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Volume 79 Edition 175B ©SS 2020 CONTINGENCY EDITION SUNDAY,DECEMBER 20, 2020 Free to Deployed Areas Cause for joy? No-drama corona-Christmas has some secretly celebrating

BY LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK — Corritta Lewis has a huge extended family. Her mom is one of 12 sib- lings. Usually, Christmas means that she, her wife and their 2-year-old son dig out their cold-weather gear for the schlep from home in sunny Southern California to Ohio and days of holiday chaos. Not this year. “We’re happy to be saving money, spend- ing more time together, and to just have a less stressful holiday,” said the 31-year-old human resources analyst in Oceanside. “We don’t have to deal with the crowded airports, stores and overall mania that the holiday brings. We’re going to lie in our pa- jamas and watch movies all day.”

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Trump administration, Biden team at odds after DOD postponement

Washington Post quired support” to the transition on Friday were a surprise to the and the DoD will deliver AS IT WASHINGTON — The Trump team, and that defense officials Biden team. ALWAYS HAS,” Miller said in his administration and the Biden were working to reschedule “ap- Miller said that the meetings statement. team were at odds on Friday after proximately 20 interviews with 40 can be held after a “mutually- But the Biden team said they the acting Pentagon chief abrupt- officials until after January 1.” agreed upon holiday pause,” and are concerned about delays. ly postponed transition meetings Those meetings, initially sched- that he is “committed to a full and Yohannes Abraham, the execu- and Biden’s representatives ex- uled for Friday, were postponed transparent transition” with the tive director of the transition, said pressed concern about the deci- after legal officials in the Penta- Biden team. His “key focus” over in a call with reporters that there sion and described pockets of re- gon raised concern that they could the next two weeks, he said, is sup- “was no mutually agreed upon ho- sistance to cooperation within the MANUEL BALCE CENETA/AP not keep up with the work, said a porting requests for information liday break” and while the Biden Pentagon. Acting Pentagon chief senior U.S. official, who spoke on about the U.S. military’s involve- team has received “widespread Acting defense secretary Chris- Christopher Miller, seen the condition of anonymity due to ment in the effort to distribute cor- cooperation on transition,” there topher Miller said in a statement receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, the sensitivity of the issue. The onavirus vaccines, and other pan- have been “pockets of recalci- that the Defense Department abruptly postponed transition Pentagon did not dispute that demic information, he said. “will continue to provide all re- meetings until after Jan. 1. Miller’s decision about meetings “This is what our nation expects SEE ODDS ON PAGE 4 PAGE 2 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 BUSINESS/WEATHER Stocks slide as wait continues for COVID deal EXCHANGE RATES

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Naples 56/37 Okinawa Morón 64/60 60/53 Sigonella Rota 57/48 The weather is provided by the Djibouti 65/57 Souda Bay American Forces Network Weather Center, 84/76 64/52 2nd Weather Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. TODAY IN STRIPES American Roundup ...... 11 Comics ...... 15 Crossword ...... 15 Movies ...... 14 Music...... 12-13 Opinion ...... 19 Sports ...... 20-24 Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 3 MILITARY Pentagon maps out plan for more diversity Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has en- dorsed a new slate of initiatives to expand diversity within the ranks and reduce prej- udice, calling for more aggressive efforts to recruit, retain and promote a more racially and ethnically diverse force, The Associ- ated Press learned on Friday. Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Thursday signed a memo order- ing the implementation of 15 broad recom- mendations that include a plan to crack down on participation in hate groups by service members and draft proposed changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The AP obtained a copy of the me- mo on Friday. The plan, however, skirts the more politi- cally sensitive issues that have roiled the nation and the Trump administration this year, such as the renaming of bases that honor Confederate leaders or removing Confederate statues. Such steps are ex- pected to get quick attention from Con- gress or President-elect Joe Biden’s incom- ing administration next month. “I expect all leaders to take an aggres- sive approach to embed diversity and in- clusion practices into the core of our mil- itary culture,” Miller said in the memo. “We must not accept — and must intention- DANIELLE MCBRID/U.S. Air Force ally and proactively remove — any barriers Second Lt. Isaiah Brown, a coordinator for the virtual town hall, listens to Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic to an inclusive and diverse force and equi- Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, speak about current world issues in June at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. table treatment of every service member.” The recommendations were submitted policies and called for improved training The military’s ties to Confederate gener- testers decrying racism targeted Confeder- by the Pentagon’s Board on Diversity and and data collection on diversity. als and symbols, however, have been much ate monuments in multiple cities, and Inclusion, which was created by previous Based on 2018 data, roughly two-thirds of more difficult to untangle. many monuments have been removed. Defense Secretary Mark Esper earlier this the military’s enlisted corps is white, and After extensive wrangling and debate, Ten major Army installations are named year and ordered to deliver recommenda- about 17% is Black, but the minority per- Esper this summer issued a directive that for Confederate Army officers, mostly se- tions by last Tuesday. The plan was then to centage declines as rank increases. The banned the display of the Confederate flag, nior generals, including Robert E. Lee. replace the temporary board with a perma- U.S. population overall is about three-quar- without mentioning the word “ban” or that Among the 10 is Fort Benning, the name- nent commission. ters white and 13% Black, according to specific flag. The Pentagon policy lists the sake of Confederate Army Gen. Henry L. The memo lays out a series of goals to Census Bureau statistics. types of flags that may be displayed at mil- Benning, who was a leader of Georgia’s se- widen pools of applicants for enlistment as And while the military prides itself on a itary installations and does not mention the cessionist movement and an advocate of well as promotions and other leadership record of taking the lead on social change, Confederate banner. Acceptable flags list- preserving slavery. Others are in Virginia, posts, increase ROTC opportunities for mi- including in integration, it has had inci- ed in the memo include the U.S. and state North Carolina, Alabama, Texas and Loui- norities, review aptitude tests to remove dents of racial hatred and, more subtly, a banners, flags of allies and partners, the siana. The naming was done mostly after barriers to diversity without impairing rig- history of implicit bias in a predominantly widely displayed POW/MIA flag and offi- World War I and in the 1940s, in some cases orous screening and make service mem- white institution. cial military unit flags. as gestures of conciliation to the South. bers and workers more aware of inclusion Just earlier this year, Gen. Charles Q. It was deemed a creative way to bar the The military services, meanwhile, have policies. Deadlines to complete the recom- Brown Jr. was sworn in as the Air Force’s Confederate flag’s display without openly already taken many of their own steps to mendations are spread through next year. first Black chief of staff. And he and other contradicting or angering President Do- battle racism and encourage diversity. The The Pentagon, last summer, had already senior African American officers spoke out nald Trump, who has defended flying the Marine Corps, for example, issued an out- taken some initial steps to limit discrimi- in the aftermath of the police killing of Ge- flag as a freedom of speech issue and has right ban of the Confederate flag earlier nation based on race and gender. In a four- orge Floyd, noting that Black people have flatly rejected any notion of changing base this year, and the Army eliminated photos page July memo, Esper ordered all mili- long been underrepresented in the higher names. when soldiers are being considered for tary services to stop providing service ranks. Floyd’s death at the hands of a police Confederate flags, monuments and mil- promotion. The Air Force had years ago members’ photos for promotion boards, di- officer in Minnesota in May sparked wide- itary base names became a national flash- stopped providing photos for promotion rected a review of hairstyle and grooming spread protests and calls for racial justice. point in the weeks after Floyd’s death. Pro- boards. Fort Hood’s top enlisted soldier suspended, probe pending BY ROSE L. THAYER lease from Army Forces Com- military official Burgoyne’s suspension is a NCO of the 82nd Airborne Divi- Stars and Stripes mand, known as FORSCOM. who spoke on the “temporary removal” and “not sion at Fort Bragg, N.C., has de- AUSTIN, Texas — The senior FORSCOM will conduct an in- condition of ano- punitive in nature,” according to ployed three times each to Iraq enlisted soldier at Fort Hood was vestigation into the allegations. nymity. Follow- base officials. The new investiga- and Afghanistan, according to his suspended Friday while the Army “We will wait for a full account- ing the report’s tion triggered by the allegations official biography. investigates allegations of unpro- ing of the facts and will not pre- release, the Ar- against him is unrelated to ongo- He joined the Army in Septem- fessional behavior inconsistent suppose any findings or out- my fired or sus- ing investigations sparked by the ber 1986 with the Louisiana Na- with the values of the service, ac- comes,” said Col. Myles B. Cag- pended 14 Fort disappearance and death of Spc. tional Guard and entered active Burgoyne cording to base officials. gins III, spokesman for III Corps. Hood leaders. Vanessa Guillen, who was killed duty at Fort Hood, Texas, in De- Lt. Gen. Pat White, commander The suspension was not related The allegation is related to a April 22 by a fellow soldier, ac- cember 1992. His awards include of III Corps and Fort Hood, issued to a recent report about Fort Hood specific incident where the lan- cording to base officials. two Legions of Merit, three the temporary suspension of Com- that found the command climate guage that Burgoyne used to ad- The investigation is expected to Bronze Star medals and a Ranger mand Sgt. Maj. Arthur “Cliff” and culture at the Texas Army dress subordinates did not meet be completed next month, the mil- tab. Burgoyne, the senior noncommis- base had significant faults, partic- the standards expected of a corps- itary official said. sioned officer of III Corps and ularly related to sexual harass- level command sergeant major, Burgoyne, who came to Fort [email protected] Fort Hood, according to a news re- ment and assault, according to a the military official said. Hood after serving as the senior Twitter: @Rose_Lori PAGE 4 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 MILITARY 5 rockets land at Bagram Airfield

BY PHILLIP WALTER signed in February, the Taliban WELLMAN agreed not to target international Stars and Stripes forces in Afghanistan. In recent KABUL, Afghanistan — Five weeks, similar rocket attacks in rockets were fired onto the U.S.’s the capital Kabul — about 30 miles largest base in Afghanistan on Sat- south of Bagram — have been urday morning, officials said. claimed by the local Islamic State Initial reports indicate the at- affiliate. tack caused no casualties at Ba- Saturday’s attack comes as the gram Airfield and that the base U.S. remains on course to reduce was not damaged, the U.S. mili- the number of American troops in tary said in a statement. the country to 2,500 by the middle The rockets were fired from a of next month, the lowest level small truck parked in a nearby vil- since the start of the war nearly lage, said Wahida Shahkar, a spo- two decades ago. keswoman for the governor of Last week, U.S. Gen. Mark Mil- RAHMAT GUL/AP Parwan province, where Bagram ley, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Afghan security personnel stand near a vehicle in which rockets were placed, in the aftermath of a rocket is located. Chiefs of Staff, held an unan- attack in Bagram, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday. Police found seven other undet- nounced meeting with Taliban onated explosives at the scene, leaders in Doha to discuss military litical office, was intended to set Milley flew to Kabul to consult country. Shahkar said. aspects of last February’s U.S.-Ta- the stage for direct peace talks be- with Afghan President Ashraf No group immediately claimed liban agreement. tween the Taliban and the Afghan Ghani. He said he emphasized to Zubair Babakarkhail and The Associated Press contributed to this report. responsibility for the attack. The agreement, signed in Qatar government. both parties the need to rapidly re- [email protected] Under a U.S.-Taliban deal where the Taliban maintain a po- After talks with the Taliban, duce levels of violence across the Twitter: @pwwellman Space Force Odds: Dispute troops get erupts as other new name: problems swirl guardians FROM PAGE 1 BY STEVE BEYNON trance, and DOD has been one of Stars and Stripes them.” WASHINGTON — Troops serv- Jennifer Psaki, a spokeswoman ing in Space Force are now re- for the Biden transition, declined ferred to as guardians, Vice Presi- to say that Miller was lying, but dent Mike Pence announced Fri- said reporters could make their day. “own judgment about the infor- “It is my honor on behalf of the mation we provided.” She said, president to announce henceforth “It’s not in our interest to provide the men and women of the United inaccurate information.” States Space Force will be known ANDREW HARNIK / AP Trump administration officials as guardians,” Pence said during a From left, Vice President Mike Pence, accompanied by Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller, Secretary did not offer an explanation for ceremony to celebrate Space of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, and Chief of Space Operations at U.S. Space Force Gen. John Raymond,why additional transition meet- Force’s first birthday, which is attend a ceremony to commemorate the first birthday of the U.S. Space Force on Friday. ings in the Pentagon cannot be Sunday. held before January. “Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Ma- placeholder title. the High Frontier,’” a tweet from Force hopes to recruit 300 enlisted The disagreement comes at a rines and guardians will be de- “The opportunity to name a the Space Force’s account stated service members in 2021 and re- time when the Defense Depart- fending our nation for generations force is a momentous responsibil- following the announcement. ach 6,500 members overall in a ment, in addition to having a lead- to come," he said. ity. Guardians is a name with a Space Force has roughly 2,000 year. Most of them will come from ing role in overseeing vaccine dis- The announcement comes after long history in space operations, personnel, most of whom are Air Force transfers. tribution, is assessing what may months of troops in the military’s tracing back to the original com- transfers from the Air Force. have been compromised in a hack newest branch being referred to mand motto of Air Force Space The service has recently started [email protected] of government networks that anal- as “space professionals,” as a Command in 1983, ‘Guardians of enlisting new recruits. Space @StevenBeynon ysts and U.S. officials have pri- vately attributed to Russia, and carrying out a partial withdrawal of several thousand U.S. troops Contractor pleads guilty to selling Chinese-made armor from Afghanistan by Inaugura- tion Day at Trump’s behest. Associated Press firearm. from Hong Kong and the U.S. worth of equipment from Mor- The Trump administration also GREENBELT, Md. — A de- U.S. District Judge George J. when he knew that he was pro- gan’s company. has purged numerous officials fense contractor has pleaded Hazel is scheduled to sentence viding goods made in China in Investigators who searched from nonpartisan Pentagon advi- guilty in Maryland to illegally him on March 15. violation of the Trade Agree- Morgan’s properties in Virginia sory boards in recent days, install- selling Chinese-manufactured Morgan was CEO of of Surveil- ments Act, U.S. Attorney Robert last December seized several ing Trump loyalists in their place. body armor and other products lance Equipment Group Inc. and Hur’s office said in a news re- guns. The tension also comes after the to U.S. federal agencies. had government contracts to sup- lease. Hur’s office says Morgan was transition began later than nor- Arthur Morgan, 67, of Lorton, ply federal agencies with ballis- Between September 2014 and prohibited from possessing fire- mal, as Trump disputed the elec- Va., faces a possible prison sen- tic vests, helmets, riot gear and August 2019, approximately six arms because in 1982 he had tion results in numerous states tence after pleading guilty Fri- other items. federal government agencies been convicted in Maryland of and spread unfounded conspiracy day to federal charges of wire Morgan falsely certified that placed at least 11 orders for hun- charges including second-degree theories of widespread voter fraud and illegal possession of a products he was selling were dreds of thousands of dollars murder. fraud. Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 5 VIRUS OUTBREAK US clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

