upi--2020-02-10--Vikings hire ex-Packers DC Dom Capers as senior defensive assistant

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- The Minnesota Vikings hired veteran coach Dom Capers as a senior defensive assistant on head coach Mike Zimmer 's staff , the team announced Monday .
Capers , 69 , is entering his 33rd season as an NFL coach .
He most recently served as a senior defensive assistant with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season .
In Minnesota , Capers will work alongside Zimmer , who spent 14 seasons as a defensive coordinator before becoming the Vikings ' head coach in 2014 .
The Vikings ' defensive unit , led by Pro Bowl defensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks and standout defensive backs Harrison Smith and Xavier Rhodes , finished fifth in the league in scoring defense , third in interceptions and second in red zone efficiency last season .
Capers has spent 24 years of his coaching career as a defensive coordinator or head coach .
He was the head coach of the Carolina Panthers ( 1995-98 ) and Houston Texans ( 2002-05 ) when both were expansion teams .
Capers also served as defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers ( 1992-94 ) , Jaguars ( 1999-2000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Green Bay Packers ( 2009-17 ) .

Former Houston Texans head coach Dom Capers served as the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator from 2009-17. He will be entering his 33rd season as an NFL coach. File Photo by A.J. Sisco/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings hired veteran coach Dom Capers as a senior defensive assistant on head coach Mike Zimmer's staff, the team announced Monday. Capers, 69, is entering his 33rd season as an NFL coach. He most recently served as a senior defensive assistant with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. Advertisement
In Minnesota, Capers will work alongside Zimmer, who spent 14 seasons as a defensive coordinator before becoming the Vikings' head coach in 2014.
The Vikings' defensive unit, led by Pro Bowl defensive ends Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen, All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks and standout defensive backs Harrison Smith and Xavier Rhodes, finished fifth in the league in scoring defense, third in interceptions and second in red zone efficiency last season.
The #Vikings have added Dom Capers to the 2020 coaching staff as senior defensive assistant. : https://t.co/kUXLkgnM1i pic.twitter.com/YdQAoK79EY— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) February 10, 2020
Capers has spent 24 years of his coaching career as a defensive coordinator or head coach. He was the head coach of the Carolina Panthers (1995-98) and Houston Texans (2002-05) when both were expansion teams.
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Capers also served as defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1992-94), Jaguars (1999-2000), Miami Dolphins (2006-07) and Green Bay Packers (2009-17).


upi--2020-02-10--Buttigieg, Sanders campaigns request partial recanvass of Iowa caucuses

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- The campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg formally requested a partial recanvass of the results of the Iowa caucuses on Monday .
Sanders ' campaign sought a recanvass of 25 precincts and three satellite caucuses while Buttigieg 's campaign sought a recanvas of 66 precincts and all satellite caucuses .
The Buttigieg request states that the number of state delegate equivalents awarded from satellite caucus locations was `` miscalculated and misreported '' and a recanvass would result in a net increase of 14 SDEs .
Sanders ' campaign said the Vermont senator would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` errors '' in the results are corrected .
On Sunday , the Iowa Democratic Party on Sunday announced it had updated its results , awarding Buttigieg -- the former mayor of South Bend , Ind .
-- 14 national delegates and Sanders 12 after applying revisions from 55 precinct reports .
If the results are unchanged , Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren would receive eight delegates , former Vice President Joe Biden would receive six and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar would receive one .
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price said he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would take and presented the possibility campaigns could seek a recount if they are unsatisfied with the results of the recanvass .
`` While a recanvass is just the first step in the process and we do n't expect it to change the current calculations , it is a necessary part of making sure Iowans can trust the final results of the caucus , '' Sanders senior adviser Jeff Weaver said .
`` Our volunteers and supporters worked too hard and too many people participated for the first time to have the results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admits are incorrect . ''

The presidential campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg requested a recanvass of 143 precincts in the Iowa caucuses on Monday. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg formally requested a partial recanvass of the results of the Iowa caucuses on Monday. Sanders' campaign sought a recanvass of 25 precincts and three satellite caucuses while Buttigieg's campaign sought a recanvas of 66 precincts and all satellite caucuses. Advertisement
The Buttigieg request states that the number of state delegate equivalents awarded from satellite caucus locations was "miscalculated and misreported" and a recanvass would result in a net increase of 14 SDEs.
Sanders' campaign said the Vermont senator would receive one additional national delegate if the "errors" in the results are corrected.
On Sunday, the Iowa Democratic Party on Sunday announced it had updated its results, awarding Buttigieg -- the former mayor of South Bend, Ind. -- 14 national delegates and Sanders 12 after applying revisions from 55 precinct reports.
If the results are unchanged, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren would receive eight delegates, former Vice President Joe Biden would receive six and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar would receive one.
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Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price said he could not say exactly how long the recanvass would take and presented the possibility campaigns could seek a recount if they are unsatisfied with the results of the recanvass.
"While a recanvass is just the first step in the process and we don't expect it to change the current calculations, it is a necessary part of making sure Iowans can trust the final results of the caucus," Sanders senior adviser Jeff Weaver said. "Our volunteers and supporters worked too hard and too many people participated for the first time to have the results depend on calculations that even the party admits are incorrect."


upi--2020-02-10--Suspect killed, two officers injured in Arkansas Walmart shooting

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- Two police officers were injured and a suspect was killed during a shooting at @ @ @ @ @ Monday , authorities said .
The Arkansas State Police confirmed that two Forrest City police @ @ @ @ @ shooting Monday morning .
`` The ASP Criminal Investigation Division has been requested to conduct @ @ @ @ @ , '' state police said .
The Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and @ @ @ @ @ responded to the scene .
Officials said a call was made to authorities from inside @ @ @ @ @ making threats and acting suspiciously .
Officers confronted the man when the shooting occurred .
@ @ @ @ @ officers as Lt. Eric Varner and Detective Eugene Watlington .
Varner was treated and released @ @ @ @ @ City , while Watlington was taken into surgery .
Forrest City Police Chief Deon Lee @ @ @ @ @ to police but declined to immediately release his name .

Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Two police officers were injured and a suspect was killed during a shooting at a Walmart in Arkansas on Monday, authorities said.
The Arkansas State Police confirmed that two Forrest City police officers were injured in the shooting Monday morning.
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"The ASP Criminal Investigation Division has been requested to conduct an investigation of the incident," state police said.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed that special agents responded to the scene.
Officials said a call was made to authorities from inside the store describing an individual making threats and acting suspiciously.
Officers confronted the man when the shooting occurred.
Forrest City police identified the officers as Lt. Eric Varner and Detective Eugene Watlington.
Varner was treated and released at a hospital in Forrest City, while Watlington was taken into surgery.
Forrest City Police Chief Deon Lee said the suspect was known to police but declined to immediately release his name.


upi--2020-02-10--Watch: Moose battles backyard swing behind Alaska woman's home

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- A surprised woman captured video of a curious moose 's battle with a swingset @ @ @ @ @ her sister 's Alaska home .
Linda Schwitzke , 57 , said she was at @ @ @ @ @ Kenai when a pair of moose wandered into the yard .
One of the animals @ @ @ @ @ children 's swing behind the home and used its antlers to prod at the object @ @ @ @ @ the moose pawed at the ground with apparent aggression and tossed the swing around with @ @ @ @ @ the second moose watched its comrade 's battle with the swing without interfering .

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Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A surprised woman captured video of a curious moose's battle with a swingset in the back yard of her sister's Alaska home.
Linda Schwitzke, 57, said she was at her sister's house in Kenai when a pair of moose wandered into the yard.
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One of the animals took an interest in the children's swing behind the home and used its antlers to prod at the object.
Schwitzke recorded video as the moose pawed at the ground with apparent aggression and tossed the swing around with its antlers.
She said the second moose watched its comrade's battle with the swing without interfering.


upi--2020-02-10--South Carolina man threw $100,000 lottery ticket in the trash

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- A South Carolina man said he nearly missed out on a $ 100,000 lottery @ @ @ @ @ his winning ticket in the trash .
The Newberry man told South Carolina Education Lottery @ @ @ @ @ Cash 5 ticket for the Jan. 24 drawing at the BP gas station in Newberry @ @ @ @ @ day after the drawing .
The man said he tossed the ticket into the trash @ @ @ @ @ the drawing numbers he checked .
The player said he was sipping his coffee when @ @ @ @ @ again and noticed he had made a big mistake .
`` I checked the results @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
The man fished his ticket out of the trash and checked @ @ @ @ @ drawing , discovering he had matched all five numbers : 9-15-25-27-30 .
`` I could @ @ @ @ @ he recalled .
The man collected a $ 100,000 prize from lottery headquarters .
He @ @ @ @ @ to charity and start a college fund for his grandchildren .

