CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph

shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers

and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. West

winds around 5 mph.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

 

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this  afternoon and evening across western and central North Dakota.

Scattered thunderstorms along and south of I-94 throughout the afternoon and evening. One or two severe thunderstorms are possible. Hail up to 1.5 inches and 60 mph winds will be possible with the strongest storms.

Damaging winds to 60 mph, and dangerous lightning.

 

Additional thunderstorms are possible through tonight across western and central North Dakota, however these storms are not expected to be severe.

 

There is a chance of thunderstorms across central North Dakota on

Saturday. A few storms could be strong to severe across southeast

North Dakota, with large hail to quarter size, damaging winds to

60 mph, and dangerous lightning.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The popular 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse concerts continue.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Site Manager Steve Reidburn said, on Sunday August 5th at 1-p.m., cowboy poet D.W. Grothe will entertain.

Slated for Saturday August 25th at 1-p.m., Joel and Issac entertain, with Civil War music.

Steve added that the concerts have attracted as many as 100 individuals.

He noted that the Junior Sheriff’s program has had a number of young people getting their “sheriff’s badge,” participating in a scavenger hunt at the 1883 courthouse.

He pointed out that last Saturday a wedding was held at the courthouse with 170 people in attendance.

The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse continues to book events, on a year ‘round basis.

During the summer through Labor Day the building is open Wednesday – through Sunday from 10-a.m., to 5-p.m., close Monday and Tuesday.

Those wishing to book events or tours can contact Steve, at 701-252-1107, of E-Mail sreidburn@nd.gov

He added that visitors to the 1883 Courthouse have come from 30 states, in addition to visitors from France and Japan.

 

 

Jamestown   (JRMC) — Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, August 9, to help save lives.

The blood drive is open to the community from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m in the United Blood Services Bloodmobile, which will be located near the main entrance of JRMC.

JRMC Clinical Service Assistant Katie Mittleider says the blood drive is a great event for the community and staff.

People can donate blood up to three times each year.

The JRMC blood drive collects whole blood. During a whole blood donation, nearly 500 ml of blood is collected from the donor and then separated later into components like red cells, plasma and platelets. These are used for patient transfusions.

Mittleider says, “This is our 12th time holding a blood drive since 2011 at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center.  United Blood Services provides our medical center with red cells, platelets and plasma for transfusions, so we welcome the opportunity to partner with them.”

Last year’s event collected 34 units of blood. To date, the JRMC blood drive alone has collected 819 pints of blood for the United Blood Services.

While most adults can donate blood, some individuals are ineligible. Certain diseases, like AIDS and hepatitis, prevent people from donating.

Others who are ineligible include people who:

  • have used needles to take nonprescription drugs
  • have had syphilis or gonorrhea in the past 12 months
  • have had the Ebola virus disease or infection

To donate blood and schedule an appointment or for donor eligibility, call (701) 952-4814 or go to www.bloodhero.com and use JRMC as the code.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living in Jamestown invites the community to a Listen Session, on Thursday September 13th, at the James River Community Center in Jamestown, from 1-p.m., to 3-p.m.

The session seeks input from residents concerning improving the community for people with disabilities.

For more information contact Beth in Jamestown at 701-252-4693.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Senator Heidi Heitkamp will meet with the staff and tour Mary’s Place, in Jamestown, on Thursday August 9th, at 2:30-p.m.

In conjunction the SAFE Shelter in Jamestown, Mary’s Place helps provide women and children who are survivors of domestic or sexual violence with a temporary and safe place to stay.

Earlier in the day, During American Wind Week, Heitkamp will attend Fox Tail Wind Farm’s ground breaking  ceremony near Ellendale, at 10:15 a.m.

The location is 88th Street Southeast and 74th Avenue, Southeast, in Ellendale.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say an 18-month-old girl reported missing in Grand Forks was found safe Thursday evening.Grand Forks County sheriff’s Lt. B.J. Maxson says a relative brought Jaylee Azure and the 21-year-old woman suspected of taking her to the sheriff’s office Thursday evening.Maxson says the girl was not injured, and the woman has been taken into custody.Authorities earlier said Jaylee was abducted Thursday afternoon from a social service office in Grand Forks.The sheriff’s department  canceled the Amber Alert for Jaylee Thursday evening.

