It is a pop-up art installation of the most dystopian kind: Small kids curled up underneath foil survival blankets in chain-link cages, with audio of crying detained children wailing through speakers, dropped onto sidewalks throughout New York City. The guerrilla art installations, 24 in all, were plopped in front of the offices of news organizations, Google and highly trafficked areas of the city on Wednesday, depicting the most vivid sounds and migrant children detained by federal authorities at the U.S. southern border. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post "Papa," a detained child wept in one recording at an installation, a real moment captured inside a holding facility and published by ProPublica last year . Border Patrol agents joked with each other in that recording, as children cried out for their parents. The audio drew immense public outrage and demands that the Department of Homeland Security change its policies. The audio was so "haunting" and "disturbing," a local TV station said , a camera crew kept its distance from one installation to prevent capturing the audio on their broadcast. "Brought me to my knees just now," one passerby said . The installations appear to be made of paper made to look like a sleeping migrant child. Some include a girl's ponytail peeking out from under the blanket. City police have removed several installations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, including one in front of the Barclays Center. Others were left outside CNN, Fox News, Newsweek and other media companies. A video captured police tearing one installation apart, using an electric saw to cut loose a chain attaching the installation to a parking payment stand. Ad agency Badger & Winters developed the idea in support of RAICES, an immigration and refugee legal assistance nonprofit in Texas. "The litmus test of any society is how it treats children. By normalizing the detention of children in cages, we're only going further down the path of forsaking the rights of all children," RAICES executive director Jonathan Ryan said in a news release. Federal officials said last week it would open three emergency shelters to house approximately 3,000 to 4,000 unaccompanied children in an effort to curb overcrowding at border facilities. The shelters will be at two U.S. military bases and at a facility in South Texas. Border agents have apprehended more than 56,000 unaccompanied minors this fiscal year, a 74 percent surge over last year. And new government data obtained by The Washington Post showed that many of the 2,000 unaccompanied migrant children in overcrowded Border Patrol facilities had been there beyond legally allowed time limits, including some who are 12 or younger, The Post's Maria Sacchetti reported. Read more: HHS to house thousands of unaccompanied minor migrants on military bases and at Texas facility How Mexico talked Trump out of tariff threat with immigration crackdown pact


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Curious just how far your dollar goes in Southside Flats? According to Walk Score, this Pittsburgh neighborhood has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in Southside Flats is currently hovering around $1,100. So, what might you expect to find if you're on a budget of $1,900 / month? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental offerings, via Zumper and Apartment Guide . (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 2635 E. Carson St. Listed at $1,810/month, this 1,097-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit is located at 2635 E. Carson St. You can expect to find a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and air conditioning in the residence. The building features additional storage space and garage parking. Pets are not welcome. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 2331 E. Carson St. Next, there's this three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit over at 2331 E. Carson St. It's listed for $1,850/month. The building offers a fitness center. In the unit, you can expect to find air conditioning. Attention, cat owners: Your kitty is permitted here. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 1021 E. Carson St. Next, check out this 1,450-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit that's located at 1021 E. Carson St. It's listed for $1,900/month. In the residence, expect to find air conditioning and high ceilings. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 2134 E. Carson St. Located at 2134 E. Carson St., here's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit that's also listed for $1,900/month. The unit features air conditioning. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Clemson police are looking for a man they have dubbed the "Monopoly Man." Police posted the man's picture on Facebook and said he's using counterfeit money in area stores. The post says: "Do you know the Monopoly Man? Not the lovable Milton Bradley character of your youth either... the real one... pictured here. The one who likes to roll the proverbial dice passing poorly counterfeited bills in area stores. Someone needs to remind him there are no "get out of jail free" cards in the pile, and he's probably going to lose more than his $200 when he passes go. As if we don't have enough to do, now we have to chase you around "catch me if you can" style as if you were Leonardo DiCaprio and we were Tom Hanks and Frank John Hughes. If you know who this Rich Uncle Pennybags impersonator is, or you see him handing out more of his funny money, Detective Peppers would love to hear about it. You can message us here or give us a call at 864-624-2000. You may remain anonymous. I've had enough of the summer shenanigans. Just quit it already. You're cutting into my Facebook tomfoolery and whatnot." READ MORE: Clemson police looking for 'Monopoly Man' they say is using fake bills around town CHECK OUT WYFF: Get the latest Greenville news and weather. For live, local, late-breaking Greenville, SC, news coverage, WYFF is the place to be.


NEW YORK   Aaron Judge couldn't deny that a late-inning spark was lit by CC Sabathia losing his temper - causing a brief bench-clearer at Yankee Stadium. "We fed off that. It kind of fired us up a little bit,'' Judge said after the Yankees swung the momentum back to their side - in grand fashion   during another tight battle against the Rays. Judge's go-ahead, two-run homer was followed shortly by a devastating knockout punch by Didi Gregorius, whose grand slam completed a six-run eighth inning on Tuesday night. BOX SCORE: YANKEES 8, RAYS 3 And after a stunning, late loss to the second-place Rays on Monday, the Yankees danced off with an 8-3 win   restoring their AL East lead to six games before 40,401 fans. "These guys have shown the ability to come back and show some spunk late,'' said Aaron Boone, though the manager didn't feel his club required an on-field mixer to revive their chances. "I think we're always pretty lit,'' Boone said. "We're playing in this place, we know who we're up against.'' More: Yankees are OK with Aroldis Chapman's reliance on sliders vs. fastballs Sparking a comeback Sabathia and the Rays have tangled before, notably last September when he nailed Jesus Sucre in the leg, in defense of Austin Romine. This time, Sabathia said he wasn't yelling at Avisail Garcia following a strikeout to end the sixth inning; he was shouting to pump himself up. Garcia yelled something back and Sabathia had to be restrained from going after him by Gregorius. "Like holding back a bear,'' Gregorius said with a laugh. "(Garcia) might have taken offense to it. But it is what it is, I'm never going to back down,'' said Sabathia, who was trailing 3-1 at the time. After warnings were issued to both clubs (there were no ejections and no punches thrown), DJ LeMahieu's solo homer in the sixth cut the Rays lead to 3-2. Tables turned One of the Yankees' most exciting victories of the year came out of the ashes of Monday night's blown save by Aroldis Chapman. After belting three home runs   including the go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth off Chapman   the Rays' Travis d'Arnaud went 0-for-4. David Hale got him to tap into a huge double play with the bases loaded, ending the seventh and giving the Yankees an opening. With two out in the eighth and Gleyber Torres (walk) on first base, Judge just missed hitting a homer off the right field foul pole against lefty Colin Poche. "Once it goes foul, you've just got to brush it off, take a deep breath and focus back on the next pitch,'' Judge said. "It was an important pitch.'' On the next pitch, Judge launched his two-run shot into the right field seats for a 4-3 lead, his 10th homer of the year, igniting the Stadium and the Yanks' bench. Didi's turn Later in the inning, Edwin Encarnacion - who'd already homered for the third time in two nights - was intentionally walked with first base open to bring up the slumping Gregorius, in a 1-for-25 slide. "You pass the baton and keep fighting. I had two strikes and was able to put a good swing on a high pitch and it went out,'' Gregorius said of his fourth career grand slam. "Felt pretty good to come through finally. Especially against a lefty, that makes it even better.'' Breaking out? In his first three at-bats, Gary Sanchez struck three times - giving him a .109 batting average (7-for-64) with one home run since June 21. Sanchez lashed a double to left in his final at-bat. Boone never felt that Sanchez's slide was related to a thumb issue he developed during the series at Tampa Bay just before the All-Star break. "I think it's a bit of a tough stretch where…(he's) not putting pitches that he should in play when he gets that one to really pop,'' Boone said. "It's more of a foul ball right now or just missing a pitch. "Such is the ebb and flow of the season, but I don't think it's thumb related, no.'' Heart and hustle Before the game, LeMahieu was named the Yankees' recipient of the annual "Heart and Hustle'' award by the MLB Players Alumni Association. The award honors players who demonstrate a passion for the game and embody its values, traditions and spirit. The overall winner will be announced on Nov. 7. In his first year as a Yankee, LeMahieu entered Tuesday's game leading the AL with a .331 batting average. He also made two sparkling defensive plays at third base in Tuesday's first two innings. Asked what he'd learned about LeMahieu that he didn't know entering the year, Boone said: "He's got a little better personality than he lets on'' through his usually "low-key'' public personae. "I expected him to be a really good player for us and he's obviously more than delivered on that front,'' Boone said. "(He's) been so valuable behind the scenes in our clubhouse and what he's brought (on the field). "But I would say his personality's a little more exciting than might meet the eye.'' This article originally appeared on North Jersey Record: New York Yankees batter Rays late as CC Sabathia provides spark Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Inter have officially revealed their new Nike home kit for the 2019/20 season which pays tribute to a classic Nerazzurri away kit worn 30 years ago. The kit launch was revealed on the club's official website featuring players from Inter's women's team, and will be worn by both the men's and women's sides from the start of next season. Describing the new kit, Inter's press release said: "The club's new jersey takes inspiration from the classic away kit the Nerazzurri wore in the 1989/90 season, with a band of diagonal stripes stretching across the chest and stylishly intersecting the traditional vertical black and blue lines.  | NEW SHIRT! ⚫BREAK LINES. MAKE DREAMS  We're proud to present our new 19/20 Home Kit @nikefootball pic.twitter.com/jOFAeLPlrk   Inter (@Inter_en) May 22, 2019 "Diagonal stripes were also a key element of a former club crest used between 1978 and 1988, and here they form the focal point of a shirt which is beautifully framed by a white V-neck collar and white trim on the sleeves. "The kit is completed by black shorts and colour blocked socks   half black, half blue   taken directly from the neck of the Biscione, an enduring club symbol. Commenting further on the new design, Senior Design Director of Nike Apparel Pete Hoppins added: "Inter has an incredible home identity, so the challenge was to execute their iconic stripes in a modern and disruptive way, while also respecting their rich tradition. "We looked back at the iconic diagonal stripes used on the away jersey in 1989 as well as the old club crest and it led us to this very classic design with a break of diagonal stripes across the chest." The shirt will be available to buy from the club's official merchandise site, as well as Nike's official website. Inspiration: The Inter Milan stripes seem to be inspired by the '88-89 away and the collar has a white v-neck like the home shirt in 2006-07 What do you think of Inter's new shirt? pic.twitter.com/NjrckG4aga   Classic Football Shirts (@classicshirts) May 21, 2019 The Nerazzurri will hope that the new kit will be on display during next season's Champions League, with Luciano Spalletti's occupying the fourth and final qualifying spot currently with just one game of the season remaining.


