Star Tracks: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Mama on the Move An expectant Krysten Ritter shows off her baby bump as she signs autographs at a special screening of Marvel's Jessica Jones at the ArcLight Hollywood in L.A. on Tuesday. When in Rome Zoë Saldana gets cozy with husband Marco Perego at the Gucci Cruise 2020 show on Tuesday at Musei Capitolini in Rome. Boho Chic Miley Cyrus leaves dinner at Gymkhana wearing oversized tinted sunglasses, wide-leg trousers and a gold Chanel chain in London on Tuesday. Far Out Tom Holland poses with a surfboard at a photo call for Spider Man: Far from Hom e at the Pan-Asian Media Summit Bali in Denpasar, Indonesia, on Tuesday. Daily Duty Reese Witherspoon waves to fans as she leaves The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on Tuesday in New York City. Game, Set, Match Lindsey Vonn and boyfriend P.K. Subban attend the French Tennis Open at Roland-Garros Arena on Tuesday in Paris. Confident Creator Issa Rae is all smiles during the Insecure For Your Consideration event at the Wolf Theater at Saban Media Center Television Academy on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Back on the West Coast Lea Michele and new husband Zandy Reich step out in L.A. on Tuesday after returning from vacation in the Hamptons, New York. Incognito on the Go Actress Liv Tyler heads to the gym on Tuesday in N.Y.C. Honoring a Legend Jennifer Hudson performs "Amazing Grace" as a tribute to Aretha Franklin, who received a special music citation during the 2019 Pulitzer Prize winners awards luncheon at Columbia University in N.Y.C. on Tuesday. Denim Dude Veep actor Tony Hale stops by Extra at Universal Studios Hollywood on Tuesday in Universal City, California. Street Style Maven Gigi Hadid steps out in N.Y.C. on Tuesday wearing a blue baseball cap, white hoodie, Burberry logo trousers and black combat boots. Best Broads Broad City costars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson hold hands ahead of their conversation with Whoopi Goldberg at the 92nd Street Y on Tuesday in N.Y.C. Daddy-Daughter Date Harry Connick Jr. poses with his daughters Georgia and Charlotte at a party for a special red carpet screening of Ron Howard's new documentary Pavarotti at R17 on Tuesday in N.Y.C. Beach Red-y Ireland Baldwin strikes a sultry pose at the Aldi Süd x Michelle Hunziker Beachwear collection presentation on Tuesday in Munich, Germany. Monster Mash Charles Dance, Millie Bobby Brown and O'Shea Jackson Jr. attend the Godzilla: King of the Monsters premiere on Tuesday night at London's Leicester Square. Man of the People Chris Hemsworth hits the beach on Tuesday to promote Men in Black: International during the Pan-Asian Media Summit Bali in Indonesia. Walk the Walk A solo Brad Pitt goes for a stroll in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday. Bright Spots Rita Ora and Charli XCX take the stage at the O2 Arena in London. Good Dude A beaming Jon Hamm promotes his new series Good Omens in London on Tuesday. Fame Game Ice Cube and Tyrese Gibson celebrate director F. Gary Gray at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in L.A. on Tuesday. Care to Chat? Bryce Dallas Howard cracks up on Tuesday during a visit to SiriusXM Studios in N.Y.C. 'New' Crew The Bachelor 's Ashley Iaconetti celebrates her "NKOTBachelorette" party in Anaheim, California, on Friday with pals and the guys of New Kids on the Block, meeting them backstage before their Honda Center show. Ultimate 'Goals' David Beckham shows fans he's still got it as the retired soccer player scores a goal for Manchester United in the "Treble Reunion" charity match against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford on Sunday in Stretford, England. Angel in Action Victoria's Secret model Behati Prinsloo shows off her new winged backpack from host Ellen DeGeneres on Tuesday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show in L.A. Shine Bright Elsa Hosk steps out in a neon green T-shirt while out and about on Memorial Day in New York City. Dynamic Duo Costars David Tennant and Michael Sheen discuss their new Amazon Prime show Good Omens on This Morning in London on Tuesday. Bieber Fever Hailey Baldwin heads to the gym wearing a "Bieber" embroidered hat as a nod to her husband on Monday in Los Angeles. She's Got the 'Juice' Lizzo takes the stage at O2 Forum Kentish Town in a cherry red bodysuit on Monday in London. New York Native Jerry Seinfeld is seen making his way through N.Y.C. on Monday wearing a New York Knicks hat and a matching blue Polo shirt. Iconic Collection Brand ambassador Kristen Stewart arrives at the Chanel Paris-New York 2018/19 Métiers d'Art show on Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea. Court Champion Serena Williams wins against Vitalia Diatchenko during day one of the French Open Tennis Championship on Monday in Paris. Fitness Fun Julianne Hough shows off her toned figure in athleisure apparel on Monday in L.A. Lean On Me Brothers Nick and Joe Jonas get cozy during a visit to Spanish TV show El Hormiguero in Madrid, Spain, on Monday. Airport Attire Brad Pitt arrives in Venice, Italy, dressed casually in a gray wool cap, layered jackets, dark trousers and gray sneakers. Glitz & Glam Sophie Turner dazzles on the red carpet at the premiere of X-Men: Dark Phoenix on Monday in Seoul, South Korea. Coming Attractions Chris Hemsworth attends the Men in Black : International Pan-Asian Media Summit on Monday in Bali, Indonesia. Super Fans Also at the Pan-Asian Media Summit in Bali: Tom Holland takes a selfie with fans while promoting Spider-Man: Far from Home . City Sleek Adam Scott heads to Good Morning America to discuss the new season of HBO's Big Little Lies on Monday in N.Y.C. M.D.W. Vibes Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid kick off their weekend by sipping champagne on a yacht in Monaco on Saturday. Couple Goals Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Camila Morrone match in white T-shirts and jeans while out in N.Y.C. on Monday. Until Next Time Taylor Swift waves to fans as she leaves NRJ Radio in Paris on Saturday. Surf's Up Chris Hemsworth catches a few waves in Byron Bay, Australia, on Sunday. Love is Love NeNe Leakes hosts Day in the District D.C. Black Gay Pride at The Living Room in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Cover Girl Naomi Watts celebrates her DuJour Magazine cover at a kickoff event in Southampton, New York, on Saturday. Across the Globe Tye Sheridan arrives in Seoul, South Korea, to promote his new film X-Men: Dark Phoenix on Monday. Bubblegum Bodysuit Rita Ora performs at Radio 1's Big Weekend at Stewart Park on Sunday in Middlesbrough, England. Off to the Races H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attends the 77th Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco with his children H.S.H. Prince Jacques and H.S.H. Princess Gabriella and their cousin Kaia Rose Wittstock on Saturday. Spice Up Your Life! Spice Girls Emma Bunton and Mel B are seen leaving Heathrow airport from Dublin on Saturday after performing the first show of their reunion tour in Croke Park, Ireland. Red, White & Blue Broadway and TV star Christopher Jackson performs at the 2019 National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday in Washington, D.C. Vision in White Millie Bobby Brown arrives at the Godzilla premiere at Le Grand Rex in Paris on Sunday. Taste of Summer Jeff Goldblum and chef Adam Richman hit the Williams Sonoma culinary stage during BottleRock at the Napa Valley Expo on Sunday in Napa, California. Fan Love Christian Bale smiles for a selfie with a fan at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday in Indianapolis, Indiana. Across the Pond Mariah Carey steps out with boyfriend Bryan Tanaka in London on Saturday. 'Bourne' to Drive Matt Damon and Mario Andretti are all smiles after completing the IndyCar Experience at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday. Broadway Baby Constance Wu and Tony-nominated star Damon Daunno of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! pose together after the show over the weekend in N.Y.C. Cannes Darling Elle Fanning attends the closing ceremony screening of The Specials on the final day of the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. Red Hot Priyanka Chopra makes her way to the Royal Albert Hall in London on Saturday to watch Mariah Carey perform in concert. I'm on a Boat Bella Hadid celebrates 50 Years of the Monaco Watch at the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. Musical Miley Miley Cyrus performs three new songs during the Radio 1 Big Weekend in Middlesbrough, U.K., on Saturday. Dashing Duo Pamela Anderson and son Brandon Lee attend Friday's Amber Lounge 2019 Fashion Show in Monaco. Fifty Shades Jamie Dornan poses with Ray-Ban sunglasses during the All Points East Festival at Victoria Park in London on Friday. Big (Little) Star Zoë Kravitz is spotted on Thursday on the New York City set of her upcoming movie High Fidelity . Zig-a-zig-ah! Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Melanie C of The Spice Girls kick off their tour at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday night. All in the Family Sylvester Stallone, wife Jennifer Flavin and their daughter Sistine attend the screening of Homage to Sylvester Stallone - Rambo: First Blood during the Cannes Film Festival on Friday. Three Cheers Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras, St. Regis Connoisseur and Sentebale Ambassador, celebrate at the end of the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup between Team U.S. Polo Association and Team Sentebale St. Regis at the Roma Polo Club in Rome on Friday. Photo Finish Olivia Culpo stands out on Friday at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Sibyl in France. Best Ride Ever Oliva Wilde and fiancé Jason Sudeikis give out hugs in Los Angeles while filming an undercover Lyft stunt where they surprised unsuspecting passengers. Pajama Day Emily Ratajkowski keeps it comfy-cozy for a Friday walk through N.Y.C. Magic Maker Channing Tatum brings a good-looking posse to the Germany's Next Top Model finals at ISS Dome in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Thursday. Model Moment Also at the Top Model finale: host Heidi Klum and America's Next Top Model OG Tyra Banks. Talking It Up Sophie Turner, Michael Fassbender, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and Taylor Swift sit down for a chat on Thursday on The Graham Norton Show in London. Lady in Red Kelly Rowland lights up the carpet on Thursday at the BET American Soul Emmy For Your Consideration screening in North Hollywood. Rain, Rain, Go Away Jennifer Lawrence steps out in athleisure on a rainy day in N.Y.C. on Thursday. Good vs. Evil David Tennant strikes a pose at the Amazon Prime Original screening of Good Omens on Thursday in N.Y.C. Not So Holy Also at the Good Omens screening: Nick Offerman, dressed as a monk and surrounded by nuns. Beauty in Blue Michelle Williams wears a denim jacket over a blue-and-white ensemble as she takes her dog for a walk in N.Y.C. on Thursday. Happy Host Tom Hanks gears up to co-host Thursday's special episode of Today in honor of caregivers who look after America's veterans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. Inner Circle Tina Fey poses with pal Bryan Cranston at the 2019 Outer Critics Circle Theater Awards at Sardi's on Thursday in N.Y.C. Make a Name Sylvester Stallone attends the Rendez-Vous with Sylvester Stallone photo call during the Cannes Film Festival in France on Friday. Booth Buds Evan Ross, Ashlee Simpson, Lance Bass and some pals goof off on Thursday night at the Virgin Hotels San Francisco grand opening party. Green Thumb Debi Mazar wears a chic sun hat and tunic as she films a gardening scene on the set of Younger on Thursday in N.Y.C. Sparkle Motion Charo attends People en Español 's "Los 50 Más Bellos" Celebration at 1 Hotel West Hollywood Thursday. Tea Time Mom of four Hilaria Baldwin co-hosts a traditional English Tea in celebration of U.K.-based children's brand My 1st Years' launch of its Royal Collection at the Crosby Street Hotel on Wednesday in N.Y.C. Feast Your Eyes Bjork takes the stage in one of her signature eccentric outfits for a performance during her Cornucopia concert series at The Shed on Wednesday in New York City. Keeping It Light Anna Chlumsky and Alysia Reiner hit the carpet at the 2019 SeriousFun Children's Network Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Thursday in N.Y.C. Stepping Up A dapper Prince Harry arrives at the 2019 Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup at Roma Polo Club in Rome on Friday.


