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REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the northwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around
5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in
the morning. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Isolated non-severe thunderstorms are possible thru early
Tuesday afternoon.
Next significant chance for thunderstorms will come Saturday
afternoon into Saturday night, then from Wednesday through Saturday.
This Day in History…
From the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History
Spirtwood Lake ND – On June 4, 1894 – Anderson & Arms had completed their new steamer – “The America” – for Spiritwood Lake operation.
Jamestown (CSi) A man reported missing Monday evening in the Jamestown area was located, and is safe.
Jamestown Police Sgt. Brandon Dockter says Gordon Maitland Anderson of Calgary Alberta Canada was located by Minot Police and is doing well.
Anderson’s traveling companion informed Jamestown Police he lost radio contact with Anderson and was attempting to locate him after he was last seen at an I-94 exit near Jamestown.
Police say, his family said that Anderson has dementia and an unknown heart problem.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent, Robert Lech reported to the school board Monday evening on the May 23rd incident at the Jamestown High School grounds.
All Jamestown Public Schools went into lockdown that afternoon when an 18 year-old male approached the front doors of the High School with a airsoft gun.
Jamestown Public Schools then carried out the instructions of law enforcement in conducting the lockdown.
Lech said, The entirety of the lockdown was approximately 45 minutes, covering the time from when the high school went into lockdown and the time the lockdown was lifted at all school buildings.
Lech said that communication was sent to parents a few minutes after lockdown was lifted and a press release was provided. He pointed out in his report that the decisions of locking down all schools came as a recommendation by law enforcement. Lech said the lockdown was a learning experience, looking at what was done well and areas of improvement.
Debriefngs were held with the Central Office and high school administration the night of May 23rd. Another debriefing was held for all administrators on May 29th.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item
not contained on the agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the hearing. If the full 15
minutes are not needed, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take
no official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or
Committee.) No One Spoke Opening bids for the sale of impounded/abandoned vehicles. No Bids.
The May 30, bid for the Jamestown Water Main Improvement project was opened.
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- And given to the Engineering Department for review. Section One Bid..$1,630,571.
- Section Two Bid…$54,691.. The total bid…$6,852,262. Ben Aaseth with Interstate Engineering said the bid was 4 percent higher than estimated.The City Council approved awarding the bid for the 2019 Watermain Improvement Project to Scherbenske Enigennering of Jamestown, using the pipe bursting method, contingent upon approval by the ND Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ).
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS :
To provide more time to discuss controversial or disputed issues, the Council will consider the items on the consent agenda together at the beginning of the public meeting. These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the City Council or public requests to be heard on one of these items, the Council will remove the item from the consent agenda and consider that item individually.
- Item B was removed for discussion by Council Member Buchanan, Resolution to uphold the current $5,000 security deposit required to place an antenna on a city water tower. He said at a previous meeting the item was to be sent to a committee meeting, which it was during the May 21 Finance and Legal Committee meeting, when Council Member Steele moved to send the item to the June 3, City Council Meeting for consideration. Buchanan said after reviewing the committee minutes that he was satisfied.
RESOLUTIONS:
PUBLIC HEARING: Concerning the request to vacate a section of 26th Street SW east of 3rd Ave SW, adjacent to Lot 1, Block 3, and Lot 8, Block 4, all I-94 Business Park Addition, to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. Dean Hafner of Jamestown presented a handout, showing a non-buildable section of land due to a steep grade. Engineer, Travis Dillman indicated that there is a five percent buildable are on the slope. Hafner said a new business, looking at Jamestown is interested in building on a parcel there, with a 150 foot addition, to a present structure, on a lease-purchase agreement. He said an easement can be left for access to the Buffalo Pasture. The owner of Buffalo City Diesel, owning the parcel adjacent, is in favor of the vacation. Fire Chief Jim Reuther said he’s not in favor of vacating any streets in town. Hafner said he’s willing to provide an easement for emergency vehicle access.
Following the Public Hearing the City Council failed to move on the request.
PUBLIC HEARING: Concerning the notice of floodway encroachment at 916 2nd Ave NW. Following the Public Hearing the City Council discussed whether to take such action as deemed necessary for the floodway encroachment at 916 2nd Ave NW, owned by Rodney and Shari Pettys.No one spoke concerning the item
ORDINANCES:
- FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Jamestown College Subdivision, Block 3, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, from R-3 (General Multiple Dwelling District) to C-C (Central Core Commercial District). The property is located at 1100 7th St NE.
- FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 22-49 of the Code of the City of Jamestown, pertaining to Weapons—Unlawful Discharge. (To allow Jamestown Regional Airport Employees and agents to mitigate wildlife hazards.)
- FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance enact a chapter of the Code of the City of Jamestown pertaining to Stormwater. The Ordinance will fund the City Street Department, including maintenance of storm water runoff, along with street sweeping and snow removal.
- Residents will be charged on their city utility bills, $3.00 per month, starting with the September 15, 2019 billing. Fees for nonresidential properties are determined by a formula based on the square footage of the property and the properties use. They will be notified by the city by mail regarding the fee on their property by June 7, and would have 30 days to appeal the amount of their stormwater fee if they dispute the size of the property or the definition of its uses.
- The fee will be charged to all Jamestown property owners, including properties exempted; schools, churches, government buildings and economic development, exempt properties, becoming a wider source of revenue for the city than is property tax.
The fees are expected raise about $500,000.
SECOND READING: Of an Ordinance, to amend and re-enact Chapter 2, Article IX, of the City Code pertaining to the Forestry Department. The Ordinance was approved.
- SECOND READING: Of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Sections 3, 4, 5 and 7, Appendix C, of the City Code pertaining to zoning regulations. The Ordinance was approved.
NO APPOINTMENTS THIS MONTH
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:
Council Member Phillips said the 2020 Census Committee has formed, in arrangements to conducting the 2020 census in the City of Jamestown. Phillips and County Auditor, COO Nicole Meland Chair the committee.
Council Member Buchanan said the recent lockdown at Jamestown High School that was threatened by an individual outside the building carrying a gun, points to the need for continued support for law enforcement in that area.
Mayor Heinrich said street pothole are continuing to be filled.
He added with the latest large crop of dandelions on lawns, that property owners should take care of ridding the weed.
He also pointed out for residents to clean up junk on their property.
OTHER BUSINESS:
- Approved was the request from Stutsman Harley Davidson to conduct a dance in the dealership parking lot on June 22, 201
Considered was the request to amend Articles 3 and 4 of the existing Agreement dated July 26, 2016 between the City and AE2S for the Stormwater Utility Implementation Project.
City Administrator Sarah Helllekson said the changes stem from data and software items being modified. The increase over the original agreement is around $46,000, for a new total cost of about $147,000. Council Member Brubakken indicated a lengthy period of time for AE2S in putting the program together. Council Member Buchanan asked for more details in the aspects of the implementation, and additional costs.
Mayor Heinrich added that AE2S has the expertise more accurately finalizing the amount.
The City Council voted to move the request to the June Finance and Legal Committee meeting for more information from AE2S.
The City Council approved and authorized entering into an agreement with South Central Dakota Regional Council to provide professional services in connection with the Community Development Block Grant – Downtown Storefront Improvement Project.
A Resolution was passed to approve the request from Jamestown Gymnastics Club for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Gladstone Inn & Suites Conference Room on September 9, 2019.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Mayor, Dwaine Heinrich reminds resident regarding the city Ordinance, pertaining to keeping lawns mowed.
On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 he said, if the grass length is not in line with the city Ordinance, property owns will be notified by mail and will have a period of time to mow the grass.
Those not complying will have the grass mowed by the city, with the fee, placed on their property taxes.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot police say they’re investigating the death of a male found in a storage warehouse.
Authorities received a call about 10:30 p.m. Sunday about a male individual who appeared dead. Officers and medical personnel responded and the male was pronounced dead.
Police say there are no signs of foul play. An autopsy will be done to determine the cause of death.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A federal circuit court has rejected the appeal of a Minnesota man convicted of running a wide-ranging methamphetamine operation and ordering the killing of a man in North Dakota.
Modesto Torrez, of Angus, Minnesota, was sentenced in 2017 to two life prison terms after a jury convicted him of numerous charges, including drug conspiracy and murder.
Authorities say Torrez ordered the hit of 24-year-old Austin Forsman in March 2016 while Forsman sat in a vehicle at a Grand Forks truck stop. Then-U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch decided against seeking the death penalty against Torrez.
