Bill Barrow, Associated Press Updated 9:45 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 Photo: Kelly Kissel, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 In this May 21, 2018, photo, a roll of stickers awaiting distribution to early voters sits on a table at the check-in station at the Pulaski County Courthouse Annex in Little Rock, Ark. Voters in four states are casting ballots Tuesday as the 2018 midterm elections take shape. Primaries are set in Arkansas, Georgia and Kentucky while voters in Texas settle several primary runoffs from their first round of voting in March. less In this May 21, 2018, photo, a roll of stickers awaiting distribution to early voters sits on a table at the check-in station at the Pulaski County Courthouse Annex in Little Rock, Ark. Voters in four states ... more Photo: Kelly Kissel, AP Voters choose nominees in Arkansas, … [Read more...] about Voters choose nominees in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas
Former Warriors guard Tim Hardaway ‘humbled’ to join Bay Area Hall of Fame
By Matt Kawahara Published 9:50 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 Tim Hardaway’s NBA career got off to an auspicious beginning. In 1989, the Warriors used the 14th overall draft pick on the 6-foot guard from Texas-El Paso. As Hardaway recalled Monday, he actually made his Warriors debut at his alma mater, in an exhibition game against the Jazz. Before tip-off, Hardaway’s teammates asked the rookie to lead them onto the court. “So I ran out there,” Hardaway recalled. “And they stopped way back in the tunnel. I ran all the way out there. And I was by myself.” The rookie was fooled — but he’d also run onto a court where he was already a star. The fans “all stood up and gave me a standing ovation,” Hardaway said. “It was kind of embarrassing.” It was also a precursor of sorts for Hardaway, who would make three of his five All-Star teams and hear plenty of ovations while playing for the Warriors. On Monday, Hardaway was … [Read more...] about Former Warriors guard Tim Hardaway ‘humbled’ to join Bay Area Hall of Fame
School shooting not likely to decide Texas runoff races
Will Weissert, Associated Press Updated 9:45 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Sue Ogrocki, AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 In this May 4, 2018, photo, Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the National Rifle Association-Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum in Dallas. Texas' primary runoff will test whether the national Democratic Party's establishment can overcome an insurgent wing more openly hostile to President Donald Trump. The only statewide runoff features little-known Democratic gubernatorial candidates: Ex-Dallas County sheriff Lupe Valdez against Houston businessman Andrew White, whose father, Mark, was governor from 1983 to 1987. Neither … [Read more...] about School shooting not likely to decide Texas runoff races
Trump wades deeper into abortion politics as midterms loom
Jill Colvin, Associated Press Updated 9:41 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 Photo: Susan Walsh, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this May 18, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The Trump administration’s latest push to wring funding from Planned Parenthood and other federally funded family planning clinics could serve as a rallying cry for conservative voters, who remain deeply loyal to the president heading into the midterm elections. Trump has also been focused on issues that galvanize his base, holding a series of events to rail against the dangers of illegal immigration and wading anew into the fight over abortion rights. less FILE - In this May 18, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The Trump administration’s latest push to wring funding from … [Read more...] about Trump wades deeper into abortion politics as midterms loom
LeBron James scores 44 as Cavs even Eastern finals against Celtics
By Tom Withers Published 9:42 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 Photo: Jamie Sabau / Getty Images Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Cleveland’s LeBron James drives to the basket against Boston’s Terry Rozier (left) and Marcus Morris in the third quarter. Cleveland’s LeBron James drives to the basket against Boston’s Terry Rozier (left) and Marcus Morris in the third quarter. Photo: Jamie Sabau / Getty Images LeBron James scores 44 as Cavs even Eastern finals against Celtics 1 / 1 Back to Gallery CLEVELAND — LeBron James knows the path to the NBA Finals better than anyone in today’s game. And unless the Celtics do something soon, he could get there again. James bullied his way to 44 points and helped the Cavaliers even the Eastern Conference finals at 2-2 on Monday night with a … [Read more...] about LeBron James scores 44 as Cavs even Eastern finals against Celtics
Ha Long cruise ship faces suspension after Australian tourist reports ‘horrific’ service