Explore every facet of this small island that is so much more than beautiful beaches. 20 Ultimate Things to Do in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico may only be 9,104 square kilometers (3,515 square miles), but this island is packed with unique and memorable experiences. The U.S. territory is often seen as a nice beach getaway, but the island offers everything from great food to unforgettable natural beauty. This list covers the ultimate things to do for anyone who wants to see and experience every aspect of Puerto Rico. Need a place to stay while you re visiting? We ve got hotel recommendations. Click through the slideshow above. Day Trip to Culebra Island and Playa Flamenco Culebra island is a short ferry ride from mainland Puerto Rico and is home to Playa Flamenco , a beach known for its white sand and stunningly turquoise water. The beach itself doesn't offer many services outside of the overpriced drinks at the entrance, so it's best to pack a cooler full of snacks and drinks for the day. Extra sunscreen is a must as well, as the UV rays are extra strong in this area and tend to catch tourists off guard. The fast ferry leaves from a port in Ceiba, Puerto Rico three times daily (at 6:00 am, 10:30 am, and 3:00 pm), and the trip takes around 45 minutes (the last ferry returns at 4:45 pm). There are no reservations, so if you want to make sure you catch a ride, arrive in Ceiba early and purchase a round-trip ticket to ensure your spot on the return ferry. Visit Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Culebra This national refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and aims to protect animals such as the leatherback sea turtle, dark seagull, and white-throated whistle. Certain areas are open to the public and provide the opportunity to see the local flora and wildlife. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife office provides maps and information about current trail conditions, so make sure you stop by to ensure that you aren't treading on any protected or restricted areas. The Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Culebra is a bird-watcher's dream, as it is home to more than 50,000 birds of 13 different species. If you're extra lucky, you might even spot a leatherback sea turtle or a nesting site. Just remember to be respectful of the animals and their space and never touch or approach them. Surf in Luquillo Surfers know that not all beaches are created equal. Luquillo offers waves that draw in surfers from around the world at beaches like Playa la Pared and Playa San Miguel the most popular surfing beaches on the east side of the island. If you are new to surfing, don't worry, the area is full of surf instructors who teach crash courses to small groups and help you catch some waves in calmer waters. The instructors often take children as young as eight years old, so this is a great activity for families as well. Visit the Kioskos The kioskos , or food stalls, of Luquillo are the perfect place to sample all of Puerto Rico's favorite frituras (fried foods) and grab a cold drink. The kioskos are lined up in a row and most simply have a garage-style door that is thrown open, making it easy for tourists and locals alike to stroll in and out of the restaurants and bars. Many kioskos have beach-side patios in the back so that you can sip a cold beer and enjoy the salty breeze coming off the water. Each kiosko has its own unique vibe or theme, so you'll find karaoke bars, family restaurants, gay bars, souvenir shops, and even a tattoo shop/bar combo all in the same place. Related: Bevs and Beaches: 4 Things You Should Drink and Do Together in Puerto Rico Surfing in Rincón If you're looking for somewhere to surf on the west coast, Rincón is the place to go. The town is famous for its beaches and packs several gorgeous and active surfing spots into a small area. The Punta Higuero Lighthouse marks the Domes Beach area, a popular beach for morning surf sessions because it is partially protected from the northeast trade winds. If you're dying to catch a big wave, Tres Palmas consistently serves them up, while Indicator Beach is better known for great riptides. For a calmer, more beginner vibe, hit up Little Malibu or Antonio's Beach. Hike El Yunque National Forest El Yunque National Forest is a tropical rain forest packed full of flowing waterfalls, cool rivers, and beautiful mountain views. The park contains a wide variety of hiking trails that cater to different difficulty levels (many still closed after Hurricane Maria, though cleanup is ongoing). Each one will allow you to see the local fauna and, if you're lucky, help you spot a guaraguao (red-tailed hawk) or a tiny but noisy coqui frog. If you're not much of a hiker, you can also drive through large parts of the park. Make sure you climb the Yokahu Tower you'll likely be huffing and puffing after the walk up the narrow, winding staircase, but the view on top is absolutely worth it. Related: Can You Take A New Boyfriend On The Same Vacation You Took An Ex? Kayak in Vieques Bioluminescent Bay The blue, glowing waters of Puerto Mosquito , Vieques's bioluminescent bay, are a truly incredible sight. On the southern shore of Vieques island, the waters of this bay contain organisms called Pyrodinium bahamense, a brightly glowing species that shines as the waters around it are agitated. So, as you slowly kayak through the bay, the water around you will actually glow. In fact, the bioluminescent Mosquito Bay was declared the brightest bio bay in the world. Tour guides take small groups out in kayaks to experience this natural phenomenon. The bay is brightest during a new moon phase, so if you can arrange your tour during a dark night, the glow will be that much more impressive. It's not easy to photograph so know that any photo you see cannot do the real-life experience true justice. Stroll Through Old San Juan The colorful apartments and narrow streets of Old San Juan are iconic. Tourists swarm the area, but locals frequent the bars and restaurants as well. It's full of very steep hills, so comfortable footwear is highly recommended, though the women of Puerto Rico are equally brave and stubborn, so you're sure to see heels precariously teetering through the steep cobblestone streets every night. Simply wandering around while taking in all the picturesque balconies and colorfully-painted apartments is a great activity, but don't miss the Paseo de la Princesa. The scenic walkway will take you by San Juan Bay, outdoor cafés, La Forteleza (the governor's mansion), and the Fuentes Raices fountain. After sunset, the pathway lights up, casting a romantic glow over the area. Related: 20 Great Reasons to Visit San Juan, Puerto Rico Now Take in the Views From El Morro El Castillo de San Felipe del Morro , more commonly known as simply El Morro, is a fort that was first constructed in the late 1400s and still stands tall today. The beginnings of the fort were constructed during the Spanish colonization, built to protect San Juan from pirates and anyone looking to invade Puerto Rico. Over the next several hundred years, the fort was expanded upon until it became the massive castle-like structure it is today. Once inside El Morro, you can peek out through one of the sentries and take in breathtaking views of the shore. Most visitors do a self-guided tour, but the visitor's center shows an informative film that will take you through some details of El Morro's long history. While the interior is interesting, it's the surrounding area that really makes El Morro impressive. Take a walk along the pathways built around the fort so that you can see both the towering walls and the waves crashing at its base. Eat Fresh Fish in Boquerón Boquerón is a beach town in Cabo Rojo and the perfect place to go out with friends for drinks and fresh fish. The area is somewhat of a boardwalk, spotted with food stands, bars, and restaurants. At night, music is playing and everyone is ordering rounds of beers. After you've imbibed a bit and worked up an appetite, it's time to hit up the rows of food stalls. Here, you'll see menu items such as shark nuggets, conch-filled empanadas, and arepas stuffed with shrimp. For a greasy local treat, try a bacalaito   a huge fried codfish fritter that food stalls love to use as their claim to fame, battling for who can make the largest and most delicious one. Spend a Day Chinchorreando Chinchorrear is a verb specific to Puerto Rico, derived from the dive bars along mountain roads called chinchorros. Dive bar might actually be a generous term, as many chinchorros lean more toward a shack with a pool table and maybe a few fans. Don't let that turn you off, though these mostly cash-only roadside bars are full of people who know the value of relaxing with an ice-cold beer. Chinchorreando is a perfect way to spend a lazy weekend, slowly making your way along scenic mountain roads while you pop into different chinchorros to chat with locals. Many are perched high on mountainsides with views of lush valleys or pristine beaches. Nothing beats a cheap drink with a view fit for a five-star restaurant. Relax on the Beach Seven Seas Beach in Fajardo , Puerto Rico, is ideal for mellow beach days thanks to its calm waters and semiprivate feel. A trip to Puerto Rico would not be complete without a day on the beach, but not all beaches are ideal for relaxing. Seven Seas offers the perfect lazy beach day vibe. A large coral reef prevents big waves from rushing into the shore, so you can easily set up a chair right in the water and let it lazily lap at you while you sip on a cocktail or read a book. The beach itself is narrow and covered in mangroves, which creep onto the sand and create what feel like little alcoves. If it's not a busy day, you can scope out a small pocket of the beach and be partially shielded on both sides by trees. Just be careful as you are walking along the shore it's easy to get distracted by the calm waters and walk right into a low-hanging branch. Visit a Local Coffee Farm Hacienda Buenavista is coffee plantation located in the southern town of Ponce. Puerto Rico's mountain regions and rich soil have made it an ideal place to grow coffee, and Hacienda Buenavista is an important part of Puerto Rico's history in the coffee industry. The Puerto Rico Conservation Trust restored this former plantation into a museum that gives visitors a look into the evolution of living and working conditions at this site. You will walk by the waterfall that originally powered the machinery and learn about growing and processing coffee beans. While the farm has changed a bit over the years, Hacienda Buenavista still plants coffee and cacao, processing coffee in the fall and cacao in March. If you visit during a processing season, you'll get to taste the end product during your tour, so plan your visit accordingly. Take a Salsa Class/Go Salsa Dancing Puerto Ricans grow up dancing salsa at every party, so if you want to keep up with the locals, you'll need to pick up a few steps. If you're brand new to salsa, sign up for a crash course class . Local instructors are great at getting you prepared for a night out. If you're traveling solo, salsa is actually a great way to connect with locals. If you can manage a few steps, you can hang around a salsa bar and pick up dance partners on the fly. Don't let your lack of salsa skills turn you into a wallflower, many Puerto Ricans never learned how to formally salsa, they just feel the music and improvise. All you need is a bit of confidence (and maybe a few drinks) and you'll feel right at home on the dance floor. Tour Ron del Barrillito Distillery Ron del Barrillito is handcrafted Puerto Rican rum that isn't often seen outside the island, but it is a well-aged local favorite. This rum has been around since 1880 and comes in three varieties: 2 stars, 3 stars, and the rare 5 stars. The varieties are differentiated by the amount of time they have spent in the barrel. Most places only carry the 2- and 3-star bottles, because the 5-star variety, which spends 35 years in oak casks, is extremely limited. The distillery only accepts visitors by appointment, so make sure you contact them ahead of time. Ron de Barrillito only produces about 14,000 cases of rum each year, so a visit to the distillery is a great way to ensure you take home a truly special Puerto Rican souvenir. Spend a Night out in La Placita de Santurce La Placita de Santurce , or simply La Placita, is a classic hub of San Juan nightlife. The area has a block party vibe that allows you to hop from one bar to another easily. The bars and restaurants within La Placita cover everything from sushi with fancy cocktails to bar food and cheap beers. Many establishments have patio seating that allow you to get in some quality people-watching. Music is everywhere and a variety of styles are covered so you're sure to find a bar that is playing something you'd like to dance along to. La Placita is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so the party is always going. This is the perfect place to start or end a night with friends. Related: Neighborhood Guide: Santurce, San Juan's Hipster Haven Explore the Parque de las Cavernas del Rio Camuy This hidden gem is a massive network of caves that offers a completely unique experience. Most people think Puerto Rico is all about sunshine and beaches and have no idea that these caves even exist. However, Las Cavernas del Rio Camuy is the third-largest underground cave system in the world. While the caves are the main attraction, the park covers 300 acres. Trolleys take visitors along the mountainside and down into the cave entrance. Guided tours take you through the intricate cave system where you'll see natural windows that let the sun shine brightly into the dark caves, along with stalagmite and stalactite formations that look like works of art. There are also waterfalls flowing inside the caves, whose rushing waters sound as beautiful as they look. Unfortunately, the caverns are still closed due to damage at the entrance during Hurricane Maria. Visit the Arecibo Observatory The Arecibo Observatory is a NASA facility that includes 3,500 square feet of exhibits. It may seem strange that a NASA facility is located in Puerto Rico, but the site was actually chosen for very specific reasons. The Department of Defense provided funding, so the location needed to be in a U.S. territory. It was also important that the site be close to the equator line so that radar could be used to study nearby planets that pass overhead. The Arecibo area was an obvious choice, as the landscape includes large limestone sinkholes that provide a natural space for the radio telescope. The observatory offers a bilingual educational experience that focuses on the functionality of the radio telescope at the observatory. Exhibits cover discoveries in fields such as solar system radar astronomy and radio astronomy. There is also an observation deck that lets you get a look at the truly massive Arecibo radio telescope. The "dish" is 1,000 feet in diameter, 167 feet deep, and covers around 20 acres of land. Visit Desecheo Island Desecheo island is an uninhabited island off the west coast of Puerto Rico. The island is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and was declared a wildlife refuge after the U.S. military stopped using it for bombing practice. In fact, no one is actually allowed to step foot on the island because there may still be some nasty leftovers that could blow you up. Sounds like a paradise, right? While the land itself has a dark and dangerous history, the water around it is a scuba diver's dream. Tour companies will take you just off the coast of the island to beautiful dive sites such as Candy Land, an area that got its name thanks to its resemblance to the bright colors of the board game. Divers are also treated to Ladder Reef and The Caves, two shallow reefs that are teeming with marine life. Drive the Entire Island It may sound crazy, but you can actually drive around the entire island of Puerto Rico in a single day. Of course, you could also take it slow and spend a night or two in a few cities along the route. A large portion of the trip will be spent on Highway 2, so it's easy to stay on track. Most flights land in San Juan, so if you start from there you could head east towards the beach towns of Luquillo and Fajardo. From there you will go south down the coast until the road starts curving west, taking you towards the southern town of Ponce. Continuing west, you'll arrive in Cabo Rojo before you start going north again towards Mayaguez. After you go about as far north as you can, you'll head east towards Arecibo, and eventually end up back in San Juan. Along the way you'll see beautiful beach views, green mountains, expansive valleys, and so much more.