Associated Press care workers and nursing home that are certain to further fuel the were in crisis, health care work- first three months of 2021, with WASHINGTON — The U.S. residents as the biggest vaccina- outbreak. ers from across the country came 85-100 million of those available added a second COVID-19 vac- tion drive in U.S. history starts to The scourge has claimed more to help out. This time, “there’s no in the U.S. cine to its arsenal Friday, boosting ramp up. than 312,000 U.S. lives and killed cavalry coming” because so many Even with additional candi- efforts to beat back an outbreak so The two work “better than we 1.7 million people worldwide. hospitals are swamped, said Dr. dates in the pipeline, there won’t dire that the nation is regularly almost dared to hope,” NIH Di- New cases in the U.S. are running Marc Futernick, an emergency be enough for the general popula- recording more than 3,000 deaths rector Dr. Francis Collins told at over 216,000 per day on aver- room physician in Los Angeles. tion until spring, and shots will be a day. The Associated Press. “Science is age. Deaths per day have hit all- The nation is scrambling to ex- rationed in the meantime. And Much-needed doses are set to working here, science has done time highs, eclipsing 3,600 on pand vaccinations as rapidly as while health workers are enthusi- arrive Monday after the Food and something amazing.” Wednesday. Moderna and Pfizer can churn out astically embracing vaccination, Drug Administration authorized Early results of large, still un- California has emerged as one doses. Moderna’s is for people 18 authorities worry the public may an emergency rollout of the vac- finished studies show both vac- of the most lethal hot spots, with and older, Pfizer’s starts at age 16. need more reassurance to ensure cine developed by Moderna Inc. cines appear safe and strongly hospitals running out of intensive It’s just the beginning of “what more people get in line when it’s and the National Institutes of protective although Moderna’s is care beds and ambulances lining we hope will be a big push to get their turn. Health. easier to handle since it doesn’t up outside emergency rooms in this terrible virus behind us, al- “Frankly if we don’t succeed in The move marks the world’s need to be stored at ultra-frozen scenes reminiscent of the calami- though it will take many more getting 80% or so of Americans first authorization for Moderna’s temperatures. ty around New York City last months to get to all Americans,” immunized against COVID-19 by shots. The vaccine is very similar A second vaccine represents a spring. California on Friday re- Collins said. the middle of this 2021 year, we to one from Pfizer Inc. and Ger- ray of hope amid despair as the vi- ported over 41,000 new cases and Moderna expects to have be- have the risk that this epidemic many’s BioNTech that’s now be- rus continues to spread unabated 300 more deaths. tween 100 million and 125 million could go on and on and on,” Col- ing dispensed to millions of health even before holiday gatherings When New York’s hospitals doses available globally in the lins said. Emails: WHO was warned of fallout over yanked Italy report Associated Press email to headquarters. ROME — An author of a with- The report, written by Zambon drawn World Health Organization and a team of WHO public health report into Italy’s coronavirus re- experts and consultants, was post- sponse warned his bosses in May ed May 13 after it had received that people could die and the U.N. necessary approvals within the agency could suffer “catastroph- U.N. system, according to internal ic” reputational damage if it al- WHO documents seen by AP. The lowed political concerns to sup- agency later said it was with- press the document, according to drawn because of “factual inaccu- emails seen by The Associated racies” that it has not detailed and Press. denied that it received any pres- The comprehensive report ex- sure from the Italian government amined how the Italian govern- to remove it. ment and health system reacted In the face of criticism that after the country became the ep- yanking the report deprived coun- icenter of the European outbreak tries of data that could have DAR YASIN/AP in late February — with real-time helped them avoid Italy’s fate, Kashmiri health workers collect samples to test for COVID­19 in Srinagar, Indian­controlled Kashmir, on data and case studies of what WHO said Monday that it has of- Saturday. India's confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 10 million. worked and what didn’t aimed at fered another “mechanism” to as- helping other countries prepare as sess pandemic responses. But that the virus spread. wasn’t rolled out until two months The agency took it down a day after the report was pulled. India’s coronavirus cases cross after it was posted on its website, Concerns over the missing re- prompting the official who coordi- port have grown in recent weeks, 10 million as new infections dip nated the work to appeal directly fueling criticism of WHO’s leader- to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom ship of the global response to the Associated Press keeping its fingers crossed as the two vaccines are expected to get Ghebreyesus on May 28 and warn pandemic that led the agency to NEW DELHI — India’s con- cases tend to increase in winter authorization for emergency use that the report’s disappearance agree to an independent probe of firmed coronavirus cases have months. within weeks, said Guleria. was undermining WHO’s credi- its performance. crossed 10 million with new infec- “If we can sustain our declining India aims to provide vaccines bility. He cautioned that any fur- The U.N. agency has been loath tions dipping to their lowest levels trend for the next two to three to 250 million people by July 2021. ther attempts at censorship would to publicly criticize countries that in three months, as the country months, we should be able to start The government is planning to re- compromise the agency’s inde- are top donors even when their prepares for a massive COVID-19 the vaccination program and start ceive 450 million to 500 million pendence and its relations with policies could undermine public vaccination in the new year. moving away from the pandem- doses, the Health Ministry said. donor nations that funded the re- health. Additional cases in the past 24 ic,” Guleria told The Associated The first group will include search. During the initial stages of the hours dropped to 25,152 from a Press. health care and front-line work- The handling of the report could outbreak in January, for example, peak of nearly 100,000 in mid-Sep- India is home to some of the ers. The second group to receive cause a “scandal of huge propor- WHO officials were privately tember. The epidemic has infect- world’s biggest vaccine-makers the COVID 19 vaccine will be peo- tion — in a delicate moment for frustrated by the lack of informa- ed nearly 1% of India’s more than and there are five vaccine candi- ple over 50 years of age and those the U.N. health agency with the tion being shared by China, but 1.3 billion people, second to the dates under different phases of under 50 with comorbid condi- forthcoming COVID-19 investiga- publicly lauded the country for its worst-hit United States. trial in the country. tions, it said. tion,” wrote Francesco Zambon, transparency. As the pandemic The Health Ministry on Satur- The Serum Institute of India, The pace of new cases has WHO’s chief field coordinator for gained pace in Europe, WHO sci- day also reported 347 deaths in the the world’s largest vaccine-mak- slowed down. It took India 12 days Italy and its regions during the entists internally questioned Bri- past 24 hours, taking total fatali- er, is licensed to produce the Ox- to get from 5 million to 6 million pandemic. tain’s policies — such as when it ties to 145,136. ford University-AstraZeneca cases, but 22 days to go from 8 mil- WHO did not immediately re- suggested it would pursue “herd Dr. Randeep Guleria, a govern- shots. India’s Bharat Biotech vac- lion to 9 million, and 29 days to hit spond to a request, sent late Fri- immunity” — but publicly empha- ment health expert, said India is cine also is a front-runner, and the 10 million. day, for comment on Zambon’s sized their support. PAGE 6 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 VIRUS OUTBREAK Joy: Some see bright side of holidays at home

FROM PAGE 1 tended family and friends around, and deeper, more meaningful con- Though Thanksgiving pleas to versations with the smaller num- stay put were ignored by thou- bers left around them. sands, and authorities fear the “COVID-19 and its ensuing col- same for Christmas and New lateral damage may have some re- Year’s, many around the world alizations that sculpt future be- are gleefully looking forward to havior, and not all in a negative spending the December holidays way. We just need to have our eyes at home without the expense, fam- open to these surprising realiza- ily drama and travel headaches tions,” Klatt said, falling short of they normally endure. the “silver lining” cliche. Some plan to use the money In Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 33- they save to buy gifts for those in year-old Shannon O’Reilly usually need as coronavirus deaths and travels back home to New Jersey hospitalizations rage on nearly 10 at Christmas, “and it never, ever months into the pandemic. feels like a vacation.” She and her Many who stayed home during husband both have large extended Thanksgiving to keep safe already families. Trying to squeeze in vis- experienced the restfulness of its with all of them leaves little opting out of holiday madness, meaningful face time for any, she MARK LENNIHAN/AP said Maryanna Klatt, a professor said. A woman carries shopping bags earlier this month in New York. of clinical family medicine at the “We’re constantly house hop- Ohio State University Wexner ping and never really feel settled tinues to surge. For those who and 2. He calls their normal While she’ll “deeply miss” the Medical Center and a facilitator of when we go back up there. Quite don’t heed the call, the CDC rec- Christmas holiday a “crazy mag- trip this year, she’ll happily make mindfulness classes. frankly, as soon as we land on the ommends travelers get tested for ical mystery tour” that lasts about do with the friends she’s made in “What has emerged is that tarmac in Newark, we both look at COVID-19 before and after their a week. They usually travel by car, Greece. “I’m a person who always many people discovered some- each other every time and say, trips. Testing before travel is crit- about four hours, to visit relatives tries to see the positive side of ev- thing via the Thanksgiving re- ‘Why are we doing this?’ ” ical to help stave off asymptomatic and old friends in Norfolk. ery situation,” Barbata said. striction of gathering with less This year, it will be just the two spread of the virus, warns Debo- “I’ve always felt a little envious Christmas is tinged with sad- people — they loved it. They of them in 80-degree weather with rah Birx, the White House corona- because it feels like we visit house ness this year for Holly Norden- thought they would feel a huge “zero familial obligations.” virus response coordinator. after house where people are re- berg in Madison, Wis. sense of loss from the inability to As it did for Thanksgiving, the On the Upper East Side of Man- laxing, whilst not getting to do the “My grandfather passed away travel and the typical gathering U.S. Centers for Disease Control hattan, 38-year-old Rosalin Siv same thing ourselves,” he said. from COVID last month,” said the with larger groups,” she said. and Prevention is urging people to can’t say she’s happy to be missing “Well, now it’s our turn!” mom of two girls, ages 3 and 5. Participants in her classes re- avoid travel during the December her annual holiday trip to South- Vaccines for COVID-19 are on With their patriarch gone, Nor- ported less anxiety without ex- holidays while the pandemic con- ern California with her husband the way, but they won’t come in denberg, 36, said the usual ex- and 4-year-old son to visit her par- time to save Christmas for most. tended family get-together with ents, siblings, and extended fam- Birx and other virus experts up to 40 people back home in Rock ily and friends. couldn’t be clearer about the need Island, Ill., may not happen, re- But she’s relieved. to avoid travel and large gather- gardless of whether she goes. “This year I’m pregnant, and ings, along with hugging and kiss- There are other reasons why the thought of juggling a busy ing loved ones outside of one’s pro- she’s fine not returning. work schedule with holiday and tective social bubble. “I’ve been dreading our Christ- family activities is more stressful Nicoletta Barbata is an Italian mas gathering this year because than usual,” said Siv, the founder who’s been living on the Greek is- of the political climate and how of an online bakery. “I can’t say I’ll land of Santorini for nearly four polarized my family is regarding miss all the logistics.” years. Christmas is usually her politics,” Nordenberg said. There’s the 5- to 6-hour plane one and only trip home to Milan Instead, she, her husband and trip, for one, requiring numerous every year. their kids will focus on “gratitude activities and snacks to keep their “I usually stay for four to six and baking” at home. child calm and contented in tran- weeks,” said the single Barbata, “I’m honestly looking forward sit. who’s 39. “My time back to Milan to a quiet holiday season,” Nor- The sentiments are shared is devoted to catching up with my denberg said. “We have all our DAMIAN DOVARGANES/AP around the world. family and friends, spending time decorations up, a pantry full of Employee Thomas Temperley, 16, pushes a small Christmas tree at Ben Taylor, 43, lives on the Kent with my parents and meeting baking supplies, and we’re finding the International Garden and Floral Design Center in El Segundo, coastline of southeast England friends all over Italy who I haven’t ways to really appreciate how for- Calif., earlier this month. with his wife and two kids, ages 6 seen for months.” tunate we are each day.” Appeals court blocks San Diego County restaurant openings Associated Press The decision came only two brink of collapse” with no inten- state’s Fourth Appellate District. right before Christmas, as well as SAN DIEGO — A California ap- days after a judge authorized all sive-care beds available in South- Jason Saccuzzo, a lawyer for for all restaurants in San Diego, in peals court on Friday blocked a restaurants in the county of more ern California. Pacers Showgirls International, what has already been a very tight judge’s order allowing San Diego than 3 million people to reopen on “In the midst of the worst surge said he was disappointed and year for them financially given all County restaurants to resume in- their own terms. It marked the in the COVID-19 pandemic ... a would continue fighting Califor- the uncertainty caused by the ever door and outdoor dining, keeping biggest victory yet for opponents single trial court judge has unilat- nia’s “illogical and unconstitution- changing orders of Governor Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at- of California’s public health or- erally thwarted public efforts to al orders.” The clubs — Pacers Newsom,” he wrote in an email. home edict in full effect. ders but proved short-lived. avert that looming catastrophe, by and Cheetahs Gentlemen’s Club Amid the rapid-fire develop- A three-judge panel’s brief or- The state on Friday asked the issuing an injunction that allows — will ask the appeals court early ments, San Diego County reported der gave no explanation and came appeals court to immediately step all restaurants in San Diego Coun- next week to reconsider. a record 3,611 new confirmed almost immediately after the state in, saying the scope of the judge’s ty to reopen without any restric- Sacuzzo said he was given no cases Friday. California regis- asked for emergency interven- order far exceeded what the strip tion, contrary to the orders and opportunity to address the appeals tered 300 coronavirus deaths and tion. Two strip clubs were given clubs sought when they sued in judgment of the State’s top health court and told Pacers’ staff that more than 41,000 cases Friday af- until Wednesday to ask the ap- October. Lawyers said the state officials,” lawyers for the gover- the club would immediately close. ter a record 379 deaths and more peals court to reconsider. health care system was “on the nor wrote in their filing with the “This is a huge blow to them than 52,000 cases Thursday. Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 7 VIRUS OUTBREAK ROUNDUP California hospitals struggle amid surge

