CINCINNATI (AP)   The case of a 24-year-old Ohio man charged with impersonating a long-missing child is on hold in federal court. U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett on May 20 granted a sealed motion filed by Brian Michael Rini's (REE'-neez) attorney and canceled what had been scheduled as a final pretrial hearing before a June 24 trial date. Court records Monday didn't show any new dates. Rini has pleaded not guilty to two counts of lying to federal agents and one of aggravated identity theft. Federal prison records indicate he's being held in Oklahoma City. Authorities say Rini claimed to be Timmothy Pitzen, an Aurora, Illinois, boy who disappeared in 2011 at age 6. Court records show Rini was treated in 2017 at an Ohio center for mental health or substance abuse problems.


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The Jets rarely feature fantasy-relevant players, but the 2019 team offers a couple of boom or busts options that could surprise everyone this season. Le'Veon Bell headlines the group after returning from his hiatus from the Steelers and league this past season. Many fans drafted Bell early in their leagues and didn't even get to start him once last year, but he's already attempted to make amends by apologizing and predicting a stellar season. The rest of the team isn't loaded with offensive weapons, but some former fantasy stars could rebound after poor 2017 seasons and become solid starters once again. Here are four Jets who could help your fantasy football team in 2019. (Julio Cortez-AP) Le'Veon Bell Bell is a near-consensus first-round pick in most fantasy leagues, and he should be able to quickly return to form after taking a year off. In seasons he's played at least 12 games, Bell combined for more than 1,800 total yards and 10 total touchdowns. For fantasy purposes, that comes out to 209.12 points over the course of one fantasy season or 13.2 points per game. In recent years, Bell's averaged between 17 and 20 points per game, which is among the best for running backs. His ability to catch passes makes him incredibly valuable in PPR leagues, especially with a young quarterback who will rely on check-downs to his running backs more than other wideouts. Bell is also in an offense with multiple playmakers on the outside in Robby Anderson, Jamison Crowder and Chris Herndon, meaning defenses won't be able to stack eight men in the box to defend against Bell. (Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports) Robby Anderson Anderson had a down year in 2018 after posting almost 1,000 receiving yards in 2017, but built up a strong rapport with Darnold toward the end of the season and could thrive in Adam Gase's offense. A burner by nature, Anderson's ability to take the top off of defenses makes him a threat to score anywhere on the field. Anderson caught 10 touchdown passes of 30 yards or more and averaged between 6.6 and 8.5 fantasy points per game over the past three seasons. He shouldn't be your WR1, but Anderson is a solid WR3 or FLEX player who could see more than 90 targets as the Jets' clear-cut No. 1 receiving option. (Seth Wenig-AP) Jamison Crowder While Crowder might be considered the Jets' third wideout and fourth or fifth receiving option right now, he has a knack for becoming a quarterback's best friend in a pinch. Crowder's target total increased rapidly between 2015 and 2017 when he played in Washington, and he saw 103 targets only two years ago. Crowder won't be a sexy pick in fantasy leagues, but if Darnold builds a strong trust in his slot receiver quickly, he could be the beneficiary of a good target share in Adam Gase's offense. He averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game before his injury-filled 2018 season. (Seth Wenig-AP) Chris Herndon Tight end is one of the hardest positions to account for in fantasy because of inconsistent target shares and wide variance among players, but Herndon is one who could be a solid sleeper at the position. Herndon can't help your team until the Jets' Week 6 game against Cowboys after being suspended for a DUI, but he could be a top-10 tight end in fantasy once he returns because of his proclivity for red-zone targets and ability to catch the ball anywhere on the field. MORE: Reds OF Jesse Winker found out mid-game about the Yasiel Puig trade from a fan Roundup: A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty; Katy Perry Owes Damages for 'Dark Horse'; Pound Plummets as Boris Johnson Preps for Brexit Eagles' CB after barreling into Jeffrey Lurie: "I ain't never even seen the owner" Jets add offensive line, cornerback depth with 2 signings Dez Bryant has 'no interest in playing football right now'


Video by Reuters MIAMI   Jeffrey Epstein spent a second night in a New York jail cell Sunday, with a federal indictment expected to be unsealed Monday, charging him with sex offenses involving underage girls he and others allegedly trafficked in New York and Florida, sources have told the Miami Herald. His Saturday arrest capped months of investigating, led by federal agents and prosecutors with the Southern District of New York's Public Corruption Unit, assisted by investigators with the sex trafficking division. Although details of the case remain undisclosed, there are indications that others involved in his crimes could be charged or named as cooperating witnesses. Among those potentially on the list: Ghislaine Maxwell, a 57-year-old British socialite and publishing heir who has been accused of working as Epstein's madam; and Jean-Luc Brunel, who, according to court records, was partners with Epstein in an international modeling company. Epstein, 66, was arrested at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey shortly before 4 p.m. Saturday, as he arrived on his private jet from Paris, where he had been vacationing since June 14, aviation records show. About an hour after they picked him up, federal agents arrived at his imposing Manhattan townhouse, breaking down the door to execute search warrants. The fact that search warrants were issued shows that federal investigators have new evidence against Epstein beyond the sex cases he was given federal immunity for in Florida in 2008, legal experts told the Miami Herald. "They can't take information from a case in 2002 or 2005 to get a search warrant today; there had to have been something for probable cause that contains evidence of a crime found now, so I'm interested in what that evidence is," said Francey Hakes, a former federal prosecutor who once oversaw the Justice Department's child exploitation crimes division. Lawyers for Epstein's victims, in court filings, have often likened Epstein's sex operation to an organized crime family, with Epstein and Maxwell at the top, and below them, others who worked as schedulers, recruiters, pilots and bookkeepers. For her part, Maxwell, whose social circle included such friends as Bill and Hillary Clinton and members of the British Royal family, has been described as using recruiters positioned throughout the world to lure women by promising them modeling assignments, educational opportunities and fashion careers. The pitch was really a ruse to groom them into sex trafficking, it is alleged in court records. At least one woman, Sarah Ransome, claimed in a lawsuit that Maxwell and Epstein threatened to physically harm her or destroy any chance she would have of a fashion career if she didn't have sex with them and others. Maxwell has denied the claim and has never been charged. Another woman, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, alleges she was recruited by Maxwell in 2000 when she was 16 years old. Giuffre was working as a spa attendant at Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's winter home and resort in Palm Beach at the time, court records show. Trump, who lived less than a mile from Epstein's waterfront mansion in Palm Beach, had also been friends with Epstein. Records show that he flew on Epstein's private jet on occasion and attended parties and social events where he was photographed with Epstein. Giuffre brought a civil defamation suit against Maxwell in 2015, after the Epstein associate called her a liar. It was settled two years later. But 2,000 pages of the previously sealed case file are expected to be made public in a few weeks, the result of litigation by the Miami Herald, and those records could prove damaging to Maxwell and others involved in Epstein's alleged scheme. "The one person most likely in jeopardy is Maxwell because the records that are going to be unsealed have so much evidence against her. She is in a particularly vulnerable position and will have an interest in cooperating, even though she may have missed that opportunity," said lawyer David Boies, who represents Giuffre. Boies said Brunel could also figure into Epstein's prosecution because he has in the past offered to cooperate with investigators. "Brunel has been one of these back-and-forth people for years. We interviewed Brunel more than four years ago and he promised to cooperate and then he didn't, and he promised and didn't. He was terrified of Epstein," Boies said. Giuffre claims that Epstein used the modeling agency, Mc2, to lure underage girls and in court papers said Epstein "deliberately engaged in a pattern of racketeering that involved luring minor children through Mc2, mostly girls under the age of 17, to engage in sexual play for money." Brunel has denied these claims, and says that Epstein was not a business partner or investor in his modeling company. But Epstein's arrest could open a window to expose other influential people who knew about or participated in his crimes. The question is what evidence or information does Epstein have against them and how might he use it? "This case is being handled by the public corruption unit, and those people don't typically handle cases involving child exploitation, so there may very well be some bombshells here of other people's involvement because their role could mean there was some official action that was corrupt or some official acted corrupt in some way," Hakes said. Monday's first appearance is expected to be brief, with the actual indictment revealing little of substance. More crucial will be a bond hearing later in the week to decide whether Epstein can go free while awaiting trial. The Epstein case drew scrutiny following an investigation published in November by the Miami Herald, called Perversion of Justice, that examined the ways in which the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Alexander Acosta, worked in conjunction with Epstein's lawyers to engineer the non-prosecution agreement   and keep it secret from Epstein's victims so they could not object. Acosta is now President Trump's secretary of labor. As part of the series, the Herald examined tens of thousands of court documents, and identified more than 80 possible victims, most of whom were 13 to 16 years old. In 2006 and 2007, the FBI confirmed that Epstein, who has homes in Manhattan, Palm Beach, New Mexico, Paris and in the U.S. Virgin Islands, sexually abused nearly three dozen girls at his Palm Beach mansion. He trained the girls to help recruit other young girls as part of an operation that operated like a pyramid scheme. He also had recruiters who helped with his appointments, scheduling as many as three or four girls a day, the FBI probe found. The Herald series also revealed that Acosta held an unusual one-on-one meeting with Epstein's lawyer, Jay Lefkowitz, in October 2007, at a West Palm Beach Marriott. Records showed that it was at that meeting that Acosta acceded to a non-prosecution agreement that gave Epstein and others involved in his operation federal immunity. As part of the deal, Epstein was allowed to plead guilty to two state prostitution charges involving a 17-year-old girl, and he served 13 months in the Palm Beach County jail. The deal was configured so that no one   not even his victims   knew the details until nearly a year later. By that time, Epstein had already been released from jail and had returned to his jet-setting life. In February, a federal judge ruled that the deal was illegal because it violated provisions of the Crime Victims' Rights Act. That decision was the result of a federal lawsuit brought by two of Epstein's victims who had been fighting to put him in prison for more than a decade. Since the publication of Perversion of Justice, members of Congress have pushed for an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the non-prosecution agreement. "Perhaps now Epstein's victims will see real justice. But true accountability is still glaringly absent for Alex Acosta, who approved this serial pedophile's permissive plea deal," said U.S. Rep Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida Democrat who has pushed for a reopening of the case. "If the DOJ will not adequately review and account for the miscarriage of justice that Acosta authorized, Congress must step in and provide that vigorous oversight." Among those who were involved early on in the criminal investigation was Michael Reiter, Palm Beach's then-police chief, who was subjected to intense political pressure to ease up on Epstein. He and the lead detective, Joe Recarey, appealed to the FBI after the Palm Beach County prosecutor, Barry Krischer, indicated he wanted to charge Epstein only with minor crimes. "Thankfully, the authorities in New York have the courage to investigate and prosecute Epstein in the way that should have occurred when the crimes were first reported in Florida over a decade ago," Reiter said.     ©2019 Miami Herald Visit Miami Herald at www.miamiherald.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


