From what not to do if you get a nosebleed to old wives' tales that make a burn worse, these are the first aid mistakes ER doctors want you to avoid. From what not to do if you get a nosebleed to old wives' tales that make a burn worse, click through the gallery above to read about the first aid mistakes ER doctors want you to avoid. Tipping your head back during a nosebleed 'Never do this,' says Christopher Sampson, MD, an emergency physician at University of Missouri Health Care. 'This makes the blood run down the back of your throat.' Not only does this outdated move do nothing to control the bleeding, he adds, it can make you vomit blood. Do this instead : Lean forward and pinch the bridge of the nose. Most nosebleeds which are common and can be triggered by allergies or dry weather resolve within 10 minutes. If yours lasts any longer, 'pack it with a tampon and get to the ER,' advises Jesse Sandhu, MD, physician and owner at Steamboat Emergency Center in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Putting butter or ice on a burn This age-old advice is plain bad-old advice, says Christina Johns, MD, senior medical adviser of PM Pediatrics. Other no-nos include toothpaste and cocoa butter. 'Sometimes when these home remedies are applied right away, it actually can trap the heat within the burn and make things worse.' Freezing the tissue with ice is also unhelpful, she adds. 'The goal is to return to normal temperature and the ice can make the skin too cold.' Do this instead: Run cool (not icy cold) water on burns for several minutes, Johns recommends. Cover with a clean, dry dressing (like gauze) and get medical care. These are the important first aid tips to teach your children . Moving a seriously injured person If you're ever the first on the scene of a bad accident like a car wreck or devastating sports injury, you may be tempted to try to get the person moving to make sure they're OK. Don't do it. 'They could have a serious spinal cord injury, and any kind of movement may result in permanent neurological damage or paralysis,' says Sandhu. 'The only time it is OK to move a patient like this is if there is a threat of imminent danger like a fire, explosion, or collapsing building.' Do this instead: Call 911. When you're dealing with a potential spinal cord injury, the best move is to get EMTs there as fast as possible to transport the person to a major medical center. Spitting on a cut to clean it out While you may have heard that saliva washes away germs, it's more like the opposite. 'The mouth is colonized with potentially harmful bacteria that can result in a wound infection,' warns Robert Glatter, MD, emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Another don't: washing a wound in streams or rivers, which can leave you with a parasitic or bacterial infection. Do this instead: Irrigate the wound with tap water or sterile saline water. Dr. Glatter recommends keeping sterile saline in your first aid kit when traveling in case you have unforeseen injuries. Here are more surprising things you need in your first aid kit . Giving Benadryl for a severe allergic reaction This is an error that can have deadly consequences, says Dr. Johns. Benadryl takes 30-60 minutes to work and that's too long for someone in anaphylactic shock. 'This is a life-threatening emergency and intervention with epinephrine should happen right away,' she says. In fact, a recent study on anaphylaxis found that too many caregivers and health care workers are not giving epinephrine. Other research has found a link between delayed or no epinephrine and death. Do this instead: Don't hesitate to use the epi. 'If there is wheezing or shortness of breath, swelling of the lips or around the eyes, or rapidly evolving hives, then it's very important not to wait to give the epinephrine and proceed directly to emergency,' says Dr. Johns. If you have food, venom, or other severe allergies, you know the drill: Always carry your EpiPen or Auvi-Q two-pack. Know your own action plan, since advice isn't one-size-fits-all. Some patients are advised by their allergists to use the epinephrine as soon as they have one symptom or even known contact with the allergen. Washing out a tooth that got knocked out Most of us don't know what to do when we lose a tooth. Although cleaning it off may sound like a good idea, resist the urge. 'This actually damages the tooth,' says Sampson. Do this instead: Place your tooth in a cup of milk and see a dentist as soon as possible. Saving a tick to show the doctor Contrary to popular belief, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends saving and testing the tick. That's not the only misinformation doctors come across, warns Shari Platt, MD, chief of pediatric emergency medicine at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Many people think all ticks carry Lyme disease and all tick bites require antibiotics, but she explains those assumptions are true 'only if it is a deer tick and it adhered for more than 24 hours,' respectively. Do this instead: Remove the tick with a tweezer, pulling straight up. Never use a match or petroleum jelly to remove the critter. Do check in with your doctor to see if you need to be tested or put on antibiotics. And did you know that not everyone with Lyme gets the famous bull's-eye rash? You may get a bull's-eye, not get any rash at all, or get a small solid red one that gets bigger over time. The good news? Most people who are treated promptly fully recover. Check out these summer first aid tips you need to know . Putting heat on a sprain or fracture This will worsen inflammation, warns William Gluckman, DO, spokesman for the Urgent Care Association of America. Heat boosts blood flow, which can make swelling worse. Save heat for issues like back spasms. Do this instead: 'Always apply cold initially,' says Dr. Gluckman. Trying to remove debris from an injured eye Fishing around for the irritant can worsen the wound and even lead to permanent damage. The only exception is if you get a chemical in your eye; in that case, flush it out with water for about 15 minutes. Do this instead: Protect the eye secure a paper cup over it with tape so nothing else can get in and seek immediate care. Removing gauze from a bleeding wound If the pad soaks through, don't pick it up and replace it, says Chris Cebollero, chief of EMS for Christian Hospital in St. Louis. Clotting factors in the blood surface to help stop the bleeding; picking up the old gauze can remove them and make the wound start bleeding all over again. Do this instead: Add a fresh piece of gauze on top, advises Cebollero. If the gauze does come off, apply pressure to the cut until the bleeding stops, then rinse the wound out (to prevent infection), apply an antibiotic ointment (if not allergic), and rewrap with a bandage. Not seeking care after a car accident 'Your adrenaline-fueled, fight-or-flight response can mask pain initially,' says Cebollero. 'It can be 10 minutes or two hours after the accident before you feel something.' Responders at the scene can't necessarily rule out brain bleeds or broken bones. Do this instead: If you have severe car damage, get checked out at the hospital, even if you feel fine. Don't miss these other first aid mistakes that are more dangerous than you think . Making it hard for the EMT to find you If you're stung by a bee in your backyard and are having a serious allergic reaction, don't lay down in the backyard to wait for help. Choking in a restaurant? Don't run to the bathroom. 'People die in bathrooms from choking because they don't want to disturb other diners. They collapse, and nobody knows why,' says Pellegrino. Do this instead: In the case of an allergic reaction or serious injury, first have someone call 911. Then head to the driveway or have an uninjured person go there to meet the EMTs. Stay where people can help you.


The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a splash this offseason when they convinced two-time NFL Coach of the Year Bruce Arians to end his one year retirement and take over a Bucs team that hasn't been to the postseason in over a decade. Arians was brought in primarily to work with Jameis Winston and help get the quarterback's game back on track. But, perhaps the biggest plus to bringing in Arians was that he brought Todd Bowles along with him. Bowles served as the defensive coordinator of the Arizona Cardinals under Arians in 2013 and 2014 before taking the head coaching gig with the New York Jets. Bowles will be tasked with trying to turn around a Buccaneers defense that ranked 27th overall last year. So, what can we expect from the Bucs defense this year? To get an idea, let's take a look at how the Cardinals and Jets both fared before Bowles' arrival and after. In 2012, the Cardinals finished the year with a record of 5-11, which ultimately cost head coach Ken Whisenhunt his job. The offense was the main culprit for the abysmal record, as they ranked dead last in the NFL. The defense, surprisingly, was ranked 12th (337.8 yards per game). So, when Bowles took over, he had talent on the roster, and the following year the team jumped from 12th in overall defense all the way up to sixth (317.4 yards per game). When Bowles took over as head coach of the Jets, he was taking over a defense that was ranked sixth the year before he got there. It's hard to imagine there being much room for improvement, but Bowles proved he was a smart (defensive) hire by New York, as the team's overall defense jumped from sixth in 2014 to fourth in 2015. There's still a long way to go between now and the regular season, but remember, the Bucs used six of their eight draft picks on defensive players, including LSU linebacker Devin White. And even though they lost veteran Gerald McCoy, they have a beast in Ndamukong Suh to fill the void. Bowles has proven in his last two stops that he can get the best out of his defense. And, for this Buccaneers team, there's really no place to go but up. I think it is safe to say that Bowles will have this defense in the top 20 next year. The question is, will that be enough to help them make the playoffs? MORE: LaVar Ball made a tasteless mid-interview remark to ESPN's Molly Qerim NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players An early preview of the Warriors 2019-20 offseason Packers 53-man roster projection: Post-offseason workout program edition 3 players the Raiders could trade for before the 2019 season


Check These Out! Electric-powered vehicles, EVs, are steadily gaining in popularity, and not just in the new car world. Several companies are producing conversions for classic cars, swapping the original engine for an AC motor and state-of-the-art batteries. The result is an uncanny mix of classic styling and futuristic silent running, with huge and instant torque   and of course zero emissions from the vehicle itself. By far the most famous of these has been Jaguar's E-type Zero, which found fame in the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, but most conversions have been based on more utilitarian models, especially aircooled VWs. More To See: Petersen Museum Opens First Custom Electric Motorcycle Exhibit Rear-Wheel-Drive Electric Bugatti Costs Only $33,800 This is as much about the less reverential attitude of VW owners and the numbers of cars available for conversion as the practical considerations of easy engine bay access   but there are plenty of other one-off conversions around, from MGBs to Ferraris. Most suppliers offer options for electric heater or aircon, electric brake servo and power steering where necessary and LED lights to reduce the drain on the batteries. All but the most expensive conversions link the electric motor to the original gearbox, so a bit of gearchanging is still necessary   though the high torque of an EV means far fewer changes are needed, especially around town. There's an argument that actually a bit of cog-swapping makes for a more 'classic' experience anyway. So, here are eight of our favorites so far. Originally posted by by David Lillywhite on AutoClassics.com


