upi--2020-04-03--What to stream this weekend: 'Onward,' 'Tales from the Loop,' new music

April 3 ( UPI ) -- As people practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic , more entertainment options have become available to stream from the comfort of home .
Here 's a list of films , TV shows , music and video games that will be released this weekend .
Disney and Pixar 's Onward , which hit theaters before they closed March 6 , is available on the Disney+ streaming service Friday .
Tom Holland and Chris Pratt voice two brothers who embark on a magical quest after a mysterious staff helps bring back the legs of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clock in order to fully bring their dad back before the spell wears off .
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Octavia Spencer also provide voices .
Ed Helms and 12-year-old Terrence Little Gardenhigh star in this raunchy buddy-cop comedy , along with Taraji P. Henson , out Sunday .
Officer James Coffee ( Helms ) is dating Vanessa ( Henson ) and encounters a criminal who was hired to scare him by Vanessa 's foul-mouthed son Kareem ( Gardenhigh ) .
Things quickly go south as Coffee and Kareem are pursued by a ruthless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) directed the film , which also stars David Alan Grier .
This new Apple TV+ series stars Brooklyn Prince as fourth-grade investigative reporter Hilde Lisko and Jim Sturgess as her father , Matt .
Prince 's character is inspired by the real-life Hilde Lysiak , a young journalist who published her own local newspaper when she was 8 .
Home Before Dark features fictional cases .
The series arrives on Friday , with all 10 episodes of Season 1 available .
Rebecca Hall stars in this sci-fi drama series inspired by Simon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name .
Premiering Friday , Tales from the Loop follows a group of townspeople who live above a machine known as The Loop .
The machine was built to unlock and explore the mysteries of the universe .
Jonathan Pryce , Paul Schneider , Daniel Zolghadri , Duncan Joiner , Ato Essandoh , Nicole Law and Jane Alexander also star .
Season 2 of DC 's animated adult comedy series Harley Quinn returns with the first episode Friday .
The series can be viewed on the DC Universe streaming service , which also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kaley Cuoco voices Harley as she tries to strike out on her own after breaking up with The Joker .
She is joined by her best friend Poison Ivy ( Lake Bell ) and also runs into Batman ( Diedrich Bader ) and Robin ( Jacob Tremblay ) .
New episodes will arrive on DC Universe every Friday .
WWE 's biggest event of the year is still moving forward without an audience over two nights on Saturday and Sunday starting at 7 p.m .
Marquee matches include WWE Champion Brock Lesnar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Cena vs .
The Fiend Bray Wyatt in a Firefly Fun House match , Raw Women 's Champion Becky Lynch defending her title against Shayna Baszler , Edge vs. Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match , The Undertaker vs. AJ Styles in a Boneyard match and more .
Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski will serve as host .
CBS This Morning 's Gayle King will host a two-hour special ACM Presents Our Country starting at 8 p.m. Sunday .
The special will feature at-home acoustic performances from Blake Shelton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Underwood , Dierks Bentley , John Legend , Sheryl Crow , Brad Paisley , Darius Rucker , Shania Twain , Keith Urban and more .
Also , Bryan , Paisley and Rucker will perform a tribute to Kenny Rogers who recently died at age 81 .
Our Country is airing in place of the 2020 ACM Awards , which was postponed to Sept. 16 .
MTV has launched on its official YouTube channel a new version of its classic Unplugged series , featuring artists performing from home .
Alessia Cara kicks off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rooting for You , '' `` October '' and `` A Little More . ''
Shaggy , Jewel , Melissa Etheridge , Monsta X , Bazzi , CNCO and Finneas will appear in future episodes .
Frank Ocean returned Friday with two new tracks , `` Dear April '' and `` Cayendo . ''
The acoustic tracks are available on his YouTube page named Blonded .
The songs represent Ocean 's first new songs for 2020 after releasing `` DHL '' in October and `` In My Room '' in November .
Ocean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Country music star Sam Hunt released his first new album in five years Friday , titled Southside .
The project contains 12 songs , including singles `` Body Like a Back Road , '' `` Downtown 's Dead , '' `` Kinfolks , '' and `` Hard to Forget . ''
Hunt last released Montevallo in October 2014 .
Return to the zombie-infested Raccoon City in Capcom 's Resident Evil 3 , released Friday for the PlayStation 4 , Xbox One and PC .
The title is a remake of the original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was released for the PlayStation 1 in 1999 .
This new version features superior graphics and gameplay as players take on the role of series star Jill Valentine , who must escape from Raccoon City 24 hours before the events of Resident Evil 2 .
Jill will also have to contend with the monstrous Nemesis zombie who is hunting her down .
Marvel 's foul-mouthed superhero Deadpool can be unlocked Friday in online multiplayer shooter Fortnite .
The Deadpool skin can be unlocked by completing a set of challenges .
Deadpool is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free-to-play game following crossovers with Harley Quinn and Avengers : Endgame .