A man was shot and killed Saturday night in Triangle, Virginia. According to police, officers responded to the area of Buell Court and Old Triangle Road to investigate a shooting around 9:40 p.m. When officers arrived, an adult male was found with gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. RELATED: He was supposed to be at football practice that night but never made it. A gunman shot and killed 11-year-old Karon Brown before he got there This incident is being investigated by the Violent Crimes Unit. "At this point, this incident appears to be isolated to the above intersection," police said. Download the brand new WUSA9 app here . Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter: Your forecast. Your commute. Your news.


Manchester United are unbeaten in their last eight league meetings with Cardiff (W6 D2) since a 0-3 away loss in November 1960. Cardiff have never kept a clean sheet in 15 away games against Man Utd in all competitions (W3 D6 L6). Manchester United have won 18 of their 26 closing day Premier League games, more than any other side in the competition. They've not lost such a game since 2006-07 (0-1 vs West Ham). 🔴 Our final starting XI of the season includes a front 6⃣ of #MUAcademy graduates...   Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 12, 2019 Manchester United have kept just two clean sheets at Old Trafford this season. Even if they don't concede in this game, it will be their fewest home clean sheets in a single league season since 1962-63 (2). Man Utd are winless in their last four Premier League games (D2 L2), last going five without a win in May 2017. They'd only failed to win four of their opening 16 Premier League matches under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær (W12 D2 L2). Cardiff have won just two points from 69 available in Premier League games against the six ever-present sides (P23 W0 D2 L21). They've lost their last 19 in a row by an aggregate score of 13-51 since a 2-2 draw with Manchester United in November 2013. Cardiff have led at half-time in just three Premier League games this season   only two teams have ever done so on fewer occasions in a season; Derby County in 2007-08 (1) and QPR in 2012-13 (2). #MUNCAR | #CardiffCity team news! Brought to you by @1xbet_Eng ... #CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/oJCqlVNPEX   Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) May 12, 2019 Manchester United have given more players their Premier League debuts in the final match of the season than any other side (11), with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær handing out two debuts in his only previous final day Premier League match as a manager when he was Cardiff boss in 2013-14 (Tom James and Rhys Healey). Cardiff boss Neil Warnock has lost all four of his away matches at Old Trafford against Manchester United as a manager in all competitions, losing with Notts County in 1991, Bury in 1998, Sheffield United in 2007 and Crystal Palace in 2014. Ole Gunnar Solskjær scored against Warnock's Bury side in the League Cup in 1998. Man Utd's Paul Pogba either scored or assisted a goal in nine of his first 11 Premier League games under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, scoring eight goals and providing six assists. Since then, he's only scored or assisted in one of his nine such appearances (2 goals). You can find out more information about this fixture here .


Rain or shine, Highland Park High School students say they'll walk out of school on Thursday. The move is meant to call on the St. Paul Public School district to strengthen support at Highland Park. The walkout comes days after a Highland Park teacher submitted her resignation to the district following accusations that she used racial slurs towards students. The staff member could be heard on cellphone video using the n-word with a hard "E-R." She also uses a few expletives before. Selah Jacoway, an 11th grader Highland Park High School, is one of the organizers of the protest. "We will be covering the incident that recently happened at our middle school and also some of the racial and derogatory statements that have been said to high school students by Highland staff and other other students," she said. "With this walk out we hope to accomplish awareness and knowledge about the word "n&$$er," the impact and strength it has when people of another race call African Americans it, as well as combat many of the (justifications) many white people try to use to justify using the word," Jacoway explained. Earlier this month, St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard responded to a viral video that contained "racist language" from a staff member towards a student. In a written statement, Gothard said the Highland Park Middle School staff member is on administrative leave. "No matter the situation, the racist and foul language used by a staff member in the video has no place in Saint Paul Public Schools." Gothard said. "The words and actions recorded in this video have caused harm to our Black students, their families and our entire school community. These actions go against Saint Paul Public Schools core values and its commitments." KARE 11 talked to the parents of the students involved. All of them said they had an issue with this staff member the entire school year.