President Trump slammed Fox News and its reporting in a series of tweets Sunday evening, claiming the conservative network is "changing fast" and being staffed with Democrats. "Watching @FoxNews weekend anchors is worse than watching low ratings Fake News @CNN, or Lyin' Brian Williams," the president said. "But @FoxNews, who failed in getting the very BORING Dem debates, is now loading up with Democrats & even using Fake unsourced @nytimes as a 'source' of information (ask the Times what they paid for the Boston Globe, & what they sold it for (lost 1.5 Billion Dollars), or their old headquarters building disaster, or their unfunded liability? @FoxNews is changing fast, but they forgot the people who got them there!" Watching @FoxNews weekend anchors is worse than watching low ratings Fake News @CNN , or Lyin' Brian Williams (remember when he totally fabricated a War Story trying to make himself into a hero, & got fired. A very dishonest journalist!) and the crew of degenerate...... - Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 7, 2019 ...a "source" of information (ask the Times what they paid for the Boston Globe, & what they sold it for (lost 1.5 Billion Dollars), or their old headquarters building disaster, or their unfunded liability? @FoxNews is changing fast, but they forgot the people who got them there! - Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 7, 2019 Earlier on Sunday, Trump called out The New York Times for reporting on a migrant detention center in Clint, Texas. "The Fake News Media, in particular the Failing @nytimes, is writing phony and exaggerated accounts of the Border Detention Centers," he tweeted. The article in the Times revealed rampant disease, overcrowding and deficient facilities. Fox News did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump's tweet. Trump is known to have a close relationship with many Fox News personalities. He has appeared on the network more than any other and frequently tweets segments from shows. However, he has increasingly criticized it over its campaign coverage, particularly when the network chooses to cover 2020 Democrats.


Late businessman Irwin Jacobs' lakeshore estate in Orono is back on the market for $11.995 million. The price   and circumstances   are dramatically different from when the property was listed for $22 million in 2014. On April 10, Jacobs and his wife, Alexandra, were found dead inside the home. The Hennepin County medical examiner ruled the deaths a murder-suicide. The couple, both age 77, had been married for 57 years. The Jacobs' hilltop residence is described as "the most extraordinary and long-admired estate on Lake Minnetonka" on the Coldwell Banker Burnet real estate site. However, only aerial shots of the 20-acre property, which is surrounded by 705 feet of prime lakeshore on Smith's Bay and 200 feet on Tanager Lake, are featured in the listing . "We're focusing on the valuable amount of land on Lake Minnetonka. That's what makes it unique," said Michael Steadman, one of the listing agents for Coldwell Banker Burnet. "It's up to the buyer how they want to use the property." The 13,000-square-foot house include six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and eight fireplaces. The estate, called Tanager Hill, was built in 1939 by Charles Bell, the son of James Ford Bell, founder of General Mills. The Jacobses bought the Georgian Colonial-style white brick house in 1972 for $340,000. Over the years, they built several additions, including a family room with floors of reclaimed marble from the demolished Federal Reserve Bank Building. The couple also converted a greenhouse into a glass-ceilinged solarium. The family has hosted four weddings on the vast grounds. In 2014, Jacobs acknowledged that the valuable land was ripe for a new housing development. In fact, after he took the home off the market, he sold a part of the 32-acre property for building lots. The prominent Twin Cities entrepreneur made a fortune as a corporate raider who bought and liquidated failing companies at a profit. During his career, Jacobs owned boatmaker Genmar, a piece of the Minnesota Vikings, J.R. Watkins Co. and in the 1970s, the Grain Belt beer company and brewery. Jacobs "had an amazing ability to see the value in companies in ways that others could not," according to his obituary . The Jacobs estate on Shoreline Drive is the third most expensive single-family home in Minnesota currently listed on the MLS. Amenities include a heated swimming pool, tennis court, six-car garage and 3,500-square-foot guest house. The property taxes are $85,590.     ©2019 the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Visit the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) at www.startribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is seriously considering suspending training for Turkish pilots on advanced F-35 fighter jets as Ankara moves ahead with plans to purchase a Russian missile defense system despite objections from Washington, sources told Reuters on Tuesday. The two NATO allies have argued for months over Turkey's order for the Russian S-400 defenses, which Washington says are incompatible with the Western alliance's defense network and would pose a threat to American F-35 stealth fighters which Turkey also plans to buy. The two sources, who are familiar with Turkey's role in the F-35 program and who spoke on condition of anonymity, said a final decision had not yet been made. The deliberation follows signs that Turkey is moving ahead with the S-400 purchase. Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on May 22 that Turkish military personnel were receiving training in Russia to use the S-400, and said Russian personnel may come to Turkey. Turkish pilots have also been training at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. It was unclear whether a decision to suspend their training would mean they would have to leave the country, or would be allowed to remain at the base until a final decision is made about Turkey's future in the F-35 program. The United States has said plainly that Turkey cannot have the S-400 and be part of the F-35 program. The F-35 is made by Lockheed Martin Corp. If Turkey was removed from the program, it would be one of the most significant ruptures in recent history in the relationship between the two allies, experts say. "Washington is signaling that while it would rather not break military ties with Turkey, it is ready to do so if Ankara does not change its mind regarding the S-400 purchase," said Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish program at the Washington Institute. Strains in ties between Washington and Ankara already extend beyond the F-35 to include conflicting strategy in Syria, Iran sanctions and the detention of U.S. consular staff in Turkey. DONE DEAL The Pentagon and State Department declined to comment on any deliberations about the pilots. But Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mike Andrews noted discussions are taking place with Ankara on potentially buying the Patriot missile defense system. Andrews said the Patriot system, made by Raytheon Co., "remains a robust, NATO-interoperable alternative to the S-400 for (Turkey's) national defense requirements." On Monday, Turkish broadcaster Haberturk quoted Akar as saying in an interview that the delivery of the S-400 may not happen in June, when Turkey previously said the missiles were due to arrive. He added the agreement was a done deal, however. "They may not make it by June but they will come in the months ahead. The process has begun," he was quoted as saying. Objecting to Ankara's planned Russian defense purchase, the United States in late March halted delivery of equipment related to the F-35 to Turkey, which is both a buyer and a production partner in the program. The move was the first concrete step of what could eventually be the full removal of Turkey from the F-35 program. The United States has warned that if Turkey takes delivery of the Russian system, it will also trigger U.S. sanctions under CATSAA, a law calling for sanctions against countries procuring military equipment from Russia. Turkey has said that as a NATO member it poses no threat to the United States and the sanctions should not apply. Ankara has also increasingly pinned its hopes on President Donald Trump to protect it from such penalties. U.S. officials have called Turkey's planned purchase of the S-400 system "deeply problematic." Washington and other NATO allies that own F-35s fear the system's radar will learn how to spot and track the jet, making it less able to evade Russian weapons. (Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk and Phil Stewart; editing by Tom Brown, Jonathan Oatis and Sonya Hepinstall)


