WASHINGTON   Donald Trump did something Tuesday night that he seldom does when under fire: He kept quiet. The president said earlier that he planned to watch the Democratic presidential debate so he could size up the Democratic field. But if he did, he remained uncharacteristically silent. For the entire debate, which ran more than 2½ hours, there were no presidential tweets, no snarky comeback lines, not a peep out of the commander in chief. Even when Democrats slammed him on race and foreign policy and branded him as a "liar" and a "phony," Trump did not return the fire. Others in Trump World weren't so reserved. More: 'I hope they'll come back to me next time': Marianne Williamson speaks up during the debate More: Democratic candidates repeatedly interrupted by CNN's new debate rules Trump allies and campaign aides provided running commentary throughout the night, with targets ranging from Bernie Sanders to the party in general. A guide to the 24 Democratic contenders who want to face Trump "Bernie wants us to become Canada ... 'Where "63,090 Canadian women may have died as a result of increased wait times,'" campaign spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany tweeted at one point. "NO THANKS!" Slideshow by photo services After the debate, McEnany offered her own debate review. "Same radical Democrats," she said in a statement. "Same big government socialist message. Same winner of tonight's debate: President Donald Trump." During an immigration discussion, the Trump War Room account tweeted that "Obama's DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson said that 2020 Democrats are pushing plans 'tantamount to declaring publicly that we have #OpenBorders. That is unworkable, unwise.'" Donald Trump Jr. aimed one of his many tweets at Elizabeth Warren: "Hey Fauxcahontas Speaking of domestic terror, now do ANTIFA!!!" Hey Fauxcahontas Speaking of domestic terror, now do ANTIFA!!!   Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 31, 2019 This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Donald Trump stays silent as Democrats brand him a 'phony' and a 'liar' during debate


SAO PAULO, July 29 (Reuters) - At least 52 inmates died, 16 of whom were decapitated, in a prison riot that broke out on Monday morning in the northern Brazilian state of Para, the state's prison authority said on Monday, the latest in a series of deadly clashes. Authorities said the riot involved rival criminal gangs who took at least two penitentiary officers hostage as they battled one another. As Brazil's incarcerated population has surged eight-fold in three decades to around 750,000 inmates, the world's third-highest tally, its prison gangs have come to wield vast power that reaches far beyond prison walls. Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has said he wants to impose tighter controls in the country's prisons, as well as building many more of them. Bolsonaro's ability to curtail violence, however, may be limited as most prisons are controlled at the state level. In January 2017, nearly 150 prisoners died during three weeks of violence in several Brazilian prisons as local gangs backed by Brazil's two largest drug factions attacked one another. Gruesome deaths are not uncommon. In May, at least 15 inmates were found dead, choked to death or stabbed with toothbrushes in the city of Manaus. (Reporting by Marcelo Rochabrun; Editing by Christian Plumb and Dan Grebler)


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Newark? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding apartment rentals in Newark if you don't want to spend more than $1,800/month on rent. Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 50-60 Columbia St. Listed at $1,702/month, this 891-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 50-60 Columbia St. The unit has in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and air conditioning. When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry, an elevator and a fitness center. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is fairly bikeable and has excellent transit. (See the complete listing here .) 1180 Raymond Blvd. Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 1180 Raymond Blvd. It's listed for $1,745/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect a fitness center and on-site laundry. In the apartment, expect to find carpeted floors and a fireplace. Both cats and dogs are welcome. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit. (See the complete listing here .) 98 Clinton Ave. Here's an 850-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 98 Clinton Ave. that's going for $1,749/month. In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a dishwasher. The building includes secured entry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. According to Walk Score, this location is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. (Check out the complete listing here .) 124 Adams St. Next, check out this 891-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 124 Adams St. It's listed for $1,750/month. In the building, you'll get garage parking. In the unit, you'll see hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 540 Broad St. Listed at $1,800/month, this 556-square-foot studio apartment is located at 540 Broad St. Amenities offered in the building include an elevator, a fitness center, additional storage space and a resident lounge. You can also expect in-unit laundry and air conditioning in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Newark . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday made an unscheduled stop at a Catholic church bombed during the Easter suicide attacks ahead of his official welcome to Sri Lanka. Modi's entourage made a detour to St Anthony's shrine on their way to President Maithripala Sirisena's office, where a red carpet military parade awaited. "I am confident Sri Lanka will rise again," Modi said on Twitter while posting photos of himself at the church. "Cowardly acts of terror cannot defeat the spirit of Sri Lanka. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka." Modi is stopping in Colombo on his return home after an official visit to neighbouring Maldives, where he inaugurated a coastal radar system and military training centre. His brief but politically significant visit to the two neighbours comes as New Delhi seeks to fend off Chinese influence on the strategic nations. The Maldives, a low-lying archipelago of more than a thousand tiny coral islands south of the Indian subcontinent, straddles the world's busiest east-west maritime route. Sri Lanka is located at a halfway point on the same sea route. India, the traditional ally of both Sri Lanka and the Maldives, had watched with unease as former governments of strongman leader Abdulla Yameen of the Maldives and Sri Lanka's Mahinda Rajapakse leaned towards Beijing for political and financial support. Yameen's election loss last September, however, has seen the new administration under President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih swing back towards New Delhi. Colombo too has moved back to New Delhi after the defeat of Rajapakse in January 2015. Last month, Colombo announced entering into partnership with India and Japan to develop a deep-sea container terminal next to a controversial $500-million Chinese-run facility in the capital. A memorandum of cooperation (MOC) had been signed between the three countries to develop what is known as the East Terminal of Colombo port. China owns 85 percent of the adjoining Colombo International Container Terminal, which was commissioned in 2013. The state-owned Sri Lanka Ports Authority owns the remaining 15 percent. More than two thirds of transhipment containers handled by Colombo originated from or was destined for India. Sri Lanka, unable to repay a huge Chinese loan, handed over another deep-sea port in the south of the island to a Beijing company in December 2017 in a deal that raised concerns at home and abroad.


Missed the the most recent top news in Cleveland? Read on for everything you need to know. Cleveland Browns leave minicamp prepared and excited for expectations Entering the 2019 season, the Cleveland Browns are considered by many to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Read the full story on WKYC . Grand jury files no indictment against Cleveland officer involved in deadly Corner Alley shooting A 21-year-old man was shot and killed during the altercation. Read the full story on WKYC . Local organization works to prevent teen violence on Cleveland streets Peacemakers Alliance employs outreach workers, including some former gang members. Read the full story on WKYC . 8-year-old boy becomes Cleveland motorcycle cop for a day Two years ago, Jensen O'Connor was seriously injured when he was struck by a car. Thursday, however, is his day. Read the full story on WKYC . Cleveland adds another win against the Twins, 9-7 The Indians trail the Twins by 9 1/2 games in the AL Central after taking the first two games in this series. Read the full story on CBS Minnesota . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


If you've ever rented a car, chances are you've encountered the awkward pause that follows, "Would you like to purchase rental insurance?" It's a pause heavy with fear and skepticism: Isn't this just a way for rental companies to make more money? But what if something horrible happens while I'm driving? What should I do? We get it. The entire process can be a bit confusing especially when you're put on the spot so it's best to go into the situation with at least a basic understanding of the facts. In other words? The secret to navigating car rental insurance is researching and knowing what you need before you get to the rental car agency's desk. Here's what every driver needs to know: 1. There are four major kinds of rental car insurance. To start, there are four kinds of coverage : Collision or Loss Damage Waiver (CDW), which covers damage to the vehicle you rent; Supplemental Liability Protection (SLP), which covers damage or injury to other people or property; Personal Effects Coverage (PEC), which insures against the theft of the vehicle you rent; and Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), which provides medical benefits for renter and passengers in case of accident. Depending on where you rent and what credit card you use, your needs will vary. If you rent cars often and can never keep track of what you need, join the frequent renter program of your car rental agency. It's free, and they'll keep your insurance preferences in a profile so agents won't try to upsell you on additional coverage. 2. If you're renting within the U.S., your existing coverage may be enough. There's a good chance you can decline coverage at the counter if your existing auto, renters, health, or homeowners insurance policy covers each of the above. Your auto policy likely handles liability and if it's a comprehensive collision plan, it may also cover damage to or theft of the vehicle you rent, too. Your own health insurance will take care of you in case of an accident, and your renters or homeowners' policy may cover theft of things you leave in the car. Check your policies before your trip to see what's covered. You'll need to be ready to pay your deductible should you have an accident, and your rates may change after filing a claim. One other gotcha to be aware of: In a bad accident, you could be hit with "diminished value," which means the car is worth less than it was before the accident even after repairs. Generally, only the rental car company's coverage will handle this situation. 3. If you're renting internationally, you'll need to do more research. Car rental insurance while traveling abroad varies depending on the country you visit as well as your particular credit card and personal insurance policies. In most cases, your auto insurance will not cover you while abroad (although it's always worth a phone call to make sure), so you'll have to consider other options. Many major credit cards cover the CDW and PEC (more on that in a moment), in which case you can decline those offers at the rental desk. Just be aware that there is a lot of fine print when it comes to international travel. For example, American Express cards don't cover vehicles rented in Australia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, or New Zealand. And Italy required all foreign renters to include a CDW in their rental agreement, regardless of credit card. Make sure you check with your credit card company before you get to your particular destination. How To Get An International Driver's License Driving laws vary from country to country, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Another thing to check before you go: Travel insurance. Some general trip insurance plans do offer collision coverage, so again, call them to see if that applies to your particular case. Check InsureMyTrip to compare prices and coverage from multiple travel insurance companies. If you can't get any coverage from your credit card or other insurance policies, then you will probably just have to purchase a CDW at the kiosk. This tends to be the priciest option, but it does come with the security and peace of mind you'll want to have in a foreign country. It also removes some of the potentially tedious claims and paperwork you'd have to file through credit card/insurance policies if, god forbid, you get into an accident abroad. 4. Your credit card may cover your rental car insurance. As we mentioned before, several major credit cards come with automatic insurance coverage that could save you hundreds of dollars on your next car rental. Both Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve (our favorite travel credit cards ) offer primary CDW for a vehicle for up to 31 days. (You'll still need liability coverage, either through your own auto insurance or the coverage purchased at the rental company.) American Express offers secondary CDW, which would cover the deductible of your personal auto policy, but the accident would go on your insurance record. AmEx has another option: Premium Car Rental Protection, which provides primary CDW, PEC, and PAI for between $12.25-$24.95 per rental, depending on your needs. Some cards cap coverage at $50,000 or exclude certain kinds of cars. For example, American Express won't cover full-size SUVs like a Chevy Tahoe. These days, it's not hard to run into a rental car that costs more than $50,000, especially outside the U.S, and full-size SUVs are plentiful at ski destinations during the winter. So double-check with your credit card company before you sign the rental documents. If you're relying on credit card coverage, call the number on the back of your card to request a "proof of coverage" document. This paperwork serves as an additional guarantee that you're already insured, and you can present it at the rental counter if an issue arises. 5. Doubling up isn't a good idea. If you take optional collision coverage from your auto rental company either at the counter or as part of a pre-paid rate your credit card coverage becomes void, and you'll be stuck with the terms of the rental car company's coverage, which might include high deductibles. This article was originally published in 2015 and has been updated with new information. RELATED VIDEO: The Best Car Rental Companies (via Buzz60)


