bodies of Svend Jorgensen, 71, wife Carol Jorgensen, 75, and son Eric Jorgensen, 40, were found in Boothbay Harbor, where they lived, on Saturday. Detectives concluded Svend Jorgensen shot his wife and son and then turned the gun on himself, state police said. Carol Jorgensen's body was found in her bedroom. Svend Jorgensen's body was found in the basement. Eric Jorgensen's body was found in the kitchen of his home elsewhere in Boothbay Harbor. Svend Jorgensen left a note concerning his financial affairs and real estate, but it gave no explanation for the killings, police said. The announcement from police followed a state medical examiner's office report saying that all three died of gunshot wounds to their heads. Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland had said earlier that investigators did not believe anyone else was involved. The bodies were discovered after a well-being check at the couple's home. The deaths shocked the coastal community, which is popular with summer visitors. Friends and neighbors told the Portland Press-Herald that the family was well known in the community. Local jewelry store owner Tony Heyl called the Jorgensens "pillars of the community" and said he was shocked to hear of their deaths. "All of them were really delightful people, very bright, very industrious," Heyl said. Eric Jorgensen taught social studies at Catherine McAuley High School in Portland. School officials have notified parents of his death and are offering any help to students and their families. Bishop Robert P. Deeley said he and the diocese offer "deepest sympathy to friends and other members of the Jorgensen family who are grieving at this time of tragedy." Svend Jorgensen, a native of Denmark, retired last year after working as an engineer for nearly 28 years at Bath Iron Works, the newspaper reported. A family friend said Carol Jorgensen had worked at the Portland International Jetport. Their son had recently moved into a home previously owned by his grandmother, Gladys Pratt, who died last year.


The Bengals drafted Jonah Williams in the first round because of how well he played tackle at the University of Alabama, but Williams may not wind up there come September. Williams played left tackle at rookie minicamp, but the whole team is now set to work together in organized team activities and that means incumbent starter Cordy Glenn will also be on the field. There's been speculation about someone moving to guard or to the other side of the line and the team will likely be taking a look at all options during OTAs. Offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said that the team is going to experiment by moving players around as they hunt for the right group for the regular season. "We have the flexibility to give us the five best players where ever they fit. It's going to be really hard to know that until we put pads on. The pads are always the great equalizer ," Callahan said, via the team's website. "Monday is not a foreshadowing of Week One in September. We're going to mess with a bunch of different combinations. Where we start on Monday could very well be where we start come September. It could very well not. A lot of football between now and then." There are high hopes for what head coach Zac Taylor will do with the offense in Cincinnati and figuring out the right way to deploy the offensive line will be an essential part of reaching those goals.


The Golden State Warriors were on the ropes. They trailed the NBA Finals 3-1 and they lost superstar Kevin Durant in the second quarter after just adding the former Finals MVP back to the lineup. They trailed the Toronto Raptors by six with a little over two minutes left, but Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson showed off their championship hearts and led the Warriors back from the dead and to a 106-105 win in Game 5. Golden State showed off what has made them champions three of the last four seasons and now the team heads back to The Bay for a Game 6 that could keep their dreams of a three-peat alive. After the game was over, Durant made a post on his Instagram story to shout out his Warriors teammates. Please be advised that the post below contains language that some might consider offensive. Kevin Durant on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/rb31OvG6tB - RealGM (@RealGM) June 11, 2019 Game 6 from Oracle Arena is set for Thursday as the Warriors will get one final game there before moving to the Chase Center in San Francisco for the 2019-20 season. MORE: Players on both teams were upset with Raptors fans for cheering Kevin Durant's injury Watch as jury convicts former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. of raping homeless woman Roundup: New York City Helicopter Crash; Kylie Jenner's Birthday Party; Gulf of Mexico 'Dead Zone' News: Do Cowboys have best group of QBs across the entire league? 2 things to look for during the Raiders mandatory mini-camp


WASHINGTON   In repeating his readiness to pursue a new nuclear deal with Iran, President Trump this week left unmentioned his administration's aim to hobble what officials call Tehran's "expansionist foreign policy"   an ambitious priority that is far more likely to lead the United States into war. The expansive, open-ended mission of wrestling with Iran's diplomacy and military activity could prompt armed conflict well before any showdown over a nuclear program, according to lawmakers, former government officials and analysts. The rising tensions between the United States and Iran this month have been fueled by American suspicions of Iranian military activity. And there is no sign that Iranian leaders, who proudly regard their nation as a major international player and a successor of Persian empires, will curb their attempts to exert influence across the Middle East. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter On Wednesday, John R. Bolton, the White House national security adviser , asserted without presenting evidence that naval mines "almost certainly from Iran" caused recent explosions at four oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. Iranian officials said the accusation was "ridiculous," and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's leader, announced that his government would not negotiate with the United States . Even in talks with Europeans or others, he said, certain issues were off limits: "We won't negotiate our military capability." Mr. Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, both anti-Iran hawks, have forcefully and increasingly pushed for countering Tehran's foreign policy since last year. Iran's spreading influence   supporting Arab militias and political parties that include Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthi rebels in Yemen and a constellation of Shiite groups in Iraq   has also infuriated Israel and Saudi Arabia, both key American allies in the region. "We could get into a shooting war with Iran," said Representative Ruben Gallego, Democrat of Arizona and a former Marine who served in Iraq. "That's the danger over what Bolton is doing and what the administration is doing right now." Mr. Gallego, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, said he had been briefed on intelligence on Iran. He said Trump administration officials were "hearing what they want to hear, and they're being fed what they want to be fed, in order to push us closer to war." By contrast, it could take many months for Iran to come within one year of making enough fissile material for a weapon   even if it aspires to that. "It's not just about a nuclear weapon, as you know," said Morgan Ortagus, the State Department spokeswoman. "It's about Iran's support of terrorism in the region, their malign behavior throughout the region." The relentless focus on Iran's growing reach has led to clashes within the Trump administration; military and intelligence officials have said the Islamic State and Al Qaeda present much greater threats to the United States and its interests. Some analysts described the anti-Iran language used by Mr. Bolton and Mr. Pompeo as belligerent, alarmist and, in fact, paradoxical. The president's two top foreign policy advisers assert that Iran's government has been thoroughly weakened by sanctions, even while they accuse Tehran of being the most powerful bad actor in the Middle East. "Iran has been subject to U.S. sanctions and containment for four decades," said Ali Vaez , an Iran expert at the International Crisis Group . "Yet U.S. officials believe that Iran's clout has threateningly grown over the same period of time. Maybe it's time for Washington to rethink its policy toward Tehran rather than doubling down on the failed policies of the past." Mr. Trump himself has never expressed any strong desire to contain Iran on all fronts, as Mr. Bolton and Mr. Pompeo have. Last Friday, Mr. Trump announced he was sending 1,500 additional American troops to the Middle East. But it was a reluctant order, and the number was much smaller than what Iranian hard-liners in the administration had requested. As a presidential candidate, Mr. Trump called for an isolationist foreign policy and avoiding a Middle East quagmire. The administration's expansive policy against Iran came into sharp focus   and into conflict with Mr. Trump's instincts   last fall. At that point, Mr. Bolton and James F. Jeffrey, the State Department's special representative for Syria, began asserting that the United States would not leave Syria until all Iranian forces had departed. Iran, like Russia, has been a main ally of President Bashar al-Assad in the eight-year Syrian civil war. At the height of the war against the Islamic State, American and Iranian forces in Syria and Iraq worked in parallel   though never together   against the Sunni Muslim extremist group. In December, Mr. Trump declared victory over the Islamic State and announced he was withdrawing troops from Syria . He has since agreed to leave some troops there , and only once mentioned a desire for the American military to " watch Iran " from Iraq. Mr. Bolton and Mr. Pompeo, on the other hand, have persisted in a policy of subduing Iran as broadly as possible   and setting the conditions by which the American military might confront Iranian forces or their partnered Shiite Arab militias. On May 5, after the Pentagon received intelligence of what officials called a potential threat by Iran or its allied militias, Mr. Bolton announced the accelerated movement of an aircraft carrier and bombers to the Persian Gulf region. He said "any attack on United States interests or on those of our allies will be met with unrelenting force." Critics said that if there was a heightened threat , the Trump administration had provoked Iran by withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal, reimposing harsh sanctions and designating an arm of the Iranian military as a terrorist organization. Former American officials say that from 2011, when the American military departed Iraq, to 2018, when Mr. Trump left the nuclear deal, there were no attacks directed by Iran against American interests, which showed that diplomacy led by President Barack Obama had worked. Mr. Bolton's broad warning means the United States could take military action against Iran over tangential episodes   like a drone operated by Houthi rebels attacking a Saudi oil pipeline or airport, or an Iraqi armed group firing a rocket toward the Green Zone in Baghdad. Likewise, in announcing new economic sanctions targeting Tehran, American officials have stressed the need to curb Iran's foreign policy. "With this decision today, we expect to see more positive impacts to deny Iran the revenue it needs to conduct its foreign policy, to fund its proxies and satellites around the region, to fund its missile program," Brian Hook, special representative for Iran, said on April 22 after the Trump administration announced it was ending permission for eight countries to buy Iranian oil. But if the general aim is to counter Iranian policy, the Trump administration appears to be giving up its diplomatic tools in Iraq, a critical battleground for influence . Iran has planted deep roots there since 2003, when President George W. Bush toppled the government of Saddam Hussein, an enemy of Tehran. On May 15, Mr. Pompeo ordered the withdrawal of almost all diplomats from the United States Embassy in Baghdad based on a threat assessment related to Iran. Last September, he closed the American Consulate in Basra . The State Department also updated a travel warning for Iraq, prompting Exxon Mobil and other American companies to withdraw workers from projects that are partly aimed at helping Baghdad wean itself off dependence on Iranian energy . The moves upset Iraqi leaders, who welcome American engagement to help balance against Iran. They and former American officials note that even when the Islamic State took over large swaths of Iraq in 2014, the United States did not order a diplomatic withdrawal. "It's a government that wants us present," said Brett McGurk, the former special envoy to the coalition fighting the Islamic State. "If you abandon the field diplomatically, you needlessly cede to Iran."


