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Long pursuit of stolen vehicle leads to arrest HOMER — An Alaska woman suspected of driving a stolen vehicle was arrested after a long pursuit on the Sterling Highway, Alaska State Troopers said. Officers on Monday pursued Katrina Wheeler, 28, of Homer, from Anchor Point to Kasilof, a distance of 50 miles, troopers said. Wheeler was jailed on one count of felony eluding and misdemeanor counts of reckless driving and driving with a suspended license. Online court documents do not list her attorney. The incident began when Homer police called troopers and requested help in finding a stolen vehicle. Police had received information that the vehicle had been seen in nearby Anchor Point, troopers said in a dispatch. Troopers spotted the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop but the driver took off, troopers said. Troopers in Kasilof used spike strips to disable the suspect vehicle’s tires at a gas station. A 28-year-old man traveling with Wheeler was arrested on a charge of riding in a stolen vehicle and violating conditions of release. Four warrants also had been issued for his arrest. The vehicle was returned to its owner.
Police: Man shopped, donated change after robbery ANCHORAGE — An Alaska man robbed a credit union and then went shopping and dropped spare change in a donation bucket, authorities said. Michael B. Jensen, 34, faces a federal bank robbery charge for taking $947 from the Alaska USA Federal Credit Union in Anchorage Friday, The Anchorage Daily News reported. Jensen demanded money in a note given to a credit union teller, federal charge documents filed Monday said. A weapon was not displayed during the robbery, FBI spokesman Steve Forrest said in an See news, Page A2
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Unofficial results: Sprague wins mayor’s race By Victoria Petersen Peninsula Clarion
Pete Sprague is the new mayor of Soldotna, according to unofficial election results from the city of Soldotna. Both Sprague and Charlene Tautfest were running in the city’s special election to fill the mayor’s seat, which was left vacant after the Sept. 10 death of Mayor John Nels Anderson. “I’m very pleased with the results,” Sprague said Tuesday night. “I think experience was a big factor.” Tautfest sent her congratulations to Sprague Tuesday night, and said the
city is in great hands. “This was a learning experience,” Tautfest said. “It was my first time doing anything like this. I wanted to see what the process Pete was all about.” Sprague Sprague said he was disappointed in the turnout. A little more than 200 people showed up to the polls Tuesday. Sprague garnered 155 votes, and 66 were cast for Tautfest, with one writein vote. Absentee ballots have yet to be counted. “It’s a tough time of year for a special
“It’s a tough time of year for a special election.” Pete Sprague, on the low turnout of Tuesday’s special election Charlene Tautfest
election,” Sprague said. Sprague said he hopes to see Tautfest stay active in local government. “She was a good candidate,” he said. “She’s motivated.” This will be Sprague’s second term as mayor. He served the city before in 2015 through 2017. Sprague also served on the Kenai Peninsula
Borough Assembly from 1998 to 2010, on the Soldotna City Council from 1997 to 1999 and again from 2011 to 2015. Sprague will serve the city until the next regular election in October 2020, which is when Anderson’s term as mayor would have ended. In the October 2020 election there will be another mayoral race.
Flu season is in full swing By Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion
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Members of the Emergency Cold-Weather Shelter Workgroup meet Tuesday at the Independent Living Center in Kalifornsky.
Zoning and building codes next step in shelter project By Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion
Fresh off a weekend of training volunteers, the peninsula residents hoping to start an emergency shelter on the peninsula are now looking to city and borough officials to confirm that the participating churches are up to code. The Shelter Development Workgroup met on Tuesday at the Independent Living Center in Kalifornsky to discuss their progress. During the discussion it was clear that the next step would require involvement from local government officials. The group hopes to start an emergency cold-weather shelter on the Kenai Peninsula that would
provide homeless families a warm place to sleep and meals on nights when the temperature in Kenai drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The plan involves support from local churches, with each participating church assigned a day of the week for which they would need to provide the shelter. Love, INC’s executive director Leslie Rohr said on Tuesday that six churches have currently signed up: Soldotna United Methodist Church, Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna, Kenai United Methodist Church, Peninsula Grace Church, North Star United Methodist Church and Star of the North Lutheran Church. Now that six of the seven days of the week are covered, the work
group wants to ensure that operating an emergency shelter out of a church does not run into any zoning or building code issues with either the Kenai Peninsula Borough or the cities of Kenai and Soldotna. John Czarnezki, director of planning and economic development for the City of Soldotna, attended Tuesday’s meeting and said when it comes to potential zoning issues, the churches within Soldotna City limits are in the clear. All of the churches within Soldotna are located within an “institutional” zoning district, Czarnezki said, and other permitted uses inside institutional zones See shelter, Page A3
After 38 cases of Influenza B were confirmed by the Alaska State Virology Laboratory last week, public health officials have declared flu season officially in full swing. Public health nurse Therese Titus said on Tuesday that last week’s report from the Virology Laboratory represented the winter’s first significant jump from week to week in the number of confirmed cases. “Typically once we see that first spike of the season, the numbers tend to stay that high until around March or April,” Titus said. Titus said that it’s not too late for people to get a flu shot, and that receiving the flu shot is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus. “Wash your hands often, cover your cough, and stay home when you’re sick,” Titus said. “But most importantly get your flu shot, if you can.” Flu shots are available at the Public Health Center by appointment Monday through Friday for individuals aged 29 and younger. Most pharmacies will also provide flu shots, Titus said, and some providers now offer a nasal spray as an alternative to the shot that is effective for individuals aged 49 and younger. The common symptoms of the flu include a high fever that can last three to four days, headaches, bodily aches and pains, and extreme exhaustion, Titus said. The flu can last for up to three weeks depending on the person and the severity of the case. For more information, call the Kenai Public Health Center at 907-335-3400 or visit the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Influenza resource page.
Trump decries ‘vicious crusade’ of impeachment By Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press
WASHINGTON — On the eve of almost-certain impeachment, President Donald Trump fired off a furious letter Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denouncing the “vicious crusade” against him, while Democrats amassed the votes they needed and Republicans looked ahead, vowing to defend Trump at next month’s Senate trial. Trump, who would be just the third U.S. president to be impeached, acknowledged he was powerless to stop Wednesday’s vote. He appeared to intend his lengthy, accusatory message less for Pelosi than for the broad audience of citizens — including 2020 voters — watching history
unfolding on Capitol Hill. He accused the Democrats of acting out of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” still smarting from their 2016 election losses. “You are the ones bringing pain and suffering to our Republic for your own selfish, personal political and partisan gain.” Portraying himself as a blameless victim, as he often does, Trump compared the impeachment inquiry to the “Salem Witch Trials.” Asked later if he bore any responsibility for the proceedings, he said, “No, I don’t think any. Zero, to put it mildly.” Pelosi, who warned earlier this year against pursuing a strictly partisan impeachment, nonetheless has the numbers to approve it. According to a tally compiled by The Associated See trump, Page A11
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md. (left) and House Judiciary Committee ranking member Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., attend a House Rules Committee hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill on the impeachment against President Donald Trump.
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Trump endorses Alaska Sen. Sullivan re-election
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emailed statement. Surveillance video showed Jensen leaving his red jacket alongside a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant next to the credit union and then going to a nearby Walmart, authorities said. Jensen bought cigarettes, a lighter, a hat, green vest and a neck covering at the Walmart. He dropped spare change into a donation bucket outside the store as he left, authorities said. Police arrested Jensen a short time later near the Anchorage Public Library. Credit union employees later identified him in a lineup, officials said. Jensen’s attorney, federal public defender T. Burke Wonnell, said Tuesday by email he had no comment on the arrest at that time.
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JUNEAU — President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan’s re-election. In a tweet, Trump said the Republican Sullivan is doing a great job for the state while also supporting Trump’s agenda. Sullivan, a former state attorney general and natural resources commissioner, was elected to the Senate in 2014. In the Senate, he has been involved in military and resource development issues and efforts to address marine debris. He is a colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Sullivan campaign manager Matt Shuckerow, in a statement, said Sullivan welcomes the endorsement and thanks Trump and his administration “for their ongoing work with the Congress to make Alaska a stronger, more prosperous and resilient state.” Sullivan’s highest profile challenger so far
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is Al Gross, an independent who earned an early endorsement from the state Democratic party. Gross left his practice as an orthopedic surgeon to focus on ways to change the health care system, according to a campaign video. He has made addressing what he sees as a broken health care system a major issue in his campaign. Gross’ father, the late Avrum Gross, was an attorney general under former Gov. Jay Hammond.
Troopers: Alaska fatal shooting occurred over car dispute FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks man killed last week was shot after unsuccessfully attempting to retrieve a stolen vehicle, according to a criminal complaint filed by Alaska State Troopers. Brian Talbott, 43, is charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death Friday of Clayton Nelson, 46, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. Talbott is jailed at Fairbanks Correctional Center with bail set at $1 million. Public defender Justin Racette said in an email Tuesday that he will represent Talbott but declined comment on the charges. Emergency responders found Nelson shot in a car in the parking lot of a Fred Meyer store in west Fairbanks. He was pronounced dead at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Investigators said Nelson on Thursday night tried to retrieve his vehicle that he said was stolen by Talbott. They said Talbott rammed the vehicle Nelson was in and Nelson left, the complaint said. Nelson returned with three friends and again tried to reclaim his vehicle, troopers said. Nelson asked Talbott for his keys, and when Talbott refused, a fight broke out. Nelson and his friends returned to their car to leave but had trouble gaining traction on an icy road, troopers said. Talbott shot five times at the car, shattering the rear window and hitting Nelson in the neck as he sat in the back seat, the complaint said. The driver headed toward Fairbanks
Memorial Hospital, and with Nelson bleeding profusely, decided to stop at the store parking lot to seek help. An ambulance took Nelson to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Talbott told investigators he had not seen Nelson or his friends for several days. Talbott had a cut on his forehead and said he had fallen, troopers said in the complaint.
