BOSTON (AP) -- St. Louis goalie Jordan Binnington was waiting patiently, as NHL rookies learn to do, while the Stanley Cup was passed from teammate to teammate across the recently conquered ice of the new Boston Garden. Thirteen Blues took their turn with the iconic trophy, raising it above their heads, lowering it for a kiss, posing for a picture. BOX SCORE: BLUES 4, BRUINS 1 Finally, understudy Jake Allen gave the starter a little shove, and the Game 7 star timidly skated forward to receive the Cup and cap off one of the great rookie runs in NHL history. Binnington stopped 32 shots, and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Ryan O'Reilly scored for the fourth straight game Wednesday night to lead the Blues to a 4-1 victory over Boston in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and their first NHL championship. "To bring a Cup to a city for a first time is crazy. Tough to put into words," forward Jaden Schwartz said on the ice as players and team officials took their turns caressing their new bauble. "These fans have been waiting a long time. It's exciting. We're going to have a lot of fun with it." O'Reilly added an assist, Alex Pietrangelo had a goal and an assist and Brayden Schenn and Zach Sanford also scored for St. Louis, which had the worst record in the league in early January but won 30 of their final 49 regular-season games. "Once we pulled it together, we were tough to beat," said coach Craig Berube, who took over when Mike Yeo was fired in November. He is the fourth coach in the past 11 years hired in midseason to lead his team to the NHL title. Behind Binnington, the Blues eliminated the Jets in six games, the Stars in seven and then knocked out the Sharks in six to reach the final for the first time since 1970. That year, the Blues lost in Boston when Bobby Orr flew through the air after scoring his Cup-clincher -- a goal that is commemorated in bronze outside the building. "It's pretty crazy how things come full circle like that," Sanford said. "You know, this team deserves it more than anyone, I think. This is the best group of guys ever. We put in the work, and we earned it." In a physical series that left Bruins captain Zdeno Chara with a broken jaw and saw two Blues suspended for head hits, the teams took turns winning the first three games, with Binnington getting pulled from a 7-2 loss in Game 3. St. Louis won the next two to move one win from the title, but Boston erupted for five goals in Game 6 on Sunday to force the series to the limit. Boston had home-ice advantage, along with a huge edge in Stanley Cup and Game 7 experience: Five Bruins remained from the team that beat Vancouver in seven to win the franchise's sixth title in 2011, then returned to the final two years later. But it was the rookie Binnington -- not the 2014 Vezina Trophy winner Tuukka Rask -- who took a shutout into the final minutes Wednesday. The Blues were never really in danger after scoring twice in the final few minutes of the first period. "He bounced back. We knew he would," Pietrangelo said. "Unbelievable first period. His confidence, his swagger, his belief in himself -- unbelievable." Rask, who had been the favorite for the postseason MVP if the Bruins had won, stopped 16 shots. The Bruins outshot St. Louis 33-20, but Matt Grzelcyk scored Boston's only goal. The Blues went ahead at the end of the first period on goals from O'Reilly and Pietrangelo about three minutes apart. The second period was scoreless, then Schenn made it 3-0 with 8:35 to play and Sanford put it out of reach before the Bruins spoiled Binnington's bid for a shutout. "I'm sure there's a bright, bright future for this team," Chara said. "I'm sure everyone pictured it differently, and we believed that it was there for us. That's sports. You've got to kind of take those and move on." Returning to the site of their last appearance in the final, the Blues won for the third time in Boston this series and an NHL record-tying 10th time in the postseason. O'Reilly won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason MVP. He is the first player since Wayne Gretzky to score in four consecutive Stanley Cup Final games. Not so surprising with Gretzky, who is the NHL's leading regular-season and playoff scorer. But O'Reilly had just three goals in his first 22 postseason games. "The guy was a beast all playoffs," Schenn said. "He deserves it. He's a hell of a player. Binnington's a beast. What a team to be a part of." Boston will have to console itself with the two major sports championships it has already won in the past year, or the dozen trophies that have been chauffeured through Boston in a parade of the city's iconic, amphibious Duck Boats. Three of them have come at St. Louis' expense, including the cathartic 2004 Red Sox World Series title that ended an 86-year drought. Now it's St. Louis breaking through against an Original Six franchise with a half-dozen banners already. "They've been a historical team. They've won so many Cups," Blues defenseman Vince Dunn said. "We came into the season with a lot of hopes, and we let each other down a bit for the start of the season. But there was no doubt in our minds that we couldn't come back and come out on top." The Bruins tried to harness all the local karma they could. Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman and Julian Edelman waved a banner before the game while wearing David Ortiz jerseys; the Red Sox slugger is recuperating just a mile or so away from an assassination attempt in his native Dominican Republic. Retired Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling also was in the crowd, wearing his World Series ring and a Bruins jersey. Portable party Rob Gronkowski also made an appearance on the video board. And the Bruins responded, dominating for long stretches of time except in the way that mattered most. The Blues had just one shot on goal heading into the final minutes of the first period, but they scored first when O'Reilly deflected a shot from Jay Bouwmeester into the net. Then with just 8 seconds left in the period and Bruins forward Brad Marchand tentative on a line change, Pietrangelo beat Rask to make it 2-0. Bouwmeester played in 1,184 regular-season games -- the third most among active players who had not gotten their names etched on the Stanley Cup. That earned him the honor of being the first player to receive the trophy from Pietrangelo, the captain. "It was awesome," he said. "I've been waiting a long time, and I'm pretty honored that he gave it to me." ------ More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP--Sports Related slideshow: 2019 Stanley Cup Finals (Provided by imagn)


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS)   Domestic violence charges have been dismissed against Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera. Herrera appeared in an Atlantic City municipal courtroom around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. He was charged with simple assault for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend inside the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 27. His girlfriend dropped her complaint and the judge dismissed the case. BREAKING Girlfriend drops assault complaint so judge dismisses case against @Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera   Cleve Bryan CBS3 (@CleveBryan) July 3, 2019 Prosecutors say since this incident happened inside a hotel room and the girlfriend was the only witness there was not enough evidence for them to proceed with an independent case. Herrera did not answer questions before or after the court hearing. He has 60 days to complete the counseling he is enrolled in or prosecutors may reopen the case. It is unclear what type of counseling it is at this time. 'You Don't Hit Girls': Phillies Fans React To Odubel Herrera's Arrest For Alleged Domestic Violence He was seen leaving court holding his girlfriend's hand. Odubel Herrera's girlfriend holds his hand leaving court after dropping assault complaint. Will @Phillies and their fans be so quick to embrace him? pic.twitter.com/Zqzea1VwSd   Cleve Bryan CBS3 (@CleveBryan) July 3, 2019 The MLB put Herrera on administrative until at least Friday. There is no word from the league on their investigation at this time.


NORTH BERWICK, Scotland   Jane Park, Anne van Dam and Mi Hyang Lee took advantage of calm conditions in the opening round of the Ladies Scottish Open on Thursday, shooting 8-under 63s to share the lead. Lee won the Ladies Scottish Open two years ago at Dundonald. The veteran Park and the rookie van Dam are seeking their first LPGA Tour victories. Moriya Jutanugarn was one shot back on a sunny day of low scoring at The Renaissance Club, a resort links next to Muirfield on Scotland's East coast. Players were bracing for wind and rain on Friday. ''When I see the forecast, today is like best day and then tomorrow is worst day,'' Lee said. ''So my plan, my kind of plan was I try to make a lot of birdies.'' Van Dam, a long-hitting Dutch player known for viral videos of her swing, hit a 5-iron to 4 feet for eagle on the par-5 first hole and 6-iron to 3 feet for another eagle on the par-5 12th. She wasn't pleased that tees were moved up on several holes, including those where she took full advantage. Full-field scores from the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open ''It's just disappointing, on a day like today, the weather was just perfect. I saw no need to do that,'' van Dam said. ''You're talking to the best players in the world in the females' game. I don't think we need any short courses, not at all. If it's a day like tomorrow, when it rains a lot, fine.'' Van Dam is seeking to lock up her spot on Europe's Solheim Cup team along with ensuring full LPGA Tour playing privileges next season. ''I'm just looking forward to playing a solid week of golf,'' she said. ''Whatever happens at the end of the week, I can't control that.'' Su Oh, Caroline Hedwall and Chella Choi each shot 65. Defending champion Ariya Jutanugarn, winless since last year's triumph at Gullane, opened with a 69. Park dedicated her round to her husband, Pete Godfrey, who caddies for Ariya Jutanugarn and celebrated his birthday on Thursday. ''I think he's going to ditch me and go play North Berwick,'' Park said about her husband's birthday plans. ''So that means I've got a day to myself. We might go to dinner later, but yeah, he's going to play golf.'' Numerous top players are skipping the event after back-to-back majors in Europe, including the winners of those championships, top-ranked Jin Young Ko (Evian Championship) and Hinako Shibuno (Women's British Open).