Storms that erupt over the Florida Peninsula into Wednesday evening may pack a wallop in terms of rainfall and gusty winds. "While June is typically a wet month and part of the rainy season in Florida, the weather pattern into Wednesday evening and especially during Wednesday afternoon and evening can be a bit more feisty than average," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bob Smerbeck. "The greatest threat from the storms will be frequent lightning strikes, but flooding downpours and strong wind gusts can clobber some communities," Smerbeck said. In a few cases, the strongest storms may produce a brief spin-up tornado or waterspout. The storms will erupt just inland of the Gulf coast during the midday and afternoon and progress toward the Atlantic coast late in the day and during the evening hours. Cities at risk for some strong Florida storms include Orlando, Melbourne, Daytona Beach, Vero Beach and West Palm Beach. People spending time outdoors on the beach, at the golf course or at theme parks should keep an eye out for rapidly changing weather conditions. Storms with lightning can develop in a matter of minutes and in some cases form right over head. Seek shelter indoors or in a hard-topped vehicle at the first rumble of thunder. Never attempt to drive through flooded areas. The water may be deeper than it appears and/or the road surface may have been washed away beneath the water. A foot of water is enough to cause some vehicles to stall, drift and short out the electrical system. Part of the same weather pattern will bring some needed rainfall farther north across Florida and much of the Southeast as well. Conditions in these areas range from abnormally dry to moderate drought, according to the United States Drought Monitor . However, as is often the case with thunderstorms, too much rain may fall too fast and result in urban flooding, while the more robust storms may produce isolated damaging winds. "On Thursday, much of the Florida Peninsula should have a more quiet day," Smerbeck said. There can still be spotty pop-up storms on Thursday over central and South Florida, while the balance of the Southeast region can expect an active day with downpours and locally severe storms. Download the free AccuWeather app for your local forecast, including severe weather watches and warnings. Keep checking back for updates on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV , Frontier and Verizon Fios.


Meghan MacLaren got on her phone on a Sunday night in England after the U.S. Women's Open to scan Twitter when she came across Hank Haney's remarks about winner Jeongeun Lee6. As her frustrations boiled, words bubbled up. At first, MacLaren merely typed up notes on her phone. She tried to suppress her thoughts to get some sleep. But as most writers can attest, when a story starts to form in your mind, sometimes it's best to get out of bed and let it out. And so in the wee hours of June 3, MacLaren published a blog post titled "I Couldn't Name You" and went to bed wondering if she'd blown the whole thing out of proportion. I'm tired of having to point out this issue, tired of the disparaging treatment, tired of the everyday instances that show how far apart these worlds are and tired of people that don't care anyway. I'm tired of probably coming across as a whiny woman who will never be satisfied with what I get. But I'm simultaneously desperate to never stop pushing this issue until it's no longer an issue. MacLaren, 25, isn't a well-known player in the United States. She grew up alongside England's Charley Hull, Georgia Hall and Bronte Law, competing alongside Law at the 2016 Curtis Cup. While Hall, Law and Hull are all winners on the LPGA, MacLaren is taking a slower but more relatable route through the developmental tours, topping the Order of Merit on the LET Access Tour in 2017. She ranks fourth on the Ladies European Tour money list and her victory at the NSW Open gets her into the Evian Championship this week and the AIG Women's British Open next week. MacLaren actually joined Woburn, site of this year's Women's British Open, a few months back. The European Solheim Cup is not out of reach. Stacy Lewis doesn't know MacLaren. But the former world No. 1 can appreciate a player who can express herself in a thoughtful and meaningful way. There isn't much of it in the women's game. Probably too long for anyone to read who doesn't already care… but I want people to understand. Why We Matter - An Open Letter "The LET taught me that it was ok to be myself. That being myself could mean something." https://t.co/y1FoaHz8Wq pic.twitter.com/z5itbCvSTY - Meghan MacLaren (@meg_maclaren) July 3, 2019 Lewis believes age has a lot to do with it, with half the tour barely able to legally rent a car. "Not only to just take on issues, but to just speak their mind in general," said Lewis, "to give interesting press conferences, not give the standard answers all the time. If you look back, that's what made golf great is the personalities and the stories." MacLaren's father, David, is deputy chief operating officer and Staysure Tour boss for the European Tour. He too enjoys putting pen to paper and said there are times when he reads his eldest daughter's blogs and wonders how he didn't notice this particular gift sooner. He'd been so caught up in nourishing her career as an elite athlete. "If I hadn't tried to gently introduce her to different things in her life, maybe she'd now be a writer or maybe she'd be a politician," he said. "On the other hand, the way I reconcile that - isn't it fantastic that her sport gives her an outlet to write No. 1, and No. 2 tell the world what she thinks of women in sport? "Maybe it all works out beautifully." There aren't many women doing what MacLaren does - speaking out, educating, diving into the darker side of her sport, calling out personal weaknesses. Professional sport, especially golf, is a minefield of pain and doubt and indecision. But navigating all of that is what makes it so rewarding. That's what makes it real. And should being real really be the thing we're trying to hide? MacLaren writes about once a month, and as her play continues to rise, she has been given bigger platforms. She worked for the BBC during the British Open and recently penned a player blog for the European Tour during Golf Sixes. absolutely pleasure and privilege working with the @bbc5live team this week @theopen thank you @iaincartergolf @alibruceball @bbcjohnmurray and everyone else. loved every second… golf is the best #thatsall #tillnexttime pic.twitter.com/9OPvcx5IQZ - Meghan MacLaren (@meg_maclaren) July 20, 2019 She appreciates the honesty of Eddie Pepperell's posts and wishes he'd write more often. "My biggest irritant," she said, "is how little people give away of themselves publicly." Being vulnerable isn't easy, she concedes. But it's important for young golfers to know that the game isn't all about perfect pro-am pictures and lifeless quotes. MacLaren's passion for writing took off at Florida International University in Miami, where she majored in English and won eight Division I titles. The more she writes, the more the naturally introverted player becomes comfortable expressing herself in interviews. "I think she's authentic," said LPGA commissioner Mike Whan, a noteworthy reader of MacLaren's work. "I think what makes me want to read her is I don't think she's being coached. I don't think she has an agenda or a sponsor she's trying to serve. I think she just literally sits down and types." David MacLaren could barely contain himself when Meghan contended at the groundbreaking Jordan Mixed Open, where three tours - male and female - competed against each other. She finished second. MacLaren would like to see top male professionals get involved in women's issues - unprompted - like Andy Murray has done in tennis. If it doesn't affect players personally, she said, many don't feel the need to speak up. It's not surprising that in Billie Jean King, MacLaren has found a role model. "If I can do something," she said, "then I think I should." 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Much of the world is chiefly familiar with Moulin Rouge from either Baz Luhrmann's 2001 movie or the recently opened production on Broadway. But the inspiration for both a Parisian cabaret celebrating its 130th birthday this year is still very much alive and (literally) kicking. Every single night, 80 artists from 14 countries perform two shows at this venerated haunt. While all of the troupe is classically trained in dance and magnificent to watch, it is hard to tear your eyes off of principal dancer Claudine Van Den Bergh, who started dancing at two years old and has been with the show since 2012. We caught up with the dancer while she was in New York to celebrate the premiere of Moulin Rouge on Broadway. She only gets one day off a week, on Mondays, but Van Den Bergh, who lives and works in the vibrant neighborhood of Montmartre , makes the best use of her free time. We talked to her about her favorite spots for everything from mojitos to dancing. You live in Montmartre, close to the Moulin Rouge. What do you love about it? It's a young kind of neighborhood. There are a lot of restaurants and some great bars. If you go up toward Sacré-Cœur, there are cobblestones and it's got quite a romantic feel around that area. And because I'm working six nights a week, I prefer to be close to the theater so that a lot of my day isn't taken up traveling back and forth. What is a typical day like for you? I normally get up around 11:30 a.m. because we finish up about 1:15 a.m. [the night prior]. In the morning, I might do a pilates, yoga, or dance class. At lunchtime, I have two dogs, Whiskey and Guinness, and what's great about Paris is that I can bring them in and out of cafes. Around 1 p.m., we have rehearsals; they could be regular, or lighting rehearsals, which are after a revamp of the costume. They want to make sure that it looks right under set lights. I go into makeup around 7:30 p.m.; I do it myself. I'm very quick now and can do it in 20 minutes. After the end of the second show, I need to unwind. I don't go to bed until about 3:30 a.m. or 4:00 a.m. What are your favorite places for a drink? There is this bar and restaurant called Mama Shelter Paris East, it's quite young and modern inside. They do excellent cocktails, but they also have lots of different types of food. I also like Terrass Hôtel, which is actually quite close to the Moulin Rouge. It has a lovely terrace and it's nice to have a glass of champagne there and see the Eiffel Tower, which sparkles on the hour. I also love to go and sit on Rue Montorgueil. It's a lovely road. Sometimes on my day off, I go to Bianco there, which does a fabulous happy hour. Their raspberry mojito is amazing. What about for a night of dancing? Aux Trois Mailletz . That's a really fun place that has live music and you really connect with whoever is in there. They get everyone up and dancing and having a good time. I also go to Orphée, which is a hidden bar in the 18th arrondissement. They have live music there as well, and then after hours it turns into a kind of disco. And for the next morning: favorite hangover brunch spots? Hôtel Particulier Montmartre. It has a beautiful brunch and the hotel is kind of hidden; you don't even see it from the outside. It's very Parisian and they do a good eggs Benedict. For pizza I like Ober Mamma . They're quite generous with the truffle, for truffle lovers like me.


