Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables, already charged with replacing seven starters from the 2018 national championship team, lost another potential starter on Wednesday. Junior linebacker Shaq Smith, who was in line for a starting position for the first time in his career with the Tigers, has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, according to a report from 247Sports. Smith received his undergraduate degree on May 9 and as a graduate will be eligible to play elsewhere immediately. A 6-foot-2, 250-pounder from Baltimore, Maryland, Smith was competing with James Skalski, Chad Smith and Isaiah Simmons for a starting berth. Smith, a former four-star recruit and second-team USA TODAY All-American, played in 28 games in his two seasons at Clemson, totaling 29 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, one sack and one interception. MORE CLEMSON SPORTS NEWS Our sports team follows the goings-on at Clemson athletics even in the off-season. Never miss out on the scores, analysis and insights. Please consider becoming a subscriber. Here's our special offer . He led all linebackers with seven tackles in Clemson's spring game on April 6 and expressed excitement about finally getting an opportunity to be an impact player after seeing his primary action on special teams. "For it to be my time, it's a great feeling," Smith said. "Those guys are gone, so there's nothing we can do now but take on their wisdom and knowledge and leadership and pick it up and keep going." Smith is the second Clemson player to enter the transfer portal in the last three weeks. Running back Tavien Feaster announced his intention to transfer on April 24. This article originally appeared on The Greenville News: Clemson linebacker Shaq Smith enters NCAA's transfer portal


If you've got curly hair , you already know how freaking ~moody~ it is. You can kiss it and hug it and load it with all of the best creams, gels, and conditioners, and yet it can still poof out, frizz up, deflate, or look like you've neglected it for the last five years. And though you've probably got a good handle on what your curls and coils do and don't like, that doesn't mean you can't play around with a few new tricks to live your best curl life. Which is where we come in. We rounded up the 15 tips, hacks, and products you really, truly need to know (or, realistically, be reminded of, because you keep ignoring them ). Give 'em a skim, learn something, and get ready for really, really excellent hair. 1. How to Detangle Curly Hair The Trick: Use a curl-specific detangling brush In the most ideal of worlds, you wouldn't detangle your curly hair when it's wet. Why? Because hair-especially fine or damaged hair-is extra fragile when it's wet, leading to breakage, split ends, and even more tangles . Instead, before hopping in the shower, gently brush through your dry curls with a detangling brush specifically meant for your coils (they usually have longer teeth at varied lengths). While in the shower (or after towel-drying your hair and adding your curl products ), gently detangle your wet hair again with a wide-tooth comb to distribute the products without breaking up your curl pattern. 2. How to Prevent Breakage on Curly Hair The Trick: Brush from the bottom like you know you should. No, this isn't exactly a secret, but I'm willing to bet you never actually follow the rules, so, hey, I'm repeating it again. And again. Don't start brushing your hair from your roots, or even from the middle of your hair, or you're basically begging for breakage and split ends. Each time you start brushing from your roots, you push tiny knots lower and lower, until you create a big ol' snarled mess. Instead, brush from the ends, gradually and gently moving upward. Your curls will thank you. 3. How to Deep-Condition Curly Hair The Trick: Apply your conditioner to dry hair, not wet. It sounds insane, but the key to keeping your curls really, really moisturized is to use your deep conditioner on dry hair to help maximize its potency. "You don't want your conditioner to compete with water for space in your hair cuticle," says Mona Gohara, M.D., dermatologist at Yale University. Basically, if your strands are already saturated with water, they won't be able to absorb as much conditioner. So before stepping into the shower, rake giant blobs of deep conditioner through your hair, twist and clip it up, slide on a shower cap , and wait 20 mins. Then, hop in the shower, wash your body, do your shaving (if you're into that), and let the steam from the shower help the conditioner penetrate your strands. Finish by washing your hair as usual. 4. How to Wash Curly Hair Without Stripping It The Trick: Make your own cleansing conditioner An annoying thing about curly-hair products: They're often way too heavy for anyone with fine curls. But, on the flip side, most "regular" shampoos are often too drying. So instead of playing a game of risk, try making your own cleansing conditioner that will gently cleanse your scalp while moisturizing your curls. Just mix a squeeze of sulfate-free shampoo with a few squeezes of your favorite conditioner in the palm of your hand, then massage it into your roots before rinsing. Make sure to still use a conditioner on your ends for max moisture. 5. How to Take Care of Really Dry Curly Hair The Trick: Skip the shampoo and co-wash, instead If you have extra-dry curls (or if you have type-4 hair ), skip the shampoo completely and try co-washing-i.e. washing your hair with only conditioner or a specific co-wash formula . Co-wash your curls once a week, or as often as needed, to keep your hair moisturized without it drying out. 6. How to Keep Curls Clumped and Defined The Trick: Comb your curls when they're sopping wet. Instead of combing your hair after you've dried it and applied all of your products, do your whole curl routine on sopping-wet hair while you're still in the shower. Why? Because you want to encourage your curls to clump together and dry in their natural pattern, which can't happen if you comb through them when they're partially dry and already starting to clump. 7. How to Prevent Frizz on Curly Hair The Trick: Plop your curls with a T-shirt. If you've never plopped your curls, I feel like you've never experienced really, really, really good hair. Because plopping -i.e. a technique that uses a T-shirt to dry your curls in a self-contained mound on top of your head to help them stay springy and defined -is the key to smooth, defined, frizz-free curls, while your regular terry-cloth towel is the enemy (its nubby, rough texture causes frizz, while the twisting motion ruins your curl pattern). Convinced? Check out this tutorial on plopping and give it a try. 8. How to Wear Curly Hair Overnight The Trick: Pineapple your curls. If you've got natural curls, you've probably heard of-and even tried-pineappling. But if not, hey, this is your life-changing day. Pineappling works on any curl type, from 3a to 4c , and is an easy way to preserve your curls while you sleep, so they don't get pulled out or fuzzed up overnight. And, thankfully, it's easy. Before bed, just flip your head over, gather your curls on the top of your head, and tie them once (or twice, max) with a scrunchie, letting your hair spill forward. 9. How to Get Defined, Bouncy, Perfect Curls The Trick: Cocktail your own curl cream. If you can't find a curl cream that works for your curl type, try making your own using a leave-in and a curl gel. Mix a squeeze of your favorite leave-in conditioner (for hydration) with a squeeze of lightweight gel (for definition), then rake it through your damp, plopped hair, drying it as usual. 10. How to Deep-Condition Curly Hair The Trick: Slather your curls with coconut oil. Not exactly ground-breaking, but if you've never actually tried putting some coconut oil on your curls...welp, here we are with your new hair trick. Before showering, scoop and rake a palmful of coconut oil through your dry (yup, dry) hair until it's fully saturated, then twist and clip it into a bun for 30-45 minutes. To make it even more moisturizing, diffuse your clipped-up hair on low heat for a few minutes to help the oil penetrate your strands better (or microwave a heating cap and slip it over your oil-saturated hair until it gets cold). Wash and condition your hair as usual, then live your life. Important note: Coconut oil is heavy . And that's a good thing-if you have coarse, thick hair. But if you have fine curls, you might find a coconut-oil mask is too heavy for your hair (it'll leave behind a bit of a residue even after you shower), so play around with this trick on a day where you're not, you know, walking the red carpet. 11. How to Prevent Crunchy Curls The Trick: Soften the crunch with a dab of oil. Ah, yes, the crunch-happens to the best of us, especially if your goal is defined curls. If you wake up with crunchy, ramen-looking sections, r ub a bit of hair oil between your fingers and smooth it over the stiff pieces to break down the mousse/gel and give them bounce again. 12. How to Style 2nd-Day Curls The Trick: Make your own curl-refreshing spray. If second-day hair seems relegated only to beauty vloggers and fairytales, please meet your new not-at-all-secret weapon: a DIY curl refresher. Though you can cocktail a ton of moisturizing and defining ingredients and play around with the recipe, start with the most basic mix of one-part warm water and one-part leave-in conditioner . Shake it all up in a spray bottle and mist it over your dry hair until it's almost damp,then style as usual. If your curls end up drying too fluffy, add a squeeze of gel in with your concoction, re-shake, and re-mist. 13. How to Prevent Frizzy Hair While You Sleep The Trick: Sleep on a silk pillowcase. Hey, nothing wrong with frizz-it's a natural part of curly life. But when that overnight frizz leads to tangles and breakage in the morning, we've got a problem. If sleeping in a silk/satin bonnet isn't your thing, try swapping your cotton pillowcase for a satin or silk pillowcase instead. It sounds ~extra~, but your curls can stuck and knotted on the rougher surface of a cotton case, yet will slip and slide over silk/satin. The result: Smoother, shinier, less-tangled and frizzed-out hair in the morning. RELATED VIDEO: How to style curly hair: 15 best tricks, products, and hacks (Provided by: ABC News)