A South Carolina man said his $100,000 lottery ticket spent some time in the trash when he mistakenly checked the numbers for the wrong drawing. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A South Carolina man said he nearly missed out on a $100,000 lottery jackpot when he mistakenly threw his winning ticket in the trash. The Newberry man told South Carolina Education Lottery officials he bought a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket for the Jan. 24 drawing at the BP gas station in Newberry and checked his numbers the day after the drawing. Advertisement
The man said he tossed the ticket into the trash when it didn't match the drawing numbers he checked.
The player said he was sipping his coffee when he checked the lottery numbers again and noticed he had made a big mistake.
"I checked the results for the day before," he said.
The man fished his ticket out of the trash and checked the numbers for the correct drawing, discovering he had matched all five numbers: 9-15-25-27-30.
"I couldn't believe it," he recalled.
The man collected a $100,000 prize from lottery headquarters. He said he plans to give to charity and start a college fund for his grandchildren.


upi--2020-02-10--Russian military court convicts 7 anti-fascists of terrorism

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- A Russian military court Monday convicted seven young anti-fascist and anarchist men on terrorism charges an international human rights group said were fabricated .
The seven men standing trial in Penza are among 11 the Federal Security Service ( FSB ) accused in 2017 of planning bomb attacks at the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament in Russia and other attacks leading up to the 2018 presidential election .
Four other defendants are still awaiting a verdict from a St. Petersburg military court .
Defendants convicted on terrorism charges , ranging in age from 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arman Sagynbaev , Vasily Kuskov , Mikhail Kulkov , Maxim Ivankin , Andrey Chernov and Ilya Shakursky .
They were enthusiasts of airsoft , a game similar to pinball .
The FSB , a successor agency to the KGB , said the games were a form of training for the men they accused of organizing a terrorist group called `` Network . ''
Investigators said Pchelinstev and Shakursky were leaders of a group accused of terrorism-related attacks , and they received the longest sentences of 18 and 16 years respectively , in maximum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from six to 18 years .
Prior to the verdict , Amnesty International said in a statement that the charges were made up to silence dissent .
`` These terror charges are a figment of the Russian security services ' imagination that was fabricated in an attempt to silence these activists , '' Natalia Prilutskaya , Amnesty International Russia 's researcher , said in the statement .
`` The trial has been a sham -- the men say their confessions were extracted by torture and the so-called evidence contradicted by the facts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was nonexistent .
`` It is clear from the trial that no criminal organization called 'Network ' has ever existed , '' she said .
`` What has probably existed is a loose group of young like-minded people interested in playing airsoft .
There is no evidence linking them to terrorism-related activities . ''
`` This case is the latest politically-motivated abuse of the justice system to target young people , '' she added .
`` The allegations of torture and ill-treatment must be investigated , the men must be released , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fabricating criminal charges to silence all dissent . ''

General view of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) in Moscow, Russia. File Photo by Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A Russian military court Monday convicted seven young anti-fascist and anarchist men on terrorism charges an international human rights group said were fabricated. The seven men standing trial in Penza are among 11 the Federal Security Service (FSB) accused in 2017 of planning bomb attacks at the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament in Russia and other attacks leading up to the 2018 presidential election. Four other defendants are still awaiting a verdict from a St. Petersburg military court. Advertisement
Defendants convicted on terrorism charges, ranging in age from 23 to 31, included Dmitry Pchelintsev, Arman Sagynbaev, Vasily Kuskov, Mikhail Kulkov, Maxim Ivankin, Andrey Chernov and Ilya Shakursky.
They were enthusiasts of airsoft, a game similar to pinball. The FSB, a successor agency to the KGB, said the games were a form of training for the men they accused of organizing a terrorist group called "Network."
Investigators said Pchelinstev and Shakursky were leaders of a group accused of terrorism-related attacks, and they received the longest sentences of 18 and 16 years respectively, in maximum security, with overall prison sentences ranging from six to 18 years.
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Prior to the verdict, Amnesty International said in a statement that the charges were made up to silence dissent.
"These terror charges are a figment of the Russian security services' imagination that was fabricated in an attempt to silence these activists," Natalia Prilutskaya, Amnesty International Russia's researcher, said in the statement. "The trial has been a sham -- the men say their confessions were extracted by torture and the so-called evidence contradicted by the facts."
Prilutskaya added that the terrorist group was nonexistent.
"It is clear from the trial that no criminal organization called 'Network' has ever existed," she said. "What has probably existed is a loose group of young like-minded people interested in playing airsoft. There is no evidence linking them to terrorism-related activities."
"This case is the latest politically-motivated abuse of the justice system to target young people," she added. "The allegations of torture and ill-treatment must be investigated, the men must be released, and the Russian government must stop resorting to fabricating criminal charges to silence all dissent."


upi--2020-02-10--First CMV-22B Osprey plane delivered to U.S. Navy

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- The U.S. Navy and Boeing announced the delivery of its first tiltrotor CMV-22B Osprey-variant aircraft on Monday .
The plane , built by Boeing and Bell Textron with 47 more ordered by the Navy , will replace the aging C-2A Greyhound fleet of planes .
It is designed to transport personnel and cargo from shore to aircraft carriers , and is the only plane capable of carrying major components of F-35 engines directly to a carrier flight deck , a critical feature of Navy logistics .
The first Navy CMV-22B Osprey was delivered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Amarillo , Texas .
The planes will be based at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego , Calif. , and Naval Air Station Norfolk in Virginia .
It completed it first flight on Jan. 21 in Amarillo .
The plane , with increased fuel capacity over previous V-22 variants , can carry up to 6,000 pounds for up to 1,150 nautical miles , and first flew in December .
About 200 examples of the plane , with short takeoff and landing capabilities , have been built in various iterations by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defense , Space and Security in 2007 .
`` The CMV-22B brings expanded capabilities not only to the carrier onboard delivery mission , but to the high-end fight , '' U.S. Navy Capt .
Dewon Chaney , Commodore of the Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Wing , said in a press release .
`` We are anxious to get it to the fleet and show off its immense capabilities and agile flexibility . ''

A variant of the tiltrotor Osprey military aircraft, the CMV-22B, completed its trial flight on Friday and was delivered to the U.S. Navy on Monday. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy and Boeing announced the delivery of its first tiltrotor CMV-22B Osprey-variant aircraft on Monday. The plane, built by Boeing and Bell Textron with 47 more ordered by the Navy, will replace the aging C-2A Greyhound fleet of planes. Advertisement
It is designed to transport personnel and cargo from shore to aircraft carriers, and is the only plane capable of carrying major components of F-35 engines directly to a carrier flight deck, a critical feature of Navy logistics.
The first Navy CMV-22B Osprey was delivered to the Navy at Bell's manufacturing facilities in Amarillo, Texas. The planes will be based at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif., and Naval Air Station Norfolk in Virginia. It completed it first flight on Jan. 21 in Amarillo.
The plane, with increased fuel capacity over previous V-22 variants, can carry up to 6,000 pounds for up to 1,150 nautical miles, and first flew in December. About 200 examples of the plane, with short takeoff and landing capabilities, have been built in various iterations by the consortium of Bell Helicopters and Boeing Defense, Space and Security in 2007.
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"The CMV-22B brings expanded capabilities not only to the carrier onboard delivery mission, but to the high-end fight," U.S. Navy Capt. Dewon Chaney, Commodore of the Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Wing, said in a press release. "We are anxious to get it to the fleet and show off its immense capabilities and agile flexibility."


upi--2020-02-10--AI may help patients determine most effective antidepressant

Choosing the right antidepressant for someone who is depressed can be hit or miss .
But a new study shows that artificial intelligence technology may be able to help .
Researchers input information from electrical signals in the brain into a computer program that learns as it goes .
Based on brain activity , the AI technology helped predict whether or not an antidepressant will help treat a particular person 's depression .
So far , the new technology has only been tested on one type of antidepressant -- sertraline , or Zoloft .
But the researchers think it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also hope it can predict how well other types of depression treatments might work , such as transcranial magnetic stimulation .
`` Right now in psychiatry , when we see a patient with depression , we have very little idea of what the most effective treatment will be .
Then we start treatment in a trial-and-error fashion , which can lead to a lot of frustration , '' explained senior study author Dr. Amit Etkin , a psychiatry professor at Stanford University in California .
He 's currently on leave from Stanford to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a company called Alto Neuroscience .
`` It 's not that antidepressants do n't work well .
Some work extremely well .
An objective test could help bridge the gap in knowing which treatments are effective and for whom they will be effective , '' Etkin said .
While depression is generally considered a single disease , health professionals are increasingly recognizing that there are different types of depression .
And , much like a drug that treats one type of breast cancer does n't work well on another , Etkin said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ antidepressants as one-size-fits-all . ''
The new technology uses a readily available , low-cost test called the electroencephalogram , EEG .
During an EEG , electrodes are placed all over the head .
Those electrodes measure electrical activity in the brain .
For the patient , it 's similar to having the electrical activity of the heart measured with an electrocardiogram , or EKG .
The researchers said that over the past two decades , research has suggested that an EEG can be used to predict differences in depression .
They combined the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that learns how each type of depression responds to a particular medication .
The current study included more than 300 patients with depression .
They were randomly selected to receive either sertraline or a placebo .
All of the participants had an EEG before starting the drug or placebo .
Etkin said the `` AI tool was quite effective '' at predicting which patients would do well on the medications .
He said the next steps from here are to see how the AI tool does with other antidepressants and with other types @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having an objective medical test may help destigmatize depression .
The findings were published Feb. 10 in the journal Nature Biotechnology .
Dr. Shawna Newman is director of child and adolescent psychiatry at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City , and was not part of the research .
`` The goal of the study is to illustrate a 'biology-based ' and objective approach to treatment for an illness that affects millions of people the world over , '' she said .
`` The ability to direct treatment of depression in a consistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profoundly change not only the trajectory of an illness , but also potentially alter the perception we have of the illness itself , '' Newman noted .
Psychiatrist Dr. Scott Krakower , from Zucker Hillside Hospital in Glen Oaks , N.Y. , also reviewed the study .
`` While there are limitations to the current study , what is clear is that this is a one more step toward integrating biotechnology into the field of psychiatry , '' he said .
Krakower said patients with depression often have to try multiple treatments before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` An EEG is a simple and relatively cost-efficient strategy that could prove to be highly beneficial in the long run , '' he said .
Learn more about the types of antidepressants from the Mayo Clinic .