Volkswagen is killing off two of the only remaining wagon-style vehicles left in America. The automaker confirmed that the VW Golf SportWagen and the VW Golf Alltrack will be discontinued after the 2019 model year. They join an increasingly crowded graveyard of small vehicles that have been discontinued in recent years, including the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus and the entire Scion brand. The culprit? SUVs and crossovers. Even VW, long known for its passenger cars, has pivoted to capitalize on the SUV craze. The automaker introduced a 3-row SUV called the VW Atlas and beefed up the Tiguan crossover in a recent redesign   and both vehicles are hot sellers. "SUVs have definitely assumed the mantle of family haulers from the station wagons and minivans we remember from our childhoods," VW America CEO Scott Keogh said in a statement. "But as we look towards the future, both our expanded SUV lineup and the upcoming ID. family of electric vehicles will bring the opportunity to combine the style and space people want in a variety of ways." The Golf wagons had been on their deathbed for a while. Say goodbye to the Volkswagen Beetle: A car for Nazis and hippies alike These vehicles are being killed in 2019: Say goodbye to Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan cars Sales of all Golf cars in the U.S. fell 22 percent through June to 18,958, compared with the same period a year earlier. And last year, Golf sales tumbled 39% to 42,271. VW said it would invest instead in new SUVs and crossovers, including a five-seat version of the Atlas called the Atlas Cross Sport, which will make its debut later this year. The company is also introducing an electric crossover called the ID. CROZZ in early 2010. VW has been on a killing strike lately. The company made its final VW Beetle earlier this month . Follow USA TODAY reporter Nathan Bomey on Twitter @NathanBomey. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is the wagon dead? Volkswagen kills two more wagon vehicles in favor of SUVs


The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly hired University of Michigan's John Beilein as their next head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Beilein, 66, has coached at Michigan since 2007. He led the Wolverines to two national championship appearances in 2013 and 2018. In 12 seasons in Ann Arbor, Beilein posted a 278 150 record winning two Big Ten regular season titles and two conference tournament championships. Per Wojnarowski, talks between Beilein and the Cavaliers "escalated" over the past weekend, and Beilein informed Michigan's administration of his decision. The gig will mark Beilein's first-ever NBA coaching job. Last season, Cleveland finished 19 63 in the franchise's first campaign since seeing star forward LeBron James depart for the Los Angeles Lakers during free agency. The Cavaliers fired coach Tyronn Lue following an 0 6 start and elevated Larry Drew into an interim role.


Looking to mix things up this week? From a documentary about a powerful illness to a mix and mingle session with a hair care company, here are a few top options to help you get off the couch and out into the world. 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. 'The Silent Epidemic:' A Documentary about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease From the event description: Join us for the public debut of our documentary on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) for International NASH Day, which is dedicated to bringing awareness to non-alcohol steatohepatitis. It is estimated that 30-40% of Americans have NAFLD and a percentage of those are at risk of developing cancer of the liver. When: Wednesday, June 12, 7-8 p.m. Where: Carnegie Science Center, Rangos Giant Cinema, 1 Allegheny Ave. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets 'Moolaadé' Film Screening From the event description: Join us for a screening of "Moolaadé," which takes a critical look at the African practice of female genital mutilation. Written and directed by Ousmane Sembène, the film is the winner of the Un Certain Regard at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival and the 2005 winner of the Jury Award at the Pan African Film Festival. When: Thursday, June 13, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Where: University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center, 622 N. Homewood Ave. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets 'Imagining the Modern' Book Release Party From the event description: The Pittsburgh Modern Committee of Preservation Pittsburgh, along with with IKM Architecture and The Monacelli Press welcome the public to celebrate the release of "Imagining the Modern: Architecture, and Urbanism of the Pittsburgh Renaissance" with authors Chris Grimley, Michael Kubo and Rami el Samahy. The event will kick off with a cocktail hour at Mimi's Modern at 6 p.m. Beginning at 7 p.m., guests can nosh on antipasto and refreshments, while discovering IKM's office design and panoramic views. When: Thursday, June 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Where: IKM Inc, 11 Stanwix St., Suite 2200 Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets MONAT Summer Lovin' Tour From the event description: Guests are invited to join the MONAT Summer Lovin' tour this Thursday night. Visitors will have a chance to enjoy signature mocktails while making connections with Natalie Richardson, the regional sales director, and other members of the hair care company's sales staff. When: Thursday, June 13, 7-9 p.m. Where: Steel Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 115 Federal St. Admission: $0-$15 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Kyle Busch won Sunday's Pocono 400 to claim his fourth Cup win of the year and his third Pocono win in the last four races at the track. Busch outran Brad Keselowski in a nine-lap shootout and beat him by two seconds. The top five was completed by Erik Jones , Chase Elliott and Clint Bowyer . Though he didn't win either of the first two stages of the race, Busch dominated by leading 79 of the race's 160 laps. "I passed one guy on the outside in Turn 3 (Bowyer in Stage 2) and that was the only guy I needed to pass I guess," Busch told FS1. "It was hard otherwise. We kind of got stuck in traffic back there a little bit earlier in the race, we were about fifth or sixth and couldn't really do anything. But overall my guys on pit road were awesome. Got some spots there." Busch broke a tie with Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. for most wins this year. The final nine-lap shootout was set up by a caution for a Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wreck. STAGE 1 WINNER: Kyle Larson STAGE 2 WINNER: Kyle Larson More: race results and points WHO HAD A GOOD DAY: Erik Jones earned his fourth top-10 finish at Pocono. It's tied with Kansas for his most on a single track … Brad Keselowski has a top five in seven of his last eight races at Pocono … Chase Elliott earned his fifth straight top five, the longest stretch of his career … Pole-sitter William Byron led 26 laps and finished ninth. It's his fourth top 10, matching his total from 2018 .. Denny Hamlin finished sixth for his first top 15 in the last five races. WHO HAD A BAD DAY : Austin Dillon wrecked out on Lap 29 when he was tagged from behind by Paul Menard and backed into the Turn 3 wall … Corey LaJoie finished 36th after he cut a tire and hit the wall on Lap 18 of Stage 2 …. Martin Truex Jr.'s day ended near the end of Stage 2 when his engine expired … After winning both stages, Kyle Larson slapped the wall on the final restart and had to pit. He finished a lap down in 26th. NOTABLE: Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske have combined to win 13 of the 14 points races this year and had five of the top seven finishers Sunday, including the top three … Hendrick Motorsports has had at least one car finish in the top five in the last five races, the longest active streak QUOTE OF THE RACE: "It was a good run, we didn't hit the wall, that's the first (time) in about a month. Didn't blow a tire, that's about the first in a month."   Denny Hamlin to FS1 after finishing sixth. WHAT'S NEXT: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway at 2 p.m. ET on June 9 on FS1


Thibaut Courtois has revealed he believes Eden Hazard can help Real Madrid win trophies next season after the Belgian forward's transfer from Chelsea to the Spanish giants was confirmed. Hazard realised a lifelong dream on Friday when he signed a five-year deal with Real for £88.5m, rising to £130m with add-ons.  Announced: Eden Hazard has officially signed for Real Madrid! And he's had to break the news to his teammates!  pic.twitter.com/hRKwLB8iEg   90min (@90min_Football) June 8, 2019 The move sees the mercurial Belgian end his seven-year stay at Chelsea where he helped guide his side to two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and two Europa League wins - the most recent of which coming less than two weeks ago, when his brace helped the Blues overcome Arsenal in Hazard's final game for the club. Speaking with website AS following Belgium's 3-0 win in their Euro 2020 qualifying fixture against Kazakhstan on Saturday, Courtois said: "If he speaks a little Spanish, it will be even better. "It's very nice that we're going to be together. He's my friend, I get along very well with him and his family. "For Madrid it's going to be fantastic. I think [Hazard] is going to make the difference and I hope we can win many titles next season." Hazard is Real Madrid's fourth signing of the summer, alongside Éder Militao, Luka Jovic, and Rodrygo Goes. There have also been linked with Christian Eriksen and Paul Pogba , so Hazard could be set to play alongside a new wave of Madrid 'Galacticos'. Madrid are coming off the back of one of their worst league campaigns in recent memory, finishing 19 points behind La Liga champions and bitter rivals Barcelona.


Megan Rapinoe has admitted she's hoping for a 'total shitshow circus' of a spectacle for the USWNT's Women's World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday, after her team squeaked through their round of 16 game against Spain. Jenni Hermoso scored the first goal against Jill Ellis' side in the tournament in just their ninth minute, picking up on a defensive mix-up to curl home sweetly from the edge of the box and make things nervous for the reigning champions. It wasn't until a controversial penalty 15 minutes from time that the US secured the win, a second nervy game in two nights for the tournament's two favourites   who will meet in Paris on Friday. Speaking after the game, Rapinoe said: "Hopefully it'll be a complete spectacle! Just an absolute media circus, I hope it's huge and crazy, that's what it should be. This is the best game, it's what everybody wanted. We want it, they seem up for it, all the fans are up for it. "Maybe there'll be a pretty even split in the stadium, we've been travelling pretty deep in this World Cup. I hope it's just a total shitshow circus, it's going to be awesome. These are the biggest games you dream about as a kid." Rapinoe scored both of the US goals from the penalty spot, but struggled to make an impact on the game from open play, admitting: " Not a great game for me personally, their right-back did a great job and I think I only beat her once one-on-one. "We just stayed in it. It was hot, but this is like 30º(F) cooler than any NWSL game we play in for about five months straight, so the heat wasn't too much of a factor for us." The US will play France at the Parc des Princes at 20:00GMT on Friday.