Video by POLITICO Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Senate Republicans are pushing back on President Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Mexico. But if Mexican officials think these Republicans are going to save them from Trump's tariffs, it's time for them to think again. So far, congressional Republicans have managed to remain bystanders in Trump's trade wars. If anything, they thought they would be voting on a new free-trade deal, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, that would lift tariffs on trade among the three countries. But if Mexico does not come to an agreement with the Trump administration, that's about to change. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Until now, Republicans have not been forced to vote on Trump's tariffs because Trump imposed them using provisions of our trade laws , including Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. But to impose tariffs on Mexico over its failure to stop the flow of illegal migrants, Trump is using a different law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA). This law gives the president authority to " regulate " the importation of "any property in which any foreign country or a national" has an interest. But he can do so only "to deal with an unusual and extraordinary threat with respect to which a national emergency has been declared." So, to impose tariffs on Mexico, Trump must declare a national emergency   and an emergency declaration means a vote in Congress on a resolution of disapproval. Ah, you say, Republicans should be off the hook, because Trump already declared a national emergency on the southern border in February, which allows him to use military construction funds to build a border wall. In March, Congress passed a resolution of disapproval , Trump vetoed it , and Congress failed to override it . No need to vote again, right? Sadly, no. It turns out that the administration failed to reference IEEPA as one of the laws underpinning Trump's February executive order. So to impose tariffs under IEEPA, Trump either has to (a) issue a brand-new executive order or (b) amend his earlier executive order to include IEEPA. Either action triggers a new vote in Congress. It gets worse. Many of the Republican senators who voted to support Trump on his emergency declaration in March say they would vote to disapprove of Trump's tariffs today. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), who supported Trump in March , says he will oppose the Mexican tariffs because they represent a $30 billion tax increase on his Texas constituents. And he's not alone. Cruz told White House officials who briefed senators this week to tell the president that " you didn't hear a single yes " from the Republican conference. Unlike his first executive order, this time there may even be enough Republican votes in the Senate to override a Trump veto. Trump has warned Republicans that they would be "foolish" to try to stop him. And if he wants to make it difficult for them to vote against him, there is a simple way he can do so. If he issues a new order and Republicans vote to disapprove it, they will be voting only to stop the tariffs. But if Trump amends his existing order and Republicans vote to disapprove it, they will be voting to invalidate the entire emergency   terminating not just the tariffs but also his authority to build the border wall. That is the last thing Senate Republicans want to do. Moreover, even if Republican senators did vote to override Trump's veto of a disapproval resolution, it is not clear that House Republicans would join them in doing so   especially if such a vote were to strike down border-wall funding, as well. So, Senate Republicans could be left with the worst kind of vote   one that rebukes the Republican president but has zero effect on stopping his tariffs. Mexico needs to understand that Senate Republicans won't likely be riding to their rescue anytime soon. The Post reports that Mexico is offering to dramatically increase its enforcement efforts and change asylum rules in an effort to stave off Trump's tariffs. It had better offer a deal that can win Trump's approval. The only way for Mexico to avoid a trade war that would be devastating to both of our countries is to reach an agreement with the president on securing the border   fast. In Photos: Scenes from the U.S.-Mexico border (Slideshow by photo services) Read more: Robert J. Samuelson: There is a sheer nastiness to Trump's Mexico tariffs Catherine Rampell: Just a few of the reasons that Trump's Mexico tariffs are deeply stupid Marc A. Thiessen: Tariffs won't solve our border crisis. But Democrats denied Trump the tools he needs. The Post's View: Trump's tariffs on Mexico are the kind of erratic act the Constitution is meant to prevent León Krauze: Trump's Mexico tariffs show he has no interest in solving the immigration crisis


TROY, Mich. (WWJ) -- A Troy man who admitted to setting animal traps on city property that accidentally caught another resident's dog could be in trouble with the law. Troy police say a resident was walking his dog in Beach Road Park around 2 p.m. on May 16 when the dog stepped on a trap and got his leg caught. The dog's owner located several other traps set in the area and set them off so other dogs or people would not be caught. He was able to free his dog from the trap and the dog was expected to be fine. A homeowner came out and claimed ownership of the traps, saying they had been set to kill fox and coyotes that were in the neighborhood. Responding Troy police officers spoke to him and and he told them he had hired a company to set the traps to protect his dog and children from the foxes and coyotes in the area. Authorities contacted the DNR, who began an investigation. The trapping company says they did not realize the traps had been set on city property. It is believed that all the traps, including buried ones, have been removed. Troy Police Sgt. Meghan Lehman tells WWJ there have been numerous reports of foxes and coyotes in the city. "Some of the residents are disturbed by them; we've had a couple of reports of them interacting with dogs, attacking small dogs," Lehman said. "I don't know if I would call it a problem, but we definitely do have them in that area of the city." Lehman says setting snare traps on public property is against the law in Troy -- city ordinance only permits live traps. "If you're going to set up traps, definitely don't put them in an area that's going to be accessible to children or other pets," she said. "This is a hazard to the public and it was on city property, so that's a problem." She said he could be facing discipline for breaking the city ordinance and the DNR is also investigating.


Napoli have had a largely settled squad in recent seasons, something which didn't change too much following the departure of Maurizio Sarri and the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti. The club only had seven players out on loan during the 2018/19 season, which seems minuscule compared to many current top sides. Here's how their loan players got on away from the Stadio San Paolo in the 2018/19 season. Marko Rog (Sevilla) The most notable member of the Napoli side to leave on loan this season, the 23-year-old struggled for opportunities in the first half of the campaign with I Partenopei, starting just four games in all competitions. Consequently, it was no surprise when he left on loan in the January transfer window to join La Liga side Sevilla. However, the Croatia international would have a similarly frustrating time in Spain, starting just five games in all competitions and making more appearances off the bench than he did from the start. As it stands, Rog will return to Napoli next season but may face another loan spell away from the club. Rating: 2/10 Luigi Sepe (Parma) Luigi Sepe joined Napoli in 2008 but only made one senior appearance for the club in eight years. This was due to the fact that he spent five consecutive seasons out on loan from 2011 to 2016. He finally re-joined Napoli's first team for the 2016-17 season where he was the third-choice goalkeeper at the club behind Pepe Reina and Rafael. He failed to make an appearance in that season before making three in the following campaign. After the departures of Reina and Rafael in the same transfer window, Sepe would have hoped to have been given the opportunity to compete for the number one position. However, Napoli had other ideas, signing three goalkeepers in the transfer window - David Ospina, Alex Meret and Orestis Karnezis. This left the 28-year-old as the odd man out and he subsequently joined another Serie A side, Parma, on loan for the whole season. He became Parma's first-choice goalkeeper, appearing in all but one Serie A fixture. Parma have yet to make an offer to sign Sepe on a permanent basis but are expected to do so before the end of the transfer window. Rating: 8/10 Lorenzo Tonelli (Sampdoria) Tonelli joined Napoli in 2016 and was used as back-up defender, making just nine appearances across two seasons. In August 2018 he joined Sampdoria on a season-long loan for a fee of €500,000, with the club having an option to buy him on a permanent basis. The 29-year-old ironically made his debut in a 3-0 home victory over his parent club and from there, had a fruitful campaign, featuring in 20 games in all competitions. Sampdoria have yet to make a decision on whether they want to sign Tonelli or not but following his successful loan spell it is likely that he will join them on a permanent basis next season. Rating: 5/10 Alberto Grassi (Parma) Grassi joined Napoli in 2016 but is yet to make a single first team appearance. He had loan spells at Atalanta and SPAL before he became one of four Napoli players to arrive on loan at Parma this season. The striker did not get the regular playing time which he would have been looking for, playing in just seven games, including five starts in all competitions. Grassi will find opportunities hard to come by at Napoli next season and he is expected to leave the club once again the summer, this time possibly on a permanent basis. Rating: 2/10 Roberto Inglese (Parma) Inglese joined Napoli from Chievo Verona in August 2017 for a £10.8m fee, but he is yet to make a single appearance for I Partenopei. He was immediately loaned back to Chievo and he had solid campaign, scoring 13 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions. He joined Parma on loan in August 2018 with the club having an option to buy him and he netted nine goals in 25 games in all competitions. Parma are yet to exercise their option to sign the 27-year-old on a permanent basis and, as it stands, he will return to Naples next season. Arkadiusz Milik is the only out-and-out striker currently at Napoli and Inglese has proven on his loan spells away from the club that he could be an excellent back-up option at the Stadio San Paolo. Rating: 7/10 Amato Ciciretti (Parma) Ciciretti joined Napoli in July 2018 on a free transfer and was almost immediately sent on loan to Parma. He struggled to get game time at I Crociati, starting just one fixture. He unsurprisingly returned to Napoli after just six months away from the club. The 25-year-old was then loaned out to Serie B side Ascoli and had a better time there, making 15 appearances with 11 starts. Napoli have a stacked midfield that Ciciretti will find hard to break into next season. He will expect to leave the club once again this summer. Rating: 5/10 Leandrinho (Atlético Mineiro) Leandrinho arrived at Napoli from Ponte Preta in January 2017 but has not featured in a senior game for the side. He made a return to Brazil in July 2018 on loan at Atlético Mineiro but has failed to kick-start his career, featuring in just three games. The 20-year-old forward is likely to depart the club this summer. Rating: 1/10