While depression is generally considered a single disease, health professionals are increasingly recognizing that there are different types of depression -- and each requires a different method of treatment. Photo by jorono /Pixabay
Choosing the right antidepressant for someone who is depressed can be hit or miss. But a new study shows that artificial intelligence technology may be able to help. Researchers input information from electrical signals in the brain into a computer program that learns as it goes. Based on brain activity, the AI technology helped predict whether or not an antidepressant will help treat a particular person's depression. Advertisement
So far, the new technology has only been tested on one type of antidepressant -- sertraline, or Zoloft. But the researchers think it will be useful for other antidepressants. They also hope it can predict how well other types of depression treatments might work, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation.
"Right now in psychiatry, when we see a patient with depression, we have very little idea of what the most effective treatment will be. Then we start treatment in a trial-and-error fashion, which can lead to a lot of frustration," explained senior study author Dr. Amit Etkin, a psychiatry professor at Stanford University in California. He's currently on leave from Stanford to work on developing this technology as CEO of a company called Alto Neuroscience.
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"It's not that antidepressants don't work well. Some work extremely well. An objective test could help bridge the gap in knowing which treatments are effective and for whom they will be effective," Etkin said.
While depression is generally considered a single disease, health professionals are increasingly recognizing that there are different types of depression. And, much like a drug that treats one type of breast cancer doesn't work well on another, Etkin said that people "shouldn't think of antidepressants as one-size-fits-all."
The new technology uses a readily available, low-cost test called the electroencephalogram, EEG. During an EEG, electrodes are placed all over the head. Those electrodes measure electrical activity in the brain. For the patient, it's similar to having the electrical activity of the heart measured with an electrocardiogram, or EKG.
The researchers said that over the past two decades, research has suggested that an EEG can be used to predict differences in depression. They combined the EEG findings with a sophisticated computer program that learns how each type of depression responds to a particular medication.
The current study included more than 300 patients with depression. They were randomly selected to receive either sertraline or a placebo. All of the participants had an EEG before starting the drug or placebo.
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Etkin said the "AI tool was quite effective" at predicting which patients would do well on the medications.
He said the next steps from here are to see how the AI tool does with other antidepressants and with other types of depression treatments.
Etkin added that having an objective medical test may help destigmatize depression.
The findings were published Feb. 10 in the journal Nature Biotechnology.
Dr. Shawna Newman is director of child and adolescent psychiatry at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and was not part of the research. "The goal of the study is to illustrate a 'biology-based' and objective approach to treatment for an illness that affects millions of people the world over," she said.
"The ability to direct treatment of depression in a consistent and effective manner with predictable outcomes could profoundly change not only the trajectory of an illness, but also potentially alter the perception we have of the illness itself," Newman noted.
Psychiatrist Dr. Scott Krakower, from Zucker Hillside Hospital in Glen Oaks, N.Y., also reviewed the study. "While there are limitations to the current study, what is clear is that this is a one more step toward integrating biotechnology into the field of psychiatry," he said.
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Krakower said patients with depression often have to try multiple treatments before they have any relief from their depression. "An EEG is a simple and relatively cost-efficient strategy that could prove to be highly beneficial in the long run," he said.
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upi--2020-02-10--Severe thunderstorm threat to coincide with flood risk in South

In addition to the ongoing flooding concerns from the Deep South to the Tennessee Valley and mid-Atlantic , severe thunderstorms may also threaten the region on Wednesday .
Residents across much of the lower Mississippi River Valley through the Southeast coast have been on alert following damaging winds and tornadoes that swept through the area last week .
Some parts of the South wo n't have to wait until midweek to be on alert for disruptive storms .
An initial round of severe weather is expected into Monday evening from eastern Texas to southern Mississippi .
For the start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be flooding downpours , hail and damaging wind gusts .
A widespread tornado threat is not expected , but an isolated tornado or two can not be ruled out , according to AccuWeather meteorologist Brett Edwards .
A more elevated threat of tornadoes , with more widespread severe thunderstorms , will wait until Wednesday .
The same storm that is bringing snow to the southern Rockies and Texas , after unleashing damaging winds in California over the weekend , will move into the Deep South on Wednesday .
`` As the storm intensifies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will draw a lot of moisture up from the Gulf of Mexico .
These ingredients will help to prime the atmosphere for severe weather on Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night , '' Edwards said .
In addition to damaging wind gusts and hail , there will also be the potential for isolated tornadoes to develop .
Communities from New Orleans to Nashville should be mindful of the weather around them and have a plan to shelter in place should it be needed in case a tornado warning is issued .
Motorists along parts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 55 and 59 should also be aware of thunderstorms in the area for the evening commute , as gusty winds and torrential rains could significantly lengthen travel times .
Downpours will continue to bring the risk of both flash flooding and river flooding to the saturated region through Wednesday night .
Travelers should remember that floodwaters over roadways are dangerous to drive through .
The water can disguise a washed-out road and take control of a vehicle with only a few inches of water .

In addition to the ongoing flooding concerns from the Deep South to the Tennessee Valley and mid-Atlantic, severe thunderstorms may also threaten the region on Wednesday.
Residents across much of the lower Mississippi River Valley through the Southeast coast have been on alert following damaging winds and tornadoes that swept through the area last week.
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Some parts of the South won't have to wait until midweek to be on alert for disruptive storms. An initial round of severe weather is expected into Monday evening from eastern Texas to southern Mississippi.
For the start of the week, the main threats will be flooding downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts.
A widespread tornado threat is not expected, but an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Brett Edwards.
A more elevated threat of tornadoes, with more widespread severe thunderstorms, will wait until Wednesday.
The same storm that is bringing snow to the southern Rockies and Texas, after unleashing damaging winds in California over the weekend, will move into the Deep South on Wednesday.
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"As the storm intensifies over the Southeast on Wednesday, it will draw a lot of moisture up from the Gulf of Mexico. These ingredients will help to prime the atmosphere for severe weather on Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night," Edwards said.
In addition to damaging wind gusts and hail, there will also be the potential for isolated tornadoes to develop.
Communities from New Orleans to Nashville should be mindful of the weather around them and have a plan to shelter in place should it be needed in case a tornado warning is issued.
Motorists along parts of Interstates 10, 20, 40, 55 and 59 should also be aware of thunderstorms in the area for the evening commute, as gusty winds and torrential rains could significantly lengthen travel times.
Downpours will continue to bring the risk of both flash flooding and river flooding to the saturated region through Wednesday night.
Travelers should remember that floodwaters over roadways are dangerous to drive through. The water can disguise a washed-out road and take control of a vehicle with only a few inches of water.


upi--2020-02-10--In photos: Stars attend 2020 Oscars after party

Oscar nominees and celebrities arrive for the Vanity Fair Oscar party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts @ @ @ @ @ , on Sunday .

Renee Zellweger holds up her Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Judy." Photo by Chris Chew/UPI


upi--2020-02-10--Watch: New Zealand fisherman catches North American freshwater turtle

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- A fisherman in New Zealand said his unusual catch , a freshwater turtle native @ @ @ @ @ end up as his new pet .
Gavin Cameron said he was fishing for salmon @ @ @ @ @ 's Steamer Basin during the weekend when a small turtle swam right up to their @ @ @ @ @ and his friends plucked the turtle out of the water and placed it in a @ @ @ @ @ to shore .
They contacted the local SPCA after some online research revealed it was @ @ @ @ @ a freshwater species native to North America .
Wildlife officials in New Zealand said the @ @ @ @ @ common pet , but is considered an invasive species and it is illegal to release @ @ @ @ @ the country .
The turtle was taken by the local SPCA and Cameron said he @ @ @ @ @ as a pet if it is not claimed in the next seven days .

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Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A fisherman in New Zealand said his unusual catch, a freshwater turtle native to North America, might end up as his new pet.
Gavin Cameron said he was fishing for salmon with some friends in Dunedin's Steamer Basin during the weekend when a small turtle swam right up to their boat.
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Cameron said he and his friends plucked the turtle out of the water and placed it in a bucket to bring it back to shore.
They contacted the local SPCA after some online research revealed it was a red-eared slider turtle, a freshwater species native to North America.
Wildlife officials in New Zealand said the species of turtle is a common pet, but is considered an invasive species and it is illegal to release them into the wild in the country.
The turtle was taken by the local SPCA and Cameron said he is considering adopting the turtle as a pet if it is not claimed in the next seven days.


upi--2020-02-10--Watch: Dog alerts Michigan family to carbon monoxide leak inside home

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- A Michigan family are crediting their dog with possibly saving their lives after his lethargy alerted them to a carbon monoxide leak inside their home .
Diane and Gary Smith said their 13-year-old cockapoo , Rascal , was showing signs of lethargy Tuesday , raising an alarm with the Zeeland family .
`` He was n't coming right to me when I called his name , he finally came in the kitchen but he just collapsed .
So I gave him some goldfish crackers and he wanted nothing to do with that , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WXMI-TV .
Smith said she took Rascal to the vet , but he seemed healthy and alert while at the office and was sent home .
She said Rascal started acting unusual again when they went back inside the house .
`` I picked him up , he was just as limp as could be and we sat on the coach over there , and he was just laying there and he was n't responding like he usually does , he just did n't seem well , '' she said .
Smith described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed it with her husband .
`` She relayed it to her husband who said 'Tell her to get out of the house it might be carbon monoxide , ' so I thought 'Well no , the alarm is not sounding , ' '' she said .
`` But we went out anyway and I 'm really glad I did , because he was perfectly fine when he got out in the fresh air . ''
A repairman came to the house and discovered the furnace was leaking carbon monoxide , even though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's detector .
`` The furnace guy said we could have a low-level leak that 's not high enough to register on the detector and who knows how long that may have been going on , '' Gary Smith said .
`` Even though it 's not ready to kill you it 's still going to affect you , particularly dogs it affects more than people . ''
The Smiths said they replaced the furnace and bought a newer , more sensitive carbon monoxide detector .
Rascal is now doing much better , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him for sounding that alarm , because the other alarm did not sound , '' Diane Smith said .