Offseason training continues for the Chargers this weekend when the organization gets its first chance to evaluate its youngest players. The team's three-day rookie minicamp kicked off on Friday. Even though players aren't wearing pads and no hitting is allowed, Los Angeles will get their first chance to see their seven draft picks, 19 undrafted free agents and other invited participants work out at Hoag Performance Center. Here are four things to keep an eye on throughout the weekend. Defensive Tackles Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers lost three defensive tackles from the 2018 season, but they gained two key players in the draft with the selections of first rounder Jerry Tillery and seventh rounder Cortez Broughton. Both players are ideal fits for what the team looks for at the three-technique. They possess the size, length, movement skills, athleticism and offer a penetrating style of play up front to push the pocket and get into the backfield. There's no denying that they're enticing to watch on tape in college, so now it's just a matter if they can be just as disruptive as pros. Aside from those two, there's one undrafted free agent that could make a push to make the 53-man roster. That player is former North Carolina State nose tackle Eurndraus Bryant. The 6-foot-1 and 330 pounder was stout for the Wolfpack, and he has the ability to play behind Brandon Mebane with a strong showing this weekend, given their lack of depth at the zero-technique. The free safety the Chargers have been looking for Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers were desperately in need of a true free safety after spending many years without a consistent one. The team was able to see former Delaware product Nasir Adderley fall to them in the second round after being touted as a first rounder throughout the pre-draft process. Expected to play primarily as the single-high safety, Adderley has the ability to be versatile just like former first-round selection Derwin James. He can play some corner, line up across from wide receivers and tight ends and offers special teams value. It'll be interesting to see if Los Angeles takes advantage of that skillset this weekend. The bottom line is that it'll be fun to see his play speed, range and ball skills on display for the first time suited up as a professional. What does Trey Pipkins bring to the table? Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers addressed the offensive tackle position with their third round selection Trey Pipkins. Pipkins, a Division II standout, was a relative unknown to most people when the selection was announced at the end of Day 2. General manager Tom Telesco raved about Pipkins and how it's hard to find tackles that are tall, long and have really good feet that can work and are smart and have awareness. Pipkins is seen as a project who has the upside to start at left tackle in the long run, and is unlikely to earn the starting job at right tackle over Sam Tevi to start the 2019 season. Nonetheless, the big thing to keep an eye on is simply how he looks and where they play him at, whether that be at left or right tackle. With limited tape available on him, we haven't been able to get a good glimpse at what the former Sioux Falls product looks like. There's a lot of jazz about his movement skills and foot speed, but seeing how he can handle stronger edge rushers will be important as he lacks the size and strength at the moment. Who could be this year's undrafted breakout Charger? Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports There are always gems that are found in the undrafted free agent pool, and the Chargers have a history of doing just that. The 22 straight seasons that an UDFA has made the first 53-man roster at the start of the season is the best streak in the NFL. On paper, Los Angeles didn't bring in anyone that shined among others throughout their collegiate career. Instead, they targeted mostly depth players. But even though they didn't standout, there will always be the diamond in the rough players, which could be the case here. We mentioned nose tackle Eurndraus Bryant as a player that has a high chance of making the roster and contributing. Other possibilities include former Duke tight end Daniel Helm and former Michigan State Matt Sokol that could compete behind Hunter Henry and Virgil Green. MORE: The full story from the guy who got Danica Patrick a drink at the Bucks-Celtics game NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players 3 Raiders players who could have breakout seasons in 2019 Rumor: LeBron made a visit to Kawhi Leonard during Raptors-Sixers series Richard Sherman: 'The secondary wasn't the issue last year'


The Rockets believe Russell Westbrook 's talents will overcome what could be an awkward fit alongside James Harden in their backcourt, writes Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle . Houston and Oklahoma City agreed to terms on this offseason's latest blockbuster Thursday night, swapping the spectacular but inefficient Westbrook for steady veteran Chris Paul . Westbrook is only two years removed from an MVP season, but his explosiveness doesn't always make up for poor perimeter shooting and questionable decisions in the open court. He has shot below 30% from 3-point range in four of the past five seasons and is joining a team that relies on the long ball more than anyone in league history. However, Rockets officials are confident that he can reach the 33% to 35% range because he'll be surrounded by shooters who'll spread the floor and will be playing with an elite passer in Harden. Feigen adds that Harden has reportedly agreed to play off the ball more often to help Westbrook succeed. Harden will continue to operate as the point guard in many possessions, but Westbrook will also be allowed to run the offense, similar to their relationship in Oklahoma City. There's more tonight out of Texas: Rockets center Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to extend his guarantee date beyond Monday, tweets Kelly Iko of The Athletic. July 15 was the original deadline for his $1,416,852 deal for next season to become fully guaranteed. Seth Curry said in a radio interview this week (transcribed by The Dallas Morning News ) that familiarity and his respect for coach Rick Carlisle were factors in his decision to return to the Mavericks. Curry signed a four-year deal this week that brings him back to Dallas after two years away. "I played some of my best basketball when I was there a couple of years ago, so I'm excited to rejoin the team and help get them back to the playoffs," Curry said. "… I wanted to get back to playing with guys like Luka (Doncic) and ( Kristaps Porzingis ). Unselfish guys. Luka's one of the best passers in the league right now. … I'm excited about the opportunity." DeMarre Carroll talked with the Bucks before joining the Spurs, but Milwaukee's cap situation limited what the team could offer, relays Jabari Young of The Athletic . Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer, a former assistant in San Antonio, highly recommended the organization to Carroll, as did Nets GM Sean Marks, a former Spurs executive.