Pete Rose was recently asked who the greatest player not in the Baseball Hall of Fame was. Rose, who knows a thing or two about the subject, named "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. That got us to thinking. Who are the best MLB players not in the Hall of Fame? To sort this out, we must establish two quick guidelines. First, we're dealing exclusively with MLB players. Plenty of great Negro League players were deprived of the chance. Unfortunately, finding complete Negro League stats is nearly impossible. Fortunately, the Hall of Fame has done a decent job honoring them. Second, players who played in 2014 and on haven't even been on a ballot. Since not everyone can be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, we'll exclude players who have played since 2010. Still, that leaves plenty of good options . A good chunk of our players were in 2007's Mitchell Report . Still, alleged PED use isn't the only thing keeping players out. Rose and Jackson are both out for other reasons. A man who pitched against many of the best players listed in the Mitchell Report is also not in, despite having brilliant numbers. In one case, a potential Hall of Fame career was cut tragically short. The Baseball Hall of Fame has an abundance of worthy candidates yet to be enshrined. These are the best players not in Cooperstown. 10. Thurman Munson Munson died in 1979 when a plane that he was piloting crashed. Munson was a seven-time All-Star, won three Gold Gloves, the 1970 AL Rookie of the Year, the 1976 AL MVP and caught for two World Series champions. He was also the first captain of the New York Yankees since Lou Gehrig. That's quite a distinction when we think of the great Yankees who played between Gehrig and Munson. While he hadn't quite built a Hall of Fame resume at that the time of his death, Munson was well on his way. 9. Sammy Sosa Sosa is one of only nine men in MLB history to have 600 career home runs. He's also the only man to top 60 home runs in a season on three separate occasions. Sosa and Mark McGwire (more on him later) also renewed interest in baseball in 1998 when so many fans were still turned off from the 1994-95 strike. As huge as his impact was, Sosa was in the Mitchell Report. None of those players are in Cooperstown. Unfortunately for Sosa, his massive impact and gaudy stats just couldn't overcome the Mitchell Report stain. 8. Gary Sheffield Sheffield could be productive in any lineup hitting at any ballpark. After all, he played for eight teams. He was a career .292/.393/.514 hitter and hit 509 home runs. Sheffield just hit everywhere he played. Much like Sosa, Sheffield's place in the Mitchell Report has done a lot to keep him out of the Hall of Fame. Many great hitters are in the Hall of Fame. More than just a select few were nowhere near as productive or as feared as Sheffield in their careers. 7. Rafael Palmeiro Palmeiro finished his career with 3,020 hits and 569 home runs. For reference, only four other players (Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Alex Rodriguez and Eddie Murray) have notched both 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. Unfortunately for Palmeiro he's not just a Mitchell Report guy. He's one of its cover boys. Palmeiro was one of the first players (and the first star) to test positive for PEDs under the new policy in 2005. That flew in the face of what he had defiantly told Congress just before the season . The end result was a sad conclusion to a fantastic career. 6. Curt Schilling Schilling is often labeled a big-game pitcher. While there are worse labels to have, Schilling was much more. In his career Schilling posted a 3.46 ERA, a 1.137 WHIP, and 3,116 strikeouts with an 8.6 K/9 rate. That compares very well to Tom Glavine (3.54 ERA, 1.314 WHIP, 2,607 strikeouts, 5.3 K/9) and stacks up reasonably well to Greg Maddux (3.16 ERA, 1.143 WHIP, 3,371 strikeouts, 6.1 K/9). Schilling has argued that his outspoken political views have kept him out. Maybe you agree. Maybe you don't . But Glavine and Maddux were first-ballot Hall of Famers, receiving 91.9 percent and 97.2 percent of the vote, respectively. Schilling is still waiting for the call. 5. Mark McGwire Always one of baseball's most feared and powerful hitters, McGwire had issues staying healthy through much of his career. In 1998, that changed. He hit a then-record 70 home runs and, along with Sosa, filled ballparks around MLB through the entire summer. While his career .263 average is not too impressive, the .394 OBP and .588 slugging percentage more than make up for it, especially when we add his 584 career homers. Like many others, McGwire's alleged PED use has kept him out of Cooperstown. Whether that's fair can be debated. McGwire's impact on baseball at a time when it was needed was massive. That's not up for debate. 4. Joe Jackson Jackson was one of eight members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox to receive a lifetime ban for conspiring to throw that year's World Series. While he's not the only one with Hall of Fame-caliber credentials, Jackson was the best player of that bunch. His .356 career batting average remains the third-highest in history. His career predated the home run boom that came with Babe Ruth. Still, a career .517 slugging percentage tells us that Jackson was not simply a slap hitter. While his plight was overly romanticized in "Field of Dreams," Shoeless Joe was undeniably one of the greatest players ever. 3. Roger Clemens Like so many other superstars not in Cooperstown, Clemens is in the Mitchell Report. Unlike most (though not quite all) of them, the general consensus is that he was using PEDs late in his career. In other words, the PEDs might have helped him play at a high level late. Still, Clemens built his Hall of Fame credentials before any wrongdoing took place. All told, Clemens retired with a 3.12 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP, 4,672 strikeouts and a record seven Cy Young Awards, which he won with four different teams. That's easily Hall of Fame worthy. 2. Pete Rose Rose's 4,256 hits are an MLB record. If we revisit this in 100 years, don't expect that to change. Rose is a three-time World Series champ, made 17-time All-Star teams, claimed two Gold Gloves, and was the NL Rookie of the Year in 1963 and the MVP in 1975. For betting on baseball, Rose was banished in 1989. Like Jackson and the Black Sox, that ban includes the Hall of Fame. It's hard to feel much sympathy for him. The no gambling rule didn't sneak up on him. Still, looking solely at his playing credentials, Rose is clearly a Hall of Famer. 1. Barry Bonds When 1998 ended, Bonds was a .290/.411/.556 career hitter, had 411 career homers, 445 steals, was an eight-time All-Star, won eight Gold Glove Awards and was a three-time MVP. At that point, the PED use began, at least according to the Mitchell Report. Over the next decade, Bonds would win four more MVPs (nobody else has more than three), got to 500-500 (he's still the only 400-400 player) and became MLB's home run king (both career and single-season). Whether he should be kept out of the Hall of Fame is debatable. But both before and after the alleged PED use, nobody out of Cooperstown is as good as Bonds. That's clear. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


After failing to suit up in a single NHL game for the first time in six years, Jordan Schroeder is taking his talents overseas. The pending unrestricted free agent has signed on with the KHL's Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod for the 2019-20 season. Schroeder, 28, played this season for the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL after a trade brought him to the Chicago Blackhawks organization last summer. The veteran minor league forward ended up with 45 points in 62 games but failed to earn even a single call-up. Prior to this year, Schroeder had played in at least 21 games in every season since 2012-13, suiting up for the Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets during that time. His KHL deal is just for one season, meaning we very well could see a return to North America before long. Originally selected in the first round 10 years ago, Schroeder has 42 points in 165 NHL regular-season games but isn't well-suited to a bottom-six role. The 5-foot-9 forward has been an excellent AHL scorer throughout his career and could very well find success on a KHL team that saw Andrew Calof lead the way with 41 points in 58 games last season.


If you were to ask anyone who the best receiver of the 2010s has been, you might receive a few different answers. Surely the names Calvin Johnson, Julio Jones, and Odell Beckham would quickly come to mind. But there is one player who stands out among the rest; Antonio Brown. From the years 2010-2018, no receiver has more receptions (837), yards (11,207) or touchdowns (74) than Brown. Since being drafted in 2010, he's made seven Pro Bowls and has been named an All-Pro selection four times (2014-2017). In 2018, he set a career high in touchdowns with 15 as he caught 104 passes in just 15 games. Brown has simply been unstoppable this decade According to Pro Football Focus, Brown is the site's highest graded receiver since the 2010 season. It's his consistency, reliability, and explosiveness that makes him arguably the best receiver in the entire NFL. Will new #Raiders WR Antonio Brown return to being the best receiver in the NFL in 2019? ⬇ https://t.co/PdLYfrStRl pic.twitter.com/r2oS9NuQ4f - PFF OAK Raiders (@PFF_Raiders) May 25, 2019 While some wonder how he will fit in with the Raiders, his talent is unquestionable. He will make plays in any scheme with any head coach or quarterback. Look for Brown to continue to be the league's most unstoppable receiver in Oakland. MORE: 2019 Indy 500: Why does the Indy 500 winner drink milk? This is how the Milwaukee Bucks head into the offseason Chuck Pagano feels 'like a kid again' coaching this Bears defense Expect to see more starters on special teams under Mike Priefer Despite losses, Steelers among most improved teams for 2019


Marianne Deborah Williamson is an American author, lecturer, and activist. She has written 13 books, including 4 New York Times number one bestsellers within the "Advice, How To and Miscellaneous" category. She is the founder of Project Angel Food, a volunteer food delivery program that serves home-bound people with AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. She is also the co-founder of the Peace Alliance, a nonprofit grassroots education and advocacy organization supporting peace-building projects. Born: July 08, 1952 (age 67) Official site: https://www.marianne2020.com/ Find more on Bing ON KEY ISSUES: Minimum wage: Supports $15/hour federal minimum wage Electoral college: Supports eliminating the electoral college Climate change: Supports the Green New Deal Gun control: Favors assault weapons ban, favors universal background checks Health care: Favors Medicare for All, but would accept Medicare for some ( Positions compiled by Politico . Click here for a detailed look at Marianne Williamson's views and where other 2020 candidates stand on the issues .) Microsoft News candidate guide: Learn about any or all of the other Democratic contenders COMPLETE PROFILE: Who is Marianne Williamson? An in-depth look at her biography, family, key positions and where she stands in the race. (Business Insider) RELATED CONTENT: Loyal following: "I call her a modern-day prophet": Marianne Williamson's followers want you to give her a chance. (Vox) The Twitter record: With the healthy caveat that today's punchlines can be tomorrow's presidents, here are 27 of Williamson's wildest tweets over the years. (The Week)


