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Judge Andrew Napolitano: Did Attorney General Barr deceive Congress? William Barr, the attorney general of the United States, now faces a likely contempt citation for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena and for misleading Congress. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JrPEY1

Gutfeld on NYT's big bombshell about Trump taxes The New York Times "scoop" about Trump losing money years ago is nothing new -- he admitted years ago he was once deeply in debt. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WuX2FD

Rep. Doug Collins: By voting to hold Barr in contempt, Dems defy logic and precedent The partisan slog continued Wednesday, as House Judiciary Committee Democrats passed a resolution to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2LvlhT8

Hans von Spakovsky: NY Times publication of Trump tax information violates his legal right to confidentiality The New York Times no doubt considers it quite a coup to have obtained and published President Trump’s tax return information from 1985 to 1994. But doing so violated Trump’s right under federal law to the confidentiality of his tax returns. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VaENDY

Gutfeld on NYT's big bombshell about Trump taxes The New York Times releases 10 years of Donald Trump's tax documents, but their scoop falls flat. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Hc51kL

Howard Kurtz: Trump justifies conduct in NYT story, then calls it ‘Fake News’ 'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz questions whether the New York Times story about Trump losing over $1 billion between 1985 and 1994 is actually big news. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2H7qNXS

Dan Gainor: Meghan McCain fights back – Kudos to conservative who burst ultra-liberal Seth Meyers’ bubble Late-night comedy is dead. And if you want proof, look no further than Seth Meyers’ interview with conservative Meghan McCain last night. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2H96Vnu

David Schoen: Democrats' demands that Mueller testify are all wrong – They know he can’t discuss his report Demands by Democrats that Special Counsel Robert Mueller testify before Congress about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election show a complete lack of respect for the rule of law and the constitutional provisions of the separation of powers. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2LKjk5J

Leslie Marshall: If Democrats want a path back to power in 2020, the middle is the place to be The nearly two dozen Democrats now running for President of the United States in the 2020 election fall into three camps. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JmXuSS

Howard Kurtz: Media still in full Mueller mania mode Audience appetite and President Trump are fueling saturation coverage, says Fox News media analyst Howard Kurtz. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2vNdYLW

This is what one student texted his mom during the Colorado school shooting    CNN There was a gunman in the school. Owen, an eighth-grader at STEM School Highlands Ranch, texted his mother. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2WskGmi

The Latest: Man arrested, 1,000 guns seized at LA mansion    Fox News More than 1,000 guns seized from a home in upscale neighborhood of LA    CNN More than 1,000 weapons seized in ritzy Los Angeles neighborhood    NBC News Scores of weapons seized during search of Los Angeles area home    KGET 17 'I've never seen so many weapons': Police seize over a thousand guns, ammo from home    ABC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2Wwuwn7

Russia investigation not "case closed" for Donald Trump Jr.    Atlanta Journal Constitution Donald Trump Jr. subpoenaed to testify before Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee    CBS News Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenas Donald Trump Jr. to answer questions about prior claim to have limited role in Trump Tower Moscow deal    CNBC Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenas Donald Trump Jr. in Russia probe    NBC News Donald Trump Jr. subpoenaed by Senate Intelligence Committee, source says    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on-ajc.com/2WFVY1K

Pompeo rips support for Maduro by US, UK lawmakers as 'disgusting'    Fox News Venezuelan security forces arrest No. 2 leader of opposition-controlled congress    NBC News After failed military uprising, No. 2 leader of Venezuelan congress is towed to jail in car    Fox News A frustrated Trump questions his administration’s Venezuela strategy    The Washington Post Rebuilding Venezuela after Maduro will require the US to front some money | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2H9y9ZW

Southwest Border Apprehensions Surpass 100,000 For Second Consecutive Month    NPR Immigrant Arrests Smash Records, and U.S. Border Struggles to Handle the Crush    The Wall Street Journal Feds released 168,000 illegal immigrant family members into communities    Washington Times Border Patrol arrested nearly 99000 migrants in April    POLITICO Southern border crossings by asylum-seeking migrants kept rising in April, set new record    USA TODAY View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2Ja5IOL

'Don't be a hero': Dad of Kendrick Castillo, teen who died in STEM school attack, pleaded with son about shootings    NBC News Suspects in Colorado school shooting make first court appearances    CNN 1 dead, 8 injured after Colorado school shooting    ABC News Slain student, aspiring Marine praised as heroes in Highlands Ranch school shooting    Colorado Springs Gazette Colorado shooting: One dead and eight wounded after 'two pupils' open fire on classmates at school    The Independent View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2H7ThAW