When you make a payment using Bitcoin, the recipient is supposed to get the money in less than an hour. But last summer, a few users started noticing that payments were taking a lot longer   12 hours in one case, 14 hours in another. The problem was that the Bitcoin network was getting too crowded to accommodate everyone who wanted to use it. In recent months, most payments are still going through without delays. But as Bitcoin continues to get more popular, congestion and slow payments are going to become a bigger and bigger problem. The Bitcoin community has split into two opposing   and increasingly hostile   camps over what to do about it. On one side are pragmatists focused on making Bitcoin fast, efficient, and user-friendly so that it can reach mainstream consumers quickly. Opposing them are purists who worry that rapid growth will permanently change the Bitcoin network, giving disproportionate power to the largest players in the Bitcoin economy. They worry that this will destroy what, for them, is Bitcoin's most appealing feature: the decentralization that puts the network beyond the control of any government or corporation. When I covered this brewing fight last August, I wrote that it was "the closest thing the Bitcoin community has had to a constitutional crisis." Five months later, things are worse than ever. Earlier this month, prominent Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn penned a widelyread essay announcing that he was quitting the Bitcoin world. He argued that Bitcoin was a failure, describing it as "a system completely controlled by just a handful of people" and "on the brink of technical collapse." The debate is so bitter because each side believes the other is conducting a slow-motion coup that will fundamentally transform the Bitcoin network for the worse. The fight is hurting Bitcoin's public image and could hobble its future development. The Bitcoin network is getting clogged up The basic problem is this: The Bitcoin network is getting too popular; a growing number of payments is outstripping the network's ability to process those payments. And the leaders of the Bitcoin community can't agree about how to solve this problem   or whether it's even a problem at all. Bitcoin has captured the imagination of technologists because it's the first global payment system that's not run by any government or financial institution. Instead, Bitcoin uses a novel peer-to-peer design in which all transactions are published in a shared global ledger known as the blockchain. Thousands of computers around the world keep their own separate copies of the blockchain and verify that each transaction complies with the rules of the Bitcoin system. One obvious danger with this kind of open design is that malicious people could flood the network with a huge number of small transactions, forcing everyone to store copies of these bogus payments. Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, solved this problem with a crude hack: He set an arbitrary cap on the amount of data the Bitcoin network could process. Each block (a new block is added to the blockchain every 10 minutes) can be no more than 1 megabyte in size. As a result, the Bitcoin network can't handle more than a few thousand transactions per hour. Of course, that's not nearly enough for Bitcoin to become mainstream in a world with billions of consumers. Popular financial networks like Visa and MasterCard process millions of transactions in an hour. But in a 2010 discussion thread, Nakamoto assured early Bitcoin users that they didn't need to worry about this. Back then, the network had plenty of spare capacity, and Nakamoto argued that "we can phase in a change later if we get closer to needing it." Five years later, this is no longer a theoretical problem. This chart shows the average size of each block, which is getting closer and closer to the maximum of 1 MB. Because demand fluctuates over the course of the day, the network is already beginning to experience delays during the busiest times. If nothing is done, these delays will become increasingly common in the coming months. Efforts to increase Bitcoin's capacity have failed That 1 megabyte limit is just a number that's hardwired into Bitcoin software. In principle, raising the limit is as simple as updating the software with a larger number. If the limit were bumped up to 2, 8, or 100 megabytes, Bitcoin's capacity problems would be solved instantly   at least for a while. Last August, two prominent Bitcoin developers, Gavin Andresen and Mike Hearn, released a new version of the Bitcoin software to do just that. It increased the maximum block size from 1 to 8 megabytes, and would double the limit every two years after that. But in the Bitcoin network, this kind of change only works if almost everyone accepts it at the same time. In this case, the change was programmed to go into effect once 75 percent of the Bitcoin network adopted the new software. But that never happened; five months later, only a tiny fraction of the Bitcoin network has upgraded. Hearn became so frustrated by the experience that he quit the Bitcoin world altogether. Opponents say bigger blocks could destroy Bitcoin's biggest advantage So why was there so much resistance to increasing the Bitcoin network's capacity? For opponents, the core of Bitcoin's appeal is the fact that it operates beyond the control of any government or financial institution. And they believe premature increases in the Bitcoin network's capacity could threaten that independence. Remember, the Bitcoin network is a peer-to-peer network in which a few thousand computers work together to process transactions. Right now you can join and participate in the network with an ordinary PC and home broadband connection. But if the network grew from thousands to millions of transactions per hour, participation would take a lot more horsepower   perhaps too much for ordinary users to afford. Critics worry that the number of computers on the network could plummet as a result. Then control over the Bitcoin network could shift to a much smaller number of big organizations. If this consolidation went too far, Bitcoin could start to resemble the conventional financial system   dominated by a relatively small number of large financial institutions. And these large institutions would be a lot easier for the government to regulate than the thousands of individuals and organizations that run the network today. Some big-block skeptics concede that some capacity increase will be needed. And they are working on some incremental improvements to improve the network's throughput. But they also argue that the Bitcoin community needs to learn to live with a Bitcoin network where demand for transactions exceeds the supply. Bitcoin does have a system for coping with congestion: People can pay extra fees to ensure their payments get priority. So far, these fees have been low because there has been plenty of spare capacity. But if the network gets too crowded, it could eventually cost $1, $10, or even $100 to make a single Bitcoin transaction. If that happened, people would start looking for workarounds that let them pay one another outside of the formal Bitcoin network. Ironically, one likely workaround would be to rely on trusted intermediaries to hold users' funds and make payments on their behalf. For example, if the buyer and seller each has a relationship with an established Bitcoin company such as Coinbase or Bitpay, then this company can complete the payment inside its own system   without having to make a transaction on the public Bitcoin network and pay the necessary fees. Opponents of big blocks are also developing workarounds that don't rely on large intermediaries. The most often mentioned is a project called the Lightning network. But the technology is still in the early stages of development, and skeptics question whether it can deliver on its lofty promises. Bitcoin is growing up   and a lot of users hate it Many new technologies, from radio to the internet, had an early phase dominated by savvy technologists who like to tinker with the new technology. Often this early phase has a radically egalitarian, do-it-yourself feel   in the 1990s, it was common for internet users to create their own websites and even run their own email servers. But as technologies go mainstream, they tend to become more centralized and less equal. Facebook is many orders of magnitude more popular than the average website, and many more people use Hotmail or Yahoo Mail than run their own email servers. That centralization has made it easier for the government to regulate and spy on our online activities. The Bitcoin community is currently locked in a debate about whether to follow that same trajectory: whether to grow quickly at the cost of possibly becoming more centralized. The difference is that the way the Bitcoin network works means that early adopters have an effective veto over further growth. If a critical mass of Bitcoin stakeholders refuse to accept larger blocks, the Bitcoin network could be stuck with its current, limited capacity for years to come. Of course, there's no guarantee that this would maintain Bitcoin's perceived virtues. It might drive most Bitcoin transactions away from the public Bitcoin network and onto the books of large Bitcoin providers, which is a type of centralization in its own right. Or it might hobble Bitcoin so much that it could lose its dominant position to one of Bitcoin's many competitors. But that's a risk that a lot of people in the Bitcoin world seem willing to take. And that's immensely frustrating for those who are focused on making Bitcoin a mass-market technology.


Most moments of every preseason are forgettable. But some have been memorable, no matter few or how far between they may be. Friday's PFT Live included a draft of the most memorable preseason moments in league history. Surprisingly, there were enough to fill out a three-round, six-selection process. For the full list of all picks along with some explanations and disagreements on some of the moments, check out the attached video.


Officials with the North Carolina State Parks and Recreation said the "zombie snake" tends to lie on its back and play dead.


Check out the best images as the Formula 1 circus descended on Hockenheim for the German Grand Prix, which served up an absolutely thrilling race in changeable weather conditions. More from Hockenheim: German GP: Verstappen wins crazy race, disaster for Mercedes Alfa Romeos penalised, Hamilton and Kubica in the points System "anomaly" triggered Hamilton's SC investigation


A capsule look at 10 top contenders for the British Open, to be played Thursday-Sunday at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland (listed in predicted order of finish): RORY MCILROY Age: 30. Country: Northern Ireland. World ranking: 3. Worldwide victories: 24. Majors: U.S. Open (2011), British Open (2014), PGA Championship (2012, 2014). 2019 majors: Masters-T21, PGA Championship-T8, US Open-T9. British Open memory: Going wire-to-wire to win the claret jug at Royal Liverpool in 2014. Worth noting: He might feel more pressure at Royal Portrush playing before the home crowd than at the Masters going for the career Grand Slam. He holds the course record at Royal Portrush, a 61 he shot when he was 16. BROOKS KOEPKA Age: 29. Country: United States. World ranking: 1. Worldwide victories: 9. Majors: PGA Championship (2018, 2019), U.S. Open (2017, 2018). 2019 majors: Masters-T2, PGA Championship-1, US Open-2. British Open memory: Stopping play at St. Andrews when the wind was blowing so hard that golf balls wouldn't stay put on the green. Worth noting: In his last four majors, he has won twice and was runner-up twice. The British Open is the one major where he has not contended, which might be all he needs to hear. TIGER WOODS Age: 43. Country: United States. World ranking: 5. Worldwide victories: 92. Majors: Masters (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019), U.S. Open (2000, 2002, 2008), British Open (2000, 2005, 2006), PGA Championship (1999, 2000, 2006, 2007). 2019 majors: Masters-1, PGA Championship-Cut, US Open-T21. British Open memory: Completing the career Grand Slam at St. Andrews with an eight-shot victory at age 24. Worth noting: Woods has played only three times and 10 competitive rounds since he won the Masters. This will be the second time this year he has a four-week break going into a major. The other was before the PGA Championship, where he missed the cut. DUSTIN JOHNSON Age: 35. Country: United States. World ranking: 2. Worldwide victories: 21. Majors: U.S. Open (2016). 2019 majors: Masters-T2, PGA Championship-2, US Open-T35. British Open memory: Having the 36-hole lead at St. Andrews in 2015 until a 75-75 finish. Worth noting: He now has the career Grand Slam of runner-up finishes after he was second to Brooks Koepka at the PGA Championship. Is the undisputed best player in golf with only one major. JORDAN SPIETH Age: 25. Country: United States. World ranking: 36. Worldwide victories: 14. Majors: Masters (2015), U.S. Open (2015), British Open (2017). 2019 majors: Masters-T21, PGA Championship-T3, US Open-T65. British Open memory: His birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie-par finish to win at Royal Birkdale. Worth noting: The British Open marks the two-year anniversary of his last victory. Whatever progress he was making was stalled by a 73-76 finish at the U.S. Open and a missed cut the following week at the Travelers Championship. GARY WOODLAND Age: 35. Country: United States. World ranking: 12. Worldwide victories: 4. Majors: U.S. Open (2019). 2019 majors: Masters-T32, PGA Championship-T8, US Open-1. British Open memory: Playing the 13th at Royal St. George's in 2013 in wind that blew the rain sideways, and the amazed look on his face to see members at adjacent Prince's Golf Club playing for fun. Worth noting: He has never finished better than 12th at the British Open. It's also the only major where he's never missed the cut. Will try to become only the seventh player to win the U.S. Open and British Open in the same year. JUSTIN ROSE Age: 39. Country: England. World ranking: 4. Worldwide victories: 22. Majors: U.S. Open (2013). 2019 majors: Masters-Cut, PGA Championship-T29, US Open-T3. British Open memory: Holing a chip on the final hole at Royal Birkdale in 1998 to tie for fourth as an 18-year-old amateur. Worth noting: He went from making the cut on the number to a runner-up finish at the British Open last year. He won at Torrey Pines and has a pair of third-place finishes. But he has yet to post back-to-back top 10s in stroke play this year. RICKIE FOWLER Age: 30. Country: United States. World ranking: 14. Worldwide victories: 9. Majors: None. 2019 majors: Masters-T9, PGA Championship-T36, US Open-T43. British Open memory: Playing in the final group with Rory McIlroy at Royal Liverpool in 2014. Worth noting: He has made the cut in 13 consecutive majors, the longest active streak in golf. But he hasn't contended in a major since his runner-up finish at the Masters last year. He has only two top 10s in the British Open. ADAM SCOTT Age: 38. Country: Australia. World ranking: 17. Worldwide victories: 27. Majors: Masters (2013). 2019 majors: Masters-T18, PGA Championship-T8, US Open-T7. British Open memory: Losing a four-shot lead with four holes to play at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in a runner-up finish to Ernie Els in 2012. Worth noting: He now has gone 71 tournaments over the last three years since his last victory. He has been runner-up twice this year, at Torrey Pines and the Memorial, and he has played some of his best golf in the majors. XANDER SCHAUFFELE Age: 25. Country: United States. World ranking: 11. Worldwide victories: 4. Majors: None. 2019 majors: Masters-T2, PGA Championship-T16, US Open-T3. British Open memory: Sharing the 54-hole lead at Carnoustie last year. Worth noting: His four victories in three years on the PGA Tour include a World Golf Championship (HSBC Champions) and the Tour Championship. He was among those with a share of the lead on the back nine at the Masters. He has finished in the top 10 in five of the 10 majors he has played.