Associated Press action” about 10 minutes after re- LOS ANGELES — California ceiving the shot Thursday in Fair- hospitals are battling to find beds banks, the health care system to house patients amid fears that Foundation Health Partners said. the exploding coronavirus infec- Symptoms included tongue swell- tion rate will exhaust resources ing, hoarse voice and difficulty and health care workers. breathing — “traditional anaphy- As of Friday, nearly 17,000 peo- lactic symptoms,” it said. ple were hospitalized with con- She received two doses of epi- firmed or suspected COVID-19 in- nephrine at the Fairbanks Memo- fections — more than double the rial Hospital emergency depart- previous peak reached in July — ment and was discharged about and a state model that uses cur- six hours later, a statement from DAMIAN DOVARGANES/AP rent data to forecast future trends the health system said. A patient receives oxygen on a stretcher, while Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics monitor him shows the number could reach an On Tuesday, a female health outside the Emergency entrance, waiting for a room at the CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in unfathomable 75,000 by mid-Ja- care worker at Bartlett Regional Los Angeles on Friday. nuary. Hospital in Juneau was hospital- More than 3,500 confirmed or ized for what officials determined interstate collectivism, Maryland the agency would not enforce the Leeds said the state has re- suspected COVID-19 patients was anaphylaxis, a severe allergic and Virginia are each sending curfew at any bars or restraints ceived all 13,950 doses they ex- were in intensive care units. reaction. 8,000 vaccine doses, more than until there’s a hearing on the issue pected this week. Nearly 1,000 Some areas of California are In the Fairbanks and Juneau tripling the amount available for Dec. 30. people have been vaccinated so “just right at that cusp of getting cases, the women had been ob- health care workers in the na- far. Healthcare workers who have overrun,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the served after receiving their shots, tion’s capital. Massachusetts direct contact with COVID-19 pa- country’s top infectious-disease in accordance with vaccine proto- D.C. health officials have com- BOSTON — A Massachusetts tients are receiving the initial dos- expert, said during an event orga- cols. plained for weeks that the initial man pleaded guilty in federal es. nized by the California State Uni- allotment formula followed by the court Thursday for selling lan- versity system. Illinois Centers for Disease Control and yards that he falsely claimed Maryland Corona Regional Medical Cen- SPRINGFIELD — Deaths in Il- Prevention provided Washington could ward off viruses. BALTIMORE — Authorities ter southeast of Los Angeles has linois from the coronavirus illness with just under 7,000 doses — less Prosecutors in the U.S. attor- have seized two domain names converted an old emergency room topped 15,000 on Friday, public than one-tenth of what would be ney’s office said that instead of posing as biotechnology compa- to help handle nearly double the health officials said. needed for local health care work- protecting the wearer against mi- nies developing COVID-19 treat- usual number of ICU patients. It’s The state passed the grim mile- ers. crobes, the lanyards that Jiule ments but are apparently collect- using space in two disaster tents stone with the addition of 181 fa- The dosage allotments were Lin, 38 of Quincy, sold online be- ing personal information for to triage ER patients because the talities, the same as the day be- based on population, but many of ginning last spring actually con- fraud and installing malware, the emergency room is filled with pa- fore, and the sixth-highest total Washington’s health care workers tained pesticide. U.S. Attorney’s Office in Balti- tients who need to be hospitalized. since the pandemic struck Illinois live in the intertwined neighbor- They say they identified 18 more said Friday. Ambulances can sit for two in February. ing communities of Maryland and sales Lin made to customers in An investigation was launched hours unless they are bringing in The slow process of inoculating northern Virginia. D.C. Mayor New York, Ohio, Florida, Illinois by Homeland Security Investiga- patients with critical, life-or- the population against COVID-19, Muriel Bowser had sent a letter to and California who each paid as tions earlier this month after cor- death emergencies. the illness caused by the coronavi- U.S. health officials claiming the much as $19.95. No injuries have porate security for a company “There’s no room at the inn, so rus, got underway this week. Gov. “one-size-fits-all formula for dis- been reported that are related to identified in an affidavit as Mod- to speak,” hospital chief executive J.B. Pritzker announced at his tribution” would prove “woefully the products, which were reco- erna, Inc., in Cambridge, Mass. , Mark Uffer said. “Literally every daily briefing on the pandemic insufficient.” vered by law enforcement. located the fake website and con- nook and cranny of the hospital is that the first of two doses of the U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling tacted authorities, U.S. Attorney being used.” Pfizer vaccine approved by the Oklahoma said prosecutors have zero toler- Robert K. Hur said in a news re- federal government has been ad- OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklaho- ance for anyone who seeks to ille- lease. Moderna has developed a Arizona ministered to 17,000 health care ma bars and restaurants have ef- gally exploit fears during the CO- COVID-19 vaccine awaiting ap- WINDOW ROCK — Navajo Na- workers in Illinois. fectively won a temporary re- VID-19 pandemic. proval by the U.S. Food and Drug tion health officials on Friday re- Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the prieve from a curfew that has “At the height of a raging pan- Administration. ported 175 new COVID-19 cases Department of Public Health, re- been forcing them to close early demic killing thousands of people Hur said a review of the web- and 10 new virus-related deaths. ported 7,377 newly confirmed and since November to minimize the a day, this defendant tried to prof- site’s online content showed the In all, the tribe has reported suspected cases of COVID-19, the spread of the coronavirus. it from conning people,” Lelling name and trademarked logos for 20,569 coronavirus cases result- illness caused by the coronavirus. A state judge sided with a group said in a statement. the biotechnology company and ing in 742 deaths since the pan- Deaths now total 15,015 out of of bar owners Friday, granting found no significant differences demic hit the vast reservation in 886,805 cases. them a 12-day stay on Republican Idaho from the genuine page, other than March. Gov. Kevin Stitt’s order that bars BOISE — An unexpected cut in misspelling the company’s name. The new statistics come as the DC and restaurants not serve food or the number of coronavirus vac- But Hur said people clicking on reservation enters the latest in a WASHINGTON — Officials in alcohol on their premise after 11 cine doses Idaho will receive next the “Contact Us” tab were redi- string of weekend-long lockdowns the District of Columbia are ac- p.m. week will disrupt distribution rected to an entry form request- designed to limit activity that can customed to being short-changed “It’s 12 days of freedom,” Da- plans, a state immunization offi- ing name, company/institution, ti- spread the virus. in different ways. niel Capps, the owner of Redneck cial said Friday. tle, phone, e-mail, and comments/ Health officials said more than There’s the long-standing issue Yacht Club and a plaintiff in the State Department of Health and questions. The name was regis- 186,000 people on the vast reser- of D.C.’s quest for statehood and case, told The Oklahoman. “It’s Welfare Immunization Program tered around Dec. 8 to a company vation that covers parts of Arizo- proper representation in Con- the 12 days of Christmas.” Manager Sarah Leeds said that headquartered in Malaysia, ac- na, New Mexico and Utah have gress. And when the $2.2 trillion Stitt said in a statement that he the state had expected 17,550 but cording to Hur. been tested and nearly 11,000 coronavirus stimulus package looks forward to a hearing on the will only get 9,750. Like the first website, investiga- have recovered from COVID-19. was passed by Congress in issue and that his order “main- “That has some pretty signifi- tors found the second page was March, Washington, D.C., was tains the right balance between cant implications for our vaccina- similar to that of a company iden- Alaska classified as a territory — a dis- protecting public health and tion program,” Leeds said during tified in another affidavit as Rege- JUNEAU — A female clinician tinction that cost it $700 million in keeping businesses open safely.” a meeting of the Idaho COVID-19 neron Pharmaceuticals in West- not known to have allergies had a funding. District Judge Susan Stallings Vaccine Advisory Committee. chester County, N.Y., which was probable severe allergic reaction But when the latest shortfall hit said the stay only applied to the State officials have detailed granted emergency use autho- shortly after getting a COVID-19 the local allotment of new CO- six plaintiffs in the case, accord- plans for distributing the vaccine, rization by the FDA for an anti- vaccine, a Fairbanks health sys- VID-19 vaccine doses, Washing- ing to The Oklahoman. But Keith and will now have to recalibrate. body cocktail used to treat CO- tem reported Friday. ton’s neighboring states pitched Burt, the state’s director of the Al- Health officials said the reason VID-19 in high-risk patients with The woman began experienc- in to help make up the difference. coholic Beverage Laws Enforce- for the reduced amount isn’t mild to moderate cases of the vi- ing “a probable anaphylactic re- In a heartening demonstration of ment Commission, told the paper clear. rus, Hur said. PAGE 8 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 NATION Congress averts shutdown; aid fight continues Associated Press on the way, most people won’t get WASHINGTON — Congress them for months. Jobless claims passed a two-day stopgap spend- are on the rise. ing bill Friday night, averting a The emerging agreement would partial government shutdown and deliver more than $300 billion in buying yet more time for frustrat- aid to businesses and provide the ingly slow endgame negotiations jobless a $300-per-week bonus on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 federal unemployment benefit economic relief package. and renewal of state benefits that The virus aid talks remained on would otherwise expire right after track, both sides said, but closing Christmas. It also includes $600 CAROLYN KASTER/AP out final disagreements was prov- direct payments to individuals; President­elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden walk from St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic ing difficult. Weekend sessions vaccine distribution funds and Church in Wilmington, Del., on Friday, the anniversary of Neilia and Naomi Biden's death. were on tap, and House leaders money for renters, schools, the hoped for a vote on Sunday on the Postal Service and people needing massive package, which wraps food aid. much of Capitol Hill’s unfinished Democrats on Friday came out Biden may time confirmation 2020 business into a take-it-or- swinging at a key obstacle: a pro- leave-it behemoth that promises vision by conservative Sen. Pat to be a foot thick — or more. Toomey, R-Pa., that would close votes to protect House majority The House passed the tempora- down more than $400 billion in po- ry funding bill by a 320-60 vote. tential Federal Reserve lending Associated Press According to Clyburn, an Richmond’s seat. The Senate approved it by voice powers established under a relief WASHINGTON — President- emerging strategy is to stagger The lawmakers can remain in vote almost immediately after- bill in March. Treasury Secretary elect Joe Biden’s decision to tap the confirmations: Biden would the House, voting as members, ward, and President Donald Steven Mnuchin is shutting down several House Democrats for ad- hold off on formally submitting until they are Senate confirmed. Trump signed it late Friday. the programs at the end of Decem- ministrative positions is putting the nominations all at once so the Their nominations could be sent Senate Majority Leader Mitch ber, but Toomey’s language goes Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a politi- House numbers don’t immediate- one after the other, in the months McConnell, R-Ky., said both sides further, by barring the Fed from cally tough spot, having chiseled ly drop. that follow. remain intent on closing the deal, restarting the lending next year, away at the party’s already slim- Under the plan, timing would “Just manage it,” Clyburn said. even as Democrats launched a and Democrats say the provision ming majority and leaving her po- unfold over the first several The three House seats are in concerted campaign to block an would tie Biden’s hands and put tentially without enough votes to months of the new Congress, am- Democratic strongholds and ex- effort by Republicans to rein in the economy at risk. pass his legislative agenda. ple time for the House to pass the pected to be off-limits to Repub- emergency Federal Reserve lend- “As we navigate through an un- Democrats already were head- 100-days agenda, a typically im- licans. But special elections can ing powers. The Democrats said precedented economic crisis, it is ing into the new Congress with a portant but symbolic, legislative throw curveballs, and the stag- the GOP proposal would deprive in the interests of the American razor-thin margin over Republi- sprint that takes on new impor- gered timing would also give the President-elect Joe Biden of cru- people to maintain the Fed’s abil- cans. But Biden’s overture to a tance aligned with Biden’s presi- campaigns ample running room cial tools to manage the economy. ity to respond quickly and force- third lawmaker, Rep. Deb Haa- dency. to shore up the candidates and Negotiations continued into Fri- fully,” said Biden economic advis- land, D-N.M., as the history-mak- Biden’s first pick from the races. day night but an agreement wasn’t er Brian Deese. “Undermining ing first Native American interior House, Rep. Cedric Richmond, D- Democrats are already deep in- likely before Saturday, lawmak- that authority could mean less secretary, set off a fresh round of La., would join the administration to political soul-searching after a ers and aides said. House lawmak- lending to Main Street businesses, pained conversations on what to quickly once the president-elect is dismal November outcome for ers were told they wouldn’t have higher unemployment and grea- do. Pelosi will start the Biden era inaugurated Jan. 20, Clyburn House Democrats. Biden’s victo- to report to work on Saturday but ter economic pain across the na- with a narrow majority, 222-211, said. Richmond is poised to be- ry had short coattails as they lost that a Sunday session was likely. tion.” with a few races still undecided. come a senior adviser, a position seats and saw their majority The Senate will be voting on nomi- The Fed programs at issue pro- But Pelosi’s leadership team that doesn’t require confirmation shrink. nations. vided loans to small and mid-sized has a plan. by the Senate. Moderate lawmakers and strat- The $900 billion package comes businesses and bought state and “We need to manage something Biden would then wait to sub- egists blamed progressives for as the pandemic is delivering its local government bonds, making like this,” Rep. James Clyburn of mit the other two nominees, Haa- pushing the party’s message too most fearsome surge yet, killing it easier for those governments to South Carolina, the Democratic land and Rep. Marcia Fudge, D- far leftward; progressives com- more than 3,000 victims per day borrow, at a time when their fi- whip and a top Biden ally, said in Ohio, who was tapped as housing plained it was centrists who ran and straining the nation’s health nances are under pressure from an interview with The Associated secretary, until after the March timid campaigns without a bold care system. While vaccines are the pandemic. Press this week. special election in Louisiana to fill message to attract voters. Obamacare enrollment rising as COVID-19 pandemic deepens Associated Press open enrollment Dec. 15 in the 36 ed in coming weeks, along with people. private sector and people are WASHINGTON — Sign-ups for states served by the federal those from other remaining states. President Donald Trump failed clearly finding the coverage they “Obamacare” health insurance HealthCare.gov website. Created by former President to repeal “Obamacare” his first need at this critical time,” CMS plans are trending more than 6% An apples-to-apples compari- Barack Obama’s health law, the year in office, an early defeat he Administrator Seema Verma said higher amid surging coronavirus son with last year’s sign-ups trans- insurance markets offer taxpayer never forgot. Although Trump has in a statement. Nonetheless, the cases and deepening economic lates to a 6.6% gain, the agency subsidized private plans to more been trying to convince a skeptical Trump administration ignored misery, according to preliminary said. Unlike last year, two pop- than 11 million people who don’t Supreme Court to overturn the calls to provide a special sign-up figures released Friday by the ulous states that had used the fed- have job-based coverage. Insure- law in its entirety, his administra- period related to the pandemic, government. eral website are now running their rs cannot turn away customers tion took credit Friday for what of- something President-elect Joe Bi- The Centers for Medicaid and own. Numbers from New Jersey with pre-existing medical condi- ficials called a successful enroll- den has said he will do. Medicaid Services, or CMS, said and Pennsylvania were not count- tions. Medicaid expansion, anoth- ment season. Former Obama administration more than 8.2 million people had ed in Friday’s tally from Health- er component of the Affordable “We’ve opened more pathways officials who keep a close eye on signed up through the close of Care.gov states. They’ll be report- Care Act, covers about 12 million to enroll by taking advantage of the health law celebrated. Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 9 NATION US plans Hacked networks to shutter need to be burned consulates in Russia ‘down to ground’ Associated Press BEN MARGOT/AP WASHINGTON — The Trump Associated Press other encrypted smartphone apps. FireEye is the cybersecurity company that discovered the worst­ever administration has notified Con- Experts say there simply are not “We should buckle up. This will intrusion into U.S. agencies and was among the victims. It has already gress that it intends to shutter the enough skilled threat-hunting be a long ride,” said Dmitri Alpe- tallied dozens of casualties. It’s racing to identify more. last two remaining U.S. consul- teams to duly identify all the gov- rovitch, co-founder and former ates in Russia. ernment and private-sector sys- chief technical officer of the lead- The Democratic chairs of four Only a sliver of those infections The State Department told law- tems that may have been hacked. ing cybersecurity firm Crowd- House committees given classi- were activated to allow hackers in- makers last week that it would FireEye, the cybersecurity com- Strike. “Cleanup is just phase fied briefings on the hack by the side. FireEye says it has identified permanently close the consulate pany that discovered the intrusion one.” Trump administration issued a dozens of examples, all “high-val- in the far eastern Russian city of into U.S. agencies and was among The only way to be sure a net- statement complaining that they ue targets.” Microsoft, which has Vladivostok and temporarily sus- the victims, has already tallied work is clean is “to burn it down to “were left with more questions helped respond, says it has identi- pend operations at the consulate dozens of casualties. It’s racing to the ground and rebuild it,” than answers.” fied more than 40 government in Yekaterinburg just east of the identify more. Schneier said. “Administration officials were agencies, think tanks, government Ural Mountains. “We have a serious problem. We Imagine a computer network as unwilling to share the full scope of contractors, non-governmental The notice was sent to Congress don’t know what networks they amansion you inhabit, and you are the breach and identities of the organizations and technology on Dec. 10 but received little at- are in, how deep they are, what ac- certain a serial killer as been victims,” they said. companies infiltrated by the hack- tention at the time. That timing cess they have, what tools they there. Morgenstern said earlier that ers, 75% in the United States. predates by three days the public left,” said Bruce Schneier, a prom- “You don’t know if he’s gone. disclosing such details only helps Florida became the first state to emergence of news about a major inent security expert and Harvard How do you get work done? You U.S. adversaries. President Do- acknowledge falling victim to a So- suspected Russian computer in- fellow. kind of just hope for the best,” he nald Trump has not commented larWinds hack. Officials told The trusion into U.S. government and It’s not clear exactly what the said. publicly on the matter, but Secre- Associated Press on Friday that private computer systems that hackers were seeking, but experts Deputy White House press sec- tary of State Mike Pompeo said on hackers apparently infiltrated the has raised grave cybersecurity say it could include nuclear se- retary Brian Morgenstern told re- aconservative talk show Friday, “I state’s health care administration fears. crets, blueprints for advanced porters Friday that national secu- think it’s the case that now we can agency and others. The department’s notification weaponry, COVID-19 vaccine-re- rity adviser Robert O’Brien has say pretty clearly that it was the SolarWinds’ customers include to Congress, a copy of which was lated research and information for sometimes been leading multiple Russians that engaged in this ac- most Fortune 500 companies, and obtained by The Associated dossiers on key government and daily meetings with the FBI, the tivity.” it’s U.S. government clients are Press, said the closures are due to industry leaders. Department of Homeland Securi- What makes this hacking cam- rich with generals and spymas- caps placed by Russian author- Many federal workers — and ty and the intelligence communi- paign so extraordinary is its scale ters. ities in 2017 on the number of U.S. others in the private sector — must ty, looking for ways to mitigate the — 18,000 organizations were in- The difficulty of extracting the diplomats allowed to work in the presume that unclassified net- hack. fected from March to June by ma- suspected Russian hackers’ tool country. works are teeming with spies. He would not provide details, licious code that piggybacked on kits is exacerbated by the com- The moves are “in response to Agencies will be more inclined to “but rest assured we have the best popular network-management plexity of SolarWinds’ platform, ongoing staffing challenges of the conduct sensitive government and brightest working hard on it software from an Austin, Texas, which has dozens of different com- U.S. Mission in Russia in the wake business on Signal, WhatsApp and each and every single day.” company called SolarWinds. ponents. of the 2017 Russian-imposed per- sonnel cap on the US Mission and resultant impasse with Russia over diplomatic visas,” it said. Shakeups continue at Following the closures, the only diplomatic facility the U.S. will have in Russia will be the embas- VOA’s parent agency sy in Moscow. Russia ordered the closure of the U.S. consulate in St. Associated Press not to terminate employees that he Petersburg in 2018 after the U.S. WASHINGTON — The head of has suspended since taking over ordered the Russian consulate in U.S.-funded international broad- the operation in June. Seattle closed in tit-for-tat actions casting is pressing ahead with his Despite those potential revers- over the poisoning of an ex-Rus- shakeup of the Voice of America als, Pack has forged ahead with sian spy in Britain. and sister outlets by naming new changes and on Friday, less than 10 The consulate in Vladivostok leaders for two of its main net- days after appointing a long-time had been temporarily closed in works and moving to defund one of critic of U.S.-government broad- ANDREW HARNIK/AP March because of the coronavirus the federal government’s top de- casting to lead the Voice of Amer- Michael Pack, the head of U.S.­funded international broadcasting is pandemic, and staffers there had mocracy promotion initiatives. ica, he announced the appoint- pressing ahead with his shakeup of the Voice of America and sister already begun removing sensitive The flurry of moves by Presi- ment of two conservative voices to outlets by naming new leaders for two of its main networks. equipment, documents and other dent Donald Trump’s handpicked lead Radio Free Europe/Radio items. The consulates in Vladivos- chief of the U.S. Agency for Global Liberty and the Office of Cuba Technology Fund that he had be- take effect on Jan. 19, just a day be- tok and Yekaterinburg employ a Media Michael Pack come only a Broadcasting, which runs Radio gun procedures to strip it of its fed- fore Biden is sworn in. total of 10 American diplomats month before Trump leaves office and Television Marti. eral funding for at least three In a letter to the OTF, Pack said and 33 local staff. and raise new concerns about the Pack announced that RFE/RL years, according to documents ob- the fund had been improperly cre- The exact timing of the closures agency’s direction in the adminis- would be led by Ted Lipien, a for- tained by The Associated Press. ated without congressional input has yet to be determined. The tration’s final weeks. President- mer VOA official who had more re- The OTF provides technology to in 2012 and that its leadership had American staff are to be relocated elect Joe Biden and his team have cently run a blog promoting the assist democracy advocates in re- since been involved in numerous to the embassy in Moscow. pledged a full review of Pack’s ac- views of disaffected staffers pri- pressive countries around the conflicts of interest, requiring the The closures will leave the U.S. tions and could replace him short- marily objecting to alleged liberal world. drastic step. without diplomatic representa- ly after inauguration, but it’s not bias and a lack of conservative Shortly after assuming his posi- Congressional aides said they tion in a massive swath of Russia entirely clear if his personnel deci- views in its programming. Pack al- tion in June, Pack dismissed the were looking at options either to — everywhere east of Moscow — sions could be immediately re- so announced that Jeffrey Scott OTF board, whose members sued slow or shut down the debarment and present a major inconve- versed. Shapiro, a former Breitbart News and won a court order against their process or, if those are unsuccess- nience for American travelers in Democrats and some Republi- and Washington Times journalist, dismissals. The move to “debar” it ful, pursuing legislation that would Russia’s far east, as well as Rus- cans have accused Pack of trying would run the Office of Cuba appears to be a way around the allow Biden to quickly rescind the sians in the region seeking visas to to turn VOA and its sister networks Broadcasting. court decision and would effec- move. The aides, not authorized to come to the United States, as all into pro-Trump propaganda out- In addition to those appoint- tively shut the OTF down. Should it discuss the matter publicly, spoke consular services will be handled lets, and he is under a court order ments, Pack informed the Open proceed, the debarment would on condition of anonymity. out of the Moscow embassy. PAGE 10 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 NATION 2nd inmate to be executed has COVID-19

Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden takes less disregard for the lives and fore ineligible for the death penal- firmed in a statement to The Asso- CHICAGO — A second federal office. safety of staff, prisoners, and at- ty. ciated Press on Thursday that in- inmate scheduled to be put to Johnson’s lawyers, Donald Salz- torneys alike.” Higgs was convicted of ordering mates held on federal death row — death next month in a series of ex- man and Ronald Tabak, called on “If the government will not the 1996 murders of three women known as the Special Confinement ecutions by the Trump adminis- federal authorities to strike their withdraw the execution date, we in Maryland. Montgomery was Unit — have tested positive for tration has tested positive for CO- client’s current execution date of will ask the courts to intervene,” convicted of using a rope to stran- COVID-19. VID-19, his lawyers said Friday. Jan. 14. Higgs is scheduled to die a they said. gle a pregnant woman in 2004 and As of Thursday, there were The diagnosis of Cory Johnson, day later. Montgomery’s execu- The Justice Department and then using a kitchen knife to cut more than 300 inmates with con- who was convicted of killing seven tion date is Jan. 12, but because she Bureau of Prisons did not immedi- the baby girl from the womb, au- firmed cases of COVID-19 at FCC people related to his drug traffick- is the only woman on federal death ately respond to requests for com- thorities said. She would be the Terre Haute. The Bureau of Pris- ing in Virginia, comes a day after row she is currently held at a sep- ment. first woman executed federally in ons said “many of these inmates attorneys for Dustin John Higgs arate prison for female inmates in Prosecutors alleged that John- more than half a century. are asymptomatic or exhibiting confirmed he tested positive at a Texas but would need to be son was one of three crack cocaine The Trump administration re- mild symptoms.” U.S. prison in Terre Haute, Ind. , brought to Indiana to be executed. dealers who carried out a string of sumed federal executions after a Nationwide, one in every five where both men are on death row. Johnson’s attorneys said his in- murders and that he killed seven 17-year pause in July, carrying out state and federal prisoners has Johnson, Higgs and a a third in- fection would make it difficult to people in 1992 in an attempt to ex- 10 death sentences since then, in- tested positive for the coronavi- mate, Lisa Montgomery, are interact with him in the critical pand the territory of a Richmond, cluding two last week. It has exe- rus, a rate more than four times as scheduled to be put to death by le- days leading up to his scheduled Va., gang and silence informants. cuted more people in a single year high as the general population, ac- thal injection at a death chamber execution, adding that “the wide- His legal team has argued that he than any other administration in cording to data collected by The at the federal prison complex in spread outbreak on the federal is intellectually disabled, with a more than 130 years. Associated Press and The Mar- Terre Haute just days before death row only confirms the reck- far-below average IQ, and there- The Bureau of Prisons con- shall Project. Watchdog: NYC school Protests changes aim to remedy put NYPD segregation off guard Associated Press NEW YORK — New York City is Associated Press changing its admission system for NEW YORK — The New York hundreds of middle and high Police Department was caught off schools, officials said Friday in an- guard by the size of the spring pro- nouncing one of the most signifi- tests after the killing of George cant steps the nation's largest Floyd and resorted to aggressive school system has taken in years to disorder control methods that address racial segregation. stoked tensions and stifled free Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city speech, the city’s inspector gener- is suspending academic merit- al said in a report released Friday. based screening for its selective The Department of Investiga- middle schools for at least a year, tion report followed a six-month partly because the coronavirus probe that focused on the NYPD’s pandemic has scrambled test, at- institutional planning and re- FRANK FRANKLIN II/AP tendance and grading data that the sponse to the May and June pro- A protester is arrested during a rally at the Barclays Center, in the Brooklyn on May 29, over the death ofschools have used to grant admis- tests after Floyd’s killing by police George Floyd, in Minneapolis. The New York Police Department was caught off guard by the size and sion to top-performing elementary in Minneapolis, rather than on the scope of the spring protests , the city's inspector general said in a report released Friday. school kids. actions of individual officers. It wouldn't be fair for schools to It criticized tactics that includ- First Amendment rights, and im- Shea, who told investigators he ob- murred, saying: “We’re definitely rely on two-year-old data about ed trapping demonstrators with a prove messaging during demon- jected to the curfew, said in a going to look at actions of individu- children so young, Schools Chan- technique called kettling, making strations, such as repeating dis- statement that he intends to incor- al commanders down to the pre- cellor Richard Carranza said. In- mass arrests, using pepper spray persal orders and staging officers porate all 20 of the report’s recom- cinct level, but I think it’s fair to stead, a lottery would be used when and batons and detaining protes- in riot gear out of the view of pro- mendations into the department’s say that what’s being pointed out schools have more applicants than ters for hours. Too few officers testers. policies. And de Blasio, in a video here is not so much time for retri- available seats. Carranza called were deployed early in the dem- It also recommended that the response, said the report “makes bution, honestly, but time for the changes “a common-sense ap- onstrations, the report said. department no longer use for pro- very clear, we’ve got to do some- change.” proach” to tackling two issues: the The report also found that May- tests a rapid-response unit that thing different and we got to do Pat Lynch, the head of the city’s challenges arising from the pan- or Bill de Blasio’s decision to im- deals in terrorism and other emer- something better.” largest police union, said city lead- demic and longstanding patterns pose a nightly curfew after two gencies. The springtime protests in New ers deserve blame for sending of- of racial concentration that leave days of looting exacerbated con- “The problems went beyond York City often featured peaceful ficers out with “no plan, no strate- many schools less diverse than the flicts between demonstrators and poor judgment or misconduct by daytime rallies and marches that gy and no support to deal with un- student population as a whole. police officers, who were given some individual officers,” Depart- devolved into chaos after dark, as rest that was fundamentally dif- “These changes will help ensure mixed messages on how it was to ment of Investigation Commis- they did in some other cities. Some ferent from any of the thousands that our classrooms reflect the be enforced. sioner Margaret Garnett said at a demonstrators firebombed police of demonstrations that police offi- great diversity that is New York De Blasio’s executive order said news conference. “Our investiga- cars, vandalized buildings and at- cers successfully protect every City, and it’s also a true representa- the curfew applied to everyone, tion found that the NYPD as an in- tacked officers with thrown ob- single year.” tion of the values that we hold dear with exceptions for essential stitution made a number of key er- jects. “No amount of new training or as a city — that equity, inclusivity workers. In subsequent public rors or omissions that likely esca- Police officers, in turn, at times strategizing will help while poli- and excellence for all children is at statements, he said the curfew lated tensions and the potential for used what appeared to be arbi- ticians continue to undermine po- the cornerstone of what we do,” he wouldn’t apply to “peaceful pro- violence and certainly contribut- trary force, using batons and bicy- lice officers and embolden those said at a virtual news conference testers.” ed to the public perception that the cles wielded like shields to force who create chaos on our streets,” with de Blasio. The Department of Investiga- department was suppressing rath- protesters out of particular areas said Lynch, the president of the The system also will eliminate tion recommended the NYPD cre- er than facilitating lawful first or break up demonstrations. Police Benevolent Association. geographic priorities for high ate a unit to lead protest planning amendment assembly and ex- Asked at his daily news briefing Two other reports in recent school admissions starting next and response, adopt policies and pression.” Friday whether top police officials months have also criticized the year, beginning with neighbor- training that reinforce respect for Police Commissioner Dermot would be disciplined, de Blasio de- NYPD’s handling of the protests. hood residency priorities. Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 11 AMERICAN ROUNDUP

Illegal winery busted at town’s sewage plant RAINSVILLE — Sher- AL iff’s officials say they’ve busted an illegal winery that was operating at a municipal sewage plant in a small north Alabama town. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement it re- ceived an anonymous tip about an alcohol operation at a municipal building in the town of Rainsville. Investigators then uncovered what’s described as a large illegal winery inside the Rainsville Waste Water Treatment Plant. Photos released by investiga- tors show glass containers, buck- ets, a fermenting rack and other equipment often used by people who make wine at home. The agency said officers seized a lot of illegal alcohol, and arrests are expected. The town of about 5,100 people is 100 miles northeast of Birmingham. It’s legal to make limited amounts of wine at home in Alaba- ma, but it’s illegal to have more than 15 gallons of homemade wine or beer at a time. Police photos show multiple fermenting vessels filled with what appears to be more than 100 gallons of white and red liquid. Personal watercrafts OK’d in some critical habitats ASHLEY LANDIS/AP HOMER — Personal AK watercrafts will be al- Christmas kayak lowed on some Alaska waters that A kayaker paddles among an array of floating holiday lights in Long Beach, Calif. are considered critical wildlife habitats for the first time in 20 He lived at their Grand Haven vember. tribes. Since the Chief Joseph and the child to Southaven, Miss., the years after lobbying by recre- home for 10 months after a di- “Past punitive drug policies and Grand Coulee dams were built in release said. During a stop, Fitz- ational groups and a request by vorce before moving to Muncie, laws resulted in over-policing of the 1950s and 1930s, respectively, gerald took the child to a nearby the governor for departments to Ind. diverse communities, heavy re- salmon have been blocked from Goodwill store and left him, the streamline regulations. Werking said boxes of films and liance on correctional facilities returning to spawning beds in the prosecutor’s office said. The Department of Fish and magazines worth an estimated and a failure to promote public upper Columbia River. The suspect vehicle was seen in Game announced that a rule that $29,000 were missing, including safety and health,” Schmidt said For decades, tribal leaders and Shelby County, Tenn. When law banned the watercrafts, often “Frisky Business” and “Big Bad in a statement. “It’s time to move scientists have dreamed of bring- enforcement responded, Fitzger- known as Jet Skis, in parts of Ka- Grannys.” beyond these failed practices, ex- ing the fish back to their native ald crashed and was taken to a chemak Bay and the Fox River “There is no question that the pand access to treatment and fo- beds. Since 2014, the Columbia hospital with minor injuries, the Flats had been repealed, the destroyed property was David’s cus our limited law enforcement River tribes have worked on a release said. Turner was found in- Homer News reported. The property,” Maloney said . “De- resources to target high-level, plan that examines habitat, fish side a grocery nearby, the release change will take effect Jan. 9. fendants repeatedly admitted that commercial drug offenses.” passage and survival among other said. Fitzgerald and Turner were A critical habitat is considered they destroyed the property.” things. taken into custody. an area essential to the conserva- Werking’s parents said they had Chinook salmon spawn in tion of an endangered or threat- a right to act as his landlords. river first time in years 2 charged after Motorist rescued after ened species under the federal “Defendants do not cite to any kidnapped boy left at car buried by snow plow Endangered Species Act. statute or caselaw to support their SPOKANE — For the Goodwill Fish and Game proposed the assertion that landlords can de- WA first time in more than OWEGO — A New rule change last year, reinvigorat- stroy property that they dislike,” a generation, chinook salmon MEMPHIS — Two NY York State Police ser- ing the fight over recreational use the judge said. have spawned in the upper Co- TN people from Tennessee geant rescued a man stranded for and conservation in natural areas. lumbia River system. have been charged with kidnap- hours in a car covered by nearly 4 It came partly after groups like Drug decriminalization Colville Tribal biologists count- ping a 2-year-old boy who was feet of snow thrown by a plow dur- the Personal Watercraft Club of measure adopted early ed 36 redds, a gravely nest where found at a Goodwill store in Mis- ing this week’s storm, authorities Alaska and the Alaska Outdoor female salmon lay eggs, along an sissippi, federal officials said. said. Council asked for access to the PORTLAND — Mult- 8-mile stretch of the Sanpoil Riv- Jeremy Fitzgerald, 34, and Tur- The 58-year-old Candor man waters. OR nomah County Dis- er, a tributary of the Columbia, in liscea Turner, 29, both of Mem- drove off the road and got plowed trict Attorney Mike Schmidt in September, the Spokesman Re- phis, were charged in a federal in by a truck, authorities said. He Parents lose lawsuit over Portland said he isn’t waiting until view-Journal reported. criminal complaint, U.S. Attorney made several 911 calls and was destruction of son’s porn February to implement a policy “I was shocked at first, then I D. Michael Dunavant’s office said stranded more than 10 hours with- that will decriminalize possession was just overcome with complete in a news release. out heat. GRAND HAVEN — A of all drugs in personal use joy,” said Crystal Conant, a Col- The complaint alleges that Sgt. Jason Cawley dug through MI man who sued his par- amounts. ville Tribal member from the Ar- Turner babysat the boy overnight the snow Thursday and found the ents for getting rid of his pornog- Schmidt’s office said it will im- row Lakes and SanPoil bands. “I while Fitzgerald and the child’s vehicle in the town of Owego, out- raphy collection has won a lawsuit mediately start treating drug pos- don’t know that I have the right mother went to Nashville. Fitzger- side Binghamton. The man had in western Michigan and can seek session cases exempt from prose- words to even explain the happi- ald left the woman in Nashville hypothermia and frostbite when compensation. cution under Measure 110 as a ness and the healing.” and demanded money from the he was removed from the car. He U.S. District Judge Paul Malo- public health matter, rather than a The news is a step toward full child’s aunt for his return, federal was taken to a hospital for treat- ney ruled in favor of David Werk- criminal one, Oregon Public reintroduction of the migratory officials alleged. ment. ing, who said his parents had no Broadcasting reported. Orego- fish and another watershed cul- Fitzgerald, Turner and another right to throw out his collection. nians passed the measure in No- tural moment for the region’s person subsequently drove with From The Associated Press PAGE 12 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 MUSIC

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BETH GARRABRANT Less than five months after the surprise release of the quarantine blockbuster “folklore,” Taylor Swift again surprised fans with the release of the companion album “evermore.” ‘Evermore’ is more – and less – ‘folklore’

BY MIKAEL WOOD Yet the singer’s companion band; “Gold Rush,” about the I’m fine with my spite and my Los Angeles Times LPs also showcase her prodi- torments of being in a relation- tears all it “Use Your Seclu- gious songwriting talent at a ship with a famous person; and And my beers and my candles sion II.” moment when COVID has kept “Champagne Problems,” which “My beers and my candles”! A Less than five musicians off the stages that play-by-plays a rebuffed engage- top 10 bar for 2020, easy. Cmonths after Taylor normally define their lives. ment offer with so much em- Yet too many of the remaining Swift dropped “folklore” — the Has any A-list act utilized her pathy that neither character ends songs on “evermore” feel like blockbuster made-in-quarantine involuntary time at home more up as the bad guy. (Interestingly, leftovers from “folklore,” with album that reintroduced this fruitfully than Swift has? Swift wrote “Champagne Prob- recycled vocal cadences and country-turned-pop star as an What distinguishes “folklore” lems” with her boyfriend, Joe melodic phrases or lyrical scena- introspective indie balladeer — from “evermore,” of course, was Alwyn, working in his alter ego rios that seem unfinished, as in she’s returned with “evermore,” the element of surprise — not in as William Bowery.) “Willow” and the pretty but aim- which she calls the earlier set’s how the albums appeared (which “No Body, No Crime,” which less “Ivy.” The National’s guttur- “sister record” and which came Taylor Swift shocked fans and industry in- features vocals from Danielle al-voiced Matt Berninger joins out with equally little warning on siders alike in both cases), but in and Este Haim, evokes the Swift for a ghastly duet called evermore (Republic) Dec. 10. the stylistic shift “folklore” em- Chicks and Shania Twain as it “Coney Island” that makes you Like “folklore,” the new set of bodied. By downsizing her music, unspools a daffy-vengeful who- wonder if Dessner lost a bet to 15 songs (17 if you splurge for the ford & Sons, along with Bon Iv- Swift’s first 2020 record obliged dunit yarn about a woman with a his pal. deluxe physical edition) was er’s Justin Vernon, who appeared listeners to reconsider the skills dead husband. “Dorothea” and And although you have to love created during the COVID-19 on “folklore” but plays a larger of a master spectacle-maker; “’Tis the Damn Season” star the the concept for “Cowboy Like pandemic with a crew of musi- role this time as duet vocalist and “folklore,” with its many tunes same central figure: a Hollywood Me,” about a pair of grifters who cians led by Aaron Dessner of sideman. about characters both real and hopeful who leaves behind her fall for each other on the job, the The National; like “folklore,” Given its scale and especially imagined, also asked us to detach sleepy hometown only to return ersatz Lana Del Rey folk-rock “evermore” mines an atmo- its secrecy — at this point, Swift’s Swift’s songs from the particulars at Christmastime, when she arrangement (with Mumford on spheric, slightly twee chamber- NDA game is approaching of her highly scrutinized person- temporarily rekindles an old backing vocals) never gets up rock sound defined by breathy Beyonce’s level — it’s fair to al life. romance. and goes anywhere. vocals and hand-played instru- think of the sprawling “folklore”/ “Evermore,” in a first for “You could call me ‘babe’ for “Evermore” closes with a ments of both the acoustic and “evermore” project as a super- Swift, simply repeats its prede- the weekend,” she tells the guy, callback to one of “folklore’s” electronic variety. star flex along the lines of Guns cessor’s trick, which means the which could just about break high points — the juicily emo- “To put it plainly, we just N’ Roses’ 1991 “Use Your Illu- new album’s tunes must stand on your heart. tional Bon Iver duet “Exile” — couldn’t stop writing songs,” sion” two-fer or Shakira’s “Fija- their own. Then there’s “Closure,” a wild with another slow-motion piano Swift wrote in an Instagram post cion Oral” and “Oral Fixation” And not all of them are up to industrial-folk number with Nine ballad featuring Vernon’s pained announcing the existence of the from 2005. (That “evermore’s” the standard she set on “folk- Inch Nails-style drums in which man-in-the-woods falsetto. But new album and of a music video release closely follows “folk- lore.” the narrator lays into an ex who this time he and Swift fail to for the lead track, “Willow.” lore’s” numerous Grammy nomi- There are some incredible can’t stand the idea that she’s still connect as they did in “Exile,” Joining the tea party this time nations, including for album of songs here, none more impres- mad at him: which gives the song a glum are the sisters of Haim, several the year, only deepens the im- sive than “Tolerate It,” a devas- Don’t treat me like brand-integration vibe. of Dessner’s National bandmates pression that Swift is here to tating account of a loving wife Some situation that needs to be For most pop stars, that might and Marcus Mumford of Mum- win.) who no longer interests her hus- handled be enough. Not for Swift. Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 13 MUSIC REVIEWS

Mary McCartney Paul McCartney played all the instruments on his latest release, “McCartney III,” as he did on “McCartney” (1970) and “McCartney II” (1980).