Video provided by AFP UPDATE: Talks between Mexico and the United States to stave off tariffs dragged on Friday as negotiators battled over a U.S. demand that Mexico accepts more Central American migrants under a concept know as "safe third country," two Mexican sources said. Trump has threatened to impose the levies starting at 5% on June 10 if the Mexican government does not agree to do more to tackle an increase in mostly Central American migrants crossing Mexico to enter the United States. EARLIER: WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY   U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday there was a "good chance" that the United States would be able to reach a deal with Mexico over a surge of migrants on their common border, although his administration was still pushing ahead with a plan to slap import tariffs on all Mexican goods next week. Trump has threatened to impose the levies starting at 5% on June 10 if the Mexican government does not agree to do more to tackle an increase in mostly Central American migrants crossing Mexico to enter the United States. U.S. border officers apprehended more than 132,000 people crossing from Mexico in May, the highest monthly level since 2006. The two sides started a third day of talks in Washington on Friday to reach a deal. "If we are able to make the deal with Mexico, & there is a good chance that we will, they will begin purchasing Farm & Agricultural products at very high levels, starting immediately," Trump said in tweet. "If we are unable to make the deal, Mexico will begin paying Tariffs at the 5% level on Monday!" Officials have said the talks have centered on migration rather than trade. However, U.S. agricultural exports are expected to be among those hardest hit by any retaliatory tariffs imposed by Mexico, which is the top importer of U.S. corn, wheat, pork and dairy by volume. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said it was a mistake for the United States to link migration with trade. Mexico's peso, which has been battered by fears of a trade war with its biggest market, strengthened more than 0.5% against the dollar after Trump's comments. Marc Short, chief of staff to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, said earlier on Friday that the United States was moving ahead with a legal notification of the tariffs on Mexican goods. "You should anticipate that happening today," he said at the White House. The notification could still be turned off over the weekend by the president, Short said. Trump is returning to Washington from a European trip on Friday. "The president's going to ... look at a bunch of options, and weigh all the options over the weekend," outgoing White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNBC. "People feel like they're going to be presenting the president when he gets back with some positive choices." MEXICAN OPTIMISM Trump has warned that the initial tariffs on Mexico will be incrementally increased each month up to 25% if a migration deal fails to materialize, however. Mexico is scrambling to avoid such a scenario. "It's a good sign that talks have not broken down," Lopez Obrador told reporters in Mexico City. "There is dialog and an agreement can be reached. I'm optimistic we can achieve that." The Mexican president is due to make a statement on Saturday at a meeting of politicians, businesses and unions in the border city of Tijuana. Mexico has prepared a list of possible retaliatory tariffs targeting U.S. products from agricultural and industrial states regarded as Trump's electoral base, a tactic China has also used with an eye toward the Republican president's 2020 re-election bid. Such a move would leave the United States fighting trade wars with two of its three largest trading partners and further unnerve financial markets already nervous about a global economic slowdown. The United States slapped up to 25% tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports last month, prompting Beijing to levy its own tariffs on $60 billion in American goods. Trump said on Thursday he would decide later this month whether to hit Beijing with tariffs on an additional list of $300 billion in Chinese goods. The looming U.S. tariffs have caused businesses in Mexico to scramble to get their products into the United States. "It's very chaotic. We might be able to put up with 5% for a little bit, 10% maybe," said Guillermo Valencia, president of Valencia International, a customs broker in Nogales, Arizona. "There are very few businesses that can take a 25% increase in costs and stay alive." Economists say the trade disputes could damage key supply lines and pinch consumers at a time when the global economic expansion that followed the 2008 financial crisis has started to sour and the risk of recession has risen. Credit ratings agency Fitch downgraded Mexico's sovereign debt rating on Wednesday, citing the trade tensions among other risks, while Moody's lowered its outlook to negative. Even the United States, one of the more solid performers on the economic stage, would not be immune to the downdraft. The U.S. Labor Department reported on Friday that job growth slowed sharply in May and wages rose less than expected, raising fears that a loss of momentum in economic activity could be spreading to the American labor market. U.S. business groups are generally opposed to the tariffs, warning they will raise costs for companies and lead to higher prices for American consumers. Trump's fellow Republicans also are not keen on the prospect of a two-front trade war. But Trump is eager to show progress on his 2016 campaign pledges to take a hard line on immigration and rebalance global trade in favor of the United States as part of his "America First" agenda. On Thursday, Mexico said it had offered to send 6,000 national guard troops to its border with Guatemala to secure the crossing. Officials at the talks have indicated that protocols around sending asylum seekers to Mexico or other third countries while their U.S. claims are processed are also part of the mix. (Reporting by Susan Heavey, Makini Brice and Doina Chiacu in Washington, Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles, Anthony Esposito in Mexico City, Caroline Stauffer in Chicago and Steve Holland in Shannon, Ireland Writing by Paul Simao and Rosalba O'Brien Editing by Susan Thomas and Grant McCool)


ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP)   A magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit southern Alaska early Sunday morning, awakening residents and shaking buildings in this earthquake-prone region. The earthquake struck about 1:30 a.m. Alaska time and was centered 30 miles east of Pedro Bay and 160 miles southwest of Anchorage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was widely felt by residents of Anchorage, and there are reports of scattered power outages from the Matanuska Electric Association and Chugach Electric in the Anchorage area. But the Anchorage and Valdez police departments say they have not received any reports of injury or significant damage. Anchorage resident Ron Barta says his house shook about 1:34 a.m. when the earthquake hit. Barta, 55, says the pictures on the walls started moving, but there was no damage to his house and no one was hurt. "I was sitting here with the dogs getting ready to go to bed about 1:34 local time. ... I felt a little rumble that didn't quit for about 30 to 45 seconds. It felt like the house moved," said Barta, who is married to an Associated Press reporter. The violent shaking woke up Associated Press reporter Mark Thiessen, who had been asleep for about two hours when then quake struck. "I remember the bed swaying back and forth, and loud noises, enough to wake me up even after taking sleeping pills," said Thiessen, 53. "My husband came into the bedroom forcefully saying, 'Get up! Get up!' " he said. "But I was already awake, trying to figure out what was happening." Barta, who has lived in Anchorage for about 10 years, says Alaskans on social media say the earthquake woke them up. People were saying on social media that the earthquake "was the biggest I ever felt as long as I have lived here," Barta said. A tsunami is not expected as a result of the earthquake, the National Weather Service said. ___ Associated Press writer Tarek Hamada in Phoenix contributed to this report.


HOUSTON (AP)   A Houston-area woman had admitted that she addressed package bombs to former president Barack Obama, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Social Security Administration. Julia Ann Poff pleaded guilty in a Houston federal court Monday to transporting explosives with intent to kill, injure or intimidate. Although the plea related directly to the package she addressed to Obama in October 2016, prosecutors say the 47-year-old Brookshire woman's plea deal also acknowledges mailing similar packages to Abbott and the Social Security Administration. All of the packages contained improvised booby traps that postal authorities intercepted and rendered harmless with no injuries. Poff could be sentenced to up to 10 years in federal prison and fined up to $250,000. Sentencing has been scheduled for Nov. 18.


A man was hospitalized Wednesday morning with a gunshot wound to the chest after a security guard found him lying on the side of the road in northwest Houston, according to Metro Video. The man's current condition is unclear. The security guard found him on her way to work around 2:40 a.m. on the side of the road near North Loop West and Directors Row, Metro Video reported. Houston police said the man may have been shot in a disturbance at the nearby Springhill Hotel. The shooter reportedly fled, police said. It's unclear whether the security guard worked at the hotel. No further information was available overnight. The investigation is ongoing. Julian Gill is a digital reporter in Houston. Read him on our breaking news site , Chron.com , and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com . | julian.gill@chron.com | NEWS WHEN YOU NEED IT: Text CHRON to 77453 to receive breaking news alerts by text message | Sign up for breaking news alerts delivered to your email here.


COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Nicolas Lodeiro scored his second goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to lift the Seattle Sounders over the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Saturday night. Seattle's Kelvin Leerdam hit the crossbar on a free kick in the 94th minute and then Lodeiro headed a deflected cross into the right corner to help the Sounders (9-5-5) win their second of the last three. Lodeiro tied it with a penalty kick in the 56th after the Crew's David Guzman took Lodeiro down in the area. Seattle's Danny Leyva was late to defend a pass that Pedro Santos got to first and the referee pointed to the spot immediately after Leyva tripped Santos. Santos converted the penalty in the 13th minute, finishing into the right corner to end the Crew's three-game scoring drought. It was their first lead since the beginning of June. Columbus (5-13-2) lost its fourth and in a row and extended its winless streak to eight games.


