Wayne Byers Show – Morning – June 27

CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny then clearing. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

 

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy

with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after

midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the upper

60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast

winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Chance of showers and slight

chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of

precipitation 30 percent.

.MONDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers

and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.

 

Early Thursday morning nickel size hail was reported in the Litchville area, and some rain amount around one inch.

 

The remainder of Thursday and the evening will be storm free, but
scattered storms could approach the area toward Friday morning.

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are forecast Friday through the
weekend. The greatest risk of severe weather will be Friday night, and Saturday evening.

It will be quite hot and humid Saturday afternoon, especially around the James River Valley.

Eventually cooler air aloft makes it way into the area late Saturday.

 

 

Jamestown  (JPD) Jamestown Police Maj. Justin Blinsky reports that on Wednesday June 26, 2019, at approximately 1246 a.m., the Jamestown Police Department was requested to do a welfare check of a possible suicidal male that resides at 409 5 St SE in Jamestown. The reporting party indicated the male did have weapons inside his home and had made threats of violence toward Law Enforcement, if they tried to contact him.

An officer arrived on scene and witnessed a shot being fired inside the residence. Additional law enforcement was summoned to the scene to help resolve the incident.

During this time, the male suspect left his residence and walked to a nearby building.  A Jamestown Police Officer witnessed the suspect hiding in a dimly lit area along the 500 block of 4 Ave SE. The suspect was taken into custody and was found to be armed with a loaded handgun.

The male has been identified as 24 year old Garrett Johnson of Jamestown. Johnson was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon, discharging a weapon within city limits, and Reckless Endangerment. Johnson was transported to JRMC for further evaluation.
During the initial investigation, it was determined two shots were fired inside the residence, during this incident. The incident remains under investigation.

The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Jamestown  (JRMC) – Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has announced that Anthony Gurrieri is the  most recent Legend Award recipient.

The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes employees who exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those they serve.

JRMC Support Services & Emergency Preparedness Manager, Dane Grebel, nominated Gurrieri because of his willingness to be THE difference and help his coworkers out in a time of need to ensure patients had clean conditions and linen.

Grebel wrote, “It has been said the weather in the month of March can have both lion and lamb characteristics. When Mother Nature ultimately decided that Grebel would not be able to make it into work, Gurrieri stepped up. He navigated through the unplowed streets of Jamestown, being stuck momentarily on several occasions, but was able to retrieve three of his coworkers and bring them all safely into work. At the end of the workday, Gurrieri brought four of his coworkers back to their respective homes safely.

He was more than a difference maker. He was a legend.”

Gurrieri joined the JRMC team in 2015 and resides in Jamestown.

JRMC’s 350 employees cast anonymous votes to select each Legend Award winner.

The purpose of the Legend Award is to inspire, motivate and capture the moments that define JRMC. The goal is to help employees and volunteers connect to the sense of purpose that brought them to the organization. This award is for employees who’ve made extreme efforts to benefit their patients and colleagues.

JRMC President & CEO, Mike Delfs.“The nominations inspire staff members to continually be the best, exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those we serve.”

Once nominated, both JRMC administration and employees vote on their favorite nominees and their stories.

Chief Operating Officer Ricki Ramlo adds, “We are grateful for our employees’ commitment to patients and our community. Anthony is a great example of THE difference our employees make in the lives of those we serve.”

The Legend Award first began in 2012. Since then, more than 35 individuals have been named Legends and more than 110 employees were nominated.

Gurrieri’s full story, on line at www.jrmcnd.com.

Photo: Left to right are: JRMC Chief Nursing Officer Trisha Jungels, Anthony Gurrieri, JRMC Support Services & Emergency Preparedness Manager Dane Grebel, JRMC President & CEO Mike Delfs. Courtesy: JRMC

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A man wanted for questioning in the disappearance of a baby in Bismarck has been arrested on unrelated warrants.

Police say Cole Pfaff was taken into custody on warrants for failing to pay child support and fines. Bismarck Police Chief Dave Draovitch says Pfaff was the last person known to have had 7-month-old LeahMae Dawn Morsette. But, police say he is not considered a suspect in her disappearance.