NEW YORK (AP)   In a startling reversal of fortune, billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein was charged Monday with sexually abusing dozens of underage girls in a case brought more than a decade after he secretly cut a deal with federal prosecutors to dispose of nearly identical allegations. The 66-year-old hedge fund manager who once socialized with some of the world's most powerful people was charged in a newly unsealed federal indictment with sex trafficking and conspiracy and could get up to 45 years in prison if convicted. The case sets the stage for another #MeToo-era trial fraught with questions of wealth and influence. Prosecutors said the evidence against Epstein included a "vast trove" of hundreds or even thousands of lewd photographs of young women or girls, discovered in a weekend search of his New York City mansion. Authorities also found papers and phone records corroborating the alleged crimes, and a massage room still set up the way accusers said it appeared, prosecutors said. Epstein, who was arrested Saturday as he arrived in the U.S. from Paris aboard his private jet, was brought into court Monday in a blue jail uniform, his hair disheveled, and pleaded not guilty. He was jailed for a bail hearing next Monday, when prosecutors plan to argue that the rich world traveler might flee if released. His lawyers argued that the sex-crime allegations had been settled in 2008 with a plea agreement in Florida overseen by Alexander Acosta, who was the U.S. attorney in Miami at the time and is now President Donald Trump's labor secretary. "This is ancient stuff," Epstein attorney Reid Weingarten said in court, calling the case essentially a "redo" by the government. But U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman of New York said that the non-prosecution agreement that spared Epstein from a heavy prison sentence a decade ago is binding only on federal prosecutors in Florida, not on authorities in New York. The alleged victims "deserve their day in court," Berman said. "We are proud to be standing up for them by bringing this indictment." Epstein was accused in the indictment of paying underage girls hundreds of dollars in cash for massages and then molesting them at his homes in Palm Beach, Florida, and New York from 2002 through 2005. He "intentionally sought out minors and knew that many of his victims were in fact under the age of 18," prosecutors said. He also paid some of his victims to recruit additional girls, creating "a vast network of underage victims for him to sexually exploit," prosecutors said. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alex Rossmiller said that while there is some overlap between the Florida and New York cases, one of the counts is based entirely on New York victims. Federal authorities said new accusers have come forward since Epstein's arrest, and they urged other possible victims to contact the FBI. Some of Epstein's accusers welcomed the indictment. "The news of my abuser's arrest today is a step in the right direction to finally hold Epstein accountable for his crimes and restore my faith that power and money can't triumph over justice," Sarah Ransome said through her lawyer. Prosecutors in New York are seeking the forfeiture of Epstein's mansion, a seven-story, 21,000-square-foot townhouse less than a block from Central Park. The home, formerly a prep school, is across the street from a home owned by Bill Cosby and has been valued at approximately $77 million. Epstein's powerful friends over the years have included President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and Britain's Prince Andrew. His arrest came amid increased #MeToo-era scrutiny of the 2008 non-prosecution agreement, which caused a furor in recent years as the details came to light, many of them exposed in a series of stories by The Miami Herald. Under the deal, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution. He avoided a possible life sentence and served 13 months in jail, during which he was allowed out to go to his office during the day. The deal also required that he reach financial settlements with dozens of his alleged victims and register as a sex offender. "The last couple of years have helped build this environment where the public isn't willing to see these cases swept under the rug anymore," said Scott Berkowitz, president of RAINN, the anti-sexual violence organization. "I also think there was such outrage over the sentence that he got and what seemed like a very special deal that he got the first time. So I think similar to the first attempt to prosecute Cosby, I think there was a lot of public outrage at justice not being done. And so that helped lead the drive." Acosta has defended the agreement as appropriate, though the White House said in February that it was looking into his handling of the case. The new charges were brought by the public corruption unit within the U.S. attorney's office in New York, which normally handles cases against politicians. Berman would not say why that was done. Attorney General William Barr declined to comment on Epstein's case. Former federal prosecutor David Weinstein agreed that the non-prosecution deal applies only to federal prosecutors in the Florida, not those in New York. Authorities in Florida have said at least 40 underage girls were brought into Epstein's Palm Beach mansion for sexual purposes after being recruited around the world. Some of the alleged victims have accused Prince Andrew and former Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz of taking part in Epstein's sex ring. Buckingham Palace has vehemently denied any involvement by Andrew, and Dershowitz has accused the victims of lying about him. The non-prosecution agreement is being challenged in court in Florida. A federal judge ruled earlier this year that Epstein's victims should have been consulted under the law about the agreement, and he is now weighing whether to throw it out. Federal prosecutors recently filed court papers in the Florida case contending the deal must stand. "The past cannot be undone; the government committed itself to the NPA, and the parties have not disputed that Epstein complied with its provisions," prosecutors wrote. Prosecutors said they would oppose Epstein's release on bail. The defendant owns airplanes as well as homes in Paris and on a Caribbean island. "He has enormous wealth. The charges are very serious and carry with them a maximum sentence of 45 years, which to someone of Epstein's age is basically a life sentence," Berman said, "so we think he has every incentive to try and flee the jurisdiction." ___ This story has been corrected to show that the maximum penalty is 45 years in prison. ___ Associated Press writers Ali Swenson and Jocelyn Noveck in New York and Curt Anderson in Miami contributed to this report.