There are more than 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, about 830 of which are cultural. These are landmarks or areas that carry such strong cultural, historical, or scientific significance, that international treaties have been signed in efforts to protect them. However, 56 of them are currently endangered and, unless measures are put in place, could be ruined beyond repair, according to UNESCO's website. World Heritage Sites that could disappear anytime The world is dotted with hidden wonders we rarely think or even know about. That's why efforts to preserve culturally-relevant sites are so important. There are more than 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, about 830 of which are cultural. These are landmarks or areas that carry such strong cultural, historical, or scientific significance, that international treaties have been signed in efforts to protect them. However, 56 of them are currently endangered and, unless measures are put in place, could be ruined beyond repair, according to UNESCO 's website. Check out 15 of the world's most endangered cultural sites that hopefully will hang around for future generations. Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, UK Significance: Its six areas in Liverpool 's historic center and docklands played an important role in developing one of the world's major trading centers in the 18th and 19th centuries. Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, UK Why it's endangered: UNESCO placed it on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2012 following a proposal to build a massive redevelopment of the historic docklands. Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz, Uzbekistan Significance: Located on the the ancient Silk Road in southern Uzbekistan , this historic center dates back 2,000 years and served as the cultural and political hub of the Kesh region in the 14th and 15th century. (Photo: Wikimedia / CC BY 2.0 ) Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz, Uzbekistan Why it's endangered: UNESCO added it to the list of World Heritage in Danger in 2016 as a consequence of development of tourist infrastructures that propose the demolition of historic sites and buildings. (Photo: Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 2.5 ) Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria Significance: Situated at the crossroads of different trade routes of the 2nd millennium BCE, Aleppo has witnessed the rise and fall of a handful of empires and civilizations, including the Hittites, the Assyrians, the Arabs, the Mongols, and the Ottomans. Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria Why it's endangered: UNESCO added Aleppo as well as six other Syrian cities to its list of World Heritage in Danger in 2013 after escalation of the country's armed conflict. Medieval Monuments in Kosovo Significance: The site's four main buildings reflect the height of the Byzantine-Romanesque ecclesiastical culture. Medieval Monuments in Kosovo, Serbia Why it's endangered: UNESCO added these monuments to its list of World Heritage in Danger in 2006 due to a rise in the region's political instability, which rendered the site's management and conservation difficult. Chan Chan Archaeological Zone, Peru Significance: As the capital of the Kingdom of Chimor, Chan Chan, a large adobe city in the Moche Valley of what is now Trujillo, reached its peak in the 15th century and became the largest city of pre-Columbian South America. Chan Chan Archaeological Zone, Peru Why it's endangered: UNESCO added Chan Chan to its list of World Heritage in Danger in 1986, the same year it was designated as a World Heritage Site. Chan Chan is threatened by illegal farming practices, legal land ownership and relocation issues, as well as urban and infrastructure overdevelopment. Archaeological Site of Cyrene, Libya Significance: Cyrene, established by the Greeks of the island of Thera (present-day Santorini), was a major city of the Hellenic world. It was later taken by the Romans, who continued to develop it until the earthquakes of 262 and 365 CE when it was deserted, according to the Ancient History Encyclopedia . Archaeological Site of Cyrene, Libya Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the city as well as five other Libyan sites to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2016, following damage caused by unrest in the country, according to the The Libya Observer . Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls, Jerusalem Significance: Considered a holy site by all three Abrahamic religions, Jerusalem's cultural significance is immense. For example, the site of the Dome of the Rock, a seventh-century Islamic shrine, is recognized by the three faiths as the place of Abraham's sacrifice. Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls, Jerusalem Why it's endangered: UNESCO added Jerusalem to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 1982 amid controversy, as stated on its website. Jerusalem is at risk due to destruction of religious properties, urban development plans, lack of maintenance and responsible management, among other reasons. Samarra Archaeological City, Iraq Significance: Throughout the 9th century, this former powerful Islamic capital city ruled over the provinces of the Abbasid Empire, which extended from Tunisia to Central Asia. (Photo: Wikimedia / CC BY 3.0 ) Samarra Archaeological City, Iraq Why it's endangered: UNESCO added Samarra to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2007, the same year it was designated as a cultural heritage. The main threats to the site arise from a lack of proper management by local authorities, according to UNESCO.(Photo: Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 ) Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, Chile Significance: The two former saltpeter refineries in the remote Pampas of northern Chile served as a community for thousands of workers throughout the first half of the 20th century, until they became ghost towns in the 1950s. Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, Chile Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the ghost towns to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2005 when the Tarapacá earthquake caused significant damage to the site. Historic Center of Vienna, Austria Significance: Austria's capital city evolved from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a medieval and Baroque city and culminated in the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, during which it established itself as the leading European music center. Historic Center of Vienna, Austria Why it's endangered: UNESCO added Vienna's historic center to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2007 in light of a proposed high-rise project that could negatively impact it, according to The Guardian . Potosí, Bolivia Significance: Perched 4,000 m above sea level, Potosí was considered the world's largest industrial complex in the 16th century as a result of its silver mines. Potosí, Bolivia Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the site to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2014 due to degradation of the Cerro de Potosí, caused by continuing mining operations. Abu Mena, Egypt Significance: The holy city, monastery complex, and Christian pilgrimage hub, was built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria, who died in the late third century. (Photo: Flickr / CC BY 2.0 ) Abu Mena, Egypt Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the archaeological site to the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2001 following agricultural efforts in the area that led to a considerable increase in water levels in the soil, causing several other structures to collapse. (Photo: Flickr / CC BY 2.0 ) Tomb of Askia, Mali Significance: Built in 1495, this 55-foot pyramidal structure is believed to be the burial site of Askia Mohammad I (sometimes spelled Muhammad or Mohamed), a prolific emperor of the Songhai Empire. (Photo: Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 ) Tomb of Askia, Mali Why it's endangered: UNESCO placed the tomb on its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2012 in an effort to mitigate the threats caused by the armed conflict in the region. (Photo: Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Portobelo-San Lorenzo, Panama Significance: The fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo were built in the 17th and 18th century by the Spanish Crown to protect transatlantic trade. Portobelo-San Lorenzo, Panama Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the fortifications to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2012 due to environmental factors, lack of maintenance, and urban developments. Coro, Venezuela Significance: Dating back to 1527, this city is unique for its fusion of local traditions, Spanish Mudéjar, Antillean, and Dutch architectural styles. Coro, Venezuela Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the port city to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2005 following two consecutive years of heavy rains that considerably damaged several buildings, according to the Smithsonian .


Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has emphatically dismissed rumours that he will leave the club for Juventus, insisting he remains fully focused on the Reds. With Massimiliano Allegri leaving the Allianz Arena, speculation has been rife over who will replace him. Maurizio Sarri is thought to be one of their primary targets, but both Klopp and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola have been linked with the role. However, speaking to Sky Italia (via Calciomercato ) ahead of his side's Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur , Klopp made sure the world knew how little truth there was in rumours he would leave Liverpool . He said: "Of course [the Serie A ] is a league that I like, it's really exciting but all these rumours I hear about Juventus are bulls**t. There is nothing true about it. I am not going to leave Liverpool. I know Serie A very well, I follow it and I like it, but I am going to stay at Liverpool." This is not the first time Klopp has been linked with a move to the Serie A, but Klopp has always insisted that he does not see a future for himself in Italy. Ahead of last season's Champions League semi-final with Roma, Klopp joked at a press conference that he would not be able to take a job in Italy because of his language skills. "I don't think it makes sense for an Italian club to work together with me because I can only order spaghetti in the restaurant and that is not enough to be a manager of an Italian club!" Klopp said. Switching his focus back to the upcoming cup final, Klopp insisted that has faith in his side's ability to bring home Europe's most prestigious trophy. It's the final countdown.  pic.twitter.com/76WP3dt2ZP   Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 28, 2019 He added: "Every final is special and I always prepare it in the same way I did in the past. If I had won those finals I'd be happier but the preparation was the same. This Liverpool side is the best team I ever brought to a final. "Tottenham are a very solid team but we must win. It could be the best moment in my career if we win the title, but only if we win."