The baby was brought to Sanford Health hospital Tuesday by a woman who was not identified. The Bismarck Tribune says police are still investigating what happened to the baby from the time she was officially declared missing to the time she was dropped off at Sanford — a span of about 19 hours. Her mother has been arrested on a child neglect charge.

 

Cass County  (KFGO) – A bus with 30 people on board, en route from the Dakota Magic Casino near Hankinson to Fargo, hit crash barrels as it was exiting a construction zone on I-29 near Christine, south of Fargo around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Two people on the bus received minor injuries.

The bus driver was able to pull off the roadway at the next exit. The State Patrol tells KFGO News, following that crash, two cars headed south in the opposite lane crashed after debris on the road from the initial accident but no one was hurt.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The Fargo Roman Catholic Diocese says it suspended a priest after a woman alleged she was sexually abused as a teenager in the 1970s.

The diocese confirmed the suspension to KFGO radio this week after the woman recently told the station she was inappropriately touched by the Rev. Jack Herron at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Fargo. The woman says she reported it to the diocese in spring 2018.

The statement says Herron was retired and serving as a hospital chaplain outside the diocese when the allegations were reported. Herron is not being allowed to carry out his work as a priest pending the outcome of investigations.

Diocese spokesman Paul Braun declined to comment beyond the statement. Herron did not return a phone message to KFGO.

 

PARSHALL, N.D. (AP) — A federal murder charge has been filed in a fatal stabbing on the Fort Berthold Reservation.

Chantel Ducheneaux is accused of killing Taylor Benson with a kitchen knife at a mobile home in Parshall last Friday. A court affidavit filed by the FBI says the two women had been arguing before Benson was stabbed.

The federal court in Bismarck has appointed a public defender for Ducheneaux. A spokesman for the public defender’s office in Sioux Falls did not immediately return a call for comment.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Teachers in Bismarck Public Schools have reported hundreds of incidents of classroom violence since the district began collecting data in 2017.

The school board’s Health and Safety Committee briefed members on two years’ worth of data this week which includes cases of students injuring teachers and throwing objects in the classroom. From July 2018 to last month, there were 412 incidents reported. From November 2017 to May 2018, there were 348 incidents reported.

The Bismarck Tribune says committee member Matt Fricke told board members that they’ve been working to encourage employees to report incidents. Of the 412 incidents reported this year, 319 incidents involved students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Program.

Fricke says a majority of the incidents reported this past year did not involve physical restraint or seclusion of a student.

 

 

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP) — Authorities are looking for the driver of a car that struck and killed a man operating a utility vehicle in northern Minnesota.

The 27-year-old man was struck in Becker County Monday night in Maple Grove Township and was found unresponsive. He was taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota where he died on Tuesday. He has not been identified.

Becker County sheriff’s officials say they are looking for the driver of a 1999 Mercury Marquis who fled from the crash.

 

 

In sports…

Fargo, North Dakota  (CSi)  – Special Olympics North Dakota concluded a successful two-days of competition at the 2019 Summer Games.

President and CEO of Special Olympics North Dakota Kathy Meagher, says, “We’re pleased with the turnout of athletes we had at this year’s Summer Games.  Everyone brought a fantastic level of energy and passion for their respective sports.”

Meagher says, “More than 670 athletes from 13 communities participated in state competitions in athletics (track & field), bocce, flag football, powerlifting, swimming and volleyball.
Our athletes are driven by the support from fans and volunteers. We appreciate the support from the community and continue to push for more volunteers and spectators for upcoming events,”

For full results from the 2019 Special Olympics North Dakota Summer Games, go to https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwFYRgjNSAIdMW5HUVdQUXMxam8.
For more information about Special Olympics North Dakota, go to www.specialolympicsnorthdakota.org.

ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH DAKOTA
Special Olympics North Dakota is part of a worldwide movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports everyday around the world. Through work in sports, health education and community building, Special Olympics is addressing inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities which leads to a more welcoming and inclusive society. Every year more than 1,600 Special Olympics athletes in North Dakota have an opportunity to take part in any of the 15 sports offered. With the support of more than 300 coaches, 5,000 statewide volunteers deliver more than 70 statewide competitions throughout the year.
Website: www.specialolympicsnorthdakota.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsND/

 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION…

Fargo-Moorhead 7, Sioux Falls 0

 

MLB…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nelson Cruz had three hits for Minnesota, including the go-ahead, three-run, two-out double after Tampa Bay starter Charlie Morton left in the seventh inning to lead the Twins past the Rays 6-4. Taylor Rogers recorded the last four outs for his 10th save, and the Twins beat the Rays for the fifth straight time. Kevin Kiermaier, Tommy Pham and Willy Adames hit homers for the Rays, who are just 10-16 since beating the Twins 14-3 at home on May 30.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario has a sprained left ankle, an injury he suffered in the third inning. Rosario, who leads the Twins and is sixth in the American League with 20 home runs, produced his second hit of the night against Tampa Bay before stumbling in a wide turn around first base as he tried to hustle for a double. As Rosario tried to regain his balance, his left foot rolled in the dirt. Manager Rocco Baldelli says Rosario likely won’t need to go on the injured list.

 

UNDATED (AP) _ The New York Yankees have continued their major league-record home run streak, but they needed a walk-off single to dispose of the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday afternoon.

Gleyber (GLAY’-bur) Torres lined a game-ending single in the bottom of the ninth to complete the Yankees’ 8-7 victory against the Jays. Torres came through after Zack Britten gave up Cavan Biggio’s RBI single in the ninth that made it 7-all.

Didi Gregorius (DEE’-dee greh-GOHR’-ee-uhs) and DJ LeMahieu (leh-MAY’-hyoo) went deep as the Yankees extended their home run streak to 29 games before traveling to London to face the Red Sox.

Boston also blew a ninth-inning lead, but they couldn’t rally after José Abreu crushed a two-run homer over the Green Monster and out of Fenway Park to give the White Sox an 8-7 victory. Abreu had three hits and four RBIs for Chicago, which had leads of 3-0, 5-2 and 6-4 before the Red Sox scored three in the eighth.

J.D. Martinez slammed a two-run homer and also had an RBI double for the Red Sox.

Elsewhere around the majors:

_ The Indians picked up a 5-3 win over the Royals behind Trevor Bauer, who struck out a season-high 12 while holding Kansas City to one run and three hits over 6 2/3 innings. Bauer matched a career high by throwing 127 pitches and didn’t allow a hit until rookie Humberto Arteaga singled with two out in the fifth. Jake Bauers and Tyler Naquin (NAY’-kwihn) homered off Jakob Junis (JOO’-nihs) in the fourth.

_ Houston’s lead in the AL West is down to 5 ½ games over Texas after Josh Bell, Corey Dickerson and rookie Dario Agrazal led the Pirates’ 14-2 laugher over the Astros. Bell hit his 21st homer and Dickerson went 4-for-5 with three RBIs as Pittsburgh handed the Astros their eighth loss in 10 games. Agrazal threw six innings of five-hit ball to earn his first major league win.

_ Mike Minor tossed a five-hitter in his second complete game of the year to guide the Rangers past the Tigers, 4-1. Willie Calhoun, Jeff Mathis and Danny Santana homered in the fifth inning as Texas moved a season-high eight games over .500. Detroit starter Matthew Boyd struck out 11 and gave up only five hits over seven innings, but the three home runs sent the Tigers to the 19th loss in their last 21 home games.

_ Daniel Mengden notched his first victory since May 18 by limiting the Cardinals to four hits over six innings of Oakland’s 2-0 shutout at St. Louis. Beau Taylor and Matt Chapman homered off Adam Wainwright, who gave up five other hits while fanning nine over 6 2/3 innings. The Redbirds have been shut out three times in their last 14 games.

_ Dallas Keuchel (KY’-kul) picked up his first win in two starts with the Braves by working into the sixth inning of a 5-3 victory over the Cubs. Nick Markakis (mahr-KAY’-kihs) belted a three-run homer and Brian McCann added a solo shot to help the Braves keep their 5 ½-game lead in the NL East. Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant homered for the Cubs, whose lead in the NL Central remains one game over Milwaukee.