There's no question the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup will bring a talented field as 24 nations are set to compete for one title. But with 552 players making the trip to France, it begs the question   who are the players to watch when the tournament gets underway Friday? Let's take a look at 10 players who are sure to make an impact: Christine Sinclair   Canada, forward After spending more than 19 years on Canada's national team, Sinclair brings an enormous amount of experience to this year's World Cup. She's Canada's all-time leading scorer and she sits second on the women's all-time scoring list with 181. She trails only American Abby Wambach (184), but that could change after France. Her impressive resume doesn't stop there, though, as she is third all-time with 281 caps and she's the only non-U.S. player with more than 225, according to Opta . The forward has helped Canada fight for a spot on the world stage in each of the last four World Cups. This year's tournament may be the 35-year-old Sinclair's last chance to win the most coveted trophy in the sport. Number 180 for Christine Sinclair. #BAONPDX pic.twitter.com/HRwKhUe2lh   Portland Thorns FC (@ThornsFC) April 5, 2019 Other notable accomplishments: Two-time CONCACF Women's Best XI (2018, 2016) 14-time Canadian Female Player of the Year (2000, 2004-14, 2016, 2018) Two-time Olympic bronze medalist (London 2012, Rio 2016) Golden Boot FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (2004) Golden Ball FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (2002) FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup All-Star Team (2002) Alex Morgan   United States, forward Morgan's unique combination of athleticism, anticipation and technical ability has elevated her to the top of the game. Since joining the USWNT in 2010, she has scored 101 international goals (the sixth-most in U.S. history) in 163 caps. When she scored her 100th career USWNT goal earlier this year, she became the third-youngest player and fourth-fastest player to reach that feat. Morgan played a major role in helping the U.S. make it to the World Cup in 2011   where she was the youngest player on the national team   and then she led her nation to a championship in 2015. It's hard to believe Morgan's just 29 years old with all that she's already accomplished. She'll certainly be one to keep a close eye on in France as she continues to build her international resume. ALEX MORGAN HAS DONE IT!!! She scores her 100th goal for the USWNT and puts on pic.twitter.com/OlG6vf4HtF   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 5, 2019 Other notable accomplishments: Olympic Gold Medal (2012) FIFA Women's World Cup Champion (2015), Runner-up (2011) FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Champion (2008) Four Nations Tournament Champion (2011) SheBelieves Cup (2016, 2018) CONCACAF Women's Champion (2014, 2018) Marta   Brazil, forward Marta Vieira da Silva has established herself as one of the greatest players the tournament has ever seen. She holds the record for most goals scored at Women's World Cup tournaments with 15, sitting just ahead of Germany's Birgit Prinz and the USA's Abby Wambach, who both have 14. Marta has earned 110 international goals to make her Brazil's leading scorer and she's tied for seventh on the all-time scoring list. With high soccer intelligence, strength and speed, Marta is expected to carry Brazil through the 2019 tournament. Marta scores the penalty kick for Brazil,giving her 15 all time Womens World Cup goals, the most by any player #BRA pic.twitter.com/OjhfmfLUIR   Matthew Weber;: (@Weber514) June 10, 2015 Other notable accomplishments: Two Pan American Games titles (2003, 2007) Three-time Sudamericano Femenino Champion (2003, 2010, 2018) FIFA Women's World Cup Runner-up (2007) FIFA Women's World Cup Golden Ball (2007) FIFA Women's World Cup Golden Shoe (2007) Two-time Olympic silver medalist (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008) Five-time winner of FIFA World Player of the Year (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) Four-time Runner-up of FIFA World Player of the Year (2005, 2011, 2012, 2014) Copa Libertadores de Futbol Femenino Golden Ball (2009) U-20 World Cup Golden Ball (2004) Megan Rapinoe   United States, forward Veteran Rapinoe is another key player the Americans will rely on to be a strong playmaker. After joining the U.S. national team in 2006, she quickly became known for her crafty style of play on the international level. She has been a consistent scorer with 44 goals in 153 caps, and she's known for coming up with big assists as she ranks fifth in USWNT history with 57. One of her most memorable plays came when she delivered a 45-yard cross to Abby Wambach in the 122nd minute of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals in Brazil. Wambach then scored off a header, which eventually led to a win for the Americans. Other notable accomplishments: FIFA Women's World Cup Champion (2015), Runner-up (2011) Olympic gold medalist (London 2012) Four Nations Tournament Champion (2011) SheBelieves Cup Champion (2018) CONCACAF Women's Champion (2014, 2018) Sam Kerr   Australia, forward Kerr has emerged as Australia's first marquee player and she's only going to bring more attention to the sport in her nation. She was only 15 years old when she made her international debut in a match against Italy in February 2009. From there, she continued to flourish, scoring 31 goals in 77 appearances. While playing in the National Women's Soccer League   where she currently represents the Chicago Red Stars   Kerr has been the league's leading scorer in each of the last two seasons. Kerr, 25, may be young, but she will be powerful in France. 78' - Sam Kerr with the diving header to score for @SkyBlueFC and pull back a goal. #NJvKC 1 - 2 pic.twitter.com/UMhnrfRKUa   NWSL (@NWSL) July 9, 2017 Other notable accomplishments: Tournament of Nations Champion (2017) Cup of Nations Champion (2019) AFC Women's Asian Cup Champion (2010) AFF U-16 Women's Champion (2009) Lindsey Horan   United States, midfielder Horan might not have as much experience as some of her veteran teammates because she's just 25 years old, but that's not a reason to count her out. She joined the U.S. national team in 2013 and has since made 68 appearances with eight goals. She has played an integral role on the USWNT as a regular starter and is a strong link between defense and attack for the Americans. France will be familiar territory for Horan as she played four years with Paris Saint-Germain (2012-16) before returning to the United States to represent the Portland Thorns. Lindsey Horan with the goal, Tobin Heath with a dash of nutmeg. #BAONPDX #ToN2018 pic.twitter.com/p1xgihodR1   Portland Thorns FC (@ThornsFC) July 30, 2018 Other notable accomplishments: CONCACAF U-20 Women's Champion (2014) SheBelieves Cup Champion (2016, 2018) Tournament of Nations Champion (2018) CONCACAF Women's Champion (2018) Debinha   Brazil, forward Debora Cristiane de Oliveira, known as Debinha, broke onto the national stage in 2011 when she joined Brazil's national team and has proven to be an effective forward with a natural attacking talent that her teammates can rely on. She represented Brazil in the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and was later named an alternate for the 2012 London Olympics before making an impact in Rio 2016. OHHHH WE'VE GOT DEBINHA! Here's a look at the 13th minute goal by the Brazilian. #NCvPOR 1-0 pic.twitter.com/HRW5GY3eej   NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) September 22, 2018 Other notable accomplishments: Winner of Copa America Femenina (2018) NWSL champion with North Carolina Courage (2018) Dzsenifer Marozsan   Germany, midfielder Marozsan is one of the strongest playmakers in the world, emerging as the focal point of Germany's attack. She's known for her goal-scoring, but she also makes a big impact when it comes to assists. Marozsan became the youngest Bundesliga player of all time to debut in 2007 at just 15 years old. She currently plays for Lyon and she has twice been voted the best player in the French league. The midfielder has become an inspiration as she's returning from a life-threatening pulmonary embolism that kept her sidelined for several months last year. Now healthy, Marozsan will lead Germany through the tournament. Congratulations to @OLfeminin 's Dzsenifer Marozsán on being named the World's Best Woman Playmaker of 2018 by #IFFHS And as this video shows, she's also a hell of a goal scorer pic.twitter.com/lqNTE7QS7f   OL English (@OL_English) November 29, 2018 Other notable accomplishments: Olympic gold medalist (Rio 2016) FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Champion (2010) Two-time Algarve Cup Champion (2012, 2014) Algarve Cup Most Valuable Player (2014) UEFA Women's Champion (2013) Germany's Female Footballer of the Year (2017, 2018) Tobin Heath   United States, forward Heath, known as one of the finest dribblers in the game, has become an electric player for USA, contributing 30 goals in 150 appearances since joining the USWNT in 2008. She was named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year in 2016, but was limited to just four games in 2017 due to injury. Heath rebounded to have a strong 2018 campaign, and she'll certainly be a threat in France if she can stay healthy. In conclusion, we had no choice but to repost this @TobinHeath goal pic.twitter.com/f7grJX5WjO   U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) March 6, 2019 Other notable accomplishments: Two-time Olympic gold medalist (Beijing 2008, London 2012) FIFA Women's World Cup Champion (2015), Runner-up (2011) She Believes Cup Champion (2016) Tournament of Nations Champion (2018) Two-time CONCACAF Women's Champion (2014, 2018) Lucy Bronze   England, defender Considered by many the top right back in women's soccer, Bronze makes the position look easy. She is strong on corner kicks and free kicks and knows how to lead an attack. Bronze helped England to its best-ever finish four years ago (third place) and then played an integral role in helping England beat out three top-10 teams to win this year's SheBelieves Cup. "Lucy Bronze is the best player in the world," England coach Phil Neville declared earlier this year. And now she'll have a chance to prove it in France. What a goal!! Take a bow, @LucyBronze !! #OLMCW pic.twitter.com/ljJJD646ca   OL English (@OL_English) April 29, 2018 MORE : Women's World Cup 2019: The evolution of Carli Lloyd | Women's World Cup 2019: Everything you need to know | Women's World Cup: A look back at the 1999 team that changed the history of the sport Other notable accomplishments: SheBelieves Cup Champion (2019) UEFA European Championship semifinalist (2017) UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship (2009), Runner-up (2010) Fourth place finish in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup (2008)