April 3 (UPI) -- As people practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, more entertainment options have become available to stream from the comfort of home.
Here's a list of films, TV shows, music and video games that will be released this weekend.
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Films
Onward -- Disney+
Disney and Pixar's Onward, which hit theaters before they closed March 6, is available on the Disney+ streaming service Friday. Tom Holland and Chris Pratt voice two brothers who embark on a magical quest after a mysterious staff helps bring back the legs of their late father. The duo race against the clock in order to fully bring their dad back before the spell wears off. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Octavia Spencer also provide voices.
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Coffee and Karem -- Netflix
Ed Helms and 12-year-old Terrence Little Gardenhigh star in this raunchy buddy-cop comedy, along with Taraji P. Henson, out Sunday. Officer James Coffee (Helms) is dating Vanessa (Henson) and encounters a criminal who was hired to scare him by Vanessa's foul-mouthed son Kareem (Gardenhigh). Things quickly go south as Coffee and Kareem are pursued by a ruthless drug kingpin. Michael Dowse (Stuber) directed the film, which also stars David Alan Grier.
TV
Home Before Dark -- Apple TV+
This new Apple TV+ series stars Brooklyn Prince as fourth-grade investigative reporter Hilde Lisko and Jim Sturgess as her father, Matt. Prince's character is inspired by the real-life Hilde Lysiak, a young journalist who published her own local newspaper when she was 8. Home Before Dark features fictional cases. The series arrives on Friday, with all 10 episodes of Season 1 available.
Tales from the Loop -- Amazon Prime
Rebecca Hall stars in this sci-fi drama series inspired by Simon Stalenhag's art book of the same name. Premiering Friday, Tales from the Loop follows a group of townspeople who live above a machine known as The Loop. The machine was built to unlock and explore the mysteries of the universe. Jonathan Pryce, Paul Schneider, Daniel Zolghadri, Duncan Joiner, Ato Essandoh, Nicole Law and Jane Alexander also star.
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Harley Quinn Season 2 -- DC Universe
Season 2 of DC's animated adult comedy series Harley Quinn returns with the first episode Friday. The series can be viewed on the DC Universe streaming service, which also contains a vast library of comic books. Kaley Cuoco voices Harley as she tries to strike out on her own after breaking up with The Joker. She is joined by her best friend Poison Ivy (Lake Bell) and also runs into Batman (Diedrich Bader) and Robin (Jacob Tremblay). New episodes will arrive on DC Universe every Friday.
WWE WrestleMania 36 -- WWE Network, pay-per-view
WWE's biggest event of the year is still moving forward without an audience over two nights on Saturday and Sunday starting at 7 p.m. Marquee matches include WWE Champion Brock Lesnar defending his title against Drew McIntyre, John Cena vs. The Fiend Bray Wyatt in a Firefly Fun House match, Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch defending her title against Shayna Baszler, Edge vs. Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match, The Undertaker vs. AJ Styles in a Boneyard match and more. Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski will serve as host.
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ACM Presents: Our Country -- CBS
CBS This Morning's Gayle King will host a two-hour special ACM Presents Our Country starting at 8 p.m. Sunday. The special will feature at-home acoustic performances from Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Shania Twain, Keith Urban and more. Also, Bryan, Paisley and Rucker will perform a tribute to Kenny Rogers who recently died at age 81. Our Country is airing in place of the 2020 ACM Awards, which was postponed to Sept. 16.
Music
MTV Unplugged at Home -- YouTube
MTV has launched on its official YouTube channel a new version of its classic Unplugged series, featuring artists performing from home. Alessia Cara kicks off the first episode Friday with her songs "Rooting for You," "October" and "A Little More." Shaggy, Jewel, Melissa Etheridge, Monsta X, Bazzi, CNCO and Finneas will appear in future episodes.
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Frank Ocean -- 'Dear April,' 'Cayendo'
Frank Ocean returned Friday with two new tracks, "Dear April" and "Cayendo." The acoustic tracks are available on his YouTube page named Blonded. The songs represent Ocean's first new songs for 2020 after releasing "DHL" in October and "In My Room" in November. Ocean last released the album Blonde in 2016.
Sam Hunt -- Southside
Country music star Sam Hunt released his first new album in five years Friday, titled Southside. The project contains 12 songs, including singles "Body Like a Back Road," "Downtown's Dead," "Kinfolks," and "Hard to Forget." Hunt last released Montevallo in October 2014.
Games
Resident Evil 3
Return to the zombie-infested Raccoon City in Capcom's Resident Evil 3, released Friday for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The title is a remake of the original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, which was released for the PlayStation 1 in 1999. This new version features superior graphics and gameplay as players take on the role of series star Jill Valentine, who must escape from Raccoon City 24 hours before the events of Resident Evil 2. Jill will also have to contend with the monstrous Nemesis zombie who is hunting her down.
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Deadpool in Fortnite
Marvel's foul-mouthed superhero Deadpool can be unlocked Friday in online multiplayer shooter Fortnite. The Deadpool skin can be unlocked by completing a set of challenges. Deadpool is the latest superhero to enter into the popular free-to-play game following crossovers with Harley Quinn and Avengers: Endgame.