_ J.P. Crawford drove in three runs and the Mariners claimed their third straight win by dumping the Brewers, 4-2. Crawford put Seattle on the board with an RBI double in the first inning and then made it a 3-0 game with a run-scoring triple in the second. Ben Gamel (GAM’-ul) hit an inside-the-park homer for Milwaukee, which has dropped seven of nine.

_ The Dodgers lost the rubber match of their three-game series in Phoenix as Eduardo Escobar’s three-run home gave Arizona a four-run lead in the first inning of an 8-2 thumping of the NL West leaders. Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run double and pitcher Taylor Clarke allowed two runs and three hits over five innings. Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger cracked his 26th home run of the season, tying him for fourth-most before the All-Star break in franchise history.

_ David Dahl hit a go-ahead grand slam in the third inning and had a career-high five RBIs as the Rockies beat the Giants, 6-3. German (hehr-MAHN’) Márquez improved to 8-3 despite yielding three runs and seven hits over five innings, including Pablo Sandoval’s home run. Wade Davis finished for his 11th save in 13 opportunities.

_ The Phillies stormed back from a 4-0 deficit and beat the Mets, 5-4 on an RBI double by Jay Bruce in the bottom of the 10th. Jean Segura had three RBIs, including a game-tying, two-run single in the seventh. Jason Vargas struck out 10 over 6 1/3 innings and left with a 4-1 lead before New York’s bullpen imploded.

_ Matt Adams smacked a three-run homer and Anthony Rendon (rehn-DOHN’) drove in a pair as the Nationals knocked off the Marlins, 7-5 for their seventh win in nine games. Patrick Corbin pitched seven solid innings and snapped a four-game road losing streak, yielding one run and three hits with nine strikeouts.

_ The Padres completed a two-game sweep of Baltimore as Franmil Reyes hit two of San Diego’s five homers and Eric Hosmer drove in four runs to lead a 10-5 rout. Greg Garcia got the long ball barrage started with a two-run drive in the second inning off Dylan Bundy. Hosmer and Hunter Renfroe also went deep for the Padres, who are back at .500 following their first road sweep since taking a two-game set in Seattle last September.

_ Justin Bour (bohr) homered twice and Mike Trout scored the tiebreaking run on a grounder in the eighth inning of the Angels’ 5-1 win against the Reds. David Fletcher supplied the go-ahead ground ball before Bour launched a three-run blast. Shohei Ohtani went 3 for 3 with a walk as Los Angeles won for the sixth time in nine games to climb over the .500 mark.

 

MLB NEWS

Stanton sidelined again

UNDATED (AP) _ Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is back on the 10-day injured list after straining his right now while making a headfirst slide during the first inning of Monday’s win over the Blue Jays.

The roster move comes barely a week after he returned from a series of setbacks that kept him out of action for almost three months.

New York manager Aaron Boone said it’s likely Stanton will be sidelined for longer than 10 days.

In other MLB news:

_ Shohei Ohtani (SHOH’-hay oh-TAH’-nee) has taken another significant step in his return to pitching for the Angels next season. Ohtani threw 40 pitches off a mound and made 70 additional throws on flat ground Wednesday. It was the first time he threw off a mound since undergoing Tommy John surgery.

_The Diamondbacks have reinstated one-time All-Star infielder Jake Lamb from the 10-day injured list. Lamb played in just five games before being shelved with a strained left quadriceps on April 3. Lamb had been on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno.

_ The Royals have reinstated Eric Skoglund and sent him to Triple-A Omaha after the left-hander served an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drug use. Right-hander Brad Boxberger was designated for assignment, and left-hander Tim Hill was recalled from Omaha for the third time season.

_ The Tigers have recalled infielder Jeimer Candelario from Triple-A Toledo. Candelario was Detroit’s opening-day starter at third base, but he hit just .179 in 42 games before his demotion.