Denver becomes the first city to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms    CNN Denver narrowly votes to decriminalize 'magic mushrooms'    Fox News Denver Voters Approve Measure To Decriminalize Psychedelic Mushrooms    Forbes Denver to become first city in the U.S. to decriminalize 'magic mushrooms'    Daily Mail Denver becomes the first U.S. city to effectively decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms, outlawed by the U.S. government since 1970    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2PQO8A3

Trump predicts Dem investigation will drive him to 2020 win | TheHill    The Hill Oversight battle continues between White House and Congress    CBS News Finally Congress is fighting back vs. Trump. And the stakes couldn't be higher    CNN Trump’s legal case for executive privilege is strained at best    The Washington Post Democrats are playing right into Trump’s stonewalling strategy    Los Angeles Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2H9hRRS

Google says Singapore's fake news law may hurt innovation    Reuters Singapore passes new law to police fake news despite concerns    Al Jazeera English Singapore passes law targeting fake news online. Critics warn of a chilling effect    Los Angeles Times Singapore fake news law a 'disaster' for freedom of speech, says rights group    The Guardian Singapore Passes `Fake News' Bill Amid Concerns for Free Speech    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://reut.rs/2JajuB6

South Africans Cast Votes For President And Parliament    NPR South Africa counts votes as Ramaphosa's ANC looks to retain power    Reuters Millions of South Africans head to the polls    CBS News South Africa election results: Who will win? ANC have MAJORITY in polls but will it last?    Express.co.uk ANC corruption is a major cause of South Africa’s failure – and the polls will show it    The Guardian View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2vLvhx1

Did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Choose One of the Most Popular Baby Names?    The Cheat Sheet Britain's royal great-grandchildren    CBS News Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce their son's name: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor    Yahoo Lifestyle Meghan, Harry Make 1st Public Appearance With Royal Baby Archie | NBC New York    NBC New York Welcome To Motherhood, Meghan Markle. Here's What You Should Know    WBUR View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2H9GY71

Trump: China 'broke the deal' in trade talks    CNBC Why China Decided to Play Hardball in Trade Talks    The Wall Street Journal Asian shares hit fresh six-week lows ahead of crucial U.S.-China trade talks    Reuters Trump is just fighting back in a trade war that China started long ago    New York Post Put an End to This Reckless Trade Dispute    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnb.cx/2VaLYfo

Asian stocks tank on nearing tariff threat, drag down Europe    Investing.com US STOCKS-Wall Street treads water as trade talks reach crucial stage    Reuters Asian shares mostly lower amid jitters ahead of trade talks    Yahoo Finance Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for May 9, 2019    Bloomberg Asia shares sink to six-week low as clock ticks toward U.S. tariff hike on Chinese goods    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2JpGgUQ

Should Chevron Walk Away From The Anadarko Deal? | OilPrice.com    OilPrice.com She's an Alabama-trained engineer and CEO and she is shocking the oil industry    AL.com Here's how analysts think Chevron will respond to getting dumped by Anadarko    CNBC Chevron, Oxy, Anadarko and the Meaning of ‘Winning’    Bloomberg Chevron May Win by Losing in Permian    The Wall Street Journal View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Ww83GP

[Update: Day 2] Google I/O 2019 Roundup: Android Q, Pixel 3a, Nest Hub Max, and more    9to5Google Google Pixel 3A hands-on: The only Pixel phone to buy    Ars Technica Pixel 3a vs. Pixel 3: Great camera for the price makes Google's $399 phone the better buy    USA TODAY How to Enable All the New Android Q Beta 3 Features    Lifehacker The Google Pixel 3a is deeply flawed but hard to dislike    Phandroid - News for Android View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Veb4tP

Instagram Can Find Misleading Posts—but Won’t Take Them Down    WIRED Instagram still doesn't have vaccine misinformation under control    CNN Instagram is working on new rules for banning accounts    Engadget Instagram posts to be reviewed by FB fact-checkers    ANI News Instagram is considering hiding ‘like’ counts. Here’s what that could mean for millennial mental health. | Opi    Philly.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2H8TfbQ