Make the most of your golden years without spending a lot. 20 tips to live comfortably off just a Social Security check Twenty-four percent of those aged 65 and over live in families that depend on Social Security benefits for 90 percent or more of their income, according to the AARP Public Policy Institute. With the average monthly benefit at $1,404, retirees who rely on Social Security to pay for all of their living expenses are on very tight budgets. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to make your benefits stretch, and there are plenty of discounts and perks seniors can take advantage of once they do retire, allowing them to live a rich life with limited funds. Click through to find out ways to prepare for life on social security . Delay Taking Your Social Security Benefits Retiring from work and beginning to collect Social Security are two reasons to celebrate getting older . Although you are able to start collecting Social Security at age 62, your monthly benefits will be significantly higher if you wait until you reach your full retirement age, which ranges from 65 to 67 depending on the year you were born. For example, if your full retirement age is 67, but you start collecting Social Security at 62, your benefits will be 30 percent less than they would be if you waited the additional five years. If possible, wait to start collecting until even after you reach your full retirement age. If you delay collecting Social Security until age 70, you will receive your maximum Social Security benefits . If You Already Filed for Social Security Early, Consider Withdrawing Your Claim Did you claim your benefits early and now find that you're shocked by the true costs of retiring on Social Security ? If you filed for Social Security within the past 12 months, you can withdraw your claim and restart at a later date if you want to increase your benefits. However, it's important to note that if you choose to withdraw, you must repay all the benefits you received up to that point. Still, this could be worth it in the long term to be able to max out your Social Security payments. Plan Out Your Social Security Survivor Benefits If you are married, it's important to discuss how to maximize Social Security benefits should one spouse die . When one person dies, the widow or widower can receive the deceased spouse's benefits instead of their own if the benefits are higher than what they were receiving before. So it makes sense for the higher-earning spouse to retire later so that when two Social Security checks coming to the household become only one, the surviving spouse will receive the greatest benefits possible. Move to an Area With a Lower Cost of Living Your Social Security benefits will stretch further when your cost of living is lower. If you live in an expensive location, consider moving to a place where you can live on only a social security check . Cities like Tuscon, Ariz. and Reno, Nev. have warm weather and plenty to do for retirees, plus their cost of living is low. And in Reno, rent is under $1,000 a month. Pay Off Debt Before Retiring To make the most of your Social Security income, it's best to pay off all debts, including credit card bills and mortgages, before retiring. This way you can focus on putting your benefits towards what you need day-to-day, rather than spending it on things you purchased in the past. Relocate to a Tax-Friendly State Most states and Washington, D.C. do not tax Social Security benefits, but you can make your benefits stretch even further if you live in a state with even fewer taxes. Alaska and New Hampshire levy no tax on sales or income, and Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming do have sales taxes but don't impose state income taxes or taxes on pension income, according to AARP. If you want to move to Texas, consider moving to El Paso, which is the best city to retire on a budget of $1,000 a month , according to a 2017 GOBankingRates study. Get a Roommate Splitting living expenses with a roommate or housemate is a great way to make your dollars stretch further, plus it can prevent the loneliness that often comes with being a retiree. A SmartAsset study found that in some major cities, renters who split a two-bedroom with a roommate save more than $800 a month over those who rent a one-bedroom on their own. Even if you are not renting, having a roommate can lower the amount you spend on utilities, internet, cable and energy. Take Advantage of Free Entertainment You don't need to spend any of your Social Security check to stay busy and have fun. Go to a museum with free admission or check out a library book to stay entertained during the day. You can also attend open mic nights at a local coffee shop or theater, which often do not charge an admission fee. Other free activities include attending book readings, going to a lecture at a local college or university and attending free outdoor concerts. Invest in an AARP Membership An AARP membership costs $16 a year, but the discounts can earn you the membership fee back plus more . AARP members get savings on health and wellness expenses, restaurants, entertainment, shopping and community memberships that go beyond regular senior discounts. Move to a Retirement Community If you are planning to relocate, moving into a retirement community could be cheaper than purchasing a new home in the area. "They're often cheaper than the surrounding homes in the market that are open to everyone," said retirement coach Sara Zeff Geber. Plus living in a retirement community makes it easier to socialize with other people your age. However, you need to be realistic about what you can actually afford with your Social Security check, as some luxury retirement communities can be really expensive . Go to Restaurants That Offer Senior Discounts Living on Social Security will mean you're on a pretty tight budget, but it's okay to eat out every once in a while   especially if you go to a restaurant that offers a senior discount. Many popular chains offer up to 25 percent discounts on meals for people 55 and older. For example, Chili's offers a 10 percent senior discount every day and Uno Pizzeria & Grill has a 25 percent discount for seniors on Wednesdays, according to The Senior List. Learn More: Find the Best Places in Every State to Live on a Fixed Income Ask About Senior Discounts When Booking Travel Having more free time gives you more freedom to travel, whether you want to go visit relatives who live far away or travel to a place you have never been before. Flights and hotels can be expensive, but you can save on both by taking advantage of senior discounts. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United all offer discounts for travelers age 65 and up, but you might need to call the airline directly to request these perks. You can save even more if you are an AARP member and fly British Airways, which offers up to $200 off flights for members. Many hotel chains, including Best Western, Comfort Inn and Staybridge Suites, also offer senior discounts. You can also save money by traveling during off-peak times since you'll have a more flexible schedule. Save While You Shop Sprucing up your wardrobe doesn't have to take a big chunk of your Social Security check. Many major retailers offer discounts to senior shoppers: Banana Republic gives 10 percent off to shoppers age 50 and up, Kohl's gives shoppers 60 and above 15 percent off every Tuesday, and Ross has a 10 percent off Tuesday deal for anyone age 55 and up, according to The Senior List. Don't Overpay for Prescriptions Medication costs can really add up. To save money on your prescriptions , always opt for the generic when possible. And consider joining a prescription membership program wherever you buy your medication to receive discounts and earn rewards. For example, the Rite Aid Rx Savings Program gives members 15 percent off or more on meds, and a 30-day supply of most generics costs only $9.99 with the plan. Spend an Afternoon at the Movies A more flexible schedule means you can go to the movies any time of day. Consider going to an afternoon showing so that you can take advantage of matinee prices. Not into the idea of an afternoon movie visit? Some theaters give senior discounts no matter what time of day you take in a flick. Cinemark offers Senior Day discounts, Showcase Cinemas offers discounted tickets plus popcorn deals for seniors on Wednesdays, and AMC offers up to 60 percent off tickets for seniors on select days of the week, according to Senior Discounts. To save even more, plan a movie night at home. Many libraries offer free movie rentals, so all you need to do is pop some popcorn to have the perfect night in. Get Outside An easy way to stay active for free is to go for a daily walk or hike. Make a morning walk around your neighborhood part of your daily routine, or visit a local hiking trail to enjoy the nature in your area. Going for hikes during times when most people are at work saves you the hassle of dealing with crowds, so you can really enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoors. Volunteer One of the best ways to feel good is to give back to those in need . Volunteer your time to a cause that's important to you   it's a free way to spend your time that benefits others as well. Go Back to School Many local colleges and universities allow seniors to take college classes for free thanks to tuition waivers for residents age 60 and older. Even if your local higher education institution doesn't offer a tuition waiver, you might be able to audit classes for free. This means you can attend all classes and lectures, but you won't receive a credit for the classes you take. One benefit of auditing is that you don't have to deal with exams and homework assignments. Try a New Gym Class (for Free) You might not have had time to hit the gym regularly while you were working, but now there's no excuse to not be active. Medicare members can join the free SilverSneakers program, which gives seniors access to over 14,000 gyms and fitness centers across the country. Not only do you have full access to participating gyms, but SilverSneakers members can enjoy free classes at the gym and beyond. If you've never tried yoga or want to dance your way to health, you can do so without spending a dime. Go on a Cruise Going on a cruise is a great way to visit a new area, and most come with all meals included so you don't have to worry about added expenses once you're on board. Many cruise lines offer senior citizen discounts, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Carnival. Click through to read more about what Social Security will and won't pay for .


NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The son of a former Louisiana Supreme Court Justice was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a 14-year-old girl. Pascal Calogero, III, will also pay a $5,100 special assessment fee, restitution to the victim, and have five years of probation when he is released from prison. Calogero will be required to register as a sex offender. According to the prosecutors, Calogero, now 60, was accused of conspiring with others to traffic a 14-year-old girl from Metairie. In September 2018 , investigators say one co-conspirator, who is only identified as J.B., recruited the 14-year-old to work for him as a prostitute and required her to give him all or most of the money she earned from prostituting. Between May 16, 2017 and May 22, 2017, Calogero came in to contact with J.B. when he received emails and text messages containing sexually explicit images of the 12-year-old from J.B. encouraging him to arrange a date with the victim. In addition to his dates with the victim, Calogero is also accused of occasionally driving the juvenile to dates with other individuals. On other occasions, Calogero also solicited the juvenile by sending sexually explicit pictures to adult men to arrange dates, negotiate prices and provided his residence as a location for the dates with adult men. Copyright 2019 WVUE. All rights reserved.


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The morning wave of team's Saturday at the Blessings didn't leave many birdies for the afternoon wave of teams. Defending champion Oklahoma State took advantage of their early tee time en route to an impressive 12-under 276 Saturday morning to take a commanding lead at 10-under par for the 2019 NCAA Div. I Men's Golf Championship. Texas A&M was the lone team to tee off in the afternoon to finish below par, shooting a team 1-under 287 to move into third place at 3-over behind an overlooked Stanford at 2-over . The Aggies' Chandler Phillips and Brandon Smith lead the way for A&M, both shooting 2-under 70 in the second round. Sam Bennett (+1) and Walker Lee (+3) rounded out the Aggies' lineup. BLOG: Updates from Arkansas | Live scores PHOTOS: Best images from NCAA Championship Fantastic day two for the Aggies as they sit in third place at the #NCAAGolf Championships. Post-round comments from Coach Higgins: #AggieGolf #GigEm pic.twitter.com/Q4bO1b3zwm - Texas A&M Men's Golf (@AggieMensGolf) May 26, 2019 After 54 holes, the field of 30 teams will be cut to 15 teams and nine individuals not on those teams for Monday's final stroke play round. After Monday, the individual national champion will be crowned and the top eight teams will advance to match play. Oklahoma State's Austin Eckroat sits atop the individual leaderboard after two days at 6-under. Notable teams outside the top 15 after two rounds are USC and Duke, while three of the seven lowest-ranked teams (Texas A&M, SMU and Ohio State) have played their way into the top 15. Sunday's third round starts at 7:50 a.m. ET. MORE: 'Jeopardy' fans ripped James Holzhauer for how he said Dr. Dre's name but here's why he did it Spurs' DeMar DeRozan 'possibly could be on the trade block' to Lakers How to Watch and Stream AEW Double Or Nothing Kevin Durant's contributions are stamped indelibly into Warriors' culture How the Bulls can help the Lakers facilitate an Anthony Davis trade