SACRAMENTO, Calif.   California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom broadly agree on a proposed $213 billion state budget that would spend more on immigrants and the poor by expanding tax credits, health care and child care. But they're still debating how far those program expansions should go and how best to pay for them. They're now in the final days of negotiations ahead of a June 15 deadline for lawmakers to approve the budget or stop getting paid. California law requires legislation to be in print for 72 hours before lawmakers take a vote, which means any deal would have to be struck by Wednesday. TAX CREDIT Newsom wants to spend roughly $800 million to expand a tax credit program for low-income people with children under the age of 6. The program is known as the earned income tax credit, but Newsom prefers to call it a "cost-of-living refund." His plan would increase the credit to $1,000 a year and allow more people to access it. He wants the state to pay it out on a monthly basis, something no state has won federal approval to do. He acknowledged it might not happen this year if California can't win approval from the Trump administration. The Senate and Assembly want to expand the credit even further by allowing people living in the country illegally to claim it. Newsom has suggested that would be too expensive. ___ TAX LAW CHANGES To pay for a tax credit expansion, Newsom wants California to adopt some of the changes to the federal tax code signed in 2017 by President Donald Trump. California is one of three states that haven't yet conformed. Newsom wants to generate about $1 billion a year through changes that would mostly raise taxes on businesses. Lawmakers have not included the changes in their version of the budget and want to use existing tax dollars to cover the expanded program. State officials have predicted a surplus of $21.5 billion. Changing the tax code would require a two-thirds vote in each chamber, and many lawmakers are skittish to approve a tax increase. Newsom tried to ease those concerns by getting the head of the California Taxpayers Association to publicly declare his organization is neutral on the proposal. ___ HEALTH CARE FOR IMMIGRANTS California Democrats say they want to reduce the state's uninsured rate to zero, a goal that would require opening Medicaid   the joint federal and state health insurance program for the poor and disabled   to people living in the country illegally. Newsom's proposal would do that for adults 19 to 25. The state Senate went a step further and expanded the plan to include people 65 and older. Newsom opposes the Senate plan, saying it puts too much pressure on the general fund. ___ INDIVIDUAL MANDATE Newsom wants to spend nearly $300 million to make California the first state to expand subsidies for premiums under the federal health care law to people who make at least six times the U.S. poverty level. That would make a family of four earning up to $150,600 a year eligible for help. To pay for it, Newsom wants to tax people who don't have health insurance. The Senate wants to double Newsom's proposed spending to expand subsidies for people making less than twice the federal poverty limit. They already get help from the federal government and the state Senate's proposal would also give them state dollars. The Senate proposal also calls for keeping the tax on the uninsured, but it does not tie that money to subsidies. ___ HEALTH PROVIDER TAX A health provider tax would affect companies that manage the California Medicaid program. Those companies, called managed care organizations, pay a tax for every person they enroll. The tax could bring the state about $1.8 billion next year, but it's set to expire June 30. California would need permission from the Trump administration to extend the tax. Newsom is not sure that will happen, so he did not include the money in his budget proposal. The state Senate and Assembly did. ___ DRINKING WATER Activists say more than 1 million Californians don't have clean drinking water. Newsom wants to impose a 95-cent tax on most monthly residential water bills, as well as fees on dairies, animal farms and fertilizer sellers, to help water districts pay for improvements and boost supplies. The Senate has rejected the tax that Newsom estimates would generate $104 million a year. The Senate does want to clean up water systems and would use existing money to do it. The Assembly says lawmakers should delay action until later in the year. ___ DIAPER AND TAMPON TAX Newsom and the Senate want to exempt diapers, tampons and other menstrual hygiene products from the state sales tax for two years. Assembly lawmakers say the tax exemption should last a decade. ___ PAID FAMILY LEAVE Newsom and the Senate want to expand paid family leave from six weeks to eight weeks, beginning July 1, 2020. The Assembly did not put the expansion in its budget proposal, preferring to debate the issue later this year.


Charlotte should be fairly dry this coming week, but there is light rainfall ahead, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . The highest chance of rain is predicted on Monday at 70 percent, with the possibility of light rainfall of 0.51 inches. The immediate forecast also has warm temperatures in store for today. Temperatures will rise even more from Thursday to Friday, with a high of 91 degrees on Friday. Skies will be mostly cloudy today and cloudy tomorrow. Winds will stay calm during the week, with only a light breeze of 7 mph today. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine government attacked United Nations human rights experts on Saturday for "unpardonable intrusions", after a call for an international investigation into killings linked to President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. The experts on Friday urged the U.N. Human Rights Council, whose 47 member states begin a three-week session on June 24, to launch an independent inquiry into what they said was a sharp deterioration in human rights across the country. The 11 experts said they "have recorded a staggering number of unlawful deaths and police killings in the context of the so-called war on drugs, as well as killings of human rights defenders". "The 11 U.N. Special Rapporteurs' act of peddling a biased and absolutely false recital of facts, adulterated with malicious imputations against the constituted authorities, smacks of unpardonable intrusions on our sovereignty," presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said. The U.N. experts presented "general allegations culled from false information," he said in a statement. The Duterte government has insisted the more than 5,000 suspected drug dealers killed by police in anti-narcotics operations all put up a fight. Panelo described the U.N. experts as "foreign propagandists masquerading as human rights protectors", and said their comments were "an outrageous interference on Philippine sovereignty". He said those who have spoken against Duterte's anti-narcotics campaign and human rights record have been "overwhelmingly rejected" by Filipinos. He was referring in particular to the Philippine opposition, which did not win a single Senate seat in midterm elections in May. "These special rapporteurs should by this time realize that they, who believed in the untruthful advocacies of the electorally vanquished pretenders, have likewise been demolished, beyond redemption," Panelo said. The U.N. experts had also accused Duterte of publicly intimidating activists and Supreme Court judges, degrading women and inciting violence against alleged drug pushers and others. (Reporting by Enrico dela Cruz; editing by Richard Pullin)


The Penguins-Caps rivalry is fueled by a battle of captains in Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Washington's Alex Ovechkin . Separated by just one year and forever intertwined, many have wondered exactly who is the better player. That answer is complicated, as Crosby has largely had more success in the postseason, yet missed significant time due to concussion issues which have made the statistical comparison nearly obsolete. Nonetheless, both remain two of the faces of the sport. Sidney Crosby vs Alex Ovechkin Stats A helpful graphic from NBCSN puts both Crosby and Ovechkin's careers in historical perspective. Sidney Crosby. Alex Ovechkin. Two HISTORIC careers. pic.twitter.com/Jglxhc3BNj   NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) July 9, 2019 The overall goal numbers are in Ovi's favor, as he's one of the best pure snipers the sports has ever seen. Yet, one could argue Crosby makes more of an overall impact on the game, specifically in finding open teammates, back-checking and in the face-off circle. Not to mention, Crosby's points-per-game average is higher than Ovechkin's. Durability, of course, should also factor in. While most Crosby supporters will point to his concussion woes in the middle of his career, Ovechkin has hardly ever been forced off the ice. That has to count for something. Sidney Crosby vs Alex Ovechkin Awards Ovechkin has a minor edge in Hart Trophies, as he's won the NHL MVP award on three separate occasions, with Crosby only taking home the hardware twice. Crosby, meanwhile, has three Ted Lindsay trophies and two Art Ross trophies. Crosby's postseason success has landed him two Conn Smythe trophies as well, while Ovechkin won the award due to his electric 2018 Stanley Cup playoff performance. 2016 Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Sidney Crosby pic.twitter.com/kfppRFb6H6   SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 13, 2016 Sidney Crosby vs Alex Ovechkin Stanley Cup Success Ovechkin was ridiculed his entire carer up until 2018 for his inability to secure the coveted Stanley Cup. Finally, the Caps were able to overcome their demons, beating the Penguins on their way to the first Cup in franchise history. Crosby, on the other hand, has three Stanley Cups to his name including back-to-back titles in 2016 and 2017.


A sampling of mosquitoes in Milwaukee has tested positive for the West Nile virus, city health officials announced Thursday. Results from the tests on various species of mosquitoes are the first evidence of the presence of the West Nile virus in Wisconsin this year, according to a news release from the City of Milwaukee Health Department. Most people infected with the virus experience no symptoms, however it can cause fever, rash, headache, fatigue and joint pain, according to the release. In rare cases, West Nile virus can cause severe disease leading to possible muscle weakness, stiff neck, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, paralysis and coma. Symptoms typically begin three to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito, and older adults and people with compromised immune systems are at an increased risk of experiencing more severe symptoms, according to the release. Health officials urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites, including wearing long-sleeve shirts and pants to cover exposed skin. They also urged people to: Limit time outdoors at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. Prevent mosquitoes from breeding by removing stagnant water from areas such as flowerpots, plastic containers, gutters and downspouts, and changing water in birdbaths and pet dishes at least every three days. Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Trim tall grass, weeds and vines, as mosquitoes use these areas to rest during hot daylight hours. Trim landscaping to prevent water from pooling in low-lying areas. Mosquito-proof homes by fixing holes in screens, windows and doors. Residents should also report sick or dead birds to the Dead Bird Hotline at 1-800-433-1610. The line is open each year from May 1 through Oct. 31. More information on West Nile virus is available from the City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services . Our subscribers make this coverage possible. Subscribe to the Journal Sentinel today and get a special offer at jsonline.com/deal. Top Headlines: Key senator defends Tesla provision, gives Republicans enough votes to pass state budget Magnet fishing is a slimy hobby where people pull weird stuff out of rivers Milwaukee man punched, killed 5-year-old son for eating cheesecake, charges say Plan your Summerfest with our interactive schedule FOLLOW THE JOURNAL SENTINEL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus


The White House knew about a violent domestic dispute between members of outgoing Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan's family that derailed his expected nomination to become the permanent secretary, according to two administration officials familiar with the matter. Even so, President Trump said as he departed for Florida Tuesday that he had only learned of Shanahan's family issues for the first time "yesterday." Mr. Trump said he had not asked Shanahan to withdraw his nomination to be defense secretary. It was Shanahan's decision. CBS News' Ben Tracy asked if Army Secretary Mark Esper, whom Mr. Trump has tapped to be acting defense secretary, would be nominated for the permanent position. "That's what I plan to do," he said, adding that he would decide soon. Shanahan withdrew from consideration for the top Pentagon post on Tuesday, as reports emerged about two confrontations dating back to 2010 and 2011. In the 2010 incident, Shanahan and his then-wife, Kimberly Jordinson, each claimed to have been punched by the other, according to divorce records. Shanahan denied hitting Jordinson and she was arrested, but the case was later dropped. In 2011, the couple's son, William Shanahan, brutally beat his mother with a baseball bat, leaving her unconscious and fracturing her skull, records show. The incident was first reported by The Washington Post on Tuesday, shortly after Mr. Trump announced Shanahan was withdrawing from consideration. Shanahan wrote a memo defending his son shortly after the 2011 incident, but told The Post he did so without full knowledge of his then-wife's injuries. One senior administration official told CBS News the White House was aware of the incident involving Shanahan's son, but didn't know about the 2010 confrontation. Another official said the White House knew about the 2011 incident dating back to when Bill Shine was White House communications director. Shine resigned in March of this year. The White House had not formally nominated Shanahan to become permanent defense secretary, but plans to do so were on track "even of this morning," an administration official told CBS News. After reports by Yahoo News and USA Today revealed some of the details of Shanahan's contentious divorce and the 2010 allegations, he went to the White House on Tuesday and informed acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney he was withdrawing his name, the official said. He then met with President Trump in the Oval Office and told him he was withdrawing. Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Mr. Trump called him Tuesday morning to inform him of Shanahan's decision. After Shanahan withdrew from consideration, lawmakers immediately began raising questions about what the White House knew and when. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, told reporters the committee was not informed of Shanahan's domestic history when he was nominated and confirmed as deputy secretary in 2017. He said failure to disclose the incidents was "possibly a deliberate concealment" and called for an investigation by the Pentagon's inspector general. Blumenthal also said Shanahan may have violated the law if he failed to disclose the incidents to the White House or during his FBI background check. "I want to know whether it's the FBI, or some deliberate concealment by Shanahan," Blumenthal said. In a statement Tuesday, Shanahan said he was withdrawing because "a painful and deeply personal family situation from long ago is being dredged up and painted in an incomplete and therefore misleading way in the course of this process." Clare Hymes, Robert Legare and Nancy Cordes contributed reporting.


Oakland Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Oakland. Dog flu continuing to spread at East Bay shelters It started at Oakland Animal Services and reached the East Bay SPCA in Oakland and Dublin. Read the full story on KRON 4 News . Oakland budget battle comes to an end, two-year plan passed A heated budget process that pitted two sides of city politics against each other came to a head Monday, when Oakland city councilmembers passed a budget proposal for the next two years. Read the full story on East Bay Times . 'Tent City' a probing story of Oakland's homelessness The film's story is a quest many can relate to: the pursuit of a loved one, and the effort to restore them to the person they once were. Read the full story on KQED . San Francisco, Oakland rank near bottom of cities safest drivers list For the 15th year in a row Allstate has ranked the U.S. cities with the safest drivers in its 'Best Drivers Report.' Read the full story on KTVU Fox 2 . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


TAOS, N.M. (Reuters) - New Mexico's state fairgrounds will begin to house dozens of migrant families to take pressure off border cities facing a surge in asylum seekers with no help from the federal government, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said on Tuesday. Dormitories at state-run Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque could eventually provide temporary accommodation to up to 240 people, making it one of the largest migrant shelters in the state, according to state and city authorities. Lujan Grisham has called for a humanitarian response to the rise in asylum seekers, condemning a "charade of fear-mongering" by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has variously warned of a migrant "crisis" and "invasion" at the country's southern border with Mexico. "The federal government has not provided shelter or timely adjudication at the border leaving migrants without any means to make arrangements to get to their sponsors or family members in the United States," according to a joint statement by the governor and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, both Democrats. Migrant shelters in border cities like El Paso, Texas, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, are at or near capacity as record numbers of mainly Central American families cross the border to seek asylum. The mayors of New Mexico's three largest cities - Las Cruces, Albuquerque and Santa Fe - have offered resources to help charities and faith-based organizations care for migrants after they are dropped off by U.S. immigration authorities. "Burqueños (Albuquerque residents) of every faith, ethnicity, and background have come together where the federal government has failed," Keller said in the statement. Las Cruces has received over 2,400 migrants since the U.S. Border Patrol began to release them directly to shelters on April 12, said Claudia Tristan, a spokeswoman for Lujan Grisham. Expo New Mexico will absorb the cost of housing migrants and no scheduled activities will be disrupted at the area which hosts the annual state fair, Tristan said. The center can immediately house 60 migrants and has capacity to house up to 240 once minor repairs are undertaken to dormitories, said spokesman Wyndham Kemsley. Charities will continue to provide food and medical services to migrants, who will spend a night or two at the center before traveling on to final destinations in the United States, the statement said. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokeswoman Leticia Zamarripa said her agency would work with El Paso's Annunciation House migrant organization to coordinate transportation of migrants to the Expo New Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which runs U.S. Border Patrol, did not respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Andrew Hay in Taos, New Mexico; Editing by Bill Tarrant and Peter Cooney)


The Jets have shown plenty of promise throughout the first two weeks of training camp, but there is still plenty of work to be done in numerous areas if the team wants to take the next step in 2019. New York has the talent on its roster to return to contender status as soon as this upcoming season. Before that can happen, though, Adam Gase and his coaching staff have weaknesses they need to address before the team breaks camp. General manager Joe Douglas also has some holes to fill as the regular season nears. With that being said, let's take a look at Gang Green's biggest weaknesses with two weeks of training camp now in the books. Depth AP Photo/Seth Wenig Due in large part to a rash of injuries that have kept starters sidelined for days at a time, New York's depth has been exposed as arguably the team's most glaring weaknesses in the early days of training camp. The Jets are thin and inexperienced at some of the most important positions on the field thanks to the failures of the old regime. With starters sidelined, Adam Gase and company have been forced to throw players who are more qualified for the practice squad than the active roster into the fire. As a result, the team's development has been curtailed a bit. Joe Douglas has played his part in adding pieces to the puzzle here and there, but with such a short timeframe between his hiring and the beginning of training camp, there hasn't been much he could do to address the issue so far. As Douglas continues to work tirelessly in his search for depth pieces, the situation will rectify itself. Until then, the Jets have a serious problem. Cornerback Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports The Jets have been sharp on offense throughout camp so far. The unit's production could be attributed to Sam Darnold's development and the additions of Le'Veon Bell and Jamison Crowder, but poor performances in the secondary are certainly part of the reason as well. New York's cornerbacks have not been good in the early days of training camp. There have been times where Trumaine Johnson, Darryl Roberts, Brian Poole and others make players, but the production has simply not been there consistently enough for the Jets to feel comfortable with where they're at with their corners right now. It doesn't look like any impactful outside help is coming anytime soon. That means New York's current crop of corners needs to work out the kinks in practice and get its act together as soon as possible. The Kicking Game Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Considering the way 2018 played out for Chandler Catanzaro, it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that he's off to a rough start in his second stint with the Jets. Catanzaro has been anything but consistent so far in training camp. He had another rough go of it on Saturday, so rough that it's hard not to wonder if the organization's confidence in Catanzaro to bounce back is wavering. Kicker is arguably the most expendable position in football. If Catanzaro doesn't get his act together soon, he'll be shown the door in favor of someone who can get the job done. Regardless, New York's kicking game isn't looking too pretty right now. Consistency AP Photo/Seth Wenig To be clear, the Jets have looked good in the first two weeks of training camp. Adam Gase and his staff have their players locked in and the culture has clearly changed in Florham Park. While that's all well and good, there have been days where certain players and/or position units have simply not come to play. Since it's still early in camp and players are working to either get comfortable with new surroundings or readjust to the speed of the game, some inconsistency can be expected. However, if the Jets want to live up to their own lofty expectations for this upcoming season, everyone needs to be on point each day of practice. Good football teams bring their A-game every single day. If the Jets want to be as good as they think they can be in 2019, consistency on both sides of the ball is essential. MORE: This Patrick Mahomes throw from Chiefs practice can't be real Former NFL team doctor weighs in on foot ailment of Raiders WR Antonio Brown Early reviews of first-round picks and other prized picks from the 2019 NFL Draft class Troy Daniels Q&A: 'When you play for the Lakers, you got to come correct' Tracy Sprinkle: What the Browns are getting in the new DT


DES MOINES, Iowa   A Des Moines mother is facing felony charges after being accused of leaving her two young children home alone and without food or water last week. Twenty-four-year-old Juawar Kallo was booked into the Polk County Jail Tuesday on two counts of neglect or abandonment of a dependent person. She bonded out of jail Wednesday. According to court documents, Kallo left her three-year-old daughter and five-year-old son alone in an apartment in the 6800 block of Chaffee Road on the morning of June 14th. No plans were made to have someone look after the children and they were left without food or water. The complaint also says the children had been known to get out of the apartment while not supervised and wander around. The police were called just over two hours after Kallo left, and the children were taken into DHS custody around 1:00 p.m. The complaint says despite being notified that her children were in the care of DHS, Kallo did not contact them about the kids until the following day. Neglect or abandonment of a dependent person is a Class C felony and carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. ___ (c)2019 WHO-TV, Des Moines Visit WHO-TV, Des Moines at www.whotv.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