UPS plans $110M facility expansion at Anchorage airport ANCHORAGE — UPS Inc. plans to construct a new flight operations building and warehouse for $110 million at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, officials said. The expansion by the global package delivery company would span about 1.3 million square feet, KTVA-TV reported Monday. The Atlanta-based company needs extra space in Alaska to handle new jumbo jets it hopes to purchase, officials said. UPS wants to buy 28 new versions of the Boeing 747 cargo jets as part of an effort to boost the company’s fleet by 49 airplanes, a spokesman said. UPS is not the only company making expansion plans at the airport. Alaska Cargo and Cold Storage hopes to build a cold storage and general warehouse covering 700,000 square feet at a cost of $200 million, an official said. There are five major construction projects planned for the airport, manager Jim Szczesniak said. “This global economy, basically, is flowing through our airport, and we’re going to put in the infrastructure necessary to be able to tap into the global economy,” Szczesniak said. The five projects equal $707 million in investments. They are expected to begin next year with completion projected in two to three years, he said. The projects could add between 700 and 1,500 jobs at the airport, Szczesniak said. — Associated Press
Suit in fatal 2017 police shooting filed Associated Press
ANCHORAGE — The family of a man killed by law enforcement officers in Fairbanks has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city, state and multiple officers. The lawsuit filed this month by a representative of the Cody Eyre estate alleges Fairbanks police and Alaska State Troopers used unreasonable and excessive force in Eyre’s December 2017 death. The lawsuit says Eyre was intoxicated and suicidal and police should have used non-lethal options, such as calling in mental health professionals to diffuse the situation. Instead, officers overreacted, shining lights in Eyre’s eyes and surrounding him
when he was distraught and posing no harm to anyone but himself, according to the lawsuit. Authorities have said officers shot Eyre after he ignored repeated requests to put down his gun and pointed it at officers. State prosecutors concluded that officers were legally justified in their use of deadly force to protect themselves. Authorities say more than 40 rounds and two individual shotgun rounds were fired at Eyre. He had 23 wounds, but the exact number of bullet hits was difficult to determine among entry and exit wounds, according to a report from prosecutors. The report states that Eyre told the officers, “You guys can (expletive) die right now” as he pointed his gun at them.
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September 14, 1988 - December 9, 2019 Heather Tracy Roesing was born in Anchorage Alaska to Kirk and Mary Roesing, on September 14th, 1988. She was a gift of God to her parents. She lived her life loving and caring for those who knew her, until she was taken too early on the morning of December 9th, 2019 at the young age of 31. Heather had a big and tender heart and always had a joyful smile and laugh. As a young girl, she was full of adventure, not afraid to take on any challenge. In her growing years, she loved snowboarding, skateboarding, cross country skiing, hunting, fishing, camping, and many of the other outdoor playful adventures Alaskans love. She loved music and was a talented guitar player. As she came into adulthood, she focused on work, while continuing her education. Heather was bright, loving and talented. Heather is survived by her parents Kirk and Mary Roesing, her brother, David Roesing, her nephew Gabriel Roesing, her maternal grandmother Annie Nelson, her paternal grandfather Hank Roesing, her companion Denise Roesing, and a large extended family including many cousins, aunts and uncles. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Lorraine Roesing, and her maternal grandfather, Adam Nelson – both of whom loved her greatly and with all their hearts. Heather’s unexpected passing leaves a large gap in our lives. She was loved and will be missed by all those who knew her. A service for Heather will be held on Thursday, December 19th, 12pm at College Heights Baptist Church at 44440 K-Beach Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Heather’s memory to Samaritan’s Purse.
100 + Women Who Care Soldotna/Kenai The Soldotna/Kenai 100+ Women Who Care group will be meeting Thursday, Dec. 26 from 6-7 p.m. at the Triumvirate Theatre in North Kenai. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts promptly at 6 p.m. All members in good standing will have a chance to pitch for a cause or nonprofit they support. Three names will be drawn, those three will make their pitch, and the group will vote, the winning nonprofit will receive $100 from every member of the group, just under $10,000. All the money stays local, if you are a member, bring a friend! For more information find us on Facebook.
Fireweed Fiber Guild meeting Fireweed Fiber Guild meeting will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the two-story gray metal building behind the Soldotna State Farm Office. The public is invited to join us as we do our last minute Christmas crafts and share Christmas cheer.
January’s meeting will be held at the Soldotna Library with the date and time to be posted later.
Canine Good Citizen tests Kenai Kennel Club will be offering Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA) tests on Saturday, Jan. 18 beginning at 1 p.m. For more information about the CGC program, go to AKC.org and look for CGC Test Items to find out what your dog will need to know. Cost is $25 per dog to take the test. If you would like to pre-register please email kenaiobedience@gmail.com. Sign up soon!
SCC Christmas on Ice Please join the Sterling Community Center for a magical evening on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m.Weather permitting, bring your skates! Even if it’s too warm for ice, show up! With or without the ice, we will still be celebrating the holiday season with Christmas music, games, bonfire, s’mores, a one-dish cook
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already include emergency shelters. “As far as zoning codes are concerned, there aren’t any special prohibitions,” Czarnezki said. “You wouldn’t have to jump through a conditional use permit or anything to that effect.” The building codes, however, could be a different story. Czarnezki said that any shelter, regardless of location, needs to meet a few general guidelines: windows and doors that can provide ingress and egress, smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, a clearly marked exit and direct access to the outside of the building. The need for direct access outside was a sticking point for some of the church leaders in attendance at the meeting. “I don’t know of any church that has that,” Soldotna United Methodist Pastor Karen Martin Tichenor said.
Czarnezki said that for more definitive answers on whether or not the churches could legally operate as a shelter, the participating churches should arrange a walk-through with the city building officials as well as the local fire marshal. Rohr agreed and said that needs to be done before they get the shelter up and running. Another point of discussion that arose during Tuesday’s meeting was the target demographic of the shelter. Rohr said that, from the onset of this project, the priority has been to provide shelter to homeless families and children. During volunteer training on Friday, a Soldotna police officer brought up the fact that most of their interactions are with homeless individuals, primarily men. To that end, the workgroup discussed the possibility of providing shelter for individuals as well. LeeShore Center Executive Director Cheri Smith said that while they don’t want to turn anyone away, allowing both families and individuals to stay at the shelter
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River Center. The application deadline will be Dec. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Applications can be submitted at the Soldotna Trooper Post (46333 Kalifornsky Beach Road) or by email at Mallory.millay@ alaska.gov. Any questions, please call Mallory Millay at 260-2701 or email at Mallory. millay@alaska.gov.
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Tsalteshi Trails continues its Freezer Food Series of community races. November was running month, December is biking and January will be skiing. Races are held at 2 p.m. Sundays at the trails. Check Tsalteshi Trails on Facebook for each week’s race route and trailhead. Register online at tsalteshi.org or in person at 1:30 p.m. before each week’s race. Bring a nonperishable food donation for a discounted race fee. For more information, email tsalteshi@yahoo.com or call 252-6297.
■■ Nikiski Youth Basketball, for first and second grade, coaches needed for Tuesday night games. Season starts Jan. 7. ■■ Youth volleyball, for fourth to sixth grade co-ed teams, registration deadline Dec. 27. ■■ Other activities include Home School Gym, Tot Time, Yoga, Full Swing Golf, Senior Stride and Table Tennis. For more information, contact Jackie at 776-8800. ■■ Team registration for Women’s Basketball League. Women’s League runs on Wednesday and Friday nights starting in January. Registration deadline is Dec. 27! Ladies sign up your basketball team today! ■■ Are you looking for an activity for the kids over Christmas Break? Send them to North Peninsula Recreation’s Day Camp: Dec. 31, Jan. 2 and Jan. 3, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center. Boys and Girls in Kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome. Two different age group camps available. For more information, contact NCRC staff at 776-8800. ■■ Daily Gym Activities and Fitness Classes. Fitness classes currently being offered are Yoga, Body Blast, Zumba Strong, Senior Stride and Spin Class. Gym activities include tot time and home-school gym time, and pickle ball is held twice a week in the evenings. Full Swing Golf is available Monday through Saturday. For more information, please contact Jackie at 776-8800. ■■ Swim Lessons and Tiny Tot Classes. Group lessons include beginners, advanced
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First Annual SCC Community Casserole Cook-off! Everyone loves a good casserole! After all, it’s Christmas time and that means FOOD! Have an old family recipe? Have a modern day one? Have one that’s so absurd that you just HAVE to enter it? The details: Saturday, Dec. 21. Must be a one-dish casserole. Judging will be by popular vote and will be conducted by the public. Winner will receive a certificate, gift basket, and bragging rights. All registrations to enter must be received by Dec. 18. To register for the cook-off, please email your name, phone number, and casserole dish name to Michelle Hartley at scc@acsalaska.net. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration has been received.
Kenai Senior Center activities The Kenai Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and are open until 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Community meals are served Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $7 suggested donation for individuals 60 or older, $14 for those under 60. Call 907-283-4156 for more information. ■■ Wii Bowling: Every Thursday in December, 1-2 p.m. ■■ Carol sing with Donna: Donna will play Christmas carols to sing along to Fridays in December, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ■■ No-host to Paradisos and Christmas light tour: Monday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m. $5 ride fee. ■■ Birthday lunch:
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 11:30 a.m. $7 suggested donation or free if your birthday is in December and you are more than 60 years old. ■■ KSC Christmas Party: Friday, Dec. 20, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. ■■ Jim & Elena, lunchtime entertainment: Monday, Dec. 23, 11:30 a.m. ■■ Breakfast with Santa: Monday, Dec. 23, 8-10 a.m. Pancakes, juice and coffee. Donations accepted. Parents and children are welcome. ■■ Closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas ■■ Kenai Senior Connection Board Meeting: Friday, Dec. 27, 9:30 a.m. ■■ New Year’s Brunch & Talent Show: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ■■ Closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day Christmas choir practice, every Monday through Christmas
Nikiski Senior Center Lunch is everyday from 11:30-1 p.m. Members $8, nonmembers $9, kids 6-10 year $4, kids 5 and under are free. Yoga is offered from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and pilates is offered on 10 to 11 a.m. on Mondays. The Nikiski Coloring and Craft Club meets to color over coffee and conversations after lunch on Wednesdays. Thursdays: Pinochle, 12-303:30 p.m.; Bible study, 1-3 p.m. Game night potluck will be hosted weekly, in the downstairs area of the center. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite dish to share. 5:30 p.m., every Friday, Nikiski Senior Center. Games of Cribbage will be help upstairs weekly. 1 p.m., every Saturday.
Wilderness First Aid Course The Kenai Refuge will be hosting a Wilderness First Aid Course Jan. 11-12, 2020 (16 hours $185). The one scheduled for January 2019 had been canceled due to the government shutdown. Currently we are generating an “interested” list. Contact Michelle at 260-2839 or michelle_ostrowski@fws. gov to be added to the list. You are not committed to anything at this point. Registration forms and a 50% deposit will start being collected in December when we switch from “interested” to the official registration.