Microsoft shows off the 2019 Office of the Future    MSPoweruser Inside Microsoft’s vision for the future of Windows, Office, and work    The Verge Microsoft Cortana, and why the future of AI is contextual    Windows Central Piecing together Microsoft's 'people-centric' computing strategy    ZDNet New Cortana and Google Assistant updates highlight workplace potential    Computerworld View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2H6enyf

Google’s music apps have reportedly passed 15 million subscribers    The Verge Between YouTube Music and Google Play Music, Google has now crossed over 15 million subscribers, according to a new report. That's compared to 100 ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Lx0j6A

Movie Review: Pokémon Detective Pikachu Does Enough To Break The 'Bad Video Game Movie' Curse    Nintendo Life Box Office: Can Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Detective Pikachu’ Dethrone ‘Avengers: Endgame’?    Variety It Should Be Impossible for Detective Pikachu to Be This Good    The Atlantic "Detective Pikachu" — Here's How The Characters In The Film Look Side By Side With Their Originals    BuzzFeed What Your Pokémon Pick Says About You    GQ View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2YeyzVI

Britney Spears, family believe ex-manager Sam Lutfi behind death threats    Page Six The Drama Around Britney Spears Has Taken an Even Darker Turn    The Cut Britney Spears Is Granted a Restraining Order Against Ex Manager    E! NEWS Britney Spears' Mom Wants Bigger Role in Singer's Life    Inside Edition Britney Spears Granted Restraining Order Against Ex-Manager Sam Lutfi After Claiming He Caused ‘Severe Mental Trauma’    Us Weekly View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://pge.sx/2Hbc3aK

Game Of Thrones Episode 4: Dracarys' Meaning Revealed, Missandei's Epic Season 8 Moment    GameSpot 'Game of Thrones' Episode 5 photos reveal a smiling Cersei and a sad Daenerys    Yahoo Entertainment This chart shows how many ‘Game of Thrones’ viewers are hating this season    MarketWatch Is Game Of Thrones Adding Another Contender For The Iron Throne?    Cinema Blend Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5: Daenerys Targaryen KILLED by Arya after HUGE clue?    Express View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2J3Djdr

‘Watchmen’ Trailer: Regina King Looks Ready to Kick Superheroic Ass on HBO    IndieWire Tick tock. The new teaser trailer for “Watchmen,” our first significant look at the upcoming HBO drama based on the classic post-modern examination of ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2H92FEs

Ajax Amsterdam vs. Tottenham Hotspur - Football Match Report - May 8, 2019    ESPN Tottenham Somehow Topped Liverpool’s Dramatics    FiveThirtyEight Pochettino in tears! Incredible scenes as Spurs reach Champions League final!    BT Sport Frenkie de Jong likens Ajax loss to a fairytale with an unhappy ending    Goal.com Champions League Madness Continues As Tottenham Gut Ajax With Last Minute Game-Winning Goal    Deadspin View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://es.pn/2YkJxJt

Cubs ban fan for making apparent racist gesture    New York Post The Chicago Cubs have banned indefinitely from Wrigley Field the fan that used what appeared to be a racist hand gesture behind an African American ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyp.st/2LvDMqI

Lakers, Lue end talks without deal, sources say    ESPN Ranking the 4 Best Destinations for Kyrie Irving in Free Agency    The Big Lead Report: Kurt, Linda Rambis Overruled Buss Family on Lakers Hiring Tyronn Lue    Bleacher Report NBA Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka and Lakers lose Tyronn Lue and credibility    Los Angeles Times Woj: Lakers' negotiations with Tyronn Lue have broken down | SportsCenter    ESPN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://es.pn/2JsnWKY

Red Sox Exploring Possibility Of Using Michael Chavis In Outfield    MLB Trade Rumors Jackie Bradley Jr.'s Latest Insane Feat Is Robbing A Walk-Off Dong    Deadspin Red Sox Rookie Michael Chavis Is Surprise Hero Saving Them from Disaster    Bleacher Report Alex Cora's 'lucky' lineup discovery pays off for Boston Red Sox as J.D. Martinez, Xander Bogaerts, Mitch Moreland all homer in win    MassLive.com Red Sox 8, Orioles 5: JD Martinez reminds us about JD Martinez    WEEI View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2vLxc4H

Soldier surprises his kids at school with early homecoming: 'They thought he wasn’t coming in until June' A soldier turned this elementary school’s assembly into a heartwarming reunion on Monday. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Yforfi

Meghan Markle wears dress by rising British designer to introduce royal baby They're a family of three! via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/3089uh8