1812: Battle of Salamanca During the Peninsular War, English forces under the Duke of Wellington defeats Marshal Auguste Marmont's French forces, south of Salamanca in Spain. 1862: Emancipation Proclamation is drafted President Abraham Lincoln presents his Cabinet with a preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation states the enslaved African Americans in the ten states that are still in rebellion should be freed. The proclamation later inspired the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the country. 1933: First solo flight around the world The American aviator Wiley Post creates history by becoming the first person to fly solo around the world. He started his 7-day, 18-hour, 49-minute journey from Floyd Bennett Field in New York and stopped over at Soviet Union, Alaska and Canada, before returning to the starting point. 1934: Public Enemy No.1 is killed The American gangster John Dillinger, who had a fierce bank-robbing career, is shot dead by federal agents. Known as  Public Enemy No. 1,  Dillinger and his men robbed over 20 banks, broke from the jail twice and killed a few police officers and federal agents. 1943: WW II - Palermo captured Allied forces led by Gen. George S. Patton capture the Italian city of Palermo. 1946: King David hotel bombing Militant Zionist group Irgun blows up a wing of the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, killing 91 people. The site housed British administrative and military headquarters for Palestine. 1967: Carl Sandburg passes away American author, historian and poet Carl Sandburg dies at his North Carolina home. Sandburg is widely regarded as a major figure in contemporary literature, he won three Pulitzer Prizes for his poetry and one for his biography on Abraham Lincoln. 1991: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer arrested Known as the  Milwaukee Cannibal,  Dahmer was involved in criminal activities like rape, murder and dismemberment of 17 men between 1978 and 1991 is arrested. He is sentenced to life imprisonment, but was beaten to death by an inmate, Christopher Scarver, in the Columbia Correctional Institution in 1994. 1992: Pablo Escobar escapes The infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar escapes from the luxurious prison, La Catedral after he found out that the government had planned to move him to a conventional prison. 1994: O.J. Simpson pleads not guilty The retired NFL player is charged with the murder of his estranged wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Lyle Goldman in 1994. Simpson surrendered to the police following a dramatic low-speed chase through the streets of Los Angeles. After a lengthy, widely televised jury trial, Simpson pleaded "absolutely, 100% not guilty." 2003: Saddam Hussein's sons are killed Qusay and Uday Hussein, sons of the former Iraqi dictator, are killed in a long gun battle with U.S. forces in Mosul, Iraq. Their death was celebrated by many Iraqis as they were believed to be more ruthless than their father. 2015: Fragments of the Oldest Qur'an discovered After radiocarbon dating is conducted on the Birmingham Qur'an manuscript, it is discovered that it is one of the oldest surviving fragments of the holy Qur'an. The manuscript is part of the Mingana Collection of Middle Eastern manuscripts at the University of Birmingham.


One of the biggest questions marks surrounding the Jets heading into 2019 revolves around the team's offensive line. After a year plagued by poor play, sacks and injuries, New York failed to fully upgrade the unit this offseason despite a huge amount of cap space. The biggest move was trading for two-time Pro Bowler Kelechi Osemele, who immediately beefs up the Jets' line. After only a few months on the team, Osemele believes the line is already good enough to do what Adam Gase wants the offense to accomplish. "I think it's going to be really good for us running the ball, protecting the quarterback and keeping him clean," Osemele said in an interview with team reporter Olivia Landis. "I think we're plugging along and we're exactly where we need to be right now." Ironically, the Jets offensive line didn't do any of those things well last year. Sam Darnold was sacked on almost seven percent of his pass attempts and finished his rookie season with the 18th most sacks in the league (14). New York was also one of the worst running teams in the NFL this past season with the fourth-worst yards per attempt (4.0), seventh-worst yards (1,622) and seventh-worst touchdowns (11). Le'Veon Bell is primed to be an upgrade over Bilal Powell and Isaiah Crowell, but not if the offensive line is as bad as it was in 2018. The odds of this all changing because the team upgraded at left guard are slim, but maybe Osemele can be the glue that holds the offensive line together. He came to the Jets with two Pro Bowls and one Super Bowl ring in seven years with 93 starts under his belt. When he's healthy, he's one of the best linemen in the league. "This is a very mature group," Osemele said of his new teammates. "A lot of these guys have been starting for a long time already, so there really isn't any pressure for me to be anybody's big brother to babysit." Between inconsistent play, inexperience and injuries, the rest of New York's offensive line isn't nearly as inspiring as Osemele. Left tackle Kelvin Beachum and right guard Brian Winters return as veteran incumbent starters, but right tackle Brandon Shell is coming off a major injury and Jonotthan Harrison has never started more than eight games for the Jets. Osemele isn't looking back at past production for his evaluation of his new teammates, though. "We've got some dogs on the inside and Brian Winters and Jonotthan (Harrison) in the middle," he said. "Kelvin Beachum is obviously an eighth-year veteran and is highly skilled at what he does, and (Brandon) Shell has been coming along and getting better." Five months isn't nearly enough time to properly assess a position group, but Osemele remains confident in his unit's ability heading into a pivotal year for the Jets. With a new coach, several new weapons and another year for a young, promising quarterback in Darnold, the offensive line could easily take a step forward with the help Osemele. The Jets also have a new offensive line coach in Frank Pollack, who coached the Cowboys insanely talented line from 2015-2017. The next step will be how the team fares in training camp. Defending against the likes of Leonard Williams, Quinnen Williams and Henry Anderson will be good practice for the line and learning how to play together with pads on will only help continue to improve the unit's play before the start of the season. "Everybody has accountability and something that they're trying to accomplish on this line, so we're pretty self-sufficient and self-motivated, and we're pretty driven," Osemele said. "Obviously we're going to have to feel it out when the pads come out because it's completely different without pads right now, so it's too early to tell. But we have the technique that we're being taught to be able to handle anything." MORE: Kevin Durant calls 'BS' on Stephen A. Smith's explosive claims on First Take Elfrid Payton: 'I feel we embody what New York basketball was about back in the day' 9 quarterbacks who will improve in 2019 Kawhi Leonard Joining the Lakers According to Stephen A. Smith's Sources 'You don't know me like that': Kevin Durant, the Warriors and a toxic locker room


Even as the Yankees welcome back some of their injured players   outfielder Aaron Hicks was activated for his season debut today   new injuries continue to pile up. The team announced that right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a shoulder strain, and manager Aaron Boone told reporters Loaisiga won't throw a baseball for at least the next four weeks ( Twitter link via MLB.com's Bryan Hoch). The 24-year-old Loaisga is dealing with a strain of his right rotator cuff. Loaisiga had been slated to start tonight's game against the Orioles, but that start will now fall to right-hander Luis Cessa (weather permitting). Right-hander Chance Adams was recalled from Triple A to replace Loaisiga. Loaisiga joins James Paxton , Luis Severino and Jordan Montgomery (still recovering from 2018 Tommy John surgery) as rotation options on the injured list. Baseball America currently ranks Loaisiga as the No. 94 farmhand in all of baseball, and he owns a career 2.88 ERA with 8.2 K/9 against 1.7 BB/9 in his minor-league career. Injuries have been a persistent factor for Loaisiga, who has never thrown more than the 84 2/3 innings he tossed last year in any single professional season. He is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in three starts for the Yankees this season. Following Cessa, the Yankees' rotation will include Masahiro Tanaka , J.A. Happ , Domingo German , CC Sabathia . Presumably Cessa and Adams will both be candidates for the fifth spot, as will the recently optioned Nestor Cortes Jr. As for the team's injured starters, Severino won't return until after the All-Star break following his latest shutdown, while Paxton has played catch but not embarked on a minor-league rehab assignment. There's hope Paxton could return before month's end. Montgomery isn't expected back until later in the summer. Loaisiga's injury is the latest in an ongoing series of ailments that have tested the Yankees' depth at virtually every spot on the roster in 2019. Of course, the Yankees have largely passed each test flying colors. The team is eight games over .500 and carries a plus-36 run differential.


President Donald Trump said that undocumented migrants detained at the U.S.-Mexico border are living in better and safer conditions than in their home countries, after public outcry over the detention of children and adults in unsanitary conditions. "Many of these illegal aliens are living far better now than where they" came from, "and in far safer conditions," Trump said Wednesday in consecutive tweets. "No matter how good things actually look, even if perfect, the Democrat visitors will act shocked & aghast at how terrible things are." The Trump administration has come under intense scrutiny in recent days amid reports of migrants, including children, being held in appalling conditions. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this week accused U.S. border agents of conducting "psychological warfare" against detained migrants who were allegedly told to drink water from toilets if they were thirsty. "Our Border Patrol people are not hospital workers, doctors or nurses. The Democrats bad Immigration Laws, which could be easily fixed, are the problem. Great job by Border Patrol, above and beyond," Trump tweeted on Wednesday. Read more: Ocasio-Cortez Says Detained Migrants Told to Drink Toilet Water Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, took part in a delegation organized by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to El Paso and Clint, Texas, to investigate facilities used to detain undocumented immigrants. She said on Twitter she "forced" herself into a cell to speak to women, who described "their treatment at the hands of officers as 'psychological warfare' - waking them at odd hours for no reason, calling them wh*res, etc." A total of 29,153 undocumented migrants were apprehended last month, up more than 200% from June 2018, and an increase of 23% from May of this year. Later in the afternoon, Trump tweeted that migrants should stay away if they're displeased with conditions in U.S. facilities. "If Illegal Immigrants are unhappy with the conditions in the quickly built or refitted detentions centers, just tell them not to come. All problems solved!" Trump tweeted.