Valley City  (WDAY)  —A Pizza Ranch wall nearly caved in, and two women are hurt after a van ran into the restaurant in Valley City.

WDAY News spoke to police, who say a man was trying to park the van when he had a medical condition.

He ran into the building Wednesday night, hitting a 78-year-old woman sitting at a table inside.

She and the driver’s passenger were hurt.

The driver was also taken to the hospital for his medical issue.

Pizza Ranch was back open Thursday.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Two Grand Forks police officers have been cleared in a fatal shooting.

Officers Michael Ruit and Jorgan Drees have been on administrative leave since last month’s shooting death of 41-year-old John Murphy. He was shot after the officers responded to a report of a suicidal man with a gun.

The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation concluded that Murphy refused orders to drop the gun. KFGO reports body camera footage showed that the officers gave loud commands for 8 minutes before the first shot was fired.

Grand Forks police have said Murphy was armed, but never fired his weapon before he was killed.

The Grand Forks County State’s Attorney reviewed the report and determined that the shooting was justified.

 

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Grand Forks police say a driver fleeing from an officer was killed when he crashed into a tree shortly after the chase was terminated.

Authorities say the officer tried to pull over the driver about 5 a.m. Thursday, but the man refused to stop and took off. Police say the driver rapidly accelerated near the downtown area and turned off his headlights.

At that point, the officer ended the pursuit and a short time later found the vehicle had crashed into a tree. The driver was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 33-year-old Tony James Smith of Grand Forks.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Burleigh County authorities have charged three juveniles with conspiracy to commit murder in what they say is a baseball bat attack in a rural area.Sheriff’s Maj. Kelly Leben says the juveniles identify themselves as gang members, and one of them struck an adult in the head with a bat early Sunday at a recreational area along the Missouri River south of Bismarck.The adult survived but authorities aren’t releasing information about his condition. Authorities also did not immediately release details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.The juveniles are in custody at the Youth Correctional Center in Mandan.The investigation is continuing and additional charges are possible.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Stanley man is accused of punching a Minot police officer in the face outside of a bar.

Officers responded to Nola’s Bar on Wednesday night for a report of a man refusing to leave and causing a scene.

Authorities say 36-year-old Eric Deck refused repeated commands to leave a parking lot near the bar and punched an officer who approached him. Deck fled on foot but was chased down by officers who subdued him with a stun gun.

KMOT-TV reports the officer was treated at the scene for an injury to his lip.

Deck made his initial court appearance Thursday and will enter a plea later to felony assault of a police officer. Court documents indicate he’s representing himself. A home telephone listing couldn’t be found.

 

 

Moorhead MN  (WDAY)  – A 20-year veteran of the Moorhead Police Department is in jail and is being charged with driving under the influence.

WDAY reports, that according to the Moorhead Police Department, around 7 p.m. Thursday night, August 2, someone called police when they saw a drunk man getting into his car outside Mick’s Office Bar in Moorhead.

Police ran the plates and learned that is was the personal vehicle of Sergeant Thad Stafford. They tracked him down and pulled him over on the 200 block of 33rd St S.

He was arrested and is currently at the Clay County Jail and will be put on administrative leave.

The investigation is ongoing.

 

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — The owner of two pit bulls that attacked an adult and a child in Mandan is asking that her dogs not be euthanized.

The Bismarck Tribune reports 49-year-old Antoinette Fleck made the request during an appearance in municipal court on charges of violating the city’s vicious dog ordinance. The prosecutor wants the dogs put down.

Fleck says a friend outside of city limits has offered to take in the dogs. They’re currently in quarantine at Mandan’s animal impound.

The dog attack late last month left a 7-year-old girl with a broken leg and hundreds of stitches.

The case has been moved to district court.

 

 

NEW TOWN, N.D. (AP) — The family of a New Town woman whose body was found in a pickup truck pulled from Lake Sakakawea earlier this week has made plans for her funeral.

The Minot Daily News reports that Olivia Lone Bear’s funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Johnny Bird Veterans Memorial Hall west of New Town, in the Four Bears Segment on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Her wake will be Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. in the hall. She’ll be buried in the family cemetery near New Town.