A cruise ship in the world-famous bay Ha Long in northern Vietnam is facing suspension after a group of Australian tourists described it was a "nightmare" trip far different from what they were advertised. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has ordered the ship owner to apologize and compensate the tourists, saying the incident damaged the reputation of Ha Long and Vietnam tourism. The agency asked the authorities to suspend the boat when the tourists' complaints are confirmed to be true. Lynne Ryan, who was among the group of six tourists visiting the UNESCO heritage bay early this month, came back with "horrific" memories as she described on a Facebook post. Her post drew the attention from many news outlets who published the story last week. Ryan said that she had been shown a glossy brochure with beautiful pictures of the boat and its services, but they were not what she and her friends actually received. They had a "junk boat," she said, listing a rat house … [Read more...] about Ha Long cruise ship faces suspension after Australian tourist reports ‘horrific’ service
Mass school shootings mostly happening in small-town America
Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press Updated 11:41 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: David J. Phillip, AP Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 FILE - In this Friday, May 18, 2018, file photo, mourners wait for the start of a prayer vigil following a deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas. If you want to know where mass school shootings are most likely to occur, look no farther than small-town and suburban America. less FILE - In this Friday, May 18, 2018, file photo, mourners wait for the start of a prayer vigil following a deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas. If you want to know where mass school ... more … [Read more...] about Mass school shootings mostly happening in small-town America
Michigan football, Shea Patterson and the RPO: What’s it all mean?
Nick Baumgardner Detroit Free Press Published 4:39 p.m. UTC May 22, 2018 Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh went on the Dan Patrick Show in February and talked about how impressed he was by the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the run-pass option on their way to winning Super Bowl LII. Fans hear buzz phrases and begin to link terms: Harbaugh. RPO. Super Bowl. Michigan. Add Shea Patterson’s name in there and you have a high-octane fuel choice for the Wolverines' annual offseason hype train. Read more: Michigan ranked fifth in Athlon's top 25: Why that's too high Woodson eager to see QB Patterson, loves Michigan defense It has been one of the more common questions asked over the past few months: How much RPO is Michigan going to run? Is this the greatest thing of all-time? Will this change everything? Let's dissect the basics of the RPO and analyze how Michigan might apply it this season. Listen to The Michigan Rant podcast, with Nick Baumgardner … [Read more...] about Michigan football, Shea Patterson and the RPO: What’s it all mean?
Change marks Detroit school chief’s first year
Jennifer Chambers The Detroit News Published 4:00 p.m. UTC May 22, 2018 Detroit — Nikolai Vitti arrived in the city one year ago to lead the reform of one of the nation’s most troubled urban school districts. In his short time, the superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District has instituted substantial changes across the city, including boosting teacher pay, gutting outdated K-8 curriculum in reading and math, and restoring art or music to all schools this fall. But systemic problems, such as 200 teacher vacancies and schools with deplorable building conditions, persist. Vitti has gotten off to a solid start, but he has a long road ahead to produce meaningful changes to public K-12 education in Detroit, which must include widespread academic growth and improved test scores for the district’s 50,000 students, observers say. Most education experts say making significant progress addressing the district’s academic problems could take three to … [Read more...] about Change marks Detroit school chief’s first year
Miss Nebraska wins Miss USA competition
Associated Press Updated 9:40 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Matt Sullivan/Getty Images Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 SHREVEPORT, LA - MAY 21: Miss Nebraska Sarah Rose Summers is crowned by Miss USA 2017 Kara McCullough, Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and Miss Teen USA 2018 Hailey Colborn after winning the 2018 Miss USA Competition at George's Pond at Hirsch Coliseum on May 21, 2018 in Shreveport, Louisiana. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) less SHREVEPORT, LA - MAY 21: Miss Nebraska Sarah Rose Summers is crowned by Miss USA 2017 Kara McCullough, Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and Miss Teen USA 2018 Hailey Colborn after … [Read more...] about Miss Nebraska wins Miss USA competition