HONG KONG  Sitting on a bus in Boston, thousands of miles from her home in Hong Kong, college student Frances Hui crossed paths with an inquisitive fellow passenger. "Where are you from?" the passenger pressed. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post When she eventually replied "Hong Kong," the man started to get aggressive, Hui recounted. He insisted that she should define herself as "from China"   which was handed control of the former British colony in 1997. "He kept telling me, 'You are Chinese, you need to fix your identity,' " Hui, a junior at Emerson College, said in an interview. "I felt really insulted. Identity is really personal. It is my thing." Hui penned a column at Emerson's student paper, titled "I am from Hong Kong, not China." She opened with the line: "I am from a city owned by a country I don't belong to." It was soon followed by an intense and, at times, threatening backlash from mainland Chinese students at her college. The squabble was far from Hong Kong, but one that reflects wider questions playing out in the ex-colony over identity amid the rapid erosion of the territory's autonomy and promised "one country, two systems" relationship. Five years after massive street protests in Hong Kong over Beijing's controls, China has steadily tightened its grip over the territory and its young pro-democracy movement. Many now worry they are witnessing an accelerated end of Hong Kong's special status, including its political and business freedoms. And they wonder how to respond   raising the possibility of more protests. The terms of Britain's handover were meant to guarantee Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy, allowing the territory to keep its own political, judicial and economic systems until 2047. But Beijing's controls stepped up after the 2014 street protests, which saw hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets for months in one of the biggest acts of defiance against China's Communist Party in decades. Protesters hoped to extend democratic rights and end plans for China to vet candidates for the city's top job. In recent months, Hong Kong courts have charged and imprisoned the pro-democracy movement's leaders for up to 16 months despite the protests being overwhelmingly peaceful. An appeals court on Thursday ruled that 22-year-old Joshua Wong, one of the movement's symbols, will return to prison. Last year, a party that advocates for Hong Kong's independence was banned , and a senior Financial Times editor was expelled. No official explanation was given for the editor's expulsion, but he had hosted a talk with the founder of that independence party just weeks before at the Foreign Correspondents' Club. The Hong Kong government also is pushing through a bill that would make insulting the Chinese national anthem a criminal offense . All over Hong Kong, advertisements and posters market the "Greater Bay Area," a Beijing-driven plan that will draw the city closer to the mainland. Most controversially, the Hong Kong government is pushing for an extradition bill that would allow fugitives to be transferred from the enclave to any jurisdiction in the world, even without a formal agreement   effectively extending Beijing's powers into Hong Kong. Hong Kong's legislature descended into chaos on May 11 over the bill. Scuffles broke out between lawmakers, and one was taken to a hospital. A congressional commission in Washington said the extradition law, if it were to pass, "could create serious risks for U.S. national security and economic interests in the territory" and could violate a U.S.-Hong Kong act that allows Washington to treat the city as separate from China. "At the heart of every one of these projects and efforts is a political calculation on the part of Beijing, who is asking: What can we do to diminish Hong Kong as a place," said Jeffrey Ngo, a Hong Kong democracy activist and PhD candidate at Georgetown University. "It is really sad, but it has certainly motivated people to assert, even more strongly, the Hong Kong identity." Earlier this month in Washington, a congressional hearing was held on the future of Hong Kong's independence and how the U.S. government should respond. Live-streamed on YouTube, commenters flooded a chat box while the live video was streaming with comments such as "Hong Kong is not China" and "free Hong Kong." Against this backdrop, Hui's piece published in late April on the website of the Emerson College newspaper, the Berkley Beacon. It cited experiences of students like her from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet and other places that have struggled to assert themselves against China. A Taiwanese friend, she wrote, felt compelled to adopt a "Chinese" identity despite her love for Taiwan, too afraid to "fight over her identity" with her Chinese friends. Articles in the student paper usually get anywhere between 20 to 40 views. Hui's piece quickly went viral   attracting hundreds of comments and thousands of readers. "I got a lot of attention, which I really did not expect," Hui said. Students from Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places like Singapore reached out with messages of support and encouragement, she said. Among them was Natalie Law, a 22-year-old Hong Kong student at Boston University, who connected to Hui over Instagram. They have since become friends. "She can speak up for all of us, or maybe a majority of us [who are worried about Hong Kong]," Law said. The article started appearing all over Chinese forums including the messaging app WeChat, shared on Facebook and Instagram pages and distributed among students far from Boston. Chinese students started tagging her social media accounts with comments like "shame on you" and "your parents should be ashamed of you." Someone in a WeChat group with over 200 Chinese students called her a "psycho," and another said they had seen her around campus and noticed she was "a short girl" who did not have any real power. "It made me feel really uncomfortable, like I was being monitored," she said. The most jarring comment came from a Chinese student at Emerson, who made Hui's personal Facebook posts public. In one post, he wrote a comment that translates to: "Whomever opposes my greatest China, no matter how far they are, must be executed." "I was panicking," she said. Hui has not been physically harmed since her article's publication. Her experience, however, mirrors that of other Hong Kongers at overseas universities. Kacey Wong, a visual artist in Hong Kong, remembers pockets of protests at an exhibition he participated in last year at the University of Essex outside London. Works on display centered on Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Revolution   named for the umbrellas carried by many protesters   and showed photos of police hostility. "They said my exhibition was biased. They asked why we only showed students beaten up by the police officers and not the other way around," Wong said. "They created Facebook groups in protests. It seems like pretty standard procedure." Hui was a student activist when she was in Hong Kong, along with countless other young people who were inspired by leaders like Joshua Wong, who was only 17 at the time of the protests. "It was the moment of renaissance," Wong said. Yet, the pressure on Hong Kong and its quest for greater freedoms has only intensified. "It is like trying to fight the weather," Wong said. "What can you do? Maybe you can bring an umbrella or wear a raincoat, but you can't shout at the sky and tell it to stop raining." shibani.mahtani@washpost.com


Sgt. Ethan Newberg, 49, a 24-year Baltimore Police Department officer, is being arrested and charged with second-degree assault and false imprisonment. (Phil Davis / Baltimore Sun video)


Lower Nob Hill It can be challenging to find a good deal on a new apartment. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Lower Nob Hill look like these days   and what might you get for your money? Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $3,096, compared to a $3,350 one-bedroom median for San Francisco as a whole. A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Lower Nob Hill, via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide , offers an overview of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this San Francisco neighborhood. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (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. 621 Taylor St., #41 This studio apartment, situated at 621 Taylor St., #41, is listed for $1,895/month for its 244 square feet of space. In the unit, you can expect hardwood flooring. On-site laundry and secured entry are listed as building amenities. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 816 Geary St. Here's a studio at 816 Geary St., which, at 277 square feet, is going for $1,995/month. In the unit, you are promised high ceilings and hardwood flooring. The building has an elevator. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the full listing here .) 1073 Bush St. Then there's this with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1073 Bush St., listed at $2,275/month. In the unit, you'll find a walk-in closet. Pets are not welcome. Extra storage and outdoor space are listed as building amenities. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the listing here .) 715 Leavenworth St., #11 Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 715 Leavenworth St., #11, listed at $2,695/month. In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Here's the listing .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Plano is forecast to experience light rainfall this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Monday's forecast shows the highest likelihood of rain at 77 percent, with rain generally expected through Tuesday. Also expect winds this coming week. Winds are forecast to climb up to 20 mph on Thursday, with daily top speeds over 10 mph throughout the week. Temperatures will be warm today, then get even hotter on Saturday, with a high of 90 degrees. Skies will be mostly cloudy today and tomorrow, and cloudy on Sunday. 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.