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Is Texas purple? Without Beto on the ballot, we’re about to find out
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he lineups for next year’s Republican and Democratic primaries are essentially set, and we’re finally going to get an answer to the question that could define Texas politics for years: Are Democrats truly competitive, or was 2018 merely a Beto buzz? The response will go a long way toward determining what’s happening in Tarrant County, where Beto O’Rourke narrowly beat Sen. Ted Cruz. Democrats are confident they can turn several legislative districts blue. And increasingly, what’s happening here is becoming a bellwether for the rest of the state. Tarrant is the last big urban county in Texas where Republicans still dominate, so if Democrats are ever going to break through in a statewide race they must do better here. Right up to the Overall, both parties final moment Monday that are behaving as if candidates could file to run in the Texas will be in play. March primaries, some DemoLike the rest of us, crats probably held out hope that they don’t quite know O’Rourke would yet how competitive change his mind and challenge Sen. the situation is — John Cornyn. But that was more than in most never likely. There recent elections, but were no other major surprises in up to 2018 standards? the final days of candidate filing. And there are only a handful of truly competitive primaries in either party, headlined by the Democrats’ multi-candidate jump-ball for who will take on Cornyn. Otherwise, the real action will be in the November general election. The absence of O’Rourke or a candidate with his pull at the top of the ticket isn’t the only major difference from 2018 that will determine how Tarrant and Texas go next year. In a presidential year, that race greatly influences what happens all the way down the ballot. That could mean a continued surge of anti-Trump voters to the polls. But Republicans maintain a structural advantage, and the heat surrounding the Trump presidency and impeachment will motivate plenty of Republicans to go to the polls to defend him, too. And the overall effect will be much different if his opponent is, say, Elizabeth Warren rather than Joe Biden. Another factor that could make 2020 very different from 2018 is simply that Cornyn is not Cruz. The senior senator, seeking his fourth-term, doesn’t generate the antipathy that Cruz did, especially coming off his 2016 presidential run. Cornyn wears his Republican badge proudly as a Senate leader and Trump defender. He remains a serious legislator on issues important to Texas, such as health care and trade, eager for bipartisanship where it’s possible and ready for battle where it’s not. Having drawn no significant primary opponent and likely to face a relatively unknown Democratic challenger, he looks formidable. Races further down the ballot are much more likely to be competitive. Several Republican-held congressional seats are open, giving Republican newcomers a chance but also giving Democrats a shot in districts where they haven’t competed in years. Chief among them is the 24th, which includes much of Northeast Tarrant County. Rep. Kenny Marchant is retiring, and it’s a Democratic target. Several Tarrant County districts in the Texas House will help determine whether Republicans keep control of that chamber or whether Democrats win it back for the first time in nearly two decades. Overall, both parties are behaving as if Texas will be in play. Like the rest of us, they don’t quite know yet how competitive the situation is — more than in most recent elections, but up to 2018 standards? That will be the big story for Texas and Tarrant County politics for the next 11 months. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 10
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The process should not be rushed on JetSki ban change
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ast week the Gov. Mike Dunleavy administration announced that it plans to overturn the ban on personal watercraft, also known as JetSkis, on Kachemak Bay that has been in place for almost 20 years. The repeal of the ban will be done separately from the administration’s ongoing review of a management plan covering the Kachemak Bay critical habitat area. However one feels about the JetSki ban, the suddenness of the decision to overturn it, and the short, over-theholidays period allowed for public comment is not a responsible way to handle this significant policy change. On Monday afternoon, as I sat down to provide my public comment to the designated State of Alaska email address, I happened to hear Rick Green, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s point person on this matter, being interviewed by KBBI. In the course of his comments, Mr. Green suggested that there is no significant difference in terms of impact on wildlife between a “personal watercraft,” or JetSki, and the many skiffs that are already permitted on the Bay. To me, this claim does not ring true. I have ridden JetSkis in areas where
they are permitted, and they operate at speeds — up to 65 mph —that are many times faster than those of the skiffs that many of us use on Kachemak Bay. It is hard to see how such high speeds would not make impacts with wildlife, including sea birds, marine mammals and smaller creatures like fish and invertebrates, much more likely than would be the case with a traditional skiff. Mr. Green also stated that the goal in opening up Kachemak Bay to JetSkis was to allow access to all Alaskans. This is another statement that appears rooted in a false assumption, in this case that there exists a population of Alaskans who are able to buy and operate JetSkis, but are not able to operate, or afford access to, a kayak (which rent for under $75 a day), a water taxi ($85 round trip to most points across the Bay) or any other type of watercraft. I think what Mr. Green is really getting at is that there are people who are not interested in being on Kachemak Bay absent the adrenaline rush that comes with operating a powerful, high-speed machine that is specifically designed to “catch air” under
the right conditions, regardless of the effect this might have on wildlife (not to mention other boaters) in the vicinity. I am not opposed to a conversation about whether there is a place for JetSkiers to join the many people who are already out on the Bay going about their business in stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, skiffs, cabin cruisers, charter boats and commercial fishing boats. But pretending that we need this conversation because the Bay is currently closed off to a certain category of people is not an honest way to start the conversation. u u u I urge anyone who feels strongly about this matter to set aside just a minute or two, ideally right now and certainly before the Jan. 6 deadline, to send a quick “for” or “against” comment to the Dunleavy administration. The designated email address for public comment on this matter is rick. green@alaska.gov. Jason Davis is a kayaker and boater who grew up in Soldotna, spent 25 years, mostly in the Middle East, with the U.S. Department of State, and then settled in Homer in 2017.
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House passes $1.4T government spending bill amid impeachment By Andrew Tayler Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The Democraticcontrolled House voted Tuesday to pass a $1.4 trillion government spending package, handing President Donald Trump a victory on his U.S.-Mexico border fence while giving Democrats spending increases across a swath of domestic programs. The hard-fought legislation also funds a record Pentagon budget and is serving as a must-pass legislative locomotive to tow an unusually large haul of unrelated provisions into law, including an expensive repeal of Obama-era taxes on high-cost health plans, help for retired coal miners, and an increase from 18 to 21 in the nationwide legal age to buy tobacco products. The two-bill package, some 2,371 pages long after additional tax provisions were folded in on Tuesday morning, was unveiled Monday afternoon and adopted less than 24 hours later as lawmakers prepared to wrap up reams of unfinished work against a backdrop of Wednesday’s vote on impeaching Trump. The House first passed a measure funding domestic programs on a 297-120 vote. But one-third of the Democrats defected on a 280-138 vote on the second bill, which funds the military and the Department of Homeland Security, mostly because it funds Trump’s border wall project. The spending legislation would forestall a government shutdown this weekend and give Trump steady funding for his U.S.-Mexico border fence, a move that frustrated Hispanic Democrats and party liberals. The year-end package is anchored by a $1.4 trillion
spending measure that caps a difficult, monthslong battle over spending priorities. The mammoth measure made public Monday takes a split-the-differences approach that’s a product of divided power in Washington, offering lawmakers of all stripes plenty to vote for — and against. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was a driving force, along with administration pragmatists such as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who negotiated the summertime budget deal that it implements. The White House said Tuesday that Trump will sign the measure. “The president is poised to sign it and to keep the government open,” said top White House adviser Kellyanne Conway. The bill also offers business friendly provisions on export financing, flood insurance and immigrant workers. The roster of add-ons grew over the weekend to include the permanent repeal of a tax on high-cost “Cadillac” health insurance benefits and a hard-won provision to finance health care and pension benefits for about 100,000 retired union coal miners threatened by the insolvency of their pension fund. A tax on medical devices and health insurance plans would also be repealed permanently. The cost of the package grew as lawmakers added the repeal of three so-called “Obamacare” taxes and extended expiring tax breaks. Those policy changes will add $428 billion to the deficit over 10 years. The legislation is laced with provisions reflecting divided power in Washington. Republicans maintained the status quo on several abortionrelated battles and on funding for
Trump’s border wall. Democrats controlling the House succeeded in winning a 3.1% raise for federal civilian employees and the first installment of funding on gun violence research after more than two decades of gun lobby opposition. Late Monday, negotiators unveiled a scaled-back $39 billion package of additional business tax breaks, renewing tax breaks for craft brewers and distillers, among others. The so-called tax extenders are a creature of Washington, a heavily lobbied menu of arcane tax breaks that are typically tailored to narrow, often parochial interests like renewable energy, capital depreciation rules and racehorse ownership. But a bigger effort to trade refundable tax credits for the working poor for fixes to the 2017 GOP tax bill didn’t pan out. The sweeping legislation, introduced as two packages for political and tactical purposes, is part of a major final burst of legislation that’s passing Congress this week despite bitter partisan divisions and Wednesday’s likely impeachment of Trump. Thursday promises a vote on a major rewrite of the North American Free Trade Agreement, while the Senate is about to send the president the annual defense policy bill for the 59th year in a row. The core of the spending bill is formed by the 12 annual agency appropriations bills passed by Congress each year. It fills in the details of a bipartisan framework from July that delivered about $100 billion in agency spending increases over the coming two years instead of automatic spending cuts that would have sharply slashed the Pentagon and domestic agencies.
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Ex-Trump campaign official Gates gets 45 days in jail By Eric Tucker Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A federal judge Tuesday sentenced former Trump campaign official Rick Gates to 45 days in jail despite what she said was “extraordinary” co-operation with special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe and other Justice Department investigations. The jail sentence, which U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said was needed to deter others and to reflect the seriousness of his crimes, is to be served intermittently during three years of probation that she also imposed. The sentence resolves one of the lingering open court cases arising from Mueller’s investigation into ties between Russia and President Donald Trump’s campaign. Gates
is now the fourth Trump associate to receive at least some time behind bars because of the probe, though his sentence is far less than the punishment he could have faced when he was first charged and reflected the judge’s efforts to balance his crimes against the help he’s given the government in the last two years. Prosecutors didn’t seek prison time for Gates, who pleaded guilty in February 2018 to charges relating to lucrative political consulting work he did in Ukraine. They cited his extensive co-operation, which included testifying in three trials, more than 50 meetings with the government, and a commitment to continue sharing information with the government even after his sentence. Jackson commended Gates for
his assistance, describing it as an “important public service” that went to the heart of the central question that Mueller and his team sought to answer — whether the Trump campaign co-ordinated with Russia during the 2016 presidential election. Gates, for instance, provided key details about the Trump campaign’s eagerness to exploit the release by WikiLeaks of Democratic emails that U.S. officials say were hacked by Russia. He also described the sharing of confidential polling data by Paul Manafort, his onetime mentor and a Trump campaign chairman, with a business associate the U.S. says has ties to Russian intelligence. “Gates’ information alone warranted — indeed, demanded — further investigation from the standpoint of our national security,
the integrity of our elections and the enforcement of our criminal laws,” Jackson said. But she also scolded him for years of financial crimes and deception that continued even after he had agreed to plead guilty and co-operate. She said it was “hard to overstate the number of lies” and the amount of fraud involved in the case. “All of it,” the judge said, “has to factor into the sentence.” Gates sought leniency from the judge, saying in a brief statement in court that he accepted responsibility for his crimes. “I greatly regret the mistakes that I have made and I have worked hard to honour my commitment to make amends,” Gates said. Gates is one of a half-dozen Trump associates charged in Mueller’s investigation. All six have either
pleaded guilty or been found guilty in a jury trial. The three who had already been sentenced before Tuesday — Manafort, Michael Cohen and George Papadopoulos — have all received prison time. Two others, former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn and Trump confidant Roger Stone, are awaiting sentencing. Gates was among the first defendants charged in Mueller’s investigation, though the crimes actually had nothing to do with the campaign. An indictment accused him and Manafort of failing to disclose the work they did for then-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and of hiding in foreign bank accounts millions of dollars in proceeds that they used to fund lavish lifestyles and pay for personal expenses.