Paul McCartney 1970, signaled the breakup of the This is no “Lovely Rita” or “Polythene Pam,” although Beatles, and “McCartney II” followed McCartney III (Capitol Records) perhaps Lil did come in through the bathroom window. in 1980. Add Paul McCartney to the list of artists who have been Then there’s “Deep Down” with the 78-year-old “Seize the Day” is the standout with McCartney fantasizing about partying all night long. And busy making inspired music while grounded due to the the most Beatles-esque groove as Sir pandemic. Paul offers some inspiration at the the eight-plus-minute-long “Deep Deep Feeling” could “McCartney III,” recorded at his home studio earlier end of a bleak year. The unreleased have used a deep, deep edit. But give the guy a break; this year, doesn’t quite match the power and weight of 1990s track “Winter Bird/When Win- there wasn’t anyone else around to tell him when to knock fellow aging baby boomer Bob Dylan’s “Rough and Row- ter Comes” is a refreshingly simple, and simply delight- it off. dy Ways” that came out earlier this year, but it’s still ful, take on farm life that could have easily found a home “McCartney III” is a record that grows on you with worth a serious listen. on 1971’s “Ram.” Paul even still hits the high register on repeated listens. Here’s hoping McCartney will get to try “McCartney III” is the third in a trilogy of records the charming “Kiss of Venus.” out some of the tracks before a live audience soon. where McCartney plays all the instruments and handles McCartney also gives us the unfortunately titled “Lava- — Scott Bauer all the vocals. “McCartney,” his first solo record from tory Lil,” which has a nice hooky groove and a fun vibe. Associated Press

Chris Cornell rock classic. He does the same No One Sings Like You Anymore (UMe) with Electric No disrespect to Sinead O’Connor, but there's Light Orches- another version of “Nothing Compares 2 U” that tra’s “Show- might be even better than the one the Irish singer down,” stripping delivered. That would be the cover by Chris Cor- the original of its nell, which is ragged with heartbreak. bed of strings It's the highlight of “No One Sings Like You Any- and adding a more,” a batch of 10 covers that the leader of driving funki- Soundgarden and Audioslave recorded in 2016, a ness. year before his death. Included are tunes originally His version of made famous by giants like Janis Joplin and John Joplin’s “Get It Lennon. While You Can” is simply unrecognizable. Cornell Throughout his career, Cornell covered other knows he can’t out-wail the electric Joplin, with all artists and was covered himself, once by no less her vulnerability and fear, so he goes in a different than Johnny Cash, who recorded Soundgarden's direction, transforming what was a bluesy ballad “Rusty Cage.” Cornell seemed to relish tackling into an arena rocker. Cornell turns soulful when he other artists' music, including “Billie Jean” by Mi- tackles Lorraine Ellison’s “Stay With Me Baby,” chael Jackson and “Thank You” by Led Zeppelin. letting his voice soar by replacing the delicateness His live sets included songs by Black Sabbath, the of the original with a powerful neediness. Beatles and Dolly Parton. None of those made this He keeps the vocal distortions in his version of latest collection, which focuses on more polished Harry Nilsson’s “Jump Into the Fire,” but tightens gems, overseen by producer Brendan O’Brien. the meandering arrangement and ups the bass. His Cynics might say this new album is just a money cover of John Lennon’s “Watching the Wheels” is grab from those who watched Cornell's cover of very respectful — maybe even too much — but the Guns N’ Roses' “Patience” go to No. 1 on Billboard's song interlinking the two men is heartbreaking: mainstream rock songs chart this year. But there's Both dads, taken too soon, enjoying the little things nothing here that Cornell touches that isn't fascinat- in life. ing, excellent or lighters-in-the-air cool. Many are The album is bittersweet — another chance to Andrew Stuart simply better than the originals. hear a voice that's deeply missed. Nothing com- “No One Sings LIke You Anymore” is a collection of covers recorded What he does with Ghostland Observatory’s “Sad pared to him. by former Soundgarden and Audoslave lead singer Chris Cornell in Sad City” is remarkable, taking a synth-heavy, New — Mark Kennedy 2016, a year before his death. Wave-ish tune into a momentous foot-stomping The Associated Press PAGE 14 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 MOVIES Set adrift with Soderbergh Director discusses his latest movie — ‘Let Them All Talk,’ most of which takes place on a $750 million ocean liner — and shares why he’s hopeful for the future of blockbusters

BY JAKE COYLE Associated Press: Were you more Associated Press mentally prepared for the pandemic teven Soderbergh calls it “the because you had thought it through on boat movie” even though he’s “Contagion”? not supposed to call it “the Soderbergh: Certainly everybody that I boat movie.” talked to that worked with us on “Conta- S gion” said very, very The Queen Mary 2, on which Soder- early this is very bergh filmed the majority of his new serious, this thing is film “Let Them All Talk,” is tech- — to use a technical nically a ship, and a big one at that. term — gnarly. Get The thought of making a movie on the ready to hunker down $750 million ocean liner, during an is what I was hearing eight-day Transatlantic crossing from in early January. New York to South Hampton, U.K., None of it was a sur- tickled Soderbergh. prise. But there are HBO MAX/AP If there were any doubt, he’s not a aspects of how this Lucas Hedges, above left, and Meryl Streep star in “Let Them All Talk,” most of which was filmed in eight days on an ocean liner (below) traveling from England to New York. cruise guy. But despite — or maybe Soderbergh has played out that (screenwriter) Scott because of — his proficiency as a film- Burns and I could have never anticipated. You led the Directors Guild task force This is the first of two films you’re mak­ maker, he likes to put himself at sea, Was part of the appeal of “Let Them All for on­set COVID­19 protocols, and you ing for WarnerMedia’s HBO Max. What do with new problems to navigate. He Talk” giving yourself a rigid time frame? just returned from shooting “No Sudden you think about their 2021 streaming shot much of “Let Them All Talk” You need to finish before docking. Move” in Detroit. How did it go? plans? while rolling around the decks in a Yeah, I like the fact that this is happen- It didn’t slow me down. We were able to Somebody at Warner looked very dis- wheelchair, with a camera in his lap. ing whether we want it to or not. They’re get out of there safely. The bottom line — I passionately at what’s happening and The film, written by short-story moving at a certain pace and it takes a don’t care what anybody says — if you’re refused to make rosy assumptions about writer Deborah Eisenberg (at 75, her certain amount of time, and we have a shooting on a film set, there’s no version of what a vaccine means and the effect it will first screenplay), stars Meryl Streep certain amount of time to execute. The that that includes physical distancing. It’s have on moviegoing in 2021. What people as an author traveling to receive an first few days were rough. We were be- impossible. It’s an anthill. So what that need to understand is the economics of hind. We finally caught our rhythm day means is: For the people that are in that large-scale theatrical exhibition from the award, who brings along two friends three or four. anthill, you gotta test them three times a studio side are such that if it’s not at 100% (Dianne Wiest, Candice Bergen) and For you, what did the setting give the week and you need the results within 24 potential capacity, it’s really not worth her nephew (Lucas Hedges). film? hours. If you can do that, you can choke doing. It’s a risky business at best. If it As a travel setting now associated I looked around and everywhere I off an outbreak before it’s gotten any- were even 20% off, that creates panic. You with outbreaks from the beginning of looked I was like: This is a $750 million where. We created a bubble of sorts. ... It’s can’t risk a $200 million asset on that as- the pandemic, Soderbergh calls his film set. Everywhere you pointed the a production within the production. sumption. You have to know. film, now on HBO Max, “from the camera, it screamed scale. While deliver- What do you think Hollywood looks like Do you think the kinds of movies that before times.” ing the final elements to Warner, I sat in two, three years from now? Is it radical­ get made will change if the industry per­ That’s something Soderbergh, as the down to watch it one last time. And I was ly different? manently shifts toward streaming? maker of “Contagion,” knows about, just looking at it going: I still can’t believe What’s most important is: You need Blockbusters are not going away. Any- we thought you should do that, that you talented people making stuff that’s good. body who thinks the studios have some- too. By phone, he spoke about that should go shoot a movie on a crossing. I That’s the business. You can talk about how lost faith in people going to the mo- prophetic 2011 film, leading Holly- was shaking my head. Who would think: economic forces and trajectories, trends vies, no. When you make a movie that wood’s return to production and the Yeah, we should do that. But that’s what and all that, but the constant is you need blows up at the box office, that’s just too future of the movie industry. made it so fun. talented people making good stuff. lucrative to ever abandon. Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 15 CROSSWORD AND COMICS

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This digital frame can share photos with faraway family BY GREGG ELLMAN in that. Instead, have it run in Tribune News Service the slideshow mode with music, First, the answer: The Brooks- which can include an on-screen tone PhotoShare digital photo calendar and clock. frame. That goes with the most The frames are available in 8 common question I get this time inches ($109.99), 10.1 inch of year: “What’s a great holiday ($129.99) and 14 inch ($189.99) gift?” sizes, with choices of black or Years ago, digital photo espresso wood frame finishes. frames were a hot item. I still White and black mattes to match have mine. For the most part, different home and office envi- you loaded photos onto a memo- ronments are included. JARROD VALLIERE/TNS ry card and the frame cycled A desktop stand comes with During the pandemic, Emily Dolton’s little libraries in front of her Clairemont home outside San Diego havethrough the images. Now, years the frame, or it can be wall- been busier than ever. Dolton decorated the property in a Candyland theme for the holiday season. later with the ease of instant mounted. Whatever location you pictures from smartphones and choose, make sure a power out- photo sharing via Wi-Fi, combin- let is within reach to plug in the ing this with the digital photo included power adapter to run frame makes a great product. the frame. Tiny beacons of hope Brookstone’s PhotoShare is The frame is 14.86-by-10.6- perfect for your home, or think by-2.16 inches and has 8GB of of how happy an out-of-town storage, which will store more Little libraries provide books, cheer during pandemic relative will be when priceless than 5,000 photos. family photos show up on the Some other features include BY ANDREA LOPEZ-VILLAFANA But not all little libraries are open. frame unannounced. I sent the auto-dim, which has a built-in The San Diego Union-Tribune A little library in the South Park neighborhood, frame to my mother-in-law’s light sensor to automatically here are three kinds of books that don’t once filled with books, was empty. It had a sign that house for testing. The only com- adjust the brightness of the stay long on the shelves of three wooden read, “This Little Free Library is temporarily closed plaint any of the family mem- screen based on the ambient boxes in front of Emily Dolton’s home: during the COVID-19 pandemic.” bers got from her were on days light in the room. Accessing the Thardcover children’s books, guides to San Sharon Gruby said she chose to close it because we didn’t send any photos — on/off, screen adjustments, and Diego’s neighborhoods and anything by Jodi Picoult. the library was on a busy street with a lot of foot they wondered why not. other settings are just a tap away “You start to get a pulse of what people are read- traffic, which would make it hard to know who was It takes just minutes to set up through the touchscreen. ing,” Dolton said. using it during the pandemic. But she can’t wait to the 1080p high-definition touch- When photos are received, an Dolton opened three so-called “little libraries” in reopen it. screen display with Wi-Fi and a audio chime alert can be set to front of her home near San Diego at the start of the “We love our little free library,” Gruby said. “I free account with the PhotoSh- play and a screensaver can play pandemic, hoping neighbors would benefit from the have 400 books under my bed ready to go.” are Frame companion app (An- cycling through the loaded pho- resource since schools and libraries were closed. Experts with the Centers for Disease Control and droid and iOS). Photos, mess- tos. A built-in timer can totally The little libraries are book-sharing boxes that Prevention have said the virus does not spread eas- ages, music and video can be put it to sleep and wake up at resemble miniature homes, often containing a varie- ily from touching surfaces. Recommendations for uploaded from email, the Pho- your chosen time in the morn- ty of books on cooking, self-improvement, children’s museums and libraries include routine cleaning and toShare website, social media ing. tales, science fiction and more. disinfection of commonly touched surfaces. and Google Photos. A more di- By the way, while the Brook- It’s a program of the Little Free Library, a nation- The Little Free Library nonprofit released CO- rect upload can be done with the stone PhotoShare frame is my al nonprofit that provides building materials and VID-19 safety tips for stewards in March. That in- built-in USB port and SD card number one gift choice for the information to people all over the world who want to cludes disinfecting handles, bookshelves and wiping reader. year, the portable Blendjet2 set up book-sharing boxes. down books with disinfectant wipes. Anyone with the app, user- single servicing, battery-oper- There are more than 270 little libraries in San Margret Aldrich, director of communications with name and password can load ated blender, which I wrote Diego. The idea behind it is simple: take a book; the nonprofit, said she understands if stewards opt photos from the same location or about last week is a close sec- leave a book. People who host these mini libraries — to temporarily close. different parts of the world. ond. they’re called stewards — say the libraries are in “A Little Free Library can stand as a beacon of Photos can be displayed as a Online: buyphotoshareframe- higher demand since the pandemic started. hope in what is an extremely challenging time,” single photo, but there’s no fun .com “During the morning there would be books, and Aldrich said. “It’s a signpost that we’re still connect- then in the afternoon they would all be gone,” Dolton ed, even when we have to be apart.” said. “The most we have ever turned over is 75 Caroline Grodin has managed a little library for books.” nearly four years in the Stockton neighborhood. The Mira Mesa, Calif., resident Anna Yip has been library also has a space for people to donate non- visiting little libraries more often during the pan- perishable food items. demic. She likes to find libraries in different neigh- She took a break from stocking books in the book- borhoods, to look at the creative miniature boxes shelves at the start of the pandemic and instead while her 14-year-old son browses through teen filled it with food. But people kept asking about the novels. books, so she brought them back. She said those trips have helped the family bond. “They sat there for a little while, maybe, because “These libraries bring an adventure without the people were a little more cautious, but then it was need of interacting with anyone and at our own back to the way it has always been,” Grodin said. time,” Yip said. “Everything goes.” Residents say they are not worried about using Grodin said the need for these kind of projects is little libraries during the pandemic. Some say they greater now than ever before, especially for families wipe down books with disinfecting wipes or leave with small children, who don’t have access to free them in the garage for a couple of days before bring- books or don’t have the income to purchase new ing them inside. books. Dwaine Smith operates a little library in the Bar- That’s true among Dolton’s neighbors, too. rio Logan neighborhood. He stopped stocking it with Dolton, who is an artist, decorated her home with books in April, while most people were home during a Candyland theme to make a trip to her little librar- the stay-at-home order, because he wasn’t sure ies extra special for families, she said. She thinks the people would use it, but he later discovered there libraries remain popular among her neighbors be- was still an interest. cause everyone is craving ways to connect while He resumed stocking the little library with books staying safe. about science, science-fiction and teen novels. “The idea of getting something without having to BROOKSTONE/TNS “It’s surprising (to) me that it is so popular,” spend a fortune ... I love that,” Dolton said. “It’s a Brookstone’s PhotoShare photo frame has a 1080p high­definition Smith said. “I never thought that I would have to fill sense of connection. You might have a book that touchscreen display with Wi­Fi and allows you to share photos with it up and that many books would be getting used.” someone really wants.” distant loved ones directly from your phone. Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 17 BOOKS Emancipating the undocumented DACA repicient wrote book about hidden lives of immigrants to offer them a better representation BY DORANY PINEDA heard “the xenophobic and dehu- Dreamers — the approximately the risks were, so they knew that I Los Angeles Times manizing rhetoric that Trump 700,000 young immigrants who wasn’t going to be taking those arla Cornejo Villav- used for his campaign,” as she were brought to the U.S. illegally risks, that I wasn’t going to be icencio grew up seeing recalled in a phone interview. as children. Instead, she wanted doing dumb s— with their identi- caricatured and “And when he won in 2016 I just to tell the stories of immigrants ties.” Kcliched representa- felt like, as an artist, what I could who had made the decision to After filling “tons” of Moleskine tions of migrants in books, televi- contribute was a better repre- cross borders. notebooks, the author destroyed sion and movies. What she didn’t sentation.” Sometimes, getting her subjects them: “They had peoples’ stories see reflected in them was her The result, published this year, to open up was relatively easy: that had to disappear because thought, ‘Nobody is talking about parents — immigrants from was “The Undocumented Amer- “Migrants are people and they do they didn’t exist according to the this.’” Ecuador — or herself, a recipient icans,” a book that unearths the think about their representation,” United States government,” she The strongest responses to of the Deferred Action for Child- mostly hidden lives of immigrants Cornejo Villavicencio said. “They said. “The Undocumented Americans” hood Arrivals program (DACA). living in the United States. Corne- do think about the way that they In these intimate conversations, came, she said, from those who When Cornejo Villavicencio jo Villavicencio weaves in her are talked about and depicted in Cornejo Villavicencio discovered lamented how rarely mental was a senior at Harvard Uni- own story throughout, describing Hollywood, in television and on something about herself: Many of health came up among immi- versity, she wrote an anonymous her lifelong battle with trauma cable news, so of course they’re her subjects shared the same grants. essay for The Daily Beast about and mental illness and reflecting interested and have a stake in traumas and mental health issues “There’s this belief that we’re what the publication wanted to on her parents’ sacrifices. Pub- that, so they were happy to talk to she’s struggled with since she was not supposed to air dirty laundry, call her “dirty little secret” — that lished in March, it was a non- me.” child, including anxiety and de- and I think that’s the stigma: that her parents did not immigrate fiction finalist for a National Book Other times, they declined. pression. we owe our activism and that we legally. Immediately, literary Award — the first such nomi- With those who agreed to talk, she “We all have these crazy f— owe our collective need for im- agents started asking for a mem- nation for an undocumented per- didn’t use a tape recorder. nightmares, we have migraines, migration reform, that we owe oir. It made her angry because she son. “This was 2016, 2017. This was a we have ulcers, a lot of us self- that cause so much that we need knew it wasn’t about her writing; In six chapters, “The Undocu- bad time, and I was going to plac- medicated, but what we had in to swallow our own pain and the they wanted a “rueful tale” about mented Americans” follows the es fresh off of raids, so I took notes common that was insane was that lasting damage that migration and someone defying the odds and stories of people the author met in by hand, I changed names and I we did not miss a day of work,” the American dream has caused getting into an Ivy League school. five cities across the United assured people of anonymity,” she she said. “These are incredibly in our community,” she said. But she was 21; she wasn’t ready. States: New York; Miami; Flint, said. high-functioning people who have For many of the people she has She knew she was ready six Mich.; Cleveland; and New She believes her own story depression, anxiety, PTSD, [ob- written about and written for she years later as she watched Donald Haven, Conn. She made a con- helped earn their trust: “Because sessive compulsive disorder] and says, “I think this book has been Trump run for president and scious choice not to write about I was undocumented, I knew what they just swallow it all, and I emancipatory.” Oral history of Linklater’s ‘Dazed and Confused’ nostalgic for past