The Arizona Cardinals will open their 2019 season in 48 days. We will look at some stats in team history for the No. 48. Three players have had 48 receptions in a season. John Brown was the last to do it in 2014. Ernie Jones averaged 48.3 receiving yards per game in 1990. A player has scored 48 points in a season 16 times. The last to do it was Larry Fitzgerald in 2011. Neil Rackers attempted 48 extra points in 2007. Neil O'Donaghue made 48 extra points in 1984. Six different players rushed 48 times in a season. Ollie Matson averaged 48.1 rushing yards per game in 1957. Neil Lomax was sacked 48 times in 1987. Tight end Leonard Pope had 48 career receptions from 2006-2008. Two others also had 48 receptions in their Cardinals career. Alfonso Smith had 48 career rushing attempts with the Cardinals from 2010-2013. There have been seven games with a QB attempting 48 passes. Carson Palmer and Kurt Warner both did it twice. Jake Plummer, Kevin Kolb and Neil Lomax each did it once. Since 1950, a player has had 48 rushing yards in a game 22 times. Query Results Table Rush Rush Rush Rush Player Date Opp Result Att Yds Y/A TD Ralph Pasquariello 1951-12-02 @ CLE L 28-49 8 48 6.00 0 Prentice Gautt 1961-09-17 @ NYG W 21-10 10 48 4.80 0 Prentice Gautt 1962-10-21 CLE L 7-34 6 48 8.00 0 Joe Childress 1963-11-17 @ CLE W 20-14 11 48 4.36 0 Prentice Gautt 1967-10-30 GNB L 23-31 10 48 4.80 0 Cid Edwards 1968-10-27 NOR W 31-17 2 48 24.00 0 John Gilliam 1970-11-16 @ DAL W 38-0 1 48 48.00 1 Johnny Roland 1971-12-12 @ PHI L 7-19 11 48 4.36 0 Donny Anderson 1973-12-16 DAL L 3-30 8 48 6.00 0 Terry Metcalf 1974-11-24 @ NYG W 23-21 15 48 3.20 0 Wayne Morris 1978-09-17 WAS L 10-28 12 48 4.00 0 Wayne Morris 1978-10-08 BAL L 17-30 11 48 4.36 1 Theotis Brown 1980-12-21 WAS L 7-31 6 48 8.00 1 Ottis Anderson 1981-09-20 WAS W 40-30 20 48 2.40 1 Johnny Johnson 1991-12-08 WAS L 14-20 13 48 3.69 2 Ivory Lee Brown 1992-10-04 WAS W 27-24 10 48 4.80 1 Johnny Johnson 1992-12-06 SDG L 21-27 15 48 3.20 1 LeShon Johnson 1996-11-17 NYG W 31-23 17 48 2.82 1 Jake Plummer 2002-10-27 @ SFO L 28-38 5 48 9.60 1 Josh McCown 2003-12-14 CAR L 17-20 6 48 8.00 1 Player Date Opp Result Att Yds Y/A TD Beanie Wells 2012-11-25 STL L 17-31 17 48 2.82 2 David Johnson 2018-09-16 @ LAR L 0-34 13 48 3.69 0 Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com : View Original Table Generated 7/22/2019. It has been done 44 times with receiving yards. Query Results Table Rece Rece Rece Rece Player Date Opp Result Rec Yds Y/R TD Fran Polsfoot 1951-09-30 PHI L 14-17 3 48 16.00 0 Don Stonesifer 1951-09-30 PHI L 14-17 1 48 48.00 0 John David Crow 1958-10-19 @ NYG W 23-6 4 48 12.00 0 Bobby Watkins 1958-12-13 @ PIT L 21-38 1 48 48.00 1 Taz Anderson 1962-09-23 @ GNB L 0-17 4 48 12.00 0 Joe Childress 1962-09-30 @ WAS L 14-24 3 48 16.00 0 Joe Childress 1964-10-18 WAS W 38-24 2 48 24.00 0 Bobby Joe Conrad 1966-12-04 @ DAL L 17-31 4 48 12.00 0 Willis Crenshaw 1969-11-30 PIT W 47-10 2 48 24.00 0 Cid Edwards 1969-11-30 PIT W 47-10 5 48 9.60 0 Jackie Smith * 1970-11-16 @ DAL W 38-0 2 48 24.00 0 Jackie Smith * 1971-09-27 NYJ W 17-10 2 48 24.00 0 Dave Williams 1971-11-07 DAL L 13-16 2 48 24.00 1 Jackie Smith * 1974-12-15 NYG W 26-14 3 48 16.00 1 Mel Gray 1976-11-21 WAS L 10-16 2 48 24.00 0 Terry Metcalf 1976-11-21 WAS L 10-16 1 48 48.00 1 Al Chandler 1978-12-17 ATL W 42-21 4 48 12.00 1 Mel Gray 1979-09-16 PIT L 21-24 1 48 48.00 0 Mel Gray 1979-11-25 @ CIN L 28-34 3 48 16.00 0 Mel Gray 1980-10-19 @ WAS L 0-23 2 48 24.00 0 Player Date Opp Result Rec Yds Y/R TD Ottis Anderson 1980-10-26 @ BAL W 17-10 4 48 12.00 0 Pat Tilley 1983-10-30 MIN W 41-31 5 48 9.60 1 Roy Green 1984-09-30 MIA L 28-36 4 48 12.00 0 Earl Ferrell 1985-09-08 @ CLE W 27-24 3 48 16.00 0 Roy Green 1985-12-08 NOR W 28-16 2 48 24.00 0 J.T. Smith 1988-10-23 CLE L 21-29 5 48 9.60 1 J.T. Smith 1990-10-14 DAL W 20-3 3 48 16.00 0 Larry Centers 1991-11-10 NYG L 14-21 3 48 16.00 0 Larry Centers 1994-11-20 PHI W 12-6 6 48 8.00 0 Gary Clark 1994-11-27 CHI L 16-19 3 48 16.00 0 Frank Sanders 1995-10-15 WAS W 24-20 4 48 12.00 0 Pat Carter 1996-11-10 @ WAS W 37-34 4 48 12.00 0 Rob Moore 1999-09-19 @ MIA L 16-19 2 48 24.00 0 Jason McAddley 2002-12-08 DET W 23-20 5 48 9.60 0 Emmitt Smith * 2003-12-28 MIN W 18-17 3 48 16.00 0 Anquan Boldin 2004-12-05 @ DET L 12-26 5 48 9.60 0 Anquan Boldin 2004-12-19 STL W 31-7 4 48 12.00 0 Bryant Johnson 2006-11-26 @ MIN L 26-31 4 48 12.00 0 J.J. Arrington 2008-12-14 MIN L 14-35 7 48 6.86 0 Larry Fitzgerald 2009-12-27 STL W 31-10 5 48 9.60 1 Player Date Opp Result Rec Yds Y/R TD Rob Housler 2012-09-30 MIA W 24-21 2 48 24.00 0 Larry Fitzgerald 2013-10-27 ATL W 27-13 4 48 12.00 1 Jaron Brown 2014-12-07 KAN W 17-14 2 48 24.00 1 Larry Fitzgerald 2018-12-02 @ GNB W 20-17 3 48 16.00 0 Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com : View Original Table Generated 7/22/2019. We will be back tomorrow for stats for the No. 47. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio . View embedded content MORE: The Twins pulled off a beautiful triple play against the Yankees and fans loved it Stephen A. 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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart has been selected to lead the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee. It was announced Friday that Barnhart would work with committee chairman Kevin White, Duke's athletic director, during the upcoming season before succeeding him in the 2020-21 season. Barnhart says being asked to serve in the role by his colleagues on the committee is one of the highest honors he has received. The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee is in charge of selecting, seeding and bracketing schools each year for the NCAA Tournament. --- More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25


12 award-winning SUVs to suit every budget Experience so much winning with one of these SUVs No matter how much you might be looking to spend, life is too short to settle for second place . That means when it comes to picking a family SUV , whatever your needs might be, you can have one which has been recognized as a leader. Our collection includes everything from compact crossovers , to full-size luxury SUVs, plus all those in between. Whether it be a top choice for safety, a design award winner, or an expert best pick, all of these SUVs are winners. Research a new car on MSN Autos 2019 Subaru Forester Starting MSRP: $24,295 The biggest Forester to date brought greater interior space, better crash protection, and extra driver assistance technology when launched in 2018. All Foresters are powered by Subaru s 2.5-liter boxer flat-four engine, producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard, and all versions feature Active Torque Vectoring to ensure power goes to the wheels with the most grip. Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring models come with X-Mode, which allows the driver to tune the engine, gearbox and chassis for optimum performance in mud and snow. It was enough to impress the Northwest Automotive Press Association, which named the 2019 Forester Sport as the best Compact Family SUV at its annual  Mudfest  competition. So even if your Forester stays firmly on asphalt, you can still be proud of how it could handle itself in the mud. Research the Subaru Forester on MSN Autos 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Starting MSRP: $36,950 Hyundai s battery-powered version of the Kona compact SUV found itself voted the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. That is a major achievement, with the judges believing the EV Kona could convince even the most skeptical drivers to try electric. All Kona EVs use a 201 horsepower electric motor, powered by a 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. EPA estimated figures show a total range of 258 miles, and the Kona is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds. Standard features on the base SEL trim include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 7-inch multimedia touchscreen, heated seats, and a rear view camera. Opting for the $41,400 Limited trim adds leather seats and LED headlights, with the range-topping $44,900 Ultimate boasting a heads-up display and active cruise control. Explore the Hyundai Kona EV on MSN Autos 2019 Chevrolet Equinox Starting MSRP: $24,995 If reliability matters most of all, then the Chevrolet Equinox is the one to pick, according to the 2019 J.D. Power U.S. Dependability Survey. Amongst a study of owners of three-year-old vehicles, the Equinox took the prize for most dependable Compact SUV. The platform-sharing GMC Terrain was a notable runner up. Engine choices for the Equinox include 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder units, with a 1.6-liter turbo diesel also available. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive offered on all trim levels except the base  L  model. With room for five, and the potential for up to 63.90-cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat, the Equinox offers usable practicality. Keyless entry is standard across the range, along with climate control plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Research the Chevrolet Equinox on MSN Autos 2020 Kia Telluride Starting MSRP: $31,690 Designed in Irvine, California and built at Kia s factory in West Point, Georgia, the Telluride was created in America with American buyers firmly in mind. It certainly did enough to impress in the Lone Star State, where the Texas Auto Writers Association made it their official  CUV of Texas  for 2019. Only one engine is offered a present, with the 3.8-liter  Lambda-II  gasoline V-6 producing 291 horsepower, and 262 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, with front-wheel drive the default layout. All-wheel drive can be specified as an option. Seating for eight is available on key trim levels, with the Telluride rated as being capable of towing up to 5,000 lb. An 8-inch multimedia touchscreen is standard, incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, Sirius Satellite radio, and voice recognition. Most important of all, the Telluride features five USB sockets for charging devices, with six available on higher trim levels. Check out the Kia Telluride on MSN Autos 2019 Porsche Macan Starting MSRP: $51,150 The facelifted 2019 Porsche Macan gains a mildly updated exterior, along with a revised interior that features an imposing 10.9-inch touchscreen as standard. Powering the Macan is a 248 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, capable of achieving a 141 mph top speed. The Macan S is even more powerful, with a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 producing 348 horsepower. Both models are all-wheel drive, and use Porsche s seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. LED headlights, satellite navigation, tri-zone climate control, and a 10-speaker audio system are all part of the factory specification. If you need to find a reason to help justify picking a Porsche as an SUV, how about the impressive way it retains value? Kelley Blue Book awarded it the prize of Best Resale Value in the Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover category for 2019. Find out more about the Porsche Macan on MSN Autos 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Starting MSRP: $31,945 According to Jeep, the fourth-generation Grand Cherokee has won more awards than any other SUV in history. With more than 30 accolades collected since 2011, it is more than likely to have taken a prize that fits your requirements. One of the most recent wins was the position of  Most Satisfying' mid-size SUV in the 2018 AutoPacific awards. The company s market research covers everything from seating comfort, to buying experience and reliability, to find the cars which satisfy their owners. The Grand Cherokee range is vast, stretching from the base model Laredo with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine, through to the epic Trackhawk. Powered by the 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V-8 engine used in the Dodge Hellcat muscle cars, the Trackhawk produces 707 horsepower! All trim levels of the Grand Cherokee feature a 7-inch multimedia touchscreen, air conditioning, keyless entry, and a rear view camera as standard equipment. Explore the Jeep Grand Cherokee on MSN Autos 2019 Volvo XC40 Starting MSRP: $34,345 Despite being less than two years old, the Volvo XC40 seems out to take the Grand Cherokee s crown as the most awarded SUV. The XC40 bagged the European Car of the Year Award in 2018, along with a host of trophies from across the globe. It was made the Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year for 2019 by the Midwest Automotive Media Association. So if you need an SUV to cruise along Chicago s Magnificent Mile, the XC40 is clearly the one for you. A pair of 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engines are on offer. The T4 version makes 187 horsepower, and comes in front-wheel drive format, whilst the 248 horsepower T5 comes standard with all-wheel drive. Both engines are matched with an automatic transmission. The entry-level Momentum version comes with leather seats, a 9-inch central touchscreen, digital dashboard, power seats, and LED headlights. Opt for the plush Inscription model and you will even get a gearshifter crafted from solid crystal! Research the Volvo XC40 on MSN Autos 2019 Infiniti QX50 Starting MSRP: $36,650 Along with the dramatic exterior styling and luxurious interior, underneath the hood is where the 2019 QX50 is attracting the most attention from automotive experts. Powering this SUV is Nissan s 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, but with a special trick up its sleeve. Variable compression technology allows the turbocharged unit to produce 268 horsepower, but also achieve an EPA combined fuel economy of 27 mpg. It meant the engine found its way to  Wards 10 Best Engines  list for 2019, but the cabin of the QX50 was also given honoree recognition in the 2018 Interior Design Awards. The swooping dashboard design, high-quality material choices, and ambient lighting clearly impressed the judges. Automatic LED headlights, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, power seats, and a wealth of safety equipment are standard on all versions. All-wheel drive can also be added to all trim levels for a $2,000 premium. Explore the Infiniti Q50 on MSN Autos 2019 Lincoln Navigator Starting MSRP: $73,205 Proving there really is a successful SUV to suit all tastes and budget, the dominating presence of the Lincoln Navigator also happens to be an award winner. According to the New England Motor Press Association, the Navigator is their top pick for the  Best in Class Full-Size Luxury SUV  in 2019. There is no doubting the luxury appeal of the fourth-generation Navigator, which features class-leading space in the second and third rows of seating. Those who still want more can opt for the long-wheelbase  L  version, which adds an extra 9.1-inches of space. All Navigators use a turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, shared with the Ford F-150 Raptor pickup. The 10-speed automatic transmission uses dashboard buttons and steering wheel-mounted paddles for manual shifting. Four-wheel drive models also gain a two-speed transfer case. Pick the Black Label Navigator, which begins at $96,205, to own one of the most expensive vehicles ever made by a Ford brand. It means acres of leather and genuine wood trim inside, a 20-speaker audio system, power-deployable running boards, and even a heavy-duty tow package. Read more about the Lincoln Navigator on MSN Autos 2019 BMW X2 Starting MSRP: $36,400 The X2 is one of the latest compact SUV models from BMW, which aims to capture bold design and on-road performance in a crossover body. It was the unconventional shape of the X2 which helped it scoop a prize in the automotive section of the 2018 iF Design Awards. The X2 won particular praise for how it invoked ideas of classic BMW coupes, but added a modern SUV twist. At present, buyers can pick an X2 with two different flavors of TwinPower 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The X2 28i models feature 228 horsepower in front-wheel or all-wheel drive versions. Topping the range is the X2 M35i, which has 302 horsepower and the ability to hit 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds. A power tailgate, keyless entry, parking sensors, rear view camera, and Apple CarPlay are standard on all versions. The M35i gains larger 18-inch alloy wheels and a special bodykit to mark it out from the herd. Check out the BMW X2 on MSN Autos 2020 Subaru Ascent Starting MSRP: $31,995 Subaru s flagship SUV is the largest vehicle ever offered by the brand, and comes in seven- or eight-seater configurations across three rows. A turbocharged 2.4-liter boxer flat-four engine powers all Ascent versions, with 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque available. Subaru s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission is also standard, with an eight-speed manual mode. This is combined with Subaru s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, along with Hill Descent Control for the X-Mode, and a towing capacity of up to 5,000 lb. Enough for the Ascent to be voted the 2019 Rocky Mountain SUV of the Year. All Ascents include three-zone automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a 6.5-inch multimedia touchscreen. The $45,045 Touring model is the fanciest Ascent, and includes a panoramic power moonroof, 14-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system, and Java Brown leather seats. Research the Subaru Ascent on MSN Autos 2019 Audi Q8 Starting MSRP: $67,400 Even being one of the newest and priciest SUVs on our list is no barrier to the Audi Q8 claiming an award already. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the full-size luxury crossover Q8 as one of the 'Top Safety' picks for 2019, when combined with LED Matrix lighting. A key part of the Q8's safety kit is the Pre Sense Front system. This is capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists whilst the Q8 is travelling at up to 53 mph, and brake automatically to prevent a collision. All Q8 models in the USA come with a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 gasoline engine, producing 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system is standard, as is an eight-speed automatic transmission. Those who want to really make their Q8 look special can opt for the 'Year One' package. Offered on Premium Plus and Prestige models, this adds 22-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels, illuminated door sills, and a distinctive Black Optic exterior kit. Explore the Audi Q8 on MSN Autos