The party isn't over for these companies. Growth stocks with more room to grow. The old Wall Street adage is to buy low and sell high, but sometimes it s difficult to determine just how high a stock price can go. Stocks with strong underlying businesses or bullish momentum in the market can have more long-term upside than investors realize. It may seem tempting to take profits on a stock that is on a six-month winning streak, but investors who sell too soon are leaving money on the table. Here are seven stocks to buy that have gained at least 30% in the past six months that still have upside ahead, according to Morningstar. American International Group (ticker: AIG) American International Group has come a long way from the brink of disaster during the financial crisis. With legacy credit default swap issues now largely resolved, AIG has shifted focus from growth to risk-adjusted returns and cost efficiencies. Analyst Brett Horn says the company finally has a management team that is consistently generating results, including a vastly improved underwriting business and 12% annualized adjusted return on equity in the first quarter. AIG stock is up 37% in the past six months, but Morningstar still has a  buy  rating and $76 fair value estimate for the stock. Amazon.com (AMZN) It s no surprise to glance up at this time of the year and see Amazon stock up 30% over the past six months. However, just like in years past, analyst R.J. Hottovy says taking profits on Amazon now would be a mistake. Hottovy says investors are well aware of Amazon s disruption in the retail industry, but there is still no other company that is threatening Amazon s dominant e-commerce market position in the long term as the company ramps up its cash flow. Morningstar has a  buy  rating and $2,300 fair value estimate for AMZN stock. Citigroup (C) After years of lagging the market, Citigroup has come alive in the past six months, gaining more than 34%. Analyst Eric Compton says Citigroup plans to aggressively return $60 billion in capital to its shareholders over a three-year stretch ending next year. Citigroup is combating persistently low interest rates by cutting $2.8 billion in costs and growing earnings per share in the double digits. Compton says if the bank can prove it can weather the next economic downturn, investor sentiment will improve. Morningstar has a  buy  rating and $83 fair value estimate for C stock. ConAgra Brands (CAG) Vora says the ConAgra portfolio, which includes Banquet, Hunt s, Slim Jim and Orville Redenbacher s, makes the company a unique investment within the packaged foods group. ConAgra has refocused its business in recent years, selling off its private label and commercial businesses and acquiring Pinnacle Foods for $10.9 billion last year. Vora is projecting at least 1% organic sales growth in fiscal 2020. In the long term, Vora says the company s innovation will create value for investors and drive upside for the stock. Morningstar has a  buy  rating and $35.50 fair value estimate for CAG stock. Ford Motor Co. (F) Ford has been a market leader among major auto stocks in 2019, gaining 30 percent in the past six months. Analyst David Whiston says Ford made the right call by exiting most of its North American car segments to focus almost exclusively on high-margin trucks and crossovers. In addition, Ford is now investing heavily in electric and autonomous vehicle technology after falling behind competitors in updating its tech. Whiston says Ford s 5.8% dividend is also reliable in a market downturn given projected cash flows. Morningstar has a  buy  rating and $12 price target for F stock. General Mills (GIS) After a rough five-year stretch, General Mills has found its stride in 2019, gaining 36% in the past six months. Analyst Sonia Vora says General Mills has a wide competitive moat. Despite flat organic sales growth in 2018, profits got a boost from General Mills expanding operating margins by 0.3%. A more stable pricing environment, a revitalized set of brands and consistent low, single-digit sales growth should help provide solid returns for patient investors over time, Vora says. Mornignstar has a  buy  rating and $57 fair value estimate for GIS stock. Hanesbrands (HBI) Underwear and activewear giant Hanesbrands has gained 37% over the past six months, but analyst David Swartz says investors should think twice about cashing out. Despite a much larger-than-anticipated negative impact from foreign currency exchange last quarter, Hanesbrands exceeded Swartz s sales and EPS expectations on the strength of 75% constant-currency revenue growth from the Champion brand. Recent acquisition Bras N Things is also performing well so far. Swartz says Hanesbrands is well-positioned to continue to capitalize on the casual athletic fashion trend. Morningstar has a  buy  rating and $27.40 fair value estimate for HBI stock. Laboratory Corporation of America (LH) Laboratory Corporation of America is the second-largest clinical laboratory in the U.S. Shares have rallied 37% in the past six months, and analyst Debbie Wang says secular growth trends in medical diagnostic techniques and identifiable genetic markers should serve as a long-term tailwind for LabCorp s business and stock. Lower-cost labs like LabCorp have become increasingly popular as doctors and hospitals place more emphasis on pricing. Wang says LabCorp s investments in efficiency, automation and information technology should pay dividends for investors over time. Morningstar has a  buy  rating and $184 fair value estimate for LH stock. Wynn Resorts (WYNN) With the drama surrounding the departure of former CEO Steve Wynn now squared away, Wynn Resorts investors are once again focusing on the gambling business. Despite concerns about the impact of the U.S. trade war with China, gross gaming revenue in Macao is down just 1.6% compared to a year ago. Analyst Dan Wasiolek says 2019 will be a difficult year for Wynn due to renovations at its Macao Peninsula property, but the investments are necessary to maintain its high-end clientele. Morningstar has a "buy" rating and $164 fair value estimate for WYNN stock.


The weather report shows more rain is in store for Detroit today, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Today's forecast predicts 0.09 inches of rain, while the chance of rain will remain below 47 percent for the balance of the week. The next few days will also bring warm temperatures, expected to stick around through Monday. The weather will bring a high temperature of 84 degrees on Saturday. Skies will partially clear tomorrow, remaining partly cloudy through Friday. Winds will continue to be fairly calm in the course of the week, with the highest speeds tomo at only 8 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The NCAA's deadline for early entrants in the 2019 NBA Draft to withdraw and retain their college eligibility passed on Wednesday night at midnight. Although we relayed most of the draft decisions before that point, a few more trickled in late. Most notably, Western Kentucky big man Charles Bassey , who appeared ready to go pro , had a last-minute change of heart and decided to withdraw from the draft, as Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports ( via Twitter ). Bassey, who had been a top-80 prospect on ESPN's big board and was a candidate to be drafted, will instead head back to Western Kentucky for his sophomore season. Meanwhile, a list of early entrant decisions from Jeff Goodman of Stadium includes two withdrawals that previously flew under the radar. According to Goodman's list, Prairie View A&M forward Devonte Patterson and Redemption Christian Academy swingman Tony Goodwin II both pulled out of the draft before Wednesday's deadline. As our list of early entrants shows, that leaves almost an even split behind the college underclassmen who apparently remain in the draft pool (88 players) and those who withdrew (89). However, this list shouldn't be treated as definitive or official. While there were reports on most prospects confirming their decisions, we didn't get any updates on a small handful, including Jason Draggs (Lee College) and Ayinde Russell (Morehouse), so their status remains up in the air. Additionally, while the NCAA's withdrawal deadline has now passed, the NBA's withdrawal deadline doesn't arrive until June 10, which means the league won't formally issue a new list of early entrants eligible for the 2019 draft until after that date. In the weeks and days leading up to June 10, we can expect to hear plenty of updates on decisions being made by international early entrants, who weren't subject to the NCAA's deadline. A total of 59 international players showed up on the initial list of early entrants for 2019, but the majority of them will likely withdraw from the draft by June 10. At that point, we'll have a complete picture of which players will be draft-eligible on June 20.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.   Still a year away from beginning his college basketball career, Jamal Mashburn Jr. is already preparing for life beyond the sport. The son of UK great Jamal Mashburn was one of the elite recruits on hand for this week's NBPA Top 100 Camp, the annual showcase for many of the top high school prospects in the country. When talking about his recruitment, Mashburn Jr.'s list of possible college destinations was a bit different from most of his peers at the camp. "All of the Ivy League schools," he said during one interview session, specifically mentioning Harvard and Penn in a later scrum with reporters. "I just want a school that I would go to if I didn't play basketball," he said. "Having life after basketball is just as important to me as having life with basketball. So just picking a school that's right for me, that's going to be beneficial to me down the line and have longevity with me, that's big." Mashburn Jr. isn't quite the nationally touted prospect that his father was three decades ago, but he's no slouch on the court, either. Playing on the highly competitive Nike circuit for the first time this spring, the 6-foot guard from Miami is averaging 15.8 points per game and shooting 37.5% from 3-point range. He's the No. 88 overall player in the country, according to the 247Sports composite rankings for the class of 2020. "I think he's a true combo guard that wants to score," 247Sports' Evan Daniels told the Herald-Leader. "And he's wired up to get points. He can shoot it from all three levels. He's a little undersized, but he can put up points in a hurry." Mashburn Jr. says he's just as focused on his education as he is on his basketball career. His father was obviously a star on the court, both at Kentucky and for the 11 NBA seasons that followed, and he's since parlayed the money he made in the pros into an even more lucrative business career, with ownership stakes in several companies. Mashburn Jr. says he has no first-hand memory of his father's basketball days   he has seen plenty of YouTube clips featuring his All-Star dad   but he's had a front-row seat for the professional success that followed. Hence the early focus on academics. "He's instilled that in me," Mashburn Jr. said. "We've had a lot of conversations about how to be a good person, have good character, and also take the academics very seriously. I'm in the classroom, and I don't slack off. I take it seriously, just as if I'm playing on the court. "That's just as important to me." The high school senior-to-be is already planning to major in business in college, and he's getting an early education. "My dad, on the business side of things, he's teaching me a lot of things," he said. "Franchising. How to run your own company. Just different things that you can learn from a guy who made more money outside of basketball than he did in the NBA." Mashburn has also been guiding his son's recruitment. When Rick Pitino was at Louisville, the younger Mashburn seemed destined to play for the Cardinals and the coach that oversaw his father's college career. The Pitino and Mashburn families have remained close over the years, and Minnesota   where Rick's son, Richard, is the head coach   was one of the schools the recruit listed prominently this week. Notre Dame, UConn, Dayton and Georgia were among the other non-Ivy League programs to get a mention from Mashburn Jr. during the interview sessions. He said the new coaching staff at Louisville hasn't reached out. Neither has Kentucky, and he didn't seem to be expecting any recruiting contact from the Cardinals or the Wildcats, though he did say "it would be cool" to hear from John Calipari. "I mean, they're a great program," he said. "SEC competition. Coach Calipari, he gets pros. He gets people in the NBA. Overall, it's a great program." Mashburn Jr. says he plans to narrow his list following next month's Nike Peach Jam event. Then he'll look into some campus visits, and, hopefully, a college decision soon after. His dad will make for some pretty good company on those trips, and he'll be a valuable source of insight as Mashburn Jr. navigates the final stages of his recruitment. "He's been through this process, and he's been through everything (in basketball). So he's just basically being a guidance for me, as far as picking the right schools, knowing what's fake and what's real. And picking the best situation for me   not necessarily looking at the name of the school. But looking at, 'What is the best possible situation for me to accomplish my goal.' "     ©2019 Lexington Herald-Leader (Lexington, Ky.) Visit the Lexington Herald-Leader (Lexington, Ky.) at www.kentucky.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Related slideshow: Way-too-early top 25 rankings (Provided by USA Today Sports)