Avoid these bad deals of the month. The 10 worst things to buy in August Back-to-school season often means trips to the mall and big box stores to get the kids ready for the year ahead. As the summer weeks dwindle, you might be considering last-minute purchases to prep the backyard for the final few barbecues of the year. But before you buy anything full price   or at a not-so-discounted sale price   make sure you know what items are the worst to buy in August in terms of cost. Meet the Expert To find out what not to buy in August, GOBankingRates spoke with Rebecca Gramuglia, TopCashback.com 's personal finance and shopping expert, who has a passion for finding the best and smartest deals. Fall Clothes It can be tempting to stock up on fall clothes before the cooler temperatures hit, but you'll end up spending more than you need to. "Even though there are back-to-school sales happening in August, items like heavier sweaters and winter coats will be closer to, if not, full price," said Gramuglia. When to Buy: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Post-Holidays "Y our best bet is to buy (fall clothes) during a sale weekend like Labor Day or Columbus Day," said Gramuglia. "If you don't care about the season's latest trends, try stocking up on these items in the very late winter (think post-holiday) through the warmer months when any lingering cold-weather items get significantly marked down." iPhones If you're due for a phone upgrade in August, you probably can't wait to trade in your phone for the latest model. But you can nab lower prices by waiting just one month. When to Buy: September " New iPhone models are usually announced in September, so you'll start to see discounts on older models then," said Gramuglia. "Purchasing an iPhone before then means you'll likely pay a much higher price on a model that will get marked down in a few weeks. If you don't mind missing out on the newest update, you can save hundreds of dollars on previous years' models by waiting until the fall." Game Consoles Game consoles are high-priced items, so you're best off waiting for a good sale. And you won't find good deals on consoles in August. When to Buy: Black Friday If you don't immediately need a new game console, "it's best to wait for Black Friday in November to snag incredible deals," said Gramuglia. Learn more: 25 Ways To Save 20% More of Your Paycheck Without Even Trying Small Kitchen Gadgets In the market for a new coffee maker, blender or other small kitchen appliance? Hold off on buying anything in August as you'll get better deals in a couple of months. When to Buy: Black Friday As with game consoles, Black Friday sales are the best time to buy small kitchen appliances, said Gramuglia. TVs Unless your TV is broken, hold off on upgrading your set until the fall. When to Buy: Black Friday, Super Bowl Weekend You can score 50% off big-screen TVs during Black Friday sales, said Gramuglia. " You can also save big bucks on TVs during Super Bowl weekend," she added. Luggage " The summer is a big travel period for many Americans, so the demand for luggage is higher," said Gramuglia. That means you likely won't be seeing any sales on luggage during August. When to Buy: Fall and Winter, March " You can likely score discounts when buying luggage during the off-season, in the fall and colder months," said Gramuglia. "New luggage collections typically come out during March, which is the pre-travel season, so plan for next summer and look out for discounts when retailers try to clear out the older inventory with slashed prices. Plus try stacking the savings while using a cashback site like TopCashback.com to earn a percentage back of the money you spend on qualifying purchases." Mattresses If you buy a new mattress at the beginning of the month, you'll likely be paying too much. " Keep your eyes peeled for sales starting toward the end of August," said Gramuglia. When to Buy: Labor Day " With new inventory being rolled out in the earlier months of the year, summer holiday weekends are the prime time to get a new mattress," said Gramuglia. "One of the most popular times to buy a mattress is Labor Day, so if you can wait it out for a few weeks, you'll be able to score a solid deal." Grills August is the end of barbecue season, which means grills are in high demand and you likely won't find them on sale. When to Buy: Labor Day " Summer is almost over so if you can get one more month out of your grill, hold out until September to buy a new one," said Gramuglia. "That's when Labor Day sales and out-of-season savings are huge and can save you a significant amount of money." Major Appliances Hold off until September on buying refrigerators, washers, dryers and other major appliances to get the best deals. When to Buy: Labor Day " In addition to grills and mattresses, Labor Day sales bring deep discounts on appliances," said Gramuglia. "As per previous years, you can expect to snag appliances at up to 30% off at Home Depot, Best Buy and Lowe's this Labor Day." Patio Sets You might already be seeing patio sets on sales in August, but prices will drop even lower after Labor Day, especially into fall, CBS News reported. When to Buy: October October is when patio set prices will be at their lowest, according to CBS. Best Things to Buy in August While there are many things you should avoid buying in August, there are other items that will be heavily discounted this month. Computers, office supplies and school supplies: These are often marked down as part of back-to-school sales. Office furniture: Big-box office stores, Amazon and Walmart tend to mark down office furniture as part of their back-to-school deals. Summer clothes and swimsuits: Stores are looking to clear summer inventory to make room for fall goods, so these items will be marked down. Read on for a month-to-month guide on the best deals.


Dallas will see a return of last week's warm temperatures this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will slide a bit from Sunday to Thursday, getting up to just 87 degrees on Wednesday. A chance of rain is also in store tomorrow. The greatest chance of rain is predicted on Saturday at 58 percent. Skies will be partly cloudy today and mostly cloudy on Wednesday. Winds should reach a modest high of 13 mph on Wednesday, and remain in the teens through Thursday. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


WASHINGTON   Two U.S. senators are seeking answers from the FBI about its response to a suspected hack by Russian intelligence of a Florida-based voting software company before the 2016 election. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota have sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray asking him to explain what steps the agency took in response to the breach of VR Systems' computer servers. Robert Mueller's report into Russia's election interference disclosed a breach of a voting software company without mentioning the name of the company. In their letter released Wednesday, Wyden and Klobuchar ask whether the FBI has examined VR Systems' servers and if the agency has reviewed the conclusions of a security firm hired by the company. The FBI had no immediate comment.


The sale of the photo archive of Ebony and Jet magazines chronicling African American history is generating relief among some who worried the historic images may be lost. But it's also causing some to mourn since the images, including photos of Emmett Till in 1955 after he was killed and ones documenting the rise of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., won't fully be in the hands an African American-owned entity. Ebony and Jet, for more than half a century, stood as the epitome of a black-owned business. "You have to do what you have to do," Roy Douglas Malonson, publisher of the Houston-based African American News & Issues newspaper, said. "But it's sad because we lose control forever." The Ford Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. McArthur Foundation, The J. Paul Getty Trust and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation are buying the archive for $30 million as part of an auction to pay off secured creditors of Johnson Publishing Company. Chicago-based Johnson Publishing, the owner of the archives and former publisher of the magazines, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in April. The foundations plan to donate the more than 4 million prints and negatives to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Getty Research Institute. The Smithsonian is expected to be the public steward of what is considered one of the most significant collections of photographs cataloguing African American life. Getty will be tasked with digitally preserving the trove, some of which remains a mystery. The deal was shepherded by the presidents of the Ford and Mellon foundations. The two are among the nonprofit sector's most prominent black leaders and are themselves a rarity in the near exclusively white world of big-money philanthropy. Both Darren Walker and Elizabeth Alexander said the sale was important to them personally as African Americans. "What it means to be in a position to be able to be helpful in safeguarding this treasure and our shared history overwhelms me with joy," Alexander said. "It is very significant." Besides black newspapers in cities across the nation, few media outlets dedicated resources to cover events and people connected to African American lifestyle and news as Ebony and Jet magazines. Ebony began publishing regularly just after the end of World War II while the smaller-sized Jet began in 1951 when African Americans in many regions still lived under racial segregation. Adrienne Samuels Gibbs, a former Ebony magazine staffer, said Ebony and Jet dutifully captured the environment that African Americans were forced to endure over the years. The collection of 4 million images chronicles the civil rights movement and the lives of prominent figures such as Miles Davis, Muhammad Ali, Nina Simone, and Coretta Scott King at her husband's funeral. It was Jet in 1955 that published a photo of the open coffin of Emmett Till, showing the effects of the fatal beating the 14-year-old Chicago boy suffered at the hands of white men in Mississippi for allegedly whistling at a white woman. Gibbs said the photos also show everyday black life   from children playing in city parks to elders praying at rural churches. "It wasn't about all poverty and suffering. It was about joy," Gibbs said. Ivey McClelland, 57, a musician in Albuquerque, New Mexico, said Ebony and Jet were found in every black home she knew while growing up in Los Angeles. "My uncle, bless his heart, had around 30 to 40 years' worth of Jet magazines," she said. "He got them for 'The Beauty of the Week'." But McClelland said the magazines remained dear to her heart for their images connected to key moments in black history. She and her mother were in Michigan and Canada when the Watts Riots of 1965 erupted. The first still images she saw of her community in Los Angeles damaged by fires were in Jet, she said. "My mother kept the special issues of Martin Luther King's assassination," McClelland said. "That's why I hope these foundations save these archives and don't do anything to appropriate the images." Yalanda Lattimore, the host of "Buzz it or Bash It with DryerBuzz," an Atlanta-based podcast on black issues, said she has been warning listeners and readers of her blog that the archive was in trouble. "It hurts my heart that Ebony had to sell these archives," said Lattimore, 53. "But I'm glad foundations are involved. Foundations are the ones who help save archives connected to black history, so I'm hopeful." The foundations said whatever the future holds for the Ebony and Jet titles, they are thrilled to have helped secure the magazines' legacy forever. "The good news here is that this archive   regardless of the future success of the Johnson publications   will be successful. This archive will be the legacy of the Johnson Publishing Company," Walker said. ___ Russell Contreras is a member of The Associated Press' race and ethnicity team. Follow him on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/russcontreras ___ Sally Ho covers philanthropy and education for the AP. Follow her on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/_SallyHo


The Chiefs are waiving quarterback T.J. Linta with an injury settlement, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports. Linta injured his ankle. His departure leaves the Chiefs with four quarterbacks for OTAs, with Chad Henne , Chase Litton and Kyle Shurmur joining starter Patrick Mahomes . Linta signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent earlier this month. He passed for 1,481 yards and 13 touchdowns in nine games last season at Wagner. He spent his first three seasons at Brown, passing for 2,394 yards and 14 touchdowns.