A juvenile has been arrested after the Indianapolis Fire Department said a blaze at an east-side apartment complex was intentionally set. At 10:38 p.m. June 27, 14 IFD units and three Lawrence City Fire Department units were dispatched to Stonybrook Commons Apartments after receiving multiple calls about a fire coming from the second floor of a two-story apartment building. The first unit arrived on scene three minutes later, IFD said. Fire and smoke were showing from the rear of the second floor, and the blaze was put out at 11:23 p.m. The blaze left 23 residents displaced, one person slightly injured, and caused an estimated $125,000 in damage, IFD said. On Friday, IFD ruled the cause of the fire arson, and said one juvenile has been arrested. Crime: 2 Fishers men arrested in July Fourth burning of American flag, police say Fire investigators are working with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, and the investigation into the fire is ongoing. Support our journalism Become an IndyStar subscriber today to support stories like this one. Get unlimited digital access here! Andrew Clark is Facebook editor for IndyStar. Call him at 317-444-6484 or email him at andrew.clark@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @Clarky_Tweets . This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Stonybrook Commons fire intentionally set, IFD says, juvenile arrested


Viktor Maslov is number 36 in 90min's Top 50 Great Managers of All Time series. Follow the rest of the series over the course of the next eight weeks. You can find Tal Robinson 's Dedushka career overview  here . Viktor Maslov is one of the lesser known footballing giants, who will be best remembered for creating the 4-4-2 formation and developing pressing while he was managing the great Dynamo Kiev side of the late 1960's. With a career spanning 22 years and five teams from the Soviet Union, coming up with his greatest XI is a tough task. While he spent the majority of his management days at his hometown club of Torpedo Moscow, it was in Kiev where he achieved his greatest successes. Check out Dedushka's best squad, featuring some of Eastern Europe's biggest names. Goalkeeper and Defenders Goalkeeper #Rudakov #YevhenRudakov #DynamoKyiv #USSR #fcdk pic.twitter.com/99p2DJiQpt   OldFootballPhotos (@OldFootball11) May 31, 2017 Yevgeniy Rudakov (GK) - Widely known as the greatest keeper in the history of Dynamo Kyiv, Rudakov played under Maslov at Torpedo Moscow in 1960 and during his six-year spell in the Ukraine. Rudakov went on to win six Soviet championships, three Soviet Cups, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup, as well as earning 42 caps for the USSR. Vladimir Troshkin (RB) - Discovered by Maslov at SKA Kiev in 1969, he remained at Dynamo after Maslov was sacked in 1970, going on to become part of the legendary side that took Europe by storm in the early 70's. Leonid Ostrovsky (CB) - The Latvian defender played under Maslov at both Torpedo and Dynamo, becoming a three-time champion, earning call-ups to three World Cups and winning two Soviet Cups. Vadim Sosnikhin (CB) - One of the legendary captains of Dynamo Kiev, Sosnikhin spent his entire 13-year career at the club, winning three championships under Maslov and captaining the 1971 title-winning side. Vladimir Levchenko (LB) - Levchenko was one of the players who suffered most from Maslov's departure in 1970, as he was one of the most established players in the starting XI under the Russian manager, earning three caps in the Soviet national team and three league championships. After Maslov was sacked, Levchenko failed to impress under the new manager and retired one season later. Midfielders Andriy Biba ve ölümcül serbest vuruşu :) pic.twitter.com/I6gJKUimqt   Eyüp Kök (@Milanello_13) January 17, 2019 Vasyl Turyanchyk (DM) - The midfielder won three Soviet championships under Maslov who named him the team captain between 1965 and 1969. He was named the Ukrainian Footballer of the Year twice in 1967 and 1968 and was known for his aerial ability. Arkady Andreasyan (CM) - The Armenian played under Maslov during his last year as a manager at Ararat Yerevan where they won the Soviet Cup, one of the greatest milestones of Armenian football. Andriy Biba (AM) - Known as one of the greatest players in Dynamo Kiev history, he is also acknowledged as one of the best Eastern European playmakers, earning the title of Soviet Player of the Year in 1966. Gennadi Gusarov (AM) - Gusarov's was known for his pure and precise playing style, and first played under Maslov at Torpedo in 1960 where he won the Soviet Cup and the championship, earning the title of the league's top scorer twice. Forwards Valeriy Lobanovskyi (ST) - The Ukrainian legend was dismissed by Maslov after his first season at Dynamo Kiev, but earns a spot on this list as one of the biggest names in Soviet football as a player and a manager. He was famous for scoring goals from corner kicks, along with his ability for curving into the top corner seemingly at will. As a manager, Lobanovskyi became one of the greatest of all time (more on him later in the series), and his Dynamo Kiev side was the first Soviet team to win a major European title, winning the Cup Winners' Cup in 1975. Oleg Blokhin (SS) - Blokhin only spent one season under Maslov's tutelage, but he went on to become the all time top goalscorer for Dynamo Kiev (266) and the Soviet national team (42), as well as holding the title of all-time top scorer in the Soviet Top League (211). He is the only player to have had more than 100 caps for the USSR and was voted European Player of the Year in 1975. Number 50: Marcelo Bielsa: The Argentina Manager's All Time Best XI Number 49: Vic Buckingham: The English Manager's All Time Best XI Number 48: Claudio Ranieri: The Tinkerman's All Time Best XI Number 47: Bill Nicholson: The Tottenham Legend's All Time Best XI Number 46: Sven-Goran Eriksson: The Former Lazio Manager's All Time Best XI Number 45: Sir Alf Ramsey: The World Cup Winer's All Time Best XI Number 44: Antonio Conte: The Fiery Italian's All-Time Best XI Number 43: Kenny Dalglish: The King of Anfield's All-Time Best XI Number 42: Massimiliano Allegri: The Six-Time Serie A Winner's All-Time Best XI Number 41: Sir Bobby Robson: The Legendary Fighter's All-Time Best XI Number 40: Luis Aragones: Spain's Most Important Manager's All-Time Best XI Number 39: Herbert Chapman: The Yorkshire Tactician's All-Time Best XI Number 38: Carlos Alberto Parreira: The World Cup Hero's All-Time Best XI Number 37: Franz Beckenbauer: Der Kaiser's All-Time Best XI