The Premier League transfer window is officially open again and that means one thing: transfer reports are going to start kicking up a few notches. [ VIDEO: Premier League highlights ] Here's a look at some of the latest gossip from around the PL… Benfica's teenage superstar Joao Felix reportedly has a release clause of $130 million, and Manchester United are among the host of clubs ready to trigger it. A report from the Daily Record says that United and Real Madrid are both ready to seal the deal for the 19-year-old attacking midfielder. Per the report United have opened talks with Benfica and their representatives were in Lisbon to see him play for the final time this season. Felix has burst onto the scene in Europe this season and has helped Benfica win the Portuguese league title. His 20 goals and 11 assists in all competitions this season prove his pedigree, and United certainly need to rebuild their squad. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has constantly spoken about adding young, hungry, talented players this summer, and Felix is touted as the best young playmaker in Europe right now. This transfer deal would make Felix the most expensive signing in United and Premier League history, and it does make you wonder if a deal is being lined up to offload Paul Pogba to Real Madrid and replace him with Felix. Manchester City are struggling to keep hold of one of their stars, as a report from the Daily Mirror says that Bayern Munich are increasingly confident of signing Leroy Sane this summer. Sane, 23, has failed to agree a new contract at City despite being in talks with the club for 18 months and Pep Guardiola has admitted he could leave this summer in search of more game time. Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva are City's main starters in the wide attacking midfield roles, which has meant Sane and Riyad Mahrez have had to fight for minutes off the bench and starts here and there during their historic 2018-19 season. That has often led to Sane looking pretty unhappy on the sidelines, but when he has got the chance to play he has been pretty good with his best-ever season in terms of goals scored with 16 across all competitions. Coming off the back of his shock omission from Germany's 2018 World Cup squad, Sane has bounced back well and scored a pivotal goal in Man City's PL win against Liverpool and a stunning free kick late on against his old club Schalke in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Sane moving to Bayern would make sense as legendary wingers Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben are moving on, with Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman set to take their mantle and any summer move for Callum Hudson-Odoi now in doubt after his serious injury. The German international has delivered in his three seasons at City, but Guardiola often seems enraged by his penchant for drifting inside with his runs and with the ball instead of staying wide on the touchline. It seems like the stars are aligning for Sane to return to Germany and be a star at Bayern. Follow @JPW_NBCSports


House Democrats methodically working to build support for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump fear that a rogue move by a Texas Democrat could scramble their best efforts. It's unclear whether Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) will seek Trump's immediate impeachment or simply the launch of an inquiry. But he has promised to force a floor vote on the matter before the House departs for its August recess   either before or after special counsel Robert Mueller's hotly-anticipated testimony on July 24. Many of the Democrats backing impeachment proceedings have viewed Mueller's appearance on Capitol Hill as a potential inflection point that could jumpstart their efforts. Green's decision could undermine their plans, forcing lawmakers to take a position they may not have been prepared to take. "It won't be [productive], but it's his right to do it," said Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), who supports an impeachment inquiry and said he would ultimately vote for Green's measure if it hit the floor. "I don't expect this to actually be the mechanism that starts an impeachment inquiry." More than 80 House Democrats support launching a formal impeachment inquiry, and lawmakers expect that number to grow after Mueller testifies before the Judiciary and Intelligence committees. But Speaker Nancy Pelosi still opposes an impeachment inquiry, arguing that it's too politically divisive and would never lead to conviction and removal in a Republican-controlled Senate. Green's vote might also undercut momentum for the impeachment effort after it almost certainly fails on the floor, with a majority of Democrats likely to join all Republicans in opposition. Like other pro-impeachment Democrats, Huffman has grown exasperated with the glacial pace of the House's various investigations, subpoena fights and court battles, as the Trump administration continues to resist those probes and stonewall requests for documents and testimony. "I share the frustration that [Green] and other members have," Huffman added. "Things are moving far too slowly. There's not enough tangible accountability for this president at this point. So I can't fault anyone for being extremely frustrated right now." Green indicated on Tuesday that he is dead-set on forcing a vote on impeachment before lawmakers leave Washington for the month-long August recess, saying in an interview that efforts to dissuade him would be "fruitless." "When you're doing the right thing, you understand there may be those who are critical," Green said. "But Dr. King reminds us that there are times that you have to do that which is neither safe nor politic nor popular. You do them because they are right." Green has previously forced two impeachment votes, but not since Democrats seized the House majority last year. The language of Green's impeachment resolutions have focused on Trump's racially charged rhetoric, rather than the obstruction of justice allegations against the president as outlined in Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. Green said he was renewing his push because of Trump's racist tweets over the weekend, in which he told four progressive Democratic women of color to "go back" to their countries of origin. The House is voting later Tuesday on a resolution to formally condemn Trump's comments, which have drawn rebukes from few Republicans. "A racist, bigoted president should not occupy the White House in the United States of America," Green said. Other Democrats who support impeachment proceedings expressed concern on Tuesday that Green's effort would circumvent the Judiciary Committee, which has the power to launch a formal inquiry. "It is my hope that if there's going to be an opening of impeachment that it's initiated by the committee of jurisdiction," said Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), who sits on the Judiciary panel. It's unclear whether Pelosi will try to thwart Green's effort. The Texas Democrat plans to use a procedural mechanism that allows him to subvert leadership, which usually controls what measures come to the floor. But Democratic leaders are treading carefully and appear resigned to Green's intent to push ahead on his own terms. "I'm not going to try to discourage him," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said. "He has to do what he thinks is right." Sarah Ferris contributed to this report.


Usually by this time of the year, we know which team will be featured on NFL Films' "Hard Knocks." This year, we're still in limbo. According to Peter King of NBC's Football Morning in America , part of the delay stems from programming for the league's 100th season. But there also has yet to be a volunteer, as usual. Once you cross off the teams with new head coaches, the teams which made the playoffs in the last two years, or the teams that have been on it before, you're left with five possibilities. Washington, along with the Raiders, 49ers, Lions, and Giants can be compelled to do it. King makes a reasonable case for the Raiders to be the pick (Jon Gruden and Antonio Brown , mainly), but Raiders owner Mark Davis has already said he didn't want it . That may not necessarily matter to the league, however.