From eating more whole grains to amping up your weight training routine, these are the cancer prevention tips physicians wish you knew. 27 Cancer Prevention Tips Doctors Want You to Hear Cancer is no joke. This year alone, it's predicted that there will be 1.8 million new cases of cancer and 607,000 deaths to the disease, according to the American Cancer Society . And while the cancer death rate has dropped 27 percent over the past 25 years due to reductions in cancer-causing habits and advancements in early detection and treatment, there are still many things everyone can do to decrease their risk. To help you learn exactly how to stay healthy and cancer-free, we asked doctors for the cancer-prevention tips they wish their patients knew. And for the cancer symptoms everyone should memorize, check out The Cancer Warning Signs Hiding in Plain Sight . 1. Go plant-based. Decreasing the amount of meat you consume is one of the best things you can do in terms of cancer prevention. "Consume a plant-based diet," says Radhika Acharya-Leon , DO, medical director at UCHealth Cancer Center   Highlands Ranch . According to Michigan Medicine , fiber-packed plant foods such as legumes and whole grains have nutrients that can help reduce your risk of several types of cancer. For example, your colorectal cancer risk can be slashed by 21 percent simply by eating 6 ounces, or less than a cup, of whole grains a day. And to make sure you're in-the-know on everything cancer related, we've debunked the 20 Myths About Cancer You've Always Believed . 2. Increase your weight-training sessions. Any method of working out is a great way to boost your overall health and fight off cancer. But one extra-effective method? "Exercise with cardiovascular and weight-training for 30 minutes per day," says Acharya-Leon. One 2018 study of more than 80,000 people that was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology even found that strength-training just twice a week resulted in a 31-percent reduction in cancer mortality. 3. Check your home for radon. Radon gas isn't something people talk about every day, but it occurs naturally in soil and rock and can make its way into your home over time. Unfortunately, if you breathe enough of it, it could cause serious health issues. In fact, it's the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers, according to the American Cancer Society . "Radon is a gas that causes lung cancer and it could be in your home," says Wallace Akerley , MD, co-director of the Thoracic Cancer Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute . "You can't see it or smell it, but there's an easy, inexpensive way to find out if your home has it: Order a radon test kit." And while you're at it, check your abode for these 55 Lurking Home Hazards to Know for Better Health . 4. Be mindful of your time in the sun. Getting some vitamin D has its benefits, including an instant mood boost. Just be sure you're being mindful when spending time outside to lessen your risk of skin cancer. "The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect yourself from the sun with sun avoidance and protection," says dermatologist Caren Campbell , MD. "Avoiding the sun's most harmful rays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and wearing a broad-spectrum SPF-30 or higher sunscreen, sun protective clothing, broad-brimmed hats, and sunglasses when you're outside is essential." And if you've spent too much time in the sun in the past, check out the 20 Skin Cancer Symptoms Everyone Needs to Know . 5. Quit eating so much junk. If your diet is loaded with sugary soft drinks, white flour, and fatty foods, you could be putting yourself at risk for cancer. According to Adam Kreitenber g, MD, board-certified rheumatologist with the company 1MD , the typical American diet contains a high amount of processed foods, and that's not good for your body. "Diets that are high in sugars and fats and low in fruits and vegetables can increase inflammation in the body and place you at risk for the development of different cancers, cardiovascular disease , and diabetes," he says. And if you've got any cancer risk factors, make sure you know the 20 Most Commonly Overlooked Cancer Symptoms . 6. Don't smoke. Know what's crazy? According to the American Cancer Society , smoking is responsible for 30 percent of all cancer deaths in the U.S. And that's not just lung cancer, either. "Tobacco use also increases the risk for mouth, lip, nose, and sinus cancers; voice box and throat cancers; esophageal, stomach, pancreatic, kidney, and colon cancers; uterine, cervical, ovarian, rectal, and bladder cancers; and the blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia," says Lonny Yarmus , DO, FCCP, the clinical director of the division of pulmonary and critical care at Johns Hopkins . "Smoking contributes to a host of other health problems as well, including heart disease, stroke, respiratory disorders from asthma to emphysema, low birth weight, and erectile dysfunction." 7. Limit your alcohol consumption. Drinking too much alcohol isn't just going to make you feel bad. It can also increase your risk of multiple types of cancer, including colorectal cancer, liver cancer, and mouth and throat cancers. It also plays a big role in the development of breast cancer. "The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer," says Edo Paz , MD, a cardiologist with K Health . "The American Cancer Society recommends that women who drink have no more than one alcoholic beverage a day. A drink is considered 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits (hard liquor)." And for more things you'll want to avoid, check out the 20 Surprising Habits That Increase Your Cancer Risk . 8. Get regular colonoscopies. Many people assume colonoscopies are simply done to find colon cancer. But what doctors want you to know is that they're key in prevention. Colon cancer starts as polyps, or non-cancerous growths. And according to James Church , MD, a "colonoscopy actually prevents colon cancer by allowing the diagnosis and removal of the precancerous polyps." If more people got colonoscopies, approximately 60 percent of colorectal cancer cases would be prevented, according to the Cleveland Clinic . 9. Know your ABCDEs. According to Sobel, you should regularly check your skin for any irregularities. To know what to look for, memorize the mnemonic device ABCDE: asymmetry, border (jagged and uneven), color (varying shades of white, red, black, or brown), diameter (if it's growing or bigger than a pencil-tip eraser), or if it's evolving in any way. "Pay attention to any moles and marks on your skin," he says. "Perform self-examinations of your moles and new growths at least once a month, or any lesions that simply won't go away. Sometimes what you think is a stubborn pimple may actually be skin cancer lesion." 10. Go in for regular pap smears. No woman likes going in for her annual check-up. But getting regular Pap smears is incredibly important in preventing cervical cancer. "Cervical cancer is, thankfully, one of the cancers we can detect and treat early," says Thomas Morrissey , MD, head of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Cleveland Clinic Florida   Weston . "In fact, we most often detect precancerous changes through Pap smears and HPV testing and are able to treat the precancerous changes and prevent cancer from developing. Regular Pap smears are essential." And for more women's health issues everyone should know, learn the 30 Health Issues Every Woman Over 30 Should Start Looking Out For . 11. Get on the pill. Birth control helps prevent pregnancies, but it can also be important for women in decreasing the risk of gynecologic cancer. "Prior studies have shown that taking oral birth control pills decreases the risk of ovarian cancer," says Haider Mahdi , MD, a gynecologic oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic . "Also, being compliant with getting your Pap tests significantly lowers the risk of cervical cancer." 12. Know your genetic risk for skin cancer. While basal cell skin cancer is from sunburns, squamous cell skin cancers are from cumulative sun exposure over time. And according to Campbell, even though sun exposure increases your chances of melanoma the deadliest form of skin cancer it also has a genetic component too, which is exactly why you should know your family history. "If you have a first-degree relative with melanoma, that increases your risk. And if you have many moles, that also increases your risk," she explains. "Melanoma can arise de novo aka without a prior mole present or from an existing mole, so if you see something new or changing, get it checked. It's normal to get new moles until about your mid-30s, but it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to getting something checked if it's new or has changed." 13. Don't just wear sunscreen during the summer wear it daily Contrary to popular belief, sunscreen isn't just important on hot summer days. It's also important on cloudy days, winter days, rainy days basically, you've gotta wear it year-round to reap the cancer-fighting benefits. "Most of both nonmelanoma skin cancer and melanoma skin cancer are directly caused by UV radiation. That's why it's important to wear sunscreen daily and protect your skin from the sun year-round," says Howard Sobel , MD, New York City-based board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and founder of Sobel Skin . "Even in the colder months, always wear a broad-spectrum SPF on any exposed skin. During the summer, if you're going to be out in the sun for a prolonged period of time, apply a broad-spectrum UV protection at least 20 minutes before stepping out into the sun." 14. Know your family history Knowing your family history is important in helping prevent any cancer especially prostate cancer. "The first step is identifying your family history and risk, then screen appropriately," says Rana R. McKay , MD, medical oncologist at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health . According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation , if a man's father or brother had prostate cancer, they have a twofold-increased risk of developing it themselves and even more so if it was diagnosed under 55 years old or affected multiple members of their family. 15. Stay at a healthy weight There are many health issues that can result from putting on too many extra pounds, from diabetes to heart disease. And cancer is one of the most serious reasons to make an effort to keep your weight in check. "A majority of American adults weigh more than recommended, and being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for a number of cancers," says Brenda Fitzgerald , MD. "By getting to and keeping a healthy weight, we all can play a role in cancer prevention." And to get started on your weight-loss journey today, check out the 100 Ultimate Weight-Loss Tips for Summer 2019 . 16. Stay up-to-date on your vaccinations You might not think it's a huge deal to put off the vaccinations you need, but if you get them when you're supposed to, you could be doing a lot of good in helping your body fight off cancer. "Cervical cancer, anal cancer, liver cancer, and various forms of infection. We know we can have a dramatic effect on several of these by getting your routine immunizations at the right time," says Timothy Moynihan , MD, an emeritus Mayo Clinic oncologist. 17. Stop tanning for good If you want a nice, healthy glow, nothing is healthy about getting it from the sun. Instead, go for self-tanner laying out or hitting up a tanning bed is basically asking for skin cancer. "There's no such thing as a safe tan. Even if your skin doesn't burn, that doesn't mean your skin cells aren't subject to UV damage at a molecular level," Sobel says. "Tanning beds typically emit UVA rays, which are longer and able to penetrate more deeply to cause long-lasting damage, including skin cancer … To get a bronzed look , self-tanners are the only way to go. The formulations nowadays are cosmetically elegant and easy to apply and most don't clog pores." 18. Take some aspirin Colorectal cancer which affects the colon or rectum is responsible for 100,000 deaths per year and affects both men and women almost equally, according to the American Cancer Society . If you're at risk, one way to help prevent it is reaching for something that's already in your medicine cabinet: aspirin. "It's not recommended for widespread use because aspirin has a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcer formation. But someone with an obvious colorectal cancer risk may benefit from one 325-milligram dose per day," says Charles Fuchs , MD, director of the Yale Cancer Center . "Talk to your doctor to weigh the risks and benefits." 19. Don't forget to reapply your sunscreen You're not quite off the hook if you apply sunscreen. You also have to make sure it's not a one-and-done situation by continually applying it throughout the day for the best skin cancer prevention. "Sunscreen must be reapplied every two hours or if you sweat or swim , as there's no such thing as waterproof sunscreen," says Campbell. "Because of that, the FDA has even made sunscreen labels say 'water resistant' now." 20. Make physical activity a priority two women participating in swimming aerobics Making some healthy lifestyle can help lower your risk of cancer. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) , past research has shown it may lower your risk of colon cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and lung cancer. "It's important to get regular physical activity," says Dr. Paz. "Most healthy adults should aim for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity weekly." 21. Drop your bad habits If you have a long list of bad habits you haven't dropped yet, you're putting yourself in even more danger. "We know that when you combine heavy use of alcohol with other things such as smoking it clearly increases the risk of things like head and neck cancer, esophageal cancer, and other types of cancer. More so than does just smoking by itself," says Moynihan. 22. Say goodbye to red meat There's a long list of reasons why red meat and processed meat is bad for your health, one of them being that it could increase your risk of both stomach and colorectal cancers, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research . "We think it's because of nitrogen-based compounds in the meat called heterocyclic amines, which are generated in the cooking process. Charring meat can make this worse," says Fuchs. "Have no more than two servings of red meat as a main dish per week." 23. Don't skip your screenings Simply not skipping out on your screenings can be a game-changer for cancer prevention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends regular screening tests for breast, cervical, colorectal cancers, and for those who are at a high risk lung cancer. Also, don't be afraid to perform self-exams at home between screenings for breast cancer. "Regular mammograms and self breast-checks can be important tools to detect breast cancer early," Paz says. "It results in less aggressive forms of treatment and higher survival rates." And for breast-cancer prevention tips, check out the 40 Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer After 40 . 24. Remember to use sunscreen on forgotten-about areas You've slathered sunscreen on your face, shoulders, back, chest basically everywhere you can think of. But there might be some common areas you're forgetting about that could harm your health . "You'll need to apply more sunscreen than you think you need," Sobel says. "Remember to apply in areas that are often forgotten, like behind the ears, behind the neck, the scalp, and in between the toes. Don't forget to wear sunscreen on your lips as well." 25. Avoid secondhand smoke It's not just smoking that can cause cancer it's also secondhand smoke. "Exposure to secondhand smoke raises your risk of lung cancer and heart disease, two of the most important causes of suffering and premature death. That's why so many communities have mandated smoke-free indoor public places," says Anthony Komaroff , MD. According to the American Cancer Society , secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, and 70 of them are linked to cancer. Make sure you're steering clear at work, in public places, at home, in the car, and wherever else you can. And for more information on smoking, Here's How Long It Takes Your Body to Reverse the Damage of Smoking . 26. Pay attention to your sunscreen's label Every type of sunscreen is equally protective , right? Wrong. According to Campbell, there's one key quality to look for (aside from it being at least 30 SPF!) that tells you whether it will keep your skin safe or not. "Broad spectrum is a key term, as it indicates protection against both UVA-aging rays and UVB-burning rays," she says. "We need protection from both to prevent skin cancers." 27. Get an annual skin check done by a dermatologist While you can be on the lookout at home for any changes in your skin, it's also important to visit a dermatologist at least once a year so they can give everything a closer examination. "When skin cancer cells are caught early enough, they can be surgically removed to prevent cancerous cells from spreading. Even if you diligently perform skin examinations at home, a board-certified dermatologist is trained to spot potential problems quickly," Sobel says. "Plus, they can see parts of the body that are hard for you to see, like your scalp, the back of your neck, and your back." 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It's hard to keep count of all the polarizing ways that people describe Megan Rapinoe. The U.S. women's soccer forward is a star, and she's a pariah. She's fun-loving, and she's annoying. She's exuberant, and she's excessive. She's a necessary voice, and she's an irreverent troublemaker. She's delightful, and she's disgraceful. She's essential to our World Cup hopes, and when she declines to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" with her teammates, she's inappropriate for our world-class ego. She's America, too, by the way. Oh, she's America. And there is no counter to that. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Rapinoe is just a person unafraid to express the good, bad and unflinchingly ugly in our diverse and complicated country, and that allows her to be a mirror. The way you react to Rapinoe reflects an image of America. It can be depressing to see, but at least it is true. This is the point of her audacity, of her declaration that she is a "walking protest." She forces you to care. Love or hate her, celebrate with or root against her, dig or diss her colorful hairstyles. She's still going to represent the United States and do so with athletic grace and grit. She's still the woman who scored two goals on penalty kicks to lead the U.S. team past Spain and into the World Cup quarterfinals. You will pay attention to her, and if you're not too busy listening to your own voice, perhaps you will learn something. So let's add the two most accurate descriptions of Rapinoe: gifted and unavoidable. Her presence on this team makes her too good to be ignored. For the past 20 years, the U.S. women's national team has been one of sports' greatest forces for gender equality and female empowerment. The roster changes and the results vary, but a gold standard of performance remains. Going back even before the legendary 1999 squad, there has been a special combination that binds the program: sense of mission and embrace of individuality. Many believe there's almost a mindless submission of self required to make a team work. It's the all-for-one, one-for-all theory. In reality, that decision is a conscious one, and the best teams remember that they are a group of individuals, not an easily homogenized creation. The acceptance and appreciation of difference create the strongest team bond. They establish the connection that allows teammates to compete for something even greater than a championship. Talk to any of the women from 1999   Mia Hamm, Briana Scurry, Julie Foudy, Brandi Chastain, Michelle Akers and the rest   and they will articulate how different yet alike they were flexible enough to be. It is easy to disagree with Rapinoe's actions and declare her a bad teammate or a bad American. But her defiance exemplifies the U.S. women's soccer tradition. This program was built on personality, distinct characters and outspokenness. It was built on trailblazing. And it was built, through excellence, on combating prejudiced views of what's possible and what's proper for female athletes. The ongoing fight for equal pay is one important example. Rapinoe is helping with that fight and waging some battles of her own against other types of injustice, including her mission to strengthen LGBTQ rights. Her stances don't make her different from her teammates and a detriment to this great soccer program. They verify that she is a product of a revolutionary tradition. Inevitably, Rapinoe became a recipient of President Trump's admonishment this week for opting not to sing the national anthem with her teammates. Athletes peacefully protesting during the anthem is his pet sports issue, and if you haven't been paying attention in the past few years, you need only search Rapinoe's name on Twitter to catch up on why. Patriotism is a complex concept, but for many, it is a sacrilegious act to behave in any manner deemed improper during the anthem and before the American flag. The topic is so uncomfortable, which is what Rapinoe wants . After Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling protest three years ago, Rapinoe became the first prominent white or female athlete to do the same before a Seattle Reign match in September 2016. In response to her protest, the National Women's Soccer League and U.S. Soccer Federation have spelled out their policies and tried to curtail Rapinoe's acts. But she has continued to express herself in various forms. Standing tight-lipped during the anthem is essentially a compromise, but the image continues to look rebellious. During the World Cup, the pride of country turns excessive and magnifies such a stance. As much as I love these international sporting events, they also make me feel queasy because of the potential for jingoism. There is no single way to be American. Rapinoe isn't anti-American for refusing to smile and sing through her disappointment. She's simply a disappointed American. But few ever ask why and listen to her concerns. Instead, they make ridiculous statements about waiting for a proper time to protest. When is the time right? When no one's paying attention? When no one's around to feel uncomfortable? The point of civil disobedience is to make the ignoring stop. For those who want Rapinoe to shut up and kick because she makes a good living and enjoys a level of freedom that other countries don't have, perhaps Rapinoe should write "SORRY" into her hair the next time she wants to change her 'do. Society cannot advance if the fortunate declares selfishly: "I've got it pretty good. Best wishes to the rest of y'all." It takes a privileged person to speak to privilege. "You've got it good" shouldn't be a pacifier. It should be a motivator to help others have it better. Rapinoe wants more for herself and for others, and that's the kind of compassionate pursuit of success that should make you want to sing. Let's not lionize Rapinoe. She is flawed, and she probably can point out her shortcomings faster than you can, especially on the field. She's not an athletic martyr like Kaepernick because she's still playing the sport she loves. But she is an essential rebel: a defiant woman refusing to play by the antiquated be-cute-and-courteous rules that make many men feel better about female athletes. She is a societal disrupter, born of a program of societal disrupters, and thank heavens that this individual decided to join forces with this team. Rapinoe chooses to stand out, but it doesn't diminish the love and gratitude she feels when representing the United States. It is an amazing honor, and it is also an earned one. She wasn't drawn from a hat. She's one of the best in the world at her craft, and as lucky as she is to be on the squad, the team is just as lucky to have her. Disagree with her? Fine. But there she is, striving to add to our women's soccer prestige. She's America. Like her or not, Rapinoe is going to represent us, and all of our spectacular complications. She is a mirror, unflattering, uncomfortable. Unavoidable. jerry.brewer@washpost.com For more by Jerry Brewer, visit washingtonpost.com/brewer. Read more on the U.S. women's national team and the Women's World Cup: 'Winning by any means possible,' U.S. grinds past Spain to World Cup quarterfinals Better early than never: U.S.-France is a World Cup quarterfinal with big-time stakes Jill Ellis quietly sits at the heart of U.S. juggernaut in Women's World Cup U.S. soccer players keep World Cup separate from lawsuit, but they're scoring in both The U.S. women's national team fights for equal pay as team begins Women's World Cup defense The U.S. women's national team's joy is only rivaled by the exuberance of its fans Spain's pro clubs are investing in women's soccer, and it's paying off in the World Cup Related Slideshow: Best photos from the Women's World Cup (provided by imagn)