SAVANNAH, Ga.   Rare sea turtles are smashing nesting records this summer on beaches in the Southeast, with scientists crediting the egg-laying boom to conservation measures that began more than 30 years ago. Giant loggerhead sea turtles weighing up to 300 pounds (136 kilograms) crawl ashore to dig nests in the sand every summer along the southern Atlantic coast. While nesting typically occurs from May through August, record nest counts set in 2016 have already fallen in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. So far this year, researchers and volunteers in those three states have cataloged more than 12,200 nests left by loggerheads, a threatened species protected under the Endangered Species Act. That's already far ahead of the 11,321 nests in the previous highest count three years ago. "My laboratory is almost floor-to-ceiling in samples right now," said University of Georgia professor Joe Nairn, who studies adult female turtles using DNA extracted from eggshell samples taken from each loggerhead nest found in the three states. "It's pretty obvious to us that this is a big year." Loggerheads crawling from the surf of the Atlantic Ocean lay roughly 100 pingpong-ball sized eggs per nest. During the nesting season, volunteers from North Carolina to Florida comb the shoreline each day around sunrise to catalog new nests and cover them with protective screens to keep out wild hogs and other predators until the eggs hatch. The nest counts serve as a key indicator of the overall population's health. Female loggerheads tend to lay eggs only every three to four years, so the numbers often fluctuate. Still, scientists have seen an encouraging leap in the past 15 years. Loggerhead nesting along Georgia's 100-mile (161-kilometer) coast hit its low point in 2004 with fewer than 400 nests. So far this year, more than 3,500 loggerhead nests have been recorded on Georgia's beaches, surpassing the state's 2016 record of 3,289. Mark Dodd, the state biologist who heads Georgia's sea turtle recovery program, said he expects the final count to reach 4,000 nests by the end of August. Dodd says the rebound can likely be traced to two key conservation measures taken up decades ago. States have stepped up monitoring and protection of sea turtle nests since loggerheads were listed as a threatened species in 1978. And shrimp boats trawling in U.S. waters since 1987 have been required to equip their nets with escape hatches for sea turtles. Scientists suspect those decades-old efforts are showing big results now because female loggerheads don't reach full maturity and start nesting until they're about 30 years old. "They've been able to survive to maturity and reproduce and come back to lay eggs," said Michelle Pate, who leads the sea turtle program for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. "It's been a long haul, but I think we're finally seeing it pay off." South Carolina this year has counted more than 7,100 nests on its beaches   an increase of more than 600 nests compared to the previous record from 2016. And North Carolina's nest count has passed 1,640, edging its record from three years ago. Results of DNA testing on sea turtle eggs conducted at the University of Georgia back up the idea that more female loggerheads are reaching maturity and starting to nest. Since 2010, survey teams in Georgia and the Carolinas have collected one egg from each nest they find and sent the shell to Nairn's lab. Each eggshell is used to establish a DNA fingerprint for the adult turtle that laid it. After building a DNA database for loggerheads for roughly a decade, Nairn said his research team each year still finds 25 to 30 percent of the nesting females are turtles they haven't seen before. He said that suggests the adult female population is growing. The busiest U.S. state for sea turtle nesting by far is Florida, which had a record 122,707 loggerhead nests in 2016. The numbers are so large that Florida doesn't keep a running count during the nesting season. Final counts are typically completed in the fall. "Based on what we've seen so far, we are confident in saying that Florida is having a robust season," Beth Mongiovi, a sea turtle researcher for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, said by email. "As to this being a record year for loggerheads, it is too early to say."


The White House is not expected to announce a date Thursday for a trade summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a senior administration official said, as negotiators for the two sides launch another day of talks. China and the United States are in the middle of intense negotiations to end a months-long trade war that has rattled global markets. After meetings in Beijing last week, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are holding talks with a Chinese delegation in Washington this week. Trump is slated to meet with China's top trade negotiator, Liu He, at 4:30 p.m. (2030 GMT) at the White House. The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported that he was expected to announce a date for a summit at that time, but a senior administration official told Reuters that was incorrect. "The White House is not expected to announce a date for a meeting," the official said. Trump administration officials have cited progress in the talks on tricky aspects, including reforming practices that Washington objects to by Beijing such as the intellectual property theft and forced transfer of technology from U.S. companies doing business in China. Hopes that the talks were moving in a positive direction have cheered investors. Administration officials initially envisioned a summit between Trump and Xi potentially taking place in March, but that period passed while talks continued. How to enforce a deal as well as when and whether to lift tariffs on billions of dollars of goods have been sticking points in what appear to be the final stages of the talks.


(CBSDFW.COM)   There's nothing quite like the thrill of seeing your favorite NFL team in person. But before kickoff, each teams' stadium has its own set of bag policies, tailgating rules and means of transportation to-and-from. Here's your guide to make you feel right at home while visiting the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The first step to enjoying any football game is getting there. Uber is the official rideshare program for AT&T in Arlington. But if you drive your own car expect to dish out some serious dough to park in the some 24,000 spaces available . Additionally   shuttles are available to help guests with disabilities to and from lettered lots. Tailgating is a key, colorful component to any Cowboys game. Parking opens five hours before kickoff but if you're participating in the parking lot party, AT&T stadium asks guests to avoid deep fryers or open flame cooking. Charcoal and gas grills are allowed but please dispose of the coals in the designated areas. Parking spaces may not be used for tents, grills, chairs or other items. Once you're ready to head inside among 100,000 people, there are a few things you should leave behind. Doors open two hours before kickoff. The home of the Cowboys does not allow backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, coolers or seat cushions . Instead guests can bring personal items in a 12 by 12 inch or smaller clear tote. Clutch purses smaller than 8 and a half by 5 and a half are also allowed.


NEWARK   It was an entrance like only P.K. Subban could make. The Devils called it an introduction, but Subban made it a pep rally on Thursday when he was officially welcomed to his new team. The superstar defenseman stepped out of the tunnel and into his new home, as the Rolling Stones blasted throughout a smoke-filled arena. After a drum line revved up a crowd of about 1,500 fans, Subban excited them even more when he took the stage at Prudential Center. One of the biggest personalities in hockey has finally arrived. And he's now just a few miles from the biggest media market in America. "People mention New York a lot, but I don't play for New York," Subban said. "I play for New Jersey. That's where my focus is." New Jersey won the Subban sweepstakes last month by trading defensemen Jeremy Davies and Steve Santini to Nashville, with the No. 34 overall pick in this year's draft and a second-round pick in 2020. Subban, who's signed for $9 million in each of the next three seasons, gives the Devils a bona fide No. 1 defenseman and expedites the rebuilding process. The former Norris Trophy winner has 98 goals and 310 assists in 645 career games. Only five other defensemen have scored more points than Subban since his first full season in the league. "He's certainly the type of person and player that we feel is going to be a tremendous fit on and off the ice for our team," coach John Hynes said. More: NJ Devils send message with P.K. Subban trade: We're in this A player like Subban is a hot commodity in today's NHL. He's a right-handed shot who can drive possession at even strength and lead a power play. He can also take pressure off aging captain Andy Greene and the rest of the Devils' 'D' corps by taking on big minutes. If Sami Vatanen and Damon Severson both stay on the right side, the Devils will be deep at a premium position. "We felt like we needed to get a little bit bigger and stronger, a little bit nastier," Hynes said. "We needed to add some talent to our blueline as we did with P.K." Subban's influence is more than just what he brings on the ice. The Devils are getting a larger-than-life personality with 1.1 million followers on Twitter and thousands more on Instagram. Throughout his career, Subban has used that platform to give back to his community and be an ambassador for his sport. He spoke openly on Thursday about growing up in an inner-city neighborhood where many others couldn't afford to play hockey. "I look forward to helping as many kids as I can whether you're white, yellow, purple, black, brown, I could care less," Subban said. "As someone who grew up in Toronto, my parents coming from the Caribbean, I understand what I represent in the sport of hockey. I embrace that." This isn't the first time a trade involving Subban has shocked the hockey world. The Toronto native began his career in Montreal, then was sent to the Predators in a blockbuster deal in 2016. That move came on the same day the Devils got Taylor Hall for Adam Larsson. Subban led the Predators to the Stanley Cup Final in his first season there, but had a dropoff last year in his point totals and some underlying numbers. His pricetag became a problem for cap-strapped Nashville, who recently signed free agent Matt Duchene to a lucrative seven-year deal. But Subban was a luxury the Devils could afford with almost $17 million to work with and restricted free agents Pavel Zacha and Will Butcher unsigned. Now Subban will get to play alongside three No. 1 overall picks in Hall, Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes. More: What Jack Hughes and P.K. Subban can do for NJ Devils "I'm really excited to be here," said Subban, who has yet to win a Stanley Cup. "On the day that I found out that I was being traded, all I really wanted to know was where I was going. To find out that I was going to New Jersey, I was head over heels ecstatic." Trading for Subban does come with some risk. It's very possible that his best hockey is behind him. He is coming off a down year and recently turned 30. His 31 points and 63 games last season were both career-lows. But on Thursday, Subban said that he hasn't been this excited for training camp since his rookie year. Even as a league veteran, he understands that he'll have to prove himself all over again to stay up in the lineup. "I've never tried to look too far down the road," Subban said. "I think everybody wants to win a Stanley Cup. Everybody dreams of one day being in the Hall of Fame. That's great. But I hope to have a lot of years and a lot of hockey ahead of me." He added, "I want to take it one step at a time." This article originally appeared on North Jersey Record: P.K. Subban is 'head over heels' to be with NJ Devils