_ An attorney for the family of a 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a game between the Cubs and Astros says she suffered a skull fracture. The attorney says the girl had bleeding and swelling in her brain as well as a brain contusion after she was hit during the May 29 game in Houston. He says she had a seizure at a hospital and is taking medication to prevent more seizures.

 

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES-VANDERBILT/MICHIGAN

Vandy wins CWS

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Vanderbilt has captured its second College World Series title in its four appearances, and first since 2014.

Mason Hickman and Jake Eder combined for 14 strikeouts as the Commodores clobbered Michigan, 8-2. Hickman struck out 10 in six innings and limited the Wolverines to one hit after he gave up three in a row to start the game.

Pat DeMarco homered for Vandy.

 

NBA NEWS

Raptors’ Marc Gasol takes player option

TORONTO (AP) _ Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (gah-SAHL’) has exercised his one-year player option for next season.

The value is approximately $25.6 million, marking the final year of a five-year contract Gasol signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2015.

Had the 34-year-old Spaniard not accepted prior to the Thursday, he would have become a free agent on Sunday.

 

NHL NEWS

Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasons

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo (loo-AHN’-goh) has decided to retire after 19 seasons.

The 40-year-old Luongo made the announcement Wednesday on his Twitter account. His 489 career victories are third in NHL history behind only Martin Brodeur (broh-DOOR’) and Patrick Roy (wah), and Brodeur is the only goalie to have appeared in more games or made more saves than Luongo.

 

SOCCER-CONCACAF

US beats Panama to complete perfect group play record

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) _ The U.S. men’s soccer team has finished 3-0 in group play at the CONCACAF (KAHN’-kah-kaf) Gold Cup.

Jozy Altidore scored on an overhead kick in his first start for the national team in 20 months to send the Americans past Panama, 1-0. Altidore got the goal from 2 yards following a corner kick in the 66th minute that was redirected by Matt Miazga. It was Aldidore’s 42nd goal in 113 international caps.

The U.S. outscored its opponents 11-0 in group play and will face Curacao in the quarterfinals at Philadelphia on Sunday.

 

WIMBLEDON-SEEDINGS

Federer seeded above Nadal at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) _Roger Federer has been seeded above Rafael Nadal for Wimbledon, despite the Spaniard being higher in the rankings.

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic (NOH’-vak JOH’-kuh-vich) is seeded No. 1, with Federer second and Nadal third. Kevin Anderson is fourth despite being eighth in the rankings, a bump after reaching the men’s final last year.

The men’s seedings for Wimbledon are based on the rankings, but with extra points for grass-court tournaments in the last year.

The women’s seedings follow the rankings, with French Open champion Ash Barty at No. 1 ahead of Naomi Osaka and Karolina Pliskova.

 

UCONN-BIG EAST

UConn to rejoin Big East

STORRS, Conn. (AP) _ UConn is heading back to the Big East.

The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees have voted to accept an invitation to move its basketball and most other athletic teams from the American Athletic Conference.

The teams are expected to begin play in the conference at the start of the 2020-21 academic year.

UConn hasn’t said what it plans to do with its football program, a sport not offered by the Big East.

 

NCAA-TRANSFER WAIVERS

Hoping for clarity, NCAA adjusts transfer waiver guidelines

UNDATED (AP) _ The NCAA has adjusted some of the guidelines used to determine when waivers can be granted to athletes seeking immediate eligibility when they switch schools.

The adjustments approved by the Division I council will require schools requesting a waiver for an incoming transfer to provide more documentation to support a case and more detailed verification of an athlete’s claims about their original school.

 

TRUMP-MILITARY ACADEMIES

President orders new policy about military academies, pro sports

WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum ordering the Pentagon to develop a new policy to allow athletes attending the nation’s military academies to play professional sports immediately after graduating.

Trump’s own Defense Department in 2017 rescinded a policy that allowed the best athletes from the military’s service academies to go straight to the pros upon graduation instead of having to first serve on active duty.

That meant they had to serve two years of active duty before applying for reserve status to pursue a career in professional sports.