BY MATTHEW ODAM innocent and full of promise as it really happened to somebody.” from his father, who died just ing creative experiences of his Austin American-Statesman they were in that carefree sum- 3. Both the characters of Mitch days into filming, for the film’s life. He has only two of his own ou don’t expect to read mer of 1992 filming in Austin. (played by Wiley Wiggins) and one-line life motto, “Just keep movie posters up in his house — the oral history of one On the road to those wistful Randall “Pink” Floyd (portrayed livin.’” “Dazed and Confused” and “Ar- of the great American realizations, Maerz takes readers by Jason London) operate as 7. The young out-of-town cast go,” for which he won an Oscar. Yhangout movies and through the spirited making of surrogates for Linklater, and like stayed at the Crest Inn (now the 11. At a loss for how to market find heartache. But a touch of an American classic, detailing Floyd, Linklater was a high Line hotel), and the days and the movie, a studio marketing longing lingers at the end of wild nights, high school-level school quarterback. But Linklat- nights were filled with a fairly executive decided to amp up the Melissa Maerz’s new book “Al- behind-the-scenes drama and the er left his Huntsville high school innocent mixture of sex, drugs weediness of the film and market right, Alright, Alright: The Oral complications the indefatigable before his senior year to play and rock ‘n’ roll. There were also the movie as a stoner movie. History of Richard Linklater’s Linklater endured in making his baseball at Bellaire High School, days on the river, nights at An- That decision led to the not- Dazed and Confused.” Maybe it’s first Hollywood studio movie, a and he led the city of Houston in tone’s and all of the mischief you quite-era-specific use of the just proof that the pain of return- film that started more as a know- batting his senior year. would expect from a cast that red-eyed smiley face graphic on ing home always holds a little ing observation weighted with 4. Several young actors in age let loose on a much more the movie poster, of which Link- bittersweetness. skepticism and buoyed by gal- “Dazed” went on to be massive relaxed Austin of the early l’90s. later was not a fan. It was one of Linklater first hoped his 1993 lows humor and ended up being stars (Ben Affleck, Matthew 8. Stars Milla Jovovich (“Mi- many times Linklater butted film would push back against one of the best times you can McConaughey, Renee Zellweg- chelle”) and Shawn Andrews heads with the studio, a battle sentimentality have at the movies. er), but there were just as many (“Pickford”) engaged in a bor- chronicled in the filmmaker’s and nostalgia Here are 13 things readers eventual big names who were derline obsessive romance that diaries that are excerpted in the for high school might learn in reading “Alright, considered but passed on, in- caused a rift with cast and crew. book. and the 1970s, Alright, Alright”: cluding Claire Danes, Jared Both ended up with very limited 12. To wit, Linklater’s longtime but the Austin 1. The characters are loosely Leto, Mark Ruffalo, Vince roles in the film. Neither lent editor Sandra Adair said the filmmaker based on fragments of person- Vaughn and Hilary Swank. their voice to the book that fea- studio was always asking for the realized in the alities and anecdotes about peo- 5. Many film lovers have heard tures about 150 cast and crew movie to be “faster, funnier, making of ple named Slater and Wooderson a story that McConaughey was members. stupider.” “Dazed” that with whom Linklater attended discovered by legendary casting 9. Linklater didn’t want the 13. Disappointed by the lack of the medium of high school, and Maerz goes director Don Phillips at the bar cast watching TV or consuming studio support and promotion, film has the behind the Pine Curtain for sto- atop the Hyatt on Lady Bird modern music, according to despite the film’s strong per- power to enrap- ries from Linklater’s high school Lake, but McConaughey was London, in order to get them in theater opening box office, a ture audiences and glamorize classmates that will sound awful- proactive. He got a tip from the the spirit of the movie’s period. dejected Linklater wrote a letter subjects regardless of authorial ly familiar to viewers of the film. bartender that the casting direc- The director also gave the young to the cast in the fall of 1993 that intent. 2. A natural observer and tor was there, and the Uvalde stars mix tapes with ’70s music proved prophetic. “Soon ‘Dazed’ Maerz’s book, like the film it “incessant note-taker,” according native headed up to the bar and to help them build their charac- will take its rightful place as one chronicles, also cannot help but to a high school peer, Linklater approached the hard-living Phil- ters and get a sense of the vibe. of the more honest teenage mo- be nostalgic. Such is the place says that one of his filmmaking lips himself. A raucous night 10. Affleck (and his brother) vies and will continue to find a that the film holds in the hearts heroes and one he models him- ensued, and the rest is history. purchased the 1969 Cadillac new audience,” Linklater wrote. and minds of many of its cast self after is Francois Truffaut, 6. McConaughey improvised Sedan de Ville driven by Cole “A few years down the road, they and crew, young people who whom Linklater describes as the line that gives the book its Hauser (“Benny”) in the film will be saying how ‘Dazed’ had would come to realize that their “obsessed with the notion of title. And the actor, whose role and still has it in his garage. The this lineup of young stars and artistic lives and professional truthfulness — not necessarily kept expanding during filming, Oscar-winning filmmaker calls wondering how we got them all careers may never again be as that it happened to him but that turned to the lessons learned “Dazed” one of the most fulfill- in the same movie.” PAGE 18 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 19 OPINION

Max D. Lederer Jr., Publisher Lt. Col. Marci Hoffman, Europe commander Lt. Col. Richard McClintic, Pacific commander Did Trump's impeachment matter in the end? Caroline E. Miller, Europe Business Operations BY NOAH FELDMAN they are likely to say something like this: most threatening political opponent. Bloomberg Opinion Trump was elected in 2016 as an insurgent, If the House had not impeached Trump t's hard to believe, but exactly a year populist candidate, the first president who for that behavior, it would have communi- EDITORIAL ago, the big news story was President had no prior service either in elected office cated an implicit judgment that there was Terry Leonard, Editor Donald Trump's impeachment. or as a victorious general in a major war. He nothing wrong with his conduct — that [email protected] ITwelve months later, a viral pandem- was impeached by the Democratic House abuse of power to facilitate reelection isn't a ic is killing thousands of Americans every for trying to subvert the 2020 election by get- high crime and misdemeanor under the Robert H. Reid, Senior Managing Editor day and Republicans are still so loyal to ting the president of Ukraine to investigate Constitution. That would have dealt a devas- [email protected] Trump that it took until last week for Senate his main rival, Joe Biden. The Republican tating blow to constitutional norms. It would Tina Croley, Managing Editor for Content Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to ac- Senate acquitted him. Then, in the midst of a have invited future presidents to do likewise [email protected] knowledge that he'd lost the November elec- pandemic, he lost his reelection bid to Biden, without serious fear of consequence. tion. the same man he tried to smear. To be sure, the Senate's decision not to re- Sean Moores, Managing Editor for Presentation [email protected] So it seems worth asking: Did impeach- Notice that this brief, U.S. history survey- move Trump certainly sent the message to ment matter? And what, if anything, was it course summary features the impeachment history that members of the president's own Joe Gromelski, Managing Editor for Digital worth? as the central narrative event of the Trump party were OK with his actions. Constitu- [email protected] For one thing, it looks unlikely that the in- presidency. One reason impeachment will tional lawyers will not be able to say that the vestigation, the impeachment itself or the loom so large is that it will serve as a useful Trump impeachment created a precedent BUREAU STAFF Senate trial meaningfully affected the out- symbol of the controversy that plagued that such conduct counted as a crime worthy come of the 2020 vote. Trump emerged with Trump's entire presidency, including the of removal. They will only be able to say that Europe/Mideast his support from his base roughly intact. Russia collusion investigation and other there was partisan disagreement about Erik Slavin, Europe & Mideast Bureau Chief [email protected] And in fact, despite mismanaging the fed- kinds of corruption. The highly partisan na- whether such behavior is acceptable. +49(0)631.3615.9350; DSN (314)583.9350 eral response to COVID-19 and presiding ture of the impeachment and the trial will James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and Pacific over an economic meltdown, Trump came stand in for the hyper-polarized political en- the other framers of the Constitution would Aaron Kidd, Pacific Bureau Chief nail-bitingly close to winning reelection. It's vironment of the last four years. Most impor- not, could not possibly be proud of how the [email protected] easy to conclude that, without the pandem- tant, the impeachment will fit well with the impeachment process ended. But at least +81.42.552.2511 ext. 88380; DSN (315)227.7380 ic, Trump would have won. And if that's cor- narrative of a single-term president who lost they can rest easy in the knowledge that the Washington rect, it would seem that the impeachment the popular vote twice and broke longstand- constitutional machinery they created was Joseph Cacchioli, Washington Bureau Chief would not have made any difference. ing ethical and legal norms. used, not ignored. 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Future presidents Mideast the handful Republican losses in the Senate corruption lying down. should also remember that Trump's intend- Robert Reismann, Mideast Circulation Manager read as disapproval of the absurd show trial Even if this somewhat optimistic predic- ed victim not only survived, but ultimately [email protected] led by McConnell. tion of the future historical repudiation of beat him at the ballot box. [email protected] But electoral results are not the only mea- Trump is too rosy, the impeachment will still DSN (314)583-9111 sure of the impeachment's significance. have been worthwhile. The House investi- Europe There is also the verdict of history. gation created a historical record of a presi- Bloomberg Opinion columnist Noah Feldman is host of the podcast "Deep Background." He is a professor of law at Harvard Karen Lewis, Community Engagement Manager When history textbooks sum up the dent who abused the power of the office to [email protected] University and was a clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice David [email protected] Trump presidency in the decades to come, pressure a foreign government to tarnish his Souter. +49(0)631.3615.9090; DSN (314)583.9090 Pacific Mari Mori, [email protected] +81-3 6385.3171; DSN (315)227.7333 What Biden should do about Israel and Palestine

CONTACT US BY HUSSEIN IBISH the end of 2024. That buys time to get Amer- store American diplomatic relations with Bloomberg Opinion ican policy back in line with international the Palestinians. The Palestinian Liber- Washington ne of the most urgent foreign pol- law, and U.S. and Israeli treaty obligations, ation Organization's mission in Washington, tel: (+1)202.886.0003 633 3rd St. NW, Suite 116, Washington, DC 20001-3050 icy tasks facing Joe Biden is re- most notably the 1993 Declaration of Princi- the de facto Palestinian embassy, should be pairing the severe damage Pres- ples they signed with the Palestinians. Set- welcomed back. And the U.S. consulate, the Reader letters ident Donald Trump has inflict- ting the stage for eventual renewed negotia- de facto American embassy to the Palesti- [email protected] O ed on U.S. policy toward Israel, and espe- tions will require immediate clarity that the nians, should be extracted from the main Additional contacts cially the Palestinians. Despite the growing U.S. will not support efforts by Israel to use embassy now in West Jerusalem, and reo- stripes.com/contactus impression, in the salons of Washington as the Trump annexation proposal, as opposed pened in occupied East Jerusalem where it much as the palaces of the Middle East, that to the agreed-upon 1993 framework, as the can more effectively serve its mission of ou- OMBUDSMAN the Palestinian issue has become moot, that starting point. treach to Palestinians. Ernie Gates conflict has demonstrated a persistent abil- Such steps should be balanced by encour- All measures, large and small, should be ity to suddenly reignite. Resolving it re- agement for more Arab countries to engage focused on restoring a constructive Amer- The Stars and Stripes ombudsman protects the free flow of news and information, reporting any attempts by the mains crucial to security and stability in the diplomatically with Israel, while under- ican role that can work toward an eventual military or other authorities to undermine the newspaper’s independence. The ombudsman also responds to concerns Middle East. scoring that annexation and normalization agreement that allows both peoples their and questions from readers, and monitors coverage for Since the end of the Cold War, there had do not mix. self-determination and first-class citizen- fairness, accuracy, timeliness and balance. The ombudsman welcomes comments from readers, and can be contacted by been a bipartisan American consensus in Biden should start that process by imme- ship. 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PRO FOOTBALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL DEALS