Every Wednesday morning, SFGATE finds the biggest headlines in local (and sometimes national) beer. Check back here weekly for news, events, and information about special releases from your favorite local breweries. SFGATE has a biweekly beer newsletter! Called The Mash, it contains key local stories about your favorite beer and breweries, as well as other, more nationally-spanning industry news. To sign up, head here . Temescal Brewing is having a rather special few weeks. Last week, former head brewer and cat aficionado Wade Benker-Ritchey returned to the Oakland brewhouse for a special one-off pilsner made with Maine-grown Cascade hops and   surprise!   catnip. Meanwhile, staffers are prepping the space for the brewery's third anniversary later this month , on June 15, when they'll be pouring three special brews for the event. Elsewhere, New Belgium is hitting three local bars and restaurants over three days for a series focusing on their sours. On Wednesday, June 5, Lauren Limbach heads to City Beer Store to talk all things mixed-ferm, and on Thursday, June 6, New Belgium, with the Rare Barrel , take to State Bird Provisions for a special dinner. The latter event is sold out, unfortunately, but the two breweries' collaboration beer will be sold in the East Bay on the following day, June 7 at Prizefighter. More info here . I'm a firm believer in the notion that wherever beer is sold, so too should coffee. Barebottle in San Francisco is now subscribing to that notion too, and is opening a "roast office" for pour over coffee at the Bernal Heights taproom. Curious about that whole kveik thing? Here's your chance to get your fill of knowledge (and beer): Chris Cohen at Old Devil Moon is throwing more than a dozen beers made with kveik yeast on taps at his The Kveikening event at the Bernal area taproom on Saturday, June 8. Pours include kveik-fermented beer from Nordic breweries as well as more local ones, including Laughing Monk , Alvarado Street and South City Cider . Get more details here . Alyssa Pereira is an SFGate producer. Email: apereira@sfchronicle.com | Twitter: @alyspereira


Boston-based chemical company 908 Devices has secured $17 million in Series E funding, according to company database Crunchbase , topping the city's recent funding headlines. The cash infusion was announced April 29 and financed by Northpond Ventures. According to its Crunchbase profile, "908 Devices is bringing the powerful capabilities of Mass Spectrometry out of the confines of centralized facilities and mobile laboratories. We make battery-operated, handheld, chemical detection tools, rugged enough to exceed military standards and trusted enough for immediate action in the field. For biologists and chemists in need of answers, we make personal analyzers, small and simple enough for every workspace." The seven-year-old company has raised five previous funding rounds, including a $20 million Series D round in 2017. The round brings total funding raised by Boston companies in manufacturing over the past month to $18 million, an increase of $18 million from the month before. The local manufacturing industry has seen 12 funding rounds over the past year, securing a total of $52 million in venture funding. In other local funding news, translation service company 3Play Media announced a private equity funding round on May 14, financed by Riverside Partners. According to Crunchbase, "3Play Media provides a more technologically advanced and cost-effective captioning, audio description, and subtitling solution. We work with more than 2,000 customers across media and entertainment, enterprise and educational institutions. Our methods allow us to reduce the cost and simplify the process, while maintaining premium quality levels." Founded in 2007, the company has raised two previous rounds, including a $511,601 round in 2011. This story was created automatically using local investment data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


AUGUSTA, Ga.   The word shot from his mouth in rhythm with the fists that pumped above his head. "Yes!" shouted Phil Mickelson, his intonation and intention clear amid another Masters roar. "Yes!" Yes, yes, one of the few people in the world who actually look good in a green jacket suddenly has chance to win his fourth, and that picture would be darn near as pretty as Mickelson's twist and shout Saturday after his super-sized birdie putt ran and ran and finally leaped into the 16th hole. No, no, it's not going to be easy, as Mickelson's 67   which tied for the day's best round   left him only in third place at 11 under par, five strokes behind leader Jordan Spieth But crazier things have happened than a weathered, mostly forgotten 44-year-old who hasn't won a tournament in nearly two years slouching out of Augusta National with a green jacket pilfered off the shoulders of a kid less than half his age. Crazier, like Lefty showing up Saturday dressed in an ugly pink-ish shirt. "It's not my color, it doesn't look good on me, I don't wear it well," Mickelson said. It turns out, he hung out with a golfing great earlier this week and, instead of golfing tips, he inexplicably took a fashion tip. "I had a premonition after spending time with Arnold Palmer, he likes to wear this color," Mickelson said. "I just had a feeling that I needed to make a move, and I had it in the bag and pulled it out." Crazier was also Mickelson providing this week's signature moment thus far when he nailed a twisting 41-foot birdie putt on No. 16 that confirmed the seriousness of his contention. For the record, he pumped both fists three times as he walked screaming across the green. And, for the record, that putt actually wasn't supposed to do that. "Crazy," Mickelson confirmed. "I mean, it's just crazy to make that putt. I'm just trying to two-putt it. I had the perfect speed and it just kind of floated in the side door." The shot had such impact, it resonated back 24 years, to Mickelson's first Masters in 1991, when he said he was sitting in the clubhouse as Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson sank similar putts. "I remember feeling the ground reverberate from the roar," Mickelson said. Make no mistake, the coronation of a 21-year-old Spieth, who is 16 under par, would be a great story. The first jacket-fitting for Englishman Justin Rose, currently second at 12 under, would also be interesting. But, c'mon. Who won't be cheering for Mickelson to stop time and drop jaws and become the second-oldest guy to win the Masters? How can anyone root against a guy who said he woke up before dawn this winter just to prepare for this moment? "Tomorrow's the final round of the Masters," Mickelson announced excitedly Saturday night as if he were describing Christmas morning. "It's what I've been looking forward to, thinking of and dreaming of when I was getting up at 5:30 in the off-season, working out, trying to get some speed, trying to be in contention in this tournament. So here we are, six months later, and it's going to be a fun day tomorrow." It will certainly be fun for the fans, who adore Lefty for his modest shrugs and dopey waves and constant smiles. Even though Tiger Woods is in the same sort of comeback mode this weekend, and shot a 68 Saturday to put himself in fifth place, 10 strokes back, the fans seem to cheer him mostly out of respect. They hoot and holler and howl for Lefty because they love him. Who can forget his most recent Masters win here, in 2010, when he tearfully triumphed in the wake of breast cancer battles being fought by his wife and mother? When those fans realized that Mickelson was turning up the volume on his quiet first two rounds, they turned it up with him, even roaring for him after he missed as 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole that would have put him in Sunday's final group and really put the heat on Spieth. Typical of Mickelson, after he tapped in for par, he tapped fists with one young fan and handed his golf ball to another. "Everyone loves Phil, why wouldn't you love Phil?" Spieth said. "He's going to make some noise and he's going to make a run." The biggest question will be Mickelson's stamina, considering he's played only four previous tournaments this season and hasn't finished above 15th in any of them. Yet every year, he seems to show up here and bloom like the 30 varieties of azaleas. "It's special to me because this place means so much to me," he said. "The way the people have treated me just adds to it." The way he is treating the presence of Spieth adds to Mickelson's mystique. Moments after walking out of the scorer's room where he watched Spieth finish his round Saturday, Mickelson immediately began sandbagging him. "If he were to come out on top, it would be wonderful for the tournament, wonderful for the game," Mickelson said, shrugging, of course. "I'm going to try and stop him, but we'll see how it goes." But just in case you think that bow-at-the-knees was completely serious, check out his Sunday dress code. Mickelson plans to wear black, like he's worn in his previous Masters victories, and it's no coincidence. "Studies have shown, like NFL teams, when they wear black they have more penalties," Mickelson said. "That's what I need to do tomorrow, is play more aggressive." You hear that young Jordan? The old guy is coming for you, and an arboretum full of his best friends will be coming with him.


Jan Vertonghen's availability for the Champions League final has been thrown into question after the Tottenham defender was seen leaving the Amsterdam Arena on crutches following the club's dramatic win over Ajax. A sublime hat-trick from Lucas Moura ensured that Mauricio Pochettino's side would be joining Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano next month, overturning a three-goal deficit at one point to reach their first ever Champions League final. But it now appears that Tottenham could be without Vertonghen for the showpiece on Juve 1, with VTM News (via HLN ) spotting the Belgium international leaving the stadium on Wednesday on crutches. It's not clear what injury Vertonghen picked up against Ajax as he still appeared to be running normally throughout the latter stages of the game, as well as Tottenham's frantic post-match celebrations. But the Belgian does have a track record of struggling with ankle injuries, having missed large chunks of games in 2016 and 2017 due to problems with his ligaments. Wednesday's match against Ajax was the first time that Vertonghen has returned to Amsterdam since he left the club in 2012, while his role in the first leg of the semi-final was cut short due to a horrific head injury. He's featured in all but three Champions League games this season and has also been a regular part of Pochettino's side in the Premier League, missing just one appearance that wasn't a result of injury or suspension. Hate to spoil the Spurs party so early, but this exclusive footage of Jan Vertonghen doesn't look good. Protective boot on his right foot, the crutches. Smells like an ankle ligament injury.  Full footage over here: https://t.co/9515jKZmum @hlnsport @vtmnieuws #coys #thfc pic.twitter.com/JqSGu3bINJ   Kristof Terreur  (@HLNinEngeland) May 9, 2019 While fans are left to wait on official confirmation about Vertonghen's condition, it's now being suggested that either Davinson Sánchez or Juan Foyth will partner Toby Alderweireld in the Champions League final next month.


The ex-brother-in-law of former Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison for raping his estranged wife. Bernard Sigh, of Milton, was sentenced Monday in Norfolk Superior Court. He was convicted earlier this month of two counts of rape and several other charges in connection with the December 2017 attack. Prosecutors asked for up to 22 years in prison and the victim told the judge she was "terrified" of the 67-year-old Sigh. But the judge, citing Sigh's Parkinson's disease, gave him a lighter sentence. Sigh apologized in court, saying he was "selfish and thoughtless." In 2014, Patrick fired the head of the state's Sex Offender Registry Board in part because she questioned why Sigh wasn't required to register for a 1993 spousal rape conviction. READ MORE: Ex-brother-in-law of former governor gets prison for rape CHECK OUT WCVB: Get the latest Boston news, weather and sports online, anytime. Stay in the know with Boston's news leader   WCVB.