Bride shames wedding guest who allegedly brought '10 Tupperware containers' to take home leftovers This guest is apparently a big fan of leftovers, and upsetting the bride. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2DUVNsk

Marine veteran nicknamed 'Combat Barbie' stuns in sexy pinup-inspired shoot U.S. Marine Sgt. Rianna Conner is showing off her guns – and a lot more – in a sexy new pinup-inspired photoshoot. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Ww75KE

A single step could have changed the NBA. Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors’ best player this postseason, the NBA Finals most valuable player the last two seasons and a league-altering free agent this summer, turned around to try to find the person who just kicked him in the back of his right... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-rockets-warriors-game-5-20190508-story.html>

The solution appears to be simple. The Dodgers need help in the bullpen. Craig Kimbrel needs a job. And if the team signs Kimbrel, Kenley Jansen said he would welcome the fellow All-Star closer with open arms. “Why not?” Jansen said. “We want to win a championship, right?” Kimbrel could do what... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers-kenley-jansen-craig-kimbrel-20190508-story.html>

Authorities are investigating graffiti found Wednesday in a bathroom at Cal State Long Beach that seems to imply a school shooting will occur Thursday. A Twitter user posted that they found the graffiti in one of the campus bathrooms near the Liberal Arts department. The graffiti reads: “School... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-cal-state-long-beach-addresses-potential-threat-20190508-story.html>

Joe Biden’s first visit to Los Angeles as a presidential candidate featured two things this city produces in abundance — campaign cash and tacos. Biden spent most of his visit on Wednesday mingling with high-dollar donors at two private fundraisers. A third fundraising event is scheduled for Thursday... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-joe-biden-los-angeles-20190508-story.html>

For the first time in three days, the Atlanta Braves were threatening to steal a game from the Dodgers. They had somehow scrapped together two runs with two outs in the seventh inning, a rally ignited by two infield hits, to chase Clayton Kershaw and pull within one Wednesday night. Momentum, if... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-braves-20190508-story.html>

BOYS Los Angeles section Section final Loyola 12, Palos Verdes 6 Orange County section Section final St. Margaret’s 17, Foothill 10 LA vs. OC championship, Saturday at Mira Costa, 1 p.m. Loyola vs. St. Margaret’s GIRLS Los Angeles section Section final Palos Verdes 13, Redondo 9 Orange County section ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-lacrosse-la-foundation-post-season-tournament-20190508-story.html>

Most of his teammates had eaten, showered, dressed and departed when Angels center fielder Mike Trout walked into the visitors clubhouse in Comerica Park on Wednesday night, a bat in his hand, beads of sweat on his brow and a look of determination on his face. The two-time American League most... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-tigers-20190508-story.html>

A man was arrested Wednesday after authorities seized more than 1,000 guns from a home in Holmby Hills, authorities said. Officials received an anonymous tip about a person illegally manufacturing and selling guns in a home in the 100 block of North Beverly Glen Boulevard, said Officer Mike Lopez,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-atf-lapd-investigation-20190508-story.html>

The San Diego Zoo has two new arrivals: a pair of endangered African penguin chicks. The zoo announced Wednesday that the fluffy chicks, named Doug and Barbara, hatched two months ago. The eggs came from two breeding couples. The zoo says it’s the first time eggs laid by its adult penguins have... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-endangered-penguins-hatched-20190508-story.html>

DIVISION 1 Semifinals Newport Harbor d. Loyola, 25-10, 25-17, 25-20 Mira Costa d. Santa Barbara, 15-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-17 DIVISION 2 Semifinals Saddleback Valley Christian d. West Ranch, 25-20, 25-18, 25-19 Oak Park d. Beckman, 32-30, 25-27, 25-20, 25-21 DIVISION 3 Semifinals Quartz Hill d. Woodbridge,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-boys-volleyball-southern-section-results-pairings-20190508-story.html>

An unemployed coach would rather stay unemployed than work for the Lakers. Think about that. Think about how that speaks to the depths of dysfunction in the Lakers basketball operation. Think about how that screams of the leadership void under Jeanie Buss. Tyronn Lue was the Lakers’ only choice ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-tyronn-lue-rob-pelinka-20190508-story.html>

The state Coastal Commission on Wednesday levied a record $15.6-million penalty against the owner of an upscale coastal hotel in Santa Monica because the hotel was built without proper permits that include providing for more affordable lodging in the area. The commission, at a meeting in Oxnard,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-coastal-commission-hotel-fine-20190508-story.html>