They definitely didn't make them quite like this. Picture a classic muscle car in your head, and chances are it's similar if not exactly like this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS resto mod . This thing has that look guaranteed to turn heads and draw a crowd at any gathering. At the same time, you enjoy some modern innovations that kick performance into the stratosphere. This amazing package deal comes via GAA Classic Cars . As you can see, this Chevy wears a nice dark green paint job which is downright lustrous from any angle. The white stripes down the middle let everyone know this ride is all about serious performance, plus they provide that classic muscle car styling that makes the crowds go wild. Polished Rally wheels, chrome bumpers, and chrome trim tighten things up further. All the original badges are present, completing a traditional look. Read More Last C7, Resto-Mods Headline Northeast Barrett-Jackson Auction True Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Is Unmodified 1952 GMC 3100 Truck Features Unique Patina Open the door to find a cool green interior. Two-tone green seats, green carpeting, green door panels, etc. create a nice connection with the car's exterior. You also get the stock steering wheel and dash for the full retro experience, while updated gauges are cool extremely functional. A modern radio ensures better entertainment, if you don't want to listen to the throaty V8 engine any more. You also get the vintage air conditioning, which is quite cool, literally. Of course, being the SS model, this Chevelle packs the hard-hitting and legendary 454 V8. That means 400-horsepower coursing through the rear wheels for loads of tire-shredding fun. An automatic transmission and power steering take the labor out of driving this beast, so you can concentrate better on staying on the straight and narrow. Thanks to a Flow Master exhaust, this car positively sings whether you're cruising or burying the needle. To say a Chevelle SS like this one is hot, whether a resto mod or not, is a huge understatement. Considering this is roundly considered to be one of the most iconic car from the heyday of American muscle, the value of this ride is going in only one direction: up.