Celebrities are taking to Twitter on Sunday, March 8, to mark International Women's Day, while also pointing out that "we're not there yet" in terms of gender equality. Pink, Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, and Kourtney Kardashian are among the female stars who have posted messages on social media in honor of the day, turning "#HappyWomensDay," "#InternationalWomensDay" and "#IWD2015″ into trending topics. A few are sharing inspirational quotes, some have posted photos to celebrate the women in their lives, and others are following Hilary and Chelsea Clinton's "#NotThere" initiative. The campaign features women on social media removing their usual profile photos to show just a generic female avatar. "On International Women's Day, the world woke up to find that many women were not there. This symbolic act reflected what a new analysis of women and girls' progress says about the state of gender equality: we're NOT THERE yet," says the mission statement from the Clinton Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The program is part of the "No Ceilings: Full Participation Project." Karlie Kloss changed her Twitter photo, and tweeted, "I'm proud to support @ClintonFdn #NoCeilings campaign to inspire the full participation of women and girls. We're close, but #NotThere yet." Kristen Bell posted, "If I knew how to change my profile pic, I'd change it to this today. http://NOT-THERE.ORG #WomensDay #LadiesNight." Chrissy Teigen and Kristin Chenoweth are also among the group of celebrities supporting the campaign. Pink tweeted a photo of herself with daughter Willow, writing, "'The question isn't who's going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.'   Ayn Rand. Happy International Women's Day." Beckham shared a picture of herself at an AIDS clinic, and wrote, "We must stand up for Women's rights, education and health. Join me to make change happen. #IWD2015." Marlee Matlin commented, "I've surprised many in Hollywood with my strong handshake. But why shouldn't a woman be strong? #HappyInternationalWomensDay Stand strong!" "I am surrounded by strong women every day. I am so inspired by my strong, smart sisters, mother and grandmother all day long," Kardashian wrote on Instagram. "Most importantly, teach your children (girls and boys) about what today means and lead by example. #internationalwomensday #teachyourboys." Elizabeth Banks tweeted, "Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Shout out to all the sparkling goddesses in the world. Shine on, you crazy diamonds." The actress further posted on her official site, "Hey ladies, what's cooler than being a woman? Nothing. Boom." Kerry Washington tweeted, "HAPPY #InternationalWomensDay How are celebrating today?! #MakeItHappen #PaintItPurple #WomensDay." Nicholas Hoult was one of the few men to comment, kicking of his tweeting Sunday with, "Firstly, happy international women's day!" Sarah Michelle Gellar was also celebrating husband Freddie Prinze. Jr's birthday, and wrote, "you deserve [applaused] on #NationalWomensDay #MenforWomen but I wish you could have fixed #DaylightSavingTime." And Brooke Burke even posted, "Its #InternationalWomensDay. Didn't know we had 1! We shall celebrate with an extra hard sweat in #BootyBurn 2day. YES, that's a celebration."


The Seattle Seahawks are not strangers to adding a low-cost, veteran receivers near the end of their playing careers. Brandon Marshall was last year's example, and in previous years the Seahawks have seen Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice, Terrell Owens and Jerry Rice don Seahawks uniforms and try to resurrect their once dominant NFL careers in the Emerald City. Doug Baldwin's retirement has opened up a spot in the Seahawks receiving corps heading into next season, and even though they drafted three rookies - DK Metcalf, Gary Jennings and John Ursua - coach Pete Carroll is always looking to add more competition to his roster. If the team does decide to dip into the veteran free agent receiver market, one available option they could pursue is former 49er Pierre Garcon. Garcon spent the last two seasons in San Francisco, playing in 16 total games and hauling in 64 receptions for 786 yards and one touchdown. Those numbers suggest he still has some juice left in the tank, although losing eight games to injury is obviously concerning for any player, nevermind a nearly 33-year-old receiver. With Tyler Lockett, David Moore and Jaron Brown all returning to join the three rookies, Seattle's receiver group is already pretty deep this season - and that's not even including other roster candidates like Amara Darboh , Keenan Reynolds , Malik Turner, Caleb Scott and Terry Wright . Garcon would probably make the Seahawks better, and if he is healthy he would challenge for a roster spot without a doubt. However, it may make more sense for the Seahawks to save their money and look elsewhere this offseason, instead of going after their traditional aging wideout. MORE: Boxing fans, including Conor McGregor, react to Anthony Joshua's stunning loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Report: Suns, Bulls offering lottery picks for Lonzo Ball Kyle Shanahan on the cutting edge with 'positionless' offense Did Daryl Morey just confirm Harden, Paul won't be traded? Why N'Keal Harry stands out among Patriots WRs in Bill Belichick era


The Cleveland Browns have not yet officially released their own training camp schedule, but we do know they will have two practice sessions open to the public as a visitor. The Indianapolis Colts revealed on their training camp schedule they will host the Browns for two open practices at their training facility. The AFC rivals will practice together on Wed. August 14 and Thurs. August 15 at the Colts training complex in suburban Westfield, about 20 miles north of the city. Tickets are required but they are free and available via the Colts website. The Browns and Colts have a preseason game that Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. It is becoming increasingly common for teams to hold joint practices in advance of preseason matchups. MORE: Four potential Kawhi Leonard landing spots in free agency Suspended NASCAR driver still found a way to race this weekend Rams trading Tyler Higbee to Patriots would make sense for both teams Heading into training camp: Lions top-8 OL appear locked in Fierce, fiesty WR competition for Cowboys behind Top 3 roster locks


New York City is forecast to turn warm this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will make way for warmer weather on Friday and Saturday, with a high of 74 degrees on Friday. Rain is also in store tomorrow. Friday's forecast shows the greatest likelihood of rain at 86 percent. Skies will be mostly cloudy starting on Saturday and Sunday, and cloudy on Tuesday. Winds should reach a modest high of 14 mph today, but will weaken starting on Thursday. 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.


In response to the rising cost and risk of California wildfires, some insurance companies are requiring property owners in high-hazard areas to perform extensive, often expensive, mitigation work to keep their policies. In some cases, they are demanding more than what local and state fire departments recommend. On May 14, Katharine Menzies of Mill Valley got a letter from The Hartford threatening her with "cancellation or nonrenewal" if she didn't "completely remove all trees and bushes within five (feet) of the front sides, or rear of the dwelling," remove plants touching her home; cut annual grasses to a maximum of 4 inches; remove all dead or dry vegetation within 30 feet of all structures and remove anything stored underneath decks or porches. Menzies said she completed the work and sent photos to prove it, but on June 14 received a letter from Hartford saying the work was incomplete and "does not meet our qualifications to continue coverage." It said it would consider "any proof of clearance provided" up until the nonrenewal date. Menzies called the Mill Valley Fire Department to inspect her property. In a letter dated July 11, it said her property complied with "all vegetation management ordinances" for 2019 and called it a "model for defensible space best practices for other homes to use." Mill Valley Fire Chief Tom Welch said the company's demands are "beyond what we would recommend, but within reasonableness." Mill Valley is on the verge of approving one of the most aggressive vegetation-management ordinances in the state. Within a few years, it would require property owners in the wildland-urban interface, which covers about 75% of the city, to completely remove 10 types of trees and plants and create a 3-foot noncombustible zone around their house. A bill in the Legislature, AB1516, would require property owners in Cal Fire's highest-risk zones to create a 5-foot noncombustible zone around their structures. Many insurance companies aren't waiting for such measures to take effect. They're not selling or renewing some policies in high-hazard zones, or requiring mitigation to maintain them. Over the past two years, the California Department of Insurance has received an upsurge in complaints about renewal issues (mostly nonrenewals) from people in ZIP codes within counties designated by Cal Fire as having the highest wildfire risk. Last year, it got 276 complaints about renewal issues from high-risk areas, almost double the number   143   it got in 2016. From all other parts of the state, it got only 102 renewal complaints last year, up barely from 96 in 2016. "Cancellations occur far more frequently than understood," Welch said. "Recently, I've heard stories where the insurance companies compel residents to complete work relative to home hardening and vegetation management at significant expense to the resident." When his Fire Department hears from a homeowner threatened with nonrenewal, "we go to the house, we evaluate the property against current rules, prescribe work, (and when it's done) we write a letter on their behalf," Welch said. "We're batting about .500," meaning that half of homeowners retain their coverage. Skip and Felicia Rankin, who live outside Nevada City on 5 acres in the Tahoe National Forest, got a letter similar to Menzies' from The Hartford dated June 3, after an inspector had visited their home about a month earlier. The Rankins clear their property annually, but this year, because of the late snow, they were only half done when the inspector came by. The letter required them to do most of the work it required of Menzies, plus move firewood stacks at least 30 feet from the home and install fine metal mesh on attic and eaves vents to screen out embers. It also required them to trim or remove trees so that between 30 and 60 feet of the house, there would be at least 12 feet of space between canopy tops. Between 60 and 100 feet of the home, they'd need at least 6 feet between treetop branches. It demanded photos proving the work had been done by July 4, or their policy set to expire Aug. 30 would not be renewed. "My husband is a disabled Vietnam vet. We put out a call for help," Felicia Rankin said. On June 15, "our local VFW sent 12 guys over." They helped do all of the work except tree removal and trimming. On June 20, the Rankins had Cal Fire do a "defensible space inspection" and their property passed with "no violations observed," according to the report. Felicia sent the report, along with photos of the work completed, to Hartford. When she didn't hear back, she called and was told that if she had a signed contract for the tree work by a certain date, it would "extend her policy," she said. She got two quotes from tree companies. One was for $14,000, which excluded a permit and haul-away. The other was for $30,000 all inclusive. "We can't afford it," Rankin said. Thinking they might have to sell the home, the couple made an appointment with a real estate agent for Thursday. On Wednesday, however, they got a renewal in the mail, extending their policy through Aug. 30, 2020. The Hartford has "identified a small number of customers in places with significant vulnerability to wildfires and have appropriately tied our ability to provide ongoing insurance coverage to the prudent removal of brush and other risks, based on Cal Fire and Firewise standards," a spokesman said in an email. (Firewise is a program of the National Fire Protection Association that seeks to help residents reduce wildfire risks.) "Generally speaking, we will work with a homeowner to renew their policy if a municipal fire authority confirms that the property complies with local ordinances." A state Insurance Department spokesman said in an email that current law does not prohibit insurance companies from requiring homeowners to do fire-mitigation work if it falls within their existing guidelines and those guidelines "are objective and relate to the risk of future loss." Homeowners who can't get insurance because of fire risk from mainstream companies, those regulated by the Insurance Department, have two options. They can go with a surplus lines carrier, such as Lloyd's of London, which are much less regulated by the state and don't have to get their rates approved. Last year, surplus lines carriers sold 60% more policies in California than they did in 2016, according to their state trade association. In the first five months of this year, they sold 75% more. The other option is the California Fair Plan, an association of California's licensed insurance companies that sells policies on their behalf to people who have been rejected multiple times through no fault of their own. Fair Plan policies only cover fire; homeowners have to buy a "wraparound" policy from another company to cover water, wind, theft and other perils, plus liability. The Fair Plan got Insurance Department approval to raise rates 20% on average April 1, but up to 69% in the highest-risk cases. Matt Timberlake and his wife had Travelers insurance on their Mill Valley home for 15 years. When they rented it out temporarily to friends, they switched to a Travelers landlord policy and got a Travelers renters policy on a home they were leasing in San Francisco. When they moved back to Mill Valley in June, however, Travelers wouldn't switch them back to a homeowners policy. Their insurance agent "couldn't find anyone to pick us up, not a single vendor. Now we're with the Fair Plan" and a wraparound policy, Timberlake said. The two policies combined, cost several times more than they had been paying. Kristi Denton Cohen and Tom Cohen also had to resort to the Fair Plan when Lloyd's of London refused to renew the policy on their Alpine Meadows ski cabin after it expired July 26. Before, they were paying about $2,300 a year. Now, they're paying $3,000 for the Fair Plan and got a quote for $2,000 on a wraparound policy. They still have coverage on their primary home in Mill Valley from Travelers. In fact, they recently got a "Wildfire Defense Services endorsement." Travelers added this endorsement to all California homeowner and landlord policies in June, at no cost to customers. Travelers has contracted with a company that will determine whether a customer's home is in imminent danger and, if so, access the property to provide free loss-prevention services such as clearing brush, taping vents and applying fire retardant. Like many companies, Travelers has told investors that it is restricting its "new business underwriting appetite" in California. It's also instilling new underwriting procedures, such as "further inspections around defensible space." The Cohens also took the extraordinary step this week of installing exterior fire sprinklers from Frontline Wildfire Defense Systems. When a fire is approaching, the sprinklers intermittently spray water plus a foam solution on the structure and a 50-foot perimeter to prevent embers from spreading. It can be activated manually or remotely from a computer or smartphone app. Travelers does not offer a discount for wildfire-mitigation measures, but the Cohens don't care. "I lost my grandmother in a house fire. I have always been super sensitive to the issue," Kristi Cohen said. Kathleen Pender is a San Francisco Chronicle columnist. Email: kpender@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @kathpender