The 32-year-old mother of five went missing Oct. 25, 2017, and numerous searches turned up no clues before the pickup was found.

The FBI is investigating.

 

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing is getting a new commander.Col. Darrin Anderson will take the reins from Col. Britt Hatley during a change-of-command ceremony Saturday in Fargo.Hatley has been commander of the unit better known as the Happy Hooligans since February 2017.Anderson will be the first non-pilot to lead the wing.

 

In sports..

Midco Sports Network  (CSi 75) is sending a crew to Las Vegas to broadcast the Oct. 27 hockey game between intense rivals University of North Dakota and University of Minnesota, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. Central.

Because it’s UND’s home game, Midco has exclusive rights.

Play-by-play announcer Alex Heinert said, ever since this game popped on the schedule, Midco has been working toward broadcasting it.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department is making 2,700 licenses available for the upcoming tundra swan hunting season, the same as last year.

North Dakota residents and out-of-state hunters are eligible to apply. The deadline is Aug. 15.

The statewide season is Sept. 29 through Dec. 30.

 

Class A American Legion baseball tournament

Thursday…

Jamestown American Legion Post 14  10 Williston 0

Post 14 takes on Grafton in another loser out game at noon today.

Surrey 3 Kindred 2 F/9

Jamestown 10 Williston 0 F/5

Park River 8 Bismarck Reps 5

Fargo 10 Grafton 3

 

Class B

Langdon 3  Hillsboro/Central Valley 0 (elimination game)

Thompson 9  Carrington 3

Velva 11  LaMoure 2

 

Friday’s schedule:

1pm – Langdon vs. Carrington (elimination game)

4pm – Renville County vs. LaMoure (elimination game)

7pm – Thompson vs.  Velva

American Association…

Fargo-Moorhead 5, St. Paul 2

 

WNBA…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Candace Parker had 23 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for her ninth double-double of the season and the Los Angeles Sparks routed the defending champion Minnesota Lynx 79-57 on Thursday night.

Los Angeles (16-11) led by at least eight points from 15-7 on. Minnesota (15-11) was held to its lowest points total since 2011.

Chelsea Gray added 18 points and nine assists for Los Angeles. Nneka Ogwumike had 15 points in 28 minutes in her first game after since July 15 because of a mystery illness that she described as flu-like with extreme fatigue.

Parker had 16 points and six rebounds in the first half to help Los Angeles to a 40-29 lead. She is four points shy of reaching 5,000 for her career.

Sylvia Fowles was the only Lynx player in double figures with 14 points. Maya Moore was held to eight points on 4-of-7 shooting.

 