A 5-year-old girl survived the deadly Charleston church shooting by playing dead and was recovering at a local hospital on Thursday, family members who had convened at a nearby hotel, told WCIV-TV . The girl, who has not been identified, was present at the prayer service that became a crime scene Wednesday night, after suspected gunman Dylann Storm Roof , 21, opened fire on people gathered there, killing nine. Roof, who is white, allegedly entered Charleston's Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a historically African-American church, and shot at the 13 people who were inside. He reportedly accused the black church members of "taking over our country" and said they "[had] to go." Officials have deemed the attack a hate crime. Live @MUSChealth where a 5 year old child is resting. She Played dead & survived. . @ABCNews4 #CharlestionShooting pic.twitter.com/K1g56e0uZg   Rob Mallia (@RobMalliaWCIV4) June 18, 2015 "This tragedy that we're addressing right now is indescribable," Charleston Police Chief Greg Mullen told reporters. "No one in this community will ever forget this night." He added that "it's senseless and unfathomable that someone would go into a church where people were having a prayer meeting and take their lives." Roof was identified as the potential shooter Thursday morning, after the attack kicked off a citywide manhunt. Police patrolled downtown Charleston in the wake of the shooting. The shooter was originally described as a clean-shaven, slender white male, aged 20 to 25, with sandy blond hair. Authorities warned he was a "very dangerous individual" and said he shouldn't be approached. Among the dead was the Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney . The 41-year-old faith leader was known for both his religious and legislative work, having been the youngest black man to be elected to South Carolina's Legislature, in 1996, at the age of 23.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Ballard? According to Walk Score, this Seattle neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," 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 Ballard is currently hovering around $1,625. So, what might you expect to find if you've got a budget of $2,200/month? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental listings, 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. 5398 Russell Ave. NW Listed at $2,115/month, this 588-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 5398 Russell Ave. NW. The listing promises in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring, a fireplace and a walk-in closet in the unit. Building amenities include garage parking, secured entry and a roof deck. Both cats and dogs are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 1501 N.W. 56th St. Here's a 712-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 1501 N.W. 56th St. that's going for $2,149/month. In the residence, you can expect a walk-in closet, carpeted floors and a fireplace. Building amenities include a fitness center and outdoor space. Both cats and dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (Check out the complete listing here .) 6501 24th Ave. NW Next, check out this 800-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo that's located at 6501 24th Ave. NW. It's listed for $2,200/month. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, secured entry and assigned parking. The listing also promises a dishwasher, carpeted floors and a balcony in the condo. Animals are not permitted. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 804 N.W. 52nd St. Located at 804 N.W. 52nd St., here's an 846-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom unit that's listed for $2,200/month. You can expect to find hardwood flooring in the residence. The building features assigned parking and additional storage space. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See 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.


Spring ISD's new football stadium will not be ready to open by the beginning of football season due to weather-related delays. Originally set to open in late August, the district said in an Aug. 7 announcement that the stadium is now expected to be open my mid-October. Mark Miranda, chief operations officer for Spring ISD, stated that crews worked to overcome the delays caused by heavy rain experienced in the fall of last year. "It's become clear, though, that there just aren't enough hours in the day to complete all the finishing work by the end of August," Miranda said in the announcement. Still, he said the district looks forward to finally opening its new stadium, located on 117 acres at 23802 Cypresswood Drive. Once completed, the facility will have the capacity for 8,000 spectators. A video scoreboard, concessions, press box and low-glare turf field are among the features highlighted by the district. The new stadium will also include a memorial for local United States service members. "We know it will be well worth the wait," Miranda stated. "Our goal is to build a modern facility that will last for generations to come, so we know it's worth taking the time to get everything right." Its previous stadium next to Spring High School, Leonard George Stadium, is over five decades old. This year will be the stadium's last time serving as the home game field at the beginning of a new football season. "We're going to provide an exciting football experience no matter the venue because we have some of the most talented players in Texas at Spring, Dekaney and Westfield high schools," Miranda stated. "This delay getting into the new stadium won't deter our coaches and athletes from having a great season." mfeuk@hcnonline.com


Brooks Koepka was unable to mount a serious charge against Shane Lowry during the final round of the British Open Sunday. Koepka was hoping to extend his recent run of major success but stumbled with four early bogeys and was out of competition before he hit the turn. Koepka finished T-4 and 6-under overall in the 148th Open Championship, nine shots behind the winner. He appeared as frustrated with the pace of play - always an issue with partner J.B. Holmes - as much as he was with his own game. His strong overall play still allowed for some superlatives. He joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth as the only golfers to finish in the top-five of all four majors in the same year. His other finishes were a T-2 at the Masters, 1 shot behind Tiger Woods; solo second at the U.S. Open, 3 shots back of Gary Woodland; and a victory in the PGA Championship. BRITISH OPEN : Leaderboard | Best photos Koepka's overall play in the four majors of 2019 leaves him directly on the bull's eye of any PGA Tour Player of the Year conversation. But he wasn't hearing any of that on Sunday. Here are some of his post-round quotes after the final round: On his overall finish: "I left a couple putts short right in the middle, so that's very frustrating." On the slow play: "I wasn't wearing a watch, so, yeah. Yeah, I mean, he had a rough day. But J.B. is a slow player. I know it's difficult with the wind, but I didn't think he was that bad today. I thought he was all right . . . Yeah, I mean, there were some times where I thought it was slow. There's a lot of slow guys out here. It's not the first time I've done it, especially when you've got a walking official with you. On playing in a rhythm: "We were on pace for 13 holes. But I mean, if I'm in a group, we're going to be on pace no matter what. I'm usually ready to go, as soon as the guy's ball is coming down . . . I'm ready to go most of the time. That's what I don't understand when it's your turn to hit, your glove is not on, then you start thinking about it, that's where the problem lies. It's not that he takes that long. He doesn't do anything until his turn. That's the frustrating part. But he's not the only one that does it out here." On his play in The Open vs. the other majors: "I played good this week, so obviously disappointing not to the finish I was looking for. It was a great run for three of them and then this one, nothing you could do. How cool is that to win in Ireland? Props to Shane, he played unbelievable golf . . . This week is disappointing, but the rest of them have been - it's been great. I'm not going to lie. It's been fun. I would have liked to have just made a few more and finished it off with a bunch of second places. On his plans between now and the Masters "Do the same thing I ever do, go play the FedExCup and then go play a couple of tournaments in the fall. And then start the season over again." On any positives from this week "I don't see much positive out of it. If you don't play good you're not going to win. So it's very simple. It's disappointing, yes. I didn't play the way I wanted to. And I've got to live with that." https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/open-course-you-want-to-play_golfweek MORE: Francisco Lindor's one-handed HR should be evidence of MLB's juiced baseballs Lakers' Quinn Cook Q&A: 'It feels like this team has been together a while' Phil Simms: 'Multiple' teams were set to take Daniel Jones before No. 17 Specialization or multisport participation? Here's what the data says Should Bears trade for Ravens K Justin Tucker?


The Jets have added a familiar face to their analytics department. According to ESPN's Rich Cimini , New York hired Matt Sheldon as their new director of football research and strategy. Sheldon has worked with both Adam Gase and Joe Douglas, as each duo spent time together in Miami and Chicago, respectively. Sheldon started his NFL career as a defensive assistant with the St. Louis Rams in 2001, where he also worked alongside Joe Vitt, the Jets outside linebackers coach. He then joined the Bills in 2006 as a linebackers coach and elevated the games of players such as London Fletcher and Paul Posluszny. Sheldon then moved onto the Vikings in 2010 as an assistant defensive backs coach before leaving for the Montreal Alouettes in 2012 as a linebackers coach. After one season in the CFL, Sheldon took a break from football before returning in 2015 with the Bears. He was hired as their director of analytics and football research. That's where he met Douglas before the latter left for the Eagles. In 2017, Sheldon was named the director of football research and strategy with the Dolphins, which is when he met Gase. Sheldon's main job will be focusing on in-game strategy and developing staff members and players. MORE: Poker player argues over dealer chip counting error during crucial all-in hand at WSOP Main Event 3 under-the-radar Cowboys who could cash in after 2019 season Colts ranked No. 1 in NFL future power rankings Montez Sweat is following the Preston Smith path so far The Cubs Are Very Mad About Barstool Chicago and Beer Cup Snake Videos