Thirteen people were indicted the conspiracy to distribute large quantities of meth in North Dakota and Minnesota.
A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Torrez’s arguments in a ruling released Friday.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A longtime Fargo pilot and flight instructor says he’s considering legal action to get his license back, claiming he’s the victim of age discrimination.
Ninety-one-year-old Victor Gelking says federal regulators revoked his pilot and flight instructor licenses after he was involved in a moving violation at Hector International Airport.
KFGO reports he’s accused of crossing a closed runway without permission from the control tower. Gelking says he passed his medical exams and says his age is not relevant to his license status.
The FAA isn’t commenting, but the agency’s website indicates that Gelking’s license expired on May 31. He earned his pilot license in 1945.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — With school shootings increasingly in the headlines, North Dakota and federal officials are developing the rules for a state program that would allow armed first responders to be posted in schools.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that the state’s superintendent, Kirsten Baesler, expects the draft to be complete by June 13.
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is working with the attorney general’s office and Department of Homeland Security officials to create an outline for the program.
North Dakota lawmakers passed a bill earlier this year that permits school districts to designate an armed first responder. The person cannot directly supervise students and must undergo training.
The legislation requires districts to create a security plan that’s approved by law enforcement and the Homeland Security Department’s North Dakota office.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A good week for fieldwork has helped North Dakota farmers make up for lost time this planning season.
The latest federal crop report says there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday.
Soybean planting was up to 70 percent, though still behind last year’s pace of 86 percent and the five-year average of 83 percent. Soybeans are 13 percent emerged, well behind 42 percent last year and 45 percent average.
Farmers have planted 81 percent of the corn crop, behind 94 percent last year and 93 percent average. Corn was 27 percent emerged, well behind 61 percent last year and 68 percent average.
North Dakota’s spring wheat crop is 93 percent planted, near 96 percent last year and 95 percent average.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and state flags at half-staff until sunset today.
Burgum is encouraging North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses to show respect for the victims of Friday’s shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Twelve people were killed and several others wounded when a city employee opened fire in the municipal building. He was killed in a gunbattle with police.
The governor’s directive is in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump.
In Sports..
Breaking Sports News: According to KETV in Lincoln, Neb., Darin Erstad announced Monday afternoon that he has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Nebraska baseball team.
Erstad was the head coach of the Huskers for the past eight seasons, leading Nebraska to a Big Ten championship and four NCAA Regionals.
The Lincoln Journal Star in Lincoln, Neb., reported Monday, June 3, that former Major League Baseball World Series champion and Jamestown native Darin Erstad resigned as University of Nebraska baseball coach after eight seasons.
Erstad says, “I have made the extremely difficult decision to step away from coaching,” Erstad said in a news release. “I love this team. I love our staff and I love Nebraska. The bottom line is I do not want to miss seeing our kids grow up. I want to thank our administration and academic staff for all of their support over the last eight years. GBR forever.”
Erstad is a well known Jamestown native and graduate of Jamestown High School. Darin is a former professional baseball player. He played with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise (1996-2006) before signing with the Chicago White Sox in 2007. He was a two-time MLB All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove Award winner.
Erstad’s record at Nebraska was 267-193-1. The Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame member was a first team All-American for Cornhuskers’ baseball, as well as a punter on Nebraska’s 1994 national championship team, before being selected No. 1 overall in the 1995 MLB first-year player draft.
Erstad won three Gold Gloves, was twice selected a MLB All-Star and won the 2002 World Series all with the Anaheim Angels.
Valley City (VCSU) The annual Viking Scramble Golf Tournament is set to be played Saturday, June 8, in Valley City.
The 18-hole, 4-person scramble is open to the public and will be played at both golf courses in Valley City. Registration is $90 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, door prizes, hole prizes and an Under Armour entry gift.
Online registration is available at secure.vcsu.edu/vikingscramble/vp.htm?p=1452.
The event tees off with registration and a social hour from 8–9 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, at the Valley City Town and Country Club. A shotgun start is set for 9:15 a.m. at both the Country Club and Bjornson Park Public Golf Course.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION…
Lincoln 8, Fargo-Moorhead 7
Brandon Carlo had a short-handed goal for the Bruins, who host Game 5 on Thursday.