HANOVER, N.H.   Meg and Tavis Doucette couldn't recall what happened to Al Franken. "I have it somewhere in my memory. I sort of recall that," Meg said, as she waited in a college bar on a Friday night in June to hear Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York   whom many Democrats have held responsible for Franken's political exit. "Yeah, that's not even on my radar. I didn't even really know to be honest," her son, Tavis, added. "Now I feel bad. I have to go research that." Franken, the former senator from Minnesota, may not be on the Doucettes' minds as they weigh 2020 Democratic candidates. But some high-powered donors and party heavyweights, whose opinion tends to play an outsize role at this stage of the primary, have not moved past Franken's 2017 resignation. Gillibrand herself, at times, has seemingly been at pains to do so. After Gillibrand became the first senator to publicly call for Franken to step down, setting off a wave of over two dozen other Democratic senators to also call for his resignation, many elite donors who had once supported her hesitated. Some said they viewed Gillibrand's actions as opportunistic and self-serving , especially as the presidential election neared. For months, the common explanation about why the high-profile senator from New York long seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party has failed to break through in the presidential primary has centered around this dynamic. Many political insiders have viewed Gillibrand's low fundraising and polling numbers   she hovers at a half percent in polling averages   as evidence of a backlash. Democratic voters and donors, the thinking goes, were upset after Gillibrand became the first senator to publicly pressure Franken to resign after multiple women accused him of inappropriate behavior. Gillibrand's campaign itself used Franken as a scapegoat to explain why she was raising significantly less as a presidential candidate than she did in her Senate re-election race last year. In a memo obtained by The New York Times , her campaign reportedly said that there was "no question" that Gillibrand's first-quarter fundraising was negatively affect by those "who continue to punish Kirsten for standing up for her values and for women." Still, in conversations with voters in early primary states, many say they aren't thinking of Franken when it comes to making a decision on who to support in the primary. "What was interesting about Gillibrand is she immediately wanted to talk about Al Franken and how she responded to that. For me, as much as that is important, it wasn't what I was super interested in hearing about," said Emily Van Kirk of Iowa, recalling attending an event with Gillibrand at the beginning of the year. In the early days of her campaign, Gillibrand frequently addressed Franken's resignation in her stump speech. "I am a long way away from picking my candidate, and I will certainly be considering a handful of them, including Gillibrand. That's why I'm here   so I can get more than just the soundbite," George Sykes, a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, said at a coffee shop meet-and-greet with Gillibrand earlier this month, adding that he doesn't have an opinion about the Franken resignation. "I didn't particularly pay attention to it." Gillibrand says she has backed away from her initial strategy of explaining her thought process on Franken, recognizing that most voters aren't interested in hearing about him. His name hardly comes up anymore, she said recently. "No, not really, to be honest," Gillibrand said in a phone interview with NBC News just ahead of the first Democratic debate last week, when asked if she hears from voters about Franken. "It seems to be something that some elite Democrats, elite Democratic donors, care about. But no, when I am on the campaign trail people ask me about how to get access to health care, they ask me about how they can get better public schools or free college, or how we can get better job training." While Franken could help make sense of Gillibrand's low fundraising numbers from big-dollar donors who once supported her, it still does not fully capture why she has failed to garner more grassroots support and continues to lag behind candidates such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who has sworn off big donors all together. The diagnosis for Gillibrand's campaign headaches is more than just an Al Franken hangover. But many Democratic strategists and party leaders say they're left puzzled. "I just really don't know. I am kind of at a loss for words right now," said Adrienne Elrod, a Democratic strategist, as she grappled to explain Gillibrand's struggling candidacy. "I think her campaign is a little confused, too." Some party leaders say Gillibrand's problems started back home in New York. As other Democratic presidential candidates locked down home state support, Gillibrand struggled to get endorsements from the New York delegation. Some even publicly questioned the viability of her candidacy. "I think that there was some lack of institutional support early on that contributed to a narrative that her run might be more quixotic than others," said Basil Smikle, a Democratic strategist and the former executive director of the New York Democratic Party, adding that this dynamic "contributed to a low enthusiasm with her at the start." Others say that Gillibrand's decision to brand herself as the feminist candidate in the race has fallen flat, especially in a Democratic primary where voters expect all candidates to speak to issues such as women's reproductive health care and paid family leave. "She had a very mom-centric launch, which isn't as effective when you are in a race against other moms that are talking about more than just that," Rebecca Katz, a New York-based Democratic strategist, said in a phone interview with NBC News. On the campaign trail, voters echo this sentiment. "Women's issues are very important to me," said Cass Olsen, a New Hampshire retiree, after attending a meet-and-greet with Gillibrand. "But they can be   and they are being   addressed by men and other women as well. So I don't know how it plays out with her. I am still unsure." And Gillibrand's stump speech, which is centered around the importance of female representation in politics, has left some progressives with a sour taste in their mouths. Gillibrand, they say, has not always practiced what she preaches. "She has really advanced the feminist causes throughout the country … but it's troubling to see that she hasn't gotten off the sidelines more for women in New York," said Katz, pointing out that Gillibrand endorsed Gov. Andrew Cuomo and then-Rep. Joe Crowley over their female Democratic challengers. Many voters and party leaders say that what's holding Gillibrand back is lack of exposure. She's had good moments   from launching her campaign outside of Trump Tower to being one of the first candidates to visit Georgia in the wake of the state's near-total abortion ban   but none have managed to stick with the public, the way Kamala Harris grabbed the spotlight when she shared the stage with Gillibrand at last week's Democratic debate. "I don't know how people get the name recognition," said Karen Zurheide, 63, at a women's health care roundtable with Gillibrand. "A lot of people have gotten a breakout moment and she just has not had that." Sean McElwee, co-founder of Data for Progress, a progressive think tank, agreed. "It's a really big field and so there are a lot of people not making a dent in the polls," he said. "It can feel like a vicious cycle: You're not covered so you don't move up in the polls, and you don't move up in the polls so you aren't covered."


The prime of professional athletes' careers doesn't last forever, but there are many examples of those who have defied age and performed well later in their careers. Here's a look at 16 of some of the most successful athletes who have evaded the tolls of Father Time by thriving since turning 35 (in no particular order): Tom Brady, 41   active. The New England Patriots quarterback has six Super Bowl rings, including last season   another Pro Bowl campaign. Brady's a surefire Hall of Famer and will be in the debate for the best ever based on both success (he's a four-time Super Bowl MVP, three-time season MVP) and durability (2019 will be his 20th season). But his playoff success in the latter stages of his career stands out, starting with the fact that he has played in more Super Bowls (nine) than road playoff games (seven). According to Pro Football Reference , Brady's statistics since turning 35 would still rank him fourth all-time in playoff passing yards (5,284), sixth in playoff touchdowns (34) and ninth in player passer rating (95.3). Not bad for a sixth-round pick. 'BETTER LATE THAN NEVER': Phoenix man tries college football at 37 MAKE IT HAPPEN: Five deals we want to done before MLB trading deadline Tiger Woods, 43   active. The 15-time major golf champ is widely regarded as one of the best golfers   and athletes   of the generation. After bursting onto the scene in the late 1990s (winning the 1997 Masters by a record 12 strokes), Woods remained a dominant force by winning 13 major championships stretching into his 30s. While personal and health struggles kept Woods without a major title for the early part of this decade, he punctuated a comeback from back surgery by winning the 2019 Masters   fist-pumping like he did in his 20s and showing optimism for his 40s. Serena Williams, 37   active. The 23-time Grand Slam tennis champ has gone on a majors drought since her daughter was born in 2017 after her Australian Open title (while eight weeks pregnant). But she's been in three finals since   in the 2018 U.S. Open, plus Wimbledon the last two years   and remains the top name in major tournaments. While Williams' career achievements have come early and in the middle of her career, she'd been at her most dominant form well into her 30s   winning four consecutive majors (the 2014 U.S. Open, 2015 Australian Open, 2015 French Open and 2015 Wimbledon). Jaromir Jagr, age 47   active. The right wing played in the NHL until 2018, spanning a three-decade-plus long career in the league and overseas that began in 1990. He has the second most points in NHL history and became the oldest to record a hat trick in 2015 while playing at a high level into his 40s. He's still playing in the Czech Republic Hockey League. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, retired age 43. The Hall of Fame big man known for his skyhook and goggles won four of his six career NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers after he turned 35. He played at an All-Star level right up until his retirement. He was Finals MVP in '85 at age 38 and first-team All-NBA in '86 at 39. Barry Bonds, retired age 43. Bonds won four consecutive MVP awards from 2001-04   all in his late 30s   and went on to become the oldest player to win the NL batting title at 38 in 2002. Significant circumstantial evidence tying Bonds to the BALCO doping scandal is for now keeping him out of the Hall of Fame. Roger Federer, 37   active. Federer's tennis legacy will be tied to both greatness and longevity. The 20-time Grand Slam tennis champ (the record holder for men's players) is ahead of current tennis juggernauts Rafael Nadal (16) and Novak Djokovic (16) in majors but perhaps most impressive about Federer's career has been his ability to challenge both those players in semifinals and championships   and stay right behind them in ATP rankings. In his prime, Federer was the world No. 1 for a record 237 consecutive weeks, a stretch in which he achieved the coveted Career Grand Slam. His epic five-set tiebreaker loss to Djokovic in the Wimbledon final this month will sting , but the performance also encapsulates Federer's redefining of an age barrier in the sport. Babe Didrikson Zaharias, died at 45 . Before the renowned golfer died of cancer in 1956, she was still at the top of her game and atop the LPGA Tour. She won the U.S. Open, her 10th and final career major, by 12 strokes at age 43 in 1954. A two-time gold medalist in track and field at the 1932 Olympics, she is considered one of the best female athletes of all-time. Jack Nicklaus, retired age 65. The golfing legend won six of his record 18 major championships after 35, including the 1986 Masters when a 46-year-old Nicklaus became the oldest winner in the tournament's history. Gordie Howe, retired age 52. He earned his 20th and 21st NHL All-Star selections after turning 39 and made his final NHL appearance in his 50s. The former MVP spearheaded the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cup titles in his 26-season career and topped 90 points four times when he came out of retirement to play alongside his sons in the World Hockey Association. Bernard Hopkins, retired age 51 . Nicknamed "The Executioner," Hopkins was known for his longevity and productivity at an older age. Hopkins became the oldest world champion ever when he beat Jean Pascal at 46 for the WBC light heavyweight title. Then, at 49, he beat Beibut Shumenov in a split decision for the WBA and IBF light heavyweight titles. Martina Navratilova, retired age 49. Revered for her prowess on the singles (18 Grand Slams) and doubles (31 Grand Slams) courts in the 1980s and early '90s, Navratilova un-retired in 2000 to punctuate her career. She went on to win 12 more doubles titles and three more mixed doubles Grand Slams. That puts her total mark at 59 Grand Slams. Navratilova also won a singles match in the first round of Wimbledon in 2004 at age 47   making her the oldest player to win a Grand Slam singles match in the open era. Satchel Paige, retired age 48. Paige became the oldest rookie in MLB history at 42 after the league was desegregated. He brought more than two decades of experience and prowess from the Negro Leagues. He pitched for 40 years in all and went 28-31 with a 3.31 ERA in five MLB seasons with the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Browns. In 1965, at age 59, he pitched three innings and gave up one hit in a return game with the Kansas City Athletics. Nolan Ryan, retired age 46. Ryan led the league in strikeouts for four consecutive years, the last of which was when he was 43. He also had two of his record seven career no-hitters after 43. George Blanda, retired age 48. Blanda played 26 seasons of pro football in the AFL and NFL over the course of four decades from 1949-1975. The former quarterback and placekicker retired in 1976 as the oldest to play at 48. He topped 3,000 passing yards after age 36 and 37 and made 62.7% of his field-goal attempts after turning 40. Dara Torres, retired age 45. The American swimmer made multiple comebacks in her career. She returned to the pool for the 2000 Olympics after seven years out of competitive swimming and then again at the 2008 Games   where she became the oldest U.S. Olympic swimmer in history at age 41 and the first American swimmer to compete in five Olympic Games (1984, 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2008). In U.S. trials for the 2008 Beijing Games, she set an American record for the 50-meter freestyle, then won silver in the 50-meter freestyle, 4×100-meter medley relay, and 4×100-meter freestyle relay at that Olympics. Honorable mentions: George Foreman, Gaylord Perry, Phil Mickelson, Roger Clemens, Phil Niekro, Pete Rose, Hank Aaron, Randy Johnson, Bartolo Colon, Brett Favre, Drew Brees, Jerry Rice, Adam Vinatieri, John Stockton, Chris Chelios, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Top 16 athletes over 35 of all-time: From Tom Brady to Serena Williams to Gordie Howe Related slideshow: 2019 NFL draft: The top picks (Provided by imagn)