Thailand's election commission on Wednesday announced the final results of the March 24 general election — the first since a military coup in 2014 — that gave no party an absolute majority and probably will prompt legal challenges. The commission distributed 150 party list seats in the 500-member... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-thailand-election-results-20190508-story.html>

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN DIVISION Semifinals Diamond Bar 19, Cerritos 2 Arcadia 14, Mira Costa 7 Championship, Saturday, 2 p.m. at Arcadia #1 Diamond Bar vs. #2 Arcadia DIVISION 1 Semifinals San Marino 14, Loma Linda Academy 7 Long Beach Poly 12, San Gabriel 9 Championship, Saturday, 10 a.m. at... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-badminton-southern-section-results-schedule-20190508-story.html>

In a last-minute surprise, it appears this city has lived up to its libertarian leanings and passed an ordinance decriminalizing hallucinogenic magic mushrooms, the first measure of its kind in the nation. For much of the last two days, Initiative 301 appeared headed for defeat, but late Wednesday... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-magic-mushroom-denver-decriminalization-20190508-story.html>

SERIES The Big Bang Theory Leonard’s (Johnny Galecki) mother (Christine Baranski) comes to visit and she’s genuinely kind to him in this new episode of the smart comedy. Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik also star. 8 p.m. CBS Superstore Dina (Lauren... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0509-whats-on-tv-thursday-20190509-story.html>

OPEN DIVISION Semifinals Irvine University 11, Mira Costa 6 Harvard-Westlake 14, Palos Verdes 4 DIVISION 1 Semifinals Beckman 10, San Clemente 8 Sage Hill 9, Ventura 9 (Sage Hill wins on games, 80-63) DIVISION 2 Semifinals Calabasas 15, Cypress 3 Pasadena Poly 15, Walnut 3 DIVISION 3 Semifinals ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-boys-tennis-southern-section-results-schedule-20190508-story.html>

Emilia Clarke stopped reading about “Game of Thrones” online years ago, so she’s completely in the dark about what fans are saying about the show’s final few episodes. She hasn’t heard the speculation that Daenerys Targaryen will become the Mad Queen. She’s unaware that critics are belittling Dany’s... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-st-game-of-thrones-starbucks-emilia-clarke-20190508-story.html>

Senior catcher-infielder Davis Cop of Valencia has been selected the Foothill League player of the year in baseball. He’s headed to UC Santa Barbara. JD Callahan of West Ranch was named the pitcher of the year. First-team all-league: Noah Blythe, Canyon, Jr.; Bobby Garcia, Saugus, Sr.; Hewitt Grissom,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-foothill-all-league-20190508-story.html>

Kennedy came away with a share of the Valley Mission League baseball championship on Wednesday by defeating San Fernando 3-1. Vince Esparza struck out six and allowed two hits. Omar Rodriguez and Alex Olivera each had two hits. The Golden Cougars shared the title with the Tigers. Matt Dodd pitched... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-kennedy-baseball-20190508-story.html>

Chris Taylor saw the green light Tuesday night as he rounded third base from the lively man standing a few dozen feet down the baseline. Dino Ebel, the Dodgers’ first-year third-base coach, was frantically waving Taylor home with two outs in the first inning. By the time Taylor approached the plate,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-dino-ebel-third-base-coach-energy-20190508-story.html>

Federico Higuain broke Columbus' career assist record in the first half and added a goal in the second in the Crew's 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday night. Columbus (5-6-1) snapped a five-game losing streak, avoiding tying the club record. Los Angeles (7-3-1) lost back-to-back... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-galaxy-columbus-crew-20190508-story.html>

Orange County prosecutors Wednesday released dramatic video showing two Anaheim police officers firing 76 shots at a suspect during a high-speed pursuit that the district attorney’s office called “alarming and irresponsible.” One of the officers has been fired, and the other faces potential internal... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-anaheim-police-dramatic-video-investigation-shooting-driving-20190508-story.html>

Promise made. Promise kept. Before her son arrived at USC as a freshman cornerback in 2010, Nickell Robey-Coleman’s mother, Maxine, made him vow that no matter what happened in his football career, he would earn a college degree. Robey-Coleman later envisioned the moment — and what his late mother’s... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-nickell-robey-coleman-rams-20190508-story.html>