With a starting price of $79,900, the 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is positioned below the $82,900 Cayenne S . But after a long drive along Oregon's forest highways and coastal roads, I feel like this positioning has to be backwards. Research the Porsche Cayenne on MSN Autos | Find a Porsche Cayenne near you Let's start by looking at the numbers: The Cayenne E-Hybrid is more powerful than its S-badged sibling. A 3.0-liter, turbocharged V6 engine provides the basis for this plug-in powertrain, with a 14.1-kilowatt-hour battery offering supplemental electric boost. The gas engine itself is good for 335 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, with the battery adding an extra 134 hp and 295 lb-ft. Kooky hybrid math translates that into a total system output of 455 hp and 516 lb-ft, which are increases of 21 and 111, respectively, over the twin-turbocharged Cayenne S. 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid prioritizes performance over efficiency Hard-throttle acceleration is an exciting experience in the E-Hybrid. The eight-speed automatic transmission executes shifts that are as quick as they are seamless. And even though this is a 5,060-pound SUV -- 606 pounds heavier than a Cayenne S -- Porsche says the E-Hybrid will hit 60 miles per hour in 4.7 seconds. That makes the plug-in hybrid 0.2 seconds quicker than a standard Cayenne S, though when equipped with launch control, the non-hybrid version can allegedly do the 0-to-60 dash in 4.6 seconds. So be careful when arguing bragging rights, I guess. Drive it in E-Power mode, and the Cayenne E-Hybrid can travel at speeds up to 83 mph under electric motivation alone. Of course, if you sustain that speed, you won't achieve anywhere near the E-Hybrid's full EV range. Official EPA numbers aren't available as of this writing, but Porsche says the 14.1-kWh battery is good for about 20 miles of all-electric driving, assuming you go easy on the throttle. Overall, expect the Cayenne E-Hybrid to return slightly better fuel economy than the Cayenne S in the city and highway cycles. Another great benefit of the onboard battery: sailing. Say you're going 75 mph on the highway and lift your foot off the gas, the engine can shut off until power is needed again. On the long downhill stretches along my test route in Oregon, the Cayenne can coast without using the engine for long periods of time. This sailing effect is only available in the Cayenne's default Hybrid drive mode, which uses a combination of battery and engine power as needed, with the goal of operating as efficiently as possible. Still, never fear, if you mash the throttle at any time, the whole kit and caboodle wakes up and delivers impressive thrust. There's also the sport response button in the middle of the drive mode selector wheel, too, which is a sort of push-to-pass, "all systems go!" setting that turns your otherwise mild-mannered hybrid into an absolute rocket for 20 seconds. Sport and Sport Plus settings keep the engine running at all times, ensuring the powertrain's full monty is available whenever you need it. These modes also channel energy back into the battery, mostly so all of that electric boost is ready to deploy at a moment's notice. The added weight of the battery doesn't upset the Cayenne's excellent on-road manners. This thing is an absolute joy to drive. Porsche's Active Suspension Management (PASM) dampers are standard on all E-Hybrid models, as is the Sport Chrono package, which includes launch control. The special guest star here is the optional rear-axle steering, which makes the Cayenne far more agile while cornering. Like other Porsches, the E-Hybrid's steering offers excellent weight, and makes this fattest Cayenne feel lighter than it actually is. That none of this comes at the expense of highway cruising comfort is even better. The Cayenne E-Hybrid can be a cushy road-tripper or an engaging backroad companion; the two are not mutually exclusive. If there's one nit to pick in the hybrid's on-road demeanor, it's the brakes. The transition between regenerative and mechanical braking isn't seamless, and results in a herky-jerky stopping experience that's uncharacteristic for a Porsche. The brakes are initially grabby, but then the pedal sort of lightens up. It's kind of like what I've experienced in Cayennes with Porsche's Surface Coated Brakes. That is to say, not great. Oh, and the brakes -- like other exterior accents -- are painted acid green, though I'm told customers can forego this brightwork if desired. The only other downside of the E-Hybrid is a slight reduction in cargo space, due to the battery being housed under the load floor. With the rear seats up, the E-Hybrid offers 22.7 cubic feet of space compared to the Cayenne S' 27.2. Fold the back bench and the plug-in Porsche's cargo hold swells to 56.8 cubes. Again, that's a slight reduction compared to the 60.3 cubic feet of the Cayenne S, itself one of the less-capacious offerings in the midsize luxury SUV segment. Aside from that, the E-Hybrid's interior carries over unchanged from other Cayenne models, save for battery-specific gauges and acid green accents in the gauge cluster. Supportive leather chairs keep passengers snug and comfy up front, while the back bench has enough room for two or three passengers, depending on their size. Porsche's typically endless array of interior options are on hand, with myriad colors and trims available (for a price). Front and center in the Cayenne's cockpit is the Porsche Communication Management infotainment system, housed on a super-responsive, 12.3-inch touchscreen. The home screen is customizable, the graphics are crisp, and Apple CarPlay and a Wi-Fi hotspot are included free of charge. (Sorry, Android users.) Elsewhere on the tech front, the E-Hybrid can be had with Porsche's new InnoDrive adaptive cruise control system which can automatically raise or lower the Cayenne's speed for curves, inclines or speed limits by using the GPS navigation data. This driver-assistance tech works with active lane-keeping assist to make highway driving even more effortless, and when you've reached your destination, the Remote Park Assist can help you squeeze into even the tightest spaces. Research the Porsche Cayenne on MSN Autos | Find a Porsche Cayenne near you Taken as a whole, there aren't any real downsides to the E-Hybrid package. It keeps the same on-road rhythms as other Cayennes, meaning it's the best-driving SUV in its class, without question. For folks already interested in the Cayenne, the E-Hybrid offers more performance than the S with some eco-centric benefits. And hey, it costs a little less, too. Editors' note: Travel costs related to this feature were covered by the manufacturer. This is common in the auto industry, as it's far more economical to ship journalists to cars than to ship cars to journalists. While Roadshow accepts multiday vehicle loans from manufacturers in order to provide scored editorial reviews, all scored vehicle reviews are completed on our turf and on our terms. The judgments and opinions of Roadshow's editorial team are our own and we do not accept paid editorial content. This was originally published on Roadshow.


The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hit the NFL community with the news of the week after announcing that they would be mutually parting ways with longtime veteran defensive tackle Gerald McCoy for cap reasons. Of course, with him being a multi-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro, there won't be a shortage of teams interested his services heading forward - and ESPN's Adam Schefter believes the Jags are one of the teams who are a fit for the veteran. Former Buccaneers' DT Gerald McCoy wants to sign with a playoff contender, and of course make money. But he wants to win. Spots that would make sense include the Browns, the Patriots, the Chargers, the Jaguars, and the Cowboys amongst others. - Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2019 With Tom Coughlin believing in a strong rotation in the defensive trenches, it's possible the Jags could be interested, but they recently parted ways with defensive tackle Malik Jackson for the same reasons the Bucs are probably parting ways with McCoy: cap issues. However, if the Jags feel McCoy offers an upgrade in terms of stopping the rush in addition to his abilities as a pass rusher, they could throw their name in the hat for McCoy's services. Of course, with two of their rookies unsigned, Yannick Ngakoue wanting a new contract and just over $13 million in available cap space, Mccoy would have to take a significant discount. Sure, the Jags could manipulate the cap, but that would take some willing veterans, which is something the front office can't bank on. For those reasons, as much as they may be enticed, signing McCoy could be a long shot for the Jags. MORE: 7 reasons the Warriors are winning another title no matter who they play in the Finals Injury to Reuben Foster could help Chiefs, Redskins strike a deal Roundup: Great White Shark Tracked; James Holzhauer Wins Again; Donald Trump's Accounting Firm Magic Johnson confirms rumor that Lakers want to sign Kyrie Irving Browns players quickly start recruiting freshly cut DT Gerald McCoy


Here's something new   a business that wants less of your business. We're not kidding. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched a new marketing campaign called "Fly Responsibly" in which it encourages travelers to actually fly less, which would help reduce carbon emissions by airlines. The campaign includes a dedicated website and social media presence in addition to a video. In a letter to customers and stakeholders, KLM CEO Pieter Elbers said environmentally conscious consumers need to be involved . "We're in this together. We work hard to get things right, but all parties involved need to join forces to create a sustainable future," he said. "All stakeholders in the aviation industry, all corporations in any industry. And yes, all air travelers too. What can you do, in addition to carefully considering your travel plans?" The suggestions made by Elbers and KLM include three questions: Do meetings always have to take place face-to-face? Could you take the train instead? And could you contribute by compensating your CO2 emissions or packing light? "We all have to fly every now and again," the spot's narrator intones. "But next time, think about flying responsibly." Here is the 90-second advertisement that asks travelers to make "responsible decisions about flying." Following Elbers' letter, KLM issues a statement clarifying that it still is operating, lest anyone think otherwise. "It is our business and we want to stay in business. We are stepping up to speed up progress towards a sustainable future, but we are a company that needs to make profit to survive and to continue to invest in sustainable solutions. We want to still be around when we have succeeded in our efforts to make aviation sustainable."