Worcester has no rain in the forecast for the next few days, with rainfall expected later in the week, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Tuesday's forecast shows the greatest possibility of rain at 78 percent, with predicted rainfall of 1.59 inches. The next few days will also bring warm temperatures, forecast to last through Thursday. The weather will bring a high temperature of 81 degrees on Monday. Skies will be clear today and partly cloudy Saturday through Monday. Winds will remain somewhat calm through the week, with the highest speeds on Saturday at just 12 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams apologized for her department's handling of an alleged shoplifting incident involving a 4-year-old girl and her parents , saying Sunday the confrontation that was captured on video was "unacceptable." "What we saw in that video isn't in keeping with good policing," Williams said in an interview with NBC affiliate KPNX . "This is not what should have happened in that circumstance." The child's parents, Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper, filed notice of a $10 million claim last week over the incident, which occurred on May 29 after the couple said they realized their daughter had taken a doll from a dollar store. Video showed officers appearing to push and kick a handcuffed man believed to be Ames and handcuffing Harper, who is pregnant, after an unidentified woman came to take care of the couples' two young daughters. At one point, an officer screams at Ames and says: ""When I tell you to do something, you f------ do it!" The officers then pick up Ames   who apologizes and appears to be complying   and throws him against a police vehicle. The couple and authorities offered different accounts of what happened before the confrontation. Ames and Harper said they were driving their girls to a babysitter when police approached them in an apartment complex parking lot. Williams said Sunday that they fled from police after a Family Dollar manager alerted authorities to "adults" stealing from the store. In a police report, officers said the girl took a boxed doll, while Ames took a pair of underwear and a woman who'd been with the couple at the dollar store also allegedly stole something. Once the car was parked, the report says, Ames allegedly reached toward the car's center console and yelled that he hadn't done anything wrong. Williams said Sunday that police "shouldn't have reacted the way that we reacted." Williams said that the officers who appeared in the video were placed on desk duty. An internal investigation was looking at discrepancies between the police report that documented the incident and the cell phone video that showed the confrontation. On Saturday, Ames told Al Sharpton on MSNBC that he was glad the incident was caught on video by a bystander so people could see how he and his family were treated. "I felt like I did everything I could to show the officer that I was complying," he said, adding that the experience was traumatizing for him and his young children. "I looked the barrel in the eyes, my kids looked the barrel in the eyes. I thought they were gonna start shooting," he said. Rev. Jarrett Maupin, of the Arizona chapter of the National Action Network, appeared with Ames on MSNBC, saying that "this is one of the most insane attacks on a black family, or any family, that I've ever seen law enforcement engage in." Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego issued a statement on Twitter Saturday saying about the incident, saying, "I, like many others, am sick over what I have seen in the video" and "I am deeply sorry for what this family went through." The mayor vowed to speed up implementation of body cameras on police officers and hold a community meeting to address the incident. "I realize that to get to the bottom of this issue and implement meaningful change, we are going to have some uncomfortable and painful conversations," Gallego said.


Authorities are continuing to search for a 69-year-old woman who has been missing for almost a week after hiking in California's Mojave Desert. Barbara Thomas was last seen last Friday when she and her husband, Robert, were making their way back to their trailer after hiking in the desert, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Colorado River Station said in a press release. The two had nearly reached their vehicle when Robert stopped to take a photo and she continued on ahead in the area of Kelbaker/Hidden Hills near Interstate 40, he told ABC Las Vegas affiliate station KTNV . It was the last time he said he saw her. (MORE: California hiker found in Inyo National Forest after going missing with dog 'thankful') The trailer was still locked when he arrived and Thomas was nowhere to be found. She was wearing a black bikini, red baseball cap and tan hiking boots with black socks, according to authorities. She does not have any supplies or a cellphone. Officials with the sheriff's department, search and rescue volunteers, K9s, park rangers, and a helicopter are all part of the search efforts to find Thomas. The sheriff's department has scoured the area daily since she was reported missing and had been out Wednesday morning "since the sun came up," a spokeswoman said. Robert believes she may have been picked up on the road near their trailer. He said he wouldn't press charges on anyone who did take her. (MORE: 73-year-old hiker Eugene Jo found alive after being missing 1 week in Angeles National Forest) "I just want my wife back and if somebody out there has her, which I feel somebody does, please drop her off at a safe place where she can contact us and that's it," he told KTNV. The two are residents of Bullhead City, Arizona. A spokeswoman for the sheriff's department told ABC News there is no evidence at this time suggesting foul play. Anyone with information regarding Thomas' whereabouts is urged to contact the Colorado River Station at (760) 326-9200 or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760) 956-5001.


The body of former Ohio State offensive lineman Zach Slagle was found early Thursday morning by Canton, Ohio, police. He was 31. Slagle was found dead via a gunshot wound at approximately 1:20 a.m. per the Canton Rep. That was approximately 20 minutes after he posted what appeared to be a suicide note to Facebook . In it, Slagle said he had lived a full life that was incomparable. He also mentioned CTE, the degenerative brain disease that has been found in in the brains of former football players. Per the Rep, his brain will be tested for CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy. From the Rep: Harry Campbell, an investigator for Stark County Coroner Anthony P. Bertin, said Slagle also left a lengthy paper-written message on a table inside the home. Campbell said the coroner's office has removed Slagle's brain, which will be sent to the CTE Center at Boston University for examination. Testing for CTE can't be done on a living person, so diagnosis can only be made post-mortem. "Dr. Bertin told the family he would help in any way possible," Campbell said, adding the family also wanted to have Slagle's brain examined for CTE. Research into CTE and its effects on the brain are still relatively in their infancy. While the brain disease has been associated with playing football   it's been found in large quantities of players who have donated their brains after experiencing memory and other mental issues   there is, at the moment, been no direct link found between the disease and playing football or another sport with repeated head trauma. GoFundMe started Slagle walked on at Ohio State from 2006-08 after he played at McKinney High School in Ohio. He was working as a bouncer for a Canton-area bar. His Ohio State teammate Jake Ballard has already started a fundraiser in Slagle's memory to help pay for funeral and burial costs. "Zach was selfless as a teammate and friend and endeared himself to anyone who knew him," the page said. "He was always the guy that everyone liked to see and be around. Zach was a fun loving person with a heart of gold. In his honor, we would like to start a fund to help defray the costs of his burial services. Thank you for your consideration and support to Zach's family in this difficult time."               Nick Bromberg is a writer for Yahoo Sports. [Join or create a 2019 Yahoo College Fantasy Football league for free today] More from Yahoo Sports: Former No. 1 NHL draft pick Murphy is homeless, refusing help WR Kearse carted off with brutal leg injury in preseason game Paylor: Hard to ignore boos, frustration raining down on Matt Patricia Infamous Boston Marathon cheat Rosie Ruiz dies at 66


Team Owner Cal McNair Spoke on 610 Radio about the new normal Despite recent shake-ups at Houston's 610 Sports Radio (going to miss Mike Meltzer and hope he lands on his feet), the station is still considered the radio voice of the Houston Texans . So, it should come as no surprise that team owner/chairman Cal McNair was on 610 last night discussing the Texan's new normal. For those who missed the off-season front office hijinks, the Texans unceremoniously fired incumbent general manager Brian Gaine, failed to provide a definitive answer as to why (other than McNair's " very clear statement ") which lent itself to rampant speculation , attempted to sign New England Patriots ' VP of Team Development Nick Caserio minutes after the Patriots ring ceremony, which apparently went over as well as the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand , with New England filing tampering charges that are as inexplicable as the tuck rule. Soon after the NFL version of Days of our Lives ended, Houston announced they would proceed with the 2019 season sans a general manager. The added twist to this is the generally perceived poor showing in free agency, the Jadeveon Clowney franchise tag situation leading to him holding out and other general tomfoolery many are characterizing as overall incompetence within the Texans front office. Oh, and then there's this piece about someone lobbing accusations that the Texans violated the Rooney Rule during their botched GM search... sigh... So, like a President speaking to the White House Press Corps after the country stumbles into an internationally embarrassing incident, Cal McNair really needed to get out in front of all this and make some public statements to reassure his customers- err - fans that the product- err - team they were fielding in 2019 was still in good hands. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle discusses this and more, with choice quotes from Mr. McNair in a recent piece for the paper. Cal McNair We've been really busy working on [team management] this offseason. It's a flatter organization with a faster management style. The organization is totally re-energized with a team-based approach and new leadership based on sub programs with each sub program being fully optimized as a goal. I know it's a lot, but it's a lot of improvements and we can't wait to get out of the office on the fields and get back to winning football games. While a lot of the speculation from fans, bloggers and journalists alike can go so far right or left of reality it gets laughable at times, McNair still addressed some it the crazy talk as well. It's kind of funny I've heard on the radio that people are worried about how will people know who to contact for how to make a trade," McNair said. "I promise you people will know who to contact to make a trade. It's not like there's thousands and thousands of people out there. There's 31 other clubs, 32, including us. The guys know who to call and they have in the past. They've called different guys in our organization. Someone will get called, if there's an interest. We'll handle that call. We'll have a meeting to talk about extensions. We'll get together as a group. We'll make a plan and then we'll go execute the plan. You'll see that this year. McNair then goes on to hype up a few members of the new Flat Earth Management Team (FEMT). We're really lucky to have Jack [Easterby] with us, He is executive vice president of team development, so his role is to do whatever it takes to make the organization grow and operate at its absolute peak performance. Chris [Olsen] has been great for us for many years. He's highly respected in the NFL and among the agents. His activities really won't change that much, but he'll have a little more leadership within the football admin. I look forward to working with Chris as I have in the past and will in the future. With rookies having already reported to training camp and the vets coming in tomorrow, the news cycle will finally pick up and we'll get a better look at just what the FEMT has managed to do in the wake of Gaine-Gate. Safety Tashaun Gipson is most likely Houston's best free agent addition this offseason, and a player that should pair with rising super star Justin Reid (who was recently hit by a drunk driver ) to give the Texans a solid safety tandem. Rookie offensive linemen Tytus Howard and Max Sharping will either be remembered as great picks or a great waste of draft capital and training camp is far too early to tell which way that will go, but keeping an eye on them is certainly a thing right now. The true test of the FEMT will come when a player inevitably gets hurt in training camp or the pre-season. Or, in the event that running back D'Onta Foreman can't return to form, despite claims to the contrary, or Jadeveon Clowney continues his holdout into the regular season. Houston didn't do much of anything to bolster their running back corps or defensive line during the offseason, so one missing player from either group will certainly need to be addressed quickly. At this point, all we can do is sit, wait and speculate how this will all turn out. What do you think? Can the FEMT take the Texans to new heights of H-Town glory? Is this all a smoke screen to cover up a giant mess? With J.J. Watt and DeAndre Hopkins on the PUP list , should the FEMT already be making moves to bolster the roster? Give us your insights in the comments box.