NFL Cincinnati at Houston (knee), TE Ricky Seals-Jones (illness). Friday’s scores Friday's transactions Cleveland at N.Y. Jets SAINTS: OUT: DT Malcom Brown (shoul- BASEBALL Indianapolis at Pittsburgh der, calf), G Nick Easton (concussion), WR EAST AMERICAN CONFERENCE Major League Baseball N.Y. Giants at Baltimore Michael Thomas (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: Ball St. 38, Buffalo 28 American League Denver at L.A. Chargers WR Deonte Harris (neck). FULL: DE Marcus East Nebraska 28, Rutgers 21 SEATTLE MARINERS — Signed RHP Chris L.A. Rams at Seattle Davenport (quadricep), G Andrus Peat UAB 22, Marshall 13 Flexen to a two-year contract. Designated Philadelphia at Dallas (foot), T Ryan Ramczyk (elbow), DT Mal- WLTPct PF PA FAR WEST INF Tim Lopes for assignment. Tennessee at Green Bay colm Roach (illness). TAMPA BAY RAYS — Signed RHP Michael NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at MIAMI DOL- Buffalo 10 3 0 .769 359 321 Monday, Dec. 28 Oregon 31, Southern Cal 24 Wacha to a one-year contract. Agreed to PHINS — PATRIOTS: QUESTIONABLE: DT terms with RHP Chris Ellis on a minor Miami 8 5 0 .615 330 245 Buffalo at New England Adam Butler (shoulder), DT Byron Cowart COLLEGE BASKETBALL league contract for 2021 season. New England 6 7 0 .462 277 279 (back), T Jermaine Eluemunor (ankle), K TEXAS RANGERS — Acquired RHP Ryder Nick Folk (back), DT Lawrence Guy (shoul- N.Y. Jets 0 13 0 .000 183 393 NFL injury report Ryan from New York Mets to complete the der), RB Damien Harris (ankle), T Justin Friday's men's scores trade for INF Todd Frazier from Aug. 31. NEW YORK — The National Football Herron (ankle), CB J.C. Jackson (knee), CB South League injury report, as provided by the 2020. Jonathan Jones (neck), G Shaquille Mason EAST TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms league (DNP: did not practice; LIMITED: (calf), WR Donte Moncrief (thigh), WR WLTPct PF PA limited participation; FULL: Full participa- Bowling Green 85, Robert Morris 65 with INF Richard Urena, OF Forrest Wall Matt Slater (knee), RB J.J. Taylor (quadri- and INF Tyler White to minor league con- tion): cep), RB James White (foot). DOLPHINS: Davidson 67, Rhode Island 58 Indianapolis 9 4 0 .692 372 300 SUNDAY Howard 81, Hampton 76 tracts for 2021 season. QUESTIONABLE: RB Salvon Ahmed (shoul- National League Tennessee 9 4 0 .692 390 336 CHICAGO BEARS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS der), LB Jerome Baker (knee), G Ereck Iona 70, Rider 56 Houston 4 9 0 .308 295 359 — BEARS: OUT: CB Buster Skrine (concus- Flowers (ankle), TE Mike Gesicki (shoul- Monmouth (NJ) 78, St. Peter's 76 CINCINNATI REDS — Signed RHP Bo Ta- sion). QUESTIONABLE: S Deon Bush (foot), Niagara 68, Fairfield 51 kahashi to a minor league contract and in- Jacksonville 1 12 0 .077 261 383 der), WR Jakeem Grant (hamstring), S TE Jimmy Graham (hip), CB Jaylon Johnson Bobby McCain (ankle), WR DeVante Park- West Virginia 70, Iowa St. 65 vited to spring training. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to North (shoulder), LB Khalil Mack (shoulder), LB er (hamstring), LB Elandon Roberts SOUTH James Vaughters (knee). LIMITED: TE Jim- (chest), LB Kyle Van Noy (hip). FULL: S Ka- terms with RHP Hoby Milner and RF Dylan Appalachian St. 77, Columbia (SC) 41 Cozens to minor league contracts for the WLTPct PF PA my Graham (hip), DT Akiem Hicks (not in- von Frazier (shoulder), CB Xavien Howard Belmont 88, Tennessee St. 63 jury related), LB Khalil Mack (shoulder), LB 2021 season. (shoulder), T Austin Jackson (knee), G So- Coastal Carolina 86, Alice Lloyd 63 BASKETBALL x-Pittsburgh 11 2 0 .846 349 237 James Vaughters (knee). FULL: TE J.P. lomon Kindley (foot), DE Shaq Lawson Florida Gulf Coast 112, Webber Interna- Holtz (shoulder, knee), T Charles Leno National Basketball Association Cleveland 9 4 0 .692 348 368 (shoulder), QB Tua Tagovailoa (ankle). tional 39 (toe), WR Darnell Mooney (knee). VIKINGS: NEW YORK JETS at LOS ANGELES RAMS NBA BOARD OF GOVENORS — An- Baltimore 8 5 0 .615 363 273 Gardner-Webb 88, VMI 77 nounced approval of the sale of Utah Jazz OUT: LB Eric Kendricks (calf), TE Kyle Ru- — JETS: QUESTIONABLE: WR Jamison Georgia St. 122, Carver 57 dolph (foot). QUESTIONABLE: RB Alexan- Crowder (calf). FULL: QB Sam Darnold (an- to ownership group led by Ryan Smith ex- Cincinnati 2 10 1 .192 244 338 Georgia Tech 74, Florida A&M 64 ecutive chairman of Qualtrics. der Mattison (illness). LIMITED: CB Cam- kle), G Pat Elflein (shoulder), DE John Fran- NC A&T 91, Greensboro 45 West eron Dantzler (hamstring). FULL: DE Jor- klin-Myers (wrist), RB Frank Gore (not in- GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS — Waived Fs Presbyterian 62, SC State 56 Dwayne Sutton, Axel Toupane and Kaleb dan Brailford (back), RB C.J. Ham (quadri- jury related), S Marcus Maye (rib), C Con- Richmond 75, Chicago 73 WLTPct PF PA cep), RB Alexander Mattison (illness), DT nor McGovern (hamstring), WR Breshad Wesson. SIU-Edwardsville 69, Morehead St. 65 OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Waived Fs Armon Watts (back), DE D.J. Wonnum (an- Perriman (shoulder). RAMS: QUESTIONA- Tennessee 103, Tennessee Tech 49 yx-Kansas City 12 1 0 .923 403 281 kle). BLE: C Brian Allen (not injury related), LB T.J. Leaf and Admiral Schofield. UNC-Wilmington 80, Norfolk St. 72 FOOTBALL Las Vegas 7 7 0 .500 377 421 CLEVELAND BROWNS at NEW YORK GI- Justin Hollins (not injury related), LB Og- W. Carolina 76, Coll. of Charleston 70, OT ANTS — BROWNS: OUT: S Andrew Sendejo bonnia Okoronkwo (not injury related). National Football League Denver 5 8 0 .385 257 347 (concussion), G Wyatt Teller (ankle). PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at ARIZONA CAR- MIDWEST BUFFALO BILLS — Promoted OL Johot- L.A. Chargers 5 9 0 .357 327 389 QUESTIONABLE: WR Khadarel Hodge DINALS — EAGLES: OUT: T Jack Driscoll Drake 75, South Dakota 57 than Harrison to the active roster. (hamstring), TE Austin Hooper (neck), CB (knee), CB Avonte Maddox (knee). QUES- N. Illinois 64, Chicago St. 54 CHICAGO BEARS — Activated OL LaCale NATIONAL CONFERENCE Kevin Johnson (groin), TE David Njoku TIONABLE: S Grayland Arnold (hamstring), S. Illinois 62, North Dakota 50 London and OL LaCale London from re- (knee), CB Denzel Ward (calf). DNP: C J.C. DT Malik Jackson (concussion), CB Darius UT Martin 69, SE Missouri 67 serve/COVID-19 list. East Tretter (knee, not injury related). LIMITED: Slay (concussion). FULL: LB Shaun Bradley W. Michigan 76, Cent. Michigan 61 DENVER BRONCOS — Promoted K Taylor T Jack Conklin (knee), WR Khadarel Hodge (neck), DT Fletcher Cox (not injury relat- Wichita St. 73, Emporia St. 57 Russolino and LB Josh Watson to active WLTPct PF PA roster. (hamstring), CB Kevin Johnson (groin), CB ed), LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring), S Rudy SOUTHWEST Denzel Ward (calf). FULL: DE Myles Garrett Ford (hamstring), DT Malik Jackson (con- JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed WRs Washington 6 7 0 .462 287 275 (elbow), TE Austin Hooper (neck), WR Jar- cussion), CB Michael Jacquet (hamstring), Tulsa 82, Northwestern St. 55 Terry Godwin and Josh Hammond and CB N.Y. Giants 5 8 0 .385 238 291 vis Landry (hip), DT Larry Ogunjobi (toe), DE Josh Sweat (shoulder). CARDINALS: UALR 78, CBAP 50 Josh Nurse on the practice squad CO- CB M.J. Stewart (shoulder). GIANTS: OUT: OUT: LB Kylie Fitts (hamstring), K Zane FAR WEST VID-19 list. Philadelphia 4 8 1 .346 277 328 CB Darnay Holmes (knee). QUESTIONA- Gonzalez (back), DT Jordan Phillips KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed WR Chad Dallas 4 9 0 .308 298 400 BLE: TE Evan Engram (calf), QB Daniel (hamstring), S Jalen Thompson (ankle). BYU 72, San Diego St. 62 Williams to the practice squad. Jones (hamstring, ankle), TE Kaden Smith QUESTIONABLE: RB Chase Edmonds (an- Montana 78, Dickinson St. 51 LAS VEGAS RAIDERS — Placed DB Daryl South (knee). LIMITED: G Kevin Zeitler (shoul- kle), CB Dre Kirkpatrick (hamstring), G Jus- Nevada 74, Air Force 57 Worley on reserve/COVID-19 list. Placed der). tin Pugh (calf). FULL: T Kelvin Beachum S. Utah 98, Bethesda 64 QB Derek Carr on injured reserve. WLTPct PF PA DETROIT LIONS at TENNESSEE TITANS — (back), LB De’Vondre Campbell (ankle), Utah 79, Idaho 41 LOS ANGELES RAMS — Placed S Nick LIONS: OUT: T Tyrell Crosby (ankle), WR WR Larry Fitzgerald (not injury related), Utah St. 63, N. Colorado 50 Scott and OT Bobby Evans on the reserve/ x-New Orleans 10 3 0 .769 368 265 Washington St. 82, Montana St. 54 Kenny Golladay (hip), DE Da’Shawn Hand WR DeAndre Hopkins (not injury related), Weber St. 94, Portland St. 66 COVID-19 list. Tampa Bay 8 5 0 .615 370 294 (ankle), CB Darryl Roberts (hip). QUES- DT Domata Peko (not injury related), RB MIAMI DOLPHINS — Activated CB Jamal Perry and WR Kirk Merritt from reserve/ Atlanta 4 9 0 .308 328 322 TIONABLE: DT John Penisini (shoulder), C Jonathan Ward (shoulder). Friday's women's scores Frank Ragnow (throat), QB Matthew Staf- SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at DALLAS COW- COVID-19 list. Placed OT Jonathan Hub- Carolina 4 9 0 .308 307 332 bard on the reserve/COVID-19 list. ford (rib, right thumb). FULL: DE Austin BOYS — 49ERS: OUT: C Hroniss Grasu EAST Bryant (thigh), LB Jason Cabinda (illness), (knee), WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring). NEW YORK GIANTS — Designated RB De- North S C.J. Moore (ankle), RB Adrian Peterson QUESTIONABLE: CB Emmanuel Moseley Fordham 72, Hofstra 58 vonte Freeman to return from injured re- (forearm), S Tracy Walker (shoulder). TI- Iona 56, Rider 41 serve. WLTPct PF PA (hamstring), LB Fred Warner (stinger), CB TANS: QUESTIONABLE: CB Adoree’ Jack- K’Waun Williams (ankle). FULL: G Daniel Manhattan 71, Quinnipiac 70, OT NEW YORK JETS — Activated K Sam Fick- Rutgers 94, Hampton 45 en from injured reserve. yx-Green Bay 10 3 0 .769 410 323 son (knee), G Rodger Saffold (toe), TE Ge- Brunskill (shoulder), DT D.J. Jones (ankle), off Swaim (ankle), S Kenny Vaccaro (ill- CB Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring), RB SOUTH PHILADELPHIS EAGLES — Placed RT Jack Chicago 6 7 0 .462 282 291 ness). FULL: WR A.J. Brown (ankle), CB Raheem Mostert (ankle), LB Fred Warner Driscoll and CB Avonte Maddox on injured Belmont 71, Alabama A&M 55 Minnesota 6 7 0 .462 333 355 Kristian Fulton (knee), RB Derrick Henry (stinger), CB K’Waun Williams (ankle). reserve. (not injury related), C Ben Jones (knee), T COWBOYS: OUT: CB Deante Burton (shoul- Davidson 70, ETSU 64 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Activated K Detroit 5 8 0 .385 310 389 Dennis Kelly (knee), DT Jeffery Simmons der). QUESTIONABLE: RB Ezekiel Elliott E. Kentucky 62, Chattanooga 45 Ryan Succop, P Bradley Pinion and LS Zach (knee). Elon 58, UNC-Greensboro 40 Triner from the reserve/COVID-19 list. West (calf), CB Rashard Robinson (knee), S Xa- HOUSTON TEXANS at INDIANAPOLIS vier Woods (groin). FULL: CB Anthony FAU 104, Florida Memorial 73 Placed LT Donovan Smith on the reserve/ Kennesaw St. 69, UNC-Wilmington 59 WLTPct PF PA COLTS — TEXANS: QUESTIONABLE: CB Brown (ribs), DE Aldon Smith (foot), S Do- COVID-19 list. Promoted K Greg Joseph Phillip Gaines (knee), RB Duke Johnson novan Wilson (groin). Lipscomb 82, Converse 60 and OL Ted Larsen to the active roster. Mercer 71, W. Kentucky 54 L.A. Rams 9 4 0 .692 325 246 (neck), S Lonnie Johnson (knee), RB C.J. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at WASHINGTON Signed P Dustin Colquitt and LS Garrison Prosise (ankle), CB John Reid (neck). FULL: FOOTBALL TEAM — SEAHAWKS: OUT: G Mississippi St. 79, Southern U. 55 Sanborn to the practice squad. Seattle 9 4 0 .692 393 324 CB Cornell Armstrong (hamstring), TE Phil Haynes (groin), RB Travis Homer Morgan St. 67, Navy 63 HOCKEY Arizona 7 6 0 .538 358 303 Pharaoh Brown (concussion), WR Brandin (knee), T Jamarco Jones (groin). QUES- SC-Upstate 56, Winthrop 49 National Hockey League Southern Miss. 63, Nicholls 50 San Francisco 5 8 0 .385 300 311 Cooks (neck), RB David Johnson (not inju- TIONABLE: DE Carlos Dunlap (foot), S Da- FLORIDA PANTHERS — Signed LW Antho- ry related). COLTS: QUESTIONABLE: TE Mo marious Randall (foot), T Brandon Shell UAB 49, Stetson 48 ny Duclair to a one-year contract. Alie-Cox (knee), DT DeForest Buckner (an- (ankle), CB Jayson Stanley (shoulder). MIDWEST SOCCER x-clinched playoff spot Major League Soccer y-clinched division kle), T Anthony Castonzo (knee). DNP: S WASHINGTON: OUT: LB Cole Holcomb Bradley 104, Quincy 53 Julian Blackmon (not injury related), WR (concussion), LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (an- E. Illinois 73, SIU-Edwardsville 58 ATLANTA UNITED FC — Agreed to terms Thursday’s game T.Y. Hilton (not injury related), LB Darius kle), QB Alex Smith (calf). DOUBTFUL: RB Iowa St. 91, Kansas St. 69 with head coach Gabriel Heinze to a two- Leonard (back), CB Xavier Rhodes (knee), Antonio Gibson (toe). LIMITED: LB Thomas L.A. Chargers 30, Las Vegas 27, OT Loyola of Chicago 80, Purdue University year contract. DE Kemoko Turay (ankle). FULL: DT Denico Davis (not injury related). FULL: DT Jonath- Northwest 61 INTER MIAMI CF — Signed W Felipe Va- Saturday’s games Autry (not injury related), TE Trey Burton an Allen (groin), RB Peyton Barber (ankle). Michigan St. 79, Cent. Michigan 70 lencia to a first team contract for the 2021 (knee), T Anthony Castonzo (knee), TE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at ATLANTA season. Buffalo at Denver Toledo 77, Duquesne 74 Jack Doyle (not injury related), DE Justin FALCONS — BUCCANEERS: DNP: LB Jason UT Martin 61, SE Missouri 58 National Women's Soccer League Carolina at Green Bay Houston (not injury related), QB Philip Riv- Pierre-Paul (knee), DT Ndamukong Suh SOUTHWEST SKY BLUE FC — Re-signed D Mandy Free- Sunday’s games ers (toe), P Rigoberto Sanchez (illness). (not injury related). FULL: LB Lavonte Da- man to a one-year contract with an option JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at BALTIMORE vid (not injury related), CB Jamel Dean Baylor 136, Northwestern St. 43 for a second-year. Chicago at Minnesota RAVENS — JAGUARS: OUT: CB Sidney (groin), TE Rob Gronkowski (not injury re- Cent. Arkansas 72, Ark.-Pine Bluff 54 WASHINGTON SPIRIT — Re-signed G De- Detroit at Tennessee Jones (Achilles). LIMITED: TE Tyler Eifert lated), T Joe Haeg (illness), DT Steve Grand Canyon 79, Houston Baptist 76 von Kerr to a one-year contract with an op- Houston at Indianapolis (quadricep). FULL: DE Adam Gotsis (hip), S McLendon (elbow, not injury related). Oklahoma St. 78, West Virginia 73 tion on a second-year. Jacksonville at Baltimore Josh Jones (shoulder), CB Greg Mabin FALCONS: OUT: CB Ricardo Allen (concus- Sam Houston St. 71, UTSA 47 New England at Miami (hamstring), TE James O’Shaughnessy sion), DT Marlon Davidson (knee), CB Dar- Texas 101, Drake 80 San Francisco at Dallas (not injury related), RB James Robinson queze Dennard (quadricep), WR Julio FAR WEST GOLF Seattle at Washington (knee). RAVENS: OUT: CB Jimmy Smith Jones (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: G Tampa Bay at Atlanta (ribs, shoulder), LB Kristian Welch (foot). James Carpenter (groin), T Kaleb McGary Arizona 62, Colorado 59 N.Y. Jets at L.A. Rams QUESTIONABLE: CB Anthony Averett (an- (not injury related). DNP: RB Todd Gurley Arizona St. 56, Utah 48 CME Group Tour Championship Philadelphia at Arizona kle), DT Calais Campbell (calf), CB Davon- (not injury related), T Kaleb McGary (not BYU 84, S. Utah 74 Kansas City at New Orleans Colorado St. 79, Denver 61 LPGA Tour tae Harris (ankle), S Anthony Levine (ab- injury related). LIMITED: DT Grady Jarrett Friday Cleveland at N.Y. Giants domen), CB Marcus Peters (calf), DT Bro- (groin), DE Steven Means (hand), WR Cal- Nevada 71, Fresno Pacific 67 Santa Clara 82, UC Santa Barbara 60 At Tiburon Golf Club Monday’s game derick Washington (concussion), CB Tra- vin Ridley (foot), DE Jacob Tuioti-Mariner Naples, Fla. (elbow). FULL: RB Keith Smith (neck), LB mon Williams (thigh), TE Luke Willson Purse: $3 million Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (hip), DE Derek Wolfe (neck, back). FULL: Mykal Walker (shoulder). MONDAY PRO BASKETBALL Yardage:; 6,556; Par:; 72 Friday, Dec. 25 DT Broderick Washington (concussion), CB Tramon Williams (thigh), TE Luke Will- PITTSBURGH STEELERS at CINCINNATI Second Round Minnesota at New Orleans son (hip), DE Derek Wolfe (neck, back). BENGALS — STEELERS: DNP: G Kevin Dot- NBA Jin Young Ko 68-67—135 -9 Sei Young Kim 67-69—136 -8 Saturday, Dec. 26 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at NEW ORLEANS son (shoulder). LIMITED: RB James Conner SAINTS — CHIEFS: OUT: RB Darwin Thomp- (quadricep). FULL: S Sean Davis (illness), Thursday’s games Lexi Thompson 65-71—136 -8 Tampa Bay at Detroit son (illness), LB Damien Wilson (knee). CB Joe Haden (concussion), QB Ben Roeth- Charlotte 123, Orlando 115 Hannah Green 69-68—137 -7 San Francisco at Arizona DOUBTFUL: T Mike Remmers (back, neck). lisberger (not injury related). BENGALS: Detroit 97, Washington 86 Nelly Korda 72-66—138 -6 Miami at Las Vegas QUESTIONABLE: T Eric Fisher (back). FULL: DNP: QB Brandon Allen (knee), LB Logan Houston 128, San Antonio 106 T Eric Fisher (back), WR Tyreek Hill Wilson (ankle). LIMITED: S Brandon Wilson Cydney Clanton 70-68—138 -6 Sunday, Dec. 27 Memphis 128, Atlanta 106 (hamstring), TE Nick Keizer (ankle, knee), (hamstring). FULL: DT Mike Daniels (not in- Minnesota 129, Dallas 127, OT Austin Ernst 69-69—138 -6 Atlanta at Kansas City DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (hip), DT Derrick jury related), WR A.J. Green (not injury re- Golden State 113, Sacramento 105 Georgia Hall 69-69—138 -6 Carolina at Washington Nnadi (ankle), DE Alex Okafor (knee), T lated), T Bobby Hart (back), G Xavier Su’a- Utah 125, L.A. Clippers 105 Megan Khang 67-71—138 -6 Chicago at Jacksonville Martinas Rankin (knee), C Austin Reiter Filo (finger). Friday’s games Caroline Masson 67-71—138 -6 Lydia Ko 74-65—139 -5 AP SPORTLIGHT Philadelphia 113, Indiana 107 Miami 117, Toronto 105 Mina Harigae 70-69—139 -5 New York 119, Cleveland 83 Katherine Kirk 72-68—140 -4 Dec. 20 1966 — The NBA grants a franchise to 1981 — Winnipeg’s Doug Smail scores a Chicago 105, Oklahoma City 103 Sarah Schmelzel 71-69—140 -4 Seattle, expanding the league to 11 teams goal five seconds into the game to set a 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Brooklyn 113, Boston 89 Anna Nordqvist 68-72—140 -4 Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the de- for the 1967-68 season. NHL record for fastest goal from the start New Orleans 127, Milwaukee 113 — Henri Richard of the Montreal of a game. The Jets beat the St. Louis Blues Brooke M. Henderson 73-68—141 -3 ciding vote to return to best-of-seven 1973 Denver 129, Portland 96 Canadiens scores his 1,000th point, get- 5-4. Charley Hull 72-69—141 -3 World Series from the best-of-nine format. L.A. Lakers 114, Phoenix 113 ting an assist in a 2-2 tie with the Buffalo 1998 — Green Bay’s Brett Favre becomes The American League votes to return to Perrine Delacour 70-71—141 -3 Sabres. the first NFL player to throw for more than Saturday’s games best-of-seven World Series, while Nation- Minjee Lee 68-73—141 -3 1980 — NBC experiments by not provid- 30 touchdowns in five different seasons. al League votes for the best-of-nine for- Charlotte at Orlando Yealimi Noh 73-69—142 -2 ing commentators for the national broad- Favre connects three times with Antonio Detroit at Washington mat. The a best-of-nine series was used in cast of the game between New York Jets Freeman in the first half of a 30-22 win over Atlanta at Memphis Ariya Jutanugarn 72-70—142 -2 1903 and 1919 through 1921. and Miami Dolphins. The Jets win 24-17. Tennessee to break a tie with Dan Marino. End of preseason Celine Boutier 71-71—142 -2 Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 21 COLLEGE BASKETBALL/SPORTS BRIEFS

TOP 25 ROUNDUP BYU blows 17-point lead before handing No. 18 Aztecs first loss

Associated Press taineers past the Cyclones. SAN DIEGO — Alex Barcello scored 22 points and Derek Culver had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Brandon Averette hit a huge three-pointer with 51 West Virginia (7-1, 1-0 Big 12), which scored the final seconds left for BYU, which blew a 17-point lead be- six points. The Mountaineers overcame poor shooting fore beating No. 18 San Diego State 72-62 on Friday in their conference opener by making 14 of 16 free despite Matt Mitchell’s career-high 35 points. throws over the final six minutes. Mitchell was remarkable in scoring 26 points in the Rasir Bolton scored a season-high 25 points for Io- second half. He spurred a 14-0 run with a trio of three- wa State (1-4, 0-2), which couldn’t overcome 21 turn- pointers and then had a steal and dunk that tied it 61. overs. But BYU (7-2) regained control and handed San No. 10 Tennessee 103, Tennessee Tech 49: At Diego State (5-1) its first loss. The Aztecs won their Knoxville, Tenn., Jaden Springer scored 21 points to first 26 games last season and were the nation’s last lead the Volunteers over the Golden Eagles. undefeated team en route to a 30-2 record. The 6-foot-4 freshman also had six rebounds and Matt Haarms and Averette scored 10 points apiece. six assists and was one of six Tennessee players (4-0) Jordan Schakel had only three points on 1-for-9 in double figures. Josiah-Jordan James and Victor shooting after scoring a career-high 25 points in San Bailey Jr. scored 15 points each, John Fulkerson had Diego State's 80-68 win at Arizona State on Dec. 10. 13 points and six rebounds, Keon Johnson scored 13 No. 8 West Virginia 70, Iowa State 65: Miles points and Yves Pons had 10 points and two blocks. DENIS POROY / AP McBride scored 18 points, including the go-ahead free Tennessee Tech (0-8) was led by Jr. Clay with 13 BYU forward Matt Haarms, left, blocks a shot by San Diego State throws with 21 seconds left, to send the host Moun- points. Keishawn Davidson added 12 points. forward Keshad Johnson during the first half Friday in San Diego.