Gelong Thubten tells me he's meditating mid-sentence. The Buddhist monk, 47, is the author of A Monk's Guide to Happiness: Meditation For the 21st Century and a pioneer in mindfulness meditation teaching so subtle that he claims he's slipped into "countless ... micro moments of meditation" while we've been speaking. "I just did it again," says the monk, dressed in full robes on the first floor of The Picturehouse in Piccadilly Circus. "I felt the ground under my feet and, right now, I'm feeling the chair under my body." He finds these micro-rests "incredibly energising", turning moments of stress and exhaustion into opportunities to recentre. Thubten has digested 26 years of monastic training into the handbook, a guide to practising upwards of five-minute meditative spells. His book has shot to the top of the bestseller charts on Amazon, and he's flown around the world for consultations and workshops by the likes of Google, LinkedIn, the UN and Hollywood executives. At the UN "my role was how you can use mindfulness to communicate better between groups who would normally be at loggerheads, and how you can use mindfulness to stay true to your principles and not drown in stress. If you want to do something good for the world you've got to have a very strong, very focused, very positive mind." British parliamentarians, fear not: Thubten emphasises the importance of having a nemesis, or enemy, on whom to practise "radical gratitude". He says: "The fastest path to enlightenment is for people to insult you. We have an opportunity to develop forgiveness, which is a high form of compassion. "We're stressed now because of technology," he says. "OK, we're not living through the Black Death, but there's a kind of low-level stress that permeates everything." He's excited about brain scans of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex partly because of his work with neuroscientist Ash Ranpura and comedian Ruby Wax researching How to Be Human, a stage show that examines stress and the human mind. He and Wax, who has a masters in mindfulness from Oxford University, met at a conference in Stockholm, and she invited him to live with her. There's a kind of low-level stress that permeates everything   multi-layered distractions that are jarring. Gelong Thubten Research, he says, shows mindfulness reinforces "brain regions that are connected to focus and calm". This is what he was looking for when he was ordained at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland at the age of 21. Thubten grew up in London. His father was a computer software engineer and his mother an actor in EastEnders. His parents divorced when he was 17, "a shattering situation". He studied English literature at Oxford University but didn't finish his degree, moving to New York to pursue a career in acting   but he had a breakdown, "burning the candle at both ends". Spiritual growth, via a five-month vow of silence, awaited. "Being a monk isn't for everyone," he says. "But mindfulness is."


Every day, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier wakes up with the goal of returning to the NFL. Despite suffering a horrific back injury in December 2017, Shazier remains steadfast in his goal of playing again and even more. Shazier spoke about his continued rehab and it is truly inspiring to see his positivity and focus on returning to football despite long odds against it. "I still want to make the Hall of Fame, still want to be the best linebacker in the NFL," Shazier said. "I'm not giving up on my goals, and the doctors said don't give up on my goals, so there's no problem with me doing that. I'm just going to keep working, and hopefully I'm going to be back as soon as I can." As Steelers' Ryan Shazier pursues comeback from spinal injury, former Plantation High teammate helps guide him through rehab https://t.co/junQEKiu1Q - Plantation Football (@PHSColonelsFB) June 26, 2019 The Steelers have stuck by Shazier throughout this entire process. Last season they kept Shazier's fifth-year option and paid him more than $8.7 million and signed Shazier to a new one-year deal this offseason as well. It's hard to say if Shazier will ever play football again but when you see how far he's come, can anyone really tell him he won't? MORE: NBA trade rumor rankings: The latest on Bradley Beal Tom Brady took a selfie with his friend, Peyton Manning, and NFL fans had some great jokes Roundup: Donald Trump Subreddit Quarantined, Kevin Love Gets Expensive Steve Austin Pendant, Tristan Thompson Buys New Mansion Davante Adams already conducting the Darnell Savage hype train Everything to know about Tyreek Hill's meeting with NFL investigators


Chinatown , North Beach In this edition, an Inner Sunset sub shop expands to Chinatown, a Taiwanese fruit tea spot opens in Chinatown and a short-lived Mexican restaurant shutters in North Beach. Openings Chinatown Irving Subs (112 Waverly Pl.) Irving Subs , which opened its first location in the Inner Sunset (1298 12th Ave.) a little over four years ago, has debuted a second location at 112 Waverly Place in Chinatown. Owner Crystina Lee told Hoodline that she chose to expand to Waverly Place because she grew up in Chinatown, and has a special connection to it. The new location offers the same menu as the original, with specialty subs like "The Giants" (thick-cut bacon, cheddar and avocado) and "The Warriors" (salami, mild coppa, mortadella, provolone and roasted red peppers). The menu also includes low-carb wrap options and salads. Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea (870 Washington St.) Veteran Hoodline tipster Al M. also alerted us to a new bubble tea spot in Chinatown. As of this week, Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea has opened at 870 Washington St. This is Yifang's third Bay Area location and second in San Francisco (the others are at the Stonestown mall and in Berkeley). It serves teas in flavors like passion fruit and winter melon, as well as classic tea lattes and salted "creama" teas. All can be accessorized with add-ons like boba, red beans and fresh fruit. The shop also has a mobile app that allows tea fans to order ahead and skip the line. Closure North Beach Adolfo's (1318 Grant St.) According to Hoodline tipster Al M., North Beach Mexican eatery Adolfo's has closed. Yelpers have reported the closure as well, and the restaurant's phone is disconnected. It was a brief run for the restaurant, which just opened in March in the space previously occupied by sandwich outfit DIP. We've reached out to the owners and haven't yet heard back as to whether they plan to reopen, or whether the closure is permanent. Thank you to veteran tipster Al M. If you've seen something new (or closing) in the neighborhood, text your tips and photos to (415) 200-3233, or email tips@hoodline.com. If we use your info in a story, we'll give you credit.


What was expected is now official - the Broncos have signed 28-year-old running back Theo Riddick to a one-year contract, KUSA-TV's Mike Klis first reported Friday evening. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but we do know Denver had $3,739,792 in remaining salary cap space before signing for the ex-Lions tailback. Riddick will likely compete for the third-down role, a position that belonged to Devontae Booker last season. The roster spots of Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman are safe but the addition of Riddick could mean that Booker's time with the Broncos is coming to an end . Booker's best trait is arguably his ability to be used as a receiver out of the backfield and Riddick has him beat in that category. Booker hauled in 38 receptions last season; Riddick caught 61 passes. Since he entered the league in 2016, Booker has scored seven total touchdowns - one of them was a catch. Riddick has scored 11 touchdowns since 2016, including seven touchdown receptions. He certainly appears to be an upgrade. Booker's fate isn't sealed just yet, though. He'll get a chance to compete with Riddick for a spot on the roster during preseason. MORE: Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Stephen A. Smith rips the Yankees over quiet trade deadline in an epic rant Dez Bryant: Saints will get first opportunity to sign me Sean McVay, Rams are flipping the script on practice and the preseason Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp


Lionel Messi appears eager for Barcelona's Ernesto Valverde to remain in charge of the club next season after trying to shift the blame of the club's exit at the hand of Liverpool in the Champions League away from their head coach. Barcelona took a three-goal lead to Anfield in a second leg which appeared a formality, but Anfield hosted one of its greatest ever European nights to see Liverpool through to another Champions League final. Manager Valverde was thrown to the wolves after their defeat and remains at risk of losing his job, but club legend Messi insists that only the players are to blame for Barcelona's failure in Europe's elite competition. "I think the coach has done an impressive job," Messi said, quoted by Mundo Deportivo . "I think in that elimination against Liverpool , he is practically blameless. We are the only ones to blame for that match. "It was unfortunate the match we played, the image we left behind. That happened two years in a row, that we missed out on the Champions League final. The truth is what happened cannot be allowed. We were playing a final. "He will be as guilty as everyone else in the locker room but the ones who [are most to blame] are us." Messi added that he wants to work with Barcelona's double-winning manager beyond this season, amid pressure on the club's decision makers to make a change this summer. "I would like Valverde] to continue," he added. "You may like it or not, but as we play this year we can win another double. But this is a very big spot. In these two years, two games were lost. It is true that they tainted us but beyond that, the rest was good."


Panthers quarterback Cam Newton provided an update on his right shoulder's recovery from arthroscopic surgery and said that he feels positive about where things are right now. Newton has not gotten the green light to resume throwing and hopes to get it before training camp, but isn't sure when that clearance is going to come. He is sure that he's feeling much better than he was when the Panthers shut him down for the final two weeks of the 2018 season. "I'm feeling great now ," Newton said, via David Newton of ESPN.com. "I feel like I do have full strength right now. But me telling the doctor, that is different than, you know, whatever the clearance process may be." Newton said he's working with the training staff to come up with a plan for his eventual return to practice and a protocol for avoiding setbacks that involves "staying on top of the signs before things kind of roll off the hinges." That would be in the best interest of all involved in Carolina, but Newton's recent history of shoulder issues will make the situation one to continue to watch. Related slideshow: The No. 1 pick the year you were born (provided by Yardbarker)


Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had his neck evaluated by several doctors this week to determine if he needed surgery to repair injuries suffered in a car accident and he's reportedly come to a decision. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Pierre-Paul will not have any surgery . That surgery was expected to keep him out five-to-six months and Rapoport reports that the hope is that the non-surgical option will have him back on the field during the regular season. That's not a sure thing and head coach Bruce Arians said on Friday that the team is hopeful that they'll have him back, but that it's too early to know if that's a realistic possibility. Pierre-Paul was injured in a single-car accident on in South Florida on May 2. He led the team with 12.5 sacks during the 2018 season.


It has been a precipitous drop-off over the last two years for the Wizards, who racked up 49 wins and pushed the Celtics to a seventh game in the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2016-17 season. A year later, they backed into the playoffs as the No. 8 seed before being eliminated in the first round. This season, they cratered out of the postseason picture entirely, finishing the season with a 32-50 record and an unclear picture of when their injured   and increasingly expensive   franchise point guard will be able to return to the court. Here are five key questions facing the franchise this summer: 1. Who is running the front office? As our front office shakeup tracker shows, the Wizards are the only team that has ousted its previous top executive this spring and hasn't yet identified a replacement. After targeting Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly, Washington was unable to convince him to leave Denver. The team has also conducted multiple interviews with former Cavs and Hawks GM Danny Ferry, Thunder executive Troy Weaver, and interim GM Tommy Sheppard, but has yet to commit to any of those candidates. Sheppard is running the show for now, and with every passing day, it looks increasingly likely that he'll be the one making the calls for the Wizards this summer. After all, the draft is less than three weeks away, and the free agent period will begin in a month. There's not a lot of time left for someone new to come in and make sweeping changes to the organization's philosophy and offseason big boards. It's possible that the Wizards are still waiting on an executive whose team is active in the playoffs   perhaps Larry Harris of the Warriors or even Masai Ujiri of the Raptors. But if not, it would be in owner Ted Leonsis' best interests to resolve the situation sooner rather than later. This will be a big offseason for the Wizards, and leaving the front office in limbo with the draft rights around the corner isn't the best way to kick it off. 2. What can or should the Wizards do with John Wall ? The biggest issue facing the Wizards' new head of basketball operations is what do with Wall. The point guard's super-max extension, which will pay him a projected $38.15M in 2019-20 and $170.91M over four years, goes into effect in July, but he won't be ready to play by opening night. Wall is still recovering from a torn Achilles, which is a scary proposition for a player whose best traits are his speed and explosiveness. Even if Wall makes a full recovery, he'll be 29 years old by the time he gets back on the court and 32 by the final year of his contract. It's not hard to see why the deal is viewed by NBA observers as one of the least team-friendly pacts in the league. For now though, there's not really a lot the Wizards can do about Wall's contract. With four years left on it, waiving and stretching it isn't a realistic option. A trade doesn't make sense either, since Washington would have to attach way too many other assets to make it worthwhile. All the team can really do is wait it out and hope that Wall comes back strong and the contract starts looking a little more manageable in a year or two. With Wall's salary taking up 35% of the cap and reducing the Wizards' flexibility, it will be extremely difficult to build a legit contender in the short term. As such, the best move for the organization probably involves taking a step back this offseason, focusing on ways to compile assets and compete down the road, rather than shoving all its chips in for 2019/20. 3. How about Bradley Beal ? If the Wizards do take a step back next season and don't plan to push to contend in the short term, the question of what to do with Beal becomes a fascinating one too. In Wall's absence, he emerged as Washington's best player, averaging an impressive 27.2 PPG, 6.0 APG, and 5.1 RPG on .476/.359/.822 shooting in his 47 games after Wall's injury. Would it make sense for the Wizards to take advantage of his increased value by trading Beal now? He'd almost certainly net some strong pieces for a rebuild, and Wall's cap hit wouldn't limit the team's flexibility as much if it's the only maximum salary on the books for the next couple years. It's even possible   albeit unlikely   that the Wizards could unload Wall's contract altogether in a Beal trade. The decision on Beal will likely come down to the new GM's vision, but I'd be surprised if the Wizards seriously look to move him this offseason. He remains under contract for the next two seasons, and after falling short of a spot on an All-NBA team this year, he's not eligible for a super-max extension, meaning the club could potentially extend him at a fair rate if he's interested. Most importantly, Beal is still only 25 years old and has proven he's the kind of impact player and scorer that is very hard for NBA teams to find. If the Wizards were to trade him for a package of several pieces and then bottomed out next season, there's no guarantee that any of the players they acquire in that package   or in next year's draft lottery   would ever develop into the sort of star Beal already is. 4. How should the Wizards use the No. 9 overall pick? The results of the 2019 draft lottery illustrate why it's risky for the Wizards to count on the lottery to put them in position to land a difference maker. Washington entered the night ranked sixth in the lottery standings, but saw the seventh-place and eighth-place teams (New Orleans and Memphis) leapfrog them for the top two spots in the draft. The Lakers also moved up, pushing the Wizards all the way down to No. 9. Although the outcome was disappointing and could've looked drastically different if one ping pong ball had been drawn differently , the Wizards can still get a good player at No. 9   even in a year when there aren't a ton of sure things in the lottery. Texas center Jaxson Hayes could be an intriguing target, since the only centers currently under contract in D.C. are Ian Mahinmi and Dwight Howard , overpriced veterans who aren't part of the club's long-term plan. If a forward like Cam Reddish slips to No. 9, he'd be a nice upside play for the Wizards. French forward Sekou Doumbouya, who has been compared to Pascal Siakam , would fit that bill too. UNC's Nassir Little is a polarizing prospect, but his length and athleticism are tantalizing. Whoever the Wizards end up with, the fact that they even have this pick available is a positive sign. In many recent seasons, the club has traded away its first-round pick for short-term help. Those moves haven't always turned out badly, but the franchise's cap issues can be attributed in part to not having enough players on affordable rookie contracts. Without those deals, it became harder for the cap-strapped Wizards to keep the players they traded for, which turned potential building blocks like Bojan Bogdanovic into three-month rentals. Starting to add more players on rookie contracts is a step in the right direction for a club that will have to work around some expensive investments. 5. Which of the Wizards' top free agents will the team try to keep? Despite having nearly $90M committed to their 2019-20 cap, the Wizards have a ton of empty roster spots and a handful of key contributors who will be hitting the free agent market this summer. Tomas Satoransky , Thomas Bryant , and Bobby Portis will be restricted free agents, while Trevor Ariza will be unrestricted. Under Ernie Grunfeld, the Wizards expressed serious interest in locking up Satoransky, even exploring an in-season extension with him. It's not clear that the new head of basketball operations will have that same level of interest, but with Wall expected to miss most of the 2019/19 season, re-signing Satoransky would add some much-needed stability at the point guard spot. The Wizards will control the process since Satoransky will be an RFA, so I'd expect the team to make a strong effort to bring him back as long as he doesn't sign an outrageous offer sheet. The Wizards' decision on Portis will be interesting. With Jabari Parker unlikely to return to the Wizards, Portis would be the only player left from the trade that sent Otto Porter to Chicago. If Washington doesn't push to bring back Portis, it would be a tacit acknowledgment that the Porter deal was just a salary dump. Depending on the price, it might make more sense to prioritize Bryant, who had a breakthrough season at age 21, averaging 10.5 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and 0.9 BPG while leading the league in 2PT% (.685). While Portis is a more dangerous offensive threat, Bryant is a stronger defender and doesn't need the ball much, which should make him a better fit with Beal and   eventually   Wall. As for Ariza, the Wizards acquired him with the intent of keeping him beyond 2018-19, but he'll have plenty of other options and I don't expect him to give Washington any sort of discount. Ariza is more of a win-now player, so while the Wizards may like to retain him if they can, they should certainly avoid any sort of bidding war for him.


From 2016 through 2018, Amazon dropped without much advance notice and with no advance identification of the involved team a full season of All or Nothing , a full-season look at one specific NFL franchise. This year, there has been no advance notice as to when the show will emerge and no advance identification of the team involved. This year, we've caught wind of the team, and we've confirmed it. Per multiple sources, Carolina Panthers secretly served as the most recent All or Nothing team. If it's the Panthers, it could be an intriguing look at the disintegration of a playoff contender. They started the season 6-2 before a Thursday night disaster against the Steelers that greased the skids of a seven-game free fall that ended in Week 17, with a meaningless win over a Saints team that had locked up the No. 1 seed. Along the way, quarterback Cam Newton 's shoulder was making it harder and harder to get the ball down the field, which made it easier and easier for defenses to reduce the amount of territory they had to cover. It's not known when the series will debut. But it is known that, when it does, it will feature the Panthers.


Looking to kick back and enjoy a fresh film this week? When it comes to movies, there's plenty to get you off the couch this week. From an independent film screening to a movie in the park, read on for the week's top film events to add to your calendar. 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. "Pound" short film screening with panel Q&A From the event description: Do you enjoy short films and independent projects? Come out to the screening of a short film titled "Pound." Synopsis: A day at the pound means perfection for this wealthy couple as they arrive to claim the newest addition to their family, no matter the cost. "Pound" is a twisted story with parallels. A panel discussion and Q&A will follow. When: Friday, May 31, 7-9 p.m. Where: SAID Institute-PanAfrican Library, 12126 Westheimer Road, #118 Price: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Float & Flick: "Jaws" at Hotel Derek From the event description: Hotel Derek will be opening up its exclusive splash pool and movie wall to locals for a little "float and flick" that includes a full sampling of Revolve Kitchen + Bar's summer menu, fruity cocktails, and the very best local craft beers. The first summer film will be "Jaws" (the original). Tickets include gourmet popcorn, one drink ticket, self-parking and access to the pool. When: Thursday, May 30, 7:30 p.m. Where: 2525 W. Loop South Price: $25 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets "Home" screening in Levy Park From the event description: Levy Park and Texas Children's Hospital presents "small fry sci fi" with the screening of "Home," the 2015 animated tale of an unlikely friendship between a lonely girl and an alien misfit. No outside furniture is allowed, but blankets or park chairs are available. Food and beverage options will be available for purchase onsite from a rotating variety of food trucks and local favorites. When: Friday, May 31, 4-10 p.m. Where: 3801 Eastside St. Price: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


It can be challenging to find a quality option for a reasonable price when on the hunt for new digs. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Belltown look like these days and what might you get for your money? According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,150, compared to a $1,695 one-bedroom median for Seattle as a whole. A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Belltown, via rental site Zumper , yields a look at what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Seattle neighborhood. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 2100 Third Ave., #501 Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 2100 Third Ave., #501, which, at 772 square feet, is going for $1,795/month. Amenities offered in the building include a swimming pool, a fitness center and on-site management. In the unit, expect hardwood floors and a balcony. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the full listing here .) 2900 First Ave. Then there's this 640-square-foot with one bedroom and one bathroom at 2900 First Ave., also listed at $1,795/month. In the unit, look for hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet and a balcony. The building offers an elevator, a fitness center, garage parking and outdoor space. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the listing here .) 2922 Western Ave. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom, situated at 2922 Western Ave., is listed for $2,045/month for its 713 square feet of space. In the unit, expect a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, a balcony, a fireplace and in-unit laundry. The building features a fitness center, a business center, garage parking and a swimming pool. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are permitted on this property. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the listing here .) 2401 Third Ave. And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 2401 Third Ave., which, with 544 square feet, is going for $2,110/month. In the unit, expect air conditioning, a balcony and a walk-in closet. The building boasts garage parking, outdoor space, a fitness center and a residents lounge. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are welcome here. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (Check out the listing here .) 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.


The Patriots have signed three members of their 2019 draft class: second-round cornerback Joejuan Williams (via Doug Kyed of NESN), third-round offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste (via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle) and fifth-round defensive tackle Byron Cowart (via Nick Underhill of The Athletic). Williams is exceptionally tall at 6-foot-4, and there's at least some question as to how he'll be deployed in New England. Over the past decade, only one cornerback   Brandon Browner   has started an NFL game at a height of 6-foot-4 or taller . Browner, of course, spent the 2014 campaign with the Patriots, leading to speculation that Williams could be used in a similar fashion. Lance Zierlien of NFL.com praised Williams' size in a predraft profile but noted the Vanderbilt product's lack of speed and ball skills. For now, Williams is behind Stephon Gilmore , Jason McCourty , Jonathan Jones and J.C. Jackson on the Patriots' secondary depth chart. Cajuste isn't likely to see much action during his rookie campaign given that the Patriots are set at tackle with Isaiah Wynn and Marcus Cannon, but the West Virginia product couldn't have asked for a better developmental destination than New England, where he'll get to work under revered offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia.


The Lions finally will be getting at practice their biggest free-agent acquisition. Former Patriots defensive lineman Trey Flowers has been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list, the team announced on Saturday. Flowers signed a five-year, $90 million deal to make the leap from the Patriots to the Lions. He had a minor shoulder procedure after the Super Bowl, which apparently wasn't that minor after all. Regardless, he's now ready to go for a team that has become an afterthought in the NFC North, but that could be a pleasant surprise in 2019.


Kareem Hunt is quite confident that the Cleveland Browns won't regret giving him a second chance. Hunt, released by the Kansas City Chiefs over video that showed him shoving and kicking a woman, has the support of Browns coach Freddie Kitchens, and made clear Wednesday that he does not intend to let Cleveland down. #Browns coach Freddie Kitchens says of Kareem Hunt, "Everybody in life has messed up. Not everyone gets second chances." Promises Hunt understands and is grateful for his. Thirty mins later, Hunt says, "I know I'm not going to mess this up."   Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) May 15, 2019 Hunt will have to wait half a season to prove himself. His return will prove controversial, but the Browns have decided, for better or worse, that Hunt is worth the risk. Related slideshow: Best of 2019 OTAs (Provided by imagn)


It was one of Mayor Eric Garcetti's most dramatic pledges in his sweeping "Green New Deal" for Los Angeles: "We will have zero days of unhealthy air quality by 2025." The goal, it turns out, was not as ambitious as it sounded. Rather than using current federal health standards, the mayor's plan relied on an outdated measure of whether the air in the nation's worst-polluted metropolis is safe to breathe. After air quality experts criticized that benchmark as misleading, the mayor's office scrubbed all mention of zero unhealthful smog days from the 77-page document. The plan now reads: "The City will reach the U.S. EPA 80 [parts per billion] ozone attainment standard by 2025 and meet all future compliance dates." Today, air quality officials use the more stringent U.S. Environmental Agency limit of 70 parts per billion to determine whether air has safe levels of ozone, the lung-damaging gas in smog that triggers asthma and other respiratory illnesses. The older, 80-ppb standard was adopted in 1997 by the Clinton administration, and has been strengthened twice since then. Air quality experts contacted by The Times criticized the zero days unhealthful air claim when the plan was released April 29. Reducing ozone pollution to 80 ppb is certainly more achievable, especially within Los Angeles, which already has lower smog levels and fewer bad air days than communities farther inland. But describing that as zero unhealthful days gave the unrealistic impression that L.A. smog could be eliminated within a few years. In fact, air pollution has been getting worse in recent years. "Claiming that the air will be healthy when there are no days below 80 parts per billion is misleading," said Suzanne Paulson, a professor of atmospheric chemistry who directs the Center for Clean Air at UCLA. On Thursday, the mayor's office said it had no intention to mislead, and changed the document only to clarify the metric it had been using all along: The deadline Southern California faces under the federal Clean Air Act to clean ozone pollution to 80 ppb by 2023. "The Green New Deal is a living plan   and we should always be open to clarifying the work ahead," Lauren Faber O'Connor, the city's chief sustainability officer, wrote in an email. "Our air quality goals have always been aligned with the U.S. EPA ozone standards for Southern California." The difference between 70 and 80 ppb is significant. Last year, Los Angeles County experienced 90 days that violated the current 70-ppb standard, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Using the older, 80-ppm standard, only 18 of those days would be considered unhealthful. The "zero days of unhealthy air" goal was one of many aggressive targets in Garcetti's plan, which seeks to combat climate change by slashing emissions from buildings, cars and power plants and switching to electric vehicles and renewable energy. The mayor's office said the replacement of the zero bad air days language   made a day after the plan's release   was the only substantive change. The stubborn resurgence of Southern California smog has raised the stakes in the fight against air pollution. After decades of improvements, ozone levels are once again increasing amid hotter, smog-trapping weather and inadequate emissions reductions. Given the dire circumstances of Southern California air quality, some experts and regulators said the mayor's plan was still a step toward cleaner air. Cleaning ozone levels to 80 ppb will still "yield important health benefits: healthier lungs in growing kids and less emergency room visits," a state Air Resources Board spokesman said. "I don't see this as a major faux pas," said Anthony Wexler, director of the Air Quality Research Center at UC Davis. "Even if you make the 80, you're going to save a lot of lives," he said. tony.barboza@latimes.com @tonybarboza


DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa.  A Middletown woman is wanted after allegedly assaulting a police officer. Shelly Greenwalt, 50, is wanted on charges of assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness, among other related charges. Now, she is wanted.     ©2019 WPMT-TV, Harrisburg Visit WPMT-TV, Harrisburg at www.fox43.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


St. Louis   Planned Parenthood of St. Louis, Missouri's last remaining abortion clinic , told CBS News exclusively that it will no longer conduct a second pelvic exam that state regulators have recently mandated. Planned Parenthood doctors say the examination is "unethical" and stand by the decision even as it moves the clinic one step closer toward losing its license. The abortion clinic said Wednesday that it would no longer comply with regulators' interpretation of state law regarding the pelvic exams. Beginning soon, doctors at the clinic said they would only conduct a pelvic exam at the time of the procedure, which is when they deem it medically relevant. The announcement came just two days before a judge-mandated deadline for the state's health department to make a final decision on whether to renew Planned Parenthood's abortion license. "We are choosing to provide the best quality, patient centered care that we've always provided at Planned Parenthood," said Dr. David Eisenberg, the clinic's medical director, in an interview with CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver. "And that includes doing things that are driven by science, by evidence, and by what's medically appropriate." In late May, Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit against Missouri's health department for refusing to make a decision on the clinic's license. Since then, the agency and the clinic have been in a legal back-and-forth moderated by a district judge, who has mandated the state make a final decision by Friday. If the department does not renew the license, the judge will determine what happens next. If the preliminary injunction currently in place is not extended, Missouri would be the first state to not have a safe, legal abortion clinic since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973. The state's pelvic exam requirement has been at the center of a battle over the license. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said in late May that abortion providers would need to conduct a pelvic exam both at a patient's initial consultation and right before her abortion. Planned Parenthood began conducting two pelvic exams at that time, but on Wednesday said it would be reversing course. "Over the last few weeks, I have new evidence to say that 100% of the patients who I've taken care of who've undergone this inappropriate, medically unnecessary, unethical pelvic exam have been harmed by that," said Eisenberg. "Because to do so, in my opinion, is just assault." Calls and emails to Missouri's health department were not immediately returned.


SOHO, Manhattan   Police are searching for the man who robbed a SoHo pizzeria at knifepoint. It happened at the 99-cent Pizza Shop along Canal Street and West Broadway late Thursday. Rifat Shobo, an employee at the shop, told PIX11 the man had a knife and threatened him to open the register. "He came in, face was covered, and he jumped on the table and broke the register and took the tip jar," he said. The man got away with the store's tip jar, police said. It contained about $20. Detectives have secured surveillance video from the pizzeria to see if he's the same person wanted in a string of similar hold-ups. This past week, three establishments, including a deli in Brooklyn, were robbed by a man believed to be the same one who struck the pizza store. Previous surveillance shows the serial robber wearing an orange mask   a mask that Shobo recalled seeing on the thief. Police have not confirmed whether or not the suspect in the pizzeria robbery is part of the robbery pattern. Police describe the allege suspect to be a 5-foot tall man who was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.nypdcrimestoppers.com , or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).     ©2019 WPIX-TV, New York Visit WPIX-TV, New York at www.pix11.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


The United States - World Cup holders, the most successful country in the history of the competition, and number one ranked team on the planet - kick off their 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign on Tuesday as the last of the opening round of games gets underway. Thailand are the first Group F opponents tasked with stopping the USWNT as they look to become only the second team ever to successfully defend a Women's World Cup title. How to Watch  The game, which is going to be an afternoon kick off for those watching Stateside, will be the second of the tournament played at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims after Norway comfortably beat Nigeria at that venue in Group A on Saturday night. When Is Kick Off? Tuesday 11 June What Time Is Kick Off? 21.00 (CET)/20.00 (BST)/ 15.00 (ET) Where Is it Played? Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims TV Channel/Live Stream? BBC Four (UK) - Fox/Telemundo (US) - fuboTV Team News In 2 days we will be kicking off right now.... arriving fashionably late to the World Cup. LFG!!   Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 9, 2019 Despite arriving in Europe earlier this month, the USWNT didn't actually make the trip over to France until after Friday night's opening game between France and South Korea. Alex Morgan will take centre stage for the Americans for the first time at a World Cup and arguably has something still to prove on this stage . Megan Rapinoe hasn't played any minutes for NWSL club side Reign FC so far in 2019 as a result of injuries and trying to preserve her fitness. Carli Lloyd, meanwhile, is now 36 years of age and may have a reduced role. Thailand hopes will be pinned on US-born forward Miranda Nild, who also goes by her Thai name Suchawadee Nildhamrong, and currently plays college soccer for UC Berkeley. She and fellow American-born back-up goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao are the only players in the 23-strong squad who do not play club football for teams in Thailand. Potential Lineups USA: Naeher; O'Hara, Sauerbrunn, Dahlkemper, Dunn; Lavelle, Ertz, Horan; Heath, Morgan, Rapinoe Thailand: Charoenying; Phetwiset, Chinwong, Sornsai, Srangthaisong; Khueanpet, Boothduang; Sungngoen, Intamee, Thongsombut; Nildhamrong Recent Form  The two teams could hardly be in more contrasting form ahead of this one, with the United States on a six-game winning streak and beaten only once in their last 39 games stretching back to 2017. Their two most recent losses have been against France, which could be important later. What is perhaps interesting is that they have typically been much weaker on the road over the last couple of years, winning by a single goal against Sweden, Norway, Scotland, Portugal and Spain, drawing against Canada and losing against France when they have left American soil, compared to the routine thrashings they usually dish out at home. Thailand are on a bad run and have lost all but one of their last 12 games - the sole victory was a 4-0 thrashing of Hungary in the 2019 Cyprus Cup where they finished eighth out of 12 teams. USA & Thailand Results So Far in 2019: USA Thailand USA 3-0 Mexico, May 26 Belgium 6-1 Thailand, June 1 USA 5-0 New Zealand, May 16 France 3-0 Thailand, May 25 USA 3-0 South Africa, May 12 Nigeria 3-0 Thailand, March 6 USA 6-0 Belgium, April 7 Italy 4-1 Thailand, March 4 USA 5-3 Australia, April 4 Thailand 1-2 Mexico, March 1 USA 1-0 Brazil, March 5 Thailand 4-0 Hungary, February 27 USA 2-2 England, March 2 - USA 2-2 Japan, February 27 - Spain 0-1 USA, January 22 - France 3-1 USA, January 19 - Prediction Even accounting for the USWNT being less imperious away from home, this should still be a straightforward opener for coach Jill Ellis and her team to navigate. Thailand are among the lowest ranked teams in France and have struggled to score goals since last summer. USA 5-0 Thailand


Deangelo Stone appeared in court on a murder charge Thursday. Police say he killed a man in Bond Hill last week who was convicted of killing Stone's older brother more than a decade ago. Police have not said if the motive in last Thursday's shooting was retribution, but court records show how the two men's fates have collided. In 2008, Dominic Stone was shot on Reading Road in North Avondale. He didn't die immediately. He made it to University Hospital Medical Center where he underwent treatment for 17 days before he died. He was 27. Deangelo Stone was 20. Ronald Williams, the man killed in Bond Hill last week, was charged with aggravated murder in the slaying of Dominic Stone. The case was tied up in court for 10 months and then Williams took a plea deal. In 2009, he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and a weapons charge. Williams was sentenced to eight years in prison and was released in July 2016. Last week, Williams was eating breakfast in his car in the parking lot of Hook Fish and Chicken in Bond Hill about two miles from where he killed Dominic Stone 11 years earlier, according to police reports. Police have accused Deangelo Stone of walking up to the passenger side of Williams' car and firing through the window, hitting Williams once in the chest and once in the face. Vice Mayor Christopher Smitherman said cameras on his office across the street captured footage of the crime. Deangelo Stone was arrested at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday morning. In the years since his brother was killed, Stone has been convicted of drug and weapons charges and spent time in prison. He was also implicated in a shooting in September 2008. Police said that shooting began with an argument about his brother's killing. However, all charges were dropped against Stone in that case. He appeared in court Thursday and is now being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center on a $100,000 bond awaiting trial. Enquirer reporters Sarah Brookbank and Kevin Grasha contributed to this story. More: Man killed fatal Bond Hill shooting amid continued spike in violence SUPPORT JOURNALISM : Subscribe today to get access to all of our coverage This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Victim in Bond Hill shooting killed the suspect's brother 10 years ago


INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Odyssey Sims scored 25 points, including two free throws with 29.1 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Indiana Fever 78-74 on Tuesday night despite blowing a 22-point lead. Minnesota was ahead 43-23 at halftime until Indiana scored 24 of the next 30 points to tie it at 60. Kelsey Mitchell sank a fade-away 3-pointer with 6:07 remaining in the fourth quarter for the Fever's first lead, 63-61, since a 5-4 advantage. But Indiana did not score again until the 1:58 mark as Minnesota had 10 straight points, capped by Damiris Dantas' 3-pointer, to rebuild its lead to 71-63. The Fever did not get closer than three points the rest of the way. Napheesa Collier added 16 points and Sylvia Fowles had nine points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota (6-5). Sims also had seven rebounds, seven assists and five steals. Mitchell scored 17 points and Erica Wheeler added 13 for Indiana (5-7), which would have set a team record for largest comeback with a victory. Indiana was coming off a three-game road swing, ending with travel woes returning home. Mechanical issues with a plane in Seattle forced Indiana to miss its connecting flight in Atlanta and after alternative travel options were exhausted, the 18-member traveling party embarked on an 8 1/2-hour bus trip from Georgia to Indiana. The Fever begin a three-game road swing on Friday at Phoenix.


The Arizona Coyotes have been rumored to be involved in a potential ownership change for some time, and today John Shannon of Sportsnet received confirmation from a league source. Andrew Barroway, who assumed full control of the Coyotes in June 2017, will have a minority stake in the team going forward. It is not clear who the new owner will be at this time. The Coyotes have a long and varied history of ownership, including former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo, Wayne Gretzky and the NHL itself at different times. Barroway purchased a majority stake in the team in 2014, after a failing bid to get into ownership with the New York Islanders. He bought out the remaining investors in 2017, a move that was quickly followed by a change in leadership for the team, with Gary Drummond and Dave Tippett both leaving the organization entirely. There were also some hard on-ice decisions made, including leaving Shane Doan unsigned and trading Mike Smith to the Calgary Flames. In 2017 there was also a real push from the league to find a way to move Arizona to a new arena, as commissioner Gary Bettman penned a letter explaining to legislators that "the Coyotes cannot and will not remain in Glendale." The battle for a move out of Glendale will now fall to the new ownership. Obviously, this transfer of ownership will also bring up the longstanding issue of franchise relocation   not just finding a new arena for the Coyotes in Phoenix, but the chance that the team could move to another city and state entirely. With the announcement that the team will be moving into the Central Division once the Seattle expansion franchise is operational, many speculated on a potential move to Houston. When the NBA's Houston Rockets were sold to Tilman Fertitta in October 2017, he immediately expressed interest in bringing the NHL to the city. The NHL, however, for all the strong language about not remaining in Glendale, has always strongly supported the Coyotes staying in the Arizona market. Relocation is a last resort for the league, and hopefully new ownership will be able to finally find some financial and organizational stability for the franchise.


COLLEGE STATION - On June 24, for the first time in Texas, Texas A&M Forest Service successfully merchandised, marketed and sold 224 acres of timber for the USDA Forest Service. This timber sale marks a successful step forward in the first phase of a larger Good Neighbor Authority project meant to nurture healthier, more resilient forests in Texas. Under the Good Neighbor Authority agreement, Texas A&M Forest Service can augment the U.S. Forest Service's manpower and perform necessary forest management services on National Forest System lands. For this project in the Sabine National Forest, Texas A&M Forest Service marked the stands, indicating where the timber should be thinned, and cruised them, which measures the volume of wood for 224 acres, and sold it. The stands will be thinned by the buyer within the next 18 months. "When a forests' timber is left unmanaged, a forest can become stressed," said Wes Moorehead, the East Texas operations department head for Texas A&M Forest Service. "It's also more susceptible to disease and pests." Thinning the timber in a stand, which is removing selected trees within a marked site in a forest, can reduce competition. The remaining trees have better access to the soil nutrients, water and sunlight they need to thrive, which leads to healthier trees. "Once we're reimbursed for our time and resources, the net proceeds from the sale will be plowed right back into the U.S. Forest Service land," said Moorehead. "The U.S. Forest Service will then determine what management projects are the highest priority." Working on national lands helps keep the Texas A&M Forest Service foresters current on local timber markets and silvicultural practices. The cooperation also creates a stronger relationship between U.S. Forest Service and Texas A&M Forest Service. "It's been a wonderful experience working with the Texas A&M Forest Service so far," Lanton Chumley, the timber sales contracting officer for the U.S. Forest Service, said. "It gives their foresters more training, and it helps us with more capacity. We can speed things up with their help." "We had a good relationship with U.S. Forest Service prior to this," Moorehead said. "But actually kicking the ground together, walking the ground, talking about what can and can't be done, what should and shouldn't be done, definitely reinforces those relationships." The biggest advantage, as Texas A&M Forest Service sees it, is the health of the forest in Texas. "We're working on the U.S. Forest Service's lands to help increase the resiliency and health of Texas' forests," Moorehead said. "When we help keep U.S. Forest Service lands healthy that can translate to keeping neighboring Texans' lands more resilient, too."


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PARIS   The world's most famous bra could once be found in a laundry basket. That black Nike sports bra, which made Brandi Chastain an icon and gave women permission to be proud of their strong, athletic bodies, is now framed and hanging on a wall in her house, next to the frame that has her World Cup jersey and medal. But in the first few years after the 1999 World Cup final, Chastain admits that on the occasions when she hadn't had time to do laundry and needed workout gear, she would pull out the bra   the same bra she'd been offered several thousands of dollars to sell   and wear it. "I did put it at the bottom of my sports bra pile," Chastain recently told USA TODAY Sports. "When I got lazy, I will admit to wearing it." It wasn't as if she had some deep, emotional attachment to it. To her, it wasn't a cultural and social touchstone, as it had become for so many women. It was a bra, like the hundreds of others she'd worn in her soccer career, the only difference being it was a prototype Nike had given her for the World Cup. And it wasn't as if she'd scripted that moment in the Rose Bowl, either, the one that's been immortalized in the photo of her on her knees, fists in the air, head thrown back and mouth open to unleash a scream of triumph. When she converted her penalty kick, the one that gave the Americans the World Cup title and women the world over a sense of empowerment, Chastain wasn't thinking. She was reacting. "I had zero real thoughtful seconds when that happened," she said. It's why she turned down all the offers for the bra. She didn't want that moment to be tainted, for people to think it was some crass commercial ploy. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Key members of the 1999 U.S. women's team 20 YEARS AGO: How US women's soccer team changed the game But as the years passed, she came to realize what a powerful symbol it was. What it represented. Even now, 20 years later, people want to share their memories of that moment with her, thank her for the barriers she and her teammates brought down. "I don't think there's enough words to explain that moment. Everyone will look at that differently," Chastain said. "I've heard a billion stories about that moment. I'm glad that people can interpret it how they will." So when the Sports Museum of America in New York asked if it could put the bra on display, she said OK. Then the bra disappeared. The museum went bankrupt in 2009, just a few months after it had opened, and all of its exhibits were packed up and sent to New Jersey. It would be several months before Chastain saw the bra again, getting it back just before the 10th anniversary of the World Cup title. "I look at it every day (now) because I walk past it in my house. I don't sit there and contemplate it as often as I probably should," Chastain said. "The titles are awesome. No one is going to take the Olympic title away or the World Cup title away," Chastain said. "To know more women and girls can use (soccer) to empower them to play the game at a higher level or use the game as a vehicle for empowerment and confidence to be a CEO or whatever they want to be, I feel like it's leaving the game healthier and happier and in a more healthy place. "That is the joy I get." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What ever happened to Brandi Chastain's famous sports bra from 1999?


