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IRAQ Iran looks to cash in on anti-US sentiment

BY DAVID RISING Associated Press

BEIRUT — Iran has long sought the withdrawal of Ameri- can forces from neighboring Iraq, but the U.S. killing of an Iranian general and an Iraqi militia commander in Baghdad has added new impetus to the effort, stoking anti-American feelings that Teh- ran hopes to exploit to help realize the goal. The Jan. 3 killing led Iraq’s parliament to call for the ouster of U.S. troops, but there are lin- gering questions over whether Iran will be able to capitalize on the sentiment. An early test will be a “million- man” demonstration against the American presence, called for by influential Shiite cleric Moqtada ILLUSTRATION BY ANDREA VILLARI/Stars and Stripes al-Sadr and scheduled for Friday. It is not clear whether the protesters will try to re-create a SEE IRAN ON PAGE 7 Tightening the reins New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes

BY DAVID KOENIG Airlines say the number of support animals Associated Press ‘ The days has grown dramatically in recent years. They lobbied the Transportation Department to crack The days of passengers bringing their pets on of Noah’s Ark down on what they consider a scam — passengers airplanes as emotional-support animals could be in the air are who call their pets emotional-support animals to ending. avoid pet fees that generally run more than $100 The U.S. Department of Transportation on hopefully coming each way. Wednesday proposed that only specially trained “This is a wonderful step in the right direction KHALID MOHAMMED/AP to an end. dogs qualify as service animals, which must be ’ for people like myself who are dependent on and Sara Nelson Protesters damage property at allowed in the cabin at no charge. reliant on legitimate service animals,” said Al- the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Airlines could ban emotional-support animals president, Association of Flight Attendants bert Rizzi, founder of My Blind Spot, an advocacy Dec. 31. The killing of an Iranian including untrained dogs, cats and more exotic group for people with disabilities. general stoked anti-American companions such as pigs, pheasants, rabbits and sentiment that Iran hopes to use snakes. SEE REINS ON PAGE 12 to get U.S. troops out of Iraq. PAGE 2 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 BUSINESS/WEATHER EUROPE GAS PRICES EXCHANGE RATES

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BY KEN MORITSUGU Sierra Leone imposed a national AND YANAN WANG three-day quarantine as health Associated Press teams went door-to-door searching for hidden cases. Frustrated BEIJING — Chinese authori- residents complained of food ties Thursday moved to lock down shortages amid deserted streets. three cities with a combined Burial teams collecting Ebola population of more than 18 mil- corpses and people transporting lion people in an unprecedented the sick to Ebola centers were the effort to contain the deadly new only ones allowed to move freely. virus that has sickened hundreds In China, the illnesses from the and spread to other parts of the newly identified coronavirus first world during the busy lunar new appeared last month in Wuhan, year travel period. an industrial and transportation The train station and airport hub in central China’s Hubei in Wuhan, the epicenter of the province. Other cases have been outbreak, were shut down, and reported in the U.S., Japan, South ferry, subway and bus service Korea and Thailand. Singapore, was halted. Normally bustling Vietnam and Hong Kong report- streets, shopping malls, restau- ed their first cases Thursday. rants and other public spaces in Most of the illnesses outside the city of 11 million were eerily China involve people who were quiet. Police checked all incom- from Wuhan or had recently trav- ing vehicles but did not close off eled there. the roads. Images from Wuhan showed Authorities announced similar long lines and empty shelves at su- measures would take effect Fri- permarkets, as residents stocked day in the nearby cities of Huang- up for what could be weeks of gang and Ezhou. In Huanggang, isolation. That appeared to be an theaters, internet cafes and other CHINATOPIX/AP over-reaction, since no restric- entertainment centers were also Chinese paramilitary police stand guard outside the closed Hankou Railway Station in Wuhan in central tions were placed on trucks car- ordered closed. China’s Hubei Province on Thursday . rying supplies into the city . In the capital, Beijing, offi- Local authorities in Wuhan de- cials canceled “major events“ manded all residents wear masks indefinitely, including traditional coughing, trouble breathing and effectiveness of such measures is “Until there’s a better under- in public places. Police, SWAT temple fairs that are a staple of pneumonia. unclear. standing of what the situation is, teams and paramilitary troops holiday celebrations, in order to The open-ended lockdowns are “To my knowledge, trying to I think it’s not an unreasonable guarded Wuhan’s train station. “execute epidemic prevention and unprecedented in size, embrac- contain a city of 11 million people thing to do,” he said. “Anything Liu Haihan left Wuhan last Fri- control.” The Forbidden City, the ing more people than New York is new to science,“ Gauden Galea, that limits people’s travels dur- day after visiting her boyfriend palace complex in Beijing that is City, Los Angeles and Chicago the World Health Organization’s ing an outbreak would obviously there. She said everything was now a museum, announced it will combined. representative in China, said in work.” normal then, before human-to- close indefinitely on Saturday. Chinese officials have not said an interview. “It has not been But Ball cautioned that any human transmission of the virus Seventeen people have died in how long the shutdowns will last. tried before as a public health such quarantine should be strict- was confirmed. But things had the outbreak, all of them in and While sweeping measures are measure. We cannot at this stage ly time-limited. He added: “You changed rapidly. around Wuhan. Close to 600 have typical of China’s communist say it will or it will not work.“ have to make sure you commu- Her boyfriend “didn’t sleep been infected, the vast majority of government, large-scale quaran- Jonathan Ball, a professor nicate effectively about why this much yesterday. He disinfected them in Wuhan, and many coun- tines are rare around the world, of virology at the University of is being done. Otherwise you will his house and stocked up on in- tries have begun screening trav- even in deadly epidemics, be- Nottingham in Britain, said the lose the goodwill of the people.” stant noodles,“ Liu said. “He’s elers from China for symptoms of cause of concerns about infring- lockdowns appear to be justified During the devastating West not really going out. If he does, he the virus, which can cause fever, ing on people’s liberties. And the scientifically. Africa Ebola outbreak in 2014, wears a mask.“ Coronavirus case near Tokyo spurs alert for US military