NBA FINALS-WARRIORS-INJURIES
Thompson iffy for Game 3; Looney out indefinitely
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ The Golden State Warriors could be without guard Klay Thompson for Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday against Toronto.
Thompson has a mild strain in his left hamstring that caused him to miss the last eight minutes of Sunday’s 109-104 win over the Raptors. He is listed as questionable for Wednesday.
Backup big man Kevon Looney is out indefinitely after suffering a non-displaced cartilage fracture on the right side of his ribcage during Sunday’s win.
The Warriors also could be minus All-Star forward Kevin Durant, who hasn’t played since Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals because of a calf injury. Coach Steve Kerr has said that Durant will have to practice at least once before seeing any game action.
MLB-SCHEDULE
Cubs batter Angels
UNDATED (AP) _ Jon Lester and the Chicago Cubs were able to end their recent slumps by winning on Monday.
Lester worked seven strong innings and the Cubs won for just the second time in eight games by pounding the Angels, 8-1. Lester scattered four hits and blanked Los Angeles until Jonathan Lucroy (LOO’-kroy) lifted a sacrifice fly in the seventh.
The lefty was torched for 16 earned runs over 14 innings in losing his previous three starts.
Javier Báez drove in three runs with a solo homer, a double and a fielder’s choice to highlight Chicago’s 11-hit attack. His RBI double came in a five-run sixth after the Cubs were held to six runs in a three-game sweep by St. Louis over the weekend.
Elsewhere around the majors:
_ The Dodgers have a six-game winning streak after Walker Buehler and Corey Seager led them to a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks. Seager hit a three-run homer off Robbie Ray in the top of the fourth to support Buehler, who tossed two-hit ball over eight innings. Buehler struck out 11 and had a no-hitter until Christian Walker homered with two out in the fifth.
_ Manny Machado belted a grand slam over Bryce Harper while the Padres were putting together a seven-run sixth in an 8-2 drubbing of the Phillies. Rookie Josh Naylor sparked the rally with a two-run single that chased starter Aaron Nola before Machado went deep against JD Hammer. The Phils have dropped five straight, including the first four of a six-game road trip.
_ Robinson Chirinos (chih-REE’-nohs) smacked a solo homer to cap the Astros’ three-run first in a 4-2 victory at Seattle. The Mariners’ decision to go with an opener backfired as Cody Gearrin surrendered an RBI triple to Josh Reddick and a run scoring groundout before Chirinos left the yard. Houston relievers Framber Valez, Chris Devenski and Ryan Pressly combined for six scoreless innings after starter Corbin Martin gave up solo home runs by Mallex Smith and Edwin Encarnacion (ehn-kahr-nah-see-OHN’) in the third inning.
MLB-DRAFT
O’s take catcher Rutschman with top pick
UNDATED _ Adley Rutschman is the first player taken tonight in the Major League Baseball draft.
The Oregon State catcher was selected by the Baltimore Orioles, who owned the top pick for the second time in team history and the first since choosing LSU pitcher Ben McDonald in 1989.
Rutschman batted .411 this year with 17 home runs, 58 RBIs and a school-record 76 walks while also throwing out 13 of 27 base-runners. He is a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award given to the country’s top college player.
Rutschman is the seventh catcher selected with the No. 1 pick, and the first since Minnesota took Joe Mauer in 2001.
The Royals grabbed Bobby Witt Jr. with the second selection. The son of former big league pitcher Bobby Witt played shortstop at Colleyville Heritage High School in Texas and is considered a five-tool player.
California first baseman Andrew Vaughn was taken third by the White Sox. Vaughn batted .381 this season with 15 homers, 50 RBIs and a .544 on-base percentage that ranks among the national leaders.
The Marlins went for outfielder J.J. Bleday with the fourth choice, and the Tigers took Florida high school outfielder Riley Greene at No. 5.
In other MLB news:
_ Mets announcer Ron Darling is returning to the team’s broadcast booth Tuesday night following surgery to treat thyroid cancer. On May 6, he said a mass had been removed and he planned to be back at work in about a month. The 58-year-old Darling was 136-116 from 1983-95 and helped the Mets win the 1986 World Series, winning Game 4 and starting Game 7.
