The 2019 MLB season is only approaching Memorial Day, but it's never too early to start thinking about potential trade deadline moves. Here are possible landing spots for names that you'll assuredly hear among trade rumors in the near future. New York Yankees: Madison Bumgarner The Yankees have been completely decimated by injuries yet impressively find themselves well over .500 and in the thick of a heated AL East race. At some point though, you'd have to imagine the other shoe will drop, and even before the season started a case could have been made for the Bombers needing another starter. Bumgarner would bring an unparalleled postseason resume and give New York a frontline ace to deploy every fifth day down the stretch. Boston Red Sox: Sergio Romo Boston needed bullpen help before even reporting for spring training, and nothing has changed a quarter of the way through the season. Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier and Heath Hembree have done serviceable jobs at the back of games, but none of those right-handers is a legitimate closer. And behind their top trio, the Sox are vulnerable. Last year's closer, Craig Kimbrel, is still inexplicably a free agent and makes the most sense, but the veteran Romo would bring a resume that includes well over 100 saves, and he would be a boon for a struggling relief corps. Tampa Bay Rays: Francisco Cervelli Tampa Bay has been terrific from the get-go in 2019, but if there's one spot that stands out as weak at Tropicana Field, it's clearly position No. 2 on your scorecard. The Rays traded for veteran Mike Zunino over the winter, but he owns a career .208 batting average and is currently on the injured list. Michael Perez, Nick Ciuffo and Travis d'Arnaud have all failed to run with their own opportunities behind the plate, and Tampa could definitely stand to upgrade. Cervelli has been a valuable two-way player for most of his career, and while he's off to a slow start in Pittsburgh, he probably wouldn't cost all that much in a trade and could represent a potential steal if inserted into a pennant race. Toronto Blue Jays: Dominic Smith Toronto is the first team on this list that will not be looking to buy, instead searching for another premier talent to add to its emerging young core that includes Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Cavan Biggio and Bo Bichette. To do this the Jays will assuredly ship out veteran switch-hitting first baseman Justin Smoak and, in all likelihood, ace righty Marcus Stroman. Stroman in particular makes sense for a team like the Mets, and Smith, a former first-round pick who has thrived off the New York bench while blocked from playing every day by slugger Pete Alonso, could headline a potential swap between the two sides. Baltimore Orioles: Joey Wentz The O's are the worst team in the American League, and their only objective during trade season should be trying to replenish a depleted farm system that could use a serious shot in the arm. Having the top pick in June's draft should help some, but Baltimore should absolutely be looking to turn closer Mychal Givens and right-handed slugger Trey Mancini into young lottery tickets. Relief pitching is always in high demand in July, so Givens will be the Orioles most marketable piece. A team like Atlanta, which could use a real closer and has a deep system, would be a terrific match. Wentz dominated multiple levels of the Braves system before struggling upon reaching AA this season. But the O's would have the luxury of time and would be able to slowly bring him along to hopefully become a long-term member of their starting five. Minnesota Twins: Zack Wheeler The Twins have somewhat surprisingly emerged as one of the best teams in the American League, thanks in large part to a dominant bullpen. Their rotation, though, could use some reinforcements, as behind Jose Berrios and Jake Odorizzi, Minnesota has been wildly inconsistent. The Mets have struggled significantly in May, but it's not a guarantee they will ultimately become sellers. If they do though, the hard-throwing Wheeler will be the first to go; he's a high-upside, upper-echelon starter in his walk year. Cleveland Indians: Madison Bumgarner The Tribe have won the American League Central three years running, but the emergence of Minnesota has that streak in serious jeopardy. Injuries to righties Corey Kluber and Mike Clevinger threaten the Indians rotation, but they've been fortunate to get a breakout campaign from Shane Bieber, which has partially offset their absences. That said, this team could clearly use another starting pitcher, and while they're assured to have competition for his services, Bumgarner would be an ideal target. Chicago White Sox: Manuel Silva The White Sox have hovered around .500 for most of the early going, but in an American League with several teams that have much more talent than they do, they will almost assuredly be sellers in July   and potentially active ones at that. Jose Abreu, Nate Jones, Alex Colome and Kelvin Herrera should all be in high demand, and the White Sox will aim to turn them into talent they can add to a promising young core they've been developing for several years. The Phillies stand out as a club that will be shopping for relief help, and a young, high-upside arm like Silva would be a reasonable ask. Detroit Tigers: Alfonso Rivas Similarly to their rivals in Chicago, the Tigers will be sellers, and they could have one of the most desirable bats on the trade block in outfielder Nicholas Castellanos. Unfortunately for Detroit though, after a stellar 2018 campaign that watched him slash .298/.354/.500 with 23 homers and 89 RBI, the veteran has not carried that production into 2019. Through 42 games, Castellanos has registered only 19 extra base hits, but he'll certainly remain a target for rival clubs, particularly ones sensing the price may be dropping. A bat-needy American League team like Oakland, which could stand to upgrade from light-hitting Robbie Grossman in left field, would make sense, and a young talented versatile player with offensive upside like Rivas would be a nice get. Kansas City Royals: Nelson Velazquez Like some of their division rivals, the Royals will look to sell at the deadline. They'll have some interesting assets to dangle, headlined by left-handed reliever Jake Diekman. The Cubs stand out as a potential fit for the veteran, as Mike Montgomery and Xavier Cedeno have struggled from the left side in relief. The fact that Diekman's contract carries an option for 2020 should help the Royals bring back more than a typical rental, and a talented lottery ticket like Velazquez would be a nice return. Houston Astros: Madison Bumgarner The Astros currently own the best record in baseball, which isn't all that shocking. What is slightly surprising is how well they've played despite serious shortcomings in their rotation behind the trio of Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Wade Miley. Collin McHugh owns an ERA over 6.00, and Brad Peacock is arguably better suited for relief. It would come as a surprise to nobody if Houston brought back free-agent southpaw Dallas Keuchel at some point, but whether that happens, the 'Stros still make sense as yet another team to jump into the Bumgarner sweepstakes. Oakland Athletics: Nicholas Castellanos As mentioned earlier, the Tigers will be looking to move Castellanos prior to the July 31 trade deadline, and they'll certainly hope he can hit a hot streak to up his value. The Athletics are looking to make another push for a postseason berth after a slow start, and adding a potential difference maker to their offensive attack would go a long way toward helping them accomplish that goal. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Trey Mancini The Angels seem to always be caught in the middle: good enough to contend but not good enough to get over the hump. The early season absence of Shohei Ohtani did not help, and while the Halos have enjoyed an unexpected breakout campaign from infielder Tommy La Stella, they clearly could use more offensive punch. An offense-first player like Mancini, who can capably start at first base, DH or in the corner outfield, could help protect Mike Trout, Ohtani and La Stella and add significant length to L.A.'s lineup. Seattle Mariners: Joe Perez Nobody likes to deal more than Mariners general manager Jerry DiPoto, and it would be utterly shocking if he didn't pull the trigger on more than a few trades between now and the end of July. After a ridiculously hot start, the M's have regressed to the level of play most expected from them before the season started, and thus, several current Mariners could be wearing different uniforms sooner rather than later. Dee Gordon, Omar Narvaez and Jay Bruce could all draw interest, but the hitter most assured of being traded is veteran DH Edwin Encarnacion. The slugger has the potential to be a difference maker for contending teams, and the Astros, which currently use unproven Tyler White as their regular DH, would appear to be a fit. Perez is going to be blocked on the left side of the Houston infield by Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa for the foreseeable future, and the Astros could afford to move him in an effort to win another title. Texas Rangers: Mickey Moniak A better-than-expected start has the Rangers hovering around .500, but they'll still have to be realistic about their situation as the trade deadline approaches. The American League is extremely top heavy, and Texas is not going to leapfrog Houston, Boston, New York or Tampa Bay any time soon. With that in mind they should look to unload their attractive assets, and they don't have anyone more desirable than left-handed ace Mike Minor, who would make a lot of sense for a number of clubs. The Phillies in particular stand out as a fit, and with Minor under contract for next year too, it wouldn't be unreasonable for Texas to demand Moniak, a former No. 1 overall pick who still has a lot of upside. Philadelphia Phillies: Mike Minor The NL East leading Phillies possess as much offensive firepower as any team in baseball, but their struggling pitching staff has the potential to derail what could ultimately be a special season in the City of Brotherly Love. Philly needs help in both the rotation and bullpen, but adding Minor to a starting staff that includes Aaron Nola and Jake Arrieta would make it much more imposing in a short playoff series. Atlanta Braves: Will Smith The Braves won the NL East last year and likely present the most difficult obstacle for the Phillies in their effort to bring the division crown back to Pennsylvania. Similarly to Philadelphia though, the Braves possess a dynamic everyday lineup but a pitching staff that could use some help. The back of the bullpen, in particular, needs addressing, as injuries have pushed unproven Luke Jackson into the closer's role. The competition for Smith will be immensely steep, as he's dominated all year at the end of games for San Francisco. It's hard to deny how perfectly he would fit in Atlanta. New York Mets: Marcus Stroman As mentioned earlier, the Mets and Blue Jays match up well as potential trade partners, and it would be a surprise if the two didn't at least discuss possible matches. Stroman, who grew up on Long Island, should be of particular interest to the Mets, whether they ultimately become buyers or sellers, given that he's under contract through next season and could serve as excellent rotation insurance in the event Zack Wheeler is either traded or departs as a free agent. New York also has Dominic Smith, once one of the premier first base prospects in the sport, relegated to nothing more than a pinch-hitting role thanks to the emergence of Rookie of the Year threat Pete Alonso. He would fit well as part of a future core north of the border. Washington Nationals: Carlos Rincon There hasn't been a more disappointing team in baseball this season than the Nationals who, for the second straight campaign, are failing to live up to expectations. This has every chance to become a team in transition, and it should surprise nobody if manager Davey Martinez fails to survive the season. The issue for Washington, if it does decide to become sellers, is that the team lacks real marketable pieces. The three top pitchers, Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin, all own long-term contracts. Anthony Rendon is the player tagged to be the successor to Bryce Harper as the face of the franchise, and Juan Soto and Victor Robles are exciting young talents who aren't going anywhere. If the Nationals do something, look for it to be a minor trade involving a bench player like Howie Kendrick or Michael Taylor. The versatile Kendrick could be attractive to a club like the Dodgers who value positional versatility seemingly more than any team in the game, and a low-level minor leaguer like Rincon could get the deal done. Miami Marlins: Zach Schellenger The Marlins are the unanimous favorites to be picking first overall in the June 2020 draft, and they'll be looking to trade anyone of value. Veterans Curtis Granderson, Martin Prado, Starlin Castro and Neil Walker could all be playing elsewhere before long, as well as closer Sergio Romo. It's hard to pinpoint fits for some of the positional players, but the market for Romo is likely to be robust, with Boston potentially emerging as the auction winners. The price shouldn't be exorbitant, with hard-throwing lottery ticket Zach Schellenger a fair ask. Milwaukee Brewers: Madison Bumgarner The Brewers appear destined for an NL Central dogfight with the Cubs, and they'll certainly be looking to add reinforcements. The area where Milwaukee could use the most external help is without question the rotation, and the Brewers should be in on every available big=name starting pitcher. Expect to hear rumors linking the Brew Crew to Madison Bumgarner, Zack Wheeler and Mike Minor, as well as free-agent lefty Dallas Keuchel. Chicago Cubs: Jake Diekman As mentioned a little earlier, left-handed relief has been a cause for concern on the north side of the Windy City, and Theo Epstein and Co. will almost certainly look to address the issue prior to the trade deadline. Giants closer Will Smith could be an option if the Cubs want to aim really high, but a more likely target is Diekman, who has pitched well out of the Royals bullpen thus far. St. Louis Cardinals: Martin Prado The Redbirds have the potential to complicate what could be a fascinating NL Central race, but to do that they'll have to start finding offense from players not named Marcell Ozuna, Paul DeJong or Paul Goldschmidt. Veteran left-handed hitter Matt Carpenter has been particularly disappointing at third base, and it would stand to reason the Cardinals will at least look for a right-handed platoon partner for him. Miami's Martin Prado should come reasonably inexpensively and would bring a valuable veteran capable of coming off the bench and giving St. Louis professional at-bats down the stretch if Carpenter is ultimately able to reestablish himself. Pittsburgh Pirates: Todd Frazier The Pirates are a fascinating team, as they've vastly outperformed preseason expectations and find themselves in the thick of a crowded divisional race. The Bucs starting pitching has been absolutely tremendous, and led by Felipe Vazquez and Francisco Liriano, their bullpen has been steady as well. It's unclear just how aggressive Pittsburgh will want to be at the trade deadline, but if it does choose to pursue offensive upgrades, third base stands out as a position of need. Jung Ho Kang and Colin Moran have combined to give them very little, and a veteran like the Mets Todd Frazier, who would cost almost nothing if the Pirates took on the remainder of his salary, could be worth a flyer. Cincinnati Reds: Jasseel De La Cruz No National League team underwent more of a face lift over the winter than the Cincinnati Reds, as in one offseason they remade just about their entire rotation and completed a blockbuster trade with the Dodgers to bring in outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp. The moves have not exactly paid off though, as the Reds currently sit dead last in their division, and appear to be sellers in July yet again.The thing is, though, similarly to the Nationals, the Reds don't have many trade candidates who jump off the page. Most of their better players are under long-term control, and their most marketable piece, second baseman Scooter Gennett, has missed much of the year due to injury. Veteran bench player Derek Dietrich would be attractive to contending clubs though, and a team like Atlanta could make some sense. The Braves have enough pitching depth in their system to trade from strength, and De La Cruz should be an attractive enough return for Cincinnati. Los Angeles Dodgers: Howie Kendrick The two-time defending National League champions are arguably the best team on the senior circuit again in 2019, and they don't present any noticeable holes. Los Angeles is always on the hunt for roster upgrades in an attempt to improve its depth, though, and a player like Washington's Howie Kendrick, who can play a variety of positions and provide a strong right-handed bat off the bench, could be a a strong under-the-radar addition. San Diego Padres: Marcus Stroman The Friars have been a pleasant story in the early going, and dating back to the winter meetings they've been vocal about wanting to add a frontline starting pitcher. The Blue Jays' Marcus Stroman has been linked to San Diego for months now, and while nothing has come to fruition, don't be surprised if the rumors pick up in the near future. The Padres fancy themselves contenders at least for a wild card, and while their pitching has been better than expected, inexperienced hurlers like Chris Paddack, Joey Lucchesi and Matt Strahm are all likely to be on innings limits. Adding a pitcher like Stroman would help them both this year and next, and though he will cost a lot, the Padres do have the top-rated farm system in the game. Colorado Rockies: Josh Stowers The morale of the Rockies organization was high when spring training ended, as it just locked up superstar Nolan Arenado long term and felt it had assembled a strong enough team to compete with the Dodgers in the West. Unfortunately that has not come to pass, as this club is well under .500 and struggling to remain relevant. Kyle Freeland and Jon Gray have struggled tremendously in the rotation, and an early injury to Daniel Murphy put a crimp in the offensive attack. It's hard to really gauge how the Rockies will approach trade season, but if they want to make a minor swap, righty reliever Scott Oberg could be desirable to other teams, particularly one like the Yankees, who like to shorten games and play matchups with a dynamic bullpen. New York could dangle low-level athletic outfielder Josh Stowers, who would be a pretty strong return for the Rox. San Francisco Giants: Kolby Allard In a lot of ways the Giants are going to be in the driver's seat in July, as they'll hold arguably the most desirable available starting pitcher in Madison Bumgarner and the most valuable reliever in closer Will Smith. It will be interesting to see how exactly they choose to play it, as Smith is a lock to be traded, but San Francisco is cognizant of the status Bumgarner carries in the Bay Area and how much he means to their fans. With it far from a guarantee the Giants move their ace, for the sake of argument let's focus on Smith and the type of return he could bring. A team like the Braves would make a world of sense for the southpaw, and armed with a deep system, they're sure to have a number of young players who could pique San Fran's interest. Young lefty Kolby Allard has been passed by other talented arms in the Atlanta organization, but he still has tremendous upside and would be a great addition to a rebuilding Giants team. Arizona Diamondbacks: Alex Colome The Diamondbacks have played well thus far, perhaps better than most outside observers thought they would when the season began. They do, however, present as a team that could find itself stuck in the middle as we get closer to the trade deadline. The D-backs may be in realistic striking distance but not feel good enough about their chances to trade away significant assets. Instead, it's more likely Arizona targets a relief pitcher to help fortify the bullpen, with Alex Colome of the White Sox representing a possible target.


Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue isn't the only player on the defense who entered 2019 on the last year of his rookie deal as linebacker Myles Jack is on the same boat. However, unlike his comrade who was taken in 2016's draft alongside him, Jack has elected to put off his contract situation until next year as he'll look to garner more leverage in 2020 by filling the void of Telvin Smith. "Obviously in my position, Telvin [Smith] is gone, so that's 120 tackles unaccounted for, and I want at least 50 of those so I can get 150 tackles to create some leverage for myself," Jack said to the Florida Times-Union . "My job is to play MIKE [linebacker]. I have to know way too much to miss this. I've got to run the defense. When my time comes up, that's when it's going to come up. But right now, I'm just focused on going out there winning games, getting numbers and then by the end of the season that all will take care of itself." Smith not only led the team in tackles last season (and the two seasons prior), but he also was the most experienced linebacker in terms of starts. Now with him gone, Jack is now the longest-tenured linebacker who was drafted by the franchise and understands that 2019 is not only an opportunity to lead, but is also an opportunity to set himself up for a huge payday in 2020. First and foremost, the Jags' situation with Ngakoue must be addressed as the young pass rusher could be contemplating missing training camp as well. As we mentioned earlier this week, the defensive end market has set it up to the point where Ngakoue could earn a deal that pays out $21 million annually, so coming to terms with him won't be an easy task for the front office. As for Jack, his deal should be easier to get done as the middle linebacker position is one that doesn't pay nearly as much. If he has a pretty good season, a four-year deal worth 43 million with $22 million to $30 million guaranteed like Bobby Wagner's last extension might be in play, but ultimately time will tell. MORE: Mystery of fish caught with wedding ring attached solved NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players The Celtics have made Kyrie Irving's number 11 jersey available D'Angelo Russell and Lakers Both Interested in Reunion Los Angeles Lakers 'think they have a strong shot' at signing Kawhi Leonard according to report


The Vikings know how to draft and develop pass rushers. The bigger challenge is finding a way to keep them around beyond their rookie deals. They did it with Everson Griffen and then with Danielle Hunter . Next up for a long-term financial reward is Stephen Weatherly . Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that both sides are willing to explore a contract that would supplant the final year of Weatherly's seventh-round rookie deal. The 2016 draft pick is due to make $720,000 this season. "If that's what they want, by all means I'll be down for [an extension]," Weatherly said, via Tomasson. "If they think I'm good enough to keep around, then that would be amazing. I was drafted in the seventh round and worked my way up. That would be a pretty good story to tell my kids one day." Agent Blake Baratz told Tomasson that there's a chance an extension will happen. "We've had some discussions,'' Baratz said. "He definitely would like to be here. I know the Vikings want him here. They don't have the most cap room in the league, so who knows if it will happen before this season, during this season, after this season? I don't think there's a timetable on it, but I think it makes sense for both parties. A lot of things have got to play out first, but I think it's a desire on both parties." One of the things that will have to play out relates to cap space, because the Vikings currently have little more than $600,000 for 2019. But if the Vikings wait too long, Weatherly could end up getting even more expensive to keep around. "The thing that Stephen, when he played last year, was he made a lot of plays," coach Mike Zimmer said, via Tomasson. "He's improved in a lot of areas. I anticipate that he'll have a much larger role for us this year as we continue to go forward. He continues to get better. You can just see he's much more confident in everything he's doing." The 25-year-old Weatherly, who played college football at Vanderbilt, appeared in all 16 games last season, with six starts. He stepped up during Griffen's absence, and Weatherly proved that he belongs at this level. Though he had only three sacks for the year, Weatherly became a solid complement to Hunter. If the Vikings truly believe that Weatherly will continue to improve, now is the time to make him an offer that he can't refuse. With a solid season in 2019, he'd be in position to refuse a lot more than what the Vikings would pay now, given that free agency or the franchise tag would be waiting for him.


Video by NBC News President Trump on Wednesday morning lashed out in frustration over Robert Mueller's testimony to Congress just hours before the former special counsel was set to appear on Capitol Hill. The president tweeted multiple times about Mueller late Tuesday and early Wednesday, signaling his agitation with the highly anticipated public spectacle that could cast another cloud over his presidency. "So Democrats and others can illegally fabricate a crime, try pinning it on a very innocent President, and when he fights back against this illegal and treasonous attack on our Country, they call It Obstruction?" Trump tweeted. "Wrong! Why didn't Robert Mueller investigate the investigators?" So Democrats and others can illegally fabricate a crime, try pinning it on a very innocent President, and when he fights back against this illegal and treasonous attack on our Country, they call It Obstruction? Wrong! Why didn't Robert Mueller investigate the investigators? - Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 24, 2019 Leading up to the testimony, Trump has fixated on the late confirmation that one of Mueller's top deputies will accompany him as an adviser during his testimony. The president said late Tuesday that the move was "very unfair" and "should not be allowed," and on Wednesday asserted he would not have agreed to such terms. Trump's approval is not needed for the committee's hearing format. "It was NEVER agreed that Robert Mueller could use one of his many Democrat Never Trumper lawyers to sit next to him and help him with his answers," the president tweeted. "This was specifically NOT agreed to, and I would NEVER have agreed to it. The Greatest Witch Hunt in U.S. history, by far!" It was NEVER agreed that Robert Mueller could use one of his many Democrat Never Trumper lawyers to sit next to him and help him with his answers. This was specifically NOT agreed to, and I would NEVER have agreed to it. The Greatest Witch Hunt in U.S. history, by far! - Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 24, 2019 Slideshow by Reuters Mueller's testimony begins at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. He will appear first before the House Judiciary Committee, followed by the House Intelligence Committee. The hearings will dominate cable news coverage, something that is sure to rile Trump. The special counsel had been reluctant to testify, and has said his testimony would not veer from his 448-page report that did not establish a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Russian government, and neither implicated nor exonerated the president on obstruction of justice charges. Trump has attempted to project indifference in the days leading up to Mueller's testimony, but has revealed the spectacle has his attention. He insisted last week he would not be watching, but on Monday said he "might" watch at least part of the hearing and renewed his attacks on Mueller's credibility. The president's public schedule is open during the hearings up until 4 p.m., when he is scheduled to leave for a fundraiser in West Virginia.


1775: US Postal Service is established The Continental Congress establishes a Post Office and appoints Benjamin Franklin its Postmaster-General. 1856: George Bernard Shaw is born The Irish Nobel laureate, whose notable work includes 'Man and Superman' (1903), 'Pygmalion' (1913) and 'Saint Joan' (1923), is born in Dublin. He moved to London and established himself as a writer and novelist, becoming a respected theater and music critic. 1908: Federal Bureau of Investigation is founded U.S. Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte orders the creation of a force of special agents that is a forerunner of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1947: Harry S. Truman signs National Security Act President Harry S. Truman signs the National Security Act, which reorganized America's armed forces as the National Military Establishment and created the Central Intelligence Agency. 1948: Babe Ruth makes his last public appearance Babe Ruth is seen by the public for the last time, when he attends the New York City premiere of the motion picture, 'The Babe Ruth Story.' In this last known photograph of Babe Ruth, he is autographing invitations to the premiere of 'The Babe Ruth Story'. 1953: Fidel Castro begins '26th of July Movement' Fidel Castro begins his rebellion, the '26th of July Movement' against Fulgencio Batista. However, the attack on army barracks in eastern Cuba, turned out to be unsuccessful. Castro eventually ousted Batista six years later. 1956: Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser seizes the British and French-owned canal connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas across Egypt. He froze all assets of the Suez Canal Company and closed the canal to Israeli shipping. 1963: Thousands killed, more than 100,000 homeless during Skopje earthquake A massive earthquake jolts Skopje, the capital city of the republic of Yugoslavia, killing thousands and leaving more than 100,000 people homeless. 80% of the city s buildings got damaged or completely destroyed during the 20-second earthquake. 1986: Reverend Lawrence Martin Jenco is released Islamic radicals in Lebanon release Rev. Lawrence Martin Jenco, an American hostage held for nearly 19 months. 1999: Marilyn Monroe's personal items displayed for auction Around 1500 pieces of Marilyn Monroe's personal items are put on display at Christie's Rockefeller Center in New York. The items went on sale later in 1999. 2005: NASA launches 1st mission since Columbia disaster The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from the Kennedy Space Center is NASA's first 'Return to Flight' mission since the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003. Mission STS-114 included in-orbit drills, equipment testing and spacewalking repair, and ended with Discovery's successful landing on Aug. 9, 2005. 2016: Clinton becomes first woman to be nominated for US President Hillary Clinton becomes the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. 2016: The Sagamihara Massacre A man armed with a knife kills 19 disabled people at a care home in Japan (the suspect turned himself in). 2016: Solar Impulse 2 circumnavigates the earth Solar Impulse 2 becomes the first ever solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the earth as it touches down in Abu Dhabi. Bertrand Piccard piloted the plane which had 17000 solar cells on its wings and covered approximately 42,000 kms during the entire 17-stage journey.


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is in his wheel chair during Carb Day for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2019. 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500-Carb Day Indycar series driver Felix Rosenqvist (10) sits in his car during Carb Day for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2019. 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500-Carb Day From left to right NTT IndyCar series drivers Josef Newgarden and Helio Castroneves mix up the formula for the Shell V Power Nitro Plus before Carb Day for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2019. 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500-Carb Day Race signage displayed on the downtown JW Marriott Hotel before Carb Day for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2019.


You read that right. Just one 2019 Ram 1500 is affected by this recall. Recalls are a fact of life for automakers, but it's not every day we see a recall for one vehicle. To be clear, we're not talking about one type of model, but one single vehicle . Specifically, it's for a 2019 Ram 1500 and the problem is an instrument cluster that could stop working. If your 2019 Ram has an instrument cluster not lighting up like a Christmas tree, then NHTSA Campaign Number 19V556000 could be aimed solely at you. For the billions of people unaffected but as amused as we are by this, know that FCA will notify owners the owner of the problem, and a dealership will replace the faulty instrument cluster free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin on September 13, though with just one affected vehicle we're not sure why there's even a delay. Presumably, by identifying a problem with just one truck , FCA already has a VIN and as such, already has information on the owner. It gets better, because included with the NHTSA notification are four associated documents including a non-compliance report, a recall acknowledgment, a notice to dealerships (yes, dealerships), and remedy instructions, all to replace the instrument cluster on a pickup truck. We don't know the exact process automakers must follow for a recall; we suspect this is the standard procedure but it doesn't make it any less facepalm-worthy for one freaking truck . Somewhere in FCA's headquarters right now, there's a mid-level executive needlessly drowning in red tape over this. To whomever that is, you have our condolences. We were tipped off to this humorous action by allpar.com, which offers some additional insight into why this might be as drawn out as it is. The additional documentation mentioned 2018 and 2019 model-year DS Ram 1500s and DX Ram Trucks in Mexico, though the affected number of vehicles remains just one. Digging further, apparently a run of instrument clusters received software that could be a bit buggy, causing the entire cluster to fail. All but one of the clusters went into preproduction evaluation vehicles, so while the recall points to a single production vehicle, let's just say it sounds like FCA is keeping its dealer network informed of the situation just in case a similar problem arises on a second or third vehicle.


Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore will not coach during the 2019-2020 season after a medical setback sent him back to the hospital. Moore is still recovering from a devastating May car accident that killed his wife and daughter. He suffered serious burns in the May 25th crash. A driver headed the wrong way on a Michigan way collided head-on with a car carrying the Moore family. Moore's daughter, Jaidyn, died at the scene, while his wife, Jennifer, succumbed to her injuries upon reaching the hospital. Moore's son, Jerrell, suffered minor injuries. The driver of the other car was pronounced dead at the scene. According to a statement that was released by the school via the Moore family on Monday evening, Moore suffered a medical issue in his home that led to a cardiac arrest while he was in an ambulance en route to the hospital. He is going to be moving into a long-term care and rehab facility. "The Moore Family greatly appreciates the outpouring of love and support from the greater Madison and Chicago communities, the Badgers and Big Ten families and all whose lives Howard and his family have touched," the statement read. "Please continue to keep Howard and his son, Jerell, in your prayers."


Here's a rundown of what was discussed and voted upon in Pasadena City Council's meeting Monday, May 13. The council approved the purchase of 210 Taser 7 weapons and training modules for the police department for a cost of $647,000 over five years. It also awarded a $313,000 contract to McWil Sports Surfaces Inc. to replace gym floors at Villa-Parke Community Center and Victory Park Recreation Center. Members heard the first reading of an ordinance that would require existing wood-frame buildings with soft, weak or open-front walls to undergo mandatory seismic strengthening. Read the text of the ordinance here . The council also adopted the city's taxes, fees and charges schedule for fiscal year 2020 after a public hearing. Councilmembers then re-opened a public hearing on the city's fiscal 2020 recommended operating and capital improvement program budgets. These hearings are scheduled to occur during each regularly scheduled council meeting through June 17, at which point the council will consider adopting the budgets. View the budgets here . The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 20 at Pasadena City Hall, 100 North Garfield Ave. Room S249. May 6 meeting in review In its last meeting, the City Council passed on second reading an amendment to the city code to waive facility use fees for civic or patriotic organizations that charge admission or collect donations. Councilmembers also appointed Weslee Sinclair Glenn, Ph.D., to the environmental advisory commission, and received four claims against the city. The largest, in excess of $25,000, was filed by the law offices of Michael T. Martin, representing June Vayo.


Barry's slow march toward Arkansas threatens more heavy rains Reclassified from a tropical storm to a tropical depression late Sunday afternoon, forecasters warned of a continued threat of heavy rains from Barry into Monday as the center of the storm trudged inland from northern Louisiana into Arkansas. Although Barry did not unleash catastrophic flooding in Louisiana, many across the Gulf Coast were urged to take heed of tornado and flash-flood warnings Monday as the storm moved north. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards urged residents to be cautious and said he was "extremely grateful" that the storm had not caused the disastrous floods that had earlier been forecast. More than 90 people had been rescued in 11 parishes, but there were no reports of weather-related fatalities, Edwards said. About 51,000 customers in Louisiana, 1,800 customers in Mississippi and another 1,700 customers in Arkansas were without power Sunday night, according to poweroutage.us. Prefer to listen? Check out the 5 things podcast Amazon Prime Day is here Amazon Prime Day, when the e-commerce giant offers a Black Friday-like sale, will take place on Monday and Tuesday. It's the first time the big sale will span 48 hours , giving those who are or become members of Amazon's premium subscription service the chance to access deals on more than 1 million items. With other retailers often launching their own sales to coincide with Amazon's, the company says this year's bargains will pop up as often as every five minutes. It's also promising new product launches by major brands, and, for the first time, there will be specific pages of items produced by local entrepreneurs. Jennifer Lopez takes the stage after NYC blackout Jennifer Lopez's Madison Square Garden concert got cut short Saturday night after a massive, New York City-wide power outage. But don't worry, JLo fans: On Monday, the singer will finish what she started . Later Saturday night, JLo announced that, provided power returns to Madison Square Garden in time, she would reschedule the performance for Monday night. "Gonna take more than a city-wide blackout to shut us down!" she tweeted, promising fans "the most amazing celebration." Madison Square Garden's official website has been updated to confirm that tickets from Saturday night's show will be honored Monday at 8 p.m. Avowed neo-Nazi James Fields to be sentenced in state court Self-avowed Neo-Nazi James Fields is set to be sentenced in Virginia state court Monday for the murder of a bystander during the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017. Fields has already been sentenced in federal court to life in prison . Fields was found guilty of ramming his car into counter-protesters, killing Heather Heyer and injuring dozens of others. Charlottesville has received constant attention from the media, activists and politicians since August 2017. Fields' conviction aside, local activists say Charlottesville is still far from reaching resolution on matters of race . MLB Hall of Famer Bob Gibson to begin chemo Bob Gibson, who spent all 17 seasons of a Hall of Fame career with the St. Louis Cardinals, is battling pancreatic cancer. Dick Zitzmann, Gibson's longtime agent, said the 83-year-old Gibson was diagnosed a few weeks ago and has been hospitalized the past two weeks, with chemotherapy treatments expected to begin Monday . "Get well soon, Bob. All of Cardinal Nation is behind you!" the Cardinals wrote Saturday on Twitter. Gibson broke in with the Cardinals in 1959 and became one of the game's most dominant pitchers throughout the 1960s. This is a compilation of stories from across the USA TODAY Network. Contributing: The Assdociate This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Amazon Prime Day, Jennifer Lopez and Barry marches toward Arkansas: 5 things you need to know Monday


Pre-season friendlies aren't always the most exciting of affairs, but they do provide supporters with the chance to take a closer look at some of the young prospects who have been making waves at youth level. Three players who have been causing a stir so far this summer are Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah, Tottenham's Troy Parrott and Manchester United's Mason Greenwood. The trio have impressed while on tour with their respective clubs, but who looks to be the pick of the bunch? Here's a comparison of all three forwards, taking into account a variety of factors that will help us to decide which prospect currently stands up above the rest. Shooting All three boast impressive records in front of goal at youth level and, on paper, there isn't a whole lot to separate them in this category. Parrott bagged 20 goals in 30 appearances during 2018/19 and Nketiah - who spent the majority of the season in and around the first team at Arsenal - bagged 11 in 20. However, it's Greenwood who rises to the top in this category, not only because he boasts the most prolific record in front of goal, but also because he is capable of scoring from just about anywhere in the final third - with both feet. There's no denying that all three youngsters are lethal in front of goal, but Greenwood's tally of 26 goals in 2018/19, many of which were long-range screamers, means he is the most deadly right now. Passing Troy Parrott is the most traditional 'number nine' striker out of the group, so he hasn't had to rely on his passing ability too much in the past, with his incisive movement off the ball being one his biggest attributes instead. Nketiah, who often finds himself drifting into wide areas, has shown plenty of promise for the Gunners, but he has been guilty of lacking a cutting edge in the final third during his first team appearances, which is the biggest area of his game that requires refinement. That leaves Greenwood , who frequently drops into a deeper role in between the lines to dictate the ebb and flow of matches and bring his teammates into proceedings with an impressive range of passing. Dribbling Dribbling is an important part of any modern striker's armoury, but it's not necessarily essential - depending on how they operate within a cohesive unit. Parrott, as touched upon earlier, tends to spend more time off the ball, making room for himself to make an impact on a game with one or two touches. Greenwood's dribbling ability is one of his biggest strengths, as he has proven that he is capable of filling pockets of space, dragging opposition defenders out of position before delivering a killer ball in the final third. However, Nketiah shines through in this category, based on his combination of tricky footwork and explosive pace. The Arsenal man is the most direct of the trio as he frequently stands up defenders in wide areas before driving past them into dangerous areas and he maintains close control in tight areas to maintain possession. Physical Attributes Parrott - the youngest of the three having only recently turned 17-year-old - is still a little weak when it comes to holding the ball up in the final third, but frequent first team football should help to improve that side of his game. Meanwhile, Greenwood is not necessarily a 'strong' player in the traditional sense, but his balance on the ball makes it very difficult for defenders to take the ball away from him and allows him to get involved in deeper build-up play. 20-year-old Nketiah is unsurprisingly the most well-rounded in a physical sense, as he is able to use his strength and blistering pace to breach defences with impressive regularity. He's also proven to be decent with his back to goal, holding off defenders before bringing teammates into the fray. Potential Parrott is a raw talent right now, but he is set to become a regular for Spurs' Under-23s next season and, if he acts as an understudy to Harry Kane going forward, then he could easily make the step up to the first team. Nketiah has plenty to work on next season - his composure in the final third being the most pressing - but he has shown signs of improvement already during pre-season and looks to be the most promising talent to have come through the ranks at Arsenal in recent years. There's no reason why he can't earn more regular minutes next season. While the others have the potential to develop into top-class players, Greenwood could very well become world-class. He plays with wisdom beyond his years and appears to have already worked his way into Ole Gunnar Solkjaer's plans for next season. Overall After looking at each player's current shooting, passing abilities, as well as their physical attributes and potential, Manchester United's Greenwood appears to be the pick of the bunch. Of course, that isn't to say that both Parrott and Nketiah aren't outstanding prospects. They are two incredibly bright talents that are on course to make the next step up at Tottenham and Arsenal, and it must also be remembered that each player's development depends on the way they are integrated into the first team setup at their respective clubs. However, Greenwood looks like the real deal and, given the direction United have been heading in over the past few years, there is plenty of exception on his young shoulders to help lead the Red Devils into a new era.


The Nationals announced a series of roster moves, led by the return of shortstop Trea Turner from a lengthy stint on the injured list. Fellow infielder Wilmer Difo was optioned to create space for him. As expected , starter Anibal Sanchez was placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a hamstring injury yesterday. Righty Kyle McGowin will head to the active roster to take the opening and provide the club with some innings in a swingman capacity. Despite a forgettable opening quarter of the season, the Nats are hardly fully buried in the postseason hunt. They'll need Turner to get back to his high-flying ways if they're to overcome some other areas of concern and make up the six-game gap separating them from the Phillies (in addition to leapfrogging the Braves and Mets). The 25-year-old Turner got off to a great start to the season but was injured in only his fourth game. At his best, he's among the better all-around shortstops in the game. It remains to be seen whether the fractured finger will have any lingering effects in the field or at the plate, but it shouldn't prevent him from resuming his torrid stolen-base pace (four in four games after swiping more than 40 in each of the past two seasons). As for Difo, 27, he has had his chances over the past few campaigns but just hasn't been able to provide enough offense. This year represented a new low, as he's carrying only a .231/.301/.298 slash through 134 plate appearances. Without Difo, the roster lacks a true shortstop reserve, though Brian Dozier could slide over from second when Turner needs a rest. McGowin may or may not end up getting a shot at taking a start in place of Sanchez. It's also possible the club could give the ball to Erick Fedde , though he has been working in a relief capacity. Odds are the Nats will utilize both of those pitchers as needed in the coming days and wait to reassess when Sanchez's turn comes up again on Tuesday.


The past 12 months have not been what USMNT fans would have hoped for Christian Pulisic. The United States' failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup deprived Pulisic the chance of taking on the world's best on the biggest stage. At the club level, Pulisic lost his starting place to Jadon Sancho and spent most of the season battling injuries. The highlight of Pulisic's year was securing a £65 million transfer to Chelsea. Unfortunately we don't know if that will ultimately be a good thing considering Chelsea are a club in constant turmoil. Expectations were high for Pulisic entering this season. He was coming off a four goal, six assist season and was about to enter his third full year in the Bundesliga. This would be a chance to really make his mark. Pulisic's 2018/19 campaign was ultimately a disappointment. The American finished with four goals and four assists in the Bundesliga (seven goals, six assists all comps). Alarmingly, he had five different spells where muscle injuries forced him to miss games. Those aren't the type of injuries you want to see a young player get in the habit of picking up. Pulisic only played 42.4 percent of available Bundesliga minutes this season. That's down from the 80 percent he played last year. He made just nine Bundesliga starts. The number of league starts Pulisic made dropped from 27 to nine. That's not entirely his fault. Jadon Sancho took advantage of the opportunity Pulisic's early season injury presented and made himself undroppable. The emergence of Jadon Sancho alone should not have kept Pulisic on the bench. Pulisic is capable of playing on either the left or right wing, or even as a No. 10. That gives manager Lucien Favre plenty of flexibility to get him on the field. Despite that, the Swiss manager rarely used Pulisic on the left, preferring Jacob Bruun Larsen or Raphael Guerreiro instead. When the move to Chelsea was announced in January, the theory was that Pulisic's form had slipped because he was distracted. The player said as much in his thank you to the fans. Now that Pulisic could focus entirely on the pitch, his performance should get better. That was the hope at least. It didn't work out that way. When the second half of the Bundesliga resumed Pulisic continued to struggle to get in the team. He soon ended up with another injury. By the time the March international break rolled around, it was entirely reasonable to wonder if this was the best Pulisic would ever be. Maybe he never was going to jump to the next level. Perhaps he was going to fade away. It's very easy to look at the overall picture and think that. But if you dive deeper into the numbers, that's not exactly the case. Pulisic's per 90 stats this season were great. His shots per 90 rose by over a full shot from 1.48 to 2.65. His total xG was just 0.32 lower than last season (5.16 down from 5.48) despite playing almost 1,400 fewer minutes. His 0.51 xG/90 was the third highest among all BVB players. An outsider may think that Pulisic's lack of production meant a lack of development. That's far from the case. His overall production only dropped from four goals, five assists to four goal, four assists. He didn't get as many shots but he got better shots. He created more opportunities this year than he did last year and he put up better numbers than both Bruun-Larsen and Guerreiro. The lack of minutes heavily skews Pulisic's radar. It's highly unlikely he would keep these numbers up if he played 2000 minutes. Nevertheless, this is really good. All in all, Pulisic became a much more efficient player. So why couldn't he get on the field? The obvious answer is because Jadon Sancho was just that good. He finished the season with 12 goals and 14 assists. You couldn't take him out of the team if you wanted to. Favre wasn't going to deploy Pulisic in a central role as Dortmund already had Marco Reus, Mario Gotze, and Paco Alcacer there. As I mentioned earlier, Pulisic could easily have been played on the left wing, but Favre may have had reasons to avoid that. Borussia Dortmund didn't win any of the three games that Pulisic started on the left side. That could either mean that three games isn't nearly enough of a sample size for that stat to have any meaning, or that when Pulisic lines up on the left something is "off" with Dortmund's team. (BVB only won four of the eight games Pulisic started on the last year). With Dortmund in the heat of a title race, Favre didn't have time to let players figure it out. He had to go with what worked. That meant Sancho on the right wing and Pulisic on the bench. It'd be really harsh to say Pulisic regressed this year. He was a victim of the circumstances and bad luck. His time on the pitch showed that he's grown into a much smarter player who gets himself into better goalscoring opportunities more often. If he stays healthy that'll make him a much better player going forward. [Photo: Chelsea FC] The post Did Christian Pulisic improve or regress this season? appeared first on The Comeback .


Steven DeSanctis has seen enough. "For the first time in my career, we are moving to an Overweight on Real Estate, as interest rates around the globe are NOT going anywhere and US rates are tethered to the global markets and thus heading lower," wrote the Jefferies strategist in a note out Wednesday morning. DeSanctis' timing was impeccable. The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note was tumbling   it lost nine basis points, or about 5%   overnight   falling fast enough to spook stock investors. And yes, "for the first time in my career" actually means something in DeSanctis case. He has worked in financial services since the late 1990s. It's worth noting that U.S. government bonds are certainly a better bet than those issued by other countries. Germany's 10-year bund, the U.K's 10-year gilt, and Japan's 10-year note all offer negative yields, meaning investors pay for the privilege of owning them. Still, low U.S. yields   1.62% on the 10-year mid-morning on Wednesday   are a pittance for anyone in search of fixed income. Related: U.S. government bonds going negative are a real possibility, Pimco analyst says "Quest for yield can be quenched by real estate," DeSanctis noted. There are a few additional reasons he and his team are recommending the sector. During past Federal Reserve easing cycles   periods when they've cut interest rates   real estate " gets out to a slow start but relative performance picks up" until it performs better than other sectors, he said. Real estate is inversely correlated with volatility, which is still rising (the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is up more than 42% since the start of August.) Real estate is a domestic investment, with less than 5% of its revenue, on average, coming from outside the U.S., DeSanctis said. That makes it a good hedge against worries about trade wars and protectionism. "Yes, valuations are expensive on an absolute and relative basis but again, with rates this low valuations for the group should be higher," he noted. Jefferies' real estate analyst Jon Petersen prefers industrial and apartment real estate plays, such as Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (REXR) STAG Industrial Inc. (STAG) , and UDR, Inc. (UDR) , a luxury apartment real estate investment trust. " Be careful with malls ," the team wrote. See: REITs keep getting spanked, but here are some bright spots


Manchester United finished the 2018/19 Women's Championship season in style over the weekend, beating Lewes 5-0 to finish a full nine points ahead of the chasing pack and then finally lifting the league trophy they had already secured with two games to spare. United, who will definitely be a Women's Super League team next season after a top flight license was granted last week , showed no signs of slowing down despite having already comfortably sewn up promotion and celebrated at the club's end of season awards in midweek. C H A M P I O N S  @FAWSL here we come!  #MUWomen pic.twitter.com/nelBVWf7wM   Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) May 11, 2019 Lauren James, Jess Sigsworth, Leah Galton, Aimee Palmer and Amy Turner all got on the scoresheet in front of a home crowd in excess of 3,000 at Leigh Sports Village. Perhaps the only disappointment is that United fell short of a century of league goals, finishing on 98 in 20 games. Club captain Alex Greenwood, who was named in England's World Cup squad earlier this month , was then handed the Women's Championship trophy to conclude a fine debut year. Tottenham also bade farewell to the second tier with a win and will join United in the top tier WSL next season. It was Durham who were on the receiving end of a 2-0 Spurs win in the north east, with the visitors having midfielder Anna Filbey to thank for both goals.  'Ohhh @JennaSchillaci '  Our skipper is a class act. #COYS ⚪ #SpursLadies pic.twitter.com/LzUw2vegyw   Tottenham Hotspur Ladies (@thlfcofficial) May 13, 2019 Capitalising on Durham's final day defeat, Charlton secured a third place finish after hammering Leicester 4-0, with Kit Graham needing only 48 seconds to break the deadlock. After that, Liz Ejupi doubled the lead, before Graham added a third and fourth to complete a hat-trick. Elsewhere, there was a 6-0 win over Millwall from a Sheffield United side that finished the season in truly blistering form on a run of seven wins. There were goals from Ellie Gilliatt, Bex Rayner, Ebony Salmon (2) and Jade Pennock (2) as the Blades ran out comfortable winners. 2-0 v Crystal Palace  2-1 v Tottenham Hotspur  2-1 v Leicester City 力 2-1 v Durham  4-1 v London Bees  3-0 v Lewes 浪 6-0 v Millwall Lionesses 螺 What a run for Carla Ward's Blades  #SUFCW  pic.twitter.com/ET0x0HKwdF   Sheffield United Women (@sufc_women) May 12, 2019 Aston Villa will have been disappointed to end the season with a 0-0 draw at home against second bottom Crystal Palace, although their sixth place was never under threat from below them, nor could they have actually finished any higher.


After sitting out early at training camp while negotiating a new deal, Bobby Wagner is finally getting paid. The Seattle Seahawks linebacker agreed to a three-year, $54 million extension on Friday night, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Wagner will make about $18 million per year, which makes him the highest-paid inside linebacker in the NFL. More than $40 million of his deal is guaranteed, too. Source: The #Seahawks and LB Bobby Wagner have agreed to terms on a 3-year, $54M extension. Locked in. 💰💰💰   Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 27, 2019 "I'm really excited to have this done, excited that I get to be a Seahawk for a long, long time," Wagner said in a statement. "Like I've always said, I want to play my entire career here, and I feel like today is a step toward that. It feels amazing being here. I've watched people stay, I've watched people go, and to have the trust from the organization to continue to let me lead this team, lead this defense, it's a great feeling. I'm excited to get back to work." Wagner was set to enter the final year of his four-year, $43 million contract with the Seahawks, however was pushing for an extension with the team before the season started. [Join or create a 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Football league for free today] He reported to training camp on time on Wednesday without a new deal in place, however has not yet participated much. Wagner wore just a sweatsuit on Thursday and didn't practice, and then wore just his helmet on Friday while watching the majority of drills take place, according to the Seattle Times. Now, though, Wagner will likely jump right back into the mix at training camp. "We feel blessed that we were able to draft Bobby in 2012, keep him here on a second contract and now to have him sign a third contract is a huge deal with us," Seahawks GM John Schneider said in a statement. "Everyone in the whole building is excited, I'm sure his teammates are going to be very excited. He exemplifies everything that we're all about, his professionalism, intensity, the way he handles himself off the field. "There's no doubt in my mind that he'll go down not only as one of the greatest Seahawks, but also as one of the greatest middle linebackers in NFL history." The 29-year-old recorded 138 total tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception that he returned 98 yards for a touchdown last season for the Seahawks, his seventh with the team. He was an All-Pro selection for the fourth time in the past five years last season and reached the Pro Bowl for the fifth time. More from Yahoo Sports: Eli gives strong response to Beckham Jr. Robinson: Cards' Murray confident about Air Raid scheme Orioles outfielder makes history with save in 16-inning marathon Sohi: NBA a step slow in trying to limit tampering, player movement


Gregg Berhalter's shaky USMNT welcomes several of its star players into the fold when it kicks off its 2019 Gold Cup campaign against Guyana on Tuesday. [ LIVE: Latest Gold Cup scores ] The match comes 2.5 hours after one between the two sides which conspired to keep the Yanks out of the 2018 World Cup. While the USMNT played the biggest role in that monumental failure, Trinidad and Tobago is the team that beat the Yanks in Couva on the same night that Panama scored a ghost goal to push the U.S. into fifth in the Hex. Guyana has lost to Haiti, Bermuda, and French Guiana in the last eight months, and it would be stunning if the U.S. didn't post a generous amount of goals on the scoreboard even after miserable efforts against Jamaica's B team and Venezuela. Panama and T&T, on the other hand, should be a beauty, with Los Canaleros getting a bit older in the tooth and the Soca Warriors maturing a bit as a side. Panama and T&T kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the USMNT expected to kickoff with Guyana a little after 10 p.m. Follow @NicholasMendola


News flash: The Golden State Warriors are better with Kevin Durant on the court. Durant was back on the court for Game 5 in Toronto and he made his presence felt early with a couple of threes. KD drills consecutive threes and the @warriors are 5-5 from downtown! 🔥 #StrengthInNumbers 19 #WeTheNorth 13 🇺🇸: ABC 🇨🇦: Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/PLVyqVmJUn   NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2019 Steve Kerr opened with the Hamptons five lineup   Stephen Curry , Klay Thompson , Andre Iguodala , Durant, and Draymond Green   and there was a confidence and quality of offensive play we have not seen from them all series. However, the Raptors withstood all that and it was an even first quarter.


At the 2019 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Antwerp, Belgium a Cincinnati man took home one of the top honors. Garey Faulkner, known for his extravagant facial hair at Reds and Bengals games, took home third place in the freestyle category at the 2019 World Beard and Moustache Championships over the weekend. Faulkner's look featured curls and a combover. "I came all the way from America for this, for the World Beard and Moustache Championships. The Freestyle category, which is usually the last, I think it's the hardest to win," Faulkner said to Inside Edition. "I create something different every time I compete and never the same thing, so I try to use my comb-over beard and create something new that's never been done." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati's bearded man wins international contest


Letters From the Archives is a series in which we highlight past Atlantic stories and reactions from readers at the time. The 2,221,766 acres that make up Yellowstone National Park now receive 4 million to 6 million visitors annually. But in 1872, the land was practically untouched. That year, President Ulysses S. Grant signed "an Act to set apart a certain Tract of Land lying near the Head-waters of the Yellowstone River as a public Park," which designated Yellowstone "for the benefit and enjoyment of the people" and sought to shield it from "settlement, occupancy, or sale." The act paved the way for other lands to be protected under the same criteria, overseen by the Department of the Interior. Today, almost 150 years later, the United States has 61 national parks. According to Nathaniel P. Langford, an explorer and the first appointed park superintendent for Yellowstone, the idea to protect American land germinated around a campfire at Madison Junction, where the Gibbon and Firehole rivers meet. He and other members of an expedition that had set out to determine the value of the land, Langford claimed, were struck by its natural beauty, and decided instead to advocate for its preservation. Yet historical accounts show that Langford's motivations may not have been as purely altruistic as he implied: Notes from his diary indicate that Langford likely saw national parkland as a potential generator of railroad traffic, and even worked with a financier who was interested in extending the Northern Pacific Railroad. Questions of how much tourism in national parks is desirable and of how the parks should be maintained and who they are meant for are as old as the parks themselves. In the first half of the 20th century, many of these debates stemmed from disagreements between lawmakers and environmental advocates on how to interpret vague and sometimes contradictory legislation. The railroad and, eventually, cars made the parks easier to access, and a steadily growing population and intensifying interest in the parks put even more stress on the land. By the 1950s, more than 20 million people were visiting the parks every year almost three times the highest pre-World War II figure. Recognizing that the onslaught of visitors was taking a toll on the landscape, in 1956 the National Park Service (NPS) put together a 10-year program dubbed "Mission 66" to carry out infrastructure repairs and modernize facilities, as well as build new visitor amenities. These construction efforts were met with pushback from the authors of a February 1961 series in The Atlantic. In "Our National Parks in Jeopardy," three articles by three different writers explored the growing imbalance in the ecosystems of national parks due to human presence and development. Devereux Butcher, Clark C. Van Fleet, and Paul Brooks believed firmly that the NPS should stop new development and limit visitation. In the first article of the series, "Resorts or Wilderness?," Butcher, the former executive secretary of the National Parks Association, argued that America's national parks were "under ceaseless attack" by the public, which he called "the new menace" (commercial interests being the old menace). His piece walked readers through the impact of human interference on six protected areas: Mount McKinley, The Everglades, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, and Yosemite. Each one, he wrote, was being destroyed by new infrastructure built to accommodate a growing number of visitors and their recreational demands. The only answer to the expanding problem, Butcher contended, was to adopt a policy that prohibited building facilities in the middle of the parks. (At the time, the Wilderness Bill, which set out to clearly define the term "wilderness" and create a more organized system of land protection, was before the U.S. Senate, though it would be signed into law until 1964.) In "Nature Out of Balance," Clark C. Van Fleet an author, conservationist, and a "native Californian who for five decades [had] roamed the forests and fished the streams of the West Coast" argued that human presence, sport, and needs were disrupting the equilibrium of the natural environment. Sequoia trees were showing signs of sickness due to injury by humans, meadows were facing erosion and damage from overgrazing, poaching was increasings, and fire was swallowing forests. In addition to curtailing tourism, Van Fleet wrote, the government should increase its funding of the parks. In the third and final article of the series, "The Pressure of Numbers," Paul Brooks, "a rugged canoeist" and the editor in chief of the publishing company Houghton Mifflin, wrote pointedly about the increasing popularity of parks, and how accommodating crowds had led to "compromise in preservation of the natural landscape": The idea for creating parks for the people "[had] worked so well that it now [threatened] to work its own destruction." While some development was necessary, Brooks explained, too much would be dangerous. If America was going to preserve the land without enforcing quotas on visitors, the country needed to either introduce new parks, expand the area outside existing parks, or develop alternative recreation areas for outdoor activities so that protected land would not bear the burden. He concluded: The parks themselves have been aptly called "living museums." Like a work of art, the natural scene is something that can be used without being used up. How we use it in America will have a very real bearing on the sort of people we become. Atlantic readers' letters in response to the series published in April and May of 1961 captured charged and diverse opinions on how national parks should be managed. Geneva L. Parmley, who was attending Southeast Missouri State College in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, suggested that "ten million copies" of Butcher's article should be published "in pamphlet form" and "distributed to the American public." "In the early days of human history," the Wilderness Society director Olaus J. Murie wrote, "some places were treated like shrines, to help people in their endeavor to think on a high plane." America's national parks were established with "largely the same motivation," he continued, so that "we might gain inspiration for our living." He agreed with Butcher's argument that people had strayed from those ideals, and hoped the public would "honestly study" the series. Sigfurd F. Olson of Ely, Minnesota, a former president of the National Parks Association, thought the articles covered the current situation of the parks "very well," especially the "tremendous difficulties" the NPS had in abiding by the congressional mandate to preserve the areas for future generations. He agreed that some development should be curtailed; but the series, he wrote, failed to recognize the "courageous fighting" by the NPS to keep 95 percent of the park areas in a wilderness condition; that most of the infrastructure added, such as roads, could not be "eliminated easily or without tremendous cost"; and that any change would require "congressional authorization and interagency cooperation as well as funds." While the process would be "slow and painful," he wrote, "some real progress has, nevertheless, been made" and many of the problems presented could be solved if citizens' groups and the NPS held "amicable discussions." (Olson would go on to help edit and enact the Wilderness Act.) "To argue that only five per cent of the park areas is developed," Butcher replied to Olson, "ignores the principle that any intrusion shatters the whole." The then-U.S. Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico wrote a diplomatic response. As the chairman of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, he supported the Wilderness Bill, which was before the committee. This measure, along with a bill that would protect certain shoreline areas, Anderson wrote, were "made urgent by the burgeoning demands of a growing population." E. C. Roberston of Silver Spring, Maryland, wrote that the articles were "important and useful in stirring the American people to stop the encroachment of civilization on the wilderness." But Robertson worried that the authors' argument for less development was exclusionary: "there are whole generations … who have exactly the same right to see the wilderness as they do." Robertson continued: "Are Butcher, Van Fleet, and Brooks the only men in the country who can enjoy nature? No, they will be the first to say. But, are Butcher, Van Fleet, and Brooks the only men who know how to enjoy nature? Well, almost, they will say." "Before your readers take Mr. Butcher's unconstructive diatribe too seriously," H. Oehlmann, the executive vice president of visitor services at Yosemite wrote, they should know that "sitting in my office some years ago, [Butcher] seriously told me that if he had his way, all visitors to Yosemite Valley would come by bicycle from El Portal." The ride, Oehlmann wrote, was 14 miles from Yosemite Village, and climbed two thousand feet in about five miles. "Anyone for a bicycle?," he asked. The wishes of the citizens for "whose welfare the national parks were established … should not be denied to comply with the selfish demands of a small group of nature worshipers," Mrs. Antoinette Friedman of Washington, D.C., wrote. If the authors whom she referred to as "the evangelists of the wilderness cult" spent "one tenth" of the time they spent on "preserving the wilderness of the West" developing "adequate recreational facilities for citizens of the crowded industrial East," she suggested, they would be providing a service "rewarding to human beings as well as to nature." It is "inconceivable that people would or could enjoy a great park like Yellowstone" if legislation cut back on infrastructure, requiring them to travel longer distances within the park and from their hotel to the park and back, Horace Marden Albright of New York City wrote: "They would take just one look and keep going. Most travelers do not have more than two weeks' vacation." Albright, The Editors noted below his letter, was the second director of the NPS, had served ten years as the superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, and was one of the four men who organized the Civilian Conservation Corps. "I find myself in complete sympathy," wrote U.S. Alaska Senator Ernest Gruening. "But I must dissent emphatically" on the applications of Butcher's argument to Mount McKinley National Park, with "which I am very familiar." Without access, he concluded, "what value are wilderness areas?" Finally, Mrs. George Begun of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, saw this conflict as a broader reflection of society. She wrote that it was "a revealing fact of our way of life" that the national parks which comprised only three fourths of one percent of the total land area of the United States were "constantly in danger of commercial inroads and overdevelopment." Today, 55 years after the passage of the Wilderness Bill, " overtourism " is a worldwide phenomenon and America's national parks continue to face widespread maintenance issues. Years of congressional underfunding has not provided the parks with adequate resources to keep up with the impact their millions of visitors have on infrastructure and on the land. Last year, nearly 85 million people visited national parks. Bipartisan legislation was introduced in the summer of 2018 in the House and in the Senate which, if passed, would direct a combined $6.5 billion to repairs over five years. (Both bills are still under review.) But the parks are not a priority for the executive branch. In March, President Donald Trump proposed a Fiscal Year (2020) budget for the Department of Interior $2 billion below the department's total budget for 2019. Of the $12.5 billion in the 2020 budget, only $2.7 billion would be allocated to the NPS, including $393.5 million for deferred maintenance projects. In 2017, Yosemite Park alone required over $582 million worth of rehabilitation. Meanwhile, the Washington Post reported this week, the NPS has diverted nearly $2.5 million in entrance and recreation fees to help cover the costs of Trump's "Salute to America" Fourth of July event in Washington. "By tapping entrance fees to cover the presidential event," the Post's reporters wrote, the Department of Interior "is siphoning money that is typically used to enhance the visitor experience either on the Mall or at smaller parks across the country, with projects ranging from road and bridge repair to habitat restoration." $2.5 million may not seem like much, but according to the Post it represents "nearly 5 percent of the funds that less-profitable parks used last year for upgrades." This year, it seems, some of those upgrades will have to wait.


Fox rode the "Tiger Effect" to a boost in overnight ratings for the third round of the U.S. Open. Tiger Woods went out at 11:24 a.m. ET Saturday and helped the network average 4.23 million viewers from 12 noon until 10 p.m during the third round at Pebble Beach Golf Links. It was the first time in six years Woods played on the weekend in the national golf championship. Gary Woodland and Justin Rose battled for the lead into the evening, with Woodland taking a 1-shot lead into Sunday play. That average number is the highest overnight rating in the third round of the U.S. Open since 2013, which was the last time Woods played in the third round of a U.S. Open. Woods did not play in the 2014 U.S. Open given its proximity to surgery he underwent to repair a pinched nerve in his back in March of that year. He missed the cut in 2015 at Chambers Bay. He skipped the Open in 2016 due to his ailing back. His Memorial Day DUI arrest and subsequent rehab sidelined him in 2017. And Woods missed the cut at Shinnecock Hills last year. The 2019 Round 3 telecast drew an 18% increase in viewership over the third round last year - which was lowlighted by Phil Mickelson's double-putt penalty on No. 13 at Shinnecock Hills. The audience peaked at 5.569 million from 5:45 to - 6 p.m. ET, right as the final pairing of Justin Rose and 54-hole leader Gary Woodland was starting play and Woods was finishing his round of 71. The telecast also featured a brief visit by CBS announcer Jim Nantz, who responded to an on-air invitation from Joe Buck earlier in the week. Nantz, who has called the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 34 times for the Tiffany Network is a long-time resident of Carmel, Calif., lives within close walking distance of Pebble Beach Golf Links and has a 50%-scale replica of No. 7 in his backyard. Nantz delivered a brief play-by-play call of Phil Mickelson teeing off from No. 8 in what was his first-ever time calling a U.S. Open. He has called the Masters and PGA Championship for CBS, and the British Open for the BBC. MORE: What the Lakers' new roster looks like with Anthony Davis An ode to the Golden State Warriors, the team that ruined the game NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Could the Titans trade TE Jonnu Smith to the Patriots? Packers WR Jake Kumerow senses opportunity behind Davante Adams


Texas Tech is likely losing one McLane, quarterback McLane Carter , who entered the transfer portal last month. But the Red Raiders will have another on their 2019 roster as the program announced Saturday that transfer wideout McLane Maddix has been granted immediate eligibility. Waiver Granted ✅ @mclane28 will be immediately eligible for the 2019 season! 🔴 #WreckEm | #WeUsOurProgram ⚫ pic.twitter.com/nLFKprMQZE   Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) May 4, 2019 Mannix transferred in from Nevada in December, citing "personal family matters" as the impetus for the move from Reno to Lubbock. Whatever those reasons were, the NCAA found them sufficient to let him play in 2019. That's great news for Texas Tech. Mannix led the Wolf Pack with 875 yards and seven touchdowns on 50 receptions. His 17.50 yards per reception average was seventh nationally among all players with at least 50 grabs in 2018. The Red Raiders lost their top two pass catchers of a year ago. Antoine Wesley , owner of 88 grabs for 1,410 yards and nine touchdowns, declared for the NFL draft but was not selected, while senior Ja'Deion High caught 62 passes for 804 yards and four scores.


Ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK, a look at moments in history when American presidents met the British monarch. Before she became queen, then-Princess Elizabeth (left) joined President Harry Truman in the chief executive's limousine for her ride to Blair House after arriving at Military Air Transport Service Terminal in Washington, October 31, 1951. Arthur Marasco/United States Army Signal Corps/Harry S. Truman Library and Museum/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS President Dwight Eisenhower (C foreground) talks with Queen Elizabeth (L) and Prince Philip (R) following their arrival at MATS Terminal National Airport in Washington, October 17, 1957. National Museum of the U.S. Navy/U.S. Department of Defense/Handout via REUTERS Britain's Prime Minister Edward Heath, Queen Elizabeth, President Richard Nixon and first lady Pat Nixon (L-R) meet at Chequers, the official country residence of the prime minister, near Aylesbury, Britain, October 3, 1970. Richard Nixon Presidential Library/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS President Gerald Ford and Queen Elizabeth dance during a state dinner in honor of the Queen and Prince Philip at the White House in Washington, July 7, 1976. Ricardo Thomas/Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS (L-R) Queen Elizabeth, President Gerald Ford, first lady Betty Ford and Prince Philip wave from the Truman Balcony during a state arrival ceremony in honor of the royal visit at the White House in Washington, July 7, 1976. Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS President Gerald Ford laughs as Queen Elizabeth delivers remarks at a state dinner in a tent on the White House South Lawn in Washington, July 7, 1976. Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS Canada's Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, (Prince Charles far background), Princess Margaret, Japan's Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda, Britain's Prime Minister James Callaghan, France's President Valery Giscard d'Estaing, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Italy's Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti and Germany's Chancellor Helmut Schmidt (L-R) in London, England, May 13, 1977. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS President Ronald Reagan rides horses with Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle near London, June 8, 1982. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary with Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip aboard Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia in California, March 4, 1983. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan greet Queen Elizabeth upon arrival for lunch at Rancho Del Cielo, the Reagans' vacation home in Santa Barbara, California, March 1, 1983. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS Queen Elizabeth stands with President Ronald Reagan during a ceremony to honor her visit to the West Coast of the United States, in Santa Barbara, California, February 23, 1983. Staff Sergeant Michael E. Lada/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Handout via REUTERS Former President George Bush bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in London November 30, 1993. REUTERS/Russell Boyce Former first lady Barbara Bush chats with Queen Elizabeth as former President George Bush smiles at Buckingham Palace in London, November 30, 1993. REUTERS/Russell Boyce President Bill Clinton, first lady Hillary and daughter Chelsea pose for photographs with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in London December 14, 2000. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque President Bill Clinton applauds before Queen Elizabeth's speech at a dinner in the Guildhall in Portsmouth, England, June 4, 1994. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Queen Elizabeth bids farewell to President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush on the west terrace of Buckingham Palace in London, November 21, 2003 as Prince Philip looks on. REUTERS/Jason Reed President George W. Bush listens to Queen Elizabeth at the Grand Foyer of the White House before their state dinner in Washington, May 7, 2007. REUTERS/Jason Reed President George W. Bush visits with Queen Elizabeth at the St. George's Hall in Windsor Castle June 15, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle pose for a photograph with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace in London April 1, 2009. REUTERS/John Stillwell/Pool Queen Elizabeth and President Barack Obama toast during a state banquet in Buckingham Palace in London May 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lewis Whyld/PA Wire/Pool President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth get into a car after the president and first lady arrived at Windsor Castle for a private lunch in Windsor, Britain, April, 22, 2016. REUTERS/Alastair Grant/Pool Queen Elizabeth stands with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania in the Grand Corridor during their visit to Windsor Castle, Britain July 13, 2018. Steve Parsons/Pool via REUTERS President Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth inspect the Coldstream Guards during a visit to Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, July 13, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque


Whatever you think about how many goals they score or how they celebrate , the U.S. women's national team is drawing more eyes than ever at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. The USWNT's second group stage match against Chile on Sunday drew 5,408,000 viewers between television and streaming sources, Fox Sports announced on Monday . That viewership is reportedly a new record for a group stage match at the Women's World Cup in the U.S., as measured by Nielsen Media Research. The match was also the most-watched English-language soccer telecast since last year's World Cup final. Yesterday's #USA victory in the #FIFAWWC is the highest-rated @USWNT Group Stage match on record and the highest-rated soccer telecast of any kind on U.S. English-language TV since the 2018 World Cup final 💪 pic.twitter.com/flpI0rWdv1   FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) June 17, 2019 For past comparison, Sunday's match brought a 19 percent increase from the USWNT's second group stage match at the 2015 Women's World Cup, despite the time zone disadvantage of that World Cup being held in nearby Canada and this year's being held in France. Compare the ratings to the USWNT's second group stage match in 2011, when the World Cup was in Germany, and you get a massive 185 percent spike. A big part of that growth likely lies in the ever-increasing popularity of streaming games, though days of headlines about the team's dominance could also have raised a role in expanding the its profile. The USWNT very publicly routed Thailand 13-0 in its World Cup opener, the largest margin of victory in the tournament's history . Both the team's eye-popping goal total and the jubilant celebrations after each goal drew some scolding from the "think of the children" crowd . Sunday's match ended up being the team's response to the controversy, as each of the team's three goals   hopefully that was sportsmanlike enough for everyone   was followed by muted golf claps and back pats . More from Yahoo Sports: Woodland dethrones Koepka to win U.S. Open Could Lakers add Kyrie after Davis trade? Carli Lloyd is causing a good problem for the USWNT Toronto shows up and shows out for Raptors parade


Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Wilshire Village look like these days and what might you get for your money? Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $924, compared to an $875 one-bedroom median for San Antonio as a whole. A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Wilshire Village, via rental site Zumper , paints a picture of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this San Antonio neighborhood. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 100 Cloudhaven Drive Listed at $725/month, this 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom, located at 100 Cloudhaven Drive, is 21.5 percent less than the $924/month median rent for a one bedroom in Wilshire Village. The building offers assigned parking. In the unit, expect to find both air conditioning and central heating. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 6900 N. Vandiver Road This one-bedroom, one-bathroom, situated at 6900 N. Vandiver Road, is listed for $750/month for its 715 square feet of space. In the unit, the listing promises air conditioning, hardwood flooring and a balcony. Expect a fitness center, garage parking and a swimming pool as building amenities. Both cats and dogs are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 731 Byrnes Drive Then there's this 700-square-foot unit with one bedroom and one bathroom at 731 Byrnes Drive, listed at $875/month. Unit amenities include air conditioning, in-unit laundry and a balcony. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking. Pets are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the listing here .) 1320 Austin Highway This one-bedroom, one-bathroom, situated at 1320 Austin Highway, is listed for $910/month for its 610 square feet of space. The building offers assigned parking, outdoor space and a swimming pool. In the unit, expect to find air conditioning, in-unit laundry and a balcony. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See 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.


It is my fourth day here in Kathmandu. "What time is the next earthquake," is a question I'm often asked. "I heard 10am tomorrow." Explaining the science of the general unpredictability brings some comfort to those here, but there's still an expectation that another quake will come, no matter how shady the source may be. Kathmandu is now a collection of small tent cities dotting its open areas. These cities are for the luckier ones - many are just sleeping out in the open. Anyone wanting to know when relief supplies will reach the disaster's epicentre just has to look around and witness the lack of relief in Nepal's capital itself. Since Saturday, many people have fled their homes, some staying in hotels if they can afford to, but many more living among the elements. They have been subjected to aftershocks, rain, and cold nights. Durbar Square, an historic area of the city and UNESCO world heritage site, has its own tent city enclave. Recently a few large tents have been erected there so people wouldn't be sleeping out in the open. But besides a small amount of food and water, "relief" is still something people are waiting for. Relief may have reached Kathmandu, but much of it is still stuck at the airport. The city's infamous single runway can't handle all the planes, or even all the sizes of aircraft trying to bring in vital supplies. Search and rescue teams are one thing, but aid is another. Seeing video and pictures of hard-hatted rescuers combing through rubble doesn't mean those living in a tent or out in the open have received the aid they needed. When I look upon the tents and people sleeping, sitting, living out in the open, I shake my head. Despite all of the international attention, these people have so far received so little help. Then I think of the people in the towns and villages near the epicentre, cut off from all access and communication, and my stomach sinks.