MLB…
UNDATED (AP) — The Boston Red Sox didn’t let an early 4-0 deficit stop them from opening a 6 ½-game lead over the second-place New York Yankees in the AL East.Steve Pearce launched a go-ahead, three-run homer while the Bosox scored eight times in the fourth inning of a 15-7 assault on the Yanks. Pearce homered three times and had six RBIs to help the Red Sox move a major league-leading 42 games over .500 at 76-34.
Each of Boston’s first five batters had at least three hits, with Mookie Betts going 4-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored. Andrew Benintendi had three hits and three RBIs for Boston, which has split its 10 meetings with the Yankees this season.Didi Gregorius (DEE’-dee greh-GOHR’-ee-uhs) homered twice and had four RBIs in the Yankees’ second straight loss since a three-game winning streak. Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton also homered for New York
.Checking out yesterday’s other major league action:— Kendrys (KEHN’-drees) Morales belted a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh and Aledmys (ah-LEHD’-mees) Diaz added a two-run blast as the Blue Jays dealt the Mariners their third loss in a row, 7-3. Teoscar (tay-AHS’-kur) Hernandez provided four of Toronto’s 12 hits and Randal Grichuk was 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Seattle wasted a pair of Nelson Cruz home runs and dropped 5 ½ games behind the AL West-leading Astros and a half-game behind the Athletics for the second wild-card slot.
— The Cubs still top the NL Central by one game over Milwaukee after the Padres earned a 6-1 victory at Wrigley Field. The Cubs led 1-0 until Austin Hedges slammed a three-run homer in the sixth inning. Robbie Erlin held Chicago to one run and two hits in five innings to get the win.
— Cody Bellinger was one of four Dodgers with at least four RBIs in a 21-5 dismantling of the Brewers. Bellinger hit a grand slam and had five RBIs, while Brian Dozier homered for the second straight night and drove in four. Joc Pederson homered twice and had four ribbies to help Los Angeles reach a season high for runs.
— The Diamondbacks slipped one game behind the NL West-leading Dodgers with an 8-1 loss to the Giants. Madison Bumgarner provided an RBI single and limited Arizona to one run despite allowing seven hits and three walks over five innings. Evan Longoria homered and Austin Slater was 2-for-3 with a two-run single in San Francisco’s fourth consecutive win.— Maikel (MY’-kehl) Franco unloaded a three-run, walk-off homer to complete the Phillies’ ninth-inning rally off Kyle Barraclough in a 5-2 triumph over the Marlins. Nick Williams tied it with a bases-loaded grounder before Franco kept Philadelphia a half-game ahead of second-place Atlanta in the NL East. Rhys Hoskins also homered for the Phils, his eighth in his last 12 games.— Johan Camargo lined a two-run double and Ronald Acuna (ah-KOON’-yuh) Jr. was 2-for-3 with two runs scored as the Braves earned their fourth straight win, 4-2 over the Mets. Acuna scored a tiebreaking run on Freddie Freeman’s third-inning single that put Atlanta ahead to stay. Winning pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (fohl-tih-NAY’-vihch) allowed two runs and five hits over six innings, including Brandon Nimmo’s solo homer.— Trea Turner crushed a two-run homer and had four RBIs as the Nationals clobbered the Reds, 10-4. Bryce Harper added a solo shot and two RBIs to back Max Scherzer, who limited Cincinnati to two runs and four hits while fanning 10 over six innings. The Nationals’ third straight win keeps them five games behind the NL East-leading Phillies.— Pinch-hitter Jose Martinez delivered a two-run, walk-off single off Wade Davis in the bottom of the ninth to give the Cardinals a 3-2 win over the Rockies. Harrison Bader singled and stole second after Greg Garcia sparked the rally with a one-out single. The Cardinals have won five of their last seven following their ninth walk-off victory of the season.— Jalen Beeks picked up his first big league victory and the Rays completed a three-game sweep by downing the Angels, 4-2. Beeks came out of the bullpen and held Los Angeles to a pair of runs and two hits over five innings. C.J. Cron had a two-run single for Tampa Bay.— Jurickson Profar hit a three-run home run and a run-scoring single as Texas scored 10 runs during the first two innings of a 17-8 laugher against the Orioles. Rougned Odor (ROOG’-nehd oh-DOHR’) homered and walked a career-high five times in the Rangers’ fifth victory in six games. Yovani Gallardo won his third straight start but lasted only 5 1/3 innings despite having a 13-1 lead through four.— The White Sox pulled out a 6-4 win over the Royals on eighth-inning homers by Jose Abreu (ah-BRAY’-oo) and pinch-hitter Daniel Palka. Abreu’s solo blast tied it before Palka’s three-run shot gave Chicago a 6-3 lead. Palka tied the White Sox record of three pinch homers in one season, set by Oscar Gamble in 1977.

 

MLB NEWS

World Series could end in October for first time since 2014

NEW YORK (AP) — The October Classic could actually end in October for the first time since 2014.

The commissioner’s office has announced that the World Series will start Oct. 23, and a Game 7 would be played on Oct. 31, barring postponements. The World Series ended on Nov. 2 in 2016 and on Nov. 1 in both 2015 and last year.

The National League wild-card game will open Major League Baseball’s postseason for the first time since 2013 and is scheduled for Oct. 2. The AL wild-card game is the following day.

The NL Division Series is scheduled to start Oct. 4 and the AL on Oct. 5. The NL Championship Series opens Oct. 12, followed by the AL the next day.

Also around the majors:

— Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his right hamstring while sliding into home plate Sunday against San Diego. The 31-year-old Sandoval was hitting .248 with nine homers and 40 RBIs.