BY SETH ROBSON ported outside of China, includ- the SARS outbreak that spread virus include respiratory symp- Stars and Stripes ing patients in South Korea, home from China to more than a dozen toms, fever, cough, shortness of to 28,500 U.S. troops, and Japan, countries in 2002-03 and killed breath and breathing difficul- YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan where another 50,000 service about 800 people, AP reported. ties. In more severe cases infec- — The U.S. military has warned members are stationed, as well “It seems like the initial cases tion can cause pneumonia, severe its personnel in Japan to watch as thousands of civilian defense were associated with a large sea- acute respiratory symptoms, kid- out for symptoms of a deadly workers and family members. food and animal products market ney failure and death, the medi- pneumonia-like virus after a “A local man from Kanagawa in Wuhan,” Maj. Andrew Fisher, cal group’s alert states. man from Kanagawa prefecture, Prefecture developed a fever 47, a flight surgeon at Yokota and Prevention recommendations home to thousands of sailors and while visiting Wuhan, China, the base public health emergency are provided in the alert. Any- soldiers, contracted the disease between January 3-6, 2020. The THERON GODBOLD/Stars and Stripes officer, said Thursday. “It’s not one who has traveled to Wuhan in China this month. man was hospitalized upon re- uncommon for coronaviruses to and feels sick should stay home, Maj. Andrew Fisher, a flight Wuhan, a city of more than 11 turn to Japan. He has since been spread from animal to human.” except to seek medical care, and surgeon for the 374th Medical million people in east-central released from the hospital,” the Health officials are always con- avoid contact with others. Group, speaks about the Wuhan China, planned to shutdown out- alert states. cerned about the potential for an Seek medical care immediately coronavirus at Yokota Air Base, bound flights and trains Thurs- Kanagawa prefecture is home but call ahead before arriving at Japan, on Thursday. infectious disease to impact the day to contain the disease that to Yokosuka Naval Base, home of military community, he said. a doctor’s office or urgent care has sickened hundreds and killed the 7th Fleet and the aircraft car- “Certainly, readiness is a con- clinic and advise them of your 17 in the country, The Associated rier USS Ronald Reagan. Other trol and Prevention issued a level cern, but we also care about our symptoms and recent travel, the Press reported Thursday. U.S. facilities in the prefecture 2 travel alert, meaning people dependents and families,” Fisher alert states. The Air Force’s 374th Medical include Naval Air Facility Atsugi should take enhanced precau- said. “If our families are sick that Do not travel while you’re sick, Group at Yokota posted an alert and Camp Zama, home of U.S. tions, the medical group said in also impacts our ability to do our the medical group advises. Cover to social media the same day, Army Japan. Yokota, the home of its warning. jobs.” your mouth and nose with a tissue stating that the World Health Or- U.S. Forces Japan, is close to the The number of new cases has There’s some evidence that the or your sleeve — not your hands ganization had been informed of border of Kanagawa in western risen rapidly in China. Wuhan of- virus may spread from person to — when coughing or sneezing or a cluster of cases of pneumonia Tokyo. ficials have confirmed 444 cases, person, he added. wear a mask. of unknown cause detected in The Department of Defense bringing the national total to “We don’t know how infectious Wash your hands with soap and Wuhan. “A novel (new) corona- has not yet provided guidance more than 500, AP reported. it is but the things you would do water for at least 20 seconds; use virus (2019-nCoV) was identified to military personnel about the The disease comes from a to protect yourself from the com- an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if as the causative virus by Chinese virus, U.S. Forces Japan spokes- newly identified type of coronavi- mon cold are the things that you soap and water are not available, authorities on 7 January 2020,” man Capt. Michael Hopkins said rus, a family of viruses that can should do to protect yourself from the alert states. the alert states. in an email Thursday. cause the common cold as well this virus,” Fisher said. [email protected] The alert cited four cases re- The Centers for Disease Con- as more serious illnesses, such as Signs and symptoms of the Twitter: @SethRobson1 PAGE 4 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 MILITARY Union says big layoffs Navy’s at air base in Turkey