France on strike: Power cuts, schools shut, Tower closed By Angela Charlton and Elaine Ganley Associated Press
PARIS — French union activists cut electricity to nearly 100,000 homes or offices. Eiffel Tower staff walked off the job. Even Paris opera workers joined in Tuesday’s nationwide protests across France, singing an aria of anger as workers rallied against the government’s plan to raise the retirement age to 64. Despite 13 days of crippling train and subway strikes, French President Emmanuel Macron and his government stayed firm. The prime minister declared his “total” determination to reshape a pension system that unions celebrate as a model for the rest of the world but that he calls unfair and destined to collapse into debt. Lighting red flares and marching beneath a blanket of multi-colored union flags, thousands of workers snaked through French cities from Brittany on the Atlantic to the
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Pyrenees in the south. Hospital workers in scrubs, Air France staff in uniforms, lawyers wearing long black robes — people from across the French workforce joined in the strikes and protests in higher numbers than the last
cross-sector walkout last week. The retirement reform that has brought them together is just one of their many gripes against Macron, a business-friendly centrist they fear is dismantling France’s costly but oft-envied welfare state.
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Mormons to pull 400K Pope removes shroud of secrecy youths out of Boy Scouts from clergy sex abuse cases KAYSVILLE, Utah — For decades, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was one of Boy Scouts of America’s greatest allies and the largest sponsor of troops. But on Jan. 1, the Utah-based faith will deliver the latest blow to the struggling organization when it pulls out more than 400,000 young people and moves them into a new global program of its own. The change brings excitement and some melancholy for members of the faith and may push the Boy Scouts closer to the brink of bankruptcy as it faces a new wave of sex abuse lawsuits.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis abolished the use of the Vatican’s highest level of secrecy in clergy sexual abuse cases Tuesday, responding to mounting criticism that the rule of “pontifical secrecy” has been used to protect pedophiles, silence victims and prevent police from investigating crimes. Victims and their advocates cheered the move as long overdue, but cautioned that the proof of its effectiveness would come when the Catholic hierarchy is forced to respond to national inquiries, grand jury subpoenas and criminal prosecutors who are increasingly demanding all internal documentation about abusers. — Associated Press
Today in History Today is Wednesday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2019. There are 13 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 18, 2000, the Electoral College cast its ballots, with President-elect George W. Bush receiving the expected 271; Al Gore, however, received 266, one fewer than expected, because of a District of Columbia Democrat who’d left her ballot blank to protest the district’s lack of representation in Congress. On this date: In 1787, New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, was declared in effect by Secretary of State William H. Seward. In 1916, during World War I, the 10-month Battle of Verdun ended with French troops succeeding in repulsing a major German offensive. In 1917, Congress passed the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting “the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors” and sent it to the states for ratification. In 1940, Adolf Hitler signed a secret directive ordering preparations for a Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union. (Operation Barbarossa was launched in June 1941.) In 1944, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the government’s wartime evacuation of people of Japanese descent from the West Coast while at the same time ruling that “concededly loyal” Americans of Japanese ancestry could not continue to be detained. In 1956, Japan was admitted to the United Nations. In 1957, the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania, the first nuclear facility to generate electricity in the United States, went on line. (It was taken out of service in 1982.) In 1969, Britain’s House of Lords joined the House of Commons in making permanent a 1965 ban on the death penalty for murder. In 1972, the United States began heavy bombing of North Vietnamese targets during the Vietnam War. (The bombardment ended 11 days later.) In 1998, the House debated articles of impeachment against President Bill Clinton. South Carolina carried out the nation’s 500th execution since capital punishment resumed in 1977. In 2003, two federal appeals courts ruled the U.S. military could not indefinitely hold prisoners without access to lawyers or American courts. Ten years ago: The infamous iron sign bearing the Nazis’ cynical slogan “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Sets You Free) that spanned the main entrance to the former Auschwitz death camp in Poland was stolen. (The sign was later recovered; six suspects in the theft were later jailed.) Jon and Kate Gosselin officially divorced after 10 years of marriage, eight children and a year of tabloid headlines. Five years ago: Sternly warning the West it could not defang the metaphorical Russian bear, President Vladimir Putin promised to shore up the plummeting ruble and revive the economy within two years. Mandy Rice-Davies, 70, a key figure in the “Profumo Scandal” that rocked Cold War Britain, died in London. Actress Virna Lisi, 78, died in Rome. “The Colbert (kohl-BEHR’) Report” came to an end after nine years on Comedy Central (host Stephen Colbert went on to become the host of CBS’ “Late Show.”) One year ago: President Donald Trump’s charitable foundation reached a deal with New York’s attorney general for the foundation to go out of business, even as Trump continued to fight allegations that he misused the foundation’s assets. (In November 2019, a New York state judge ordered Trump to pay $2 million to an array of charities as a fine for misusing his foundation to further his political and business interests.) The Trump administration banned bump stocks, the firearm attachments that allowed semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns, and gave gun owners until late March to turn in or destroy the devices. The president authorized the Defense Department to create a new Space Command, an effort to better organize and advance the military’s operations in space. Arizona’s governor appointed U.S. Rep. Martha McSally to replace Sen. Jon Kyl in the seat that had belonged to the late John McCain, sending the GOP congresswoman back to Washington just a month after she lost a tight race for the state’s other U.S. Senate seat. Today’s Birthdays: Actress Cicely Tyson is 95. Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark is 92. Actor Roger Mosley is 81. Rock singer-musician Keith Richards is 76. Writer-director Alan Rudolph is 76. Movie producerdirector Steven Spielberg is 73. Blues artist Rod Piazza is 72. Movie director Gillian Armstrong is 69. Movie reviewer Leonard Maltin is 69. Rock musician Elliot Easton is 66. Actor Ray Liotta is 65. Comedian Ron White is 63. R&B singer Angie Stone is 58. Actor Brad Pitt is 56. Professional wrestler-turned-actor “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is 55. Actor Shawn Christian is 54. Actress Rachel Griffiths is 51. Singer Alejandro Sanz is 51. Actor Casper Van Dien is 51. Country/rap singer Cowboy Troy is 49. Rapper DMX is 49. International Tennis Hall of Famer Arantxa Sanchez Vicario is 48. DJ Lethal (Limp Bizkit) is 47. Pop singer Sia is 44. Country singer Randy Houser is 43. Actor Josh Dallas is 41. Actress Katie Holmes is 41. Actor Ravi Patel is 41. Singer Christina Aguilera is 39. Christian rock musician Dave Luetkenhoelter (Kutless) is 37. Actress Ashley Benson is 30. NHL defenseman Victor Hedman is 29. Actress-singer Bridgit Mendler is 27. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is 22. Electro-pop singer Billie Eilish is 18. Actress Isabella Cramp is 15. Thought for Today: “Whoever wants to be a judge of human nature should study people’s excuses.” -- Christian Friedrich Hebbel, German poet and dramatist (1813-1863).
Workers from the hard-left CGT union on Tuesday carried out what they called “targeted” blackouts on electricity networks around Lyon and Bordeaux to call attention to their grievances, and their power. Several European countries have raised the retirement age or cut pensions in recent years to keep up with lengthening life expectancy and slowing economic growth. Macron argues that France needs to do the same. Tourists canceled plans and Paris commuters took hours to get to work Tuesday, as train drivers kept up their strike against changes to a system that allows them and other workers under special pension regimes to retire as early as their 50s. “Monument Closed” read a sign on the glass wall circling the base of the Eiffel Tower, which was shut for the second time since the strike, one of the most protracted France has seen in years, started Dec. 5. “It’s very frustrating for us, unfortunately,” South African tourist
Victor Hellberg said, gazing up at the 19th century landmark. “We had decided to be here for one day and that’s life I suppose.” Victor Garcia, visiting from Barcelona, said he’s used to protests at home but admitted not climbing the Eiffel Tower’s steps “is kind of a bummer.” Police in Paris barricaded the presidential Elysee Palace, bracing for violence by yellow vest activists or other radical demonstrators. Across the French capital, union leaders demanded that Macron drop the retirement reform. “They should open their eyes,” said Philippe Martinez, the head of the CGT union, said at the head of the Paris march. With riot police watching closely, protesters carrying humorous signs and colorful costumes marched past the historic Bastille plaza. On the steps of the opera house overlooking the monument, workers sang famous arias and played instruments to defend their special retirement plan.