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Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A Michigan family are crediting their dog with possibly saving their lives after his lethargy alerted them to a carbon monoxide leak inside their home.
Diane and Gary Smith said their 13-year-old cockapoo, Rascal, was showing signs of lethargy Tuesday, raising an alarm with the Zeeland family.
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"He wasn't coming right to me when I called his name, he finally came in the kitchen but he just collapsed. So I gave him some goldfish crackers and he wanted nothing to do with that, which was unusual," Diane Smith told WXMI-TV.
Smith said she took Rascal to the vet, but he seemed healthy and alert while at the office and was sent home.
She said Rascal started acting unusual again when they went back inside the house.
"I picked him up, he was just as limp as could be and we sat on the coach over there, and he was just laying there and he wasn't responding like he usually does, he just didn't seem well," she said.
Smith described the situation to a friend, who discussed it with her husband.
"She relayed it to her husband who said 'Tell her to get out of the house it might be carbon monoxide,' so I thought 'Well no, the alarm is not sounding,'" she said. "But we went out anyway and I'm really glad I did, because he was perfectly fine when he got out in the fresh air."
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A repairman came to the house and discovered the furnace was leaking carbon monoxide, even though it wasn't registering on the home's detector.
"The furnace guy said we could have a low-level leak that's not high enough to register on the detector and who knows how long that may have been going on," Gary Smith said. "Even though it's not ready to kill you it's still going to affect you, particularly dogs it affects more than people."
The Smiths said they replaced the furnace and bought a newer, more sensitive carbon monoxide detector. Rascal is now doing much better, they said.
"We are thankful for him for sounding that alarm, because the other alarm did not sound," Diane Smith said.


upi--2020-02-10--Watch: Kard shares new 'Red Moon' video teaser

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- South Korean pop group Kard is giving a glimpse of its new music video .
The K-pop group shared a new preview Monday of its video for the single `` Red Moon . ''
The teaser shows Kard members J. Seph , B.M , Somin and Jiwoo performing a hard-hitting dance routine .
Red is a recurring color in the energetic video .
`` Red Moon '' is the title track from Kard 's forthcoming EP of the same name .
The group will release the EP and the full `` Red Moon '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first teaser for the `` Red Moon '' video last week .
Kard debuted as a group in 2017 .
B.M discussed the group , one of the only co-ed groups active on the K-pop scene , in an interview with UPI in October .
`` We all kind of complement each other , '' the singer said .
Kard released its third EP , Ride on the Wind , in 2018 , and the single `` Bomb Bomb '' in 2019 .
The group is known for the singles `` Hola Hola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and `` Ride on the Wind . ''

Feb. 10 (UPI) -- South Korean pop group Kard is giving a glimpse of its new music video.
The K-pop group shared a new preview Monday of its video for the single "Red Moon."
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The teaser shows Kard members J. Seph, B.M, Somin and Jiwoo performing a hard-hitting dance routine. Red is a recurring color in the energetic video.
"Red Moon" is the title track from Kard's forthcoming EP of the same name. The group will release the EP and the full "Red Moon" music video Wednesday.
Kard shared a first teaser for the "Red Moon" video last week.
Kard debuted as a group in 2017. B.M discussed the group, one of the only co-ed groups active on the K-pop scene, in an interview with UPI in October.
"We all kind of complement each other," the singer said.
Kard released its third EP, Ride on the Wind, in 2018, and the single "Bomb Bomb" in 2019. The group is known for the singles "Hola Hola," "You in Me" and "Ride on the Wind."


upi--2020-02-10--NASA commits to returning astronauts to the moon by 2024

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024 .
`` We are ushering in an unprecedented era of human spaceflight , '' NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine , who heads America 's space agency , said Monday while introducing the agency 's latest budget request .
At last year 's `` State of NASA '' speech , Bridenstine said NASA was aiming to return astronauts to the moon by 2028 .
In the months between then and now , both President Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on NASA to accelerate the timeline .
In the latest budget request , President Donald Trump called for a $ 25 billion NASA budget for 2021 , a 12 percent increase over the previous fiscal year 's budget .
`` This is a 21-century budget worthy of 21st-century space exploration and one of the strongest NASA budgets in history , '' NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said during a State of NASA event unveiling the budget .
`` If the president 's support for NASA was n't clear before , it sure is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it us up to us to deliver , '' Bridentstine said .
During the speech , delivered from Stennis Space Center , outside Bay St. Louis , Mississippi , Bridenstine highlighted the numerous programs funded in the president 's latest budget request .
The request includes $ 3.3 billion for building the spacecraft needed to get humans to the moon as part of its Artemis program .
`` 2020 marks the first time we 've had direct funding for a human landing system since the Apollo program , '' Bridenstine said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moon and beyond include NASA 's heavy-lift Space Launch System and Orion deep-space capsule .
`` The Space Launch System rocket is the foundation of our 21st century space exploration missions to the moon and to Mars , '' Bridenstine said .
Though Boeing remains NASA 's prime contractor for the development and construction of the Space Launch System , Bridenstine insisted that the design and production of the heavy-lift , multistage rocket has involved contributions from hundreds of companies -- small , medium and large -- from all over the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America 's rocket , '' Bridenstine said .
The Orion crew capsule is one several payloads that NASA expects SLS to carry into space in the coming years .
`` Orion is the first human spacecraft we 've built for deep space missions in over a generation , '' the space agency 's leader said .
In his speech , Bridenstine also touched on the financial commitment the budget makes to a variety of programs designed to produce technological innovations that could be used for operations on the lunar surface and eventually on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest budget request 's emphasis on planetary science , including $ 415 million for the launch the James Webb Space Telescope , planned for 2021 .
`` It is going to see for the first time the first light in the history of the universe , '' Bridenstine said .
Before humans make it to Mars , NASA plans to send more rovers .
The 2021 budget request includes $ 529 million for robotic Mars exploration , including the Mars 2020 rover mission .
`` The Mars 2020 rover is also a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Bridenstine said .
`` And it will include -- and I love this part -- the first ever helicopter to fly on another world . ''
The budget request also includes funds for research programs related to so-called `` industries of the future '' -- technologies like artificial intelligence , quantum computing and advanced communications .
President Trump 's budget request calls for the elimination of several Earth science and science education programs .
As the budget proposal makes its way through Congress , it is likely to be significantly tweaked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the allocation of funds , changes to the budget made by Congress are likely to call for more details on the expected total cost of the Artemis program .
Congress could even push NASA to adopt a more conservative timeline for the agency 's return to the moon .
Bridenstine said he will continue to push for Congress to support NASA 's program priorities .
`` Friends , we are the Artemis generation , and we are going , '' Bridenstine said to conclude Monday 's address .

Jim Bridenstine, NASA administrator, speaks at a State of NASA address at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, introducing the agency's 2021 budget request and outlining it's priorities for the next decade. Photo by NASA/ Twitter
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024. "We are ushering in an unprecedented era of human spaceflight," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, who heads America's space agency, said Monday while introducing the agency's latest budget request. Advertisement
At last year's "State of NASA" speech, Bridenstine said NASA was aiming to return astronauts to the moon by 2028. In the months between then and now, both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence called on NASA to accelerate the timeline.
In the latest budget request, President Donald Trump called for a $25 billion NASA budget for 2021, a 12 percent increase over the previous fiscal year's budget.
"This is a 21-century budget worthy of 21st-century space exploration and one of the strongest NASA budgets in history," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said during a State of NASA event unveiling the budget. "If the president's support for NASA wasn't clear before, it sure is now."
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"Now we must deliver, it us up to us to deliver," Bridentstine said.
During the speech, delivered from Stennis Space Center, outside Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Bridenstine highlighted the numerous programs funded in the president's latest budget request.
The request includes $3.3 billion for building the spacecraft needed to get humans to the moon as part of its Artemis program.
"2020 marks the first time we've had direct funding for a human landing system since the Apollo program," Bridenstine said.
The vehicles that will carry astronauts to the moon and beyond include NASA's heavy-lift Space Launch System and Orion deep-space capsule.
"The Space Launch System rocket is the foundation of our 21st century space exploration missions to the moon and to Mars," Bridenstine said.
Though Boeing remains NASA's prime contractor for the development and construction of the Space Launch System, Bridenstine insisted that the design and production of the heavy-lift, multistage rocket has involved contributions from hundreds of companies -- small, medium and large -- from all over the country.
"The SLS is in fact America's rocket," Bridenstine said.
The Orion crew capsule is one several payloads that NASA expects SLS to carry into space in the coming years.
"Orion is the first human spacecraft we've built for deep space missions in over a generation," the space agency's leader said.
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In his speech, Bridenstine also touched on the financial commitment the budget makes to a variety of programs designed to produce technological innovations that could be used for operations on the lunar surface and eventually on Mars.
The administrator also detailed the latest budget request's emphasis on planetary science, including $415 million for the launch the James Webb Space Telescope, planned for 2021.
"It is going to see for the first time the first light in the history of the universe," Bridenstine said.
Before humans make it to Mars, NASA plans to send more rovers. The 2021 budget request includes $529 million for robotic Mars exploration, including the Mars 2020 rover mission.
"The Mars 2020 rover is also a very important mission that will rewrite science textbooks," Bridenstine said. "And it will include -- and I love this part -- the first ever helicopter to fly on another world."
The budget request also includes funds for research programs related to so-called "industries of the future" -- technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing and advanced communications.
President Trump's budget request calls for the elimination of several Earth science and science education programs.
As the budget proposal makes its way through Congress, it is likely to be significantly tweaked. In addition to making alterations to the allocation of funds, changes to the budget made by Congress are likely to call for more details on the expected total cost of the Artemis program.
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Congress could even push NASA to adopt a more conservative timeline for the agency's return to the moon.
Bridenstine said he will continue to push for Congress to support NASA's program priorities.
"Friends, we are the Artemis generation, and we are going," Bridenstine said to conclude Monday's address.


upi--2020-02-10--Maria Bello, Dominique Crenn are engaged: 'We're really excited'

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- NCIS star Maria Bello is engaged to be married .
The 52-year-old actress and her girlfriend , chef Dominique Crenn , announced their engagement Sunday at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party .
Bello and Crenn , 55 , wore contrasting white and black looks on the red carpet .
The couple were all smiles as they shared news of their engagement with Entertainment Tonight .
`` We 're pretty happy , considering that we just got engaged , '' Bello said .
`` So this is sort of our fun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
It was very surprising and meant to be , but about time .
I 've finally grown up enough to get married . ''
Bello and Crenn told E !
News they got engaged Dec. 29 in Paris , France .
`` We 're really excited about this new chapter , '' Bello said .
`` It 's cool to be out together in Hollywood doing this thing I 've been doing for 25 years , but with somebody I really enjoy doing it with . ''
Bello shared a photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they got ready for the Oscars parties .
`` Most gorgeous date ever @ dominiquecrenn , '' she captioned the post .
`` Last night was magical , and my friend @ massimobottura you were the highlight # oscarsafterparty # eltonjohn # vanityfairoscarparty I love you , '' she wrote .
Bello plays Jacqueline `` Jack '' Sloane on NCIS .
The series co-stars Mark Harmon , David McCallum , Emily Wickersham and Wilmer Valderrama , and is in its 17th season on CBS .