En un momento de exhalación en el vestidor, Canelo Álvarez extendió sus brazos en un sofá, rodeado de sus cinturones de campeonato en cada lado, contento de que el mundo del boxeo es suyo.   “Eso es lo grandioso de ser el ‘hombre’”, dijo alguien que sabe bien eso, el promotor de Álvarez, Óscar... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/la-es-canelo-alvarez-quiere-enfrentar-a-rivales-que-tengan-titulos-que-ofrecer-story.html>

Beijing has vowed to retaliate to any tariff hike as hostilities rise before US-China trade talks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J920F0

William Barr has refused to release an unredacted copy of the report on Russian election meddling. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JdL8xh

Edgar Zambrano is the first opposition figure to be arrested since last week's attempted uprising. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JsIYco

The new law, passed by a slim majority in a referendum, is the first of its kind in the United States. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JlJ31n

South Africa's ruling party is tipped to win but with a reduced majority amid anger over the economy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DSh06b

PM Modi has called himself the "watchman" of the nation. We asked real security guards what they think. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DX7wq5

Australia's A$50 note has a blunder in the small print - and it took more than six months to spot. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J82AmN

Donald Trump includes industrial metals in sanctions, as Tehran curbs compliance with the 2015 deal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DXE3wp

The drivers say the companies they work for, which include Uber and Lyft, have made it impossible to earn a living. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HausnW

A Russian man is imprisoned in Norway after robbing the world's most northerly bank late last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VbyaBw

The US President tells the New York Times that his $1bn property empire losses were "for tax purposes". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V6cyGM

Guyana's wealth is set to rise after a huge oil discovery but will it be able to avoid the "oil curse"? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JsDoGP

"There's plenty of room in Vermont," responds one state official who hopes to draw in more outsiders. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q2l7l7

After years of sanctions and war, can the African country finally realise its economic potential? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WBYXso

Talks resume on Thursday after President Trump escalated the trade war with the threat of new tariffs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VaFo8G

The Cuban fighter pilot served the longest-ever non-violent marijuana jail term in American history. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3091jAO

Prince Harry and Meghan have presented their newborn son to the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VpLmHS

Despite having relatively few members, the far-right youth network is branching out across Europe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LFBfdM

Aviation contributes to climate change, but there are ways to reduce your flight's impact on the planet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vIROKW

Polls show even young Russians now have an increasingly positive view of Stalin, but what do people in Moscow say? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LzaYxw

Sharonda Wilson missed her graduation as it was on the same day as her son's. But the universities had a plan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WFonFa

Doctors thought Steph Hammerman would never walk or talk. Now she has opened her own CrossFit gym. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VQnHjj

Australian restaurant gets backlash for sharing pic of food blogger in a bralette: 'Purposely never going there' Critics took note of Banez’ outfit and subsequently accused the eatery of presenting a “cheap” image, or giving the appearance of a “gentleman's club. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2vIH13p

Philadelphia has the best restaurant in the US, according to the James Beard Foundation Calling all foodies. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2PW0u9Z

Freia David, woman with Down syndrome who worked at Massachusetts McDonald's for 32 years, dies at 55 Freia David — a woman with Down syndrome who was a beloved employee at a Massachusetts McDonald’s for 32 years and praised by Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election — died on April 30. She was 55. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VVVnfe

McDonald's customer claims daughter found condom at fast-food play area Another mom claims that her daughter found an unwrapped condom in the play area of a McDonald’s in Queensland, Australia. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VmmvF2

Burger King trolls McDonald’s with creepy new 'clown free' campaign Burger King is here to scare its competition – and maybe its customers. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HagwZI

McDonald's customer who 'peels' McNuggets gets slammed on social media: 'Sicko' An order of nude nuggets is frazzling Facebook. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WwEfdg

Rolled chicken nugget ice cream is a thing now Chicken nuggets are great, and ice cream is great, but they were never meant to go together. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2V3tFZK

IHOP launches National Military Month campaign to benefit children of fallen service members "We believe a college education is the single most important gift we can give these children." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WuaABt

Man caught stealing food truck admits to crime, makes self-disparaging remark Well that’s honest. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2vG9QgT

Dinner is coming: Waiter's resemblance to 'Game of Thrones' actor lands him starring role in commercial Until recently, a Pakistani waiter working in a small cafe in the city of Rawalpindi knew nothing about the TV series "Game of Thrones." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2LFwbpN