_ Phillies outfielder Odúbel (oh-DOO’-bul) Herrera’s administrative leave has been extended through June 17 by Major League Baseball. Herrera was placed on leave May 28, a day after his arrest in a domestic violence case at a casino in Atlantic City. He remains on the restricted list and continues to receive his $5 million salary but is ineligible to play.
FRENCH OPEN
Keys, Anisimova, Djokovic advance
PARIS (AP) _ The French Open quarterfinals will include three Americans and yet another appearance by men’s No. 1 Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch).
Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova have joined fellow American Sloane Stephens in the quarters by winning in straight sets on Monday.
The 17-year-old Anisimova is the youngest woman to reach the French Open quarterfinals in 13 years following a 6-3, 6-0 rout of Aliona Bolsova in 69 minutes. Anisimova earned the right to take on defending champ and third seed Simona Halep (Ha’-lehp), who rolled to a 6-1, 6-0 win over Iga Swiatek.
Madison Keys and Ash Barty will face off in the quarterfinals. In wet conditions in Paris, the 14th-seeded Keys had no problem dealing with 42nd-ranked Katerina Siniakova. The eighth-seeded Barty defeated Sofia Kenin 6-3, 3-6, 6-0. Kenin, a 20-year-old American, had upset Serena Williams in the previous round.
Meanwhile, Djokovic is the first man to reach the quarterfinals at Roland Garros 10 years in a row. He had just 12 unforced errors in a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Jan-Lennard Struff.
The top-seeded Djokovic is bidding for a fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and his second trophy at Roland Garros, where he won in 2016.
Fourth seed Dominic Thiem (teem) and fifth seed Alexander Zverev also reached the quarters, as did No. 7 Kei Nishikori (kay nee-shee-KOHR’-ee) and No. 10 Karen Khachanov. Nishikori won his fifth set, 7-5 in a match that was halted by darkness on Sunday.
The quarterfinals begin Tuesday. The men’s action has second seed Rafael Nadal (nah-DAHL’) versus Nishikori and No. 3 Roger Federer against Stan Wawrinka (vah-VRIHN’-kah). Nadal is seeking his 11th French Open title, and Federer is honing in on his 21st Grand Slam championship.
The women’s quarters will have Stephens taking on Johanna Konta and Marketa Vondrousova battling Petra Martic.
NFL-NEWS
Panthers get McCoy
UNDATED _ Gerald McCoy has found a landing spot.
A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle on a one-year contract worth up to $10.25 million with incentives.
McCoy was courted by the Panthers, Ravens and Browns after being let go by the Buccaneers last month. He started 123 games during his nine seasons with Tampa Bay, recording 54 ½ sacks and 296 tackles.
In other NFL news:
_ Odell Beckham Jr. has reported for Cleveland’s mandatory minicamp and will practice Tuesday after missing most of the team’s voluntary workouts. The star wide receiver has been training in California, and missed nine of 10 practices. First-year Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said last week that Beckham missed “a lot” during his extended absence.
Commissioner Roger Goodell is reiterating his stance of wanting to reduce the four-game preseason schedule at a time the league and player’s association have begun preliminary talks on a new collective bargaining agreement. Goodell cites discussions he’s had with coaches in saying he doesn’t believe four preseason games are necessary to evaluate and develop players for the start of the regular season.
_ The Jaguars have signed journeyman receiver Terrelle Pryor. The Ohio State product has 115 receptions for seven touchdowns and more than 1,500 yards in seven NFL seasons with five teams.
TRACK-SEMENYA-TESTOSTERONE RULES
IAAF ordered to suspend testosterone rules
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) _ Two-time Olympic 800-meter champion Caster Semenya’s lawyers say the Swiss supreme court has ordered track’s governing body to suspend its testosterone regulations.
The lawyers say the ruling allows Semenya to compete unrestricted in all female events and that she can now run in her favored event without taking hormone suppressing medication. Lawyers say the temporary ruling stands until the IAAF makes submissions to the court on why the regulations should be kept in place. The supreme court would then make another ruling.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS-BRIBERY
Ex-USC soccer coach to plead guilty in college bribery case
A former women’s soccer coach at the University of Southern California is expected to plead guilty for his role in a sweeping admissions bribery scheme.