Maria Bello, who plays Jacqueline Shore on "NCIS," and chef Dominique Crenn announced their engagement at Elton John's Oscars party. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- NCIS star Maria Bello is engaged to be married. The 52-year-old actress and her girlfriend, chef Dominique Crenn, announced their engagement Sunday at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party. Advertisement
Bello and Crenn, 55, wore contrasting white and black looks on the red carpet. The couple were all smiles as they shared news of their engagement with Entertainment Tonight.
"We're pretty happy, considering that we just got engaged," Bello said. "So this is sort of our fun time out in Hollywood for the first time. It was very surprising and meant to be, but about time. I've finally grown up enough to get married."
Bello and Crenn told E! News they got engaged Dec. 29 in Paris, France.
"We're really excited about this new chapter," Bello said. "It's cool to be out together in Hollywood doing this thing I've been doing for 25 years, but with somebody I really enjoy doing it with."
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Bello shared a photo with Crenn Sunday on Instagram Stories as they got ready for the Oscars parties.
"Most gorgeous date ever @dominiquecrenn," she captioned the post.
Crenn posted photos Monday with Bello and chef Massimo Bottura.
"Last night was magical, and my friend @massimobottura you were the highlight #oscarsafterparty #eltonjohn #vanityfairoscarparty I love you," she wrote.
Bello plays Jacqueline "Jack" Sloane on NCIS. The series co-stars Mark Harmon, David McCallum, Emily Wickersham and Wilmer Valderrama, and is in its 17th season on CBS.


upi--2020-02-10--Memorial service Monday to honor 3 killed with Kobe Bryant

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- Three members of a California family who died last month in a helicopter crash with basketball great Kobe Bryant will be honored at a memorial Monday .
College baseball coach John Altobelli , his wife Keri and daughter Alyssa will be remembered in a service at Angel Stadium in Anaheim , Calif .
The memorial is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. PST .
Altobelli , the head baseball coach at Orange Coast College , was with Keri and Alyssa in the helicopter when it crashed in Calabasas , Calif. , on Jan. 26 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four others also died in the crash .
Altobelli coached at the school for 28 years and won four state community college championships .
Federal investigators are trying to determine a cause of the crash , but the chopper was flying in foggy conditions when it went down .
`` My brother was an amazing guy , not just as a baseball coach , but as a father , a son , a brother , a husband and as a friend , '' said brother Tony Altobelli last month .
`` John was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coast College .
As my older brother , he set the bar very high to follow and it 's something I 'll appreciate for the rest of my life . ''
The City of Los Angeles is planning a public memorial at Staples Center for all nine who died in the crash at the Staples Center on Feb. 24 .

Firefighters work on January 26 to contain smoldering wreckage of a helicopter crash that killed former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and several others on a hillside in Calabasas, Calif. Photo by John McCoy/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Three members of a California family who died last month in a helicopter crash with basketball great Kobe Bryant will be honored at a memorial Monday. College baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri and daughter Alyssa will be remembered in a service at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Advertisement
The memorial is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. PST.
Altobelli, the head baseball coach at Orange Coast College, was with Keri and Alyssa in the helicopter when it crashed in Calabasas, Calif., on Jan. 26. Bryant, his daughter Gianna and four others also died in the crash.
Altobelli coached at the school for 28 years and won four state community college championships.
Federal investigators are trying to determine a cause of the crash, but the chopper was flying in foggy conditions when it went down.
"My brother was an amazing guy, not just as a baseball coach, but as a father, a son, a brother, a husband and as a friend," said brother Tony Altobelli last month.
"John was a legendary baseball coach here at Orange Coast College. As my older brother, he set the bar very high to follow and it's something I'll appreciate for the rest of my life."
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The City of Los Angeles is planning a public memorial at Staples Center for all nine who died in the crash at the Staples Center on Feb. 24.
Mourning NBA icon Kobe Bryant one year later
A mural honors Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in Los Angeles a year after the Calabasas, Calif., helicopter crash that killed them and seven others. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo


upi--2020-02-10--U.S. ports to see decrease in imports amid coronavirus, NRF says

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- The National Retail Federation said Monday major U.S. retail container ports are expected to see a decrease in imports this month as coronavirus has caused shutdowns of factories in China .
Retail imports from China are forecast to be down 12.9 percent from the previous year , Global Port Tracker Report released Monday by NRF and Hackett Associates said .
U.S. ports are expected to handle about 1.41 million twenty-foot equivalent units , or TEUs , this month .
That figure was down from 1.54 million units ports expected to handle this month before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent .
In January , 1.82 million units were estimated , which was down 3.8 percent from the previous year .
Factories are usually closed for Lunar New Year holiday in China , but those shutdowns have lasted longer than usual with the coronavirus outbreak , said Jonathan Gold , NRF vice president for supply chain and customs policy .
`` February is historically a slow month for imports because of Lunar New Year and the lull between retailers ' holiday season and summer , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gold said .
`` Many Chinese factories have already stayed closed longer than usual , and we do n't know how soon they will reopen .
U.S. retailers were already beginning to shift some sourcing to other countries because of the trade war , but if shutdowns continue , we could see an impact on supply chains . ''
Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett added that the coronavirus outbreak has made projecting the future rate of imports `` even more challenging . ''
`` It 's questionable how soon manufacturing will return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Lunar New Year break all eyes are on what further decisions China will make to control the outbreak , '' Hackett said .
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to more than 900 people .

The National Retail Federation said Monday retail imports at U.S. ports are expected to slow down this month amid the coronavirus. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The National Retail Federation said Monday major U.S. retail container ports are expected to see a decrease in imports this month as coronavirus has caused shutdowns of factories in China. Retail imports from China are forecast to be down 12.9 percent from the previous year, Global Port Tracker Report released Monday by NRF and Hackett Associates said. Advertisement
U.S. ports are expected to handle about 1.41 million twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, this month. That figure was down from 1.54 million units ports expected to handle this month before the coronavirus outbreak. A TEU amounts to one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent.
In January, 1.82 million units were estimated, which was down 3.8 percent from the previous year.
Factories are usually closed for Lunar New Year holiday in China, but those shutdowns have lasted longer than usual with the coronavirus outbreak, said Jonathan Gold, NRF vice president for supply chain and customs policy.
"February is historically a slow month for imports because of Lunar New Year and the lull between retailers' holiday season and summer, but this is an unusual situation," Gold said. "Many Chinese factories have already stayed closed longer than usual, and we don't know how soon they will reopen. U.S. retailers were already beginning to shift some sourcing to other countries because of the trade war, but if shutdowns continue, we could see an impact on supply chains."
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Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett added that the coronavirus outbreak has made projecting the future rate of imports "even more challenging."
"It's questionable how soon manufacturing will return to normal, and following the extension of the Lunar New Year break all eyes are on what further decisions China will make to control the outbreak," Hackett said.
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to more than 900 people.


upi--2020-02-10--Russian satellites tracking U.S. spy satellite, Space Force chief says

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- The U.S. Space Force is watching two Russian satellites which appear to be observing a U.S. satellite at close range , Gen. John `` Jay '' Raymond said on Monday .
Kosmos 2542 , which was launched in November and split into two separate satellites when it reached earth orbit , is in the same plane as USA 245 , a secretive satellite launched in 2013 by the National Reconnaissance Office .
Both the Russian and U.S. spacecraft travel in a plane between 250 and 550 miles above the earth 's surface , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Russian and U.S. satellites pass each other , approximately every 10 days , but on Jan. 20 the Russian spacecraft came within 100 miles of the U.S. craft .
`` We view this behavior as unusual and disturbing , '' Raymond , commander of the U.S. Air Force Space Command told Time .
`` It has the potential to create a dangerous situation in space . ''
Kosmos is a small `` inspection satellite , '' capable of using thrusters to maneuver close to other spacecraft for observation .
USA 245 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to photograph various parts of Earth , notably U.S. enemies .
Russia 's motive for the satellite stalking is unknown , and some observers have noted that satellites like Kosmos could be equipped with weapons , including lasers and explosives .
It is the first time that space is the arena for an encounter similar to those of fighter planes or warships between the United States and an enemy .
Prior to the Kosmos launch , the Russian Defense Minister announced the satellite would be used to inspect other spacecraft , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other Russian space hardware and not U.S. spy satellites .
Additionally , there is no protocol in place for limiting distances between rival spacecraft in space .
`` One of the big concerns is that we do n't have any agreed rules or norms about how these close approaches should be done , '' said Brian Weeden of the Secure World Federation , a cybersecurity industry group .
`` That means an increased risk someone might get the wrong perception about what 's going on , perhaps even mistaking it for an attack @ @

Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, R, Commander of the U.S. Air Force Space Command, called a maneuver by Russian satellites to closely observe a U.S. spy satellite, unusual and disturbing on Monday. File Photo by Ron Sachs/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Space Force is watching two Russian satellites that appear to be observing a U.S. satellite at close range, Gen. John "Jay" Raymond said on Monday. Kosmos 2542, which was launched in November and split into two separate satellites when it reached earth orbit, is in the same plane as USA 245, a secretive satellite launched in 2013 by the National Reconnaissance Office. Advertisement
Both the Russian and U.S. spacecraft travel in a plane between 250 and 550 miles above the earth's surface, where many of about 2,200 orbiting craft reside. The Russian and U.S. satellites pass each other, approximately every 10 days, but on Jan. 20 the Russian spacecraft came within 100 miles of the U.S. craft.
"We view this behavior as unusual and disturbing," Raymond, commander of the U.S. Air Force Space Command told Time. "It has the potential to create a dangerous situation in space."
Kosmos is a small "inspection satellite," capable of using thrusters to maneuver close to other spacecraft for observation. USA 245 is one of four NRO spy satellites used to photograph various parts of Earth, notably U.S. enemies.
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Russia's motive for the satellite stalking is unknown, and some observers have noted that satellites like Kosmos could be equipped with weapons, including lasers and explosives. It is the first time that space is the arena for an encounter similar to those of fighter planes or warships between the United States and an enemy.
Prior to the Kosmos launch, the Russian Defense Minister announced the satellite would be used to inspect other spacecraft, but it was presumed it would be checking other Russian space hardware and not U.S. spy satellites. Additionally, there is no protocol in place for limiting distances between rival spacecraft in space.
"One of the big concerns is that we don't have any agreed rules or norms about how these close approaches should be done," said Brian Weeden of the Secure World Federation, a cybersecurity industry group. "That means an increased risk someone might get the wrong perception about what's going on, perhaps even mistaking it for an attack."


upi--2020-02-10--Look: Sophia Lillis appears in bloody 'I Am Not Okay with This' poster

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- Netflix is giving a glimpse of its new series I Am Not Okay with @ @ @ @ @ shared a poster for the show Monday featuring Sophia Lillis as high school student Sydney @ @ @ @ @ ( Lillis ) standing in the middle of a street in her small town while @ @ @ @ @ Am Not Okay with this is based on the Charles Forsman graphic novel of the @ @ @ @ @ follows Sydney as she navigates high school and explores her newfound superhuman powers .
Netflix @ @ @ @ @ featuring Sydney and her classmate Stanley , played by Wyatt Olef .
The series co-stars @ @ @ @ @ Perkins , Aidan Wojtak-Hissong and Richard Ellis .
I Am Not Okay with This hails @ @ @ @ @ [ Expletive ] World producer Jonathan Entwistle and Christy Hall .
Stranger Things producers Shawn @ @ @ @ @ as executive producers .
Lillis and Olef previously co-starred as Beverly and Stanley and It @ @ @ @ @ .
I Am Not Okay with This starts streaming Feb. 26 .

Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Netflix is giving a glimpse of its new series I Am Not Okay with This.
The streaming service shared a poster for the show Monday featuring Sophia Lillis as high school student Sydney.
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The poster shows Sydney (Lillis) standing in the middle of a street in her small town while drenched in blood.
I Am Not Okay with this is based on the Charles Forsman graphic novel of the same name. The series follows Sydney as she navigates high school and explores her newfound superhuman powers.
Netflix previously released a teaser trailer featuring Sydney and her classmate Stanley, played by Wyatt Oleff. The series co-stars Sofia Bryant, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Aidan Wojtak-Hissong and Richard Ellis.
I Am Not Okay with This hails from The End of the [Expletive] World producer Jonathan Entwistle and Christy Hall. Stranger Things producers Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen serve as executive producers.
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Lillis and Oleff previously co-starred as Beverly and Stanley and It and It: Chapter Two.
I Am Not Okay with This starts streaming Feb. 26.


upi--2020-02-10--Former lawmaker, cable veteran launch 24-hour Black News Channel

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- The Black News Channel , a new broadcast network targeted toward African-American audiences , launched on Monday .
Based in Tallahassee , Fla. , the 24-hour network says it will produce news `` by black people for black people , '' and expects to reach 33 million households -- mainly in large African-American markets like New York City , Los Angeles and Atlanta .
Its mission is to `` provide intelligent programming that is informative , educational , entertaining , inspiring and empowering to its African-American audience . ''
BNC Chairman and former Oklahoma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cable television veteran Bob Brillante .
`` Who is in the marketplace today that talks , in terms of wellness , abut sickle cell anemia ? ''
Watts asked , referring to the blood disorder most prevalent among African Americans .
`` Who in the marketplace today is talking about [ Historically Black Colleges or Universities ] ? ''
The BNC said it will look at policy views from the the African-American Mayors Association in urban cities and from the Congressional Black Caucus .
Jacksonville Jaguars owner and billionaire businessman Shahid `` Shad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the NFL , is the network 's largest investor .
`` I believe there is an undeniable calling for everything the Black News Channel will deliver , '' Khan said in a statement .
`` We get to answer that calling . ''
The new network will be available from carriers Spectrum , Charter , Xfinity and Dish , the network said .

Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The Black News Channel, a new broadcast network targeted toward African-American audiences, launched on Monday.
Based in Tallahassee, Fla., the 24-hour network says it will produce news "by black people for black people," and expects to reach 33 million households -- mainly in large African-American markets like New York City, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Its mission is to "provide intelligent programming that is informative, educational, entertaining, inspiring and empowering to its African-American audience."
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BNC Chairman and former Oklahoma Rep. J.C. Watts co-founded the network with cable television veteran Bob Brillante.
"Who is in the marketplace today that talks, in terms of wellness, abut sickle cell anemia?" Watts asked, referring to the blood disorder most prevalent among African Americans. "Who in the marketplace today is talking about [Historically Black Colleges or Universities]?"
The BNC said it will look at policy views from the the African-American Mayors Association in urban cities and from the Congressional Black Caucus.
Jacksonville Jaguars owner and billionaire businessman Shahid "Shad" Khan, the only Muslim owner in the NFL, is the network's largest investor.
"I believe there is an undeniable calling for everything the Black News Channel will deliver," Khan said in a statement. "We get to answer that calling."
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The new network will be available from carriers Spectrum, Charter, Xfinity and Dish, the network said.


upi--2020-02-10--Gallup: 90% of small business owners in U.S. engaged in 2020 race

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- The majority of small business owners in the United States say 2020 is n't a year they plan to be apolitical .
A new Gallup survey Monday said 60 percent of small business owners are paying a `` lot '' of attention to the presidential campaign , and 30 percent are paying `` some '' attention .
Of those polled , six in 10 said they approve of President Donald Trump 's job performance -- a reflection of the strong U.S. economy and low unemployment .
More than half ( 52 percent ) of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and $ 25 million expect their company would be better off if Trump is re-elected in November .
The majority of owners ( 32 percent ) identified taxes as their greatest concern heading into the 2020 vote , followed by regulations ( 21 percent ) , healthcare ( 20 percent ) and U.S. trade tariffs ( 15 percent ) .
Climate change ( 7 percent ) and immigration ( 5 percent ) were much less of a concern .
Also , nearly 70 percent said they benefited from Republicans ' 2017 tax overhaul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overall of the U.S. tax code in 30 years , slashed the corporate tax rate .
Gallup identified former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as the only Democrat who rated more favorably than Trump among small business owners .
Gallup partnered with Dynata for the survey , which polled more than 1,200 small business owners .

President Donald Trump smiles at an event hosting small business owners in the East Room of the White House on August 1, 2017. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The majority of small business owners in the United States say 2020 isn't a year they plan to be apolitical. A new Gallup survey Monday said 60 percent of small business owners are paying a "lot" of attention to the presidential campaign, and 30 percent are paying "some" attention. Advertisement
Of those polled, six in 10 said they approve of President Donald Trump's job performance -- a reflection of the strong U.S. economy and low unemployment.
More than half (52 percent) of business owners with revenues between $50,000 and $25 million expect their company would be better off if Trump is re-elected in November.
The majority of owners (32 percent) identified taxes as their greatest concern heading into the 2020 vote, followed by regulations (21 percent), healthcare (20 percent) and U.S. trade tariffs (15 percent). Climate change (7 percent) and immigration (5 percent) were much less of a concern.
Also, nearly 70 percent said they benefited from Republicans' 2017 tax overhaul. The law, the first major overall of the U.S. tax code in 30 years, slashed the corporate tax rate.
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Gallup identified former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as the only Democrat who rated more favorably than Trump among small business owners.
Gallup partnered with Dynata for the survey, which polled more than 1,200 small business owners.


upi--2020-02-10--'CSI' event series in early stages at CBS

Feb. 10 ( UPI ) -- A CSI : Crime Scene Investigation event series is in early stages of development at CBS .
Variety reported Monday that CBS may revive the forensics crime drama as a limited event series .
The revival would be released in honor of the show 's 20th anniversary , which falls in October .
CSI had a 15-season run on CBS from 2000 to 2015 .
Deadline said CBS hopes to secure original cast members for the revival .
William Peterson and Jorja Fox , who played Gil Grissom and Sara Sidle , have reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been made .
CBS is in talks with original series creator Anthony Zuiker , executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer and the show 's creative team , according to The Hollywood Reporter .
Jason Tracey will write the script .
Sources said the event series would take place in Las Vegas , the setting of the original series .
CSI is one of CBS ' best-known and most-watched shows .
The series co-starred Marg Helgenberger , George Eads , Laurence Fishburne , Paul Guilfoyle , Eric Szmanda , Robert David Hall , Wallace Langham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elisabeth Shue .
CSI inspired the spinoffs CSI : Miami , CSI : NY and CSI : Cyber , which have since ended .