A cache of some 75,000 files belonging to a Republican gerrymandering master might never have been discovered if not for a jewelry box that once meant a lot to a young girl. The files, which belonged to the late Thomas Hofeller, have been the basis for multiple explosive allegations in the past week. They include evidence that Hofeller helped get a citizenship question on the 2020 Census ultimately meant to help Republicans and white people maintain power , lawyers challenging the question say. Those same lawyers ― who are separately representing Common Cause, a group that works on voting rights and campaign finance issues, in a North Carolina gerrymandering lawsuit ― also allege the files include proof that North Carolina Republicans lied to a federal court about how they went about fixing racially gerrymandered districts. It's not yet clear exactly what is in Hofeller's files, but he was a longtime Republican redistricting consultant who had a hand in drawing maps in North Carolina, Alabama, Massachusetts, Texas and Virginia this decade. The files could contain a treasure trove of internal documents laying bare how Republicans went about gerrymandering in North Carolina and elsewhere. They could provide key evidence in efforts to get maps redrawn, and illuminate the motivations for getting a citizenship question on the Census. It may be for this reason that lawyers representing North Carolina lawmakers sent a letter last week demanding that lawyers for Common Cause, who have access to the files, stop reviewing them. But the files almost weren't found at all. The girl, now grown up, is Stephanie Hofeller, Thomas Hofeller's daughter. Hofeller was considered a master of drawing district lines in North Carolina and elsewhere that perpetuated Republican control of seats. Stephanie hadn't spoken to her father, who died in August, since 2014. She only learned he'd died when she searched his name in September and found a New York Times obituary . In October, she traveled from her home in Kentucky to Raleigh to visit her mother and go through some of her dad's old belongings. There wasn't much left, but when Hofeller walked into her father's room, she immediately saw a jewelry box she would later describe as a "keepsake" from her childhood. The box was right below the flag that draped her father's coffin when he was buried. Hofeller didn't think the positioning was just by chance. As she said in a deposition last month , she took it as a sign that there might be some sort of special message left for her to find. (Hofeller did not respond to an interview request for this story.) Hofeller began to look around her father's room. On a shelf, she found a plastic bag filled with her father's USB drives. She thought there might be some old pictures of her and her children on them, and so, after getting her mother's approval, she took them. In all, there were four external hard drives and 18 thumb drives. That night in her hotel room in Raleigh, Hofeller plugged the hard drives into her laptop. She found what she'd hoped for ― files she had backed up during previous visits to her parents, and old photographs of her children. But she also found something else: files related to her father's work. She thought the files were old and irrelevant. Plus, her mother told her that Dale Oldham, her father's business partner and another redistricting guru for Republicans, had already come by after her father died and taken her father's laptop. Oldham, she told lawyers last month, "got all the good stuff." Around the same time, Hofeller was looking for a lawyer who could represent her mother in a legal proceeding. She didn't know any lawyers in Raleigh, and she wanted someone who wouldn't be biased against her family because of her father's reputation. So she contacted the North Carolina chapter of Common Cause to ask if they could refer a lawyer. She knew Common Cause had repeatedly sued to strike down the very maps her father drew, and believed they would offer her an independent recommendation. She called Bob Phillips, the executive director of the group's state chapter, who was surprised to get the call. He later told HuffPost it "certainly was something that was completely unexpected." "My first instinct is to think she's gonna scream at me because we're part of litigation against her father's work," Phillips said. "It was more of a woman whose mother was in Raleigh, she was looking for someone she could rely on and provide some help. And there was no one in this town she trusted. She felt like everybody in the legal community was somehow against her." My first instinct is to think she's gonna scream at me because we're part of litigation against her father's work. Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause North Carolina Hofeller told Phillips she was estranged from her father and that she disagreed with his work. She mentioned in passing that she was interested in resolving matters related to her family estate, and that she might have some things Common Cause would be interested in. "I honestly didn't think it would go anywhere," Phillips said. Phillips passed Hofeller on to Jane Pinsky, a Common Cause lawyer. They spoke on the phone a few times, and Hofeller remarked on how much progress the group had made in developing its assertions about the legality of her father's maps. Around the same time, Hofeller read a news article about a memorial service for her father. David Daley, a reporter who wrote a book explaining GOP efforts to gerrymander, was quoted at the end of the story saying, "It wouldn't surprise me at all if on a hard drive somewhere in Raleigh Tom Hofeller has another set of gifts for legislators." Hofeller mentioned the story to Pinsky, and casually mentioned that she did in fact have hard drives of her father's work. Hofeller didn't think the hard drives would have much practical use to Common Cause because North Carolina's electoral districts had already been redrawn since her father drew them in 2011. And even if they were relevant, she thought, the ongoing cases were on appeal, where new evidence couldn't be admitted. But Pinsky told her that a new case had been filed in November. Common Cause was challenging the state's legislative districts as unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders under the North Carolina Constitution. The case was still open to new evidence. Pinsky put Hofeller in touch with two lawyers working on the case, and she said she would be willing to give them what she'd discovered in her parents' apartment. Eventually, they would send her a formal subpoena for the documents. Hofeller told lawyers last month that she decided to turn over the documents not to get back at her father or for some kind of partisan advantage. Rather, she said, she wanted some way of preserving her father's work. "I felt that these files would if ― certainly be of historical value, that they would give insight into the process, not any value judgment on that process," she said, according to the deposition. "My political viewpoint to me seemed irrelevant to the function of census data turning into voting districts, and I really thought of it in those terms." "I knew that if I presented them this way that they would be preserved," she said. "Their integrity would be preserved and everything there, including my files, including other matters completely unrelated to this... that that would be a snapshot in time." This article originally appeared on HuffPost .


Although there are plenty of signs pointing to Andre Iguodala going to the Los Angeles Lakers, especially due to his former agent running their basketball operations, the Memphis Grizzles don't appear keen on making life easy for the purple and gold. ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported that the Grizzlies are listening to teams making offers for Iguodala, including the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks, rather than moving to buy him out as many had suspected. Iguodala has been seen as a likely Laker due to his relationship with his former agent and current Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka . However, it doesn't appear that Iguodala's potential path to the Lakers would be easy. And at least the Grizzlies appear to be willing to get value out of one of the league's most experienced playmakers and defenders. The Lakers have done a nice job of filling out their roster on minimum signings over the last few days, agreeing to deals with veteran forward Jared Dudley and sharpshooting guard Troy Daniels. If they miss on bringing in 2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, they could bring back some of the pieces who were on their team during last year's disappointing first season with LeBron James. MORE: Kevin Durant calls 'BS' on Stephen A. Smith's explosive claims on First Take Elfrid Payton: 'I feel we embody what New York basketball was about back in the day' 9 quarterbacks who will improve in 2019 The Steelers got their new Brett Keisel with Isaiah Buggs Kawhi Leonard Joining the Lakers According to Stephen A. Smith's Sources


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Video provided by AP Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) seems to be winning the Democrats' internal impeachment fight - for now. Facing a small surge in Democrats pushing this week to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump, Pelosi appears to have blunted the momentum, arguing for her favored focus on tough investigations and a string of court battles with the White House. To make the case, Pelosi on Wednesday convened a special, members-only meeting at which she recruited the leaders of top committees to address the caucus with a simple message: It's too soon to impeach. "My message was stay the course we're on," Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, said afterward. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), a fierce impeachment supporter, is also backing Pelosi's strategy of aggressive investigations. Waters, who heads the House Financial Services Committee and addressed the caucus Wednesday, reiterated her calls for Trump to be removed. But she isn't pushing that narrative too hard, and she's hailing Pelosi for guiding a feisty caucus through a difficult debate. "She's been handling it very well," Waters said. "It's a tough job." The message has been adopted by the vast majority of rank-and-file Democrats, who are lining up behind Pelosi's disciplined approach to Trump oversight. "We're doing what we need to do - drilling down on all the information," said Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.). "That takes time, but hopefully we'll get that resolved ASAP." In fending off the impeachment wave, Pelosi has struck a delicate balance between public messaging and real-world tactics. On one hand, she's taken sharp jabs at Trump - even dropping hints of impeachment - that resonate with a liberal Democratic base that wants Trump gone yesterday. On the other, she's actively opposing the formal launch of the impeachment process, wary of the political perils of taking such a severe step without first securing public support behind it. Pelosi was on Capitol Hill in 1998, when Republicans impeached former President Clinton without popular backing, only to see Clinton's star soar, and she doesn't want to make the same mistake of empowering Trump. That strategic model was on clear display Wednesday, when Pelosi - after leading the closed-door meeting that threw cold water on impeachment - went immediately to the microphones and accused Trump of having "engaged in a cover-up." She was referring to the administration's near-blanket refusal to cooperate in a long list of Democratic investigations. Hours later, interviewed at a Center for American Progress event, she amplified the charge, adding that it "could be an impeachable offense." Trump was infuriated by the comments, essentially canceling a long-scheduled White House meeting on infrastructure with Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.). Yet Pelosi has given no signal she's ready to launch an impeachment inquiry anytime soon. And that's won cheers from most of her caucus. "We're going to fulfill our constitutional responsibilities, but we need to have the facts," said Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.). "I'm not suggesting an impeachment - I lived through an impeachment." Shalala, who served as head of the Health and Human Services Department under Clinton, said she's warning her Democratic colleagues - particularly the freshmen who are new to Washington - against jumping on the impeachment bandwagon before there's much more public support for the concept. "Impeachment is a huge step, and it's a judgment call. And we need all the facts before we even consider it," she said. To be sure, there's a small but vocal group of Democrats sounding the impeachment bell - one that's roughly doubled in number over the past three days. The heightened interest in tapping impeachment as an investigative tool is primarily rooted in the White House's refusal to cooperate with a long list of ongoing probes being conducted by the Democratic-led committees, including those related to special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Moscow's meddling in the 2016 elections. Launching an impeachment inquiry, supporters say, would eliminate one of the White House's central arguments for refusing to provide information: namely, that Congress has no legislative purpose in attaining it. "It strains credulity to think they could question a legitimate legislative purpose if there's a pending impeachment inquiry," said Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.). Some Democrats say that, to a certain extent, the debate is one over semantics, since the ongoing investigations are essentially seeking to uncover the same potential wrongdoing that an impeachment inquiry might. "It looks to me like what the relevant committees are doing is actually what they would do if they were having an impeachment inquiry anyway," said Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.), the chairman of the House Budget Committee and a de facto member of Pelosi's leadership team. Still, Yarmuth is supporting an immediate move to impeachment proceedings, predicting such a move is ultimately "inevitable." Others who support Pelosi's cautious strategy are also running out of patience - a dynamic that might lead to the breaking of the impeachment dam that Pelosi has so far managed to prevent. "We have got to reassure our constituents that we are engaged, that we are holding this president accountable. But the clock is running out on us," said Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.). "If we're going to act through the courts, if we're going to begin an impeachment inquiry, we must do it pretty soon," he added.