DAVIS (CBS13)   Earlier this spring we told you that several women had been roofied at bars in downtown Davis. Police have not caught suspect, and now the problem is getting worse. Davis police confirmed six more reports of bar patrons being drugged since June 1. Three of those reports have resulted in sex assault investigations. Whether it's happening more or people are just more aware, authorities want to know who is responsible. "What they are reporting is 'I don't remember the last 2-3 hours or I woke up and have no idea how I got there,'" said Deputy Chief Paul Doroshov. "Young females going out with friends consuming alcohol and reporting a lapse of consciousness not consistent with the amount of alcohol they have consumed." READ MORE: Police Investigating After Three Women Were Reportedly Drugged At Davis Bars Authorities say specific bars aren't named because the women had been to several before realizing what had happened. One of the incidents happened at a fraternity party. Diana Perzedo works at a downtown restaurant. "I am speechless because I have a lot of friends. Once in a while we go out and somebody buys us a drink which is really scary now knowing this," Perzedo said. Women we spoke with are always cautious when they go out. "You definitely should have a buddy and you look at who is making your drinks," said UC Davis senior Pauline Balthazar. But now they will be even more cautious and so will staff. READ: City Denies Permit For Straight Pride Parade, Tells Organizers To Find New Venue "We try to take care of the people all around us," said Victor Oliveira, who has worked security and been a bouncer downtown. "We see anybody disoriented and it's like it's time to go home. We try to keep everybody as safe as possible." Davis bars take part in special training to increase awareness and participate in a special police training twice a year. "We do a bar meeting here at the police department. We invite ABC from time to time. This is definitely a topic of training coming up for a future bar meeting," said Doroshov. There are coasters available that can determine if a drink has a drug in it but several bars we spoke with do not use them. Davis police said they want UC Davis to put together an informational campaign about roofies. We contacted UC Davis but have not heard back.


Adult life happens. Marriage and kids come along. Old exercise habits die. For Brandon Sanford of Seattle, it all happened so fast. His weight had never been a problem. But as the years came and went, he found himself slowly going up in clothing sizes. Then he started feeling down, no longer happy about himself. He started eating more and drinking more. Keeping up with his kids became more taxing. He was 211 pounds, and a crisis was just around the corner. "Last year over spring break, the family and I went to Palm Springs," Sanford remembers. "There was a bunch of stressful stuff happening at work, and the combination of that and not doing a great job of taking care of myself reached its peak. I had a panic attack. It was terrifying. The worst part was that the kids were in the car. From that point forward, it was like: OK, let's do this. My wife and my kids deserve the best version of me." Over the next year, Sanford would lose 73 pounds, trimming down to a lean 139. He began with an aggressive diet, including protein shakes for breakfast and salad, nuts, and jerky to get him through the afternoon. The diet was limiting and too restrictive, so Sanford did more research. He changed it up. Breakfast became a banana, a protein shake, half a cup of overnight oats, and some nonfat yogurt. Lunch was four or five ounces of protein. Dinner was light: a small amount of protein with a salad. Dessert was peanut butter. Sanford's pantry also underwent a renovation. Gone now were the pre-packaged goods and frozen meals. His grocery cart started filling up with more produce, healthy carbs, and lean protein. "I try and make sure that I'm not just eating a protein shake in place of what could be super lean chicken or turkey," he says. For exercise, Sanford began with circuit training, weights, and stationary bike work. He then turned to HIIT on the bike. "Ten pounds down turned into 30, 40, 50," he remembers. Then his fitness goals began changing. "I wanted to take it a step further, so I publicly committed to a goal." Sanford was determined to get abs by April of this year, a goal that would help him push through the last 20 pounds. He began lifting five days a week and doing four sessions of HIIT cardio. Sanford says he prefers doing bodyweight exercise for his HIIT sessions. "Just grinding out the calories on the stationary bike started to get old. And it's easy to fall into a rut. Building in some variety of exercise keeps things interesting. And my body just responds better to variety." By the time Sanford dropped below 140, everyone was noticing. Telling his friends and co-workers his goals also helped Sanford maintain accountability. He wasn't going to let them or himself down. And Sanford's largest reward came from his daughters. "The other day, one of my daughters looked at me and just said, 'Daddy, you're getting so strong and healthy.' That got me all choked up." Related Video: Why Fitness Trackers Don't Equal Weight Loss (Provided by CNET)


If you love to eat and drink, this weekend offers a great chance to explore the world of Charlotte food and beverage. From a yacht party to a brunch, there's plenty to explore and enjoy if you're hungry for something new. 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. Pier Pressure 2 From the event description: Come experience a summer party on a yacht, hosted by Negril Social! When: Saturday, July 6, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Negril Social Restaurant & Lounge, 3428 N. Tryon St. Admission: $60 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Independence Brunch From the event description: Come and join us for our Independence brunch! We will be featuring our signature red velvet waffles. Doors open at 1 p.m. When: Sunday, July 7, 1-6 p.m. Where: 1000 N. Carolina Music Factory Blvd. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Reset Sundays: Rooftop Edition From the event description: Your favorite summer Sunday event is back! Expect $5 drinks, champagne specials, DJs, two levels of music and more. When: Sunday, July 7, 3-7 p.m. Where: The Imperial, 300 N. College Admission: $10 (General Admission); $125 (Gold VIP Package). Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