^RUSSIAN DOPING

WADA has 100 ‘strong’ Russian doping cases in Moscow data

The World Anti-Doping Agency says it has more than 100 “strong cases” of suspected Russian doping in data retrieved from the Moscow testing laboratory.

WADA President Craig Reedie says the agency is “packaging evidence” for sports governing bodies to prosecute cases.

 

In world and national news…

MIAMI (AP) — The scene following Wednesday night’s debate was chaotic as the candidates dispersed into the spin room to try to frame the conversation following the main event.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, former Housing Secretary Julian Castro, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, former John Delaney Rep. John Delaney and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar all appeared in person among the crowds of reporters gathered.

Castro, de Blasio and Booker, who each had standout moments during the debate, were mobbed by dozens of cameras and print reporters as they entered the room. Castro and de Blasio took victory laps, each telling reporters he was happy with how he drove the conversation.

Other campaigns, including a handful representing candidates not debating till Thursday, sent surrogates and advisers to drive talking points to the media.

 

 

CLINT, Texas (AP) — Immigrant advocates have asked a federal judge to issue an emergency order requiring immediate inspections and access for doctors at border detention facilities where they say children are languishing in filthy conditions.

The federal court filing Wednesday follows last week’s discovery of children in a Border Patrol facility in Clint, Texas who were locked up for weeks and tasked with caring for toddlers.

Lawyers say sleep-deprived, flu-stricken immigrant children are being crammed into frigid facilities that threaten to sicken more children. One doctor compared the locations to torture centers.

The attorneys are also asking for the prompt release of children to parents and close relatives.

The filing comes in a decades-old federal court case over detention conditions for immigrant children.

A message was sent to the Department of Homeland Security.

 

MATAMOROS, Mexico (AP) — The young family from El Salvador appeared in the Mexican border city of Matamoros over the weekend with fear already on their faces.

Another migrant says the family asked about trying to swim across to the U.S., but she tried to discourage them over the danger. Xiomara Mejia says that “I noticed they were really nervous, scared. They had panic on their faces.”

Mejia said Wednesday the family left, saying they would be back. “I didn’t think they were going to decide to cross the river.”

But they did try the swim, and the father and young daughter were swept away and drowned. Their bodies were found face down in the Rio Grande, a heartbreaking scene captured in a news photo showing the girl tucked inside her father’s shirt.

 

 

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — President Donald Trump is in Japan to meet with world leaders amid a flurry of international crises, tense trade negotiations and a mounting global to-do list.

Trump is attending the annual Group of 20 summit and then is going to South Korea where he’ll address the standoff with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program. Air Force One touched down at Osaka International Airport in a rainstorm ahead of high-stakes meetings with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and a host of others at the gathering of the leaders world’s largest economies.

The visit comes days after Trump pulled back from the brink of armed conflict with Iran, and as he looks to de-escalate a year-long trade war with China. U.S. officials said Trump would also warn Putin against continued election meddling.

 

 

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Japan is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the G-20 summit as a sign of improving ties.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters Thursday that Japan-China relations are on the recovery track and he hopes to further elevate them.

Relations between the two countries have sunken to their lowest in the past few years over territorial disputes involving islands in the East China Sea as well as Japan’s wartime actions.

Xi arrived in Osaka earlier Thursday to attend the summit that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will chair on Friday and Saturday.

Suga says he expects Abe and Xi will have constructive talks and dinner later Thursday.

Xi will also hold talks with President Donald Trump on Saturday, a meeting that is capturing a major attention amid their trade disputes.

 

 

Nearly a week after the latest sexual misconduct accusation against President Donald Trump, the story has largely landed with a thud.

Some see the muted response to author E. Jean Carroll’s accusation as the latest example of the divisive Politics of Trump: Either you support him or you don’t.

Larry Sabato, who directs the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, says Trump continues to be “exempt from the rules” that govern American politics.

He says Trump’s poll numbers haven’t changed much since the day he got elected.

After more than a dozen women came forward during Trump’s 2016 campaign with allegations of sexual misconduct years earlier, Trump called the women “liars.”

In denying Carroll’s accusation, Trump said she was “not my type.”