SPORTS BRIEFS Bielema returning to Big Ten as Illinois coach Associated Press became the Patriots’ defensive es at will. Bret Bielema, who led Wiscon- line coach in the 2019 season. In Szeremeta kept fighting, but sin to three Rose Bowls before a January, the New York Giants and couldn’t trouble Golovkin with disappointing run at Arkansas, is new head coach Joe Judge hired many of his punches. He was returning to the Big Ten and his Bielema as outside linebackers knocked down again in the fourth home state to coach Illinois. coach and senior assistant. round, and Golovkin toyed with The Illini hired Bielema to re- his opponent for the next three place the fired Lovie Smith on Sat- Golovkin breaks Hopkins’ rounds despite failing to land a de- urday, hoping he can turn around cisive punch. a program with nine consecutive record with title defense losing seasons. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Genna- Payton: Saints plan to Illinois said Bielema will re- dy Golovkin made his record 21st ceive a six-year contract with an defense of his middleweight titles start Brees vs. Chiefs annual salary starting at $4.2 mil- Friday night, knocking down pre- NEW ORLEANS — Saints re- lion, and begin work immediately. viously unbeaten Kamil Szereme- cord-setting quarterback Drew He was a guest of athletic direc- ta four times before their fight was Brees “looked good” in his first tor Josh Whitman’s when Illinois stopped after the seventh round. practices since returning from rib played at Penn State on Saturday. Golovkin (41-1-1, 36 KOs) sur- fractures and a punctured lung, A native of western Illinois, the passed Bernard Hopkins’ division and is slated to start against the 50-year-old Bielema is 97-58 in 12 record for title defenses and re- Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, years at Wisconsin and Arkansas. tained his IBF and IBO 160-pound coach Sean Payton said. “Illinois and the Big Ten is belts with a one-sided victory in “We went off how it felt as he MICHAEL WOODS / AP home for me, and I can’t be any his first fight in 14 months. went through a full practice week. more excited about the opportuni- Bret Bielema agreed to a six­year contract as Illinois head coach on The Kazakh star ended the long- And he’s done a good job,” Payton Saturday, where he replaces the fired Lovie Smith, in hopes of turning ty in front of me with the Fighting est ring absence of his 14-year pro- said after Friday’s practice. around a program with nine consecutive losing seasons. Illini,” Bielema said in a state- fessional career with a systematic Brees has missed four games ment. “We want to build a pro- looking to grow and improve, and team for the first time since 1981 dismantling of Poland’s Szereme- since his injury, which occurred gram that makes Illini Nation he has enjoyed unrivaled mentor- when they knocked off Ohio State. ta (21-1) at the Seminole Hard when he was sacked against San proud and regain the passion that ship from some of the game’s most They won the Big Ten that year, Rock Hotel and Casino. Francisco. I’ve seen when Illinois wins. distinguished coaches, including losing to TCU in the Rose Bowl, The 38-year-old Golovkin ac- Taysom Hill has started in He took over for Barry Alvarez Hayden Fry, Kirk Ferentz, Bill and won the first two conference cepted this mandatory title de- Brees’ place, going 3-1. Even be- and went 68-24 with the Badgers Snyder, Barry Alvarez, and Bill championship games — and trip fense to get back in the ring after a fore Brees’ injury, Hill would in- from 2006 to 2012 before leaving to Belichick — all of them current or to the Rose Bowl that went with lengthy stretch of inactivity. He termittently take snaps under cen- coach the Razorbacks. He fin- future Hall of Famers,” Whitman them — in 2011 and 2012 by beat- also returned to a measure of his ter to provide New Orleans with a ished with a 29-34 mark at Arkan- said. ing Michigan State and Nebraska. dominant form against Szereme- change-of-pace, read-option QB. sas and was fired in November Bielema was defensive coordi- The Badgers lost all three of those ta, who was gamely overmatched. So he could continue to see snaps 2017. nator at Wisconsin when he re- high-profile bowl games. Golovkin started out with an ef- at QB as well. He has spent the last three sea- placed Alavarez and had immedi- His move to Arkansas was sur- fective jab that evoked memories “We have a number of person- sons as an assistant coach in the ate success. prising, ultimately unsuccessful of his best years in the ring, and he nel groupings to give us some flex- NFL, first with the Patriots and He became the third coach in and the legal battle over how knocked down Szeremeta with a ibility and we’ll go from there,” then the New York Giants. NCAA history to win 12 games in much contract buyout money he is low left hand in the final instants of Payton said. Whitman called Bielema a pro- his rookie season when Wisconsin still owed by the school’s athletic the first round. Payton said Brees would be ven winner. went 12-1 in 2006. No other Big foundation is ongoing. Golovkin floored Szeremeta wearing a protective vest over his “In our conversations, it be- Ten coach had won 10 in his first In July 2018, the New England again in the second round with a torso, but the coach dismissed the came clear to me that he is a life- year. Patriots hired Bielema as a con- devastating right hand, moving idea that the Saints were rushing long learner who is continually In 2010, the Badgers beat a No. 1 sultant to coach Bill Belichick. He crisply and landing power punch- the 41-year-old QB back. PAGE 22 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 NHL/NFL

Players, owners reach deal on 56-game season

BY STEPHEN WHYNO Associated Press Drop the puck in mid-January? The Na- tional Hockey League is well on the way to making that happen. The NHL and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season that would begin Jan. 13. The NHLPA executive board gave the agreement a green light to proceed, but players and owners must hold formal votes and Canadian health officials give their approval before it becomes real- ity. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly con- firmed the sides have an agreement, pend- ing the approval of various executive com- mittees. Players on the NHLPA’s executive board call Friday night supported moving for- ward with the agreed-upon terms, accord- ing to a person with knowledge of the meet- ing. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because players had yet to officially approve the agreement. The league’s Board of Governors could vote on the plan as soon as this weekend. Approval from health officials in the five Canadian provinces that have teams is still needed before the NHL can go ahead with the season. Training camps for the seven non-play- off teams would open Dec. 31 and then Jan. 3 for the other 24 teams. It’s unclear wheth- er teams would play in their home arenas or in “hub” cities, though an all-divisional schedule is expected. Exhibition games aren’t expected to be included in the leadup to the new season. Sportsnet in Canada first reported the ten- ADAM HUNGER / AP tative agreement. Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones last The NHL, like the NBA, finished its pre- Sunday, in East Rutherford, N.J. Reddick has morphed from a borderline bust to one of the team's best defensive players. vious season in a quarantined bubble — two of them, one each in Toronto and Edmon- ton, Alberta. Commissioner Gary Bettman awarded the Stanley Cup to the Tampa Bay Lightning in late September in Edmonton. Reddick making impact for Cards The NHL follows the NBA in moving to- ward another regular season. The basket- ball season opens Tuesday. Linebacker has gone from borderline bust to key player on resurgent Arizona defense

BY DAVID BRANDT side where he can rush the passer. Now that Associated Press “No matter what he’s had the same coaching staff for two Linebacker Haason Reddick doesn’t straight seasons, he’s made steady im- mind admitting he shed a few tears of joy people say, or what provement. after the brilliant, five-sack afternoon that He’s already set career highs with 10 etched his name into the Cardinals’ record happens from here sacks, 13 tackles for a loss and 15 quarter- books. back hits with three games remaining. The The emotions were intense for the former on out, they can Cardinals (7-6) need Reddick to keep pro- 13th overall draft pick in 2017, who has ducing when they host the Philadelphia Ea- morphed from a borderline bust to one of never take that day gles (4-8-1) on Sunday and try to hang on to a Arizona’s best defensive players as the spot in the NFC playoff race. team makes a December playoff push for away from me.” Reddick’s used to adversity during a foot- the first time in years. Haason Reddick ball career that hasn’t always gone as Some players say they don’t care about planned. He wasn’t recruited much by col- numbers or records. Reddick’s not one of Cardinals linbacker, after his 5-sack game leges because of injuries during high school them. against the Giants last Sunday and ended up being a walk-on at Temple. “The game means a lot, it’s important, it’s He was a role player his first two college one for the history books,” Reddick said of smooth. He played for three different seasons before slowly growing into a star. his franchise-record five sacks in a 26-7 win coaches in his first three seasons — Bruce During his senior year he had 22 ½ tackles over the New York Giants on Sunday. Arians, Steve Wilks and Kliff Kingsbury — for loss, 9 ½ sacks and an interception,

MARK HUMPHREY/AP “No matter what people say, or what hap- and his role was constantly changing. which led to his selection in the first round The National Hockey League and players pens from here on out, they can never take At 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, previous by the Cardinals. reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a that day away from me.” coaches tried to play him at inside lineback- “I’ve never doubted myself. I’ve always 56­game season in 2021, pending the It’s understandable why Reddick would er where he wasn’t comfortable, but Kings- believed in myself,” Reddick said. “I knew approval of each side’s executive board savor his recent success given his first four bury and defensive coordinator Vance Jo- it was a matter of time and the goal is to get and Canadian health officials. seasons in the NFL haven’t always been seph eventually moved him back to the out- better from this point forward.” Sunday, December 20, 2020 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 23 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Was season successful? 500-plus games were played

BY RALPH D. RUSSO son knowing there would be dis- Associated Press ruption. We’ve kind of played ack in August, when through that disruption.” there was still doubt The Sun Belt’s breakout season, about whether a college its first having multiple teams Bfootball season would ranked, will end with the Chanti- be played during the pandemic, cleers (11-0) and Ragin’ Cajuns Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowls- (9-1) as co-champions. Coastal by said he would look at the sea- won at ULL 30-27 on Oct. 14. son as a success if he could hand Coastal Carolina (CFP No. 12) out a championship trophy in De- still has an outside chance to grab VASHA HUNT/AP cember. a New Year’s Six bowl bid. Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall tries to turn the corner against Troy during the first half of The virus is not going to allow As for the rest of college foot- last weekend’s game in Troy, Ala. Coastal Carolina was supposed to play Louisiana­Lafayette this weekend for traditional trophy presenta- ball, the final weekend of the reg- in the Sun Belt title game, but the game was canceled because of COVID­19 issues with the Chanticleers. tions, but Bowlsby and most of his ular season was down to 19 games 10 fellow commissioners in major after Florida State’s visit to Wake completed if no games are can- Saturday: 50 of 63 potential games, includ- conferences will reach that goal Forest was canceled because the celed Saturday. SEC — 97%. Teams played 68 ing the championship game. this weekend. Seminoles would not have enough If the Southeastern Conference of 70 potential regular-season Pac­12 — 74%. Teams played That won’t be the case for the available offensive linemen. gets through the weekend with no games, plus a championship 31 of 42 potential games, includ- Sun Belt after its title game be- If no other games are called off, further disruptions, it will have game. ing the championship game. Col- tween No. 9 Coastal Carolina and 541 games will be played since completed 68 of 70 regular-sea- Big 12 — 94.5%. Teams played orado also played a nonconfer- No. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette was Labor Day weekend. son games and a title game, the 52 of 55 potential regular-season ence game against San Diego called off because of COVID-19 Since Power Five conferences highest success rate among the games, including 43 of 45 confer- State to replace a canceled con- issues with the Chanticleers. Still, set revised schedules in late Au- Power Five. ence games, plus a championship ference game. no league got in more of its regu- gust, AP has counted 118 games The Pac-12 fared worst in the game. Nine of 10 Big 12 teams Group of Five by percentage of lar season than the Sun Belt. De- that were either postponed or Power Five, with its teams play- played one nonconference game conference regular-season games spite several postponements, only canceled directly because of CO- ing 32 games out of the 42 it hoped as planned. completed: one regular-season Sun Belt Con- VID-19 issues with one or both of to complete when the conference Atlantic Coast Conference — Sun Belt — 97.5% (39 of 40). ference game out of 40 did not get the participants. Some games started in early November and 93%. Teams played 85 of 90 po- American Athletic Conference played. Eight of 10 schools played were called more than once and left no room to make up games. tential regular-season games, in- — 89% (39 of 44). a full, eight-game league sched- some where eventually made up. How much of the season has cluding 70 of 75 conference Mid­American Conference — ule College football researcher and been played? According to AP re- games, plus a championship 86% (31 of 36). “I think this is a successful sea- statistician Cody Kellner calcu- search, here are the Power Five game. Each of the 15 ACC teams Mountain West — 78% (36 of son. There’s no question about it,” lated 82 scheduled games were by percentage of conference sea- played one nonconference game 46). Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill never played and 86.8% of the ma- son completed, assuming remain- as planned. Conference USA — 67% (35 of said Friday. “We started the sea- jor college football season will be ing games are played through Big Ten — 79%. Teams played 52). Title: Oregon continues domination of rivalry with Southern Cal

FROM PAGE 24 room right now,” USC coach Clay Helton Jaylon Redd, Hunter Kampmoyer, DJ said. “I know our kids wanted extremely Johnson and Travis Dye caught TD passes badly to win a championship, and we came for the Ducks, who got into the title game up a play too short today.” after consecutive losses only because the Huskies had to drop out Monday due to cor- QB surprise onavirus problems. The Ducks stunned almost everybody in Despite losing its two previous games to the mostly empty Coliseum by replacing Oregon State and California, Oregon seized Shough occasionally with Brown, a senior the opportunity to continue its domination graduate transfer from Boston College who of the Trojans on the way to the school’s hadn’t recorded any statistics for Oregon sixth Pac-12 championship in 12 years and this season. its record fourth championship game victo- Brown’s first throw for the Ducks was a ry. TD pass to Redd on Oregon’s opening When Thibodeaux was asked whether a drive. He threw another scoring pass to championship won in 2020 should have an Dye in the third quarter, finishing 3-for-4 asterisk, he replied: “Everybody who’s not for 17 yards in an offensive package set up a winner is going to say that, so who are we for short-yardage situations and goal line leaving it up to? The winners or the losers?” chances. Kedon Slovis passed for 320 yards with “He’s a really good player, and he de- two touchdowns and three interceptions for served to play somehow, some way,” Cris- the Trojans (5-1), whose perfect season tobal said. “Not only that, he provided an ended with their fourth loss in their last five advantage for us in the (run-pass option) meetings with Oregon. The sophomore world. We all very much appreciate Antho- quarterback had X-rays on his shoulder af- ASHLEY LANDIS/AP ny for hanging in there throughout the sea- ter the game. Oregon running back Travis Dye breaks through the Southern California defense during son, because it’s a position where one play- “There’s a lot of hurt souls in our locker the first quarter of the Pac­12 championship Friday in Los Angeles. er is playing for the most part.” PAGE 24 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, December 20, 2020 Zeroing in SPORTS League, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season ›› Page 22

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PHOTOS BY ASHLEY LANDIS / AP SDucksouthern California quarterback Kedon Slovis is sacked by Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux during the second quarter of the Pac­12 championship Friday in Los Angeles. win Pac-12 title Oregon hands No. 13 Southern Cal its first loss

BY GREG BEACHAM Hill made his second in- script and got it done.” Associated Press terception with 2:47 to Tyler Shough also threw two touchdown LOS ANGELES — Oregon didn't win its play, and the Ducks won passes for the Ducks (4-2), who claimed the Pac-12 division, and it only got into the their second straight Pac-12's New Year's Six bowl berth despite championship game because Washington Pac-12 title with a 31-24 having more losses than USC, Washington had to drop out. The Ducks hadn't won a victory over No. 13 South- or Colorado. The Trojans were one win game in nearly a month before they took the ern California. away from an unbeaten regular season be- Coliseum field Friday night. Defensive end Kayvon fore the Ducks took charge with a superb Cristobal They still ended up celebrating amid con- Thibodeaux, the game's defensive effort and timely offense fetti and streamers in their rivals' empty MVP with five tackles and a sack, jauntily throughout the night. stadium. wore two hats during the postgame party to “We were itching to get back to our kind After yet another display of the big-game symbolize the Ducks' two championships. of football, and we did it tonight,” coach Ma- poise their West Coast foes so often lack, the “We fought this year,” said Thibodeaux, a rio Cristobal said. “(We) really just came Ducks are back-to-back conference cham- Los Angeles native. “So many trials and out with an attitude, came out with a pur- pions. tribulations. So many things that kept pop- pose and a mission.” Anthony Brown threw two touchdown ping up. So many excuses we could have Southern Cal wide receiver Bru McCoy passes in his unusual Oregon debut, Jamal made, and we didn’t flinch. We stuck to the SEE TITLE ON PAGE 23 drops a pass during the fourth quarter.