In Key West, an island town in Florida known for its pirate origins, raucous parties, and as the home of Ernest Hemingway's cats, there's an eco-revolution going on. In lieu of timely efforts at state and federal levels to protect the environment, Key West and the other cities of the Florida Keys have taken it upon themselves to protect the fragile ecosystem that surrounds the island chain. Preserving shared natural resources is nothing new for the southernmost city in the continental United States. "Key West's heritage of conservation began more than a century ago," explains Ashley Serrate, a representative from the Tourist Development Council (TDC) for Monroe County, of which Key West is a part. It started in 1908 with President Theodore Roosevelt's establishment of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge , one of the first in the country, while more recent eco-efforts have resulted in sunscreen bans designed to protect the Florida Reef the world's third largest barrier reef which is only six miles offshore of Key West. Located on the front lines of climate change-induced traumas like hurricanes and flooding, Key West and its neighboring communities have shown a commitment to going above and beyond on environmental issues  but tourism brings in millions of people every year. For those making a trip, Key West businesses and the TDC have created numerous resources to make selecting eco-friendly options easier. Know before you go Before a trip, Serrate encourages visitors to educate themselves on eco-travel her team has created a guide called the 10 Keymandments . With suggestions like planting coral and catching (then eating) invasive species like lionfish, these adventures are inherently eco-friendly. Even though the sunscreen ban doesn't take effect until 2021, Key West visitors should stock up on oxybenzone and octinoxate-free SPF before heading to Florida, in addition to metal straws and reusable bags. "Get to know what makes the area so unique and such an environmental treasure," says Serrate. "Once [visitors] do that, they will almost certainly become motivated to embrace eco-friendly actions that will not only help protect the Keys' natural world, but also their environment at home." Search for the Blue Star Many tourists are drawn to Key West for its fishing, snorkeling, and other water-based excursions, and a sustainable approach is the only way to ensure they can continue to be enjoyed well into the future. Key West has done its part: "Catch-and-release fishing, followed by size and bag limits, and bans on gill nets and fish traps in Florida state waters, have enabled fish stocks to stabilize and grow," says Serrate. Tourists can do their part by selecting Blue Star operators , which evaluate dive, scuba, and fishing businesses on their dedication to the environment. Dolphin lovers can take a dolphin watch trip with Honest Eco on Key West's first electric-powered charter boat. Built by captain Billy Litmer and equipped with solar panels, Squid gives passengers an extraordinary wildlife experience while having little impact on the environment and its creatures. Not only does the excursion avoid areas where other boats have convened around dolphins, the already quiet engine is shut off when wildlife are nearby. Because the boat creates a little wake, which dolphins like to play in, passengers can instead spot the marine mammals from the raised front of the boat, avoiding unethical human/dolphin interactions. Shop for smart souvenirs Even if the water surrounding Key West made a big impression, let it stay there. On the surface, many souvenirs seem to pay homage to the nearby sea, and some do, but others are only available at the expense of what they evoke. Avoid anything for sale using the iconic gold and brown hawksbill turtle shell they became critically endangered as a direct result of human greed as well as anything containing coral or shells. These are all natural, essential parts of an ocean environment and tourist money speaks volumes: without demand there would be no supply. Let the hotels do the work Choosing the right hotel will have a major impact on an individual tourist's overall footprint. Traveler's Palm Inn is a vetted green lodging option, with solar water heaters, environmentally safe paint and building materials, and landscaping made up of native plants, which is irrigated by collected rainwater. Parrot Key , a waterfront property in Key West, is another eco-minded accommodation, having made a commitment to the environment through the sustainability platform, EarthView . Through this program they are able to collect detailed information about the resources consumed on property, analyzing where to implement programs that will reduce their footprint. Ultimately, being an eco-conscious traveler comes down to choosing to be that way. It means researching ecosystems in advance, adapting to their unique needs, and supporting businesses that have invested in the future of their surrounding environment.


Cruise ships often receive passing grades during their sanitary inspections, but a handful have failed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) inspects cruise ships to see if they have sanitary issues that could put passengers at risk of getting sick. The vast majority of ships receive passing grades of at least 86 out of 100 points, but a handful have failed for reasons like storing food at improper temperatures and not having sufficient procedures for handling drinking water. The 10 lowest-scoring inspections the CDC has ever conducted fall between 1995 and 2017, though six of them happened over 10 years ago. These are the 10 lowest inspection scores the CDC has ever given a cruise ship. 10. Amadea Cruise line: Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services Date of inspection: November 11, 2012 Inspection score: 63 Violations: Inadequate food storage procedures, dirty kitchen equipment T9. Hanseatic Cruise line: Hapag Lloyd Kreuzfahrten Date of inspection: August 8, 1998 Inspection score: 62 Violations: Improper food storage, storing clean and dirty kitchen equipment together, dirty kitchen equipment, cockroaches found in food-preparation areas T9. Stad Amsterdam (2006) Cruise line: Rederij Clipper Stad Amsterdam Date of inspection: April 8, 2006 Inspection score: 62 Violations: Improper handling of potable water, lack of equipment and procedures needed to ensure quality of potable water, improper food storage T7. Grande Caribe Cruise line: Blount Small Ship Adventures Date of inspection: July 13, 1998 Inspection score: 61 Violations: A lack of backflow-prevention equipment between potable and non-potable water systems, improper food storage, storing dirty and clean food-preparation equipment together T7. Kydon (December 2017) Cruise line: Ferries Del Caribe Date of inspection: December 27, 2017 Inspection score: 61 Violations: Improper food storage, broken kitchen equipment T7. Pearl Mist Cruise line: V. Ships Leisure USA Date of inspection: July 15, 2014 Inspection score: 61 Violations: Improper food storage, a lack of sneeze guards in food-service areas, broken refrigerators 4. Kydon (July 2017) Cruise line: Ferries Del Caribe Date of inspection: July 28, 2017 Inspection score: 58 Violations: Improper handling of potable water, improper food storage, storing dirty and clean dishes and kitchen equipment together 3. Stad Amsterdam (2007) Cruise line: Rederij Clipper Stad Amsterdam Date of inspection: March 29, 2007 Inspection score: 56 Violations: Improper food storage, storing clean and dirty food-preparation equipment together, dirty kitchen equipment 2. Nippon Maru (1995) Cruise line: Mitsui OSK Passenger Line Date of inspection: June 9, 1995 Inspection score: 48 Violations: Improper handling of potable water, improper food storage, a lack of sneeze guards in food-service areas 1. Nippon Maru (1998) Cruise line: Mitsui OSK Passenger Line Date of inspection: July 4, 1998 Inspection score: 36 Violations: Improper handling of potable water, improper food storage, handling food without gloves, dirty kitchen equipment


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Amid ongoing concern about human rights in Myanmar, including the violence against the Rohingya ethnic minority, Congress is again trying to step in to fill a gap left by the Trump administration. A bipartisan pair of lawmakers are set to introduce legislation in the House calling out Myanmar's government for its ongoing detention of political prisoners, including two Reuters journalists , and to provide new funding to the State Department to support organizations working for the prisoners' release, according to an advanced copy of the bill shared first with ABC News. A group of Senate Republicans and Democrats introduced their own measure last week that would impose sanctions and other penalties on Myanmar for human rights abuses. The legislation comes just days after Myanmar's president issued 9,551 pardons on Wednesday, but only two for political prisoners, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, an independent human rights organization that called the news "disappointing." Lawmakers in the U.S. have long been disappointed in President Donald Trump's response to the human rights situation in Myanmar. Myanmar's military began a systematic campaign to eradicate the Rohingya, a Muslim-majority ethnic group in the country's northwest, in August 2017. Trump has never spoken publicly about the violence. "We want to push hard to make sure that the United States is doing everything it can to advance the cause of human rights in Myanmar, both in terms of the Rohingya and, as our bill suggests, broadly throughout society," said Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, who is co-sponsoring the bill with Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri. While senior officials like Vice President Mike Pence and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley have condemned the violence as "ethnic cleansing," the Trump administration has been criticized for being slow to sanction Myanmar military officials and units, and declining to pressure the government on other human rights abuses. It has also stopped short of calling the campaign against the Rohingya a "genocide," despite many other organizations, including the United Nations and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum , using that term. Last December, Republicans in the House of Representatives sent one of their few strong rebukes against Trump with a resolution calling the Rohingya crisis a "genocide." "The president still has not even said it was what it was," Levin told ABC News. "We would like to see a lot more just roll-up-your sleeves activity," especially on political prisoners. Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, was ruled for decades by a brutal military junta, but it began a transition to a power-sharing military-civilian government in 2010 that led the Obama administration to ease sanctions against the country. While the overall human rights situation improved with increased civilian control, including the release of many political prisoners, the violence against the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities set back progress. Now, human rights groups are increasingly concerned that issues like freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are slipping away. "The political prisoner issue has been an unfortunate and continuing challenge in Myanmar," said Erin Murphy, who worked for the State Department's special representative for Myanmar. "The recent amnesty by Myanmar President Win Myint likely fell short of expectations." There are currently over 350 political prisoners in Myanmar, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners. That includes journalists, environmentalists and peaceful protesters, along with high-profile cases like Aung Ko Htwe, who has been detained since 2017 for speaking out about his experience as a child soldier, as well as Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who were arrested in December 2017 after their story on a mass grave of Rohingya victims was published. "We have repeatedly called for Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo's immediate release, and our Embassy in Rangoon continues to engage publicly and privately" to secure their freedom, a State Department spokesperson told ABC News. But they declined to comment on the issue of political prisoners, whose detention and at times abuse has been a longstanding issue. The department's 2018 human rights report, released in March, made particular note of the government's detentions, the "harsh and sometimes life-threatening" conditions of prisons, the use of torture and abuse against prisoners, particularly ethnic minorities, and the "significant surveillance and restrictions" political prisoners face after release. "For democracy to take root in Burma, the government needs fair laws, safe prisons, and a competent justice system," Rep. Wagner told ABC News. "Hundreds of political prisoners have been released in the past few years, but there are too many still behind bars." The State Department has provided some funds for aid groups that advocate for political prisoners, but an aide to Levin said they don't know of any assistance the U.S. provides for this issue in Burma specifically, adding, "This bill would fill that void." Advocates say that funding is also necessary because of how the government has adapted colonial-era laws to increasingly harass human rights activists and political opponents. "The level of funding and type [of] support has not kept up with the changing tactics of the new government," said Francisco Bencosme, the Asia-Pacific advocacy manager for Amnesty International, which has endorsed Wagner and Levin's bill. An aide to Wagner said that the House bill, and the Senate bill introduced last week, could end up merging, "And we will be pushing all avenues to help get this language into law."