CHICAGO (AP) Nelson Cruz hit three of Minnesota's five homers and finished with five RBIs, helping the AL Central-leading Twins beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Thursday night. Cruz hit a solo drive in the first, a two-run shot in the third and another two-run homer in the fifth. He struck out swinging for the final out of the sixth, and then flied out to right leading off the ninth. It was the first three-homer game for the six-time All-Star, who has 385 home runs in his career. He became the 10th player in big league history with a three-homer game after turning 39, according to Baseball Prospectus, joining a list that includes Babe Ruth, Stan Musial, Reggie Jackson, Dave Winfield, Frank Thomas and Alex Rodriguez. Max Kepler and Miguel Sano also connected as Minnesota (62-40) totaled at least five homers for a major league-record ninth time this season, according to STATS. Jose Berrios (9-5) pitched seven effective innings for his first win since June 6. The White Sox (45-55) lost for the 11th time in 14 games since the All-Star break and dropped 10 games below .500 for the first time this season. Yoan Moncada hit his 19th homer, but All-Star Lucas Giolito (11-5) was hit hard by Cruz and company. Cruz, who signed a $14.3 million, one-year contract with Minnesota in January, has six homers in his last four games and 25 overall this season. According to STATS, he is the oldest player in major league history to hit six-plus homers in a four-game span, surpassing Barry Bonds, who hit seven in four games at age 36 in 2001. Cruz's outburst followed three-homer games by New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano on Tuesday night and St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong on Wednesday. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it's the first time in major league history there's been a three-homer game on three consecutive days. Giolito (11-5) allowed seven runs and seven hits in five innings, dropping to 0-3 in four July starts. After Giolito departed, Sano hit a two-run shot off Jimmy Cordero in the sixth, and Jorge Polanco added an RBI single. TRAINER'S ROOM Twins: OF Byron Buxton (concussion symptoms) doubled twice in four at-bats in his return from an 11-day absence, the result of a collision with a wall at Cleveland on July 13. He also had three wisdom teeth extracted. ''It's one of those plays, where if it comes down to it and I had to do it again, I'd do it again,'' said Buxton, who started in center field and batted ninth. ''I'm going to be me.'' OF Jake Cave was sent to Triple-A Rochester. White Sox: SS Tim Anderson (sprained right ankle) singled and doubled in four at-bats with Triple-A Charlotte. He could return to the White Sox early next week. ... OF Eloy Jimenez (bruised right elbow) accelerated his physical activity and might not require a minor league rehab stint, Renteria said. UP NEXT Twins: RHP Michael Pineda (6-5, 4.41 ERA) will take the ball in the second of the four-game set on Friday night. White Sox: RHP Dylan Cease (1-2, 6.19 ERA) is set for his fourth career start. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


The report: The 76ers would likely fire Brett Brown if they lost in the second round. After an emotional Game 7 loss to the Raptors in the second round yesterday, Philadelphia star Joel Embiid gathered himself to defend his coach. Embiid, via Noah Levick of NBC Sports : I heard a lot of these rumors and stuff. I just thought it was bulls . He's done a fantastic job. He's been there through everything, and then this year I think he grew even more as a coach. It's hard when you've got five guys that can score the ball and that can do a lot of things on the basketball court. It's hard to put it together. At the end of the day, it comes down to the players. I don't think he should have anything to worry about. He's an amazing coach, better person. Obviously I've got a lot of love for him. If there was someone to blame, put it all on me. Embiid is the 76ers' franchise player . His voice carries weight. This isn't a tepid statement of support. This is a clear directive not to fire Brown. Will management listen to Embiid? We'll see. If Philadelphia fires Brown and hires someone who helps the team win, I bet Embiid would quickly get over it. But Embiid is right: The roster was difficult to coach. Embiid, Ben Simmons , Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris are all talented. Their skill sets don't cleanly align. That doesn't mean the 76ers should keep Brown. If they can upgrade, they should. But punishing him for not going far enough with this team would be far to simplistic. Should Philadelphia fire Brown? It's a complex question that deserves far more consideration than whether the 76ers won a Game 7. It's also only one of many questions facing Philadelphia this summer. Related slideshow: 2019 NBA playoffs (Provided by imagn)


Former Tennessee Titans assistant coach Gunther Cunningham has passed away at 72. The team released this statement via Twitter on Monday. "Our deepest sympathies go out to Gunther Cunningham's family and friends. He was a great man and a great coach." #Titans statement on the passing of former coach Gunther Cunningham: "Our deepest sympathies go out to Gunther Cunningham's family and friends. He was a great man and a great coach." pic.twitter.com/mDIGRvb7Nu - Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 13, 2019 Former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher also reacted to the news on Twitter. "Was sad to learn of the passing of my friend, Gunther Cunningham," he wrote. "I had the honor to coach with him & against him. You'll never meet another man with such a passion for people, family & football. We will miss him deeply. Our thoughts & prayers are with Rene and the family." Was sad to learn of the passing of my friend, Gunther Cunningham. I had the honor to coach with him & against him. You'll never meet another man with such a passion for people, family & football. We will miss him deeply. Our thoughts & prayers are with Rene and the family. pic.twitter.com/xvIOs5x1vt - Jeff Fisher (@CoachJeffFisher) May 13, 2019 Cunningham served as an assistant head coach/linebackers coach under Jeff Fisher from 2001-03. Cunningham also made stops in at Baltimore, Indianapolis, San Diego, Los Angeles, Kansas City and Detroit over the course of his NFL coaching career. He served as the Chiefs head coach for two seasons. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players These five photos of Kawhi Leonard watching his buzzer-beater are incredible Video confirms reports of Chris Paul's attempt to sabotage Steph Curry Dak Prescott's accuracy, aggressive quantified ahead of new deal Ex-GM: Giants got it right with Daniel Jones at No. 6


The Pacers are expected to get a verbal commitment from Ricky Rubio shortly after free agency officially opens on Sunday evening, tweets Marc Stein of The New York Times. There has been talk all week that it is a "virtual done deal." Rubio, 28, would provide some stability at point guard for Indiana, which saw free agent starter Darren Collison surprisingly announce his retirement Friday night. Rubio posted a 12.7/3.6/6.1 line in 68 games for the Jazz this season, but his future in Utah was sealed when the team traded for Mike Conley earlier this month. With free agents making up most of their starting lineup, the Pacers have a chance to set the course for their future this summer. With up to $50M in cap room available, Indiana will have room for another significant signing or two in addition to Rubio.