President Donald Trump is traveling Wednesday to the scenes of back-to-back mass shootings that stunned the nation and left at least 31 people dead, but his appearances in Ohio and Texas aren't being well received by all local officials -- some of whom say it would be best if the commander in chief avoided their grief-stricken cities. Trump landed in Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday morning and is speaking to those wounded and their families at Miami Valley Hospital. Trump will travel to El Paso, Texas, in the afternoon. But aides said they expected Trump to visit with some combination of first responders, medical personnel and victims' families when he makes brief stops in each city alongside first lady Melania Trump. On visits to sites of tragedy, the President often makes impromptu remarks, a scenario aides haven't ruled out for his Wednesday stops. The question his critics have is whether he will comfort their cities in mourning or deepen the divisions. Trump has at most moments of his presidency appeared more focused on driving a divisive political message than acting as a unifier. While he has expressed intense interest in appearing "presidential," including through the military trappings of the job, he has not eagerly adopted the tone his predecessors have used from the Oval Office or other official settings. The exceptions have usually come after national tragedies, when Trump has dutifully delivered straight-to-camera remarks from a teleprompter and visited with grieving families. But oftentimes the President returns to the same type of aggressive language in the hours and days afterward. This time, Trump has appeared sensitive to accusations he is racist or that his past language -- including references to an "invasion" of undocumented immigrants -- could have contributed to the attack in El Paso, whose perpetrator used similar language in a manifesto. A line in Trump's Monday speech condemning white supremacy was added by his staff at the last minute, a person familiar with it said. White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham denied this. She said, "At the direction of the President, condemning white supremacy was in every draft of the speech. I would challenge whoever says otherwise to have the courage to go on the record with their lies." But Trump quickly returned to picking partisan fights over the shooting. On Twitter Tuesday night, he mocked former Rep. Beto O'Rourke -- who has blamed Trump's rhetoric as a motivator behind the El Paso shooting and called on him to not visit the city -- for going by "Beto" rather than "Robert," calling it a "phony name to indicate Hispanic heritage." And on Wednesday morning, he referenced a Twitter account that appeared to belong to the Dayton shooter that retweeted messages supporting Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, suggesting that left-wing politics played a role in the massacre. The FBI, however, has not suggested a political motivation in Dayton. High-profile residents split on welcoming Trump But the contents of Trump's address -- which included no calls for expanding background checks or taking other major steps to restrict access to firearms -- did not satisfy some of the local officials the President will encounter on Wednesday. Democratic Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said Tuesday that she planned to meet with Trump when he travels there midday Wednesday. But she previewed a pointed message for her face-to-face with the President. "His rhetoric has been painful for many in the community," Whaley said. She said his remarks from the White House on Monday "fell really short." "He mentioned gun issues like one time," she said. "I don't know if he knows what he believes, frankly." He is facing similar resistance ahead of his visit to El Paso -- a city still awaiting a $500,000 payment from his campaign for services provided during a February campaign rally. Still, the city's mayor said he would meet with Trump to discuss his community's needs. "This is not a political visit," Republican Mayor Dee Margo said. "He is President of the United States. So in that capacity, I will fulfill my obligations as mayor of El Paso and hope that if we are expressing specifics that we can get him to come through for us." Resistance to Trump's habit of jetting quickly to the scene of disaster isn't new. After a gunman entered the hallways and opened fired on a school in Parkland, Florida, murdering 17 people, several students urged Trump to stay away because they were still processing their grief. Funerals in Pittsburgh had just begun for the 11 shot dead in the Tree of Life synagogue when the mayor refused to meet with Trump during his visit there. Protests could be heard in the distance as he laid stones and flowers on memorial stars. The White House has downplayed concerns about Trump's stops on Wednesday. "The President's the President of all the people," spokesman Hogan Gidley told reporters at the White House on Tuesday. "What he wants to do is go to these communities and grieve with them, pray with them, offer condolences and, quite frankly, offer thank you and appreciation to those who are first responders and put their lives on the line and are able to take out the shooter so quickly." Grisham also said Trump's focus will be on comforting victims, survivors and their loved ones. "Tomorrow will be about honoring victims, comforting communities, and thanking first responders & medical professionals for their heroic actions. President @realDonaldTrump is a true leader doing what's right for this nation," she tweeted. A test for comforter in chief Still, at the White House there has been an acknowledgment that Trump's tone and demeanor are scrutinized during his visits to the scene of tragedy. That includes by many Republicans, who have lamented the President's seeming inability to strike a unifying tone for more than a few days after moments of national crisis, including in the aftermath of white nationalist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and a devastating hurricane in Puerto Rico. Among Trump's aides, there is a tacit acknowledgment that he does not view national unity as a driving mission in the way past presidents have sought to bring the country together. Privately Trump has a sense of urgency about his desire to fulfill his job as comforter in chief. After Parkland, Secret Service agents advised White House staff to wait an additional day before scheduling the President's visit so they could prepare properly. Trump pushed back on the delay -- forcefully telling top aides to inform the Secret Service that he would be flying to Florida the next day. During visits like that one, though, Trump has sometimes struggled to convey his empathy. "I can't say I was consoled or helped," Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School senior Samantha Fuentes said after meeting with Trump following the shooting at the Florida school. In that session, Trump spoke about the shooter being a "sick puppy" and used the phrase "oh, boy" about eight times, said Fuentes, who was wounded in both legs. That echoed accusations leveled by Myeshia Johnson, the widow of slain US soldier Sgt. La David Johnson, who said Trump stumbled on her husband's name during a condolence call and suggested the only reason he knew it was because the report was right in front of him. At the same time, other victims and survivors have described Trump as engaging in his conversations and willing to spent long stretches with grieving family members confronting dark moments. When Trump gathered students and parents from the Parkland shooting at the White House, he held a piece of White House stationery with five discussion points written on it in black marker. The visible points included prompts such as "1. What would you most want me to know about your experience?" "2. What can we do to help you feel safe?" and "5. I hear you." This story has been updated with additional developments Wednesday.


West Ham United have given Manuel Pellegrini another weapon in attack, snaring Pablo Fornals from Villarreal for a reported $30 million. That fee is only trumped in West Ham history by last season's purchase of Felipe Anderson from Lazio. That moved turned out pretty well, to the tune of 10 goals and five assists. [ MORE: U.S. falls in FIFA rankings ] Fornals is twice-capped by Spain and 23 years old. He posted five goals and six assists from attacking midfield last season, two years after he moved from Malaga. His first season saw him tie for La Liga's lead in assists with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi with 12. West Ham had serious problems in the midfield last year, though most were injury-related with Manuel Lanzini and Jack Wilshere among the men missing plenty of minutes. And Sky Sports has quotes from director of football Mario Husillos , who knows Fornals well: "I personally have followed his career since he was a youth player with me at Malaga, and I know we have signed an incredible professional and an incredible character. … "To represent Spain as a full international at the age of 20, and then to have made over 150 appearances in La Liga by the age of 23, is a sign of great quality and character. He joins us a young player still with many years ahead of him, yet with strong experience and already proven at the very highest level." If he recaptures his magic from a season ago, the move could well take the Irons attack into the next level. West Ham United FC have uploaded a new video… #WelcomeFornals pic.twitter.com/HvCowMvc7E   West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) June 14, 2019 Follow @NicholasMendola