If the Diamondbacks decide to move some of their veteran talent at the deadline, the Cubs are one of multiple teams who would have interest in outfielder David Peralta , Ken Rosenthal reports in his latest video for FOX Sports. Trade Deadline Update @Ken_Rosenthal breaks down who will be buying/selling at the deadline and more: pic.twitter.com/oW3nV45dOF   FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 6, 2019 Peralta went on the injured list on Friday due to right shoulder inflammation, though Arizona expects he'll be back in action in relatively short order (and, most importantly, before the July 31st trade deadline). Peralta's health is still something of a red flag, however, as this is the second time this season that a bothersome right AC joint has sent him to the injured list. That first IL stint sidelined the outfielder for only 10 days, but any type of recurring injury has to be concerning to any interested trade partners, particularly since Peralta batted only .252/.342/.388 over 117 plate appearances in between his two trips to the injured list. Those 117 PA make up a significant chunk of Peralta's season, and could explain why his overall .289/.352/.476 slash line and 112 OPS+ and wRC+ over 324 PA are all down from his production in 2018 (.293/.352/.516 with 30 homers, 128 OPS+, 130 wRC+). Peralta may also be somewhat fortunate to be hitting as well as he has this season, as his .350 wOBA far outpaces a very modest .301 xwOBA. It could be that a healthy Peralta, fully recovered from his shoulder woes, can regain his 2018 form once he returns from the IL. He'd have to prove this over a relatively small amount of time before the trade deadline, as otherwise suitors would either lose interest or only present the D'Backs with lowball offers. That could mean Arizona holds off on dealing Peralta altogether, as the Snakes don't have a ton of urgency to move a player who has one year remaining of arbitration eligibility at an affordable price   Peralta is earning $7M this season, and thus is likely on pace to get a raise to something in the $9M range for 2020. This assumes, of course, that the Diamondbacks are sellers at all, as the team heads into the All-Star break 1.5 games out of the final NL wild card position. Arizona isn't far behind Chicago's own 47-43 record, though the Cubs are hanging onto first place in the crowded NL Central, whereas the D'Backs are way behind the Dodgers in the NL West, so the wild card is the Snakes' only realistic road to the postseason. Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen has tried to walk the fine line between keeping his team competitive while also keeping payroll in check, as the D'Backs are somewhat bogged down by the large salaries owed to Zack Greinke (who at least delivers ace-level performance) and the albatross that is Yasmany Tomas ' contract. To this end, Arizona parted ways with Patrick Corbin and A.J. Pollock as free agents last offseason and also dealt Paul Goldschmidt to the Cardinals, though despite missing these star names, the D'Backs have indeed still remained in the wild card hunt. Barring a big string of losses after the break, it doesn't seem like Hazen would turn firmly towards deadline selling since Peralta still has quite a bit of value to the 2020 club. On the other hand, that same extra year of control could also entice teams to offer enough young talent for Arizona to consider moving Peralta. The Cubs represent an interesting suitor for Peralta, particularly since Chicago already has a left-handed hitting left fielder in Kyle Schwarber . Peralta has played almost exclusively in left field over the last two seasons, though he has a lot of experience in right field, so the Cubbies could deploy him in right while Jason Heyward (another lefty swinger) became more or less a full-time center fielder. While everyday center fielders are harder to find than corner outfielders (especially at the trade deadline), one would think the more easier solution to the Cubs' issues would be to simply find an actual center fielder, rather than add Peralta into the mix. Heyward has graded as a good center fielder, though since he is arguably the game's best defensive right fielder, moving him to center and Peralta to right doesn't do much to help the Cubs' overall defense. If Peralta was acquired, maybe the more intriguing counter-move would be for Chicago to then flip Schwarber   perhaps the Diamondbacks would have interest. This is just speculation, though on the face of it, adding Peralta alongside Heyward and Schwarber for an all-left handed starting outfield doesn't seem like a great fit for the Cubs. Then again, the right-handed hitter Kris Bryant would still continue to see his share of at-bats in the corner outfield positions when he isn't playing third base.


A surfing cinematographer in Hawaii captured the moment a charter boat teetered on the verge of disaster while returning into the harbor in the heaviest surf of the year. Bruno Lemos, a longtime resident of Hawaii, felt sure the boat returning from a sunset cruise would capsize, as did the others standing nearby him on Magic Island overlooking Ala Moana Harbor between Honolulu and Waikiki. Lemos told USA Today/For The Win Outdoors that he was drawn to the site last week to photograph surfers in the biggest south swell of the year in Hawaii. "I drove for one hour, all the way from the North Shore to Ala Moana where normally we see the most powerful waves on the South Shore," he told For The Win Outdoors. "This incident happened around 6 p.m. right when the biggest set of the day came, closing the entrance of the channel where the boat comes in for docking. So when I see the boat close to the lineup, I switched from shooting still to shooting video because it was clear something was about to happen. "Everyone around had the same feeling as me-that boat was in trouble." Passengers held on for dear life as a wave hit the boat and turned it sideways. Fortunately the boat caught the next wave like a surfer, thanks to the maneuvering of the captain. "At first I thought we would witness a very bad scene," Lemos told For The Win Outdoors. "But when the boat's captain managed to get out of the surfing zone, I was actually really [happy] for everyone." Photos courtesy of Bruno Lemos and ViralHog. Follow David Strege and the outdoors on Facebook. MORE: UFC fighter Ben Askren had an excellent response to getting knocked out in 5 seconds Expected starting lineup for Lakers with LeBron James at point guard Honor thy father: Quinn Cook signed with Lakers for good reason Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook Former Steeler DeAngelo Williams throws shade at WR Ryan Switzer


Six illegal immigrants were killed and five more were critically injured when an SUV reported earlier for evading authorities crashed into a ditch Wednesday morning, officials said. Robstown Police Chief Erasmo Flores said officers attempted to stop the SUV for speeding at around 10 p.m. Tuesday. He said when the car wouldn't stop, officers engaged in a chase but soon lost sight of the vehicle in an area covered in brush. Several hours later, at around 4 a.m., the Nueces County Sheriff's Office received a call from a woman who said an injured man had come to her door, and, about an hour after they started searching the area, deputies encountered two injured men walking along the road. BORDER ARRESTS SKYROCKET IN MAY, AS OFFICIALS DECLARE 'FULL-BLOWN EMERGENCY' The pair reportedly informed the officers about the deadly crash. Sheriff's Office Capt. Daniel Lorberau said several people had to be hospitalized after the SUV, traveling at around 50 mph, crashed into a drainage ditch. It was the same vehicle which had evaded authorities hours before, officials said. Six undocumented immigrants died as a result of the crash and five more were said to be in critical condition, authorities said. Three others suffered less serious injuries. Border agents on the scene said that the victims had illegally entered the U.S. from El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico. Sheriff J.C. Hooper said authorities have seen an increase in these kinds of multi-fatality traffic crashes along the U.S. 77 corridor through South Texas due to its proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "It has a classic appearance of human trafficking," he said. "We are a pipeline. We are on a corridor to Houston, Texas, and these first responders deal with it every day." Five people died last June about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio when an SUV carrying 14 people crashed while being chased by Border Patrol and other law enforcement agencies. In 2015, six of 14 people packed into an SUV were also killed in a similar police chase. The Associated Press contributed to this report.


Turner Motorsport's dominant win at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sunday marked the 20th consecutive season in which the team has scored at least one pro win, and the 59th IMSA triumph for Bill Auberlen. Following went on to lead 92 of 94 laps of the 2.459-mile CTMP track on Sunday, their BMW M6 rarely looking under threat. The blue and yellow car sustained slight body panel damage in the opening stint when was able to sustain the pressure on Auberlen and crossed the line within one second of the BMW. Besides that, the M6's victory charge rarely looked under threat. Thus, after a near-miss at Watkins Glen a week earlier, Auberlen recorded his 59 th IMSA win   all scored with BMW   which lifts him to within one victory of 's all-time record. "This win came at just the right time for all of us at Turner Motorsport," said Auberlen. "It feels amazing to get this win after working so hard to get to the top step of the podium. I can't say enough about all the guys at Turner Motorsport and of course my co-driver Robby Foley." Added Foley: "There is just so much to say here. I clinched my first career pole this weekend and converted it into my first career win in IMSA as well. The Turner Motorsport team has been amazing this season and their extremely hard work finally paid off today." Team owner Will Turner commented: "I'm so happy for our entire team who have worked so hard over the last year since our last win at Watkins Glen last season. We have had a good deal of tough luck and adversity but we kept our heads up and found some rhythm to clinch a second and a first place back-to-back." GT Le Mans disappointment Photo by: Art Fleischmann The works BMW M8s run by Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing locked out the front row of the grid in the GT Le Mans class, but the chances of a double BMW triumph at CTMP were ruined when the #912 Porsche 911 RSR went slightly off-strategy by making its first stop 11 laps earlier than the competition. Its driver then nailed some scintillating laps on a relatively clear track and jumped ahead of all his rivals once they made their first stops. Following the late-race restart, the pole-winning M8 of kept the Porsche under pressure but while Edwards could match the 911's lap times, he couldn't find a way past by the checkered flag. Meanwhile the #25 BMW of   trying in vain to displace it from the final podium position.