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that 49-year-old Ali Khosroshahin will plead guilty to conspiracy to commit racketeering as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Khosroshahin is accused of accepting bribes to get four students designated as soccer recruits even though none played competitive soccer.
In world and national news..
LONDON (AP) — President Donald Trump is meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing St. in London.
May and her husband. Philip, greeted Trump and first lady Melania Trump and the foursome posed for photographs. Protesters demonstrating against Trump’s visit gathered up the street.
May is to step down Friday as head of her Conservative Party over her failure to secure Britain’s exit from the European Union.
The leaders are discussing a possible bilateral trade deal to take effect once the U.K. leaves the European Union and Britain’s decision about whether Chinese telecoms firm Huawei can work on parts of the country’s new 5G wireless communications network. The U.S. wants allies to exclude Huawei from all 5G networks over fears it could let the Chinese government gain access to data.
(AP) Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pitching a $5 trillion-plus climate action proposal that he says would lead the U.S. to net zero emissions of carbon pollution by 2050.
Biden’s plan calls for $1.7 trillion in federal spending over 10 years, with the rest of the investments coming from the private sector.
Biden proposes paying for the plan by repealing President Donald Trump’s corporate tax cuts and eliminating subsidies to the fossil fuels industry. He tracks some ideas of the Green New Deal that some Democrats are pushing in Washington, but he is not as aggressive in his proposed timeline.
The former vice president says in a statement the world’s changing climate threatens “the livability of our planet.” He says the U.S. must “solve big problems with big ideas.”
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has appeared in public for the first time in more than 50 days at Pyongyang’s iconic mass games, casting doubts on media speculation that she had been ordered by her brother to lay low over a failed nuclear summit with Washington.
North Korea’s state media on Tuesday showed Kim Yo Jong clapping aside her brother, his wife and other top officials at Pyongyang’s 150,000-seat May Day Stadium where thousands of gymnasts, dancers and flip-card-wielding crowds in the stands worked in precise unison to perform “The Land of the People.”
State media confirmed that North Korean official Kim Yong Chol, who had been reported to be sentenced to hard labor over the collapsed summit, also attended the performance.
BEIJING (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is using the 30th anniversary of China’s crackdown on the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests to highlight the contrast between her democratically elected government and China’s authoritarian communist system.
In a Facebook post Tuesday, Tsai said China had shown that it not only had no intention of reflecting on “that year’s mistake” but also planned to continue covering up the truth about the incident.
Tsai cited comments Sunday by China’s defense minister at a forum in Singapore defending the army’s bloody assault on protesters and Beijing citizens, as well as Hong Kong’s refusal to allow entry to former student leader Feng Congde.
Tsai wrote: “Please rest easy, Taiwan will absolutely adhere to democracy, adhere to freedom, regardless of threats or infiltration.”
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Thousands of Sudanese pro-democracy protesters remain defiant of the country’s military rulers, a day after the main sit-in site in the capital was violently emptied by security forces. Protest organizers say 35 people died in the bloodshed.
An Associated Press journalist saw protesters still building up barricades in the suburbs of Khartoum on Tuesday.
Nazim Sirraj, a leading activist in the Sudanese Professionals’ Association, which has spearheaded the protests, says thousands of people celebrated the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday.
The military had said the Eid would begin Wednesday.
Mohammed Yousef al-Mustafa, a spokesman for the SPA, said the military’s decision on Eid was an effort to keep people in their homes after Monday’s “massacre.”
The holiday traditionally involves people gathering outdoors for group prayers in the early morning.
Sirraj says people took to the streets to call for toppling the generals, who themselves ousted longtime strongman Omar al-Bashir in April.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee is launching a bipartisan investigation into competition in the digital industry.
The committee’s statement Monday, coming as news emerged of possible antitrust investigations of the Silicon Valley giants, didn’t name any companies. But it was clearly aimed at Big Tech. It referred to a small number of dominant and unregulated platforms with extraordinary power over online commerce, communication and information.
The probe will examine if tech companies are using anticompetitive practices, among other concerns. The investigation comes just days after reports that the department of Justice is preparing to investigate Google over antitrust concerns.
The panel promises a sweeping review of market power held by technology giants, which would be the first time Congress has done such a thing.
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