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Ravens tie Pro Bowl record with 12 named to roster Associated Press Twelve Baltimore Ravens, including second-year quarterback Lamar Jackson, and seven New Orleans Saints, highlighted by league-leading receiver Michael Thomas, have made the Pro Bowl. Baltimore tied the record for Pro Bowl players set by Miami in 1973. The NFL released the rosters Tuesday night for the game in Orlando, Florida, on Jan. 26. Joining Jackson from the Ravens, who at 12-2 have the league’s best record, are tight end Mark Andrews, long snapper Morgan Cox, cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey, running back Mark Ingram, linebacker Matthew
Judon, fullback Patrick Ricard, tackle Ronnie Stanley, safety Earl Thomas, kicker Justin Tucker, and guard Marshal Yanda. “This honor is all about my teammates and our coaches, because without them, the success we’ve had as a team wouldn’t be possible,” Jackson said. “I’m also grateful for all the fans who continue to support us and who have helped make this season so special. Ultimately, it’s about winning, and we still have a lot of work to do before we accomplish our biggest goals.” Thirty teams had at least one player selected and 24 clubs had multiple players chosen. The New York Giants and Miami Dolphins failed to get
any Pro Bowlers. Players on the two Super Bowl teams will withdraw from the Pro Bowl and be replaced. Twenty-five of the players selected made it for the first time, including three rookies: San Francisco defensive end Nick Bosa, Kansas City return specialist Mecole Hardman and New Orleans return specialist Deonte Harris. The Pro Bowl coaching staffs will be from the losing teams in the AFC and NFC divisional playoffs with the best regular-season records. Other AFC quarterbacks are Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Deshaun Watson of Houston. The NFC QBs are Drew Brees of New Orleans, Aaron Rodgers of Green
Bay and Russell Wilson of Seattle. Perhaps the most star-studded spot on offense is tight end with San Francisco’s George Kittle, Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz, Kansas City’s Travis Kelce and Baltimore’s Andrews. Defensive standouts include Buffalo’s Tre’Davious White, who is tied for the league lead with New England’s Stephon Gilmore with six interceptions. They are the top AFC cornerbacks. NFL sacks leader Shaquil Barrett of Tampa Bay is on the NFC squad, along with perennial Pro Bowlers Aaron Donald of the Rams and Richard Sherman of the 49ers. “To make the Pro Bowl, it’s a
dream come true,” Barrett said. “That’s the best way I can sum it up. I dreamed of this growing up. It’s a huge honor and I can only hope that I’ll have more to follow.” Two other Buccaneers, wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, were chosen. “This is a special moment, and while I’ve worked hard to get to where I am in my career, I wouldn’t have been able to do this without my teammates and coaches,” Godwin said. “I’ve had the chance to play alongside some of the best in the NFL, including Mike Evans, and sharing the honor with Mike makes it even better. I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity.”
No. 5 Ohio State back to winning Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kaleb Wesson had 18 points and 10 rebounds as No. 5 Ohio State bounced back from its first loss of the season and beat Southeast Missouri State 80-48 on Tuesday night. Ohio State (10-1) was playing two days after it dropped an 84-71 decision at Minnesota. That loss led to the Buckeyes dropping two spots in the AP Top 25 poll. The Buckeyes played their second straight game without sophomore guard Duane Washington Jr., who was sidelined with an apparent rib injury. Washington is the team’s second-leading scorer at 11.4 points per game. Andre Wesson scored 14 points, while Kyle Young and D.J. Carton each had 10 points for the Buckeyes. D.Q. Nicholas and Isaiah Gable each had 10 points for Southeast Missouri State (3-8).
NO. 13 DAYTON 71, NORTH TEXAS 58 DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Jalen Crutcher and Ryan Mikesell scored 16 points apiece, and Dayton finally shook free at the end to beat North Texas. The Flyers (9-1) took the court with their highest
ranking since December 1968, when they made it as high as No. 6. A sloppy second half kept it close.
NO. 19 FLORIDA STATE 98, NORTH FLORIDA 81 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Balsa Koprivica scored 15 points and fellow big man Dominik Olejniczak added 11 as Florida State beat North Florida. The 7-footers were able to capitalize on their height advantage, making shots in the lane and leading the Seminoles to a 39-27 rebounding edge. Koprivica was 6 of 8 from the floor, while Olejniczak went 5 for 7. M.J. Walker had 11 points, one of seven Seminoles who scored in double figures. Florida State (9-2) has won 12 straight home games in a streak that dates to the 201819 season.
NO. 22 WASHINGTON 81, SEATTLE 59 SEATTLE (AP) — Isaiah Stewart dominated inside while scoring a season-high 27 points, Quade Green added 20 and Washington pulled away late from crosstown rival Seattle.
Kopitar scores OT winner for Kings Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Anze Kopitar scored at 3:23 of overtime and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night. Kopitar beat Tuukka Rask with a high wrist shot after Jonathan Quick had come up with a huge save at the other end, giving the Kings their fourth win in five games and extending their best stretch of the season (4-0-1). Blake Lizotte had a goal and an assist for the Kings, who couldn’t hold on to leads of 1-0 and 2-1 before rallying for a thrilling finish. Down 3-2 late in the third, the Kings pulled Quick for an extra skater and tied it on
Matt Roy’s slap shot with 2:01 left in regulation. Adrian Kempe also scored for Los Angeles and Quick finished with 37 saves.
LIGHTNING 4, SENATORS 3, OT TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Anthony Cirelli scored with 12.7 seconds left in overtime to lift Tampa Bay past Ottawa. Cirelli split two defenders ne ar the blue line and lifted a shot past Marcus Hogberg. Tampa Bay also got goals from Nikita Kucherov, Cedric Paquette and Brayden Point, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves. Mark Borowiecki, Connor See NHL, Page A7
Indiana Pacers forward Justin Holiday (8) goes up for a shot over Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday. The Pacers defeated the Lakers 105-102. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pacers end Lakers road win streak Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Domantas Sabonis scored 26 points and Malcolm Brogdon made a tiebreaking reverse layup with 36.4 seconds left Tuesday night to give the Indiana Pacers a 105-102 victory over Los Angeles, snapping the Lakers’ 14-game road winning streak. Brogdon dribbled past Dwight Howard and then used the rim to protect the ball as he made the shot. Sabonis followed by hitting one of two free throws with 10.7 seconds remaining. LeBron James had 20 points, nine rebounds and nine assists but missed a 3-pointer that would have given the Lakers the lead with 11.7 seconds to go. Los Angeles also missed two shots on its final possession while trying to force
overtime. The Lakers looked as though they had taken control with a 9-0 run for a 95-91 lead midway through the fourth quarter. But Indiana responded just as it had all night as the Lakers played without AllStar forward Anthony Davis. Howard had a season-high 20 points.
points in a 32-16 run that sent Los Angeles into the fourth leading 90-69. Lou Williams added 20 points for the Clippers, scoring their first 11 of the fourth — including three 3-pointers. Ivica Zubac had 12 points in helping the team win its 12th in a row over the Suns in Los Angeles.
CLIPPERS 120, SUNS 99
NETS 108, PELICANS 101, OT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 24 points, Kawhi Leonard added 20 and Los Angeles returned home after two weeks away to beat Phoenix. Leonard and George teamed up in a dominant third quarter that saw the Clippers stretch their lead from five points to 21 by the time it was over. The two superstars combined to score 18
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie scored 31 points and Brooklyn extended New Orleans’ franchiseworst losing streak to 13 games. Joe Harris had 24 points, including a jumper that put the Nets ahead 104-98 with 1:28 to go in the extra period. See nba, Page A7
“Mad-Bum” hopes 2nd act with D-Backs can be just as great By David Brandt AP Sports Writer
PHOENIX (AP) — The first act of Madison Bumgarner’s baseball career consisted of 11 hugely successful seasons that included three World Series titles with the San Francisco Giants. The 30-year-old left-handed pitcher believes his second act in Arizona can be just as memorable. The Diamondbacks finalized their $85 million, five-year contract with the 2014 World Series MVP on Tuesday, announcing the deal
and introducing their newest ace at Chase Field. “First and foremost, winning is what the whole decision was based on,” Bumgarner said. “Being with a team, that in my mind, plays my brand of baseball. Plays the way I like to play.” Bumgarner’s deal pays $6 million next year, $19 million in 2021, $23 million in both 2022 and 2023, and $14 million in 2024. Arizona will defer $5 million annually from 2021 to 2023, money paid in $5 million installments each Nov. 1 from 202527. He gets a hotel suite on the road,
the right to block trades to five teams and four premium seats at all games. Bumgarner said Arizona was his “No. 1 place” when he talked with his agent about potential new destinations and said he “definitely left some money on the table” to come to the Diamondbacks. The North Carolina native said he’s always enjoyed Arizona during spring training when he was with the Giants, and would usually rent a place in the Phoenix area where he could bring his family. Now he’s looking forward to it
being his second home. The move was announced two days after the sides reached an agreement pending a successful physical. It’s a marquee addition for GM Mike Hazen, who adds the lefty to a rotation that also could include Robbie Ray, Zac Gallen, Mike Leake, Merrill Kelly or Alex Young. Hazen said the team didn’t start the offseason targeting Bumgarner, but once talks started it became an obvious fit. “His presence, his leadership, certainly his track record,” Hazen said. “All the things we’ve watched
from across the field with the success he’s had with the San Francisco Giants, we felt this was a big add for us.” It is an intriguing decision for the D-backs, who don’t neatly fit into the category of a small-market or large-market team. They’ve occasionally made splashes in free agency — like when they signed Zack Greinke to a $206.5 million, six-year deal ahead of the 2016 season — but usually are content to have a payroll in the middle of the MLB pack. See ACT, Page A7
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NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 20 8 .714 — Boston 17 7 .708 1 Toronto 18 8 .692 1 Brooklyn 15 12 .556 4½ New York 7 21 .250 13 Southeast Division Miami 19 8 .704 — Orlando 12 15 .444 7 Charlotte 13 17 .433 7½ Washington 8 17 .320 10 Atlanta 6 22 .214 13½ Central Division Milwaukee 24 4 .857 — Indiana 19 9 .679 5 Detroit 11 16 .407 12½ Chicago 10 19 .345 14½ Cleveland 6 21 .222 17½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Dallas 18 8 .692 — Houston 18 9 .667 ½ San Antonio 10 16 .385 8 Memphis 10 17 .370 8½ New Orleans 6 22 .214 13 Northwest Division Denver 17 8 .680 — Utah 16 11 .593 2 Oklahoma City 12 14 .462 5½ Portland 11 16 .407 7 Minnesota 10 15 .400 7 Pacific Division L.A. Lakers 24 4 .857 — L.A. Clippers 21 8 .724 3½ Sacramento 12 15 .444 11½ Phoenix 11 16 .407 12½ Golden State 5 23 .179 19 Tuesday’s Games Charlotte 110, Sacramento 102 Indiana 105, L.A. Lakers 102 New York 143, Atlanta 120 Brooklyn 108, New Orleans 101, OT Utah 109, Orlando 102 L.A. Clippers 120, Phoenix 99 Wednesday’s Games Charlotte at Cleveland, 3 p.m. Chicago at Washington, 3 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 3 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 4 p.m. New Orleans at Minnesota, 4 p.m. Orlando at Denver, 5 p.m. Boston at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Golden State at Portland, 6 p.m.