Bayern Munich clinched a seventh successive Bundesliga title, Benfica completed a remarkable run to reclaim the Portuguese crown, while Gareth Bale was denied a farewell appearance for Real Madrid. Here, AFP Sport takes a look at five main talking points from the weekend in European football: Bale out? Six seasons after arriving to fanfare and a blockbuster transfer fee, Gareth Bale was left on the bench for what is likely to prove his final game for Real Madrid with coach Zinedine Zidane wanting rid of the Welsh winger. Bale watched on as three substitutes came on ahead of him in the 2-0 home loss to Betis, denied a farewell appearance by Zidane ahead of an expected departure this summer. They finish a full 19 points behind bitter rivals Barcelona and delivered a suitably miserable end to a poor season, with Zidane admitting afterwards "the best thing for us is that it's over". Zidane insists the 29-year-old forward does not fit in his team, and while he would be welcome at a host of top clubs, his superstar salary may prove an obstacle for all but the richest. Kovac on the brink after struggle Bayern Munich staggered to a seventh straight Bundesliga title after a season-long struggle with Dortmund ended Sunday with a 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, and coach Niko Kovac is far from secure in his job. Kovac, 47, has been plagued by rumours of dressing room disharmony and a lack of trust from the boardroom since taking the reins at the beginning of the season. Reports in German media earlier in the week suggested that he would be sacked even if he were to win the league and cup double this season. Tellingly, Bayern president Uli Hoeness, one of Kovac's strongest advocates on the Bayern board, avoided confirming that the Croatian would stay next season. "I have never been involved in this discussion," he told Sky. Ancelotti wants Napoli extension Carlo Ancelotti dismissed talk of a move back to Juventus to replace Massimiliano Allegri, saying he wanted another two years at Napoli after thrashing Inter Milan 4-1 on Sunday. Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo is reported to be backing Ancelotti to return, having won Real Madrid's tenth Champions League title together in 2014. Ancelotti, who managed Juve for two years between 1999 and 2001, joined Napoli last summer on a contract until 2021. "I'm tied to the club and I'd like to stay for another two years," said the 59-year-old former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss. "I have a clause on May 30, and I hope Napoli will exercise it." Benfica youngsters make mark Benfica sealed the Portuguese league title on Saturday after appointing coach Bruno Lage in January and embarking on a winning charge led by a string of players from their academy. In a season where fans marvelled at Ajax's youthful crop, Benfica's youth system produced a fine vintage too with the 19-year-old attacking midfielder Joao Felix the most eye-catching and touted as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old centre-back Ruben Dias, 19-year-old midfielder Florentino Luis and slightly-built 20-year-old winger Jota also played their parts in a surge that brought 72 goals in 19 games. "Until January, the team was not doing very well, but we have made up a lot of points. It's unbelievable!" said Joao Felix, after raising the trophy with his teammates, before 60,000 euphoric fans at their magnificent Stadium of Light. Mbappe sparks doubts over future France's World Cup winning line-up was full of stars, but the most glittering among them was teenaged striker Kylian Mbappe, who dropped a bombshell Sunday by suggesting he may look to leave Paris Saint-Germain. After a season when he scored 38 times for PSG, Mbappe fuelled speculation surrounding his future on Sunday, saying that he wants "responsibilities, maybe at PSG, maybe elsewhere". Named Ligue 1 player of the season on Sunday, he refused to deny a potential move away from France could be in the offing. "It (the award) is an important moment for me, a turning point in my career... The moment of having more responsibilities, maybe at PSG, maybe elsewhere," he told BeIN Sports. Related slideshow: Soccer stars to watch in 2019 (provided by Espresso)


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Blake Toppmeyer is a sports reporter for the Knoxville News Sentinel. Robby Shelton beamed after he slipped on the Tennessee orange jacket. The Alabama alumnus conquered the Volunteer State. "I think Bear Bryant is probably turning over in his grave right now," Shelton joked Sunday after his victory at the Web.com Tour's Knoxville Open at Fox Den Country Club. Shelton's win at 15-under par was his second in Tennessee this month. He also won the Nashville Golf Open benefiting the Snedeker Foundation. Why does he play so well in Tennessee? "The weather is nice, honestly, and the two courses are pretty similar," said Shelton, a Wilmer, Ala., native who was the 2014 SEC Player of the Year as a freshman. SCORES: Knoxville Open leaderboard This win was extra special because Shelton's parents, Robert and Deby, were on hand. Shelton's mom was diagnosed with a tumor earlier this year and recently underwent chemotherapy and radiation. "To win a professional event in front of my parents - they haven't made it to one yet that I've actually turned into a 'W' - just for that to happen, it means a lot," Shelton said. "I'm never going to forget it." View embedded content "Just to have her out here, for her (to) walk all 18 holes today was a huge step for her," he added. "She's been struggling the past couple months, and it's been hard on the family. It's been scary, but having her here was definitely the highlight of my week." Shelton shot even par Sunday. Mark Anderson placed second at 14-under. Wes Roach, a Webb School of Knoxville alumnus who played for Duke, carded the best round Sunday at 6-under to tie for 10th at 10-under overall. He tied for fourth in this event last year. Shelton had a two-stroke lead entering the final round but bogeyed Nos. 4 and 5. He birdied No. 7 before sparking his round on the par-4 11th. He curled in a 20-foot birdie putt and received a fist pound from his girlfriend on his way to the next tee box. He followed with a birdie on No. 12. "That was definitely the turning point, for that putt to lip in and not lip out (on No. 11) and get some momentum going into 12," Shelton said. "I've been playing 10 through 13 really well this week, and I did it again today." Shelton bogeyed No. 17 to add pressure to the par-5 18th, but he chipped to the middle of the green and two-putted for a par. Shelton moved into the top spot in the Web.com points standings. He has locked up his PGA Tour card for next season, but if he wins one more Web.com tournament this season, he'll earn a battlefield promotion, making him immediately eligible for the PGA. Shelton dubbed the Knoxville Open "one of the best events of the year," and he's a fan of Market Square and Stock & Barrel, which features "one of the best burgers I've ever had," Shelton said. As for that orange jacket? "I'll definitely cherish it forever, but it will stay in the closet," Shelton said. https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/did-tiger-woods-take-off-too-much-time-a MORE: This photo of Kyler Murray led to more speculation about his height Kyle Rudolph could be a late offseason acquisition Cowboys need VIDEO: Magic Johnson Calls Out Rob Pelinka for Backstabbing on First Take Patriots will prove Super Bowl LIII shutdown defense was no fluke NCSA: Five common recruiting myths


(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan has a daunting task as she prepares to take up her role as the kingdom's ambassador to Washington with relations at their lowest point since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi, the long-running war and humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the detention of Saudi female activists have all shattered the kingdom's relations with much of the Washington establishment. The princess, expected to arrive in the U.S. capital within weeks, will try to begin reversing all of that. "With the exception of the Trump administration, political attitudes in Washington toward Saudi Arabia are toxic these days," said Fawaz A. Gerges, a professor of international relations at the London School of Economics. "She will have to actively engage members of Congress and the foreign policy elite and reassure them that Saudi Arabia hears their concerns. Her mission is very daunting." The crisis in relations is undermining what could have been a golden era in Saudi-U.S. ties. President Donald Trump arrived at the White House as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was consolidating his power as the kingdom's de facto ruler, promising sweeping economic and social changes for a country long criticized for its record on women's rights and adherence to a strict 18th century interpretation of Islam. Trump made Saudi Arabia the centerpiece of his Middle East strategy of isolating Iran, hosting Prince Mohammed in the Oval Office months after his inauguration, promising hundreds of billions of dollars in weapons sales to the kingdom and making his first trip abroad as president to Riyadh, where he took part in a ceremonial sword dance. Instead, Saudi Arabia has become a pariah in Washington outside the Trump administration. Senior lawmakers in both parties who struggle to get any legislation passed remain unified on the issue of punishing the kingdom, and the crown prince in particular, for the killing of Khashoggi and the war in Yemen, which the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis. For supporters of a strong U.S.-Saudi alliance, the constant flow of bad news hasn't let up. Last week, a UN expert assigned to investigate the October killing of Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul released grim new details about his murder and dismemberment, recommending a probe into the possible role of Prince Mohammed in the incident. The official, Agnes Callamard, said she found no "smoking gun" and that "no conclusion is made as to guilt," but in a 100-page report she said there was "credible evidence, warranting further investigation of high-level Saudi officials' individual liability, including the crown prince's." Saudi officials rejected her findings and have repeatedly said the crown prince wasn't involved in the killing. The kingdom's minister of state for foreign affairs, Adel Al-Jubeir, said that Callamard's report "presented many unfounded accusations, including the violation of a number of international conventions, and is totally unacceptable to the leadership of the Kingdom," according to the official Saudi Press Agency. The same week as the UN report, the Republican-controlled Senate voted to block $8 billion in arms sales to a handful of countries led by Saudi Arabia. It was a rare bipartisan rebuke of Trump after he used an emergency declaration to move forward on the deal despite congressional objections. Enter the Princess Enter Princess Reema. The daughter of former Ambassador to the U.S. Bandar bin Sultan -- renowned as one of the most influential Saudi envoys during his 22 years in Washington -- the princess arrives with a deep knowledge of U.S. politics and culture and a reputation as an advocate for women's rights. She's the first woman to represent her country in Washington. While some others in the extended royal family have been stripped of influence and wealth, the princess remains well-connected: Her grandfather was the brother of King Salman. Her influence was underscored as the only woman in a photo of Saudi officials who met with U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Monday in Jeddah. Saudi officials say she knows the challenges she'll have to confront in Washington. Princess Reema "realizes that bilateral relations have been tested in the past but that the two countries have always managed to overcome their differences," Fahad Nazer, the spokesman at the Saudi embassy in Washington, said in response to emailed questions. "Princess Reema will do all she can to make sure that this strong partnership not only endures but that it continues to strengthen well into the future." She will arrive in Washington amid heightened concerns about a military clash between the U.S. and Saudi rival Iran. Saudi officials, who have long pressed for tougher U.S. measures against Tehran, arguably haven't had as strong a relationship with the White House since the days when Princess Reema's father, who was nicknamed Bandar Bush for his close relationship with President George H.W. Bush, operated out of the kingdom's embassy. "Saudi Arabia greatly values its strategically vital bilateral relations with the United States," Nazer said. "Princess Reema is committed to ensuring that the relationship continues to strengthen and broaden on the political, military, economic and cultural fronts." Davos, Uber Princess Reema emerged as a key player in the kingdom's efforts to revamp its relations with the U.S. before being appointed ambassador. In January of last year, she went to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where she defended Saudi Arabia: "There is a determination to not allow us to create a new narrative," she said. "And my question is: Why?" A graduate of George Washington University in Washington, the princess has spoken out on issues of gender discrimination in the kingdom, arguing that it can't afford leaving women out of full participation in its workforce. She traveled to the U.S. last year, speaking at the Atlantic Council on Prince Mohammed's economic agenda. She also has worked with the Saudi Education Ministry to include sports education for girls in schools. In the U.S., Uber Technologies Inc. added Princess Reema to its global policy advisory board in May 2016. The same year, the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund completed a strategic investment in Uber, and took a seat on the ride-hailing company's board. She'll find a receptive audience in the Trump administration, which continues to defend the U.S.-Saudi partnership, backing the kingdom-led military alliance fighting in Yemen and saying it supports justice for Khashoggi without pointing blame at Prince Mohammed. Saudi Arabia would be a linchpin of Jared Kushner's long-promised Middle East peace plan. The president's son-in-law and senior adviser, who's leading a conference in Bahrain this week on potential economic aid to Palestinians, forged a partnership with the crown prince early in Trump's administration. In a recent interview with Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Prince Mohammed said that "strategic relations with the U.S. will not be affected" by what he described as "media campaigns or arbitrary stances." Princess Reema's challenge will be to try to refocus the image of Saudi Arabia and the crown prince as the harbingers of a moderate form of Islam that breaks with kingdom's past, according to James M. Dorsey, senior fellow at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies and its Middle East Institute. It 's likely to be a long-term project. "It will take substantially more to soften the kingdom's critics in Congress and beyond," Dorsey said. "To achieve that, Reema would have to be backed by some real changes." (Updates with role in Pompeo visit in 13th paragraph.) --With assistance from Donna Abu-Nasr. To contact the reporter on this story: Glen Carey in Washington at gcarey8@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: Bill Faries at wfaries@bloomberg.net, Larry Liebert For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2019 Bloomberg L.P.


Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have arrived at the same conclusion on at least one thing: a way for Americans to get the drugs they can't afford is to buy them in Canada. The response from outraged Canadians? Just say no. "It's crazy," said Jacalyn Duffin, a medical historian and professor emerita at Queen's University who doesn't receive funding from the pharmaceutical industry. "He should be finding out why Americans have to pay more than Canadians to buy the same drugs from multinational companies." The Trump administration's "safe importation action plan" published on Wednesday plans to authorize pilot projects from states, wholesalers and pharmacists to import versions of FDA-approved medicines from Canada. Three days earlier, Sanders, the Democratic leadership hopeful, had accompanied a group of American diabetes patients on a border hop to purchase insulin at a small pharmacy in Windsor, Ontario, near Detroit. The U.S. government doesn't directly regulate medicine prices, and drug companies can more or less set whatever price the market will bear. By contrast, in Canada, a federal tribunal sets a maximum price for patented drugs based upon a comparison of prices in seven industrialized countries. "The U.S. does not have any system of such controls -- that is a problem, but it's not Canada's problem," said John Adams, who chairs Best Medicines Coalition , an organization that lobbies for better access to medicines for patients in Canada and receives funding from drug companies. It's not clear whether the bulk export of drugs from Canada would even work -- much less make sense. Related video: Trump open to importing low-cost prescription drugs (provided by CBS News) Under Canada's drug licensing program, pharmaceutical companies agree to sell products at a fixed price and to guarantee supply. In exchange, Canada commits to not sell on the products it purchases across the border, said Duffin. And while those are federal rules, health and drugs fall under the purview of provincial governments who have "zero interest" in not having drugs available for their own citizens, she said. "Who is going to sell it to them?" she said. "I don't think any hospital is going to start selling its drugs when it's already scrambling to keep its supplies. Or is it going to be the same pharmaceutical companies that are selling them their drugs at an inflated price?" Furthermore, the price of generic drugs in Canada isn't any cheaper than in the U.S. because generics don't fall under the federal pricing system, added Adams. "We have some of the most expensive generic prices in the world." Foreign Freeloading Earlier this month, Trump abandoned a politically fraught effort to end a system of drugmaker rebates to middlemen that critics contend help keep list prices high. In a tweet Wednesday, Health Secretary Alex Azar called the new import plan the administration's next step "to address foreign freeloading and lower the cost of drugs for Americans." To Canadians, the foreign freeloading is happening on the other side. "Hospital and community pharmacies in Canada are resourced to serve the Canadian public," the Canadian Medical Association and 14 other groups said in their letter to Canada Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor last week. "They are not equipped to support the needs of a country 10 times its size without creating important access or quality issues." Encouraging Americans to look for cheap Canadian imports could also spur the growth of illegal online pharmacies misrepresenting themselves as licensed Canadian pharmacies -- as it is, 600 new illegal pharmacy sites launch every month, the letter said. Already, calls are growing for the Canadian government to push back. The Canadian Pharmacists Association said it's "calling on the federal government to clearly express its opposition to U.S. drug importation, and immediately develop an action plan to respond to these proposals including restricting exportation of drugs from Canada to the U.S." Sarah Dion-Marquis, a spokeswoman for Innovative Medicines Canada, said, "we would welcome a public statement from the Canadian government confirming that it will take appropriate action to help protect Canadian supplies in the event of a potential shortage." Innovative Medicines is an Ottawa-based lobby group representing many global drug firms, including Pfizer Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co. Price Fixing "$240 in Michigan for this vial, $24 in Canada," Sanders had said on Sunday, as he held up a small glass bottle of insulin at the Olde Walkerville Pharmacy in Windsor, which lies across the river from Detroit. "The American people are going to have to be thinking long and hard about the greed of the pharmaceutical industry and the corruption and price-fixing which is going on in the United States." The irony is that Canada's healthcare system isn't without its problems -- it's just that the dysfunction in the U.S. often helps cast a rosy glow over them. Canada is the only country in the world with universal health care that doesn't provide universal drug coverage. The country spent C$34 billion ($26 billion) on prescription medications in 2018, the third highest in the world on a per capita basis, a panel advising the federal government said in June. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing for some change with a universal public pharmacare program that would reduce the amount that Canadians pay for prescription drugs by C$5 billion. It's an issue that's expected to feature prominently in his reelection campaign in the runup to the October vote. Alexander Cohen, a spokesman for the health minister, said Canadian officials are in contact with their U.S. counterparts to discuss Wednesday's announcement. Canadian officials "will be working closely with health experts to better understand the implications for Canadians and will ensure there are no adverse effects to the supply or cost of prescription drugs in Canada," Cohen said. "It's pathetic that President Trump feels so weak that he needs to raid the medicine cabinets of Canadians in order to solve a problem that exists in the U.S.," said Adams. "There aren't enough supplies in Canada to meet the needs of Americans."


A well-respected defensive coordinator, a former first-round pick who is trying to turn it around and a promising 2019 first-round pick have all joined forces in New York. What do they have in common? The same last name and the ability to make or break the Jets defense in 2019. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is entering his first season with the Jets, while defensive end Leonard Williams is looking to get back on track after a disappointing 2018 campaign. Quinnen Williams, meanwhile, enters the starting lineup at defensive tackle with high expectations. Each member of the Williams trio will play an important role in determining how successful New York's defense is in 2019. With Gregg calling the plays and Leonard and Quinnen generating a push up front, whether or not the Jets' defense can put it all together this upcoming season falls almost entirely on their shoulders. Gregg's defense is predicated on attacking. New York has the right inside linebackers for this scheme in C.J. Mosley and Avery Williamson, but they will not be able to make plays if the defensive line is not doing its job. Leonard and Quinnen account for two-thirds of the Jets' defensive line, so it will be on them to push back opposing offensive linemen, thwart the running game and get to the quarterback. Both Leonard and Quinnen can get the job done with power and finesse, which bodes well for their chances at performing at the level they are capable of under the elder Williams. With that being said, the Jets will be in trouble if Leonard and Quinnen do not live up to expectations. If Leonard and Quinnen can't win in the trenches, running backs will have holes to run through and quarterbacks will have all day to pick apart a New York secondary that did not fare well against the pass in 2018. Regardless of his reputation as a coordinator who can get the best out of his players, Williams will not be able to call his defense as he pleases if Leonard and Quinnen are not doing their part. With a defense that is predicated on aggression and physicality, there's not much Gregg can do if the two who share his last name aren't playing well. Cornerbacks can only last so long in press coverage. Without any penetration up front, New York's secondary will be put in a bad position. It's ironic that the fate of New York's defense could lie in the hands of the Williams trio. The Jets spent the offseason loading up on talent, but it will all go for naught if Gregg, Leonard and Quinnen do not produce as expected. MORE: 2019 Kentucky Derby post positions and odds 2019 Kentucky Derby Horse Names Ranked Kris Richard reportedly pressed Cowboys to take Trysten Hill over safety Lions gave OT Ryan Pope the biggest UDFA guaranteed deal NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


Health officials are warning about the spread of the so-called "kissing bugs" that can be linked to disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the bugs can carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease, spreading it to people and pets. The CDC said the bugs are typically found in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the southern United States. That includes the Carolinas. WIS-TV, the NBC affiliate in Columbia, S.C., spoke to a woman named Memory Armstrong , who shows Great Danes for dog shows. From the dog show and breeder circuit, Armstrong, according to WIS-TV, met a woman whose Great Dane puppy litter became infected with Chagas disease, with five of the eight puppies dying. "She found that she had an infestation in her subflooring and the walls," Armstrong told WIS-TV. Dr. Christina Maglaras, a critical care specialist at Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE), said it is rare to see a case of Chagas disease in dogs in this area. "The chances of it in this area as far as we know should be fairly low that it [kissing bug] has that Chagas disease within it," Maglaras said. In the beginning stages, Maglaras said the disease in dogs can mimic many other diseases, which makes it hard to catch. She said symptoms can include lethargy, tiredness, fever, aches, and pains. As the disease progresses, Maglaras said the untreatable part of the disease can include heart arrhythmias or even heart failure. Maglaras said not every kissing bug carries the Chagas disease, but it should still be a concern if spotted. To keep kissing bugs away, the CDC recommends turning off outdoor lights not in use. Homeowners should also remove track, wood, and rock piles around the home and clear out any bird or animal nests. RELATED: CDC warns about dangerous 'kissing bugs' in the Carolinas The CDC said cracks and gaps around windows, air conditions, walls, roofs, doors, and crawl spaces should be inspected and sealed. It also recommends pets sleep indoors. ALSO ON WCNC: Texas woman fights against border wall while caring for mom with brain cancer Liftoff! SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 60-satellites into space Wrongfully convicted man freed after four decades in prison 'It's amazing to see her' | 14-year-old fitted for bionic Hero Arm


PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland   Facts and figures for the British Open golf championship: Event: 148th Open Championship Dates: July 18-21 Site: Royal Portrush Length: 7,344 Par: 71 The course: The club dates to a nine-hole course in 1888, expanding to 18 holes a year later. Harry Colt designed the Dunluce Links in 1929. Royal Portrush in 1951 hosted the only British Open not held in Scotland or England. To allow for the size of the championship, two holes from the Valley Links were used to create a new seventh and eighth holes on the Dunluce Links, while the previous 17th and 18th holes are now the site of the tented village. Field: 156 players Playoff (if necessary): 3 holes, aggregate score Prize money: $10.75 million Winner's share: $1,935,000 Defending champion: Francesco Molinari Last year: Francesco Molinari became the first Italian to win a major when he closed with a 2-under 69, playing the final 37 holes without a bogey at Carnoustie. A birdie on the final hole gave him a two-shot victory. Tiger Woods briefly had the lead on Sunday. Jordan Spieth had a share of the 54-hole lead and didn't make a birdie in the final round. Seven players had a share of the lead at some point Sunday, and six were still tied on the back nine. Last time at Royal Portrush: Max Faulkner built a six-shot lead through 54 holes and held on with a 74 for a two-shot victory over Antonio Cerda in the only British Open not held in Scotland or England. Tiger Tales: Tiger Woods has played only three tournaments (two majors) and 10 rounds since he won the Masters. Key statistic: Americans have a chance to sweep the majors for the first time since 1982. Noteworthy: Support for a return to Royal Portrush began earlier in the decade when three players from Northern Ireland - Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke - won three of six majors. Quoteworthy: "It's hard to argue that this will be the finest piece of links land which The Open Championship is played. No other venue, I don't think, has such pure links undulations throughout its 18 holes." - European golf architect Martin Ebert Television (all times EDT): Thursday-Friday, 1:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 5-7 a.m. (Golf Channel), 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 4-7 a.m. (Golf Channel), 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (NBC)


Photos of Ramadan from around the world. Moscow, Russia Believers offer prayers as part of the celebrations by the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, on June 4, in Russia. Tirana, Albania A girl is seen as Albanians attend the morning prayers of Eid al-Fitr, in Skanderbeg square, Tirana, Albania on June 4. Dhaka, Bangladesh People cram onto a train as they travel back home to meet their families ahead of Eid al-Fitr, in Dhaka, on June 4. Ankara, Turkey Muslims perform Eid al-Fitr prayers at Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara, Turkey on June 4. Sulawesi, Indonesia Young girls from the Islamic commune An-Nadzir walk to attend Eid Al Fitr at Baitul Muqaddis mosque in Gowa, Sulawesi Province of Indonesia, on June 3. Idlib, Syria Displaced Syrians fill containers with water in a camp for other internally displaced people near Kah, in the northern Idlib province of Syria, on June 3. Jammu and Kashmir, India A Kashmiri woman shops ahead of Eid al-Fitr at a local market in Srinagar, India, on June 3. Mumbai, India Men sit on a promenade as they break their fast on the 28th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in front of Haji Ali mosque along the Arabian Sea in Mumbai, India, on June 3. Karachi, Pakistan Beauticians apply henna design to customers at a beauty salon ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, in Karachi, Pakistan, on June 3. Chechnya, Russia Fireworks go off over the Akhmat Kadyrov (Heart of Chechnya) Mosque marking the end of Ramadan and the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, on June 3, in Chechnya, Russia. New Delhi, India An Indian Muslim prepares hot milk early morning in the old quarters of New Delhi, on June 2, during Shab-e Qadr, celebrating the night in which the holy Koran was first revealed to the Prophet Mohammed through the angel Gabriel. Rafah, Palestine A Palestinian man hangs balloons over the ruins of a house that was destroyed in recent Israeli air strikes, ahead of Eid al-Fitr,, in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Palestine, on June 2. Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladeshi home bound people going back to their home from Capital Dhaka to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr, on June 2 at Sadarghat Lauch Terminal, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Kabul, Afghanistan An Afghan worker prepares seemian, a local snack food made from flour and chilli, ahead of Eid al-Fitr, at a traditional sweets factory in Kabul, on June 2. Karachi, Pakistan People wait for the train to travel back home ahead of Eid al-Fitr, in Karachi, Pakistan, on June 2. Bali, Indonesia People board a ferry headed for their hometowns on Java island from the port of Gilimanuk in Jembrana, on the majority Hindu island of Bali on June 1. Ghazni, Afghanistan Afghan children hold plates out as they wait to receive food donated by a private charity in Ghazni Province, on June 1. Istanbul, Turkey People break their fast as they eat sitting in the park at the Blue Mosque square on June 1, in Istanbul, Turkey. Idlib, Syria A Muslim worshipper prays at a mosque in Maaret al-Noman in Syria's northwestern Idlib province early on June 1, on the occasion of Laylat al-Qadr, which marks the night in the fasting month of Ramadan during which the Koran was first revealed to Prophet Mohammed in the seventh century. Abu Dhabi, UAE This picture taken early on June 1, from the crenellations of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi shows Muslim worshippers praying in the mosque's courtyard on the occasion of Lailat al-Qadr. Islamabad, Pakistan A child joins Muslim worshipers as they gather at the illuminated Grand Faisal Mosque on the 27th night of the Holy month of Ramadan in Islamabad on June 1. Al Maadi, Egypt Egyptian people sit down for the pre-dawn 'suhur' meal next to this novelty food cart serving Muslims observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Al Maadi, Egypt on June 1. Istanbul, Turkey Worshippers take part in evening prayers called "Tarawih" on Laylat al-Qadr or Night of Power, at Grand Camlica mosque during the holy month of Ramadan in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 31. New Delhi, India People raise their hands to offer prayers during Jumat-ul-Vida, the last congregational Friday prayers during the holy fasting month of Ramzan, at Jama Masjid, on May 31 in New Delhi, India. Kathmandu, Nepal A Nepalese Muslim offering Ritual Prayer of Ramadan at Kashmiri Jama Masjid at Kathmandu, Nepal on May 31. Grozny, Russia A believer before a mass iftar, the evening meal traditionally taken by Muslims after sunset during the holy month of Ramadan, by the Akhmat Kadyrov Mosque in Grozny, Russia on May 31. Mecca, Saudi Arabia An aerial view of Muslim worshipers prostrating during prayer around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 31. Dhaka, Bangladesh Underprivileged muslims women receiving a packet of food from a buddhist monk as iftar in the holy month of ramadan at a Buddhist temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 31. Abu Dhabi, UAE Visitors walking through the courtyard of Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during of the holy month of Ramadan on May 31. Idlib, Syria An imam gives a sermon before Muslim worshipers attending at a mosque in Maaret al-Noman in Syria's northwestern Idlib province on May 31. Tehran, Iran Iranian Muslim men pray at the Imamzadeh Eynali and Zeynali Shrine to commemorate 'Laylat al-Qadr' or the Night of Decree, on the 23rd day of the Muslims' holy fasting month of Ramadan on May 29. Najaf, Iraq Shiite Muslim worshiper gather for the ritual prayer of Lailat al-Qadr, which marks the night in fasting month of Ramadan on May 29. Gujarat, India A Muslim man prays inside a shrine during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Gujarat, India on May 29. Istanbul, Turkey People have their iftar at Sultanahmet Square on May 28 in Istanbul, Turkey. Najaf, Iraq Shi'ite Muslims place copies of the Koran on their heads at the Imam Ali Shrine, on May 28 in Najaf, Iraq. Sanaa, Yemen People shop for sweets and dried fruits on May 28 in Sanaa, Yemen. Allahabad, India A worker dries vermicelli for a traditional sweet dish on May 28 in Allahabad, India. Banten, Indonesia Orphans break their fast together on May 28 in South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. Colombo, Sri Lanka Muslim women set out food for iftar on May 25 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Jakarta, Indonesia Muslims pray at Al Azhar Mosque on May 27 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Visitors gather to break their fast at the GuruNanak Darbar Sikh temple on May 23 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. New Delhi, India A Muslim boy prays after breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan at the iconic Jama Masjid in Delhi, India on May 25. Mecca, Saudi Arabia Worshippers are seen in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 25. Bangui, Central African Republic A Muslim man attends Friday prayers during the holy month of Ramadan at the Ali Babolo Mosque in Bangui, Central African Republic on May 24. Cairo, Egypt Muslims take part in evening prayers called "Tarawih" during the holy month of Ramadan at Al Azhar mosque in the old Islamic area of Cairo, Egypt on May 24. Kathmandu, Nepal A Muslim boy plays as he waits to attend Friday prayers during the holy month of Ramadan in Kathmandu, Nepal on May 24. Jerusalem Palestinian musicians perform to celebrate the breaking of the fast during Ramadan, the holy month, in the walled Old City of East Jerusalem on May 23. Moscow, Russian Russian Muslims pray in the Sobornaya mosque on May 23 in Moscow, Russia. Bangkok, Thailand Muslims pray before breaking their fast during the holy month of Ramadan at the compound of Haroon mosque in Bangkok, Thailand on May 22. Java, Indonesia A number of children break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan in Java, Indonesia on May 21. Sydney, Australia People pose for a photo during an iftar, the customary breaking of fast during Ramadan, on May 20 in Sydney, Australia. New York City New York Police Department (NYPD) officers attend an iftar with Muslim society members and other religions' representatives on May 21 in New York. London, England A group of people attend a street iftar on May 21 in London, England. Ankara, Turkey President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan (front L) attends iftar with lawmakers at parliament, on May 21 in Ankara, Turkey. Cairo, Egypt Residents of Ezbet Hamada in Cairo's Mataria district gather during iftar, on May 20 in Cairo, Egypt. Rome, Italy Immigrants from Bangladesh pray during iftar on May 19 in Rome, Italy. Gaza City Palestinians break their fast by eating the Iftar, near the rubble of a building recently destroyed by Israeli air strikes, on May 18 in Gaza City. Delhi, India Muslim families break their fast in the courtyard of Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, India, on May 19. Amman, Jordan People take pictures of an illuminated crescent, a decoration made for the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Amman, Jordan, on May 19. Skopje, Macedonia People gather at the Old Bazaar for the iftar dinner, the meal to end their daily fast, during the holy month of Ramadan in Skopje, Macedonia, on May 18. Jakarta, Indonesia Indonesian Muslims resting on the 13th day of Ramadan at the Istiqlal grand mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 18. Khartoum, Sudan Supporters of Sudanese Islamist movements perform the Maghrib (sunset) prayer ahead of Iftar in the capital Khartoum, Sudan, on May 18. Istanbul, Turkey Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, foreground center, Turkish-German soccer star Mesut Ozil, foreground right, and his wife Amine Gulse, left, pray during an Iftar dinner to break the fast, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 18. Jerusalem A Palestinian man prays in front of the Dome of the Rock mosque in the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, on May 17. Srinagar, India A Muslim man prays at the entrance of the shrine of shrine of Khanqah-e-Moula, also known as Shah-e-Hamadan Masjid and Khanqah, during the holy fasting month of Ramzan on May 17, in Srinagar, India. Rawalpindi, Pakistan A Pakistan boys stands amid of Muslims offering prayers at a mosque in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on May 17. Benghazi, Libya Libyan men display the day's catch at a fish market at the Libyan port of Benghazi, on May 16. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia A silhouette of a Muslim man at a mosque for Iftar during the holy Islamic month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 16. Damascus, Syria Dervish dancers perform at a restaurant in Damascus, Syria, on May 15 as part of the rituals of the Muslims' holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and sex from sunrise to sunset to commemorate the first revelation of the holy book of Quran to Prophet Muhammad according to Islamic belief. Bentong, Malaysia Religious Muslim students listen to a sermon before reading and memorizing the Quran at a seminary during the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan on May 16. Srinagar, India Muslim women offer prayers at the shrine of Sufi Saint Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Srinagar on May 15. Tripoli, Libya A Libyan man distributes snacks and water to motorists to break their fast near sunset during the holy month of Ramadan in the Martyrs Square of the capital Tripoli, on May 15. Karachi, Pakistan Fishermen sit on the deck of an anchored boat as they prey before breaking their fast during the fasting month of Ramadan in Karachi, Pakistan, on May 15. Dhaka, Bangladesh Monks at the Dharmarajik Buddhist Vihara in Dhaka's Sabujbagh have been distributing Iftar among the poor every day during Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims, for several years. This photo was taken on May 15. Rafah, Gaza Palestinians break their fast during an iftar dinner near the rubble of a residential building destroyed by Israeli warplanes in Rafah, Gaza on May 14. Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump joins an iftar dinner, which breaks a daylong fast, celebrating Islam's holy month of Ramadan, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, on May 13. Herat, Afghanistan Afghan soldiers pray as they wait to break their fast on May 13. Jakarta, Indonesia Muslims and Chinese community enjoy breaking fast together during the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan at Dharma Bhakti Tample, Jakarta, on May 13. Tehran, Iran Iranians gather for the street iftar (fast-breaking) dinner tradition at Pirozi district in Tehran, Iran on May 13. Cairo, Egypt People preare to break their fast at the Al-Azhar mosque on May 12. Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladeshi volunteer prepares Ifter food for the people to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on May 11. Christchurch, New Zealand An armed police officer greets members of the Muslim community in front of Al Noor mosque as they arrive for the iftar, on May 11 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Hebron, Palestine Elderly Palestinian men shop for pickled produce at a stall in a market in the old city of the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on May 11. Harare, Zimbabwe A child poses for a photo with holy Quran at "Seke Muslim Orphanage" in Chitungwiza town of Harare, Zimbabwe on May 11. Jerusalem Palestinian Muslim worshippers pray in the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on May 10. Nairobi, Kenya Muslim worshipers attend prayers at the Jamia mosque in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 10. Karachi, Pakistan People offer prayers in Karachi, Pakistan, on May 10. Jakarta, Indonesia Muslim men take a rest after attending prayers at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 10. Beijing, China A young boy watches as Muslim men pray at a mosque in Beijing, China on May 10. Sanaa, Yemen A Yemeni man reads the Koran at the Great Mosque in the old city of the capital Sanaa, Yemen on May 9. Najaf, Iraq An Iraqi Shi'ite muslim woman is seen at the al-Imam Ali mosque, during the holy month of Ramadan in Najaf, Iraq May 9, 2019. Srinagar, India During Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset. (Pictured) Kashmiri Muslims offer prayers on the first day of Ramadan in Srinagar, India on May 7. Frankfurt, Germany While the adult men pray, a six-year-old has made himself comfortable on the carpet during the midday prayer in the Abu Bakr mosque on May 7 in Frankfurt, Germany. Tunis, Tunisia A Tunisian vendor displays dates at a central market in Tunis during the second day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on May 7. Zonguldak, Turkey Miners have their first Suhoor meal (Pre-Dawn Meal) of the holy Islamic fasting month of Ramadan at a coal mine beneath the ground in Kilimli district of Zonguldak province along the western Black Sea coast region of Turkey on May 6. Yogyakarta, Indonesia Indonesian Muslims arranging an Iftar (fast-breaking) dinner of the holy month of Ramadhan at Jogokariyan Mosque in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on May 6. Gaza City A Palestinian boy hold a homemade sparkler after breaking the fast on the first day of Ramadan in Gaza City, on May 6. Washington D.C. Muslims attend an iftar (fast-breaking dinner) on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan at Diyanet Center of America (DCA) in Washington, on May 6. Rawalpindi, Pakistan A Pakistani Muslim poses as he tries on a traditional prayer cap at a shop in Rawalpindi on May 6, ahead of the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Jakarta, Indonesia Muslim women pray on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 5. Shahr-e-Ray, Iran A cleric looks through binoculars to spot the new moon that signals the start of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan, at the shrine of the Shiite Saint Imam Abdulazim in Shahr-e-Ray, south of Tehran, Iran, on May 5.