— The Yankees have removed Sonny Gray from their starting rotation and replaced him with newly acquired Lance Lynn. Lynn was acquired from Minnesota this week and pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of Gray on Wednesday. The ballclub also put pitcher J.A. Happ on the 10-day disabled list with hand, foot and mouth disease.

— Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes (yoh-EH’-nehs SEHS’-peh-dehs) has undergone the first of two heel surgeries that will likely sideline him for eight to 10 months. Dr. Robert Anderson removed bone calcification in Cespedes’ right heel during the operation. The left heel will be repaired in 8 to 12 weeks.

— Mets left-hander Steven Matz has been diagnosed with a mild flexor pronator strain in his left forearm and could be placed on the disabled list. Matz didn’t get out of the first inning of his most recent start, surrendering seven runs on eight hits in what became a 25-4 loss at Washington on Tuesday.

 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-NEWS

UNDATED (AP) — Former Ohio State linebacker Chris Spielman says the school’s only choice was to put coach Urban Meyer on paid leave during an investigation over the handling of a longtime assistant who has been accused of domestic violence.

Spielman says Meyer needs and deserves to be heard from at the appropriate time, adding that Urban and Shelley Meyer are great people who do a lot for the community.

The former NFL linebacker and TV analyst says Meyer knows Ohio State’s program is bigger than any one individual.

Meyer is on leave while Ohio State investigates what he knew about 2015 abuse allegations against fired assistant Zach Smith. Meyer told reporters last week he didn’t know anything about the 2015 allegations, but Smith’s ex-wife Courtney this week produced text messages she shared with Shelley Meyer about that incident.

In other college football news:

—Defending national champion Alabama is a unanimous No. 1 in the preseason coaches’ poll, with Clemson No. 2 and Ohio State No. 3. The Crimson Tide received 61 first-place votes from a panel of major-college coaches in the poll. Alabama won its fifth national championship under coach Nick Saban last season, beating Georgia in overtime of the College Football Playoff national title game. The Bulldogs were ranked fourth by the coaches and Oklahoma was fifth. Rounding out the top 10 were Washington, Wisconsin, Miami, Penn State and Auburn.

— Transfer wide receivers Trevon Grimes and Van Jefferson are now eligible to play after receiving waivers from the NCAA on Thursday. Grimes spent last season at Ohio State, catching three passes for 20 yards. Jefferson spent the past three seasons at Mississippi, hauling in 91 catches for 999 yards and four touchdowns the last two years.

— Former Baylor football coach Art Briles is going to Italy to try to revive his career. Briles was fired by Baylor in 2016 amid a sexual assault scandal at the Baptist school and hasn’t coached since. He told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram he has been hired to coach an American football team in Florence, Italy.

 

NFL-NEWS

UNDATED (AP) — Earl Thomas maintains he’s prepared to leave the Seattle Seahawks if his contract demands aren’t met.

The holdout safety reiterated Thursday he wants to be traded if the team isn’t willing to offer him a contract extension. Thomas said his holdout is entirely based around securing his long-term future with his current contract set to expire at the conclusion of the 2018 season.

The three-time first-team All-Pro was the anchor for the Seattle defense that appeared in consecutive Super Bowls. His current contract expires after this season.

In other NFL news:

— Tennessee safety Johnathan Cyprien will miss the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. Coach Mike Vrabel (VRAY’-bul) says veteran Eric Reid is among the safeties the Titans want to look at as a potential replacement.

— The Chargers have placed cornerback Jason Verrett on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon. The 2014 Pro Bowl selection missed all but five games over the past two seasons with knee injuries.

— Chargers safety Derwin James has finally made his training camp debut. The team decided to be cautious with their first-round draft pick as he recovered from a minor hamstring strain.

— Browns starting right guard Kevin Zeitler did not participate in practice because of a calf injury suffered in practice Wednesday. Zeitler has started all 48 games over the past three seasons.

— Washington coach Jay Gruden (GROO’-dehn) says wide receiver Josh Doctson is OK after landing hard on his left shoulder.