To some, there was a foregone conclusion that the constantly disgruntled and underappreciated Kevin Durant would jet from the Golden State Warriors in the offseason, seeking his own team to lead and the respect and happiness that would come along with it. Golden State reeled off five straight wins after Durant suffered a calf injury that threatened to keep him out the remainder of the playoffs. They made quick work of the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals and skated past a formidable foe in the Houston Rockets in the previous round, only increasing the likelihood that their two-time Finals MVP would leave. The vast majority of the league's talking heads discussing whether the Warriors played better and with more joy without Durant. As Golden State fell behind 3-1 in the NBA Finals, the idea that they were better without Durant fell flat on his face (although it's still arguable that they played more joy when he was out). With their back against the ropes and feeling the pressures of a Finals elimination for perhaps the first time since the genesis of their dynasty, the Warriors no doubt rushed Durant back on the court, with the forward getting in just one practice - not even the full practice - the day before the start of Game 5. An elite scorer, Durant would put up 11 points in 14 minutes but nine of those points would come from behind-the-arc, with the Slim Reaper doing his best to limit the strain he put on his body. However, early in the second quarter, Durant attempted to drive past Toronto Raptors forward-center Serge Ibaka when he abruptly come to a halt, losing the ball and limped sideways before reaching in the area of his Achilles as he fell to the court. Kevin Durant appears to aggravate his calf injury and heads to the locker room early in the second quarter. pic.twitter.com/VXu3SmTS8Y - SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 11, 2019 Warriors general manager Bob Meyers would confirm that Durant suffered an Achilles injury in a solemn postgame presser as he stated that he would accept blame, if there was any to be had, for Durant's injury. Meyers would add that the superstar would have an MRI on Tuesday. "It's an Achilles injury. … He'll have an MRI tomorrow." Bob Myers holds back tears as he explains the magnitude of Kevin Durant's injury. pic.twitter.com/glQ6j5hATe - SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 11, 2019 Prior to the game, ESPN and ABC's Doris Burke would report that Warriors head coach Steve Kerr didn't believe that there was a chance that Durant could do more than tweak his original calf injury by playing in Game 5. While much of the talk of Durant's injury will precede questions of whether the Warriors can win back-to-back games against Toronto without him, there's a growing pocket of analysts who have realized that Durant's injury likely effects his pending free agency decision. Though undoubtedly a max contract player when healthy, the timing of his injury causes him to lose significant leverage on the negotiating table, as teams are going to be unsure of his future health and play style. Durant wouldn't be the first star or superstar whose game took a step back after a major injury. One such player, four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins, is on his team. After showing himself to be a Hall of Fame caliber talent throughout his career, an Achilles injury suffered late in the 2017-18 season resulted in Cousins taking his talents to Golden State, the only team that was willing to give a player with his reputation and injury status a chance. Cousins just averaged 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 48.0 percent from the field and 27.4 percent from three, nearly All-Star level numbers for any big man. Here's the catch though. Cousins was undoubtedly a step slower, less aggressive and only played 30 games in the regular season. Furthermore, he averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.6 steals per game in the 2017-18 season while shooting 47.0 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from three. He may not have been a shell of himself but he was merely a shadow of himself last season. That could be the future that awaits Durant, who have just turned 31-years-old at the start of the 2019-20 season. However, fortunately for Durant, this injury doesn't have to effect his salary for next season. It may alter his approach to free agency though. Durant has a player option worth $31.5 million next season that he can pick up as he tries to work his way back to full health and prime form. For Durant it's not just about the money though, as playing on a team as talented as the Warriors - with three All-Stars on the court at any given time - only aids Durant's efforts to come back healthy. There will be less pressure for him to look like one of the two best players in the world. If he signed with the New York Knicks or one of the other franchises he's been linked to, that wouldn't be the case. They'd want the version of Durant that was the best player on the best team in the league these last two seasons. The long-limbed assassin who has led the league in scoring four times. Though a team starving for talent and relevancy may still throw the bank at Durant, it may dampen the desire of a team like the Brooklyn Nets - who Celtics impending free agent Kyrie Irving has been heavily linked to - as they've been making relatively safe transactions in their efforts to rebuild the franchise from the rubble of the Billy King era. After all, the Nets - like the Knicks - also have the pieces needed to make a deal for New Orleans Pelicans center Anthony Davis. Consequently, the likelihood that Irving and Durant will team up next season has taken a major hit. With Irving's reported interest in the Nets, it was already being thought that Irving was making his free agency decision whether or not Durant would come along with him. Nonetheless, for months analysts has speculated on the likelihood that Irving and Durant had a desire to join forces and create a new superteam - or at least superduo - in free agency. Between the money, comfort and familiarity Durant knows he can get with the Warriors next season as he battles back from his Achilles injury, and the potential pause given to the other franchises interested in his services, the free agent projections for the 2019 offseason may have been flipped on their head. MORE: Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse gets crushed for calling costly time out late in Game 5 Watch as jury convicts former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. of raping homeless woman Amendola and Stafford building strong chemistry this offseason 3 under-the-radar Steelers to break out in 2019 A brief history of the NBA's most recent achilles tears


The Atlanta Falcons offensive line has undergone a dramatic overhaul this offseason. Three new starters will be playing in 2019, as well as a few new backups. Despite all the changes, the unit will still be anchored by veteran center Alex Mack, who remains one of the most underrated and important pieces for Atlanta's offense. Even though he's now 33 years old, Mack is still playing at a relatively high level. According to Pro Football Focus, Mack was the best run-blocking center in the league last year, edging out Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Ryan Kelly of the Indianapolis Colts. "And while his run-block success percentage did drop a bit in 2018, he still finished the year as the NFL's best in the metric among qualifying centers at 15.90%." Mack signed a five-year, $45 million contract with the Falcons prior to the 2016 season. He's under contract for another two years. As valuable as Mack is, it might make sense for Atlanta to move on from him after the end of next season, though. According to over the Cap, cutting Mack after June 1 would save the team $8 million in cap room for 2020 . First-round pick Chris Lindstrom could replace him at center in that scenario. MORE: A spoiler-filled 'Jeopardy!' clip leaked, and it appears to show the fate of James Holzhauer Darnell Savage, Josh Jackson could unlock full potential of Packers secondary Raiders WR Tyrell Williams named 'breakout star' of OTAs Fans are realizing Inglewood stadium is shaped like Rams logo Roundup: Google and Amazon Facing Antitrust Scrutiny, Cruise Ship Crash Video, $344 Powerball Winner


The Sacramento Kings will receive millions in restitution from the U.S. Department of Justice after money was seized in connection with an investigation of a former team executive. Jeffrey David , former chief revenue officer for the Kings, pleaded guilty in January to taking money intended for naming rights and marketing for the NBA team and using it instead to try and flip two beachfront homes in Southern California. Prosecutors said the money, paid by Kaiser Permanente and Golden 1 Credit Union, was instead funneled into an account set up by David. The DOJ will give the Kings $13.4 million in restitution, which was previously seized by the investigating agency during their probe of David. "This decision to return the funds owed to the team is the direct result of the timely filing and successful completion of a civil asset forfeiture case filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California in August 2018, just days after the investigation began," the Kings said Wednesday in a statement. READ MORE: Sacramento Kings to get millions paid back after fraud investigation CHECK OUT KCRA: Stay informed. Get the latest Modesto, Stockton and Sacramento news and weather from the KCRA news team.


NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City will host 4 million visitors this week to celebrate World Pride for both a celebration of advancements in LGBTQ rights and a call to action in the face of anti-LGBTQ policies enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump. New York has been designated the site for World Pride this year to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising on June 28, 1969. The annual gay pride parade on Sunday will coincide with parades in cities around the world. The opening ceremony takes place on Wednesday with a benefit concert at a Brooklyn arena, and festivities conclude Sunday night with a concert on the Manhattan waterfront featuring Madonna. The anniversary commemorates the moment when patrons of a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village called the Stonewall Inn rose up in defiance of police harassment, leading to a national and worldwide movement for equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other queer people. LGBTQ people will celebrate their many accomplishments toward equality in the five decades since, including winning the constitutional right to same-sex marriage through a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2015. But advocates are also alarmed about losing those gains. The Trump administration has banned transgender people from the U.S. military, cut funding for HIV and AIDS research, supported the right of medical providers and adoption agencies to deny services to LGBTQ people, and aborted plans to gather data about sexual orientation and gender identity in the 2020 census. "I don't know what we have to celebrate. Right now I would love to feel that I have more pride than I have at present," said Larry Kramer, the playwright and founder of Act Up, which fights for AIDS research and legislation. Despite advances in civil rights, 32 states lack non-discrimination protections against LGBTQ people, according to the Human Rights Campaign, and 1.1 million Americans and 37 million people worldwide live with HIV/AIDS, according to U.S. government statistics. "Today our biggest problem is our inability to be united and to fight back in a strong way," Kramer, 84, told Reuters in an interview. Trump issued a statement of solidarity on June 1 to begin Pride Month, saying his administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality, while rolling back protections at home. "Trump alternates between saying we'll be good to you and then dismantling all sorts of programs," said Richard Wandel, a longtime gay rights activist. (Reporting by Daniel Trotta and Dan Fastenberg)