upi--2020-04-03--Watch: Dreamcatcher shares special 'Red Sun' video

April 3 ( UPI ) -- South Korean girl group Dreamcatcher is back with a special new music video .
@ @ @ @ @ `` special clip '' video Friday for the song `` Red Sun . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ Dreamcatcher wearing all-black ensembles in a candlelit room .
The singers perform a ritual-like choreographed @ @ @ @ @ shared promo photos for the song on Twitter .
`` Red Sun '' appears on @ @ @ @ @ , Dystopia : The Tree of Language , released in February .
The album also @ @ @ @ @ , '' which Dreamcatcher released a playful video for in March .
Dreamcatcher is also @ @ @ @ @ or White . ''
Dreamcatcher consists of Jiu , Sua , Siyeon , Yoohyeon , @ @ @ @ @ .
The group is known for the singles `` Chase Me , '' `` Full @ @ @ @ @ the Sky '' and `` Deja Vu . ''

April 3 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Dreamcatcher is back with a special new music video.
The K-pop stars released a "special clip" video Friday for the song "Red Sun."
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The video shows the members of Dreamcatcher wearing all-black ensembles in a candlelit room. The singers perform a ritual-like choreographed dance routine.
Dreamcatcher also shared promo photos for the song on Twitter.
[] 꿈둥이 사진 보고 가세요 스페셜 클립 'Red Sun' 영상 다들 보셨나요~?Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ 꿈둥이 비하인드 사진 보고  오후 9시 #아이돌라디오 에서도 꿈둥이들 보는 거 잊지 마세요#드림캐쳐 #Dreamcatcher #지유 #수아 pic.twitter.com/JMGEN5nK6A— 드림캐쳐 Dreamcatcher (@hf_dreamcatcher) April 3, 2020
"Red Sun" appears on Dreamcatcher's most recent album, Dystopia: The Tree of Language, released in February. The album also features the song "Sahara," which Dreamcatcher released a playful video for in March.
Dreamcatcher is also promoting the song "Black or White."
Dreamcatcher consists of Jiu, Sua, Siyeon, Yoohyeon, Dami, Gahyeon and Handong. The group is known for the singles "Chase Me," "Full Moon," "Over the Sky" and "Deja Vu."


upi--2020-04-03--Federal judge allows lawsuits against border wall to proceed

April 3 ( UPI ) -- A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump did not overstep his authority last year when he declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border , but allowed two environmental suits challenging his border wall strategy to proceed .
The environmental suits said Trump 's declaration , which allowed him to divert federal defense funding to build the wall , was unconstitutional because it violates a provision in the 2019 budget bill that limits money for border wall construction .
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ruled late Thursday that some of the parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and allowed their challenges to proceed .
McFadden , however , ruled against their specific argument that Trump 's emergency declaration was unlawfully based on drug trafficking grounds , saying that particular issue is not his to decide .
`` These policy decisions are for the political , not judicial , branches to resolve , '' McFadden wrote in his decision .
The judge also removed Trump as a defendant in the challenge , saying he is n't a necessary party to the complaints .
However , claims can still be brought against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also decided that some of the plaintiffs lack standing and dismissed them from the case .
He said other groups , including a Native American tribe in Texas , `` have plausibly alleged that they will likely suffer injury '' and can remain in the case .
Last summer , it was also McFadden who ruled that the U.S. House lacked standing to block Trump 's emergency funding moves in court .
Other federal judges have issued restraining orders to block some aspects of the president 's border spending plan , concluding that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending .
Thursday 's decision did not determine whether diverting funds to the border wall via Trump 's emergency declaration violated any laws .

A section of border wall is seen in Nogales, Ariz. A judge's ruling Thursday said President Donald Trump lawfully used an emergency declaration last year that allowed him to divert funds to the border wall. File Photo by Art Foxall/UPI | License Photo
April 3 (UPI) -- A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump did not overstep his authority last year when he declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, but allowed two environmental suits challenging his border wall strategy to proceed. The environmental suits said Trump's declaration, which allowed him to divert federal defense funding to build the wall, was unconstitutional because it violates a provision in the 2019 budget bill that limits money for border wall construction. Advertisement
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ruled late Thursday that some of the parties to the suits have a legitimate claim and allowed their challenges to proceed.
McFadden, however, ruled against their specific argument that Trump's emergency declaration was unlawfully based on drug trafficking grounds, saying that particular issue is not his to decide.
"These policy decisions are for the political, not judicial, branches to resolve," McFadden wrote in his decision.
The judge also removed Trump as a defendant in the challenge, saying he isn't a necessary party to the complaints. However, claims can still be brought against agencies of Trump's administration.
McFadden also decided that some of the plaintiffs lack standing and dismissed them from the case. He said other groups, including a Native American tribe in Texas, "have plausibly alleged that they will likely suffer injury" and can remain in the case.
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Last summer, it was also McFadden who ruled that the U.S. House lacked standing to block Trump's emergency funding moves in court. Other federal judges have issued restraining orders to block some aspects of the president's border spending plan, concluding that the declaration threatened congressional authority over federal spending.
Thursday's decision did not determine whether diverting funds to the border wall via Trump's emergency declaration violated any laws.


upi--2020-04-03--Look: Jane Fonda revives workout in TikTok video

April 3 ( UPI ) -- Jane Fonda revived her iconic workout video in her first post on the social media app TikTok .
The 82-year-old actress and activist performed moves from Jane Fonda 's Workout , released in 1982 , and promoted virtual Fire Drill Fridays for climate action in a video Friday .
The video features clips from Fonda 's workout video and shows the star performing leg lifts .
`` My name is Jane Fonda , and I 'm going to bring back the Jane Fonda Workout during this home sequestration , '' she says .
Midway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support Fire Drill Fridays , her weekly demonstration and actions calling on leaders to take climate action .
`` What I would really like you to do is to work out with me for the planet .
There 's a climate crisis that 's a real emergency , so whether you 're on your couch or your yoga mat , will you join me for the virtual Fire Drill Fridays ? ''
the star asks .
`` The future needs you .
I need you , '' she concludes .
Fonda discussed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview with Elle released this week .
`` When you 're famous , you have this incredible potential platform , but how do you use it ? ''
she said .
`` I have to put myself on the line . ''
Fonda has been arrested for civil disobedience several times since starting Fire Drill Fridays in Washington , D.C. , in October .
She and her Grace & Frankie co-star Lily Tomlin joked about their arrests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in January .