 

NBA NEWS

Mavericks get center from Rockets

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have acquired center Chinanu Onuaku from the Houston Rockets for the rights to forward Maarty Leunen.

The Mavericks also get cash along with the right to send Houston the 2020 second-round pick they obtained from Golden State in 2016.

 

NHL-NEWS

UNDATED (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have added another productive forward as they continue their rebuilding effort.

The Sabres have acquired Jeff Skinner from the Hurricanes for forward prospect Cliff Pu and three draft picks, including a second-rounder next year.

Skinner is an eight-year NHL veteran and was the NHL’s rookie of the year in 2011. He’s a three-time 30 goal-scorer and coming off a season in which he had 24 goals and 49 points in 82 games.

In other NHL news:

— The Flames have placed assistant captain Troy Brouwer (BROW’-ur) on unconditional waivers with the intention of buying out the remaining two years of his contract. The move will save the Flames $3 million in space under the salary cap in each of the next two seasons. Brouwer has struggled in two seasons since signing an $18 million, four-year contract with the Flames in free agency.

— The Colorado Avalanche are bringing back defenseman Patrik Nemeth on a one-year deal. Nemeth ranked first on the squad with 185 blocked shots while providing 15 points in a career-high 68 games. His plus-27 rating was the highest by an Avalanche defenseman since Adam Foote was plus-30 in 2002-03.

 

GOLF-BRIDGESTONE

Poulter leads, Woods denies

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Ian Poulter fired an opening-round 8-under 62 to take the lead at the PGA’s Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone. Poulter carded eight birdies in soft, vulnerable conditions and saved par from the bunker on his final hole to build a one-shot lead over Rickie Fowler and Patrick Cantlay.

Tiger Woods has his best opening round of the year, a 66 that puts him four strokes back.

Speaking of Woods, he is denying an ESPN report that he and Phil Mickelson have firmed up an exhibition match Thanksgiving weekend at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. Woods said after his opening-round at the Bridgestone Invitational that nothing has been signed and nothing is confirmed.

Golf.com reported last month that Woods and Mickelson were contemplating a winner-take-all $10 million match.

 

LPGA-WOMEN’S BRITISH OPENLee leads Women’s British OpenMinjee Lee is the leader through one round of the Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham.The No. 8-ranked Australian shot a 7-under 65 and included a right-to-left putt for eagle from 25 feet on the par-5 15th hole.Lee is one shot ahead of Mamiko Higa and two better than five others.

 

In world and national news…

NEW YORK (AP) — Intelligence agencies are sounding the alarms that foreign adversaries, especially Russia, are continuing to wage cyber operations against U.S. election systems. But the Democratic Party’s chief technology officer says there’s only so much the political parties can do. The November midterm elections are approaching and political campaigns say they’re largely fighting on their own to protect sensitive information and counter false content on social media aimed at undermining U.S. democracy.

 

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — At a rally in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tore into the media, saying journalists have diminished what he accomplished at his Singapore summit with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un. Trump said Thursday night that the media offers up “fake, fake disgusting news.” He also questioned the tough questioning he received during his meeting in Finland with Russia’s Vladimir Putin last month.

 

UNDATED (AP) — It’s still not clear whether Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade if he gets a seat on the bench. But his record suggests he would vote to support restrictions on abortion. As a federal judge, Kavanaugh dissented last year in the case of a teenage migrant who wanted to get an abortion, and in a speech, he praised Justice William Rehnquist’s dissent in the 1973 Roe case, which established a woman’s right to abortion.

 

SINGAPORE (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says North Korea is still violating numerous U.N. Security Council resolutions and has quite a ways to go before it can claim it has denuclearized. Pompeo was speaking Friday in Singapore before attending an Asian security forum with North Korea’s foreign minister. The White House announced Thursday that President Donald Trump received a new letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and responded quickly with a letter of his own.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge in Paul Manafort’s financial-fraud trial has gone after prosecutors several times this week for highlighting President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman’s extravagant lifestyle. Judge T.S. Ellis, who has a sharp wit and often cuts lawyers down to size, says it’s not a crime to be rich. The Manafort case centers on his consulting work for wealthy Ukrainian clients and whether he fraudulently hid millions from banks and the IRS.