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Men’s College Scores EAST American U. 82, Mount St. Mary’s 76 Florida 83, Providence 51 Georgetown 81, UMBC 55 Miami 78, Temple 77 Princeton 90, Iona 86, OT Robert Morris 83, Cent. Michigan 79 St. Francis (Pa.) 115, Franciscan University of Steubenville 66 SOUTH Austin Peay 80, McKendree 61 Campbell 60, Elon 46
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Brown and Anthony Duclair scored for the Senators. Hogberg, playing in his third game this season and seventh overall, stopped 36 shots.
MAPLE LEAFS 5, SABRES 3 TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored twice and Toronto held on to beat Buffalo. Frederik Gauthier had a goal and an assist, and Dmytro Timashov and Ilya Mikheyev also scored for the Maple Leafs. Frederik Andersen stopped 27 shots and Tyson Barrie had two assists.
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East Carolina 71, Md.-Eastern Shore 57 Florida St. 98, North Florida 81 Lipscomb 78, Tennessee Tech 60 Louisiana Tech 69, NC Central 60 South Alabama 89, Alabama A&M 79 UAB 63, North Alabama 56 UNC-Asheville 78, Stetson 76 Winthrop 93, SIU-Edwardsville 73 MIDWEST Creighton 83, Oklahoma 73 Dayton 71, North Texas 58 Drake 92, Mount Marty 74 E. Michigan 60, Northeastern 55 Kent St. 85, NC A&T 71, OT Marquette 93, Grambling St. 72 North Dakota 109, Northland College 50 Ohio St. 80, SE Missouri 48 Oral Roberts 97, Chicago St. 59 Purdue 69, Ohio 51 Saint Louis 82, Maryville (MO) 69 UMKC 72, Toledo 57 Wright St. 92, MVSU 50 SOUTHWEST UTEP 67, UC Irvine 61 FAR WEST Air Force 99, Johnson & Wales (CO) 42 E. Washington 97, Omaha 56 N. Colorado 86, Denver 64 New Mexico 91, Grand Canyon 71 Pepperdine 77, Portland St. 71 Stanford 64, San Francisco 56 Washington 81, Seattle 59 Weber St. 109, Bethesda 62 Women’s College Scores EAST Buffalo 67, Dayton 59 Drexel 69, La Salle 31 Miami (Ohio) 80, Pittsburgh 71 Monmouth (NJ) 62, Manhattan 60 SOUTH Alabama 60, Bethune-Cookman 49 Charlotte 61, Delaware 57 Elon 73, Newberry 53 Florida 71, Mercer 50 Florida Gulf Coast 94, CCSU 60 Jacksonville 88, Florida A&M 54 James Madison 83, Delaware St. 64 Miami 79, Binghamton 56 NC Central 83, Washington Adventist University 48 Niagara 82, Coppin St. 67 North Alabama 81, Alabama St. 60 South Alabama 68, William Carey 52 Tennessee Tech 62, W. Carolina 58 UCF 80, Quinnipiac 58 Winthrop 75, UNC-Wilmington 63 Wofford 100, Erskine 38 MIDWEST Cincinnati 62, Alabama A&M 47 Marquette 65, S. Dakota St. 58 Omaha 85, Graceland 46 Valparaiso 55, Morehead St. 53 W. Illinois 97, SE Missouri 91 SOUTHWEST Memphis 68, UALR 50 Oklahoma 93, Drake 84 Oklahoma St. 72, Southern U. 59 Texas Tech 82, Prairie View 48 FAR WEST Gonzaga 65, Wyoming 54 Ohio St. 104, Sacramento St. 74 Weber St. 72, Utah Valley 46
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Calle Jarnkrok, Roman Josi and Ryan Johansen each had a goal and an assist, and Rocco Grimaldi also scored to help the Predators win for the fourth time in six games. Pekka Rinne stopped 27 shots.
FLYERS 4, DUCKS 1 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers honored cancer-stricken teammate Oskar Lindblom and beat Anaheim behind goals by Claude Giroux, David Kase and Jake Voracek. The Flyers played their first home game since Lindblom was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a cancerous tumor that grows in the bones or in the tissue around bones. The 23-year-old from Sweden, who is out for the season, stopped by the locker room during morning skate and visited his teammates.
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Nick Bonino had the tiebreaking goal late in the second period as Nashville got seven consecutive scores to rally for its second win in two nights. Craig Smith had two goals and an assist, Filip Forsberg,
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in World Series play, and has pitched two shutouts in NL wild-card games. Bumgarner matched his career high with the 34 starts this year, moving past two frustrating, injury-shortened seasons. He won 119 games and has a 3.13 career ERA with the Giants and said he loved his time in the Bay Area, thanking the fans for their support for more than a decade. During his tenure, the Giants won the World Series in 2010, ‘12 and ‘14. While Arizona forfeits its secondhighest draft pick, currently No. 34, San Francisco gains an extra pick, roughly No. 70,
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Arizona finished 85-77 last season after trading Greinke to Houston in July. Now the D-backs are trying to build a roster that can catch the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won 106 games last season to earn their seventh straight NL West title. If the D-backs can reach the postseason, Bumgarner’s presence could prove invaluable. He’s best known for his postseason performance — he is 4-0 with a memorable Game 7 save and an 0.25 ERA
DETROIT (AP) — PierreLuc Dubois scored early in the third period and Gustav Nyquist added an emptynetter in the closing seconds, helping Columbus win its
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 35 21 7 7 49 118 90 35 16 12 7 39 110 108 34 16 12 6 38 108 108 35 17 14 4 38 115 112 32 17 12 3 37 114 103 33 16 12 5 37 115 109 35 14 18 3 31 94 113 36 9 24 3 21 79 141 Metropolitan Division Washington 35 24 6 5 53 125 100 N.Y. Islanders 32 22 8 2 46 95 80 Carolina 34 21 11 2 44 113 89 Pittsburgh 34 20 10 4 44 114 90 Philadelphia 34 18 11 5 41 105 100 N.Y. Rangers 33 16 13 4 36 105 106 Columbus 34 14 14 6 34 87 101 New Jersey 32 10 17 5 25 77 115 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 35 21 8 6 48 107 95 Colorado 33 21 9 3 45 119 91 Winnipeg 34 20 12 2 42 104 97 Dallas 35 19 12 4 42 91 82 Nashville 33 16 12 5 37 115 106 Minnesota 35 16 14 5 37 107 115 Chicago 34 13 15 6 32 94 110 Pacific Division Arizona 36 20 12 4 44 100 86 Vegas 37 19 13 5 43 112 105 Edmonton 36 19 13 4 42 108 110 Calgary 36 18 14 4 40 96 108 Vancouver 35 16 15 4 36 111 108 San Jose 36 16 18 2 34 98 125 Los Angeles 36 15 18 3 33 94 114 Anaheim 34 14 16 4 32 88 101 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. Boston Buffalo Montreal Toronto Tampa Bay Florida Ottawa Detroit
Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay 4, Ottawa 3, OT Toronto 5, Buffalo 3 Los Angeles 4, Boston 3, OT Nashville 8, N.Y. Islanders 3 Philadelphia 4, Anaheim 1 Columbus 5, Detroit 3 Carolina 6, Winnipeg 3 Pittsburgh 4, Calgary 1 Montreal 3, Vancouver 1 Vegas 3, Minnesota 2 Arizona 3, San Jose 2 Wednesday’s Games Anaheim at New Jersey, 3 p.m. Colorado at Chicago, 4 p.m. Edmonton at St. Louis, 4:30 p.m.
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BASEBALL American League MINNESOTA TWINS — Named Mike Bell bench coach. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with LHP Madison Bumgarner on a five-year contract. CINCINNATI REDS — Named Joe Mather assistant hitting coach. COLORADO ROCKIES — Named Warren Schaeffer manager for Albuquerque (PCL). MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to terms with
second straight. Cam Atkinson and Oliver Bjorkstrand had goals 1:04 apart to put Columbus ahead midway through the first, and Kevin Stenlund tied it 3-3 midway through the second with his first NHL goal. Joonas Korpisalo finished with 18 saves.
HURRICANES 6, JETS 3 WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal each scored twice, Andrei Svechnikov added his second lacrossestyle goal of the season, and Carolina extended its point streak to 5-0-1.
PENGUINS 4, FLAMES 1 CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored his 400th goal as Pittsburgh beat Calgary. The Russian joined Mario Lemieux (690), Sidney Crosby (451) and Jaromir Jagr (439) as the only players in franchise history to reach 400 goals.
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as compensation. “We thank Madison for all that he has given to the Giants and the Bay Area community and we are deeply grateful for the success, excitement and memories he created over a remarkable 11-year period in a Giants uniform,” the team said in a statement. The four-time All-Star missed nearly three months in 2017 after an April dirt bike accident during an off day in Colorado. Then Bumgarner broke the pinkie on his pitching hand when he was hit by a line drive in his final 2018 spring training start, undergoing surgery to insert pins into the finger. He returned
OF Avisaíl García on a two-year contract and with 1B/3B Ryon Healy on a one-year contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Named Oscar Marin pitching coach. Agreed to terms with C Luke Maile on a one-year contract. Agreed to terms with OF Socrates Brito, LHP Miguel Del Pozo, INF Phillip Evans and RHP Hector Noesi on minor league contracts. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to terms with LHP Kwang Hyun Kim on a two-year contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Signed C Anzejs Pasecniks to a two-way contract. Waived G Chris Chiozza. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Denver S Kareem Jackson for the final two regular season games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. ATLANTA FALCONS — Placed DE Takk McKinley on IR. Signed DE Austin Larkin. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed LB Brady Sheldon from the practice squad. Waived DE Anthony Zettel. DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed LB Malcolm Smith. DENVER BRONCOS — Signed CB Alijah Holder. Placed S Kareem Jackson on the reserve/suspended list. Signed S P.J. Locke and DL Jay-Tee Tiuli to their practice squad. DETROIT LIONS — Placed QB Matthew Stafford on IR. Signed LB Christian Sam and DT Olive Sagapolu to the practice squad. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed LB Calvin Munson from New England’s practice squad. Placed LB Raekwon McMillan on IR. NEW YORK GIANTS — Place TE Evan Engram on IR. Signed WR David Sills from the practice squad. Signed OT Nate Wozniak to the practice squad. NEW YORK JETS — Placed OL Chuma Edoga and WR Jeff Smith on IR. Signed WR Keon Hatcher to the practice squad. Released C Ryan Crozier. TENNESSEE TITANS — Waived K Ryan Santoso. Signed CB Kareem Orr to the practice squad. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Placed CB Jimmy Moreland, WR Trey Quinn and G Brandon Scherff on the IR. Signed DB Coty Sensabaugh and DB Kayvon Webster. Signed DE Cameron Malveaux to the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled G Adin Hill from Tucson (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled D Brian Lashoff from Grand Rapids (AHL). Placed D Jonathan Ericsson on injured reserve. Placed G Jimmy Howard on long-term injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 27 and assigned him to Grand Rapids for conditioning. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Assigned G Evan Cormier to Binghamton (AHL). Recalled G Gilles Senn from Binghamton. SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Awarded Charlotte an expansion team to begin play in 2021. ATLANTA UNITED — Agreed to terms with D Brook Lennon on a multiyear contract through 2023. Resigned G Alec Kann. NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION — Signed D Seth Sinovic. COLLEGE NORTH EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE — Named Stephanie Dutton commissioner. FRESNO STATE — Named Kalen DeBoer football coach. STOCKTON — Named Rich Gawlak baseball coach. TEXAS — Named Chris Ash defensive coordinator.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tomas Nosek scored his first goal in nearly a month, Marc-Andre Fleury made 24 saves and Vegas beat Minnesota in regulation for the first time. Chandler Stephenson and Shea Theodore also scored for the Golden Knights, who were facing the Wild for the seventh time since joining the league in 2017. It also marked the first time Vegas won three straight at home this season.