April 3 (UPI) -- Jane Fonda revived her iconic workout video in her first post on the social media app TikTok.
The 82-year-old actress and activist performed moves from Jane Fonda's Workout, released in 1982, and promoted virtual Fire Drill Fridays for climate action in a video Friday.
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The video features clips from Fonda's workout video and shows the star performing leg lifts.
"My name is Jane Fonda, and I'm going to bring back the Jane Fonda Workout during this home sequestration," she says.
Midway through the video, Fonda entreats viewers to support Fire Drill Fridays, her weekly demonstration and actions calling on leaders to take climate action.
"What I would really like you to do is to work out with me for the planet. There's a climate crisis that's a real emergency, so whether you're on your couch or your yoga mat, will you join me for the virtual Fire Drill Fridays?" the star asks.
"The future needs you. I need you," she concludes.
Fonda discussed her dedication to Fire Drill Fridays in an interview with Elle released this week.
"When you're famous, you have this incredible potential platform, but how do you use it?" she said. "I have to put myself on the line."
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Fonda has been arrested for civil disobedience several times since starting Fire Drill Fridays in Washington, D.C., in October. She and her Grace & Frankie co-star Lily Tomlin joked about their arrests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in January.


upi--2020-04-03--Ex-Astros catcher Evan Gattis: Sorry isn't 'good enough' for sign-stealing

April 3 ( UPI ) -- Former Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis says saying sorry is n't `` good enough '' after his former team was caught illegally stealing signs during its 2017 World Series winning run .
Gattis made the comments Thursday on the 755 Is Real podcast .
Gattis said Astros players cheated baseball , and he feels bad for fans .
`` I 'm not asking for sympathy or anything like that , '' Gattis said .
`` If our punishment is being hated by everybody forever , just like , whatever .
I do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to [ expletive ] be done .
`` I do agree with that , big time .
I do think it 's good for baseball that we 're cleaning it up .
... And I understand that it 's not [ expletive ] good enough to say sorry .
I get it . ''
A MLB investigation found that at the start of the 2017 season , the Astros began to use a camera-based system to steal signs from opposing teams , allowing their players to know what type of pitches were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Astros used versions of the system during the post-season that year , when they won the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers .
The practice continued for parts of the 2018 season .
Former Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow and team manager Grady Hinch were suspended and fired by MLB for their roles in the scheme .
The Astros also were fined $ 5 million and forced to surrender a total of four picks in the first and second round of the MLB Draft this year and next .
Former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Astros player Carlos Beltran -- who were with the team during the sign-stealing -- lost their managerial jobs after the investigation .
No players have been directly punished for their roles in the sign-stealing scheme .
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has said he wo n't strip the Astros of their World Series title , despite players and fans criticizing him for the Astros ' punishment not being strict enough .
Gattis , 33 , retired after the 2018 season .
He spent his final four seasons with the Astros .
He said Hinch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tenure as manager .
Hinch and Luhnow 's season-long suspensions will be fulfilled in 2020 even if the MLB season is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
`` You work your whole life to try to [ expletive ] hit a ball , and you mean you can tell me what 's coming ?
It was like , 'What ? '
It 's a powerful thing , and there 's millions of dollars on the line , '' Gattis said .
`` And that 's the bad of it , too , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And that 's not right .
That 's not playing the game right . ''
Several current and former Astros players have apologized for their roles in the scheme since the conclusion of the investigation .
Astros players were booed and heckled by opposing fans during spring training games before Major League Baseball suspended the 2020 season indefinitely .
`` It got out of [ expletive ] control , '' Gattis said of the Astors ' cheating in 2017 .
`` That 's why I 'm actually glad that the objective truth is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , and it was not right .
It was wrong .
`` It 's a little easier to see it being [ expletive ] up afterwards .
Do n't get me wrong , I 'm very happy we won the World Series .
...
But once that all fades , now it 's kind of different .
That happened and we cheated .
You ca n't feel that good about it . ''