Auburn has already served eight months of severe, self-imposed sanctions as a result of their involvement in the FBI's investigation into corruption in college basketball. NBC Sports confirmed a report from AL.com that Auburn did not conduct any recruiting whatsoever from September of 2017 through April of 2018. They did not call anyone. They did not evaluate any players. There were no visits, official or unofficial during those eight months, and the self-imposed sanctions were not made public until this week. "Auburn took a proactive approach by self-imposing recruiting restrictions that limited unofficial visits, official visits, contacts, evaluations and phone calls," the school released in a statement to NBC Sports. Auburn also held Danjel Purifoy and Austin Wiley, the two players that were ensnared when former assistant coach Chuck Person was arrested, out for the 2017-18 season; Purifoy also missed the first nine games of the 2018-19 season. Person was caught by the FBI agreeing to accept bribes in exchange for asserting influence on what financial advisors those athletes would sign with. He also funneled some of that money to the players and their families. He plead guilty to his crimes earlier this summer. The Tigers are not yet out of the woods. There is no official word yet on whether or not they have received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA, and most expect that the program   and Pearl, himself   will face some kind of punishment. "I am anticipating that we are not finished completely," Pearl told CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein . "I am anticipating because we have gotten through a lot of things with the NCAA. "I do feel like the worst is behind us."


Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mediterranean fare? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mediterranean spots around Plano, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike. 1. Sofra Kebab House Topping the list is Sofra Kebab House , located at 910 W. Parker Road. Yelpers give the Mediterranean restaurant and Turkish-style buffet 4.5 stars out of 298 reviews. 2. Board Bites Board Bites , a Lebanese and Mediterranean joint, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 147 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6100 K Ave., Suite 104 B, to try for yourself. 3. Zorba's Greek Cafe Check out Zorba's Greek Cafe , which has earned four stars out of 410 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Greek and Mediterranean eatery at 1501 Preston Road. 4. Express Kabob Last but not least, there's Express Kabob , a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 103 reviews. Stop by 1915 Central Expressway, Suite 200, to hit up the Afghan, Mediterranean and halal dining establishment next time you're in the mood. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The new owner of Schlitterbahn's New Braunfels and Galveston water parks said it plans to invest as much as $15 million in the attractions over the next few years. Cedar Fair Entertainment Co., which finalized the $261 million purchase of the venues this week, has "a general game plan" for the properties, said Brian Witherow, the Ohio company's executive vice president and chief financial officer. However, the company's staying mum on planned improvements. On ExpressNews.com: Schlitterbahn selling New Braunfels, Galveston water parks "Those plans will be finalized over the next few months," he said. "We're not looking to come in and disrupt what has made Schlitterbahn so popular with families and folks in the area for generations. Our intent is to come in and enhance those things." Visitors should expect to see few changes this season. "For 2019, it's business as usual," Witherow said. The bulk likely will be spent in New Braunfels since it's the older and bigger of the properties, Witherow said. The location includes a resort next to the water park. The Henry family, which owns Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts, began looking for a buyer last year and announced the sale in June. On ExpressNews.com: Whataburger sells majority ownership stake to Chicago investment firm, the end of an era for the Texas staple Cedar Fair executives were interested in the attractions, the company's first Texas acquisitions, because the venues are located in growing markets and the mix of water parks and lodging fits with other properties in the company's portfolio. The parks drew 1.2 million guests last year and brought in revenue of around $68 million. The Schlitterbahn name also is attractive, Witherow said. "It's our intent to embrace that brand and that legacy that the Henry family has built over the years," he said. Cedar Fair brings more financial heft to the table and technologies the parks' former owners didn't have at their disposal, such as marketing and e-commerce platforms, Witherow added. With the purchase, Cedar Fair now owns and operates 11 amusement parks, five outdoor and indoor water parks and four hotels. The company has refreshed many of its parks over the past few years as people's preferences have changed, adding more food and beverage offerings and Wi-Fi, he said. On ExpressNews.com: Another San Antonio company bought: California firm to buy Visionworks Cedar Fair has an option to buy Schlitterbahn's Kansas City location for $6 million and still is researching the property. "We haven't reached a conclusion," he said. "Provided the due diligence doesn't turn up anything negative, it would be our intent to acquire it, but we're still working through that right now." Schlitterbahn's flagship New Braunfels park opened in 1979 and became one of the city's premiere attractions. The company eventually opened three more parks in Texas and another in Kansas City, Kan., that drew visitors from all over, and its owners were regarded as visionaries in the industry. But Schlitterbahn and the Henry family have been dogged by a gruesome death at the Kansas City park as well as indictments and financial troubles in recent years. "While it's a difficult decision, after several challenging years, we believe that our team, communities, guests and fans are going to enjoy what lies ahead," family members said in a statement last month. Schlitterbahn will continue running its South Padre Island water park and resort. IBC Bank took ownership of the company's Corpus Christi-area property in 2018 under the name Diamond Beach Holdings and since has renovated the resort complex. madison.iszler@express-news.net


CINCINNATI (AP) Utility player Yairo Munoz wants his St. Louis manager to trust that he'll produce in any situation. He banked a lot of trust on Sunday. Munoz celebrated a rare start with a home run and a triple to help the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1. Munoz, making his 16th start among 55 games, also singled to finish with three of the six hits for the Cardinals, who improved to 7-3 since the All-Star break. ''I try to prepare myself to come into any situation that (manager Mike) Shildt puts me in,'' Munoz said through an interpreter. ''I try to have a good game, so he'll trust me more.'' His second homer of the season in the ninth, off Raisel Iglesias, gave St. Louis an insurance run. ''He takes the right approach,'' Shildt said. ''He's got the ability to change his approach during an at bat.'' The Reds avoided their ninth shutout loss of the season on Phillip Ervin's eighth-inning pinch-hit home run off Andrew Miller. Just two Reds baserunners got as far as second base in the first four innings against Jack Flaherty, who was 0-3 over his last 10 starts since winning at Atlanta on May 14, before they loaded the bases with nobody out in the fifth. Flaherty got Yasiel Puig to pop out, and Giovanny Gallegos (2-1) came on to fan Josh VanMeter and Scooter Gennett, the first two of four straight strikeouts. ''When I'm in the bullpen, I just try to be ready for any situation,'' Gallegos said. ''I just come in and try to throw strikes. I try not to think too much. I just try to make good pitches.'' ''That was a tough spot,'' Shildt said. ''Then he goes out and has a big sixth, too.'' ''You get in that situation, it's a competition,'' Reds manager David Bell said. ''The Cardinals won that competition. It turned out that was the difference in the game.'' Carlos Martinez pitched the ninth for his eighth save. Anthony DeSclafani (5-5) struck out a career-high 11 and allowed just one earned run in six innings, but a shaky second was all the Cardinals needed. Four different Cardinals stole bases while St. Louis was scoring two runs in the inning. Tyler O'Neill scored from third on Munoz's one-out bloop single to right over a drawn-in Cincinnati infield. Andrew Knizer walked and, after a double steal, Munoz scored an unearned run on Suarez's error of Harrison Bader's sharp one-hopper. ''Anthony pitched as well as he possibly could,'' Bell said. ''That inning cost him for sure.'' ''I have to be more aware of the runners,'' said DeSclafani, who allowed four hits and no walks. ''That falls on me.'' CARDINAL MOVES Following Saturday's game, the Cardinals optioned RHP Dominic Leone and RHP Ryan Helsley to Triple-A Memphis and replaced them on Sunday with INF Rangel Ravelo and LHP Tyler Webb. THROWBACK NO. 9 The Reds on Sunday wore replicas of the uniforms worn by the 1961 National League champions, the ninth of the 15 throwback uniforms they are wearing this season to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of baseball's first all-professional team. The jerseys were sleeveless, and many players went without T-shirts underneath, including Derek Dietrich and Michael Lorenzen, who were spotted lifting weights in the dugout. PUNCHOUT Reds pitchers finished with a season-high 15 strikeouts, the most since they struck out 18 Brewers on May 30 of last season. TRAINER'S ROOM Reds: OF Nick Senzel was expected to start on Sunday after pinch-running and playing defense on Saturay, but manager David Bell chose to have him avoid a full day in 90-degree weather and not risk the right hamstring that tightened on Wednesday. UP NEXT Cardinals: The Pirates roughed up RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon (1-0) for eight hits and four runs in 3 2/3 innings of a 6-5 St. Louis win on Wednesday. Reds: RHP Sonny Gray (5-6) allowed four hits in eight shutout innings of a Cincinnati 3-0 win over Milwaukee on July 3.