NEW DELHI   It's 10 a.m. on a muggy Delhi day, and it's time for space class. Like so many other middle schoolers, Veronica Sodhi, a 12-year-old with big dreams, says space class is her favorite subject, but on Friday there was something even more special. India is all set to send a robotic rover to rumble around the south pole of the moon, a huge leap forward for its space program. The rocket launches at 2:51 a.m. Monday and the anticipation is stoking national pride. Sign up for the Morning Briefing newsletter Indian children are sending good luck YouTube messages to the national space agency; V.I.P.'s are converging on the launch site in a remote coastal area near Chennai; the little six-wheeled rover is crawling across the front pages of all the newspapers; and telecasters are tapping the patriotism with special broadcasts on "India's Greatest Space Adventure." At the K.R. Mangalam World School near New Delhi, a place for the children of the upper middle class   there's a roller rink on the ground floor   Veronica and her classmates were pumped. "Children," asked Harjeet Kaur, the space class teacher, "why did we name this mission 'Chandrayaan'?" Veronica shot up from her desk so fast she nearly knocked over the chair behind her. "Because-it-means-moon-and-vehicle," she said in one breath. "Everybody clap for her," the teacher said. "Is there another country that has sent a mission to the moon's south pole?" "No!" the students shouted back. "We are all proud Indians, right, students?" "Yes, ma'am." "Really? I can't hear you." "YES, MA'AM!" "It would be really cool to walk on the moon," Veronica whispered a little while later. "I mean, kind of like hiking but really cool." A moon mission is a bold move for any country, but especially for one that has hundreds of millions of people still stuck in poverty. But this is the puzzle of India. It is also a hotbed of modernity, a fount of scientific and engineering prowess. Its software developers are known as some of the world's greatest, and each year its universities pump out thousands of highly talented scientists and engineers, experts in the most cutting-edge technologies. Space suits it. A big reason Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who won a thumping re-election in May , is so popular is that he has been pushing a brawnier, more assertive India, hungry to claim its place as a superpower. Just weeks before the election began  and commentators found the timing a little suspicious   Mr. Modi announced that India had just shot down a satellite whizzing 17,000 miles per hour 150 miles above Earth. Few countries can do that. This isn't even India's first moon mission. In 2008, the lunar probe Chandrayaan I didn't land, but discovered water molecules on the moon. The moon is definitely enjoying a bit of a renaissance on Earth. China is working on its own mission to the moon's south pole. Scientists believe there might be a lot of water ice down there as well as Helium-3, a future energy source thought to be abundant on our little neighbor. Many Indians feel this mission, which will unfold more than 200,000 miles away, is a turning point in their country's history. They use almost the exact same words to describe Chandrayaan's importance: "We will now be the fourth space power!" They follow after the United States, Russia and China. "India would like their little space in space," said Sunita Nagpal, the principal of the K.R. Mangalam school. To help raise the next generation of astronauts, and go beyond the standard government science curriculum (which one private school principal snobbily dismissed as written for a rickshaw puller's son), many private schools have looked for new ways to teach space. Enter Space India . Formed in 2001, it is a for-profit education company that runs workshops, field trips and regular classes on astronomy, rocketry and space exploration, in both public schools and fancy private ones. Many schools do not have their own space teachers and hire instructors from Space India, which even runs overnight space camp at several locations far from any cities. This week, its lessons revolved around the moon and the Chandrayaan II mission. The entire mission costs less than $150 million. The orbiter will conserve fuel by making ever-widening orbits around the Earth before being captured by the moon's gravity and pulled into lunar orbit. This takes much longer than the straight shot made by the Apollo missions, which cost billions (the fact that humans were along for the ride wasn't cheap either). Chandrayaan's rover won't be rumbling across the moon's surface until September. It's hard to overlook the synergy with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission this month. "But this is just a coincidence," said Vivek Singh, a spokesman for the Indian Space Research Organization, India's version of NASA. "We were late." The Indians wanted to launch two or three years ago, with a Russian rover, but when the Russians backed out they decided to build their own, which took some time. The hardest part, everyone agrees, will be the soft landing. The plan is for a landing craft to lower itself from the orbiter and gently plop itself down on the powdery moon surface. Then the little six-wheel rover (which weighs about 60 pounds) will pop out. When the Israelis tried to pull off a similar moon mission in April, it didn't go so well . Communications sizzled out, leaving people gathered outside the control room with tears in their eyes. The lander had crashed. To appreciate these difficulties, the students in space class at K.R. Mangalam school were asked to make lunar landers out of Styrofoam bowls, with folded paper taped to the side to act as a shock absorber. The trick was to drop the bowls from their desks and have them land without the astronaut   a pen cap   falling out. At space class at another Delhi-area school, students built rockets out of plastic soda bottles. The style of teaching was the same, a very cheerful Socratic method, with another Space India instructor, Heena Bhatia, standing in front of the class shouting out questions and waiting for a rapid delivery of facts. "You know the basic parts of the rocket? Who will tell me?" One boy stood up and blurted out the answers like verbal bullets. "Nose cone. Body. Fins." "Everyone clap for Akshay,'' the teacher beamed. "Now do you want to make your own rockets?" "Yes!" the class screamed. "Sir will be giving you materials to make your own rocket," the teacher said, gesturing to a man with tattooed forearms deep in concentration in taping together little fins   he was a Space India assistant. All children dream of the stars. But in New Delhi, it's often hard to see any. That's because the air pollution is so bad and the city lights are so bright. The result is a smudgy, opaque night sky. "But up on the moon, it will be so beautiful," Veronica said, her eyes glowing with that special 12-year-old light. "It will be so dark and quiet. There will be so many stars." "I don't know why I've always had this interest in the moon," she said. "But I do. I want to be close to it, not on YouTube, not on the internet. I've always dreamed of being an astronaut. I want to make my India proud of me."


Lose weight with help from these liquid meals that will actually fill you up. 18 Best-Ever Fat-Burning Soup Recipes Theoretically, having more choices is a good thing, but when you're out to eat and your waiter asks, "Soup or salad?" most of us would rather bury our faces under the napkin than make even one more decision. (We can make one choice for you, though: Skip the bread roll, which certainly isn't on the list of the best carbs for a flat belly !) But soups really are critical to weight loss, especially when they happen to be fat-burning soups. You know how the USDA wants you to get between five and nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day, right? Well, think of the soup as your extra credit, your personal ace in the hole the tiny little bit you do on the side that skyrockets your daily nutritional score from a C+ to an A-. A well-crafted soup can give you three or four servings of vegetables and fruits, and presto, you go from failing the nutritional test to passing with flying colors. Here are 18 of our favorite weight-loss, fat-burning soup recipes for a healthier cold-weather season without weight gain. And to make sure you maximize your soup benefits, be sure to avoid The 20 Worst Soup Ingredients for Weight Loss . 1. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Per 1 serving : 225 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated), 720 mg sodium Curer of colds, warmer of hearts, soother of souls: Chicken noodle soup does everything a comfort food is supposed to do, and does so without a hefty caloric price tag. But steer clear of canned chicken soup : Not only is it sparse on chicken and vegetables, but a single cup can also carry up to half a day's worth of sodium. This healthier homemade chicken noodle soup recipe is light on the salt, but so loaded with chunky vegetables and shredded chicken that it could be dinner on its own. Get our recipe for Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup . 2. Butternut Squash Soup Per 1 serving : 150 calories, 3.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 490 mg sodium We love tomato soup, but when it comes to vegetable soups, butternut is unbeatable. Beyond being super tasty, it's also among the healthiest because it's packed with vitamin A, fiber, and omega-3s . Get our recipe for Butternut Squash Soup . 3. Tortilla Soup Per 1 serving : 300 calories, 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 550 mg sodium Over the past 2 decades, tortilla soup has rivaled chicken soup as a comforting mainstay on major restaurant menus. Between the pulled chicken, the soothing tomato broth, and the pile of fixings, what's not to love? How about a bowl of soup with 86 percent of your day's sodium allotment? Unless you learn to enjoy it at home, that's what you're likely to get if you eat it at a restaurant. Luckily, our homemade recipe is lower in sodium, and it gives you a full meal that comes in at just 300 calories per serving. Get our recipe for Tortilla Soup . 4. Minestrone Per 1 serving : 200 calories, 5 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 490 mg sodium Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans don't consume enough fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. This hodgepodge soup will go a long way in making sure you're not one of them. Vary the specific vegetables depending on what's in your fridge and what looks good in the market, but be sure to finish with a spoonful of jarred pesto, which helps tie the whole bowl of minestrone together. Get our recipe for Minestrone With Pesto Soup . 5. Healthier Broccoli-Cheddar Soup Per 1 serving : 290 calories, 17 g fat (9 g saturated), 580 mg sodium Traditionally, broccoli-cheddar soup is about the cheese, the broccoli playing second fiddle to a bowl of glorified fondue. We turn the tables on tradition, giving broccoli its proper due and using only a handful of sharp cheddar to give this soup a rich, creamy texture and beer preferably a full-flavored ale like Bass to give it body and soul. Just 8 ounces is needed, which leaves you 4 to sip on while the soup simmers away. A broccoli-cheddar soup with less than 300 calories? No, you're not dreaming. Get our recipe for Healthier Broccoli-Cheddar Soup . 6. Baked Potato Soup Per 1 serving : 220 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated), 650 mg sodium In its normal restaurant iteration, this is the only soup that can compete with broccoli-cheddar soup or clam chowder in terms of sheer caloric impact. Most versions you'll find start with a base of heavy cream, making for a bowl that can easily pack 400 calories or more. We cut the calories dramatically by switching to chicken stock as the foundation, then adding a splash of half-and-half. The creamy potato flavor still shines through, and the bacon, cheese, and Tabasco give it the indulgent taste of a fully loaded spud. Add a bowl of mixed greens tossed with olive oil and balsamic, and you've got a full dinner. Get our recipe for Baked Potato Soup. 7. Asian Beef Noodle Soup Per 1 serving : 350 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated), 550 mg sodium When it comes to soups that serve as meals, no one can touch the Asian cuisines. From the thick, heady ramens of Japan to the darkly satisfying beef noodle soups of China, to the spice-suffused bowls of pho from Vietnam, the entire continent seems to have mastered the art of transforming a few scraps of meat and vegetables into a magical eating experience. The slow-cooker soup here takes a cue from all three, combining a rich ginger- and soy-spiked broth with chunks of fork-tender beef, a tangle of springy noodles, and for a fresh, high note to pair with the dark, brooding ones a pile of fresh bok choy. This is no appetizer soup; this is a full-on meal. Get our recipe for Asian Beef Noodle Soup . 8. Gazpacho Per 1 serving : 120 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 650 mg sodium Ever feel the urge to cool off on a sweltering summer day with a bowl of hot tomato soup? Apparently, the Spaniards didn't, either, which is why they created gazpacho to fend off the oppressive heat of August in Andalusia. Beyond beating the heat, gazpacho is also best in August and September because tomatoes are at their peak in late summer when they're sweet and ripe and cheap. Gazpacho is a garden in a bowl, which means it's better for you than plain, one-dimensional tomato soup. Get our recipe for Gazpacho . RELATED: Easy, healthy, 350-calorie recipe ideas you can make at home. 9. Clam Chowder Per 1 serving : 270 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 650 mg sodium Most people expect a bowl of soup so thick and creamy you can stand a spoon up in it, but the truth is, clam chowder real clam chowder has always been about the clams, with a thin but bracing broth of clam juice and a hint of dairy. We chose milk, which makes a light, clean, low-calorie chowder that won't sit in your stomach all afternoon. There is, however, one item we won't compromise on: bacon, whose smoky flavor pairs perfectly with the brine of the clams. You don't need much just one piece per serving. Get our recipe for the Ultimate Clam Chowder . 10. French Onion Soup Per 1 serving : 230 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated), 720 mg sodium We're not going to lie: Good French onion soup takes time. But it takes almost no effort, other than fighting back the tears as you chop your way through the five onions. And wouldn't you rather deal with a few errant tears than with a lackluster, overpriced bowl of soup that packs as much saturated fat as 20 strips of bacon and more sodium than nine bags of Lay's potato chips, like those at many chain restaurants? Now that's a real reason to cry, especially when you can make your own French onion soup at home. Get our recipe for French Onion Soup . 11. Italian Meatball Soup Per 1 serving : 333 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated), 690 mg sodium Order a plate of spaghetti and meatballs in Italy, and you'll likely leave your waiter dumbfounded, scratching his head for an answer. That's because one of America's favorite Italian dishes is a purely American invention, one that generally hinges on our typical tenets of excess. In Italy, polpettine are more likely to be enjoyed in a lighter fashion, either by themselves or in a soup like the one here. The pasta is still there (albeit a much smaller portion of it), but the broth houses a handful of stellar vegetables and serves to keep the meatballs moist and luscious. Though it's light in calories, this is still a potent bowl of goodness served with a lightly dressed salad, it makes for an incredible weekday dinner. Get our recipe for Italian Meatball Soup . 12. Italian Sausage Soup Per 1 serving : 360 calories, 12 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 890 mg sodium The best definition of comfort food is the food mom made when you were growing up. You can load this deceptively simple soup full of vegetables, doubling the amount used in our recipe, and end up with a chunky, sausage-strewn minestrone. Either way, this soup is hearty enough to work as dinner on its own. Get our recipe for Italian Sausage Soup . 13. Split Pea Soup Per 1 serving : 300 calories, 3.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 780 mg sodium Split peas rank up there as one of the heroes of the health-food world, boasting deep reserves of fiber , B vitamins, and dozens of other vital nutrients. But despite their reputation as a straightlaced superfood, something magical happens to split peas when combined with a bit of smoky ham and a long, slow simmer. Slowly they begin to break down, commingling with the ham and the other vegetables to create a thick, creamy broth that could warm even the most frigid soul on a long winter day. Get our recipe for Split Pea Soup . 14. Cuban Tomato and Black Bean Soup Per 1 serving : 261 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated), 679 mg sodium Here, we combine two beloved soups: tomato and Cuban black bean for one flavor-packed bowl of deliciousness. Even with the combination of jalapeño, red, and green peppers, ham hock, onions, and all the other fixings, we make sure to keep things as light as possible, thanks to the reduced-sodium black beans, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, unsalted chicken broth, and the addition of Greek yogurt for a healthy garnish. Get our recipe for Cuban Tomato and Black Bean Soup . 15. Green Chile Pork Soup Per 1 serving : 259 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 667 mg sodium This hearty soup is infused with pork, beans, peppers, russet potatoes, onions, and roasted corn, and it's perfect for a slow cooker. It's low in calories and will give you 25 grams of protein, plus six grams of fiber, so you'll stay full. Get our recipe for Green Chile Pork Soup . 16. Roasted Tomato Soup Per 1 serving : 130 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 370 mg sodium There really is no greater pairing than a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. In our version, you get hit with some pure tomato intensity with every spoonful, thanks to an oven roasting technique, which concentrates the natural sugars of the tomatoes. It's all the goodness of a comfort-food dish, with half the calories. Get our recipe for Grilled Cheese and Roasted Tomato Soup . 17. Chicken and Dumplings Soup Per 1 serving : 380 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated), 810 mg sodium This chicken and dumplings recipe has many of the core flavors of chicken noodle soup root vegetables, savory broth, and shredded chicken but it is made more substantial by the addition of a roux to thicken the soup base and help create those fluffy dumplings. Get our recipe for Chicken and Dumplings . 18. Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Per 1 serving : 225 calories, 10 g fat This delicious recipe from our Zero Belly Cookbook makes for a deliciously easy lunchtime (or anytime) soup . It's ready in just 15 minutes, so you can make a big batch for the week and have meal-prep done in no time! Get our recipe for Easy Chicken and Rice Soup . If you're looking to try your hand at even more recipes, we have 118 more comfort food recipes for you, too.