Evan Gattis played four seasons for the Houston Astros before retiring after the 2018 season. File Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
April 3 (UPI) -- Former Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis says saying sorry isn't "good enough" after his former team was caught illegally stealing signs during its 2017 World Series winning run. Gattis made the comments Thursday on the 755 Is Real podcast. Gattis said Astros players cheated baseball, and he feels bad for fans. Advertisement
"I'm not asking for sympathy or anything like that," Gattis said. "If our punishment is being hated by everybody forever, just like, whatever. I don't know what should be done, but something had to [expletive] be done.
"I do agree with that, big time. I do think it's good for baseball that we're cleaning it up. ... And I understand that it's not [expletive] good enough to say sorry. I get it."
A MLB investigation found that at the start of the 2017 season, the Astros began to use a camera-based system to steal signs from opposing teams, allowing their players to know what type of pitches were coming during at-bats.
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It also found that the Astros used versions of the system during the post-season that year, when they won the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The practice continued for parts of the 2018 season.
Former Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow and team manager Grady Hinch were suspended and fired by MLB for their roles in the scheme. The Astros also were fined $5 million and forced to surrender a total of four picks in the first and second round of the MLB Draft this year and next.
Former Astros bench coach Alex Cora and former Astros player Carlos Beltran -- who were with the team during the sign-stealing -- lost their managerial jobs after the investigation.
No players have been directly punished for their roles in the sign-stealing scheme.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has said he won't strip the Astros of their World Series title, despite players and fans criticizing him for the Astros' punishment not being strict enough.
Gattis, 33, retired after the 2018 season. He spent his final four seasons with the Astros. He said Hinch knew about the sign-stealing scheme during his tenure as manager.
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Hinch and Luhnow's season-long suspensions will be fulfilled in 2020 even if the MLB season is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"You work your whole life to try to [expletive] hit a ball, and you mean you can tell me what's coming? It was like, 'What?' It's a powerful thing, and there's millions of dollars on the line," Gattis said. "And that's the bad of it, too, that's where people got hurt. And that's not right. That's not playing the game right."
Several current and former Astros players have apologized for their roles in the scheme since the conclusion of the investigation.
Astros players were booed and heckled by opposing fans during spring training games before Major League Baseball suspended the 2020 season indefinitely.
"It got out of [expletive] control," Gattis said of the Astors' cheating in 2017. "That's why I'm actually glad that the objective truth is out there. We [expletive] up, and it was not right. It was wrong.
"It's a little easier to see it being [expletive] up afterwards. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy we won the World Series. ... But once that all fades, now it's kind of different. That happened and we cheated. You can't feel that good about it."


upi--2020-04-03--Gallup: U.S. residents hesitant to return to regular activities because of coronavirus

A new Gallup poll released this week showed that only 14 percent of U.S. residents would return to daily activities if it was up to them because of the coronavirus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/UPI | License Photo
April 3 (UPI) -- Concern about the coronavirus is weighing heavy on U.S. residents with only 14 percent saying they would resume their daily activities if it was up to them, according to a new Gallup poll released this week. Forty-two percent of respondents to the survey, taken from March 27-29, said they would rather wait until the number of new COVID-19 cases declines significantly while 38 percent said they would like to stay away from their activities until there were no new cases for a period of time. Advertisement
"Some of Americans' reluctance to go back to normal can be explained by their fear that they, themselves, would be at risk of experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms," Gallup's Lydia Saad said.
"Nearly half say it is 'very likely' (11 percent) or 'likely' (37 percent) that they would face this risk. Importantly, there is a strong correlation between Americans' estimate of their personal risk and their readiness to return to normal."
That concern over resuming activities stretched across the board, from all age groups and political groups. Those aged 18-29 (20 percent), men (19 percent) and Republicans (22 percent) ranked highest among those who would resume activities if they could decide for themselves.
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Democrats (50 percent), those 65 and older (45 percent), women (44 percent) and those living in the suburbs (40 percent) were more likely to say they would want to see no new cases for some time before resuming daily activities.
Gallup responders still showed hesitation when asked how quickly they would return to work if their local and state governments said it was OK to do so. About 22 percent said they would resume normal day-to-day activities immediately while 7 in 10 said they would "wait to see what happens with the spread of the virus before resuming." Another 9 percent said they would limit social contact indefinitely.
Pandemic empties streets, public spaces around the world


upi--2020-04-04--'Flash,' 'When Calls the Heart' actor Logan Williams dead at 16

April 4 ( UPI ) -- Canadian actor Logan Williams -- known for his roles in The Flash and When Calls the Heart -- has died at age 16 , his mother said .
The family is `` absolutely devastated '' by Williams ' death Thursday , his mother Marlyse Williams told Canada 's The Tri-City News on Friday .
`` I am not able to hug my parents who lost their only grandchild , '' Williams said , explaining she is left to mourn alone due to social-distancing practices in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The cause of Logan Williams ' death has not been publicly disclosed , Variety and Deadline said .
Williams ' other credits include The Color of Rain , Supernatural and The Whispers .
`` Just hearing the devastating news that Logan Williams has passed away suddenly , '' The Flash star Grant Gustin wrote on Instagram Friday .
`` This picture was early in the filming of The Flash pilot episode back in 2014 .
I was so impressed by not only Logan 's talent but his professionalism on set .
My thoughts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his family during what is I 'm sure an unimaginably difficult time for them .
Please keep Logan and his family in your thoughts and prayers during what has been a strange and trying time for us all .
Sending love to everyone . ''