BENTOTA, Sri Lanka/COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travelers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed over 250 people two weeks ago. Suspected suicide bombers from little-known Islamic groups in Sri Lanka attacked churches and luxury hotels in the country on Easter Sunday, killing worshippers, tourists and their families. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks. Tourism, which accounts for 5 percent of the country's gross domestic product, has suffered as tourists from around the world canceled hotel and flight bookings fearing more attacks. "It's a big blow to the economy, as well as the tourism industry," Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said in an interview on Saturday. "For the economy to develop, it's important tourism return to where it was before the attacks." Net hotel bookings dropped a staggering 186 percent on average over the week following the attacks compared to the same period last year, data from travel consultancy ForwardKeys showed. A decline of more than one hundred percent indicates more cancellations than bookings. Cancellation rates at hotels across the country averaged 70 percent as of Saturday, with the capital Colombo taking a bigger hit, Sri Lanka's Tourism Bureau Chairman Kishu Gomes told Reuters. "Some airlines have also discontinued frequency of flights. Load factor is much lower than it used to be," Gomes said. "It is a worrying factor for sure." Tourism took off in Sri Lanka, which boasts of a 1,600-km (1,000-mile) long coastline, following the end of the decades-long civil war with Tamil separatists in 2009. It was Sri Lanka's third largest and fastest growing source of foreign currency last year. Decisive policy and security measures will be important to revive the industry and support economic growth, the International Monetary Fund has said. For now, businesses from luxury hotels to beach shacks are facing mounting losses. In Bentota, one of a string of beach resorts south of Colombo, occupancy rates have plummeted, according to interviews with hotel managers. Slideshow by photo services Samanmali Collone, 54, runs the seven-room Warahena Beach Hotel in Bentota, where rooms cost 10,000 Sri Lankan rupees ($56) per night. Her hotel had previously been fully booked for the day when Reuters visited on Thursday, but when news of the bombings on Easter Sunday emerged, all of her guests canceled. "There are no bookings: this week, next month, even in October, they have all canceled," she said, speaking in her deserted beachside restaurant where waiters polished glasses and re-arranged tables, but without any sign of any guests arriving. Collone said if bookings do not pick up soon, she will have to let go some of her sixteen staff. "We have had issues before but this is completely different," she said. (Reporting by Alasdair Pal in Bentota, A. Ananthalakshmi in Colombo, Simon Scarr in Singapore; Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan)


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Calling all fans of comics and pop culture! Need a reason to visit San Diego in the summer, which the Weather Channel says has one of the best year-round climates in the nation? Then Comic-Con International is the excuse you've been waiting for. The mammoth celebration of everything from traditional comic books to the latest in anime, sci-fi and Western animation fills the San Diego Convention Center each year to its capacity of 125,000. Spanning July 18-21 this year, the conference will, as always, feature panels, awards, autograph sessions and special guests, including artist Neal Adams (Batman, X-Men), cartoonist Sergio Aragonés (Groo the Wanderer) and writer/artist Ebony Flowers (Hot Comb). Feel free to come in costume, and as it has for over 33 years, Comic-Con offers child care. And when you're not at the convention, venture out to explore San Diego, with its beaches, historical sites and world-famous zoo. Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between Orlando and San Diego. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked for the occasion. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in the articles may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Cheapest San Diego flights Currently, the cheapest flights between Orlando and San Diego are if you leave on July 18 and return from California on July 23. Frontier Airlines currently has tickets for $282, roundtrip. There are also deals to be had earlier in July. If you fly out of Orlando on July 17 and return from San Diego on July 22, Spirit Airlines can get you there and back for $292 roundtrip. Top San Diego accommodations Regarding where to stay, here are some of San Diego's top-rated hotels, which we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction. The Hotel del Coronado (1500 Orange Ave.) If you're looking to treat yourself, consider The Hotel del Coronado . The hotel has a 4.6-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $290. Family and pet-friendly, the sprawling "Del," as it's known, is a beachfront village unto itself. According to its website , it has several ocean-view restaurants and bars; shops and boutiques; beach equipment and boat rentals; a heated pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows (2223 El Cajon Blvd.) Another 4.6-star option is The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows . Rooms are currently set at $79 a night. Located near the famous Balboa Park, home of attractions like the San Diego Zoo, the Lafayette is a classic California hotel, with bungalows for those seeking more private accommodations, and, as its central attraction, the Weissmuller Olympic Pool. The U.S. Grant (326 Broadway) A third option is The U.S. Grant . The 4.7-star hotel has rooms for $159 a night. Set in the heart of San Diego, this hotel is close to Westfield Horton Plaza and Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center. Other attractions include the San Diego Zoo. Featured San Diego restaurants Don't miss San Diego's food scene, with plenty of popular spots to get your fill of local cuisine. Here are a few of the top-rated eateries from Skyscanner's listings. Extraordinary Desserts (2929 Fifth Ave.) Let's start with the essentials: where to satisfy your sweet tooth. For a popular option, check out Extraordinary Desserts , which has an average of 4.7 stars out of 160 reviews on Skyscanner. Extraordinary Desserts is located in the Balboa Park neighborhood, with a second restaurant in Little Italy near downtown. "It's a very nice place to hang out with friends and share some beautifully decorated treats," wrote visitor Roque. "I loved the fresh fruit tartlets. They're so delicious and beautiful to see that you will never want to eat them!" The Prado at Balboa Park (1549 El Prado) One of San Diego's most popular restaurants is The Prado at Balboa Park , with 4.6 stars from 133 reviews. Set in manicured gardens, the Prado is located at the historic House of Hospitality in the center of San Diego. Mister A's (2550 Fifth Ave., 12th floor) Also worth considering is Mister A's . Its California-style New American fine dining menu comes with spectacular views of the San Diego skyline, San Diego Bay, Balboa Park, Coronado and Point Loma. "Came here to surprise my brother with a fancy lunch," wrote Makiah. "The staff were friendly and excited to help me surprise him after not seeing him for about two years. The place is beautiful, the view is gorgeous and the food is amazing!" In-N-Out Burger (2005 Camino Del Este) Finally, there's In-N-Out Burger , the iconic California fast-food chain. "Favorite place to grab a burger, and it is so cheap," wrote Kim. "Freshly made fries and milkshakes made with real ice cream round out a great meal." What to see and do in San Diego San Diego is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are some popular attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings. San Diego Zoo (2920 Zoo Drive) First up is the San Diego Zoo . The San Diego Zoo houses over 4,000 animals from more than 800 species. At over 100 acres, the zoo offers exhibits that run the gamut of the world's ecosystems. Balboa Park (1549 El Prado) Balboa Park is another popular destination. A massive urban park, it's home to multiple museums, shops, restaurants and, most famously, the San Diego Zoo. Many of the buildings within the park were built for California expos in the early 20th century and are now protected as prime examples of architecture from that period. "Beautiful," wrote visitor Ryan. "Lots to see. Amazing museums. Great family environment." Gaslamp Quarter (614 Fifth Ave.) Finally, spend some time at the Gaslamp Quarter . Bordered by the water and downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter is alive with activity almost every day and night of the week, with restaurants, bars, movies, playhouses, hotels and other attractions. This story was created automatically using flight, hotel, and local attractions data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Have passed judgment on Dak Prescott too soon? One of the most heavily debated topics among Dallas fans over the last several years has been centered around Cowboys great Tony Romo . The love for Romo is so real that there were many that weren't ready to let him go. And can you blame them? His last healthy season back in 2014 was one of the best years of his career. Romo threw 34 touchdowns and only nine interceptions. Despite the team being a dominant rushing squad, Romo still had one of his highest yards per attempt seasons and finished with a career high 113.2 passer rating. He was brilliant. But it hasn't always been that way. Romo had dug himself a hole plenty of times in his career. A lot of people will try to sell you on the idea that the Cowboys "wasted the Romo years" and to a degree, they're right. Romo was good enough to lead a team to a championship had the Cowboys had better pieces in place, but at the same time - Romo had his part in the team's collapses. Early in his career, Romo's struggles in the month of December were highly publicized and for good reason. It took him until his seventh year in the league before the Cowboys had more wins than losses in December with Romo as their quarterback. There were some really bad performances. After the Cowboys went 13-3 in 2007, they missed the playoffs the following year when they finished 9-7. Entering the month of December, the Cowboys were sitting at 8-4, primed for a playoff appearance, but they lost three of their final four games and got bounced from the playoffs. In those three losses, Romo turned the ball over nine times. Some of his picks were just balls he threw up for grabs and some were just poor decisions where he was forcing the ball to Jason Witten . Romo had his share of late-game misfortunes and more often than not, they were under the lights of primetime televised football. In the season-finale against the Washington Redskins in 2012, the division was on the line. Romo threw three interceptions in that contest including an ill-advised screen pass late in the game that ended any chances of a comeback. When the dust finally settled, Romo ended his career as one of the more clutch late-game quarterbacks in the league, but it took a lot of great performances down the stretch to get there. While it is true that Romo carried this team for many years due to a lot of deficiencies in other areas, it is also true that he had his share of moments where he cost the team a chance to advance. And that's not even taking account his time spent as the team's field goal holder. Romo was a playmaker right out of the gate, but his "Jeckyl and Hyde" performances were definitely frustrating. In each of his first three years as the Cowboys starting quarterback, Romo had more interceptions than games played. In contrast, Dak Prescott has never had a season like that and has already had two seasons where his interception percentage is lower than any season of Romo's career. Here are some numbers for Prescott and Romo over their first three seasons as starting quarterback of the Cowboys: It should be noted that Prescott started nine more games than Romo during that span as Romo didn't get the starting gig over Drew Bledsoe until later in the season of 2006, as well as missing three games in 2008 due to injury. But what is important from these stats is that despite playing fewer games, Romo turned the ball over a lot more. The idea here is not to bash on Romo - all young quarterbacks go through growing pains - but to show how he improved throughout his career. Romo had an interception percentage greater than three in four of his first five years in the league, but he never reached that mark in any of his next four seasons. Romo was 29 years old before he ever had an interception percentage under three. Prescott's never reached that mark of three. While there are things Prescott needs to improve on, we should all be thankful for how well he takes care of the ball. We should all be thankful he is not so shaky to where his play has resulted in a collapse down the stretch. And most importantly, we should be thankful that the team has gradually assembled pieces around him that give him a great chance to be successful over the next several years. We all should love Tony Romo for some of the best football we've seen from a Cowboys quarterback, but there were some rocky moments early on. Prescott has flaws, but if this is the worst of it, things are looking real promising for the Cowboys young quarterback going forward.


Looking to up your appreciation of the arts? We've rounded up four artsy events around San Antonio this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from a BYOB painting class to an art show. 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. SAY Si senior thesis showcase From the event description: For their final exhibition, SAY Sí seniors have been given the freedom to form a final body of work as students. In "Fruition," SAY Sí seniors will present a variety of work, showcasing their skills as multidisciplinary artists and diverse storytellers, to freely express themselves and how they see the world around them. When: Friday, July 5, 6 p.m. Where: 1518 S. Alamo St. Price: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Up to 50% off BYOB painting class From the Vintages Art Studio deal description: Choose between two options: $21.99 for a three-hour BYOB painting class for one (a $40 value) $39.99 for a three-hour BYOB painting class for two (an $80 value). Groups of up to 13 students can reproduce a preselected image such as a landscape of fall trees, a still life of a fruit bowl or Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhone or Cafe Terrace at Night. Regularly scheduled adult painting classes include paints and supplies, and encourage imbibing self-brought wine and beer. Where: 619 S.W. 24th St., Las Palmas Price: $21.99 (45% off) or $39.99 (50% discount off regular price) Click here for more details, and to score this deal 40% off kids' painting class From the Whimsy Art Studio deal description: Kids spend around 90-minutes following instructions from a teacher to create a masterpiece based on the day's painting subject. The $15 deal includes one kids painting lesson for ages 4 and up ($25 value). When: Friday, July 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: 2211 N.W. Military Highway, Castle Hills Price: $15 (40 percent discount off regular price) Click here for more details, and to get this deal Briscoe Western Art Museum From the Briscoe Western Art Museum deal description: The museum traces the rich history of the American West through artwork, educational programs and events. The discounted deal includes admission for four people for $18 (55% off). Children 12 and under and active military members and their families receive free admission Where: 210 W. Market St., Downtown Price: $16 (60 percent discount off regular price) Click here for more details, and to score this deal Up to 39% off painting class at Whimsy Art Studio From the Whimsy Art Studio deal description: While sipping BYOB beverages, adults of varying artistic skills bring blank canvases to life with provided paints. Choose between two options: $28 for a 2.5-hour BYOB painting class for one (a $45 value) or $55 for a 2.5-hour BYOB painting class for two (a $90 value). Guests of varying art skills paint a predetermined subject such as a cowboy boot or a bouquet of daisies. Guests alternate brushstrokes with sips of BYOB beverages, which can be poured into provided glasses. When: Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, 6:30-9 p.m or 7-9:30 p.m. Where: 2211 N.W. Military Highway, Castle Hills Price: from $28 (38 percent discount off regular price) Click here for more details, and to score this deal 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.


Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness will not run in the club's upcoming elections later this year and will also leave his role as chairman of the board at the Allianz Arena. The 67-year-old, who established himself as a Bayern Munich legend during his playing career, has been working as the club's president for a second time since 2016, while he's also been in the role as c hairman of the supervisory board since 2017. Hoeness has been at Bayern Munich both as a player and behind the scenes almost non-stop since 1970, but Bild reporter Christian Falk has confirmed that he will not stand for re-election in November. As part of Bild's report, it's claimed that Herbert Hainer - the former CEO at adidas - is Hoeness' prefered candidate to succeed him heading into a new era for the club. They'll also be hunting for a new chairman in 2021 as Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is still on course to see out the remainder of his contract in Bavaria, with the club shortlisting Germany legend Oliver Kahn as his long-term successor. It's understood that Bayern Munich's current chiefs see a potential partnership between Kahn and Hainer to follow on from Hoeness and Rummenigge's over the last few years. Exclusive: Uli Hoeneß will not run for president in November and retire from the club @BILD_Bayern   Christian Falk (@cfbayern) July 23, 2019 Kahn will even join Bayern Munich's staff next year to help ease the club through their transition, although Hainer will have to wait until their elections in November before he learns if he will succeed Hoeness later this year.


If the first comments from Chicago Bears veterans at the team's 2019 training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill are any indication, coach Matt Nagy doesn't have to worry about this roster getting complacent after a better-than-expected 2018 season. Nagy's offseason message played like a war against complacency, and for good reason. It's natural for players to get full of themselves after surging from the NFL's cellar to a division title and in a city like Chicago, which loves its football, a player's ego can get inflated real quick. But Nagy's built the kind of locker-room culture to combat that natural urge. "We're hungrier than last year. I'm speaking for myself as well," Khalil Mack said Thursday . "I'm way hungrier than I was last year. It definitely wasn't good enough. I'm just looking forward to this year and getting better." Mack isn't the only defensive star suggesting the Bears are starving for that next step. According to Akiem Hicks, the 2019 season can be special if this team grasps just how rare their opportunity may be. "I would definitely say there's a sense of urgency," Hicks told reporters Thursday. "You got to know that these opportunities to have good teams - teams that are playoff-caliber teams - they don't come around often." As for the offense, Mitch Trubisky told reporters his goal is to get better every day, and suggested that's the overriding theme of training camp. "I think if you just focus on the little things, then the big leaps will take care of themselves," Trubisky said . "Obviously, we all want to have big years, but it doesn't happen like that. We've got to come to work every day. You've got to focus on getting better at one thing at a time every single drill, every single snap. And that's what I'm focused on, and the results will happen how they will." Team success starts with its leaders and trickles down to the rest of the roster. Trubisky, Mack and Hicks are three of the most critical players on the Bears in 2019 and are setting the kind of example early at training camp that's necessary for a championship run. Remember to subscribe to Chicago Shuffle on iTunes and leave a friendly review and rating. View embedded content MORE: UFC's Thiago Santos shares brutal update on injuries suffered in loss to Jon Jones Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, coach Matt LaFleur building relationship, offensive philosophy Instant observations from Day 1 of Patriots training camp Ranking the NBA's Top 10 Big Threes Chargers offensive line update during first day of training camp


Max Unger on facing DT David Onyemata: "I think that he has progressed pretty rapidly and he's becoming a starter." pic.twitter.com/5I84jdVv00 - New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 7, 2018 The New Orleans Saints will be leaning on David Onyemata often in 2019. With starting defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins sidelined with an Achilles injury in the playoffs, Onyemata steps in as his immediate replacement. And the analysts at Pro Football Focus see plenty of reasons for the Saints to have confidence in Onyemata's upcoming stint in the starting lineup, having named him the NFL's most-underrated interior defensive lineman. Per PFF game grades, Onyemata went on a tear starting in Week 5 last season. His overall grade (89.1) ranked seventh-best at the position after that point, putting him right in the thick of league leaders. That's very solid production which should bode well for his prospects in New Orleans for 2019. While Rankings saw most of the work with the starting unit last season, he did split plenty of time with Onyemata. In fact, their regular season snap counts were remarkably similar - Rankins logged 642 defensive plays, while Onyemata was in on 616 plays with the defense. They occasionally took the field together in passing situations. The key difference was that Onyemata also got looks on the special teams units (playing 116 snaps there) while Rankins appeared on just one special teams play. With Onyemata being the next man up in 2019, it would be surprising if he continued to get much action in that area of the game. MORE: Danny Green: 'This is the time where I need to maximize the dollars on the longest amount of years that I can do' LeBron James fans who bought No. 23 Lakers jerseys are now being mocked Kawhi Leonard 'Seriously Considering' Lakers, Per Stephen A. Smith Are Giants a legitimate worst-to-first candidate? Past Packers draft picks entering training camp on the roster bubble


MINNEAPOLIS   The city of Minneapolis will pay $20 million to the family of an unarmed woman fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car after calling 911 to report a possible crime, city leaders announced Friday. Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council members detailed the settlement just three days after a jury convicted Mohamed Noor of murder and manslaughter in the 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. The dual citizen of the U.S. and Australia had called 911 to summon officers in the middle of the night to a possible rape in the alley behind her house. Noor and his partner were rolling down the alley in a police SUV when they say they were startled by a loud bang on the vehicle. Noor testified that he fired to protect them from a perceived threat. Jurors took about 11½ hours to reach a verdict after hearing three weeks of testimony. Damond's family had filed a lawsuit seeking more than $50 million, alleging that her civil rights were violated. Frey said the city moved quickly to settle in part due to Noor's conviction for third-degree murder, as well as the officer's failure to identify a threat before he used force. "This is not a victory for anyone, but rather a way for our city to move forward," he said. The settlement calls for Damond's family to donate $2 million to a local foundation's fund aimed at addressing gun violence. The death of Damond, 40, came a month before she was due to marry. Noor, 33, who had trained to become a police officer in a mid-career switch, was fired after he was charged. He is in custody awaiting sentencing in June. Sentencing guidelines call for as many as 15 years in prison on the murder charge, though judges can depart from the guidelines. Prosecutors criticized Noor for shooting without seeing a weapon or Damond's hands. They also questioned whether the loud bang was real. Neither Noor nor his partner, Matthew Harrity, mentioned it to investigators at the scene, with Harrity first mentioning it three days later in an interview with state investigators. Noor refused to talk to investigators.


Quinnen Williams has yet to sign his rookie contract with the Jets, but his value as a draft pick remains through the roof. When New York selected the Alabama defensive tackle with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, many lauded the Jets for landing arguably the best defender. Draft Wire's Luke Easterling agrees with that sentiment, ranking Williams the 10th best value pick in this year's draft. Williams was at the top of Draft Wire's 2019 big board, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise that he is in the top half of the rankings. However, the Jets only selected Williams two spots past his spot on the big board, which doesn't exactly make him an elite value pick. For example, Washington Redskins EDGE Montez Sweat was 15th on Draft Wire's big board, but got picked No. 26 overall - an 11 spot difference between big board placement and draft selection. The Jets were not the only AFC East team to get a solid value pick in the first round, according to the rankings. Easterling has the Buffalo Bills at No. 6 in his rankings, while the Miami Dolphins come in at No. 9. Buffalo selected Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver sixth overall after Draft Wire had him ranked third on its big board. Miami went with another defensive tackle in Clemson's Christian Wilkins at No. 13. Draft Wire had him at No. 10 on their big board. The New England Patriots didn't make out too bad either, coming in at No. 13 for their selection of Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry with the last pick of the first round. Williams is expected to be a valuable piece on New York's defensive line as soon as this season. Once he puts pen to paper, Williams will join the team in training camp and showcase the skill set that made him an elite lineman in college. MORE: Steph Curry opens up about Kevin Durant's exit, state of Warriors after big changes NBA Depth Charts Dak Prescott is 'not taking a hometown deal', per NFL Network Chris Paul's Contract Is So Bad The Rockets Gave Up Everything in Thunder Trade The Ringer believes Raiders could trade SS Karl Joseph to Cowboys


An Air Force Major in Texas was charged Monday with the murder of his wife after reporting her missing in March. Andre McDonald, 40, was arrested Monday after officials found the body of his wife Andreen on Thursday. He is currently being held in Bexar County Jail. McDonald was indicted March 2, a day after reporting his wife as missing, for tampering or fabricating evidence relating to her disappearance. Investigators found a shovel, an ax, gasoline and a burn barrel that they allege was purchased by McDonald at the couple's home. They also found a torn-up receipt allegedly belonging to McDonald. "It led us to believe that these were implements that were going to be used to dispose of a body," said Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar in March. Investigators also spotted blood and hair inside their bathroom. McDonald worked at the Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis as a cyberware operations officer. Officials found his wife's body east of the Air Force base, identifying it using dental records. McDonald's bail is set at $2 million. Representatives for the Air Force and the Bexar County Sheriff's Office have not responded to request for comment from USA TODAY. Contributing: Associated Press Follow Joshua Bote on Twitter @joshua_bote This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: An Air Force officer reported his wife missing. Now he's charged with her murder


Visiting Powell Estates, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Mesa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a comic book store to an Iranian restaurant. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Powell Estates, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results. 1. Bookmans Entertainment Exchange Topping the list is Bookmans Entertainment Exchange , a spot to score books, mags, music and videos. Located at 1056 S. Country Club Drive, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 228 reviews on Yelp. According to the business' website , Bookman's core values include fighting censorship, providing customers with new materials, community support and literacy and education. This spot also offers instrument repair. 2. 1001 Nights Restaurant Next up is bar, Persian/Iranian and Vietnamese spot 1001 Nights Restaurant , situated at 706 W. Southern Ave., Suite 107. With four stars out of 64 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The lineup includes a variety of appetizers, entrees, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Check out popular menu options such as the Kabob Koobideh entree with skewered ground bee,f onion and seasonings; the Chicken Sultani with chicken and beef kabobs; or the Chef's Sampler entree with bone-in chicken, lamb, roasted veggies and beef koobideh with basmati rice. Here's the full menu . 3. Cycle Gear Auto parts and supply spot Cycle Gear , which offers motorcycle gear and tires, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1040 S. Country Club Drive, four stars out of 42 reviews. This spot offers gear for street, dirt and cruiser bikes. Whether you need a tune-up, new gear, helmets, accessories, tires or other important equipment to maximize your ride, Cycle Gear has you covered. Check out the website for a complete list of offerings and for more information. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland - Shane Lowry's not used to playing an Irish golf tournament without much attention, but that's how things were ahead of the 148th British Open. He's got lots of attention now after returning a 4-under-par 67 to lead the tournament. Not bad for a guy who stood on the first tee at 7:52 a.m. along with Phil Mickelson and Branden Grace feeling low in confidence. Lowry arrived in Portrush with a decent season behind him that includes victory in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, T-2 in the Canadian Open, third in the RCB Heritage and T-8 in the PGA Championship. Yet he stood on the first tee wondering what the day would bring. BRITISH OPEN : Scores | Live Blog/TV Info | Tiger Tracker SPORTS FANS : Here are some of the best credit cards available "I felt very unconfident on the first tee, I'm not going to lie," he said. "I don't feel like practice went unbelievably well this week. I felt a little bit uncomfortable. It's the British Open, it's in Ireland. I'm playing well, I feel like I should come up and do well. Why shouldn't I feel uneasy?" The 32-year-old from County Offaly in the Irish Republic decided a clear the air session was needed with coach Neil Manchip. "Went to coffee yesterday down at the Bushmills Inn and we found a little quiet room, we had a great chat for about 40 minutes. I left that room full of confidence and ready to go. So we just put everything out in the open, everything out on the table, what could happen, what might happen." Lowry's under par day was helped by arriving in Portrush with less attention on him than he usually gets in the Emerald Isle. "I feel like for me I can come here a little more under the radar than the other guys. G-Mac (Graeme McDowell) is from here, he grew up here. Rory (McIlroy) is an hour down the road and obviously had some great times here. And Darren (Clarke) lives here now. I feel like for me I can kind of be more under the radar than everyone else. But obviously not now." The four-time European Tour winner has already won an Open in Ireland. He lifted the Irish Open trophy in 2009 when he was still an amateur. He's put himself in pole position to win another one, a victory that'll ensure he never flies under the radar again. https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/will-rory-mcilroy-make-the-cut-at-royal- MORE: Ranking the Packers' position groups from weakest to strongest Ron Adams, rest of Warriors coaching staff to have reduced roles Big Baller Brand's demise looks imminent with sad clearance sale at a local gym Baker Mayfield believed the Patriots would trade up to draft him Jayson Williams: Charles Barkley Shouted at Teammates While Eating McDonald's on a Stationary Bike During Practices