CANADIENS 3, CANUCKS 1 VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Tomas Tatar and Shea Weber scored power-play goals 1:34 apart in the third period to lift Montreal. Nick Cousins also scored to help the Canadiens win for the fourth time in five games. Max Domi and Joel Armia had two assists each, and Carey Price stopped 38 shots.
COYOTES 3, SHARKS 2 SAN JOSE,Calif. (AP) — Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period and Arizona beat San Jose.
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Brandon Ingram quickly responded with a 3-pointer, but the Pelicans, who shot 34%, got no closer. The Nets have won five of seven. Ingram had 22 points and 10 rebounds but missed 10 of his first 11 shots before scoring all but two of his points after halftime. Jrue Holiday scored 21 for the Pelicans, who missed 29 of 40 attempts from 3-point range. Jarrett Allen had 12 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks for the Nets, including a transition dunk to tie the game at 93 in the final minute of regulation.
HORNETS 110, KINGS 102 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Malik Monk scored 14 of his season-high 23 points in the fourth quarter, and Charlotte spoiled De’Aaron Fox’s return from injury with a win over Sacramento. Cody Zeller had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Bismack Biyombo added 10 points and 12 rebounds as the Hornets (13-17) won for the fourth time in five games. Fox was back on the floor after missing 17 games with left ankle sprain and led the
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Hayden Fry, the Texan who revived Iowa football and became a Hawkeye State institution over two decades as a Big Ten coach, has died. He was 90. Fry’s family announced through the University of Iowa that the former coach died Tuesday with his family at his side after a long battle with cancer. He had been living in the Dallas area with his wife, Shirley. “We are proud to know that our father’s life had a positive influence on so many people, the players, the coaches, and the fans who played for, worked with, and supported
his long and successful coaching career,” the family said in a statement. “His legend will live forever with the people he touched and inspired, and the programs he led to greater heights.” Fry, a native of Eastland, Texas, had never been to Iowa before taking over the Hawkeyes in 1979, hired by then-athletic director Bump Elliott, the former Michigan star who died earlier this month. The Hawkeyes had slogged through 17 consecutive years without a winning season when Fry arrived. He changed everything. He had the uniforms redesigned to make them look more like the black-and-gold
ones worn by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the NFL’s dominant team at the time. The familiar Tigerhawk logo was unveiled during Fry’s tenure. He had the visitors’ locker room painted pink, a tradition that
By Keith Jenkins AP Sports Writer
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Now that the Milwaukee Brewers have added Avisaíl García to their talented outfield, Ryan Braun could see more time at first base. García’s $20 million, twoyear contract was finalized Tuesday, a deal that includes a 2022 club option and could be worth $30 million over three years. Braun, who turned 36 last month, is Milwaukee’s primary left fielder. The 2011 NL MVP played 18 games at first in 2018 but none this year. “Ryan’s going to see some time at first base,” general manager David Stearns said. “He’s open to it. He understands it. We certainly believe he can play over there at a good level, so that will be part of the rotation in 2020 but that will not be his exclusive position.”
in June that year and wound up 6-7 with a 3.26 ERA in 21 starts and 129 2/3 innings. Bumgarner’s signing comes with a substantial amount of risk. His home-road splits were drastic last season: the left-hander had a 2.93 ERA at home in San Francisco but a 5.29 ERA on the road. “We feel like we’re getting a top of the rotation starting pitcher,” Hazen said. “We’ve parsed through a lot of the numbers. It is what it is. I get it. But what we saw this year, we thought we saw a really good starting pitcher. We feel like he’s pitched at a level that we as an organization can benefit from.”
still stands. Roaming the sidelines in his familiar dark sunglasses and white pants, Fry coached the Hawkeyes for 20 seasons, winning 238 games and three Big Ten championships.
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JAZZ 109, MAGIC 102 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, including eight as Utah closed the game with a 19-5 run to beat Orlando. With the Jazz trailing 97-90, Mitchell awoke a moribund offense and energized the crowd with a highlight-reel dunk in traffic. That sparked the clinching spurt for Utah (16-11), which has won three in a row. Bojan Bogdanovic scored nine of his 30 points during the late surge, and Joe Ingles had 16 points and 12 rebounds.
KNICKS 143, HAWKS 120 NEW YORK (AP) — Knicks rookie RJ Barrett scored a career-high 27 points as New York ran away from Trae Young and Atlanta. Mitchell Robinson had a career-best 22 points along with 13 rebounds, and Marcus Morris also scored 22 for the Knicks, who have won three of four after a 10-game losing streak.
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Milwaukee also signed corner infielder Ryon Healy to a one-year deal Tuesday. He could also be an option at first base. The 27-year-old Healy batted .237 with seven homers in 47 games last season with the Seattle Mariners. García gets a $500,000 signing bonus and salaries of $7 million next year and $10.5 million in 2021. The Brewers have a $12 million option for 2020 with a $2 million buyout, and the option would become mutual if García has 550 plate appearances in 2021 or 1,050 in 2020 and ‘21 combined. If the option becomes mutual, García would get a buyout if he declines it, the amount depending on plate appearances in 2020 and ‘21 combined: $500,000 for 601-800, $750,000 for 801-900, $1 million for 901-1,050, $1.5 million for 1,051-1,250 and $2 million for more than 1,250.
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Woman serving time fears her boyfriend’s love will fade DEAR ABBY: I’m IN DELAWARE a 25-year-old female DEAR LOCKED UP: currently serving a nineNine years is a long year prison sentence. time, and sometimes life It is the first time I have happens in the interim. ever been in trouble I can’t predict what (wrong place, wrong will happen, and you time). My boyfriend is shouldn’t either. Take 24. We’ve been together things a day at a time. 2 1⁄2 years and have had Keep the lines of comour ups and downs munication open and Dear Abby (mostly ups). I am truly honest. Jeanne Phillips in love with him, and he Because things are tells me he will always going well, do not “let be there for me. him go.” If the romance ends, so be I have been in prison for five it. But if it does, appreciate that he months so far, and he hasn’t missed seems to be a staunch friend and a visit or a phone call. He also makes ally. sure I have money on my books. I’m worried that somewhere DEAR ABBY: I love my wife. We down the road, since we’re so have been married for 38 years. young, he will meet someone and However, she does something that move on. In a way, I would kind drives me crazy. of understand — I don’t want his I have a hard time going to sleep life to stop because mine has. But at night, and if I’m disturbed in I also don’t want to lose him. How those first few minutes of sleep, do I keep our relationship strong, or I’m up all night. We both agreed should I let him go? — LOCKED UP that when we say “goodnight,” it
means no more talking or loud noises. But almost every night after saying “goodnight,” she wakes me up with something she HAS to say or explore. If it was an emergency, I wouldn’t mind, but it’s usually something of no consequence that could wait until morning. I have tried ignoring her, pretending to be asleep, saying “goodnight again” in a rough tone of voice and getting angry. Nothing seems to work. I would appreciate some advice for dealing with this. — SLEEPLESS IN TEXAS DEAR SLEEPLESS: A solid night’s sleep is crucial for good health. Tell your wife to keep a notepad by the side of the bed and jot down what she wants to discuss the next morning. However, if she persists in awakening you, get up and go into another room. And continue doing it until your wife agrees to show more consideration.
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years. We live in different states now, but keep in touch online. While our views are polar opposites on just about everything, we have remained friends. Over the last year, it seems Midge has reverted to being a wild teenager. She is smoking pot, got tattooed and is doing a lot of partying. Recently, she posted a very lengthy missive, including dozens of pictures, about how much she misses her ex-boyfriend. Abby, they broke up 10 years ago! I asked her sister about her bizarre behavior and was told, “Oh, that’s just Midge.” Is it time to let go of the friendship? — NOT THE SAME IN CALIFORNIA DEAR NOT THE SAME: Assuming that pot is legal in the state where Midge resides, she’s doing nothing illegal, immoral or that will get her pregnant out of wedlock. Because you’re concerned about her, call Midge to hear how she is. Sometimes an abrupt change in personality can be a symptom of a physical or mental health issue.
DEAR ABBY: I have known my friend “Midge” for more than 60
Jacqueline Bigar’s Stars
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Apply your high energy where it counts. You finally can move a stalled project forward. Avoid a power play by not playing. Tension builds as the day ages, and you have a lot on your plate. Do not let the pressure get to you. Tonight: Pace yourself.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You can look at what is happening with openness and not get caught up in a situation or competition. A partner revises his or her ideas about you. You have gained even more of this person’s confidence. Tonight: Cause no hassles and you will be happier.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Be willing to ask questions and move past a restriction that could be irrelevant but habitual. In front of your very eyes, you see a partner, loved one or associate changing and growing. Tonight: Invite a pal out for some eggnog.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Use extra caution around funds. You might not make an error, but someone else could and cause a problem. A family member might be upset. Find out what is at the heart of the issue. Look toward positive changes. Tonight: Finish off some shopping first.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Dear Heloise: At this time of year, my husband and I love a good, hearty soup and rolls. Do you have a VEGETABLE SOUP recipe? — Vera in Ohio Vera, yes, I do have a vegetable soup recipe, and here it is. You’ll need: 10 1/2 ounces unsalted chicken broth 1/2 cup water 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables for soup 16-ounce can tomatoes 1 cup beef, cooked and diced 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed Dash of pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf 2 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) narrow-width noodles, uncooked Heat the broth and water together. Add the vegetables, meat and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add the noodles and cook until they are tender — about
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
HHH Cut back and do what’s appropriate. You might not feel as secure as you would like, but you will feel much better if you clear the air. A transformation might be likely around your home and/or family. Tonight: Put on your dancing shoes.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH One-on-one relating takes you down a new path that you had not even considered. The experience counts more than actions. Focus on the experience. Let go of judgments and simply feel. Tonight: Your empathy touches others.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH If you do not use your energy in an appropriate manner, you could find that you feel tired and more irritable. You could even get into a squabble. If nothing else, join a friend for a brisk walk. Tonight: Where the crowds are.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
HHHH Reach out for someone you respect and who has more knowledge than you about a particular topic. Your need to learn more from this person flatters him or her.