April 4 (UPI) -- Canadian actor Logan Williams -- known for his roles in The Flash and When Calls the Heart -- has died at age 16, his mother said.
The family is "absolutely devastated" by Williams' death Thursday, his mother Marlyse Williams told Canada's The Tri-City News on Friday.
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"I am not able to hug my parents who lost their only grandchild," Williams said, explaining she is left to mourn alone due to social-distancing practices in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. "It's hard."
The cause of Logan Williams' death has not been publicly disclosed, Variety and Deadline said.
Williams' other credits include The Color of Rain, Supernatural and The Whispers.
"Just hearing the devastating news that Logan Williams has passed away suddenly," The Flash star Grant Gustin wrote on Instagram Friday.
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"This picture was early in the filming of The Flash pilot episode back in 2014. I was so impressed by not only Logan's talent but his professionalism on set. My thoughts and prayers will be with him and his family during what is I'm sure an unimaginably difficult time for them. Please keep Logan and his family in your thoughts and prayers during what has been a strange and trying time for us all. Sending love to everyone."
Notable deaths of 2020


upi--2020-04-04--Fox cancels 'Deputy' after one season

Fox cancels 'Deputy' after one season

April 4 ( UPI ) -- True Detective alum Stephen Dorff 's new cop drama Deputy wo n't get a @ @ @ @ @ Deadline reported Friday the show would not return to the network after its initial 13-episode @ @ @ @ @ said the cancellation was due to low ratings , lukewarm reviews from critics and Dorff @ @ @ @ @ show also co-starred Yara Martinez , Brian Van Holt , Bex Taylor-Klaus , Shane Paul @ @ @ @ @ Danielle Mone Truitt .
`` Deputy brings the spirit of a classic Western and a @ @ @ @ @ cop drama , '' a synopsis said .
`` When the Los Angeles County 's @ @ @ @ @ rule forged back in the Wild West thrusts the most unlikely man into the job @ @ @ @ @ more comfortable taking down bad guys than navigating a sea of politics , who wo @ @ @ @ @ served . ''

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Stephen Dorff's new show "Deputy" has been canceled after one season. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
April 4 (UPI) -- True Detective alum Stephen Dorff's new cop drama Deputy won't get a second season on Fox. Deadline reported Friday the show would not return to the network after its initial 13-episode run. Advertisement
The Hollywood Reporter said the cancellation was due to low ratings, lukewarm reviews from critics and Dorff's high salary.
The show also co-starred Yara Martinez, Brian Van Holt, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Shane Paul McGhie, Mark Moses and Danielle Mone Truitt.
"Deputy brings the spirit of a classic Western and a gritty authenticity to the modern cop drama," a synopsis said.
"When the Los Angeles County's Sheriff dies, an arcane rule forged back in the Wild West thrusts the most unlikely man into the job: a fifth-generation lawman, more comfortable taking down bad guys than navigating a sea of politics, who won't rest until justice is served."


upi--2020-04-04--On This Day, April 4: NATO formed with signing of treaty

April 4 ( UPI ) -- On this date in history : In 1841 , President William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia after serving one month in office .
He was the ninth President of the United States , and the first to die in office .
He was succeeded by Vice President John Tyler , the first person to occupy the office without being elected to it .
In 1850 , the city of Los Angeles was incorporated .
In 1887 , Susanna Madora Salter was elected as the first female mayor in the United States -- in Argonia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ USS Akron , a U.S. Navy airship , is destroyed during a major storm off the coast of New Jersey .
The tragedy claimed the lives of 73 of the 76 crewmen and passengers .
In 1949 , representatives of 12 nations gathered in Washington to sign the North Atlantic Treaty , creating the NATO alliance .
In 1968 , civil rights leader Martin Luther King , Jr. was assassinated as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tenn .
He was 39 .
In 1975 , Microsoft was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 1983 , the space shuttle Challenger lifted off on its inaugural mission .
In 1991 , Sen. John Heinz , R-Pa. , and six others were killed in the midair collision of a chartered airplane and a helicopter that was inspecting the plane 's landing gear near Philadelphia .
In 2005 , the president of Kyrgyzstan , Askar Akayev , officially resigned .
He had been driven out by a coup a month earlier .
In 2013 , Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago film critic Roger Ebert died after a long battle with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 , the United Nations announced that the millionth refugee from war-torn Syria had entered Lebanon .
In 2017 , Syrian government forces kill dozens of civilians in a chemical attack in the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun .
In 2019 , the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reversed its policy denying the children of lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender parents to be blessed as infants and baptized as members .

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President Bill Clinton dons the red beret of the Red Eagles as he speaks with U.S. Troops stationed as part of a NATO peacekeeping force on January 13, 1996, in Tuzla, Bosnia. On April 4, 1949, representatives of 12 nations gathered in Washington to sign the North Atlantic Treaty, creating the NATO alliance. File Photo by Mike Marucci/UPI | License Photo
April 4 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1841, President William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia after serving one month in office. He was the ninth President of the United States, and the first to die in office. He was succeeded by Vice President John Tyler, the first person to occupy the office without being elected to it. Advertisement
In 1850, the city of Los Angeles was incorporated.
In 1887, Susanna Madora Salter was elected as the first female mayor in the United States -- in Argonia, Kan.
In 1933, the USS Akron, a U.S. Navy airship, is destroyed during a major storm off the coast of New Jersey. The tragedy claimed the lives of 73 of the 76 crewmen and passengers.
In 1949, representatives of 12 nations gathered in Washington to sign the North Atlantic Treaty, creating the NATO alliance.
In 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tenn. He was 39.
In 1975, Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
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In 1983, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off on its inaugural mission.
In 1991, Sen. John Heinz, R-Pa., and six others were killed in the midair collision of a chartered airplane and a helicopter that was inspecting the plane's landing gear near Philadelphia.
In 2005, the president of Kyrgyzstan, Askar Akayev, officially resigned. He had been driven out by a coup a month earlier.
In 2013, Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago film critic Roger Ebert died after a long battle with cancer. He was 70.
File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
In 2014, the United Nations announced that the millionth refugee from war-torn Syria had entered Lebanon.
In 2017, Syrian government forces kill dozens of civilians in a chemical attack in the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun.
In 2019, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reversed its policy denying the children of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents to be blessed as infants and baptized as members.
File Photo by Sopotnicki/Shutterstock


upi--2020-04-04--Famous birthdays for April 4: Hugo Weaving, Robert Downey Jr.

April 4 ( UPI ) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries .
-- Inventor @ @ @ @ @ the cylinder lock , in 1821

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Hugo Weaving attends the premiere of "Mortal Engines" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles on December 5, 2018. The actor turns 60 on April 4. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
April 4 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries. They include: Advertisement
-- Social reformer Dorothea Dix in 1802
-- Inventor Linus Yale, developer of the cylinder lock, in 1821
-- Baseball Hall of Fame member Tris Speaker in 1888
-- Actor Bea Benaderet in 1906
-- Blues musician Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield, in 1913
-- Author Maya Angelou in 1928
-- Actor Anthony Perkins in 1932
-- Music producer Clive Davis in 1932 (age 88)
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-- Former baseball Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti in 1938
-- South African musician Hugh Masekela in 1939
-- Golf Hall of Fame member JoAnne Carner in 1939 (age 81)
-- Author Kitty Kelley in 1942 (age 78)
-- Actor Craig T. Nelson in 1944 (age 76)
-- Actor Christine Lahti in 1950 (age 70)
-- Actor Hugo Weaving in 1960 (age 60)
-- Irish television talk show host Graham Norton in 1963 (age 57)
-- Actor David Cross in 1964 (age 56)
-- Actor Robert Downey Jr. in 1965 (age 55)
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-- Singer Jill Scott in 1972 (age 48)
-- Magician David Blaine in 1973 (age 47)
-- Actor James Roday in 1976 (age 44)
-- Actor Heath Ledger in 1979
-- Actor Natasha Lyonne in 1979 (age 41)
-- Actor Eric Andre in 1983 (age 37)
-- Singer/actor Jamie Lynn Spears in 1991 (age 29)


upi--2020-04-03--San Francisco 49ers sign WR Travis Benjamin, OL Tom Compton

April 3 ( UPI ) -- The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Travis Benjamin and offensive lineman Tom Compton , the team announced Friday .
Both Benjamin and Compton inked one-year deals , according to the team .
The 49ers did n't disclose financial terms of the agreements .
Benjamin , who is entering his ninth season in the NFL , spent the past four years with the Los Angeles Chargers .
He recorded six receptions for 30 yards in five games last season before being placed on injured reserve with a thigh injury .
The Cleveland Browns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2012 NFL Draft out of Miami .
He played four seasons in Cleveland before signing with the Chargers in free agency .
In 101 career games , Benjamin has notched 208 catches for 3,143 yards and 19 touchdowns .
He has also returned 109 punts for 1,189 yards and four touchdowns on special teams .
Compton , who is also entering his ninth NFL season , appeared in 14 games ( five starts ) with the New York Jets in 2019 .
He is joining his sixth team in the last six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the sixth round of the 2012 draft out of South Dakota .
He spent his first four seasons in Washington before one-year stints with the Atlanta Falcons , Chicago Bears , Minnesota Vikings and Jets .
Compton has played in 99 career games with 34 starts .
He started a career-high 14 games with the Vikings in 2018 .

Former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (L) had six receptions for 30 yards last season before being placed on injured reserve. File Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI | License Photo
April 3 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Travis Benjamin and offensive lineman Tom Compton, the team announced Friday. Both Benjamin and Compton inked one-year deals, according to the team. The 49ers didn't disclose financial terms of the agreements. Advertisement
Benjamin, who is entering his ninth season in the NFL, spent the past four years with the Los Angeles Chargers. He recorded six receptions for 30 yards in five games last season before being placed on injured reserve with a thigh injury.
The Cleveland Browns selected Benjamin in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of Miami. He played four seasons in Cleveland before signing with the Chargers in free agency.
In 101 career games, Benjamin has notched 208 catches for 3,143 yards and 19 touchdowns. He has also returned 109 punts for 1,189 yards and four touchdowns on special teams.
Compton, who is also entering his ninth NFL season, appeared in 14 games (five starts) with the New York Jets in 2019. He is joining his sixth team in the last six seasons.
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The Washington Redskins selected Compton in the sixth round of the 2012 draft out of South Dakota. He spent his first four seasons in Washington before one-year stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Jets.
Compton has played in 99 career games with 34 starts. He started a career-high 14 games with the Vikings in 2018.


upi--2020-04-03--Texans' Bill O'Brien: DeAndre Hopkins trade was in team's 'best interest'

April 3 ( UPI ) -- In his first public comments since trading away star receiver DeAndre Hopkins , Houston Texans head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien explained the team 's decision-making process when speaking to season-ticket holders Friday .
The Texans traded Hopkins , a four-time All-Pro choice , and a 2020 fourth-round draft pick to the Cardinals in exchange for running back David Johnson , a 2020 second-round selection and a 2021 fourth-rounder last month .
Many NFL fans , experts and personnel from around the league considered it a lopsided trade due to Hopkins ' elite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the injury history of Johnson .
O'Brien defended the trade , citing the wideout 's request for a raise .
`` I would say the deal with Arizona was a deal that we felt was in the best interest of our team , '' O'Brien said , according to the Houston Chronicle .
`` DeAndre Hopkins was a great football player here .
He made so many plays for us .
We love DeAndre Hopkins .
But he had three years left on his deal and he wanted a raise .
And we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go in that direction .
`` We felt like we had a great offer from Arizona that involved picks .
That involved an excellent three-down running back who is hungry and humble and just ca n't wait to get started .
David Johnson is going to be a great addition to our football team . ''
Hopkins had three years and about $ 40 million remaining on his contract with the Texans , according to Spotrac .
The Texans selected Hopkins in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Clemson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has sat out only two games and recorded 632 receptions for 8,602 yards and 54 touchdowns .

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien (pictured) traded star receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for running back David Johnson and two draft choices. File Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
April 3 (UPI) -- In his first public comments since trading away star receiver DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien explained the team's decision-making process when speaking to season-ticket holders Friday. The Texans traded Hopkins, a four-time All-Pro choice, and a 2020 fourth-round draft pick to the Cardinals in exchange for running back David Johnson, a 2020 second-round selection and a 2021 fourth-rounder last month. Advertisement
Many NFL fans, experts and personnel from around the league considered it a lopsided trade due to Hopkins' elite production over the past few seasons and the injury history of Johnson. O'Brien defended the trade, citing the wideout's request for a raise.
"I would say the deal with Arizona was a deal that we felt was in the best interest of our team," O'Brien said, according to the Houston Chronicle. "DeAndre Hopkins was a great football player here. He made so many plays for us. We love DeAndre Hopkins. But he had three years left on his deal and he wanted a raise. And we weren't going to be able to go in that direction.
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"We felt like we had a great offer from Arizona that involved picks. That involved an excellent three-down running back who is hungry and humble and just can't wait to get started. David Johnson is going to be a great addition to our football team."
Hopkins had three years and about $40 million remaining on his contract with the Texans, according to Spotrac.
The Texans selected Hopkins in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Clemson. Since entering the league, he has sat out only two games and recorded 632 receptions for 8,602 yards and 54 touchdowns.


upi--2020-04-03--California Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of James Fayed

April 3 ( UPI ) -- The California Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of the former owner of a gold-trading firm who argued there were errors in his original death penalty trial .
James Michael Fayed , 57 , was found guilty in 2011 of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the 2008 death of his estranged wife , Pamela Fayed , 44 .
Three men paid by James Fayed stabbed her to death in the parking garage of a Century City , Calif. , office building .
She had just left her lawyer 's office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ -- Goldfinger Coin and Bullion Sales -- and a related online gold-trading company , E-Bullion .
A judge had been scheduled to hear arguments on Pamela Fayed 's request to have the business treated as a separate entity in their divorce because she feared her husband was trying to conceal assets .
Both were under investigation for allegedly laundering money for Ponzi schemes through their e-currency business .
The three men who carried out the slaying were also convicted in Pamela Fayed 's death .
James Fayed 's lawyers sought to have his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including that a secretly recorded conversation he had while in jail on different charges should n't have been admitted as evidence .
He said the recording violated his Sixth Amendment right to counsel .
The court on Tuesday refused the argument , saying the right to counsel is only applicable after a defendant is charged .
Though James Fayed was sentenced to death , that punishment was put on hold in March 2019 after California Gov .
Gavin Newsom signed an indefinite moratorium on capital punishment in the state .

April 3 (UPI) -- The California Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of the former owner of a gold-trading firm who argued there were errors in his original death penalty trial.
James Michael Fayed, 57, was found guilty in 2011 of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the 2008 death of his estranged wife, Pamela Fayed, 44.
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Three men paid by James Fayed stabbed her to death in the parking garage of a Century City, Calif., office building. She had just left her lawyer's office.
The Fayeds ran two companies together -- Goldfinger Coin and Bullion Sales -- and a related online gold-trading company, E-Bullion. A judge had been scheduled to hear arguments on Pamela Fayed's request to have the business treated as a separate entity in their divorce because she feared her husband was trying to conceal assets.
Both were under investigation for allegedly laundering money for Ponzi schemes through their e-currency business.
The three men who carried out the slaying were also convicted in Pamela Fayed's death.
James Fayed's lawyers sought to have his murder conviction overturned on multiple grounds, including that a secretly recorded conversation he had while in jail on different charges shouldn't have been admitted as evidence. He said the recording violated his Sixth Amendment right to counsel.
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The court on Tuesday refused the argument, saying the right to counsel is only applicable after a defendant is charged.
Though James Fayed was sentenced to death, that punishment was put on hold in March 2019 after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an indefinite moratorium on capital punishment in the state.