LAS CRUCES, N.M.   Five inmates have been charged following an attack on two Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility guards Tuesday evening. New Mexico State Police, which is investigating, stated the two correctional officers were transported to an area hospital with severe non-life-threatening injuries after the attack. Ricardo Montoya, constituent services liaison with the New Mexico Corrections Department, said Thursday that one officer has been released from the hospital and the other remains hospitalized. The officers' names were not released. The five inmates identified in the attack are Gabriel Sedillo, 47, Rico Sena, 32, Robert Dyment, 35, Martin Cuevas, 35, and Irvin Ramirez, 26. Sedillo and Sena are facing the most serious charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault on a peace officer, possession of a deadly weapon, kidnapping and conspiracy. Dyment, Cuevas and Ramirez have each been charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping and conspiracy. Life in prison: Illinois man gets life in prison for brutal rape and killing of Chinese scholar The attack NMSP investigators reported that a prison nurse, escorted by a sergeant and officer, entered a pod at the prison to deliver medicine to inmates about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. During this time, an inmate got into a verbal argument with a control center officer, state police reported. The inmate was not identified in a news release. The nurse left the pod and the officer and sergeant returned to the pod to place the inmates in lockdown, state police reported. "As the sergeant spoke to the inmates, other inmates congregated around the pod door," the release stated. About 9 p.m., the five inmates attacked the guards, according to police. A control officer responded by using less lethal shotgun and pepper ball grenades to stop the attack. A facility team responded and secured the pod, police report. The prison, which is west of Las Cruces, remains on lockdown Thursday, officials said. Follow Jacqueline Devine on Twitter: @JackieIsDevine . This article originally appeared on Las Cruces Sun-News: 2 inmates in New Mexico charged with attempted murder after attack on prison guards


Boston sports fans will tell you their teams have won every single championship in all four major sports in each of the last 20 years. They'll tell you if you ain't first, you're last. They'll tell you your team is garbage, you are garbage and anyone not named Tom Brady is garbage. They laugh at other franchises that celebrate the little things, like division titles, conference championships, or playoff series wins, things that not every fanbase gets to see on a regular basis. In Boston, celebrating such trivial things is laughable. In TitleTown, it's championship or bust, and everybody else is a LOOZAH. So why, on earth, are the Boston Bruins celebrating like they just won the Stanley Cup when they actually ... GASP ... lost it? Can anyone explain this? https://twitter.com/worldhockeyrpt/status/1139962948343013377 What in the? Is that... is that Brad Marchand with goggles on, preparing to be sprayed with champagne as if he won the Stanley Cup, despite the fact he lost it? It can't be: https://twitter.com/DonnieDoesWorld/status/1139769401991991296 Oh boy, it is! Wait, is that goalie Tukka Rask addressing the crowd with some sort of speech? Say it ain't so: https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1139960872627916800 I refuse to believe it. There is no way a team from Boston, the city of CHAMPIONS, is throwing some sort of party after losing the championship. Can you imagine the reaction from Bahhhston fans if a team their team beat was partying like it's 1999 after catching the L? What a turn of events, and what a terrible look for such a proud city. As you can see in one of the above tweets, Boston fans are already attempting to play the "life is too short," "let people have fun!" card, which would not fly for any other team but a Boston team. Sad state of affairs for the city, which has now gone almost nine full months without seeing a championship. What's next? Hanging banners for preseason victories? How the mighty have fallen. RELATED: Just-discovered-hockey guy returns for incredible Stanley Cup Finals encore


Selfies can create quite the scene, especially if you're taking one with a rattlesnake or a sick patient in the hospital . They're meant to attract attention, of course, but they might also give others an insight into your personality   denoting whether you're lazy, positive, or neurotic. New research published in Computers in Human Behaviour examines how selfies can be windows into your personality. "Selfies refer to self-portraits taken by oneself using a digital camera or a smartphone," the researchers wrote in their abstract. "They become increasingly popular in social media. However, little is known about how selfies reflect their owners' personality traits and how people judge others' personality from selfies." Past research has looked into the science and psychology behind selfies. One 2014 study found that frequent selfie shots could contribute to mental illness, such as body dysmorphic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Other researchers have posited that taking a lot of selfies is linked to narcissism, isolation , and even suicide. Negativity aside, let's delve into the personality traits visible in those various sun-kissed, Instagram-filtered, washed-out selfies. In the study, led by researchers Lin Qiu of the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, researchers analyzed 123 selfie-taking participants, all of whom used a popular Chinese microblogging website known as Sina Weibo. The participants completed a personality questionnaire, after which another group of 107 Chinese students were asked to view their selfies and make judgments about their personalities. The researchers based the study off 13 different selfie aspects: whether the person had a duckface, pressed lips together, looked straight at the camera, exhibited emotional positivity, held the camera high or to the side, showed their full face or body, showed the background location (either public or private), and whether the photo was photoshopped. They found that people who scored higher levels of agreeableness were more likely to emit a positive vibe from their selfies, as well as hold the camera lower. People who were conscientious, meanwhile, were more likely to hide the location of their selfie, hinting that they were concerned about privacy. Interestingly, and perhaps not surprisingly, people who pulled duckfaces were more likely to be associated with neuroticism and emotional instability. A person's selfie corresponded well with their own self-evaluation of their personality, the researchers found. However, the students who guessed personality traits based on the selfies weren't always as accurate. They were only spot-on when it came to guessing openness and extraversion. So while others might not always accurately guess your personality traits from your selfies, maybe it's food for thought to note that the angle, lighting, background, and facial expression of your selfie may reveal more about your personality than you think. Source: Qiu L, Lu J, Yang S, Qu W, Zhu T. What does your selfie say about you? Computers in Human Behavior . 2015.


Senator Mark Warner on Wednesday sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting an in-person meeting to get the timeline for the full implementation of the Ashanti Alert system. The Ashanti Alert legislation was signed into law in December of 2018 . The Ashanti Alert system is named after Ashanti Billie, the 19-year-old who was abducted in Norfolk, Va. on September 18, 2017. Her body was discovered in North Carolina 11 days after she was first reported missing. Since she was 19, she did not meet the criteria for an Amber or Silver Alert   tools utilized by law enforcement that make it easier for the public to assist in locating a missing person. The Ashanti Alert, like the other alert systems, would create a new national communication system to notify the public about missing or endangered adults through radio and television broadcast systems and assist law enforcement in the search. In March, Sen. Warner wrote to Attorney General William Barr to request an update on the implementation of the alert system. In response to Sen. Warner's letter, the DOJ indicated that little progress had been made on the implementation of the federal Ashanti Alert system, with only a program coordinator and internal working group members identified. RELATED: Sen. Warner requests Ashanti Alert update from DOJ No timeline for full implementation was provided. In April, Sen. Warner held a press conference with Del. Jay Jones and Ashanti Billie's family urging the DOJ to move swiftly to implement the Ashanti Alert system. RELATED: Senator Warner, Ashanti Billie's family press DOJ to implement nationwide Ashanti Alert In the letter sent on Wednesday, July 10, Sen. Warner slammed the DOJ for making little-to-no progress on the Ashanti Alert communication network seven months after it was signed into law. View the full letter below: