CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and thunderstorms

in the morning, then rain showers and thunderstorms likely in the

afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph

shifting to the north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation

70 percent.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy

after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to

10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and

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

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and

thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of rain showers

after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation

20 percent.

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

and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.

 

Isolated thunderstorms are forecast to develop this afternoon
through early evening. Severe weather is not expected, but a few
storms may produce small hail and gusty winds.

Chances for thunderstorms exist Tuesday and Friday through Sunday.
The probability of severe weather is low at this time.

Friday into the weekend, a more active pattern, with periodic chances for showers and storms through the weekend.

Temperatures appear to moderate some by the weekend,mid 70s Friday through Sunday.

 

From the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History & Wikipedia

This Day In History, June 10, 1988 – Death of Louie L’Amour. . . .  

Louis L’Amour dies in California. Born in Jamestown in 1908.

More information at csinewsnow.com

 

Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office investigated a pickup crash Sunday evening about 6:20-p.m. that claimed the life of a 31 year old Edgeley man.

Deputy Damian Hoyt reports, the rollover occurred about three miles southeast of Jamestown. The driver identified as Caleb Collins was the lone occupant of the pickup.

Jamestown Area Ambulance, Service assisted at the scene.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)   The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a Mandan  man  faces drunk driving charges after rolling his pickup on Interstate 94, about 8:30-p.m. Sunday.

Steven Eversole Jr., of was speeding near Valley City when he lost control, hit the ditch and rolled,  he was not wearing a seat belt, and was thrown from the truck and pinned underneath.

A farmer spotted the crash and used a large loader to lift the pickup and free Eversole.

Eversole was  airlifted to a Fargo hospital — his condition isn’t known.

The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.

 

Jamestown  (CSi) The James River Humane Society in Jamestown is participating in  “June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month.”

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Board Member, Jay Nitchke said a reduction in the cat adopt fee of $25 is available reducing the fee this month to $125 for an adult cat, or kitten.

The Shelter has more information, by calling 701-252-0747.

Jay added that the humane rescuing  of feral cats in Jamestown continues, pointing out that recently nine cats were captured in the humane traps, in the University of Jamestown area, four of which were kittens.  The cats will be spayed or neutered, and given shots, and checked for fleas, before being available to farmers as barn cats.

The Humane Society will have a fundraiser at Aaron’s on Business Loop West on Saturday June 15, from noon to 3-p.m. with a couple of shelter dogs and possibly a cat on hand.

On July 13 The James River Humane Society will hold a Rummage Sale and Grill Out at the Shelter located off the I-94 Bloom Exit from 9-a.m., to 1-p.m.

The Shelter will also have a float in the Buffalo Days Parade.

Upcoming Shelter improvements include…a floor seal for th Birthing/Puppy Room, replacing the railroad ties in the southwest kennels, plus tarps to be provided to shade the outdoor kennels.

Jay added that the shelter welcomes additional volunteers to care for cats and dogs from 5-p.m., to 7-p.m., weekdays and weekends.

Shelter supplies in need include cleaning supplies, litter, treats, paper towels, liquid bleach, rawhide chews, dog and cat toys, 39 gallon garbage bags, and postage stamps for mailings.

She said cash for aluminum cans, brought to Gerdau Ameristeel in Jamestown can be designated to be donated to the James River Humane Society.

The Shelter, located off the I-94 Bloom Exit is open everyday from 9-a.m., to11:30-a.m., and 5:30-p.m., to 6:30-p.m., or by appointment.

Call 701-252-0747.. on line visit www.jamesriverhumanesocity.org

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Stutsman County Planning and Zoning Board has approved a conditional use permit to locate a hot mix asphalt plant in Stutsman County.

The plant is 12 miles south and four miles west of Jamestown, and  will produce asphalt for area roadways.

The board on Friday also approved a zoning change process for new gravel pits that are used for public road projects, enabling  staff to approve the requests without needing to hold a hearing.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Stutsman County  Personnel Committee will meet on Monday June 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Courthouse Commission Room/Committee.

Members will be discussing the County Salary Survey that was conducted.

 

Valley City  (VCPS)  The Valley City Public School District will hold its annual school board election on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the polling place,  the school administration building conference room. The  polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. There are two positions up for election.

Business manager Thomas Vanorny says three candidates will be on the ballot, Darin Anderson, Josh Lagein and Jamie Sylling. He said the top two will take their seats on the school board in July of 2019.

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)  —  Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the Young Professionals of Jamestown held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Buffalo City Escape to celebrate the opening of their new business in Jamestown.  This business is located at 311 1st Ave S in Meidinger Square in Jamestown.  The business is owned by Shannon and Courtney Wiest who got the idea of starting an escape room from the show Race to Escape.

Up to eight contestants are trapped in a room and must find different clues on how to get out of the room, with hints being provided if asked for.  They are open on Thursday and Friday from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm or anyday of the week by appointment.

Businesses qualify for a ribbon-cutting ceremony if they open, move, remodel, are under new ownership or change their name.  For more information, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce City Beautification Committee is pleased to announce the 2nd winner of the Yard of the Week Program for 2019.

Mary Jo Stewart of 239 13th Avenue NE,  in Jamestown, has received this award for Week Two.  Drive by and stop to congratulate her on this beautiful yard and thank her for her efforts to help beautify Jamestown. Congratulations, Mary Jo for a job well done!

The Yard of the Week program has been established to recognize those within the community that take pride in the appearance of their yard and do their part to beautify the community. The program began June 1st and ends August 31st. Yards will be selected each week from nominations received. Nominated yards must be visible from the street.

To nominate a yard for the Yard of the Week program, please contact the Chamber at 701-252-4830 or stop by our office at 120 2nd Street SE, Jamestown for a nomination form.  The completed forms require a valid phone number so we can contact the perspective winner. Forms are also available on our Facebook page or on our website at www.jamestownchamber.com.  Forms can be emailed to director@jamestownchamber.com.

All single family residences within Jamestown are eligible for the program.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Police have arrested two suspects in a shooting that left the owner of a barbecue food truck dead in downtown Fargo.

Police tell KFGO the shooting happened about 1 a.m. Friday. Police say 38-year-old Jason Halvorson was taken by ambulance to a hospital, but died from his injuries.

A 19-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were arrested Friday night are being held in the Cass County Jail.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

 

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say five people were injured after a balcony collapsed at an apartment building in Grand Forks.

KFGO reports the collapse happened at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

Authorities say the people fell from the 4th floor and sustained various degrees of injuries.

Their names have not been released.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The idea for the next “Fortnite” or Risk could come from a group of game developers meeting at a video game store in Fargo.

KVRR-TV reports that Kyle Weik started the group Fargo Game Makers to help other game designers develop their ideas into products. Members meet once a month at Replay Games.

Weik owns startup game studio Beach Interactive in Fargo. He says it can be difficult to follow through on developing a game when you’re doing it alone.

Weik has enjoyed seeing how members have shaped their games since the group started nearly five years ago.

Davin Loegering is among the game designers who have brought their ideas to the group. He’s getting close to releasing his first board game, Imagine Majesty.

Loegering says it’s helpful to discuss the game and gauge people’s reactions.

 

 

 

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (AP) — Rural communities in Minnesota are scrambling to recruit and retain workers as baby boomers reach retirement age.

Minnesota Public Radio News reports that electronic component distributor Digi-Key is among the companies testing innovative strategies to attract workers at all stages of their lives.

The Thief River Falls business plans to add 1,000 new jobs over the next 10 years. The expansion plans come during a decade when Pennington County’s over-65 population is estimated to rise from about 18% to 27%.

Digi-Key pitches higher starting salaries and low-cost health insurance. But the distributor also offers flexible schedules, training, an onsite medical office and buses from Crookston and Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Human resources leader Shane Zutz says Digi-Key is looking for ways to provide more flexibility as workers move on in their careers.

 

 

NEW SALEM, N.D. (AP) — A mud run is expected to draw hundreds of people for good, dirty fun in western North Dakota.

Medieval Rush will be held Saturday in New Salem. It’s billed as the longest mud run in North Dakota, at 3.2 miles (5.1 kilometers).

The event has a medieval theme and runs rain or shine.

Gates open under the big cow statue “Salem Sue” at 9 a.m. Opening ceremonies are set for at 11 a.m. This year’s event also will add a medieval dirt bike race through the mud.

Participants must be at least 14 years old.

The Bismarck Tribune reports about 700 people take part each year.

 

In sports…

NEW SALEM, N.D. (AP) — A mud run is expected to draw hundreds of people for good, dirty fun in western North Dakota.

Medieval Rush will be held Saturday in New Salem. It’s billed as the longest mud run in North Dakota, at 3.2 miles (5.1 kilometers).

The event has a medieval theme and runs rain or shine.

Gates open under the big cow statue “Salem Sue” at 9 a.m. Opening ceremonies are set for at 11 a.m. This year’s event also will add a medieval dirt bike race through the mud.

Participants must be at least 14 years old.

The Bismarck Tribune reports about 700 people take part each year.

 

NHL STANLEY CUPBruins force Game 7ST.LOUIS (AP) _ There will be a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup final, which means the Boston Bruins are back in line for the seventh NHL championship in team history.Brad Marchand scored a power-play goal and Tuukka (TOO’-kah) Rask stopped 28 shots as the Bruins topped the Blues, 5-1 in St. Louis to even the series at three games apiece.Marchand scored during a two-man advantage 8:40 into the contest following penaltie s on Brayden Schenn and Ryan O’Reilly. Marchand put the Bruins ahead to stay 21 seconds after O’Reilly was whistled off for shooting the puck over the glass.Boston broke it open with a four-goal third, beginning with Brandon Carlo’s eventual game-winner at the 2:31 mark. Karson Kuhlman and David Pastrnak (PAHS’-tur-nak) scored less than four minutes apart in the last half of the period before Zdeno Chara (zuh-DAY’-noh CHAH’-rah) added an empty-netter.Boston’s shutout bid ended when O’Reilly scored for the fourth time in three games, beating Rask with 7:59 to play.Jordan Binnington stopped 27 of 31 shots for St. Louis.The Bruins outscored the Blues 12-3 in their two victories in St. Louis.

Game 7 is Wednesday in Boston, where the Blues have won twice in the series.

St. Louis remains one victory away from its first Stanley Cup title.

 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION…

Fargo-Moorhead 9, Sioux City 2

 

MLB-ORTIZ SHOTEx-Red Sox great shot in Dominican Republic barSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) _ Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is in the hospital following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic.Dominican National Police say Ortiz was at the Dial Bar and Lounge in Santo Domingo Sunday evening when a gunman approached from behind and shot him at close range. Police say Ortiz was taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery, and that his condition was stable.Ortiz’s father told reporters outside the hospital that his son was out of danger and there wasn’t any collateral damage, meaning no damage to major organs. He said he had no idea why someone would have shot at his son.Police say the alleged gunman was captured and beaten by a crowd of people at the bar.MLBUNDATED (AP) _ _ Nelson Cruz homered for the fourth straight game and the Twins added three more round-trippers in a 12-2 laugher at Detroit. Miguel Sano (sah-NOH’), Byron Buxton and Eddie Rosario also connected as Minnesota took the rubber match of the series to send Detroit to its 13th loss in 15 home games. Jake Odorizzi is 9-2 after allowing one run and five hits with eight strikeouts over six innings.

_ The Cubs earned a 5-1 win over the Cardinals as Kyle Hendricks tossed one-run ball over seven innings to win his sixth straight decision. Hendricks is 7-0 with a 2.31 ERA in his last 10 starts against St. Louis, with the Cubs winning each of those games. Carlos González hit his first Cubs homer and Kyle Schwarber went 2 for 3 with two RBIs as Chicago completed a three-game sweep of its NL Central rivals.

_ Mike Moustakas (moos-TAH’-kahs) furnished a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Brewers topped the Pirates, 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich (YEH’-lihch) slammed his major league-leading 24th home run before Moustakas added his 20th. Chase Anderson worked six innings and blanked Pittsburgh after Jung Ho Kang (gahng) ripped a two-run homer in the top of the first.

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to own a share of first place in the American League East after beating the defending World Series champions in Boston for the third time in four games.

The Rays are 5-1 versus the Red Sox this season after Brandon Lowe (low) hit two of Tampa Bay’s four solo homers in a 6-1 victory. Lowe also provided an RBI single for the Rays, who improved to 40-24 and matched their season high at 16 games over .500.

Yandy Diaz had four hits, including a solo homer. Guillermo Heredia also went deep to support Blake Snell, who gave up one run and five hits while striking out seven over six innings.

Meanwhile, the Yankees kept their share of the division lead despite blowing leads of 5-0 and 6-5 in a 7-6 victory at Cleveland. Aaron Hicks doubled home the deciding run in the 10th inning after the Indians took advantage of a pair of errors to tie it in the ninth.

Brett Gardner hit a two-run homer for New York, which had won nine straight series before going 2-4 on a trip to Toronto and Cleveland.

 

_ Yordan Alvarez created a memorable big league debut by belting a two-run homer in his second at-bat to help the Astros knock off the Orioles, 4-0. Alvarez received a promotion from Triple-A Round Rock after leading the Pacific Coast League with 23 home runs. Wade Miley pitched into the seventh inning before four relievers completed the six-hitter._ Khris Davis homered for the first time in nearly a month while the Athletics were building an 8-0 lead in a 9-8 triumph over the Rangers. Davis delivered a big RBI single that put Oakland ahead 9-6 before Texas scored twice and put the potential tying run in scoring position. Matt Olson also homered and Frankie Montas improved to 4-0 in his last seven starts, allowing two earned runs and seven hits in six innings._ Edwin Encarnación (ehn-kahr-nah-see-OHN’) and Tom Murphy homered twice in the Mariners’ 9-3 drubbing of the Angels. Encarnación and Daniel Vogelbach hit back-to-back blasts in the sixth, and Encarnación added a solo shot in the seventh for his 400th career home run. Kyle Seager contributed Seattle’s sixth homer of the day in the ninth._ Eloy Jimenez crushed a 471-foot home run and Yoan Moncada had four hits for the White Sox in a 5-2 victory against the Royals. Reynaldo Lopez limited Kansas City to one run and four hits in six innings after being torched for 19 earned runs in his last 13 1/3 innings over his previous three starts._ Walker Buehler and two relievers combined on a five-hitter to pitch the Dodgers to a 1-0 victory over Madison Bumgarner and the Giants. Buehler was reached for five hits while fanning nine and walking one over seven innings to move to 7-1. Max Muncy homered into McCovey Cove off Bumgarner in the first inning, then exchanged words with the ace as he rounded the bases._ The Reds put together a three-run seventh to beat the Phillies, 4-3 and avoid a three-game sweep. Joey Votto atoned for a fielding miscue by tying the game with a two-run single before Eugenio (ay-oo-HAY’-nee-oh) Suárez followed with the go-ahead single. Phils starter Aaron Nola tossed four-hit ball over 6 2/3 innings and left leading 3-1 with two runners on base._ Ronald Acuña (ah-KOON’-yah) Jr. smacked a game-tying, three-run homer in the ninth inning and Matt Joyce delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the 12th to rally the Braves past the Marlins, 7-6. The Braves overcame a 5-1 deficit in the ninth against closer Sergio Romo. Atlanta won its seventh straight in Miami and moved a season-high seven games over .500 and within one game of the NL East-leading Phillies._ Todd Frazier belted a three-run homer in the first inning and added an RBI double as the Mets took the rubber match of their three-game set with the Rockies, 6-1. Noah Syndergaard (SIHN’-dur-gahrd) struck out seven and held Colorado to one hit over seven frames, a second-inning infield single by Nolan Arenado (ar-eh-NAH’-doh). Colorado didn’t get another hit until David Dahl’s RBI double with two out in the ninth._ Howie Kendrick, Trea Turner, Adam Eaton and Anthony Rendon (rehn-DOHN’) hit consecutive home runs off former National Craig Stammen in the eighth inning to power Washington past the Padres, 5-2. The Elias Sports Bureau says the Nationals are the first team in major league history to hit four consecutive homers twice in a game, the last coming in 2017. The power surge made a winner out of Steven Strasburg, who was in line for a no-decision after yielding a run and six hits over seven innings.

_ Carson Kelly hit a two-run home run and Ketel (keh-TEHL’) Marte added a solo shot as the Diamondbacks beat the Blue Jays, 8-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Robbie Ray struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings and received major support when Arizona scored eight times in the third inning, seven coming with two out. Arizona has won six of eight following a five-game losing streak.

MLB NEWS

Yankees place RHP Germán on injured list with hip flexor

UNDATED (AP) _ Yankees right-hander Domingo Germán (hehr-MAHN’) has been placed on the injured list with a hip flexor and will undergo an MRI on Monday.

Germán has been the Yankees most successful starting pitcher so far this season, going 9-2 with a 3.86 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 70 innings.

The Yankees filled the roster spot by recalling left-hander Stephen Tarpley from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

In other MLB news:

_Mets second baseman Robinson Canó is right back on the injured list. Canó aggravated his left quadriceps injury Wednesday night in his first game since May 22. It further stalls a disappointing season for the 36-year-old, who is batting just .238 with three home runs and 14 RBIs in 46 games.

_ Dallas Keuchel’s (KY’-kulz) first start in the minors for the Braves was rained out, meaning he’ll need to wait another day or two before taking the mound. The 31-year-old lefty is expected to throw 75 to 90 pitches.

_ Former Phillies, Rangers and Cubs manager Frank Lucchesi has died at 92. Lucchesi was the 316-399 as a skipper and came to the Rangers in 1975 when the team fired Billy Martin. He made headlines in 1977 when he was punched in the face by infielder Lenny Randle during a clubhouse argument in spring training.

 

NBA FINALS

Durant practices before Game 5

TORONTO (AP) _ Kevin Durant took the practice floor Sunday for the first time in over a month, giving the Golden State Warriors hope that he’ll play in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Monday at Toronto.

Durant has been out since suffering a strained calf during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against Houston. The Warriors managed to close out the series and knock off the Trail Blazers to advance to the finals for the fifth straight year, but they are down three games to one against the Raptors.

Golden State coach Steve Kerr had said the plan was to see if Durant could clear some hurdles that he hasn’t crossed during his recovery. Kerr said earlier in the series that Durant could return after completing one practice.

Meanwhile, Raptors backup Fred VanVleet expects to play Monday after he was hit in the face and bloodied late in Game 4. VanVleet was sporting a bandage covering stitches under his right eye. He also had swelling near the side of his nose and needed fresh dental work to repair a damaged tooth.

FRENCH OPEN

Nadal beats Thiem for 12th French Open

PARIS (AP) _ Rafael Nadal pulled away in what had suddenly become a tight final to beat Dominic Thiem (teem) 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 for his record-extending 12th French Open championship.

It raises Nadal’s Grand Slam title count to 18, within two of Roger Federer’s record for a man.

The 33-year-old Spaniard improved to 93-2 at Roland Garros, including a combined 24-0 in semifinals and finals.

No other man or woman has won as many as 12 titles at any of the four Grand Slam tournaments.

 

PGA-CANADIAN OPEN

McIlroy wins Canadian Open

LANCASTER, Ontario (AP) _ Rory McIlroy ran away with the Canadian Open, closing with a 9-under 61 for a seven-shot victory over Shane Lowry and Webb Simpson.

McIlroy began the day in a three-way tie for the lead before reeling off five birdies in his first seven holes, none from longer than 8 feet.

He had a chance to fire a 59 as he approached 18, but his shot from a greenside bunker went long and he ended up tapping in for bogey to finish at a tournament-record 22-under 258.

LPGA-SHOPRITE CLASSIC

Thompson gets LPGA win

GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) _ Lexi Thompson sank a 20-foot putt for an eagle on the 18th hole to complete a late comeback and win the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

Trailing Jeongeun Lee6 by two strokes after the 15th, Thompson finished birdie-par-eagle to finish up a round of 4-under-par 67 and a 54-hole score of 12-under 201.

Lee6 closed with a 70 and grabbed second place at minus-11 after winning the U.S. Women’s Open last weekend.

 

NASCAR-MICHIGAN

NASCAR race washed out

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) _ Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway was postponed because of rain and rescheduled for late Monday afternoon. The race never began, and the postponement was announced after a delay of about 2½ hours from the scheduled start time.

It’s the second time in just over a month that a Cup race has been pushed past the weekend because of weather.

 

F1-CANADIAN GP

Hamilton wins Canadian GP

MONTREAL (AP) — Defending champion Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix to extend his overall lead after Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel committed yet another error under pressure.

It was Hamilton’s fifth win in seven races and 78th overall for the five-time F1 champion. Vettel crossed the line first, but Hamilton won after a time penalty for Vettel.

 

IAAF-RUSSIAN DOPING

Russia accused of ‘backsliding’ on doping reforms in track

MONACO (AP) — Russia’s ban from international track and field has been extended over concerns it’s “backsliding” on doping reforms.

Sunday’s decision by track’s world governing body, the IAAF, means Russia has three months to convince the IAAF it’s made enough progress for its athletes not to have to compete under a neutral flag at the world championships in Qatar.

 

In world and national news…

STERLING, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump, his threatened Mexican tariffs now on the backburner, is looking to claim victory. But some of his Democratic challengers for the White House have criticized him for overselling a deal that mostly ramps up existing efforts.

Trump defended the agreement reached by U.S. and Mexican negotiators to head off the 5% tax on all Mexican goods that Trump had threatened to impose Monday as he tried to pressure the country to do more to stem the flow of Central American migrants across the U.S. southern border. But he also dangled the prospect Sunday of renewing his threat if the U.S. ally doesn’t cooperate to his liking.

Business leaders and many Republicans had urged Trump against the tariffs for economic and political reasons.

 

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — O.J. Simpson says his life now is fine after 25 years living under the shadow of one of the United States’ most notorious murder cases.

The nearly 72-year-old ex-football star told The Associated Press in a phone interview he and his family won’t ever discuss the June 12, 1994, murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. He says “we don’t need to go back and relive the worst day of our lives.”

Simpson says he and his family have moved on and only focus on the positive. For him, that includes having two new knees, playing golf almost daily and living in Las Vegas, where he’s often posing for selfies with people still enamored by his celebrity.

Simpson was acquitted of the killings in 1995 but two years later lost a wrongful death case brought by the victims’ families. He has yet to pay off the $33.5 million judgment.

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Democratic leaders may be in no rush to launch an impeachment inquiry but the party is launching a series of hearings this week on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report.

The slate of hearings on the Russia probe means lawmakers are picking up the pace on an investigation that some in the party hope leads to impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Democrats are trying to draw attention to allegations that Trump sought to obstruct a federal investigation, and they want to highlight his campaign’s contacts with Russia during the 2016 election.

They’ll lay the groundwork for an appearance from Mueller himself, despite his stated desire to avoid the spotlight.

The hearings will focus on the two main topics of Mueller’s report, obstruction of justice and Russian election interference.

 

 

JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — The Islamic State group has lost its caliphate in Syria and Iraq but is expanding its footprint in the forbidding mountains of northeastern Afghanistan.

There, the group is recruiting new fighters and plotting attacks in the United States and other Western countries. Nearly two decades after the U.S.-led invasion, the extremist group is seen as an even greater threat than the Taliban because of its increasingly sophisticated military capabilities and its strategy of targeting civilians, both in Afghanistan and abroad.

Concerns run so deep that many have come to see the Taliban, who have also clashed with IS, as a potential partner in containing it.

A U.S. intelligence official based in Afghanistan says recent attacks in Kabul are “practice runs” for even bigger attacks in Europe and the United States.

 

 

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister has again threatened the United States over what he describes as an “economic war” launched by Washington against Tehran.

Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the U.S. “cannot expect to stay safe” after launching its economic war.

He directly blamed President Donald Trump for the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Zarif said: “Mr. Trump himself has announced that the U.S. has launched an economic war against Iran. The only solution for reducing tensions in this region is stopping that economic war.”

Zarif’s comments came during a news conference with visiting German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, who had traveled to Tehran in an effort to ease tensions.

 

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