William Peterson played Gil Grissom on the CBS series "CSI." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A CSI: Crime Scene Investigation event series is in early stages of development at CBS. Variety reported Monday that CBS may revive the forensics crime drama as a limited event series. Advertisement
The revival would be released in honor of the show's 20th anniversary, which falls in October. CSI had a 15-season run on CBS from 2000 to 2015.
Deadline said CBS hopes to secure original cast members for the revival. William Peterson and Jorja Fox, who played Gil Grissom and Sara Sidle, have reportedly been approached, although no formal offers have been made.
CBS is in talks with original series creator Anthony Zuiker, executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer and the show's creative team, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jason Tracey will write the script.
Sources said the event series would take place in Las Vegas, the setting of the original series.
CSI is one of CBS' best-known and most-watched shows. The series co-starred Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Laurence Fishburne, Paul Guilfoyle, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, Wallace Langham, Elisabeth Harnois, Ted Danson and Elisabeth Shue.
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CSI inspired the spinoffs CSI: Miami, CSI: NY and CSI: Cyber, which have since ended.


upi--2020-02-11--Soccer: Ex-U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann leaves Hertha after 76 days

Feb. 11 ( UPI ) -- Former United States Men 's National Team manager Jurgen Klinsmann left German soccer club Hertha Berlin after just 76 days on the job .
Klinsmann informed the club of his decision to leave Tuesday morning .
Hertha canceled its Tuesday afternoon field training session in the wake of the news .
The Bundesliga club said it was `` surprised '' by Klinsmann 's exit and `` there were no indications '' that the coach was leaving .
Hertha hired Klinsmann Nov. 26 .
He had three wins , four losses and three ties in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place in the Bundesliga .
They are six points out of relegation consideration .
Alexander Nouri will take over as interim manager as the team looks to fill the position permanently .
Klinsmann commented on his decision in a Facebook post .
He thanked Hertha players , fans and the team staff for their support .
He also referenced a lack of support from the team 's front office as a reason for leaving .
`` It was an incredibly exciting time for me with many new interesting insights , '' Klinsmann wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have grown on me even more .
`` In late November , we followed the request of the club leadership with a highly competent team and helped out during a difficult time .
Within a relatively short period of time we set out on a good path .
Also because of the support of many people we put six points between us and the relegation playoff place despite mostly difficult games .
I am more than convinced that Hertha will reach its goal to stay up . ''
Klinsmann said he needed `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the job and if they were n't guaranteed he could n't live up to his `` potential as a head coach '' or `` fulfill '' his responsibility .
`` That 's why , after long consideration , I have come to the conclusion that I will leave my post as the Hertha Berlin head coach and return to my initial long-term task as a member of the supervisory board , '' Klinsmann wrote .
`` The supporters , the players and staff have grown dear to me in this time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheer for Hertha .
`` I continue to look forward to the many encounters with you in the city or in the stadium . ''
Hertha is on a three-match winless streak .
Klinsmann 's club went six games without a loss from Dec. 6 through Jan. 12 .
`` We were very surprised by what happened this morning , '' Hertha general manager Michael Preetz said in a news release .
`` There were no previous indications of this decision , especially after the support shown throughout a busy winter transfer market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide further information as the situation develops . ''
Klinsmann , 55 , began his managerial career with the German national team in 2004 .
He went on to coach Bayern Munich before being fired in 2009 .
Klinsmann served as the U.S. men 's coach from 2011 until being fired in 2016 .
Hertha takes on Paderborn in Bundesliga play at 9:30 a.m. EST Saturday at the Benteler Arena in Paderborn , Germany .

Hertha Berlin said former coach Jurgen Klinsmann gave the club no indication he was stepping down before he resigned Tuesday morning. Photo by Hayoung Jeon/EPA-EFE
Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Former United States Men's National Team manager Jurgen Klinsmann left German soccer club Hertha Berlin after just 76 days on the job. Klinsmann informed the club of his decision to leave Tuesday morning. Hertha canceled its Tuesday afternoon field training session in the wake of the news. Advertisement
The Bundesliga club said it was "surprised" by Klinsmann's exit and "there were no indications" that the coach was leaving. Hertha hired Klinsmann Nov. 26. He had three wins, four losses and three ties in 10 matches. Hertha sits in 14th place in the Bundesliga. They are six points out of relegation consideration.
Alexander Nouri will take over as interim manager as the team looks to fill the position permanently.
Klinsmann commented on his decision in a Facebook post. He thanked Hertha players, fans and the team staff for their support. He also referenced a lack of support from the team's front office as a reason for leaving.
"It was an incredibly exciting time for me with many new interesting insights," Klinsmann wrote. "The club and the city have grown on me even more.
"In late November, we followed the request of the club leadership with a highly competent team and helped out during a difficult time. Within a relatively short period of time we set out on a good path. Also because of the support of many people we put six points between us and the relegation playoff place despite mostly difficult games. I am more than convinced that Hertha will reach its goal to stay up."
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Klinsmann said he needed "the trust of the acting persons" for the job and if they weren't guaranteed he couldn't live up to his "potential as a head coach" or "fulfill" his responsibility.
"That's why, after long consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I will leave my post as the Hertha Berlin head coach and return to my initial long-term task as a member of the supervisory board," Klinsmann wrote. "The supporters, the players and staff have grown dear to me in this time and that's why I will continue to cheer for Hertha.
"I continue to look forward to the many encounters with you in the city or in the stadium."
Hertha is on a three-match winless streak. Klinsmann's club went six games without a loss from Dec. 6 through Jan. 12.
"We were very surprised by what happened this morning," Hertha general manager Michael Preetz said in a news release. "There were no previous indications of this decision, especially after the support shown throughout a busy winter transfer market in regards to signings. We will provide further information as the situation develops."
Klinsmann, 55, began his managerial career with the German national team in 2004. He went on to coach Bayern Munich before being fired in 2009. Klinsmann served as the U.S. men's coach from 2011 until being fired in 2016.
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Hertha takes on Paderborn in Bundesliga play at 9:30 a.m. EST Saturday at the Benteler Arena in Paderborn, Germany.


upi--2020-02-11--Philippines moves to end security agreement with United States

Feb. 11 ( UPI ) -- The government of the Philippines said Tuesday it has notified the United States it 's unilaterally terminating a 22-year-old agreement governing American military personnel in the Asian nation .
Foreign Affairs Secretary Tedoro Locsin said he 's notified the U.S. Embassy in Manila that the Philippines is exercising its option to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement , marking the start of the 180-day interim period before the pact will be effectively ended .
The VFA , signed in 1998 , provides relaxed visa and passport policies for U.S. military personnel in the Philippines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military aircraft and vessels .
It also stipulates that Manila has jurisdiction over U.S. military personnel accused of crimes there , while Washington has jurisdiction involving crimes committed against Americans .
The agreement is seen as an adjunct to the mutual defense treaty between the United States and its former colony , which guarantees they will provide military aid to each other in case of an attack by foreign forces .
The move was ordered by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte , who 's been feuding with the U.S. government over a law banning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be involved in the imprisonment of Sen. Leila de Lima , a staunch Duterte critic detained since 2017 over supposed involvement in the illegal drug trade .
Also at issue is U.S. treatment of Philippines Sen. Ronald dela Rosa , the nation 's former national police chief .
Duterte threatened last month to scrap the VFA unless the United States reversed its cancellation of a travel visa for dela Rosa , a leader in Duterte 's fight against drugs .
Human rights advocates have accused him of leading a brutal `` anti-drug campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with many shot and killed in summary executions .
Duterte insists there have been no extrajudicial killings and said the deaths were justified by efforts to stop the illegal drug trade .
Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo told reporters Duterte believes it 's time for the Philippines to `` rely on our own resources '' and to `` strengthen our own capability relative to the defense of our land . ''

The move was ordered by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has feuded with U.S. officials over multiple issues. File photo by Rolex Dela Pena/EPA-EFE
Feb. 11 (UPI) -- The government of the Philippines said Tuesday it has notified the United States it's unilaterally terminating a 22-year-old agreement governing American military personnel in the Asian nation. Foreign Affairs Secretary Tedoro Locsin said he's notified the U.S. Embassy in Manila that the Philippines is exercising its option to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement, marking the start of the 180-day interim period before the pact will be effectively ended. Advertisement
The VFA, signed in 1998, provides relaxed visa and passport policies for U.S. military personnel in the Philippines, as well as free entry for American military aircraft and vessels. It also stipulates that Manila has jurisdiction over U.S. military personnel accused of crimes there, while Washington has jurisdiction involving crimes committed against Americans.
The agreement is seen as an adjunct to the mutual defense treaty between the United States and its former colony, which guarantees they will provide military aid to each other in case of an attack by foreign forces.
The move was ordered by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who's been feuding with the U.S. government over a law banning U.S. entry to Filipino officials deemed to be involved in the imprisonment of Sen. Leila de Lima, a staunch Duterte critic detained since 2017 over supposed involvement in the illegal drug trade.
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Also at issue is U.S. treatment of Philippines Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, the nation's former national police chief.
Duterte threatened last month to scrap the VFA unless the United States reversed its cancellation of a travel visa for dela Rosa, a leader in Duterte's fight against drugs. Human rights advocates have accused him of leading a brutal "anti-drug campaign" in which 27,000 people have died, with many shot and killed in summary executions.
Duterte insists there have been no extrajudicial killings and said the deaths were justified by efforts to stop the illegal drug trade.
Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo told reporters Duterte believes it's time for the Philippines to "rely on our own resources" and to "strengthen our own capability relative to the defense of our land."


upi--2020-02-11--WWE Raw: Shayna Baszler attacks Becky Lynch

The assault happened on Monday after Lynch defended her title against Women 's Tag Team Champion Asuka .
Lynch , who was able to survive the Asuka Lock , won the high-energy bout after slamming The Empress of Tomorrow down with a Manhandle Slam for the three count .
Baszler of NXT fame attacked Lynch from behind as she was celebrating her victory .
The Submission Magician locked Lynch into her patent Kirifuda Clutch before she threw The Man down hard .
Baszler then took out her mouth piece and bite Lynch behind the neck , causing blood to drip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to go to the hospital but she drove the ambulance there herself .
Lynch would later drive the ambulance back to the arena and promised revenge against Baszler .
Also on Raw , Men 's Royal Rumble winner Drew McIntyre was a guest on The VIP Lounge , hosted by WWE veteran MVP .
MVP said he was n't sure if McIntyre was ready to main event WrestleMania 36 against Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship .
MVP also tried to convince McIntyre that he needed someone like himself in his corner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interested in the offer and instead Claymore Kicked MVP into the VIP Lounge couch .
In the main event , Raw Tag Team Champion Seth Rollins and his disciples AOP and fellow Raw Tag Team Champion Murphy , faced off against Kevin Owens , Samoa Joe and The Viking Raiders .
Joe , after a hard-fought battle , seemed poised to win the match for his team when he placed Murphy into the Coquina Clutch .
AOP distracted the referee while attempting to get inside to help Murphy which allowed Rollins to sneakily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murphy , who was tapping out to the Coquina Clutch , then pinned Joe for the victory .
Other moments from Raw included The Street Profits defeating 24/7 Champion Mojo Rawley and Riddick Moss ; Moss then pinning Rawley to become the new 24/7 Champion ; Angel Garza defeating Cedric Alexander ; NXT Women 's Champion Rhea Ripley defeating Sarah Logan ; Women 's Royal Rumble winner Charlotte Flair still not declaring who she will face at WrestleMania ; Ricochet defeating Bobby Lashley ; Aleister Black defeating Akira Tozawa ; and Randy Orton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again going to try and explain why he assaulted Edge after Edge had retuned from injury after initially retiring in 2011 .
Hardy verbally blasted Orton for his actions and demanded some answers before The Viper took him out with an RKO .
Orton then placed a chair under Hardy 's head and then used a second one to slam into his head .

Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Shayna Baszler made a surprise appearance on Raw to viciously attack Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch.
The assault happened on Monday after Lynch defended her title against Women's Tag Team Champion Asuka.
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Lynch, who was able to survive the Asuka Lock, won the high-energy bout after slamming The Empress of Tomorrow down with a Manhandle Slam for the three count.
Baszler of NXT fame attacked Lynch from behind as she was celebrating her victory. The Submission Magician locked Lynch into her patent Kirifuda Clutch before she threw The Man down hard.
Baszler then took out her mouth piece and bite Lynch behind the neck, causing blood to drip out of her mouth. Lynch was forced to go to the hospital but she drove the ambulance there herself.
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Lynch would later drive the ambulance back to the arena and promised revenge against Baszler.
Also on Raw, Men's Royal Rumble winner Drew McIntyre was a guest on The VIP Lounge, hosted by WWE veteran MVP.
MVP said he wasn't sure if McIntyre was ready to main event WrestleMania 36 against Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship. MVP also tried to convince McIntyre that he needed someone like himself in his corner as his manager.
McIntyre wasn't interested in the offer and instead Claymore Kicked MVP into the VIP Lounge couch.
In the main event, Raw Tag Team Champion Seth Rollins and his disciples AOP and fellow Raw Tag Team Champion Murphy, faced off against Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and The Viking Raiders.
Joe, after a hard-fought battle, seemed poised to win the match for his team when he placed Murphy into the Coquina Clutch.
AOP distracted the referee while attempting to get inside to help Murphy which allowed Rollins to sneakily nail Joe with a Curb Stomp. Murphy, who was tapping out to the Coquina Clutch, then pinned Joe for the victory.
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Other moments from Raw included The Street Profits defeating 24/7 Champion Mojo Rawley and Riddick Moss; Moss then pinning Rawley to become the new 24/7 Champion; Angel Garza defeating Cedric Alexander; NXT Women's Champion Rhea Ripley defeating Sarah Logan; Women's Royal Rumble winner Charlotte Flair still not declaring who she will face at WrestleMania; Ricochet defeating Bobby Lashley; Aleister Black defeating Akira Tozawa; and Randy Orton attacking Matt Hardy.
Orton was once again going to try and explain why he assaulted Edge after Edge had retuned from injury after initially retiring in 2011. Hardy verbally blasted Orton for his actions and demanded some answers before The Viper took him out with an RKO.
Orton then placed a chair under Hardy's head and then used a second one to slam into his head.


upi--2020-02-11--Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders lead Democrats heading into New Hampshire primary

Feb. 11 ( UPI ) -- Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders may have the largest target on his back for the party 's second nominating contest in New Hampshire Tuesday , after a strong performance in Iowa last week propelled him to a primary that 's basically on his home turf .
The Democratic field stumped Monday in the key New England state following a debate there Friday and a rally by President Donald Trump , who officially is running in New Hampshire 's primary , as well , although there are no other major Republican challengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a three-term senator from neighboring Vermont , won 12 delegates in Iowa and narrowly lost to former South Bend , Ind.
, Mayor Pete Buttigieg , who was awarded 14 .
Sanders , however , is now looking to take command in the race with a win Tuesday close to his constituency .
All Democratic candidates , though , are hoping for a better outcome with the counting .
A glitch with a mobile reporting app delayed Iowa 's results for days , embarrassed the party and led officials to partly recanvass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who 's also close to home in Tuesday 's primary , finished third in Iowa and received eight pledged delegates .
Former Vice President Joe Biden was fourth and received six and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar was awarded one delegate .
Each candidate jockeyed for third place in multiple New Hampshire polls with Klobuchar receiving a boost from her numbers in Iowa .
Other candidates in the field -- businessmen Andrew Yang and Tom Steyer , Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard , former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg , Colorado Sen. Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ -- are hoping for a surge in New Hampshire .
Sanders ' campaign said 7,500 people attended his rally in New Hampshire Monday night .
Earlier , he said he 's best positioned to defeat Trump in November and cited his support from a vast network of small donors .
`` Unlike some of my opponents , I do n't have contributions from the CEOs of the pharmaceutical industry or Wall Street tycoons , '' he said .
Buttigieg took aim at the president also , slamming Trump 's $ 4.8 trillion budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in New Hampshire , he said the budget , which calls for cuts to domestic spending , shows Trump has failed to fulfill his promises to protect programs like Social Security and Medicare .
`` Cuts to health .
Cuts to education .
Cuts to environmental enforcement and protection to keep our water and our air clean and our communities safe .
He 's even said Social Security ought to be on the chopping block , '' Buttigieg said .
`` It 's the United States of America , '' he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bread and food .
Some of the little kids could n't even pick the boxes up ... and this president of the United States as I speak is cutting [ benefits ] .
What in God 's name is happening to us ? ''
Klobuchar touted her experience , and said some voters , like herself , are n't comfortable with a socialist like Sanders as the Democratic nominee .
`` I am also a fresh new face in politics and that my age , 59 , is the new 39 , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gotten things done in Washington . ''
`` I started running for office later than anyone who 's in this , '' Warren told a crowd at a campaign event .
`` It was never about office .
It was about what we could do to fix whats 's broken , what we could do to repair our economy , what we could do to mend a democracy that 's being pulled apart .
That 's what I want to see happen . ''
Yang pushed his proposal for a `` Freedom Dividend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would pay all Americans 18 or older $ 1,000 per month .
`` This idea is not going anywhere , '' he said .
`` I believe this campaign has helped accelerate the end of poverty in this country by years , maybe even generations and that 's something that 's going to stand the test of time . ''
At his rally Monday night , Trump said he wanted New Hampshire to shake up the Democrats and called for independents to vote for the `` weakest '' candidate .
`` Does anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked .
`` I do n't know . ''

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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders waves to supporters Tuesday night at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders narrowly won the Democratic New Hampshire primary Tuesday night over Pete Buttigieg -- but the real surprises were the strong finish of Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and weak performances of former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Sanders won 26 percent of the vote with 97 percent of votes counted. Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., earned 24 percent and Klobuchar 20 percent. Sanders and Buttigieg won nine delegates each and Klobuchar six. Advertisement
Warren, who was expected by many to do well in New Hampshire, won just 9 percent of the votes and Biden 8 percent. Neither won a single state delegate.
"We just won the New Hampshire primary. What we have done together here is nothing short of the beginning of a political revolution," Sanders' campaign wrote on Twitter.
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Speaking to supporters, Sanders cited his strong performance in Iowa and set his sights on upcoming primaries.
"With victories behind us, popular vote in Iowa and victory here tonight, we're going to Nevada, we're going to win those states," he said.
Buttigieg congratulated Sanders on his performance and said he has long been an admirer of the senator.
"I admired Sen. Sanders when I was a high school student. I respect him greatly to this day, and I congratulate him on his strong showing tonight," he said.
"My heart is full. We have beaten the odds every step of the way -- with our merits, ideas and hard work," Klobuchar tweeted.
"Tonight in New Hampshire, as everyone has counted us out ... I came back and we delivered," she said in a speech to supporters.
Businessman Tom Steyer won 4 percent of the vote, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii and businessman Andrew Yang each received 3 percent. Yang ended his presidential bid Tuesday night, saying he didn't anticipate receiving the necessary support to win the race.
"I am a numbers guy," he said. "In most of these states, I'm not going to be at a threshold where I get delegates, which makes sticking around not necessarily helpful or productive in terms of furthering the goals of this campaign."
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Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado also dropped out of the race after poor returns in New Hampshire. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wasn't on the ballot due to his late entry into the race.
The Democratic field stumped Monday in the key New England state following a debate there Friday and a rally by President Donald Trump, who easily carried the New Hampshire Republican primary.
The second nominating contest of the year firmly placed Sanders and Buttigieg as the clear front-runners in the Democratic race and added a boost for Klobuchar, who finished fifth in Iowa. While Biden and Warren can't be counted out, they clearly need strong performances in Nevada on Feb. 22 and South Carolina on Feb. 29 to remain serious contenders for the Democratic nomination to challenge Trump.
"We're staying in this fight for the people who are counting on us," Warren said Tuesday night. "Tomorrow morning, we'll wake up and fight twice as hard, together. ... Our campaign is built for the long haul.
"A young girl came up to me tonight and said, 'I'm a broke college student with a lot of student loan debt. I checked and I have $6 in the bank, so I just gave $3 to keep you in this fight,'" she added.
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"Iowa and New Hampshire were just the beginning," Biden said. "Now, we're taking this campaign to Nevada and South Carolina, and we have to give it all we've got.
"99.9 percent -- that's the percentage of African-American voters who have not yet had a chance to vote in this nomination process. You cannot and should not win the Democratic nomination for president without the support of black and brown voters."