There are all sorts of places you can save money for retirement if you don't have a 401(k) or other workplace retirement plan: savings accounts, brokerage accounts, money under your mattress. However, few can compare with an individual retirement account. IRAs share some key features   such as tax advantages and the ability to invest your savings   with certain other types of accounts. But IRAs also offer several lesser-known perks   some of which you won't find in any other type of account. Let's take a closer look at some of the benefits of IRAs that you might not know exist. It's not the usual blah, blah, blah. Click here to sign up for our free newsletter. 1. There is no age limit on contributions (Roth IRAs only) There are two main types of IRAs: Roth and traditional. Roth IRAs let you put after-tax money aside, so you can withdraw both the contributions and their earnings tax-free in retirement, provided you follow IRS rules for withdrawals. Traditional IRA's contributions are tax-deductible in the year for which you make them, but both contributions and earnings are taxable in the year for which they're withdrawn. Some little-known perks of IRAs are unique to one type of IRA or the other. One perk that's unique to Roth IRAs is the lack of an age limit on contributions. With a traditional IRA and some other types of retirement accounts, you cannot contribute to the account in the year in which you reach age 70½ or thereafter. However, with a Roth IRA, you can make contributions at any age , provided that you or your spouse is earning income and you're otherwise eligible to contribute. 2. There are no required minimum distributions (Roth IRAs only) Generally, you must begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from most types of retirement accounts   including traditional IRAs   after you turn age 70½. However, Roth IRAs have no RMDs. Related: 9 Types of Retirement Income That Are Tax-Free Even better, withdrawals from a Roth IRA aren't considered part of your combined income , an amount that determines whether your Social Security benefits are taxable and, if so, to what extent. That's one more reason to love Roth accounts, says Greg Hammer, president of Hammer Financial Group in Schererville, Indiana. "The Roth IRA, in my opinion, is one of the most flexible, advantageous savings vehicles to use," he tells Money Talks News. 3. You could earn tax credits for contributions Deposit money in a traditional IRA and you could get a tax deduction plus a tax credit thanks to a little-known tax break called the Saver's Credit . Even contributions to Roth IRAs, which aren't tax-deductible, could allow you to claim the Saver's Credit. Adults who aren't full-time students, aren't claimed as dependents and make contributions to certain types of retirement accounts   including Roth and traditional IRAs   may be eligible for the credit. Depending on your income, the credit is equal to 10%, 20% or 50% of your total contribution. So if you contribute $6,000 to an IRA this year and qualify for the Saver's Credit, it could slash your 2019 tax bill by $600 to $3,000. For tax year 2019 , you may qualify for the credit if your adjusted gross income is: $64,000 or less   for couples filing jointly $48,000 or less   for people whose tax-filing status is head of household $32,000 or less   for everyone else 4. You have until Tax Day to contribute You generally have until Dec. 31 of each tax year to contribute to a workplace retirement account. But the IRS gives you until Tax Day to make your annual contribution to an IRA, whether Roth or traditional. That's true even if you file your taxes before you make the contribution, as we detail in " 75% of Americans Don't Realize This Tax Strategy Is Legal ." For example, to make a contribution to an IRA for the 2019 tax year, you have until April 15, 2020   even if you file your tax return as early as January 2020. You can acknowledge a pending contribution on your 2019 return and then make the contribution after filing your taxes. Or, if you come into some money after filing and want to put it in an IRA, you could do so and file an amended tax return. 5. Spouses can contribute even if one doesn't work Stay-at-home spouses make many sacrifices to raise the kids and keep the house in order, but they don't have to give up saving for retirement. Married couples who file a joint tax return can contribute to an IRA for each spouse even if only one person works, assuming they are otherwise eligible to contribute to an IRA. That instantly doubles the amount a family can save for retirement through IRAs   whether Roth or traditional. For example, for tax year 2019 , if only one person in an eligible couple works, the couple can contribute a total of $12,000 rather than $6,000 to IRAs. People who are 50 or older can also contribute an extra $1,000 as a so-called catch-up contribution. So a couple in their 50s, for example, could contribute a total of $14,000 to an IRA this year, even if only one person works. 6. You can use the money to buy a house The government frowns upon people raiding their retirement accounts for reasons other than retirement. So Uncle Sam generally assesses a 10% penalty on withdrawals made before age 59½. However, you may be able to avoid that penalty in certain circumstances   which may include buying your first home. Qualified first-time homebuyers generally can withdraw up to $10,000 from an IRA to help pay for the expense. "It does increase the odds of being audited, so you absolutely want to keep documentation," Hammer says. Another option is to withdraw the principal   your contributions   from a Roth IRA. Since contributions to a Roth account have already been taxed, they generally can be withdrawn at any time without penalty. Of course, just because you can withdraw money from an IRA early and avoid the penalty, it doesn't mean you should. The longer you let contributions or earnings sit untouched, the more earnings they can generate for you   which means the bigger your nest egg will be by the time you retire. 7. You can use the money for college Another circumstance in which you may be able to withdraw money from an IRA early and avoid the penalty is to pay for higher-education expenses. You generally also have the option to withdraw contributions from a Roth IRA at any time to pay for college costs. That's one reason Hammer says he advises his clients to consider whether it makes more sense to fund a Roth IRA in lieu of a 529 college savings plan. "Roth IRAs allow the flexibility that if your child is not going to college, you've just added money to your retirement plan," he says. Learn everything you need to plan your dream retirement The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need gives you the knowledge you need to retire on your own terms. Sure, you can pay a financial adviser, but this online course gives you total control to create a custom retirement plan around the things that make you happy. You're going to get expert, personalized advice. You'll have access to the latest tools. And when it's complete, you'll be able to approach your retirement confidently and with peace of mind. It's time to plan the best years of your life. Let's get started .


Iran may be standing down on its nuclear threat, at least for now, after Europe and China moved on Friday to ignore or bypass U.S. sanctions. It's a sign of the Trump administration's isolation on the world stage when it comes to the Iran nuclear deal, as it tries to cripple Iran financially and drive it to the negotiating table for a "more comprehensive deal"   something Iran has said won't happen. The remaining participants in the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, met for three hours Friday in Vienna, Austria. Iran had vowed that if it did not start to receive financial gain from the nuclear deal by Thursday, it would breach its limits on enriched uranium. (MORE: Iran seen as unwavering despite sanctions, US exit from nuclear deal) (MORE: US, Iran both say they're willing to talk, on their own terms, amid tensions) Under the JCPOA, Iran agreed to limitations on and inspections of its nuclear program in exchange for lifting most sanctions on the country. But after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the accord in May 2018, the U.S. has reimposed sanctions, including on Iran's oil exports, and tried to enforce them vigorously. That's scared away European businesses from Iran and caused the country's economy to contract dramatically. In response, Iran has threatened to enrich more uranium than it is allowed and at higher levels than permitted under the deal, unless Europe can make up the difference. After the meeting, China's lead envoy emerged from the meeting and said Iran said "loud and clear that they will remain in this agreement... This is very significant, and we applaud that," said China's director-general for arms control Fu Cong. But Iran's envoy didn't confirm that, calling the meeting "positive and constructive" and "one step forward," but ultimately deferring to his country's leaders on what comes next. "It is still not enough, and it is still not meeting Iran's expectations. I would certainly report back to Tehran that developments which took place in this meeting, the progresses we made in this meeting, and the final decision obviously would be by Tehran to take," said Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Iran appears to putting its plans on hold because Europe is giving it a way to get relief from U.S. sanctions after promising to do so for over a year. The European Union announced Friday that INSTEX, its mechanism for financial transactions that will bypass U.S. sanctions, is finally operational, and two or three transactions are already being executed, according to Araghchi. Several European countries have already announced that they will join, and perhaps even more important to its success, China also expressed interest Friday. But in order for Iran to be satisfied, Araghchi added, "Europeans need to buy oil from Iran or to consider credit lines for this mechanism." That would cross a U.S. line, as the Trump administration tries to bring Iran's oil exports to zero. Oil is Iran's most important export, and tight sanctions on its supplies was one reason it was willing to negotiate under the Obama administration. But Chinese envoy Fu Cong already said Friday China won't accept those U.S. limits. Despite U.S. allies openly working around Washington, Trump's top Iran envoy downplayed any differences between the U.S. and Europe. "We just disagree on the Iran nuclear deal, but we don't disagree on the end state: Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon," said Special Representative Brian Hook in London. He didn't address INSTEX, although he's previously dismissed it and said it won't change most businesses' calculation about entering the Iranian market. Iran said the U.S. has closed the door to diplomacy with its intense sanctions, but Hook again blamed Iran for not be willing to talk about a new nuclear deal. "Iran has just rejected diplomacy too many times... We are open to talks, but Iran keeps rejecting this, so we have intensified our sanctions," he added. ABC New's Somaye Malekian contributed to this report from Tehran and Ben Gittleson from New York.


After Justin Verlander ripped the MLB for what he claimed were new juiced baseballs , Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka came out in support of the fellow starting pitcher. Tanaka claimed the ball was harder than the old ones and the laces were in a lower spot on the ball than before. For a pitcher who relies on his off-speed stuff, the change would be very noticeable. Masahiro Tanaka says the ball is too hard and that the laces are too low   clearly a problem for a guy who lives off his splitter and doesn't throw 100 mph: https://t.co/dsRqt2Tjlq #Yankees   Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) July 10, 2019 Although this isn't on the level of Verlander's profane-filled attack on the MLB, Tanaka's claim adds merit to Verlander's complaints. The All-Star teammates have noticed the difference as has the rest of the MLB, with home runs statistics higher than ever this season. Verlander's 26 home runs allowed this season lead the MLB and are only four shy of his career high for a season. Justin Verlander blames MLB for juiced balls, home run surge https://t.co/FpEbtcGu3g   Detroit Free Press (@freep) July 9, 2019 Regardless, Tanaka has faired well this season, sporting a 3.86 ERA in 18 starts this year, earning the All-Star bid. Besides the home runs, Verlander has been arguably the best pitcher in the AL. The veteran starter owns a 10-4 record and 2.98 ERA in 19 starts this year.


Carson Wentz reported to Philadelphia Eagles training camp on Wednesday looking leaner and lighter after an offseason of work instead of rehab. Wentz was injury-free this offseason, allowing the Eagles star to focus on his health, diet and slinging the ball around. While addressing the media after the Eagles first practice, Wentz hinted at a slight change in his diet, allowing him to return to training camp a little leaner as he described it. I told Carson Wentz he looks leaner. He said he has "leaned out" a little bit, dropped a couple pounds. Feels healthier as a whole. Also says he feels ready to take a hit, though obviously doesn't have to yet. Will he play preseason? "I'm ready to go," he says. Coach's call. - Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 25, 2019 Doug Pederson hinted at the Eagles keeping Wentz on a slight pitch count, allowing the coaching staff to monitor the franchise star, while allowing him to get in a significant amount of work. MORE: Instant observations from Day 1 of Patriots training camp Mike Trout's perfect 98.6 MPH throw to home plate had everyone in awe Packers GM explains reasoning for releasing DL Mike Daniels Ranking the NBA's Top 10 Big Threes Chiefs rookie RB Darwin Thompson calls Patrick Mahomes 'a real-life Jug machine'


Saints running back Alvin Kamara possibly could have ended up being drafted earlier than pick No. 67, but he refused to compromise who he is. And that's a great thing. Kamara recently explained to Andrew Hawkins of Uninterrupted.com that Kamara received a specific request prior to a pre-draft meeting   and that he declined. "I had a team before I went into a meeting, one of the guys came up to me and was like, 'Well, you're about to go in with the G.M. so, you know, he doesn't really understand the nose rings and things like that. So you might want to   can you take them out or tuck them?' I was like, 'No.' "Basically, if you don't understand it or you don't like it, then you don't need to draft me. It wouldn't be a good choice to draft me." Although, in theory, Kamara could have been selected higher (and, in turn, could have made more money), Kamara stayed true to himself. In so doing, he also pushed back against the over-the-top "job interview" nature of the NFL draft, which tries to put players on pins and needles while creating the perception that it's an "honor" to surrender the right to choose an employer and in turn to be chosen by the employer. Here's the reality: NFL teams want the most talented players. If NFL teams let factors other than talent get in the way of those decisions, they risk other teams drafting them. And those players can then become a thorn in the side of the team that refused to draft them for reasons other than talent. Possibly while wearing a nose ring.


Opponents have no answer for his dirty work on the court and his smoothness off it. The Houston Rockets have found the player to answer to the Golden State Warriors ' quick pace, relentless athleticism, and superstar skill. His name is P.J. Tucker . Who could have predicted a former 2006 second-round pick who played 17 games in his rookie season for the Toronto Raptors before embarking on a six-year international stint would become the most pivotal player in a potential NBA dynasty-crushing series. Yet here we are. After trailing 2-0 to open the Western Conference semifinals, Houston came roaring back, tying the series at two. The change of direction in the series happened in part to Steph Curry's woeful shooting in Game 3 and Klay Thompson 's rough night in Game 4. But the Rockets' biggest adjustment has come by slotting their 6'6 small forward, Tucker, at center. It's he, and not seven-foot Clint Capela , whose been competing with the near seven-footer Warriors on the boards. This James Harden 4-point play only happens because PJ Tucker gets the offensive rebound tip-out pic.twitter.com/KpPhIyG2b4   Drew Shiller (@DrewShiller) May 7, 2019 PJ Tucker is simply crushing the Warriors pic.twitter.com/XVDlSPjcHE   Drew Shiller (@DrewShiller) May 7, 2019 Yet Tucker's fit seamlessly as an undersized big, partially because his shorter frame still packs 225 pounds of muscle. He's able to box and seal off taller opponents to grab boards, and, by nature of his quicker legs, can run the floor and spot up from distance. Ironically, he's playing the small-ball center role Draymond Green popularized. In Game 3, when Houston first deployed him down low, Tucker had seven points and 12 rebounds, five of which were offensive. In Game 4, he scored 17 points on 12 shots, and grabbed 10 board, half of which were offensive and many of which came at critical points in the fourth quarter. "All the [TV] commercials aren't about guys that defend, they're about guys that make shots and dunk," Chris Paul said of Tucker, per the Washington Post's Ben Golliver. "What he's doing is work on both ends of the court. I'm glad people are getting a chance to see, front and center, that basketball isn't just all about offense. You can be a star in your role guarding." A star in his role exactly what Tucker's been. He spent most of the night in Game 4 defending Durant on one end, then knocking down threes on the other. He'll rarely outscore teammate James Harden , nor will he match his flashy step-back threes. But he's playing an enormous role for someone making $8 million this season, which is less than teammate Iman Shumpert. It could be enough to knock out the Warriors' empire for good. Tucker's 34 years old, but this is his breakout year in the eyes of casual fans, both on- and off-the-court. His game has never garnered such appreciation as it is right now in this moment. A bruiser in the paint and great-but-not-elite shooter, nothing about his play screams All-Star or must-watch. But back-to-back huge games against Golden State have given him spotlight and proven the value of contributors outside the horde of Hall of Famers on the floor. PJ Tucker came up BIG for the @HoustonRockets in Game 4, posting a double-double and finishing as the @FanDuel Value of the Night! He had 17 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK & 3 3PTM for 42.5 #NBAFantasy points - returning 7.3x his $5,800 DFS price! #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/69MxuRroaj   NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) May 7, 2019 And if his play doesn't fully enthuse, his personal life passions will. A pancake aficionado , Tucker's also become a cult hero whose investment in shoes, clothes, and the high-starch breakfast food has been broadcasted to the masses. The pictures of the pancakes he ate pregame were appointment viewing, his cowboy-esque fits were taken to mainstream Instagram accounts, and his endless sneaker closet was revealed. P.J. Tucker is making the NBA role player fashionable. The high-profile intensity of a series like this Rockets-Warriors one has given him the platform to become legendary for it, and so far he's taken full advantage. If he can help take down the back-to-back champs and contribute to the dynasty's disbandment, Tucker's hero status will reach its well-deserved peak.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Folwell? According to Walk Score, this Minneapolis neighborhood is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in Folwell is currently hovering around $795. So, what might you expect to find if you've got $1,500 / month earmarked for your rent? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental offerings, via Zumper and Apartment Guide . (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 3743 N. Newton Ave. Here's a 1,400-square-foot three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 3743 N. Newton Ave. that's going for $1,500/month. Look for hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances in the residence. The building features on-site management. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the full listing here .) 3250 Humboldt Ave. North Next, there's this three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit situated at 3250 Humboldt Ave. North. It's listed for $1,450/month for its 1,300 square feet. The apartment has in-unit laundry. The building also has on-site laundry as well as garage parking, additional storage and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Look out for a $45 application fee. (Check out the complete listing here .) 3322 Girard Ave. North Listed at $1,429/month, this 1,128-square-foot three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 3322 Girard Ave. North. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. Pet owners: Your furry friends are welcome on this property. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