HERBS AND SPICES Dear Heloise: My herbs and spices just don’t seem to remain fresh for more than a couple of months. Why does this happen? — Elaine Y., Renton, Wash. Elaine, the problem here is heat. Never store herbs and spices close to a stove because heat is the enemy of most seasonings. Store all your seasonings in a cool, dry place, and make certain the caps are on very tight. — Heloise
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HHHHH Defer to others knowing full well that they will demand more control. You can envision many ways to the same end. They will need to go through a similar type of thought process. Tonight: Where you are entertained.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21)
10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving. If you like this easy-to-prepare soup, you’ll love my pamphlet Heloise’s Spectacular Soups, with many more recipes for chilly evenings. To get a copy, send $5, along with a stamped (70 cents), selfaddressed, long envelope, to: Heloise/Soups, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Or you can order it online at www.Heloise.com. Here’s a hint for you: When preparing vegetables for vegetable soup, put enough water in the pot to cover the vegetables by at least 2 inches or more. — Heloise
Tuesday’s answer, 12-17
HHHHH Push yourself past selfimposed barriers. Think carefully about how someone might feel in a given situation. Open up to new possibilities; play with them. Tonight: Have a long-overdue chat with the person in question.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
hints from heloise GOOD TIME FOR VEGETABLE SOUP
This person will be helpful. Tonight: On top of your game.
HHHHH You know how to respond to another person’s anger. You might be aware that the fury could have little to do with you even when it is directed your way. A child or loved one delights you with his or her versatility. Tonight: Be a little naughty.
BORN TODAY Actor Brad Pitt (1963), dictator Joseph Stalin (1878), filmmaker Steven Spielberg (1946)
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This year, you warm up to changes, yet you might be critical of making a change until you have examined all possibilities. This type of thinking will prevent big leaps of faith. This year presents a dynamic and exciting event in your life. Toss yourself into the experience. If single, you meet someone who you find practical and interesting. Before committing, experience the four seasons together. If attached, your sweetie finds you somewhat fussy, which might be upsetting to him or her. Be more open and a little less critical. Try to identify with your significant other. VIRGO can be cold but demonstrates their affection through actions. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
HHHHH While others ponder what to do, you are right in there and move past a hassle. Your efficiency might be admired by a close associate, but know that envy also might be involved. Go out of your way to make this individual comfortable. Tonight: Take a midweek break.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019:
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Press, Trump is on track to be formally charged by a House majority on Wednesday. Lawmakers were scheduled to convene at 9 a.m. EST with final votes anticipated by early evening. “Very sadly, the facts have made clear that the President abused his power for his own personal, political benefit and that he obstructed Congress,” Pelosi wrote to colleagues. “In America, no one is above the law.” “During this very prayerful moment in our nation’s history, we must honor our oath to support and defend our Constitution from all enemies, foreign and domestic,” she said. No Republicans have indicated they will support the the two articles of impeachment, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, setting up a close-to-party-line vote. One by one, centrist Democratic lawmakers, including many firstterm freshmen who built the House majority and could risk their reelection in districts where the president is popular, announced they would vote to impeach. Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, referred to the oath she took in January as she was sworn into office as guiding her decision. She announced support for both articles of impeachment to “honor my duty to defend our Constitution and democracy from abuse of power at the highest levels.” Republicans disagreed, firmly. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set the partisan tone for the next step, as attention will shift to the Senate which, under the Constitution, is required to hold a trial on the charges. That trial is expected to
begin in January. “I’m not an impartial juror,” McConnell declared. The Republican-majority chamber is all but sure to acquit the president. From Alaska to Florida, tens of thousands of Americans marched in support of impeachment Tuesday evening, from a demonstration through a rainy Times Square to handfuls of activists standing vigil in small towns. They carried signs saying “Save the Constitution - Impeach!!!!” and “Criminal-in-Chief.” “I really believe that the Constitution is under assault,” said one protester, 62-year-old Glenn Conway, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, attending his first political rally in 30 years. “I think we have a president at this point who believes he’s above the law.” Trump is accused of abusing his presidential power in a July phone call in which he asked the newly elected president of Ukraine, a U.S. ally facing an aggressive Russia at its border, to “do us a favor” by investigating Democrats, including his potential 2020 rival Joe Biden. At the time, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was hoping for a coveted White House meeting that would bolster his standing with Ukraine’s most important ally. He also was counting on nearly $400 million in military aid Congress had approved to counter Russia. The White House had put the money on hold — as leverage, the Democrats say. In his letter on Tuesday, Trump defended his “absolutely perfect” phone call that sparked the impeachment inquiry. He also tried to justify anew the Ukrainian investigations he wanted into Biden. And he disputed the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress’ investigation. Conceding the House vote, he said he wanted to set his words
down “for the purpose of history.” Asked on CNN about Trump’s lengthy complaints about his treatment, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California dismissed what he called a “childish, whiny letter.” House Democrats continued to march toward Wednesday’s debate and votes. “It’s unfortunate that we have to be here today, but the actions of the president of the United States make that necessary,” said Chairman Jim McGovern, D-Mass., gaveling the Rules Committee, which met through the day, with lawmakers arguing over the parameters for the debate. McGovern said, “Every day we let President Trump act like the law doesn’t apply to him, we move a little closer” to rule by dictators. The top committee Republican, Tom Cole of Oklahoma, said, “When half of Americans are telling you what you are doing is wrong, you should listen.” Lawmakers crossing party lines face consequences. One freshman Democrat, Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, is indicating he will switch parties to become a Republican after opposing impeachment. Earlier this year, Michigan conservative Rep. Justin Amash left the GOP when he favored impeachment. One new Democratic congressman, Jared Golden of Maine, said he would vote to impeach on abuse of power but not obstruction. Hoping to dispatch with lengthy Senate proceedings, McConnell rejected Senate Democrats’ push for fresh impeachment testimony and made a last-ditch plea that House Democrats “turn back from the cliff” of Wednesday’s expected vote. “Impeachment is a political decision,” McConnell said. “The House made a partisan political decision to impeach. I would anticipate we will have a largely partisan outcome in
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Giuliani brags about forcing out Trump’s Ukraine ambassador WASHINGTON — Rudy Giuliani, the president’s personal attorney, is now openly admitting that he pushed President Donald Trump to dismiss the former ambassador to Ukraine — a key factor in the Democrats’ impeachment case against his boss. In a series of interviews ahead of Wednesday’s historic impeachment vote by the House of Representatives, Giuliani bragged that he “forced” out Marie Yovanovitch and provided the president with information allegedly showing that she impeded investigations that could have benefited Trump politically. Within weeks, she was recalled from her post. The admission from Giuliani, who does not work for the U.S. government, is the latest example of his highly unusual meddling in official diplomatic channels. It also underscores his ongoing efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate Trump’s political rivals — the very pressure campaign the House is poised to impeach Trump for later this week. “I forced her out because she’s corrupt,” Giuliani said in an interview with Fox News late Monday, offering his most unabashed claims of responsibility yet. Yovanovitch, a respected career diplomat, had been pressing the Ukrainian government to address long-standing concerns by the U.S. and others about corruption. — Associated Press
the Senate. I’m not impartial about this at all.” McConnell’s remarks Tuesday effectively slapped the door shut on negotiations for a deal proposed by the Democratic leader, Sen. Chuck Schumer, who wants to call top White House officials for the Senate trial. Schumer’s proposal was the first overture in what were expected to be negotiations between the two leaders. Trump wants a relatively broad, perhaps showy, Senate proceeding to not only acquit but also vindicate him of the impeachment charges. McConnell and most other GOP senators prefer a swift trial to move on from impeachment. Many centrist House Democrats also are ready to vote and move on. Still, Schumer wants to hear from John Bolton, Mick Mulvaney and other current and former Trump officials who were instructed by the
president not to appear in the House proceedings. “Why is the leader, why is the president so afraid to have these witnesses come testify?” asked Schumer from the Senate floor. “They certainly ought to be heard.” Trump “betrayed the Nation by abusing his high office to enlist a foreign power in corrupting democratic elections,” the impeachment resolution says. “President Trump, by such conduct, has demonstrated that he will remain a threat to national security and the Constitution if allowed to remain in office.” Trump has promoted lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s investigation of Biden and a widely debunked theory that it was actually Ukraine, not Russia, that interfered in the 2016 election, a conspiracy-laden idea that most other Republicans have actively avoided.
Giuliani associate got $1 million from indicted Ukrainian By Tom Hays Associated Press
NEW YORK — A business associate of Rudy Giuliani received a $1 million payment in September from an indicted Ukrainian oligarch who is a fugitive from justice in the U.S., federal prosecutors revealed
Tuesday. The disclosure came during a court hearing in New York for Lev Parnas, who is awaiting trial on charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to U.S. politicians, including some made to try to influence policy on Ukraine. At the hearing, a judge rejected
the government’s arguments that Parnas’ bail should be revoked because he failed to disclose the payment from Dmytro Firtash and other assets to the court when he was asked about his finances. He remains under house arrest in Florida on a $1 million bond. Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebekah
Donaleski told the judge that the $1 million payment came from an attorney for Firtash, who was arrested in Austria in 2014 to face charges in the U.S. accusing him of conspiring to pay bribes in India in connection with a titanium mining enterprise. Firtash has denied the charges and has been fighting extradition. A court
in Vienna freed him while appeals of his extradition were pending. The $1 million payment, made in increments of $200,000, was wired into an account in the name of Parnas’ wife. A lawyer for Parnas, Joseph Bondy, said the money was a loan for the purpose of buying a $4.5 million house.
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