Video by Yahoo News US WASHINGTON   A top White House official said Sunday that President Trump is ''deadly serious'' about imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, but acknowledged there are no concrete benchmarks being set to assess whether the US ally is stemming the migrant flow enough to satisfy the administration. ''We intentionally left the declaration sort of ad hoc,'' Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, said on ''Fox News Sunday.'' ''So, there's no specific target, there's no specific percentage, but things have to get better,'' Mulvaney said. ''They have to get dramatically better and they have to get better quickly.'' He said the idea is to work with the Mexican government ''to make sure that things did get better.'' On Monday, top officials from the two countries will start meetings in Washington. Mexican Economy Minister Graciela Marquez plans talks with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Two days later, delegations led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will meet. But Trump played down the effort. ''Mexico is sending a big delegation to talk about the Border,'' the president tweeted Sunday. ''Problem is, they've been 'talking' for 25 years. We want action, not talk.'' Trump claims Mexico has taken advantage of the United States for decades but that the abuse will end when he slaps tariffs on Mexican imports next week in a dispute over illegal immigration. ''America has had enough,'' he tweeted. The president said last week that he will impose a 5 percent tariff on Mexican goods on June 10 to pressure the government of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to block Central American migrants from crossing the border into the United States. Trump said the import tax will increase by 5 percent every month through October, topping out at 25 percent. But the president has been here before, issuing high-stakes threats over his frustration with the flow of migrants only to later back off. They include his threat earlier this year to seal the border with Mexico. Republicans on Capitol Hill and allies in the business community have signaled serious unease with the tariffs that they warn will raise prices for consumers and hurt the economy. Some see this latest threat as a play for leverage and doubt Trump will follow through. GOP Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana called the tariffs a ''mistake'' and said it was unlikely Trump would impose them. The president ''has been known to play with fire, but not live hand grenades,'' Kennedy said on CBS's ''Face the Nation.'' ''It's going to tank the American economy,'' he said. ''I don't think the president's going to impose these tariffs.'' Mexican officials are due to meet later this week with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a bid to come to a resolution. ''I think what the president said, what the White House has made clear, is we need a vast reduction in the numbers crossing,'' Kevin McAleenan, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said on CNN's ''State of the Union.'' Mulvaney, who also appeared on NBC's ''Meet the Press,'' said Mexico could take various steps to decrease the record numbers of migrants at the border. He suggested the Mexican government could seal its southern border with Guatemala, crack down on domestic terrorist organizations, and make Mexico a safe place for migrants seeking to apply for asylum. ''There are specific things that the Mexicans can do,'' he said. Mulvaney insisted that Trump's threat is real. ''He's absolutely, deadly serious,'' Mulvaney said. Economists and business groups are sounding alarms over the tariffs, warning they will hike the costs of many Mexican goods that Americans have come to rely on and impair trade. But Mulvaney played down those fears, saying he doubts business will pass on the costs to shoppers. ''American consumers will not pay the burden of these tariffs,'' he said. He also suggested the tariffs were an immigration issue, separate from the trade deal the United States is trying to negotiate with Mexico and Canada. The tariff threat comes just as the administration has been pushing for passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which would update the North American Free Trade Agreement. Several top GOP lawmakers have expressed concerns that Trump's tariff threat could upend that deal. The chairman of the Finance Committee, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, said last week the tariffs would ''seriously jeopardize'' passage of that agreement, which needs approval in Congress.


Food trends come and go. So how can you tell which tastes are trending at this very moment? We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to discover which local businesses have been on the tips of diners' tongues this month. To find out who made the list, we looked at Chicago businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increased their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance. Read on to see which spots are extra cool, right now. Dutch & Doc's Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Wrigleyville's Dutch & Doc's , the cocktail bar and traditional American breakfast and brunch spot is a hot topic according to Yelp review data. While businesses categorized as "Breakfast & Brunch" on Yelp saw a median 2.1 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, Dutch & Doc's bagged an 8.6 percent increase in new reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a mixed 3.5-star rating. It significantly outperformed the previous month by gaining 2.0 times more reviews than expected based on its past performance. There's more that's trending on Chicago's breakfast and brunch scene: O'Shaughnessy's Public House has seen a 4.5 percent increase in reviews. Open at 3600 N. Clark St. (between Addison Street and Seminary Avenue) since 2008, Dutch & Doc's offers sandwiches, wraps, burgers and more. Grandee Cuisine Streeterville's Grandee Cuisine is also making waves. Open since May 2018 at 215 E. Grand Ave., the dim sum and Cantonese spot, which offers seafood and more, has seen a 16.3 percent bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 2.3 percent for all businesses tagged "Seafood" on Yelp. There's more than one hot spot trending in Chicago's seafood category: Sizzling Pot King has seen a 13.9 percent increase in reviews, and Fisk & Co. has seen a 12 percent bump. Grandee Cuisine's menu features shrimp dumplings, vegetable rolls, mango pudding and more. Over the past month, it's maintained a convincing 4.5-star rating among Yelpers. Tea Pot Brew Bakery The Tea Pot Brew Bakery is currently on the upswing in the coffee and tea category on Yelp. While businesses categorized as "Coffee & Tea" on Yelp saw a median 2.8 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, this bakery, which offers coffee and tea and more, increased its new reviews by 16.7 percent and kept its rating consistent at five stars. Open for business at 1802 S. Wabash Ave. (between Cullerton and 18th streets) since October 2018, the business offers breakfast, coffee, tea and more. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos said Tuesday on " The Story " that he believes the CIA was behind an "operation" in which he met with two individuals in London in late 2016 who tried to probe as to whether the Trump campaign had ties to Russia . Fox News first reported on the involvement of one U.S. intelligence "informant" - who went by the alias Azra Turk - earlier this month. In that report, Papadopoulos recalled his rendezvous with Turk as "bizarre." FBI INFORMANT MET WITH THREE TRUMP ADVISERS DURING CAMPAIGN, REPORT SAYS On Tuesday, Papadopoulos told host Martha MacCallum that he believed the contact with Turk "was clearly a CIA operation." "That's the reason why I was flown to London, to be spied on, and why the British were also meeting with me and probing me on the same exact day that these two figures were paying me and spying on me and recording my conversation," Papadopoulos said, identifying the second individual as Cambridge University Professor Stefan Halper, a longtime FBI informant . US INFORMANT REPORTEDLY TRIED TO PROBE PAPADOPOULOS ON TRUMP-RUSSIA TIES, 'SEDUCE HIM' DURING CAMPAIGN Papadopoulos criticized Obama-era CIA Director John Brennan, who told MSNBC this week that the agency does not spy against "domestic individuals." Papadopoulos previously told Fox News that he met with Turk three times and with Halper once. "Yeah, usually the CIA doesn't spy domestically, and that's why they brought me to London to meet Stefan Halper and this informant," he told MacCallum. "So I have to highly disagree with John Brennan and I think the CIA is up to their neck in this." Papadopoulos also praised Attorney General William Barr's decision to appoint Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham to lead an investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. DIPLOMAT WHO HELPED LAUNCH RUSSIA PROBE SPEAKS OUT, DEFENDS ROLE Papadopoulos previously served 12 days in jail after pleading guilty to lying to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigators. "I think Barr found his 'bulldog' - Mueller had his bulldog [in Andrew] Weissman," he said of the choice of prosecutor Durham. "I think you're probably going to see some people scrutinized, if not indicted, reaching up to the CIA." CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Earlier Tuesday, Papadopoulos told Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo that other foreign governments were involved in suspicious activities against him. Fox News' Brooke Singman contributed to this report.


Bayern Munich have officially launched their new home kit for the 2019/20 season, featuring a unique design that pays homage to Allianz Arena - Bayern's home since 2005. Die Roten will once again be sporting their traditional all red colours, though adidas have emblazoned the Allianz's diamond architecture in several striking patterns. Unser neues Heimtrikot! ⚪ #Dahoamtrikot  https://t.co/erjc04GnmB pic.twitter.com/w2LSipqn5H   FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) May 15, 2019 The socks and shirts all follow the red design of the shirt, whilst the goalkeeper jersey sports a two-tone colourway, designed in line with the digital remixed graphic of the new home jersey. The home kit will be seen on pitch for the first time when FC Bayern faces Eintracht Frankfurt on 18 May, with the Reds knowing that a win will secure them their seventh consecutive Bundesliga title. However, a loss, coupled with a Borussia Dortmund win, would mean BVB would be crowned champions. Bayern Munich's new goalkeeper home shirt for the 2019/20 season. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/LhWh93vszV   William Imbo (@IMBO_WILL) May 15, 2019 It's exclusively available to purchase in the FC Bayern online store, in fan shops, and in adidas stores as of May 15.


In January, it was announced that LaMelo Ball would not play in the McDonald's All-American Game despite being ranked higher than several of the players that were selected in ESPN's top 100 prospects . Suffice to say, his father, LaVar Ball, wasn't thrilled about it. During this week's episode of "Ball In the Family," LaVar said the world famous high school All-Star game lost its credibility: They used to say "who's who" used to play at the McDonald's All-American. Now it ain't the who's who because guess what? Melo the most popular, most skilled sucka and don't make it? Their credibility is raggedy. Back in the day they said "You somebody, you a McDonald's All-American." Melo finna change all that, cause now they know you don't take the best. Meanwhile, LaMelo's mother Tina Ball had a pretty simple reaction to it: Trash! LaMelo, on the other hand, said he knew it was coming: I knew in the beginning, coming back to high school, I knew I wasn't going to make it. Instead, LaMelo played in LaVar's Big Baller Brand All-American Game. MORE: A guy kept chanting 'New York Knicks!' at Kevin Durant during Game 4 and fans loved it If Warriors don't offer Klay Thompson a max deal, the Clippers could swoop in over the Lakers Four potential Ricky Rubio landing spots in free agency John Dorsey explains why he loved Greedy Williams in the draft NFL.com's Adam Rank awards Raiders best draft in 2019