Jose Mourinho is a serial winner, achieving an immense amount at almost every club he has managed, whether that be in England, Italy, Portugal or Spain. And now, after eight domestic league titles, a Europa League crown and two Champions League victories, he may be set to make the leap from club to international football. And following a rather torrid time in charge of Manchester United, now could be the perfect time for a change, with the Special One previously suggesting he'd be interested in taking to the international stage. But now most recently stating that this sort of role could still be some way in the future, here's five international sides who should consider approaching Mourinho. Portugal Mourinho has already hinted at his desire to manage his home nation, making them a fairly obvious inclusion in this list. Portugal have enjoyed plenty of success in recent years, becoming the holders of both the European Championship and the first ever UEFA Nations League following victory over the Netherlands this summer. Consequently, the World Cup is all that's left to win for the ageing duo of manager Fernando Santos and star man Cristiano Ronaldo. But with the next World Cup not being held until 2022, could Mourinho take charge in preparation for that major tournament? You never know... Belgium Despite now finally looking like the force we always knew Belgium were capable of becoming, there could be further change to come in the not-so-distant future. Roberto Martinez's success with Belgium has caught the eye of Catalan giants Barcelona , who have been flirting with the possibility of replacing Ernesto Valverde with the ex- Everton boss. An opportunity to manage one of the greatest clubs in world football would surely be impossible to turn down, leaving the most exciting group of Belgian players in their history completely managerless. A manager of Mourinho's quality would certainly be a great replacement for Martinez. Argentina It's been a case of so close, yet so far, for Lionel Messi and his Argentine teammates, continually falling short in major tournaments. Like Ronaldo , Messi too is getting older and could be approaching the end of his international career, having previously thrown in the towel before rejoining the squad. It's almost accepted that the rest of the squad have never quite matched Messi's magic, with the Barca man being expected to carry his nation to glory. Jose Mourinho could be exactly what Argentina need to finally reach the standards required to win a major trophy. Colombia A left field choice, but Colombia could be a fantastic challenge for Mourinho to take on. Fellow Portuguese Carlos Queiroz is currently at the helm and has done an outstanding job of turning his side into one of the most feared forces in South America. But with this improvement comes an expectation of trophy success, and who better to achieve that than Jose Mourinho? Spain Spain have struggled on a managerial front in recent times, appointing a number of different coaches for various different reasons. The departure of Vicente del Bosque ended the consistency and security which brought the Spanish national side so much success. Del Bosque's eight-year spell included World Cup and European Championship successes in 2010 and 2012. His replacement, Julen Lopetegui, was sacked just prior to the 2018 World Cup while Luis Enrique resigned earlier this year for personal reasons. Mourinho knows the Spanish game following his spell in charge of Real Madrid and could be just the man to return the country to their former glory.


Seattle's Gaslight Inn is more than just a house for sale for many folks -- it is, in fact, more than just a conveniently located bed and breakfast, something it's been known as for decades. No, the Gaslight Inn -- now being listed for $3.5 million -- has a much longer history . The house itself dates back to the early 1900s, when the grand house was first built by Paul Singerman, a business owner and philanthropist in the budding Seattle scene, according to listing agent John Fox. By the 1920s, the building had become a rooming house, and in 1983, Stephen Bennett bought the home and worked to restore it to its original grandeur. RELATED: A rare, $2M floating home listed in Mallard Cove Over the years, he accomplished much: The home now boasts bold colors and dark woods, stained and beveled glass windows, and stunning tile work. It's the sort of touches that Fox says would be taken away or played down for a normal sale, but make up all that the Gaslight is. "It's the originality of the house is really, what sets it apart," Fox said. "The Gaslight is all dark woodwork and period colors; most houses you see an agent say, 'We want everything painted white, beige,' and bring in the stagers . But with the Gaslight it's just perfect as it is." Fox should know: Though he's now a real estate agent, he worked at the Gaslight Inn from 1986 until 2001, and worked to help get it nominated as a historical landmark four years ago. (The building received landmarks protections in October 2015.) RELATED: How did Capitol Hill become Seattle's gay neighborhood? A big part of that designation was its history after Bennett acquired the home: After he opened the house as the Gaslight Inn in 1985, it assumed an iconic spot in the city's LGBTQ community, becoming a refuge for families traveling to the area to bury loved ones during the AIDS crisis. It would also be used for political events, for both Cal Anderson, the state's first openly gay legislator, and Ed Murray , the city's first openly gay mayor. RELATED: Step inside iconic Capitol Hill 'House with the Yellow Door' "It provided a lot of us with comfort. The last 35 years have been the most important for that house," Fox said, noting that it's a feeling that the house still has in abundance. "It's like anybody's family house feels like home to me. We've had a number of repeat guests and it's obvious why -- they just feel comfortable there. Safe. "It's truly a special place, not just for me, but anybody who goes there." Click through the slideshow above to see some of the restoration and details of the Gaslight Inn. The home is at 1757 15th Avenue, and is listed for $3,500,000. See the full listing here .


The Seahawks achieved plenty of success with a questionable offensive line. They now have a solid offensive line, one that is gradually improving. And coach Pete Carroll is feeling very good about the offensive line for 2019, based on offseason workouts. "I feel, after seeing Mike Iupati come in and fill a spot that was opened up [at left guard], I really feel great about that," Carroll told reporters on Thursday. "And the way he mixed with [left tackle] Duane [Brown] and communicating with [center] Justin [Britt] and now on the left side just really gives us confidence, George Fant , too, and what he's doing, how we're playing him, moving him around." Fant, a former left tackle, has been used at tight end. "Last year at this time, George wasn't doing anything on the edge; he was playing all tackle," Carroll said. "Now we come back with a real clear idea of what he can do and how we can utilize him. And so we're just so much farther ahead in that regard and taking advantage of the mismatch that he creates. And there's not very many 329 pound tight ends in the NFL, you know, and it's fun to be huge." It will be fun to be a running back behind an offensive line that has quality players to go along with a 329-pound tight end. And it will be fun to watch what the Seahawks can do this year, as they potentially have the weapons needed to secure true balance on offense. Iupati replaces J.R. Sweezy , and Iupati sprained a foot during the team's mandatory minicamp. Carroll said the injury isn't serious, and Iupati should be good to go when training camp opens.


Golf's revamped major season began with one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. What will the second major tournament have in store? It's a tough performance to follow, but the PGA Championship annually has the best field in all of golf and 2019 is no different. Despite Justin Thomas' late withdrawl, the field is stacked once again. Tiger Woods is coming off arguably the biggest win of his career, Dustin Johnson is No. 1 in the world again, Rory McIlroy has been red-hot in 2019 and Brooks Koepka is still being slept on (allegedly) despite winning three of the last seven majors. With the 2019 PGA Championship teeing off Thursday at Bethpage Black, SI.com paneled its golf experts and asked them for their predictions. One sleeper to watch? Michael Rosenberg: Brooks Koepka. Nobody pays attention to him! (What? We're tired of that narrative?) How about Cameron Champ? Monster hitter, hasn't made a cut since February ... if he pulls it together this week, the New York crowd will go nuts. Daniel Rapaport: Matt Kuchar . It feels weird calling him a sleeper since he's leading the FedEx Cup, but most Vegas books have him listed around 40-1. That's mostly because the course seems a bit big for him. Still, no one has played better, more consistent golf than Kuch this year, and he knows he's running out of time to get out of the Best Player to Never Win a Major conversation. He's certainly a guy to keep an eye on. Stephanie Apstein: Ryan Armour. He's unlikely to win, but Ryan Armour is hitting 72.4% of his fairways this year, fourth-best on Tour. Mark McClusky: Patrick Reed. The guy who won at Bethpage in 2016 was Patrick Reed. He's had a tough year so far, with no finish higher than T13 back at Torrey Pines in January. But somehow I can imagine the New York crowd kind of getting behind the controversial Reed as a heel character, and maybe the good vibes from his win here can jumpstart his season. Matt Dollinger: J.B. Holmes. New Yorkers treated Sergio Garcia like golf's version of Reggie Miller when he couldn't stop re-gripping the club in 2002. But Sergio's yips are gone and Bethpage Black needs a new villain. How about the infamously slow Holmes? Nothing goes together quite like New York and six-hour rounds. How will Tiger play? Rosenberg: Top 15. Taking a month off was wise. Whatever Woods does, he must make sure he stays healthy. He drove it well enough over the weekend at Augusta to give me some confidence in that part of his game. But winning back-to-back majors with no reps in between ... on a long, difficult course this week ... against a field this strong? That's a big ask. Rapaport: He'll be in the mix, but this is Brooks Koepka's tournament to go out and win. So I'll say Tiger finishes in the top five, three shots behind Koepka's winning total. Apstein: Tiger will finish second, sparking at least one New York tabloid to declare him washed-up. McClusky: It's a total cop-out, but Tiger will perform as well as his driving can carry him. I'd be surprised if he's not in the mix, but feel like a win is too big an ask with his history of accuracy issues. Dollinger: As great as it was to watch Tiger's game hold up all week at Augusta, it was just as important to see the pressure and decade-long burden melt off his face when he tapped in on the 72nd hole. Tiger no longer has to wonder if he's ever going to win a major again he's done it. Don't underestimate how big of a monkey that is off his back. Tiger has played well recently, he's played well at Bethpage and he's playing pressure-free golf. Sounds like a good pick to me. Who will win? Rosenberg: Rory McIlroy. I love everything about this for McIlroy. The course favors long hitters. It's a tournament he has won twice. and all the pre-tourney attention is on Tiger Woods, so he won't battle the same kind of forces that occasionally mess with his head. McIlroy has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last nine starts. This feels like his week, and fun fact: I have never made a bad prediction about a golf tournament. (Editor's note: lol.) Rapaport: Brooks Koepka. This tournament seems almost too perfect for him. There's his recent major history three wins and a runner-up in the last seven majors he's played in. There's his form coming in he was one iron shot away from winning the Masters and cruised to a T4 finish at last week's Byron Nelson. And there's his course fit Bethpage is playing as long as any course you'll ever see, and it's going to put a premium on finding fairways, and no one has the combination of power and accuracy like Koepka does. Brooks Koepka and the 2019 PGA Championship are a match made in golfing heaven. Apstein: Brooks Koepka. I will keep picking him until he finishes worse than second at a major again. McClusky: Jason Day. Bethpage is going to be a long slog after a wet spring in the northeast, and to win majors, you've got to make some putts. I'm going with a guy who's got perhaps the best combination of driver prowess and a putter that could get very, very hot   Jason Day. He's got four top-10s so far this season, finished T4 last time the pros played at Bethpage in 2016, and at a course that might straddle the divide between a traditional PGA and US Open set up, something seems right for him this week. Dollinger: Tiger Woods. I feel pretty good taking Tiger with all of my colleagues passing, but I also really like Rickie Fowler's chances this weekend. He's finished tied for third or better in all four majors and it just feels like he's finally due to break through on one of golf's biggest stages. He has the distance and experience to win at Bethpage.