An architectural firm might have accidentally offered a sneak peek at what the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks could look like if the team leaves Chase Field. Late last week, MEIS architects briefly posted photos on their website that appear to depict a new stadium for Arizona's MLB franchise. AZ Snake Pit , a site affiliated with SB Nation that covers the Diamondbacks, captured the images before they were taken off the MEIS architects website . The Arizona Diamondbacks were the listed clients accompanying the renderings and it had a project date of 2019, according to AZ Snake Pit. MEIS architects did not immediately respond to requests from The Republic regarding the existence of the stadium project or whether or not they had been commissioned by the Diamondbacks to create the renderings. Are you a sports fan? Stay in the know. Subscribe to azcentral.com today . The Diamondbacks downplayed the discovery of the drawings. "As we continue to do our due diligence, we interviewed a number of architecture firms to understand possibilities both for renovation of Chase Field and a potential new stadium, if and when the time is needed," team officials said in a statement. "We have never seen this design and we continue to consider all options to ensure the best long-term home for the D-backs and our fans." The proposed venue would have about 38,000 seats, 40 luxury suites, 4,000 club/premium seats and a retractable roof, according to AZ Snake Pit . The renderings also show the stadium surrounded by red rocks with skyscrapers in the distance. "Having the bowl nestled into the rocky terrain gives the ballpark a sense of belonging, helps save on structural costs and allows for fan seating to be located against the cliff, providing spectators with unparalleled views of the surrounding landscape," MEIS architects said on its website, according to AZ Snake Pit. MEIS architects did not list a location for the new Diamondbacks stadium. Could it be envisioned near Papago Park, South Mountain or another natural landmark? Previous possible stadium locations were rumored to be spots near the team's spring training facilities at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and near the Phoenix Rising soccer stadium by the intersection of the Loop 101 and Loop 202. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community owns the land in those locations. The drawings showed the retractable roof could shade public gathering spaces around the stadium by sliding along ground-level tracks encircling the plaza. "Both radial and linear retractable roof options were studied," the architects wrote, "with the roof serving a dual role of providing comfort from Arizona's extreme outside temperatures, and when opened, shading the adjacent 365-day, mixed-use climate-controlled plazas." Diamondbacks deal with Maricopa County Maricopa County struck a deal in May of last year with the Arizona Diamondbacks over Chase Field that allowed the team to immediately begin looking for another home if it dropped a lawsuit arguing the county should pay $187 million in repairs. If the team found a location in Maricopa County, the team could leave Chase Field without penalty in 2022, five years earlier than the team's current contract. If the new stadium was built on tribal land, the team would pay the same taxes as currently charged at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks have completed few repairs at Chase Field despite arguing many were needed. Before taking control, the team said nearly $8 million in repairs were necessary during the 2018-2019 off-season. But the Diamondbacks only completed about $150,000 in repairs through December since taking over last May, records showed. Team officials said they were spending slowly to conserve money for future repairs. The Diamondbacks have not publicly reported repairs from January through March, although a new estimate is due to the county. The Arizona Republic's Catherine Reagor contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Diamondbacks stadium images leaked by architectural firm


PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.   The prep time is over, and now it's time to get down to business. Here are some thoughts and observations from another Tiger Woods practice session at Pebble Beach ahead of the U.S. Open: After conserving energy with a range session Tuesday, Woods hit the course for a nine-hole round on the scenic back nine Wednesday morning. He teed off around 9 a.m. local time in a group that also included Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Kevin Kisner. Woods told reporters Tuesday that he wanted "one more day of prep" to study course conditions, and he got just that as a thick fog encircled the course for much of the morning. Woods seemed in good spirits throughout the round, mixing a competitive team match with plenty of practice from the rough and bunkers around the greens. This prep session was a far cry from last month's PGA Championship, where Woods didn't play at all the day before the opening round. But there appears to be no health concerns this time around after Woods admitted he was "in rough shape" physically while missing the cut at Bethpage. A fun moment came just after the quartet teed off on No. 18, as Woods was approached by baseball Hall-of-Famer Reggie Jackson. Jackson spent part of his storied career with the nearby Oakland Athletics, and he and Woods have chatted on multiple occasions during the first few days at Pebble. Woods didn't speak to reporters after completing his practice session, walking straight from the 18th hole to a waiting courtesy vehicle behind the green. But before hopping in he did stop briefly to chat with Johnny Miller, who retired from broadcasting earlier this year and won the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont. Woods will be out in the late wave Thursday to kick off the year's third major, teeing off at 5:09 p.m. ET alongside Spieth and Justin Rose.


PHILADELPHIA (CBS)   Former chair of the Philadelphia City Commissioners Office, Marge Tartaglione has died, sources tell CBS3. Tartaglione oversaw voter registration and elections in Philadelphia for more than 35 years. She retired from politics in 2011 after losing her reelection bid . She was seeking her tenth term in office despite having been roundly criticized for entering the " DROP " pension program. Stay with CBSPhilly.com for more on this developing story.


With his visit to the cliffs of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, President Donald Trump is continuing a pilgrimage begun by President Ronald Reagan. Reagan in 1984 became the first U.S. president to visit the shores of Normandy to mark the anniversary of allied forces invading occupied France, a day remembered as the turning point for the allies against Nazi Germany in World War II. "These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These are the men who took the cliffs. These are the champions who helped free a continent. These are the heroes who helped end a war," Reagan said in a speech on the 40th anniversary. Reagan's predecessor, President Jimmy Carter, actually was the first U.S. president to visit the site, in 1978, but his visit did not coincide with the anniversary. Many presidents since Reagan have continued the tradition of visiting on the anniversary, an act of remembrance for the lives lost that day and to celebrate their contribution to the ultimate victory of the allied forces. Ten years after Reagan's visit marking the 40th anniversary, President Bill Clinton also made the pilgrimage. President George W. Bush visited on Memorial Day in 2002, when the memory of the Sept. 11th attacks was still fresh and as the U.S. and its allies were facing a new kind of war, against terrorism. President Barack Obama visited Normandy five years age on the 70th anniversary.


Scott McLaughlin has one hand on the elusive Darwin Triple Crown title after grabbing pole in the Top 10 Shootout. The DJR Team Penske driver is vying to become the first driver to win the Triple Crown, which includes both Hidden Valley races and the Top 10 Shootout on the one weekend. He's now checked two of the three boxes, thanks to a stunning lap at the end of the single-lap dash. McLaughlin had to overcome teammate Fabian Coulthard in the Shootout, who benefitted from running early after being just ninth quickest in regular qualifying. It meant Coulthard copped the absolute best of the conditions, using a timely smattering of cloud cover, and some sticky Michelin rubber left over from the preceding Carrera Cup race, to set a 1m05.841s. Running last in the Shootout, McLaughlin had to dig deep to edge his teammate by 0.01s and keep the Triple Crown dream alive. "That was a tough lap," said McLaughlin. "Fabs did an awesome job, I definitely think the track at the start was pretty good, and then obviously got hotter with new rubber and stuff. So to punch out a lap there was awesome. "I think we're looking good for the race." David Reynolds will start third, one spot back from where he originally qualified, with Cam Waters on the outside of the second row. Lee Holdsworth, who ran first in the Shootout, enjoyed similar conditions to C0ulthard, getting a gain of five spots on regular qualifying to pop up in fifth. Anton De Pasquale will start sixth, Will Davison seventh after not running green rubber in the Shootout, and Chaz Mostert and Rick Kelly eighth and ninth. Mark Winterbottom will start from the outside of the fifth row, the Team 18 dropping two spots after a right-front tyre failure in the braking zone for Turn 1 sent him off the road. Cla#DriverCarTimeGap 1 17 Scott McLaughlin Ford Mustang GT 1'05.8259 2 12 Fabian Coulthard Ford Mustang GT 1'05.8412 0.0153 3 9 David Reynolds Holden Commodore ZB 1'05.9825 0.1566 4 6 Cameron Waters Ford Mustang GT 1'06.0195 0.1936 5 5 Lee Holdsworth Ford Mustang GT 1'06.0618 0.2359 6 99 Anton De Pasquale Holden Commodore ZB 1'06.1825 0.3566 7 23 Will Davison Ford Mustang GT 1'06.1871 0.3612 8 55 Chaz Mostert Ford Mustang GT 1'06.2242 0.3983 9 15 Rick Kelly Nissan Altima 1'06.2429 0.4170 10 18 Mark Winterbottom Holden Commodore ZB


As payment for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Buccaneers will get nothing and like it. Although they probably don't like it. Via the Associated Press , the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled on Friday that the Bucs are entitled to no compensation from BP for lost income due to the broader financial impacts of the oil spill. The team had wanted $19.5 million. The appeals court upheld the decision of a federal district court that the Buccaneers had failed to show that its revenue from May through June 2010 was not significantly lower than its revenue from May through June 2011. To qualify for damages, the Buccaneers had to show that the team's revenues recovered by at least 10 percent in 2011. Of course, the offseason lockout from 2011 likely had plenty to do with the inability to show a sufficient increase in revenue. With football shut down entirely from March 11, 2011 through early August, there naturally was far less revenue than there would have been in a normal year. The Buccaneers presumably tried to make that point. It apparently did not work.


A Florida woman woke up in the middle of the night to a strange noise and was shocked to find a 7-foot-long alligator in her swimming pool.