Reacting to Harvard's decision to pull Parkland shooting survivor and right-wing pundit Kyle Kashuv's admission over past racial slurs, former Republican Rep. David Jolly asserted Tuesday that the racist messages Kashuv sent to classmates were the hallmarks of a mass shooter. During an MSNBC panel discussion on Kashuv, host Stephanie Ruhle asked Jolly currently an MSNBC analyst if he thought the Ivy League university's decision was political, noting that prominent conservatives have "cried foul" because Kashuv was one of the few Parkland survivors who vocally defended gun rights. "I don't," Jolly replied. "I think this is the perfect story for our time. Within our culture, leaders are given greater permission to racist statements and people with racist feelings. They are given greater equity. It is important for Harvard to say, 'Not in our community.'" Referencing messages Kashuv sent in which he repeatedly used the n-word, Jolly spotlighted one post in which the teenager seemingly referenced shooting up his high school to speculate that Kashuv could have been a potential shooter himself. "And he referred to one of the shoot-'em-up video games and said they should put a map of that on his high school," Jolly exclaimed. And this was two years before Parkland. And my immediate reaction when I really dug into this, these are the social media postings we see of a shooter and we ask, 'Where were the signs?'" The former Florida congressman added: "See something, say something. We see a shooter and then we go back and look at social media posts and this is exactly what we see. I understand the sensitivity of this man because of Parkland. I'm not a mental health professional to assess him on those grounds.: Ruhle, meanwhile, pushed back, asking Jolly if that speculation was "too far." "It is not," Jolly responded. "No, it is not, Stephanie." He went on to ponder what would happen if an "incident were to occur," noting that Kashuv has gained audiences with the president and other high-profile conservatives over his push for stronger gun rights. "You have to question how do we promote somebody with these social media posts in their background?" Jolly asked. "The young man deserves redemption. But he also deserves a closer look to whether someone with this profile should be able to purchase a firearm under the gun laws of the United States." Read more at The Daily Beast. Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here


DENVER (CBS4)   The Children's Museum of Denver opened its new Adventure Forest to adults only on Friday. The attraction can be seen from Interstate 25. It's an aerial course full of slides, rope swings and places to climb. It's designed to get children outdoors and give them a safe space to improve their confidence. Some adults told CBS4 its just as fun for them as it is for kids. "I think it's a great way to experience, art and language, and activity all in the same 100 square meters," said Hailey Olson. The Adventure Forest is included in museum admission . The museum only allows 100 people on the attraction at a time.


Ben Rhodes placed 14th in the Eldora Dirt Derby at Eldora Speedway on Thursday. Stewart Friesen came away with the victory in the race, with Sheldon Creed following in second, and Grant Enfinger placing third. Mike Marlar took fourth place, followed by Todd Gilliland in the No. 5 spot. Chase Briscoe picked up 20 bonus points for winning Stage 1 and Stage 2. Rhodes earned 28 points over the weekend, increasing his total to 507 on the season. He ranks No. 5 in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series points standings. Rhodes did not collect any playoff points and remains at two on the season. The fifth-year driver qualified in ninth position. Rhodes has tallied two career victories, 22 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 42 races. There were 32 cars in the field and the race endured 12 cautions and 68 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag, there was one lead change. With Friesen driving his Silverado to victory lane for Chris Larsen, Chevrolet added 40 points. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 559 points, followed by Chevrolet in the No. 2 spot with 546. Ford sits at No. 3 with 505 points on the season. Ben Rhodes Driver Page | Get Ben Rhodes Gear | Race Center ]]>


PITTSBURGH (KDKA)   A South Side home's crumbling foundation has caused it to lean onto the home next door. The house is located on South 25th Street. The city condemned the house, posting an "imminent danger" sign on it, back in February. Workers in the area say they've been hearing the foundation crack for weeks now. But the building has now shifted on its foundation and fallen onto the house next door. The home is privately owned, and city officials say they've asked the owner to file for a demolition permit. There is no date yet as to when the house will be coming down. However, "danger" signs and fencing have been placed around both homes. Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.


A teenager has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting that killed two people in the Channelview area , according to court records. Jose Urbina, 18, is charged with capital murder. His scheduled to appear in front of a judge Friday. The shooting happened on Wednesday in a home in the 16300 block of Pecan St. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a group of men forced their way into the home and a shootout erupted. The sheriff said the shooting is likely the result of a drug deal because there were A man in his early 20s was shot to death inside the home. Another man, one of the suspects who barged into the home, was also shot and killed in the crossfire, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. His body was found in the middle of the street, two miles away from the shooting scene. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said it appeared he was dumped there. Both of the deceased have not been identified. Check back for updates. ALSO POPULAR ON KHOU.COM: Suspected drunk driver faces animal cruelty charges after crash kills three horses, deputies say AC problem may be to blame for River Oaks house fire, officials say Aunt lied for 19 hours keeping police from finding her 18-month-old nephew 'potentially alive,' warrant says


Newark will see a return of last week's light rainfall this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Saturday's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 86 percent, with rain likely starting Friday. The next few days will also see warm temperatures, forecast to last through Wednesday. Temperatures will reach a high of 88 degrees on Wednesday. Skies will be mostly cloudy today and partly cloudy Monday through Wednesday. Winds will remain light throughout the week, with the highest speeds today at only 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. The Supreme Court will imminently decide on whether to uphold the Trump administration's decision to ask all respondents of the 2020 Census, "Is this person a citizen of the United States?" New evidence has recently come to light , suggesting the political and racial motivations behind the question, which will likely frighten non-citizens, especially Hispanics, from responding. The result would lead to an inaccurate count with potentially devastating consequences for the nation's future. Texas, Florida and California stand to lose at least one congressional each seat because of the question. But there is a way to overcome the question's malicious effects: Everyone must stand up and be counted, without fear. Regardless of how the high court rules, our elected officials, 2020 candidates, political parties and community leaders must encourage maximum turnout for the census, with the same vigor they use to get out the vote. Just as all who live in this country have a civic duty to answer the census, our nation's leaders have an obligation to ensure this constitutionally required effort succeeds. To advocate for widespread census response in the most effective way, our leaders must emphasize three critical aspects: confidentiality of answers, economic benefits and the simple, but powerful acknowledgement of each person's existence, by their government. The citizenship question is estimated to cause a 5.8 percent decline in the response rate of households with at least one non-citizen. That means 6.5 million people (more than the entire population of Missouri ) who will be deterred from responding and an additional $91 million in taxpayer funds needed to conduct follow-up to ensure an accurate count. But the citizenship question is not the only major challenge facing the Census, which is predicted to have an overall self-response rate of only 60.5 percent. In January, the Census Bureau issued its " Census Barriers, Attitudes and Motivators Study " (CBAMS) which revealed that the biggest inhibitors to response were: lack of knowledge about the census; apathy; lack of confidence about the ability to influence government; privacy; and general distrust of government. These barriers compound the difficulty in enumerating traditionally "hard-to-count" populations of young children, itinerant persons, low-income families, persons experiencing homelessness, LGBTQ persons, undocumented immigrants, people with disabilities and non-English speakers. As if that were not enough, adding to these challenges will be the fact that the 2020 Census will be the first to employ online response and will have to compete for the nation's attention in the midst of what promises to be a clamorous primary season and presidential campaign. But we can do this, especially if we, and our leaders, keep the following in mind: Confidentiality will fight fear Alarmingly, most people surveyed for the CBAMS believed the citizenship question was designed to ensnare non-citizens for deportation. What our leaders must emphasize is that responses to the Census are strictly safeguarded: 1. By federal law, information collected during the census can only be used for statistical functions and not for immigration or any other enforcement purposes. 2. Title 13 of the United States Code, along with other federal statutes, prohibits the Census Bureau from publishing any respondent's private information, including their names, addresses, or other personally identifiable information. 3. Census employees take these protections extremely seriously. After all, their jobs, and more, depend on it. They are bound to maintain the confidentiality of responses for their lifetimes, or face up to 5 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. Economic benefits We cannot wish away the pernicious effects of the citizenship question, nor can we condemn the entire undertaking to failure based on a single question. Our leaders must spread knowledge about how census data shapes the nation's future in order to prevent that one question from undermining this country's largest and most important civilian undertaking and the economic benefits that it underwrites: 1. Accurate decennial census data determines distribution of over $900 billion of federal funding including for Medicaid, Medicare Part B, food stamps, highways and construction, Pell Grants, National School Lunch and other critical programs. 2. It is not simply "sanctuary cities" or Democrats concerned with social programs that are advocating for an accurate count. American industry including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation , Levi Strauss, Uber , Nielsen and others have raised concerns that the quality of the census data they rely on to plan store locations, distribute goods and conduct marketing will suffer due to the inclusion of the citizenship question. 3. Urban planners, emergency management officials and utilities to design cities, rely on an accurate census to prepare for disasters and properly route power grids and sewer lines. Counting everyone Census Day (the reference or "as of" date for the questionnaire's answers) is less than a year away - April 1, 2020. Starting in January 2020, the first census enumerators will trek across the frozen tundra of Alaska visiting Toksook Bay - getting a head start to count, while the hardened ground allows for easier access - by snowmobile, dogsled, or bush plane. The census takers' primary mission may be to collect data, but that data ultimately serves as a measure of who we are as a nation. The census takes a snapshot portrait of the entirety of this nation through a panoramic lens irrespective of immigration status, voting eligibility, age, or other factors that have prevented the people who live in this country from being full participants in its civic life. The census counts: immigrant laborers in shadows fueling our economy; tribal members purged from voter rolls because of the wrong address on a driver's license; ex-cons who have paid their debt to society; high school students, whether marching for life or gun control, but frustrated that they turn 18 after election day; factory workers in the rust belt, coal miners in Appalachia, and farmers in the heartland, who can vote because they were counted and apportioned representation; and children who will one day inherit this country - in other words, we the people, are all counted. To all those worried about the citizenship question and angered by the latest evidence of misconduct designed to skew the count - we share your outrage, but implore you: Don't get mad, get counted. Barry K. Robinson served as chief counsel for Economic Affairs (ESA) at the United States Department of Commerce from 2011-2018, where he was the lead legal officer for the Bureau of the Census. Edgar Chen served in the Department of Commerce Office of General Counsel from 2016-2018 and prior to that, in the Department of Justice where he held a variety of positions including counsel to the assistant attorney general for the Criminal Division.