From the University of Miami (also known as "The U") to the Cleveland Browns facility in Berea, Ohio, the distance is 1,250 miles. Apparently for the Browns that distance is just a number - and at this rate, it's the amount of Hurricanes the Orange and Brown will have on their roster by the end of this season. The University of Miami is known for producing NFL-caliber football players, and Cleveland has had its fair share of former Hurricanes. Most notable is quarterback Bernie Kosar, who played at "The U" from 1982-1985. Before general manager John Dorsey's tenure in Cleveland, running back Duke Johnson and tight end David Njoku came to the Browns from Miami. Since Dorsey began making roster additions to the Browns, he has added six additional players from The U. The first addition Dorsey made was selecting defensive lineman Chad Thomas with the No. 67 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The jury is still out on Thomas, but as of right now it is fair to chalk up that one as a miss. Midway through last season, the Browns added linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong via waivers. Armstrong re-signed with the Browns this offseason but is not a lock to make the team. Pass rusher Olivier Vernon has the opportunity to be the most impactful of the former Hurricanes, strengthening a defensive line unit that needed help rushing the pass rusher on the edge opposite Myles Garrett. Vernon was acquired earlier this offseason in a deal with the New York Giants involving guard Kevin Zeitler. For the second consecutive year, Dorsey drafted a defensive player from Miami. Defensive back Sheldrick Redwine was selected with the No. 119 pick, creating competition at the safety position. The Browns released former fourth-round pick Derrick Kindred earlier this offseason, and Redwine could be an upgrade over Kindred. Apparently the culture of Hurricanes football has attracted Dorsey, who has since added cornerback Jhavonte Dean and running back Trayone Gray to the roster as undrafted free agents. They face an uphill climb to make the 53-man roster come September. They have fellow Miami alums Alonzo Highsmith and Eliot Wolf in the front office to lean on. There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason for the influx of Hurricanes on the Browns roster other than the simple fact that they are overall good football players. As a bonus, the football alumnus of Miami were a part of a coaching change in which the program shifted from Al Golden to Mark Richt. Under Richt, The U saw a turnaround that featured a 10-3 season in 2018 and was a College Football Playoff contender for the majority of the season. There may be some similarities in Cleveland that those former Hurricanes are acquainted to, considering the Browns are undergoing a coaching change of their own. There is no telling how many players from The U will be on the roster come Week 1, but as of now they have the opportunity to make a big impact on the success of this year's Browns team. That 1,250-mile trip has become much more than just a spring break trip for some Northeast Ohioans - it has become a pipeline to the NFL and for the Browns. Hopefully, with the impact those former Hurricanes look to make this season, those Northeast Ohioans will have Super Bowl memorabilia to wear on their next trip down south. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players This video from behind the bench might be the best view of Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater Giants' Daniel Jones opens voluntary workouts as QB3 Roundup: Bill Nye's Comments; Seinfeld Finales Ranked; The Office's Streaming Future Report: Chicago Bulls could offer top-6 pick for Lonzo Ball in trade