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- DeMarcus Cousins had 33 points and 17 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings dealt the Philadelphia 76ers their 16th straight road loss, 107-106 on Tuesday night. The Kings limited Philadelphia to no field goals and three points in the final 6:12 of the game to register their first-three-game winning streak since late November. BOX SCORE: KINGS 107, 76ERS 106 Rudy Gay had 21 points and eight rebounds and Ray McCallum added 11 points for the Kings, who have a 7-11 record since George Karl began coaching the team in mid-February. Robert Covington had five 3-pointers and scored 21 for the 76ers. Ex-King Thomas Robinson had a career-high 16 points, Nerlens Noel had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and both Isaiah Cnaan and Ish Smith had 13 points. The Kings had dropped six straight home games against the 76ers. Their last victory was Dec. 27, 2006. RELATED: Cousins not happy with Kings Philadelphia, which has the NBA's third worst record, hasn't won a road game since beating Brooklyn on Jan. 9. On its final possession, Cousins stepped in front of a driving Hollis Thompson and poked the ball free and it landed in the hands of McCallum in the closing seconds. McCallum rebounded a missed shot underneath the basket and gave the Kings a 107-105 lead with 46.7 seconds remaining. Trailing by seven points, Covington hit two 3-pointers and had a three-point play in a 38-second span, putting the 76ers ahead 100-98 with 6:44 left. Another 3 a short time later gave Philadelphia a 103-100 lead. Gay had nine points and McCallum had seven in the third quarter. The Kings erased a 10-point deficit, scoring 13 straight during one stretch in outscoring the 76ers 24-14 in the period to take an 87-84 lead into the fourth. There was little defense being played in the opening half by either team. Despite Cousins' 21 points and 10 rebounds, the Kings still trailed 70-63. TIP-INS 76ers: Thomas Robinson was selected fifth overall by the Kings in the 2012 draft and is now with his fifth team. Since signing with the 76ers, Robinson has averaged nearly 9.3 points in 14 games. ... The 76ers gave guard Jason Richardson, a 13-year veteran, a night to rest. Kings: Prior to the game, forward David Wear was signed to a 10-day contract. Wear played this season with the Reno Bighorns, the Kings' NBA Development League affiliate. . The Kings begin a four-game tough road trip Wednesday, facing Phoenix, New Orleans, Memphis and Houston. UP NEXT 76ers: At Denver on Wednesday. Kings: At Phoenix on Wednesday.


ST LOUIS   When actor Jon Hamm was growing up in St. Louis, his favorite sports experience was his father taking him to Game 1 and Game 7 of the 1982 World Series, when his beloved Cardinals downed the Milwaukee Brewers. "We lost Game 1 and we won Game 7 and I didn't know what to do," Hamm recalled. "I was a Cardinal fan throughout the '70s. I didn't think we would ever go to a World Series, much less win one. It was weird wandering around. No one knew what to do. Everyone was randomly screaming." But he will know what to do if the Blues win the Stanley Cup for the first time in the franchise's 52-year history. "I think if this happens, it's going to be that (the 1982 experience) times infinity," Hamm said. Hamm, 48, is known most for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Don Draper in the award-winning series "Mad Men." But he is also known as a devoted fan of his St. Louis sports teams. Earlier this spring, he was being interviewed during a Blues' broadcast and spontaneously, and professionally, called a goal by Ivan Barbashev. The video was an internet sensation. Jon Hamm with the call on Ivan Barbashev's goal! #stlblues pic.twitter.com/WHiedj7g7J   St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 8, 2019 "When they got to the final, I texted my best friend in Australia and said, 'Are you coming?' he said, 'no.' I said, 'yeah, you are.' Flew him out," Hamm said before Game 3. "It's just exciting. I can't imagine what's going through the minds and hearts of the boys on the bench, and I hope they're committed to that emotion. But the building's going to be loud ." More: St. Louis hosts first Stanley Cup Final game in 49 years: 'City has gone crazy' Hamm said the city has rallied around the team, which was last overall in the NHL after games on Jan. 2. "And to have the guts and fortitude and strength and character and the skill to come back from that… I think these guys believe," Hamm said. "And I think the city's starting to." Hamm's fandom dates back to when the team was playing at the Checkerdome. "Those were back in the days when you could smoke in an arena. So the top third of the building was just smoke." Hamm said. "But it was still so exciting to watch, especially as a little kid. It's guys flying around on the ice, it was like nothing you'd ever seen. So it goes back to being a little kid and being around for a lot of heartbreak and a lot of expectations that we didn't quite live up to, but a lot of fun." Hamm appears to have considerable confidence in the Blues' ability to get the job done this year. But he also has enough history with the city to understand that hope doesn't always translate into success. "One of my favorite things in St. Louis is there's a place here called Sportsman's Park that's a bar and a restaurant. You go in for chicken wings and whatnot," Hamm said. "We would go after football games or what have you. One wall of that place (has) a giant, blow-up picture of the blown call by (umpire) Don Denkinger in 1985. That's how good we are at holding grudges. We're going to make that wall size and still get angry every day at it." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: St. Louis sports super-fan Jon Hamm reveling in Blues' Stanley Cup Final run Related slideshow: 2019 Stanley Cup Final


President Trump in an early morning tweet on Sunday blasted the "Fake News Sunday Political Shows" while touting the economy and other achievements. "For all of the Fake News Sunday Political Shows, whose bias & dishonesty is greater than ever seen in our Country before, please inform your viewers that our Economy is setting records, with more people employed today than at any time in U.S. history," Trump tweeted. He also touched on the military, new Supreme Court justices and lower court judges, ObamaCare and tax and regulatory cuts in subsequent posts. "Our Country is doing GREAT!" he concluded. For all of the Fake News Sunday Political Shows, whose bias & dishonesty is greater than ever seen in our Country before, please inform your viewers that our Economy is setting records, with more people employed today than at any time in U.S. history, our Military, which.... - Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 19, 2019 Trump did not specify what sparked his tweet, but it comes after Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.), a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, on Saturday accused the president of "impeachable conduct" in a break with the GOP. "You can't impeach a president for creating the best economy in our country's history....." Trump said in a tweet earlier this month. "Also, there are 'No High Crimes & Misdemeanors,' No Collusion, No Conspiracy, No Obstruction. ALL THE CRIMES ARE ON THE OTHER SIDE, and that's what the Dems should be looking at, but they won't. Nevertheless, the tables are turning!" he added. Trump's claim that the "tables are turning" came a few days after he called for an end to "costly & time consuming" Democratic investigations.


The hiring of Bruce Arians by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers killed two birds with one stone. First, the team got the two-time NFL Coach of the Year to come out of retirement to take over a team that's gone 5-11 in back-to-back years. But, most importantly, the team got a coach who is known for working his magic on quarterbacks. That alone is reason enough for fans to be optimistic about Jameis Winston having a solid season and resurrecting his career. On the flip side, Arians' strong resume of coaching quarterbacks brings with it its own added pressure for Winston. If the quarterback continues to be inconsistent, it's going to be a long season for him and the Bucs. Take a look at what Field Yates and the rest of the NFL Live team think about Winston, and the challenge he presents for Arians heading into the 2019 season. http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=26914956 MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics Dorance Armstrong using strong arm to climb DE depth chart for Cowboys 3 ways the Packers can scheme Rashan Gary to early success 3 overlooked offensive players that could make Patriots 53-man roster


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Orlando is due to turn warm over the next few days, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . The weather today will bring a high temperature of 87 degrees, with 89 expected tomorrow The immediate forecast also includes light rainfall. Today's forecast shows the greatest chance of rain at 98 percent, while the most rainfall is predicted on Sunday at 0.37 inches. Winds will stay fairly calm through the week, with the highest speeds on Friday at just 8 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.