President Trump abruptly ended a meeting with Democratic leaders on Wednesday, saying he was unable to work with them on legislation following comments by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) that he was "engaged in a cover-up." Trump made an unscheduled appearance in the Rose Garden shortly afterward and in a meandering 10-minute address said he had left the meeting with Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) at which they were supposed to talk about working together on a $2 trillion infrastructure plan. "Instead of walking in happily to a meeting, I walk in to look at people who said I was doing a cover-up," Trump said, adding that he can't work on infrastructure "under these circumstances." Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Pelosi made her comments earlier Wednesday morning after a closed-door meeting with House Democrats called to discuss ongoing investigations of Trump and his administration. Despite her accusation of a cover-up, Pelosi and all but one of her five present committee chairmen with investigative powers tamped down talk of impeachment proceedings during the meeting. Speaking to reporters shortly after Trump's appearance in the Rose Garden, Pelosi and Schumer said they were taken aback by Trump's behavior. "To watch what happened in the White House would make your jaw drop," Schumer said. Pelosi said Democrats had been prepared to deliver a signature accomplishment to Trump at a time when the nation's roads, bridges, airports and other infrastructure are ailing. "For some reason, maybe it was lack of confidence on his part that he really couldn't match the greatness of the challenge that we have . . . he just took a pass, and it just makes me wonder why he did," Pelosi said. "In any event, I pray for the president of the United States, and I pray for the United States of America." Trump was visibly angry when he arrived in the Cabinet room about 15 minutes late to meet with Pelosi and Schumer, according to people familiar with what transpired. Trump did not shake hands or sit down, and after accusing Pelosi of saying something "terrible," he headed out without allowing time for a response. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich), who was there to take part in the meeting, said that after directing his anger toward Pelosi, he "said it was over, that he wasn't going to do infrastructure or anything else until [investigations] were over." In the Rose Garden, Trump delivered his remarks from a podium with a sign reading, "NO Collusion, NO Obstruction," and that displayed statistics about the investigation into Russian election interference by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, such as the number of subpoenas issued and witnesses called. Calling the investigation "a one-sided, horrible thing," Trump lashed out at Democrats, investigators and the assembled journalists. "This whole thing was a takedown attempt at the president of the United States   and honestly, you ought to be ashamed of yourselves for the way you report it so dishonestly," he told reporters. The president echoed many of his points in tweets Wednesday afternoon, including one in which he said, "You can't investigate and legislate simultaneously   it just doesn't work that way." A growing number of rank-and-file Democrats have called for the launch of an impeachment inquiry against Trump as frustrations build over the administration's stonewalling of congressional probes. But during Wednesday's meeting of House Democrats, most of the chairmen who addressed the caucus focused on recent successes in court battles to force the administration to comply with subpoenas and counseled the more measured course advocated by Pelosi, according to multiple people in the room. The meeting "reflected where most of this caucus is at," said Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.). "Have faith in the courts and have faith in process, and impeachment only if absolutely necessary." Addressing reporters afterward, Pelosi said Democrats had "a very productive meeting," and she called for staying the course on investigations. "We do believe that it's important to follow the facts," she said. "We believe that no one is above the law, including the president of the United States. And we believe the president of the United States is engaged in a cover-up." Speaking later at an event hosted by the Center for American Progress, Pelosi questioned the practical value of opening an impeachment inquiry at this point. "I'm not sure we get more information if we do an impeachment inquiry. But if so, that's a judgment we have to make," Pelosi said. She added: "It's not just the substance that we're after. … The cover-up is frequently worse than the crime." During the Democratic caucus meeting, House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) was the only one of the chairmen to call for moving forward with impeachment proceedings, a stance consistent with her past advocacy for seeking to remove Trump. While other chairmen said they were outraged by Trump's conduct, several offered reasons to follow Pelosi's lead. House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), for instance, warned that some freshmen lawmakers in swing districts could lose races if Democrats are too aggressive in pursuing impeachment. Ahead of the meeting, Trump aimed a barrage of tweets at House Democrats questioning their priorities as they prepared to discuss investigations into the administration amid the growing calls for impeachment proceedings. In his tweets, Trump claimed that Democrats are "getting ZERO work done in Congress" and are instead focused on what he called a continuation of a "Witch Hunt" into whether he sought to obstruct Mueller's investigation. "PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT!" Trump wrote in the fourth of his tweets that began before 6 a.m. Democrats have become increasingly frustrated with the administration's refusal to cooperate with congressional requests for documents and testimony. That included the White House's refusal to allow former counsel Donald McGahn to testify at a hearing Tuesday about key aspects of Mueller's report. During the caucus meeting, most lawmakers appeared to side with Pelosi, according to people in the room. Even some of those who had advocated opening an impeachment inquiry sounded more measured as they left the meeting. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who spoke up forcefully for an impeachment inquiry in a private leadership meeting Monday, declined to say after the meeting whether such an inquiry should now be launched. "I just think we need to have a conversation about all the constitutional means that are available to us, and we're having that conversation," Raskin said. One of the most vocal proponents of an impeachment inquiry, Rep. David N. Cicilline (D-R.I.), rose during the meeting and spoke about the need for the House to ensure that "no one is above the law," making the case that impeachment proceedings would elevate the seriousness of the House's response to Trump. "People understand the gravity of this moment," Cicilline said afterward. "There was a very candid, respectful discussion about the best way to proceed. I think everyone recognizes that this isn't just about Donald J. Trump, but it's about protecting the rule of law in this country and the implications it has for the future of our democracy." Pelosi called the caucus-wide huddle amid increased pressure from some of her members to begin an impeachment inquiry. Monday night, a band of frustrated House Judiciary Committee members   including powerful chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)   confronted Pelosi on her no-impeachment position and encouraged her to green-light an inquiry. Pelosi refused, arguing that the caucus is not behind the move and that it would impede other committees in pursuing their investigations. Pro-impeachment members, however, argue that an impeachment inquiry will enable investigators to more quickly secure documents and witness testimony that the White House has blocked at every turn. Since Monday, about 25 lawmakers have gone public to call for an inquiry to begin. To ease the pressure and the tension, Pelosi had privately signaled that she will green-light more aggressive investigative measures, according to several lawmakers. Pelosi, these lawmakers say, is talking about so-called "inherent contempt" in a real way. That includes potentially tweaking House rules to allow chairmen to slap steep fines on Trump officials who ignore subpoenas. Since taking control of the House in January, Democrats have passed several legislative measures, including bills on health care and ethics reform, that have not been taken up in the Republican-led Senate. Prospects for an infrastructure deal seemed to dim even before Wednesday's aborted meeting. In a letter to Pelosi and Schumer on Tuesday night, Trump wrote that it is his "strong view" that Congress should pass the trade deal his administration negotiated with Canada and Mexico before turning its full attention to infrastructure. The White House has stepped up pressure on Congress to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by the summer amid continuing Democratic concerns about parts of the deal. Related slideshow: 6 things you need to know about how impeachment works (Reuters) During an appearance on Fox News on Wednesday morning, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders accused Democrats of "dragging their feet" on the trade deal and chastised them for talking about impeachment. In his morning tweets, Trump continued to question why Democrats were interested in hearing the testimony from his aides and others who were interviewed as part of Mueller's investigation. The report did not find sufficient evidence to bring charges of criminal conspiracy with Russia against Trump or anyone associated with his campaign. It did not offer a conclusion on whether Trump obstructed justice. Attorney General William P. Barr later concluded that there was not sufficient evidence for obstruction of justice, but House Democrats are continuing to pursue that issue. "After two years of an expensive and comprehensive Witch Hunt, the Democrats don't like the result and they want a DO OVER," Trump said in one of his morning tweets. "In other words, the Witch Hunt continues!" Later Wednesday morning, Trump returned to Twitter to justify blocking the testimony of McGahn, his former White House counsel, to the Judiciary Committee. "He (Jerry Nadler) wants a show," Trump said of the panel's chairman. "He wants to use Mr. McGahn as a prop." After leaving his joint news conference with Pelosi, Schumer said Democrats remain willing to work with Trump on infrastructure and other issues. But he questioned whether the president had a serious financing plan for an infrastructure package   which he was scheduled to unveil at the aborted meeting. "We're willing to work with the White House for the good of the country on anything that we can as long as we stick to our principles, which we will," Schumer said. "But we don't know if they are . . . I think they can't figure out a way to do infrastructure, and they came up with a very inelegant way to get out of it." Later Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), upon entering a GOP meeting at the Capitol, was asked by a reporter whether the morning's events blew up other agenda items besides infrastructure. He paused for a couple seconds, smiled and walked away without commenting. Felicia Sonmez, Erica Werner, Josh Dawsey and Paul Kane contributed to this report.


ST. LOUIS   The stars are out to raise money for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett at the Plaza Hotel, Jon Bon Jovi at home in Jersey. So, too, are the Democratic Party's wealthiest donors, from a Facebook co-founder to the heiress of a brewing fortune. Yet even as Clinton picks up the pace of fundraising this month, the front-runner for her party's presidential nomination is holding back in some ways   a "just enough" strategy that her supporters say will pay off over time. The goal when she files her first fundraising report next month is to post a number that reassures Democrats she will have the resources to compete with the eventual Republican nominee, but doesn't chase away the small-dollar donors who would make up her strongest base of support in the general election. "Her approach has been smart, disciplined and focused on the long-term," said Chris Lehane, a Democratic strategist who worked with hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer on one of Clinton's first fundraisers this year. Lehane said the 100-person reception sold out within 24 hours. "They easily could have put on a far bigger event of 1,000 people or more." Clinton's supporters have tried to tamp down the expectations for the fundraising totals her campaign will disclose next month, when she and the other declared candidates for president will report to the Federal Election Commission how much they have raised through the end of June. Unlike in 2008, Clinton is collecting money only for the primary contest, an amount capped at $2,700 per individual. If Clinton wins the Democratic nomination, she can return to her donors to ask for another $2,700 for the general election. Since announcing her candidacy in mid-April, Clinton has raised at least $17 million, based on the number of people her campaign says have attended 49 fundraising events through Monday night. She held fundraisers Tuesday in Chicago and in St. Louis, where she raised money at Grant's Farm, a historic home owned by the Busch family, at an event hosted by beer heiress Trudy Busch Valentine. Clinton is focused primarily on raising money for her actual campaign. Others have emphasized super PACs, which can accept donations of unlimited size but are prohibited from coordinating directly with the candidates they support. Republican Jeb Bush spent six months raising money for a super PAC before beginning traditional campaign fundraising. That approach has helped him amass as much as $100 million already. Among small donors   those who give $200 or less, usually online   Clinton has competition. The campaign of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has suggested it has raised $8 million, with an average contribution amount of $40, through mid-June. Yet Clinton is also applying some of the best practices of President Barack Obama, who raised almost 65 percent of the $33.2 million he collected in the first three months of his re-election campaign from small-dollar donors. Her campaign this week has been promoting a raffle to attend dinner with Clinton. She is hawking cutesy souvenirs such as $30 red T-shirts that look like her go-to pantsuits. And the campaign has an array of $20 happy hours planned, including one Friday at Union Cafe in Columbus, Ohio. Kiki McLean, a former 2008 Clinton campaign adviser, headlined a happy hour Tuesday night in Washington. McLean said she has no official role with the campaign, but said small events such as hers encourage involvement. "I want to make sure they are up to speed on what they can do as volunteers," McLean said, "just like me." ___ Bykowicz reported from Washington. ___ Follow Julie Bykowicz and Ken Thomas on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/bykowicz and http://twitter.com/kthomasdc