By Steve Keating LIMA (Reuters) - American sprint great Carl Lewis offered enthusiastic support for the Pan Am Games on Monday, but the nine-time Olympic champion had none for Donald Trump, branding the U.S. president a "racist" and a "misogynist". Lewis, who represented the United States at four Olympics and is widely regarded as one of the country's greatest athletes, arrived in the Peruvian capital ahead of the start of the athletics competition on Tuesday. When asked for his thoughts on equality in sport, Lewis launched into a scathing attack on Trump and his policies. "In America we have a tremendous challenge, there are a lot of issues going on," the 58-year-old African-American told a packed news conference. "We have a racist president, who is prejudiced, misogynistic, who doesn't value anyone outside of himself, so we have a major challenge in our country to deal with as well. "That doesn't mean we can't fight for what is right for people, and look at others where they might not have the same opportunity, or may have been marginalized." Lewis will be in Peru for six days as a guest of honor and will award medals for the 100 meters sprint and men's long jump. While it is Lewis' first visit to Peru, his history with the Pan Am Games stretches back to his international debut for the United States at the 1979 edition in Puerto Rico, where he won a bronze medal in the long jump. Lewis also competed at the 1987 Games in Indianapolis, Indiana, winning double gold in the long jump and 4x100m relay. "I turned 18 in Puerto Rico that year and it was a very important time for me," recalled Lewis. "My mother actually competed at the very first Pan Am Games in Argentina, and she spoke about that and how it affected her life, and in turn because of that she really wanted us to travel as kids. "If it wasn't for her and what she believed in, especially the empowerment of women, I would not have been in athletics, so that experience was big for our family and extremely big for me." Lewis was joined on stage by another U.S. sprinter and former 100m world record holder Leroy Burrell, who agreed that multi-sport events like the Pan Ams could be life changers for individual athletes and countries. Hosting the Pan Ams for the first time, Peru has already seen some of the rewards on the medal table as they enjoy their most successful Games ever with 23 medals. But more important for Burrell was the legacy in the form of state-of-the-art facilities that will be left behind. "We had an opportunity to go by the stadium today and the first thing I did was call back to the U.S. and say, 'Look at this, this is amazing, the facility is outstanding'," said Burrell, who is now an athletics coach. "To walk into that facility today I was amazed. That's the foundation that a champion or two will be built on." (Editing by Nick Mulvenney)


The Seahawks took a potentially significant step toward replacing Frank Clark with last night's addition of Ezekiel Ansah . Of course, they may still need some help there early in the season. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Ansah's recovery from shoulder surgery is expected to keep him out of training camp and perhaps longer, with some sources believing it could cost him the first month of the season or more. That will obviously be important for the Seahawks, after trading Clark to the Chiefs. They used a first-round pick on defensive end L.J. Collier, but Ansah's clearly a big part of their defensive plan. When well, the former Lions franchise player is one of the top pass-rushers in the game. But that's a significant condition, which he hasn't always met. He played just seven games last year, and has played all 16 just twice in six seasons.


A Tucson mother and daughter are joining a national fight against McDonald's by filing a complaint of sexual harassment against the fast-food giant. More than 20 sexual harassment complaints and lawsuits have been filed against McDonald's with the support from the American Civil Liberties Union and Time's Up Legal Defense Fund. The filings are a part of the "Fight for $15" effort to address workplace harassment. The ACLU of Arizona filed discrimination charges with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of the mother and daughter Tuesday. The two claim they were sexually harassed while working at a McDonald's location in Tucson. The mother and daughter joined others on Tuesday by marching to the company's headquarters in Chicago and sharing their stories at a rally. For more stories that matter, subscribe to azcentral.com . What are the teen's claims? The daughter began working at the McDonald's location in 2016, when she was 16, according to the complaint. She started as a cashier earning $8.50 an hour. She was promoted in April 2017 to crew member, earning $10.50 an hour, and then promoted to crew trainer. In November 2017, she was demoted and later fired in 2019. She said her shift manager gave her "unwanted attention," by touching her ponytail or neck as he walked by, or by brushing up against her. Her complaint cites "a work environment pervaded with sexually explicit language and sexually harassing behavior," which was reported to and condoned by top managers. The girl said she would receive comments and text messages about her appearance. There were inquires about her personal life, if she had a boyfriend, and comments with sexual innuendos between male co-workers regarding her. She said that a co-worker tried to kiss her when giving her a ride home after her family's car was repossessed. "Around the same time, I was subject to verbal harassment including being called a 'whore,' a 'ho,' a 'homewrecker,' and other names," she said in a statement submitted by the ACLU. She said that employees witnessed what was going on, including managers. According to the complaint, she told her father what had happened after she came home crying one day. Her parents reported it to the managers. The teenager met with managers and was told to "stop bringing up the past and to let it go," according to her statement. "Nothing came of the meeting and I felt ashamed," the statement said. A co-worker was transferred out of the store after her father reported his behavior to the franchise manager, but the person was transferred back into the location. "I dreaded going to work but my family needed the money, " the teenager stated. According to the teen's statement, she was harassed and retaliated against for reporting. She was demoted and disciplined for infractions and her hours were reduced. She was also suspended for two weeks and given undesirable work assignments. After Tuesday's march and rally, "I feel brave and hopeful for the future," the teen told The Arizona Republic . What are the mother's claims? The mother began working at a McDonald's location in Tucson in August 2017 as the primary breadwinner of her family of six. She worked two jobs. The mother started working as a crew member earning $8.25 an hour and worked her way up to crew trainer earning $11 an hour by February 2018. However, she was demoted in March 2019 and was forced to resign a month later, according to records. "At all relevant times, McDonald's maintained a work environment pervaded with sexually explicit language and sexually harassing behavior, that was reported to and condoned by managers," the mother stated in the charges. In the charges, she detailed hearing younger male crew members talk coarsely about how her daughter looked when she stopped by the location before her prom. The mother claims she was retaliated against for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. "I repeatedly spoke up and reported it. My husband also reported it. After I notified McDonald's about the harassment, I was retaliated against. I was passed over for a promotion to Floor Manager," she stated in records. She said in her statement that she was entitled to receive a merit raise but did not receive one for months and was disciplined for minor infractions and had her hours reduced. She said she was assigned to do undesirable work assignments like working the hot grill shift after shift. After inquiring about why she did not receive a raise and why she was pulled out of a management training class, a general manager asked her to sign a contract asking her to represent the company in a "positive manner" and to not "gossip." The mother told The Republic that after participating in the rally she found a sense of purpose. "Companies should see us as humans first, regardless of what position," she said. "People should be respected regardless of anything." The discrimination charges will be evaluated by an EEOC investigator. Have thoughts about Arizona's legal system? Reach criminal justice reporter Lauren Castle at Lauren.Castle@gannett.com . Follow her on Twitter: @Lauren_Castle . This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: McDonald's complaint: Arizona mother, daughter file sexual harassment lawsuit