The Ottawa Senators have secured one of their goaltending positions for the next little while, re-signing Anders Nilsson to a two-year contract. Nilsson's deal will carry an average annual value of $2.6M. GM Pierre Dorion released a statement on the signing: "We're very happy to have Anders back for two more seasons. He is a competitive, talented veteran who played very well after being acquired last season. In addition, Anders is a great teammate and hard worker, which makes him an excellent fit with our growing team. This signing provides us with stability at the goaltending position, which is very important to our success as our team continues to develop." The re-signing of Nilsson is interesting to say the least, given that the Senators are already paying Craig Anderson and Mike Condon a combined $7M next season (with a slightly bigger combined cap hit). The team had basically parted ways with Condon during the year, burying his contract in the minor leagues, but Anderson appeared set to be the starter again in 2019-20. With Nilsson signed the question now becomes whether the team will look to move Anderson out as a rental piece, given that he is only under contract for one season. That's not to say that Nilsson hasn't deserved a contract like this. After coming over from the Vancouver Canucks in a trade, the 29-year-old behemoth registered a .914 save percentage in 24 games, better than any other goaltender to suit up for the Senators last season. Originally a third-round pick of the New York Islanders, Nilsson has bounced around the league over his career, playing in New York, Edmonton, St. Louis and Buffalo in addition to his two teams from last season. He's shown flashes of brilliance during that journeyman career, but has never really staked a claim to the starting position for very long. In Ottawa, perhaps he will get that opportunity if they decide to move Anderson this year, or move on from him next. The Senators have a few young goaltenders in Joey Daccord , Filip Gustavsson and Marcus Hogberg that will all be pushing for NHL playing time in the near future, but it's not clear if the team wants to put them on the ice while the group in front of them are in such a drastic rebuild. Instead, they may use Nilsson as a short-term bridge while continuing to develop their young netminders in the minor leagues.


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Jack Nicklaus' Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village has often been likened to the Masters and Augusta National. And while no event can truly match the Masters, the Memorial does share some similarities, such as an impeccably groomed, par-72 layout. It also shares another trait: no equipment vans are allowed on site that week, meaning that equipment switches are fewer than on most weeks on tour. Still, there were a few moves of note to consider, including some new irons for defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and some old irons for Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker. Bryson DeChambeau switched to Cobra's MB irons (one-length version, of course). We could explain the reason, but probably better for Bryson to explain it himself. "The only difference that we found is a little bit more consistency in the spin rate. And that's just because it's a smaller blade. Personally, for me, I think there's not as big of a change in the gear effect. That's what I hypothesize right now. And the smash factor isn't necessarily the same as my Forged One Lengths. The Forged One Lengths are maybe a little more consistent around the board, but the spin rate changes. In windy conditions I can't consistently know what's going to come out because of the spin change. … This has been working great. Into-the-wind shots are the easiest it's been for me in a long time. I'm very happy about that. And we'll see where it takes us." Marc Leishman has been fighting his putting a little, ranking 80th last year in strokes gained/putting and 92nd this year after ranking no worse than 44th the previous two seasons. That's led Leishman to trying some things, although not straying too far from his love of Odyssey's striped Versa alignment system. At the Memorial Leishman's latest putter switch was to an Odyssey Versa Black 6, a blade-style putter with a flow-neck shaft that has the black-white-black striping on the head. Leishman also swapped out his 3-wood, going with Callaway's new Epic Flash Sub Zero model . Ping recently added the LST model to its G410 driver line and Michael Thompson put a 10.5-degree version of the low-spin club in play at the Memorial. But while o low spin, the club stays true to Ping's commitment to high moment of inertia. Off-center hits in some low-spin drivers can produce an erratic ball flight. That's because shots impacting the face a little high or toward the toe can launch with not enough spin to keep the ball flying ideally. The G410 LST, however, has three percent more moment of inertia than its G400 LST predecessor, which should help provide enough stability to keep the spin from dropping too much on such shots. Regardless of physics, the driver worked well for Thompson, who finished T-14 while ranking T-4 in driving accuracy (hitting 47 of 56 fairways) and 16th in strokes gained/off-the-tee, picking up more than two strokes on the field. Steve Stricker went back in time in golf equipment terms, way back in time in making an iron change to his old Titleist 755 Forged irons, a set that debuted in 2006. The clubs feature a modest cavity similar to what you see in the current CB model, but with a red badge in back. The Ryder Cup captain might have been seeking to rekindle a little magic from the days when he used the clubs, which were some of the best seasons of his career (Stricker ranked second on the FedEx Cup in 2007 and third in 2009). The irons appeared not to have lost their ability to produce good shots as Stricker ranked T-11 in greens in regulation at 69.44 percent while finishing T-22, his best finish since T-20 at last year's U.S. Open. See the video.


SACRAMENTO, Calif.   California's first-in-the-nation law requiring presidential primary candidates to release their tax returns or be kept off the ballot was challenged in federal court Tuesday by President Donald Trump, the man who inspired its passage and whose attorneys argued that state Democratic leaders had overstepped their constitutional authority. The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento, came exactly one week after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation. Two other legal challenges preceded the one by Trump and his 2020 reelection campaign. A separate effort by the state and national Republican parties and several California GOP voters was also filed in federal court on Tuesday. All of the lawsuits struck a similar theme by insisting California cannot impose limits on ballot access for presidential hopefuls. "The issue of whether the President should release his federal tax returns was litigated in the 2016 election and the American people spoke," Jay Sekulow, an attorney for Trump, said in a written statement. "The effort to deny California voters the opportunity to cast a ballot for President Trump in 2020 will clearly fail." The president has steadfastly refused to offer the public a glimpse of his annual income tax filings with the IRS, frequently insisting   without any proof   that he cannot do so while the returns were the subject of an IRS audit. Most of the Democrats now vying for their party's nomination to challenge Trump next fall have already released some of their tax returns, though not all have met California's standard of producing five years' worth of information. Senate Bill 27, which passed the California Legislature on a party-line vote last month, took effect as soon as Newsom signed it. It imposes the tax disclosure rule on presidential and gubernatorial candidates, and stipulates that only the names of candidates who comply will be printed on the statewide primary ballot. Because the state has moved up its presidential primary to early March, the deadline for submitting the tax documents is in late November. The 15-page court filing alleges five counts of illegal action by California officials in enacting the tax returns law. Trump's attorneys contend state can only issue "procedural regulations" governing its election for president. Even if the state did have a role, the attorneys wrote, California's law "does not serve a compelling state interest and, in any event, is not narrowly tailored to that interest." National and state Republicans called the California law "a naked political attack against the sitting President of the United States" in their lawsuit. They wrote that SB 27 "effectively disenfranchises voters by denying their right to associate for the advancement of political beliefs and effectively cast a vote for the otherwise qualified candidate of their choosing." The author of SB 27, Democratic state Sen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg, worked with a group of constitutional scholars when drafting the bill. He derided the lawsuits as "frivolous" and unlikely to prevail. "It comes as no surprise that President Trump would freak out at the prospect of presidential transparency and accountability, but he will need to get used to it," McGuire said in a statement. Newsom, who provided access to his tax returns in the 2018 election and has routinely criticized the Republican president for his failure to do the same, said Tuesday that a lawsuit was unnecessary. "There's an easy fix Mr. President   release your tax returns as you promised during the campaign and follow the precedent of every president since 1973," Newsom said on Twitter. The governor's statement overlooks that President Gerald Ford refused to release his tax returns in 1976, though every other president in the intervening years has, until Trump. Two other lawsuits have challenged the California law. One was filed Monday on behalf of a handful of state voters by the conservative-leaning group Judicial Watch. The other was filed last week by Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente, a California businessman who has run several low-profile campaigns for president. The four separate federal lawsuits were joined Tuesday by a challenge filed in the California Supreme Court by Jessica Millan Patterson, chairwoman of the California Republican Party. In that challenge, Patterson argues that the state's own Constitution requires elections officials to include any candidate on the presidential ballot who meets national criteria   a process strengthened and made more transparent by a different law Newsom signed last week. Republican Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez of Lake Elsinore, a staunch supporter of Trump and one of those who filed the federal lawsuit with GOP officials, said Newsom chose politics over the advice of former Gov. Jerry Brown, who vetoed a similar measure in 2017 and raised concerns about its legality. "Gov. Newsom doesn't seem to care," she said. "This is not how America works. … It's still kind of shocking that this is the point we're at now." Legal scholars have offered mixed opinions as to the constitutionality of SB 27. Some suggested that because state legislatures are given wide berth by the U.S. Constitution in choosing presidential electors, the law could be seen as a logical extension of that power. Others, however, said the law could be thrown out on the same grounds as previous efforts in other states to link a congressional incumbent's ballot access to how many terms the person had already served in the House. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected such restrictions in a 1995 ruling. Action on Trump's legal challenge could be swift, when measured against other complex cases filed in the federal courts. Richard L. Hasen, a University of California, Irvine election law professor, said the best that plaintiffs could hope for in the current presidential election cycle is a preliminary injunction that stops the law from taking effect this fall. "I think these are complicated issues," he said. "The final question might not be sorted out for a couple of years." Hasen noted that the lawsuits raise multiple issues   from constitutional power to the rights of political parties and voters   and that taken as a whole, they pose a daunting challenge for state officials in the coming months. "If I had to bet, I'd think that one or both of those arguments could convince a court to strike it down," Hasen said.     ©2019 Los Angeles Times Visit the Los Angeles Times at www.latimes.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.