BY JOHN VANDIVER Stars and Stripes ‘ These firings were STUTTGART, Germany — A not ethical ... ’ Osprey U.S. defense contractor fired Erdal Akal in nearly half of its 890 employees head of the union’s Adana branch at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, according to local union officials who said the decision was connected to a contract dispute. by the move negatively.” Vectrus, a Colorado-based com- USAFE said today there are takes pany that provides base mainte- about 2,000 military person- nance and operational support at nel at Incirlik and that the num- various overseas military loca- ber fluctuates based on mission tions, laid off 424 employees at In- requirements. cirlik, the Turkish Harb-IS union The base has played a key role Bell Boeing said in a statement to local media. in operations against Islamic flight The CMV-22B Osprey is the Navy’s version of the tilt-rotor aircraft Union officials told Turkey’s State in recent years. In 2017, used by the Marine Corps and Air Force. The variant was designed Daily Sabah that the contracts there were about 2,500 military were canceled Monday. personnel at the base, which was BY CAITLIN DOORNBOS with increased fuel capacity for long-range flights. The decision comes at a time of a launching pad for airstrikes Stars and Stripes be charged with integrating the tion now were produced in 1990. tension between the U.S. and Tur- against militants, military of- key on a range of security issues, The Navy’s new Osprey, de- CMV-22B into fleet operations. The Osprey’s ability to take off ficials said at the time. But op- including Ankara’s acquisition of signed to replace the aging fleet of As a carrier onboard delivery and land like a helicopter but fly erations against ISIS have slowed aircraft, the Navy’s Osprey will as a turboprop aircraft should a Russian air defense system and over the past year. aircraft that ferry personnel and disagreements about strategy in supplies between the shore and move personnel, supplies, mail provide “significant increases in Vectrus provides day-to-day and other cargo to and from an capability and operational flex- Syria. base operations and maintenance carriers at sea, has taken flight Last month, Turkish President aircraft carrier. It can carry up to ibility over the C-2A,” according services at several locations for the first time, Boeing Co. and Recep Tayyip Erdogan threat- 6,000 pounds. to a Naval Air Systems Command across Turkey, according to the Bell Textron Inc. announced this ened to kick the U.S. military out week. Specific data on passenger ca- fact sheet. company’s website. pacity were unavailable Thurs- of Incirlik if Washington followed The CMV-22B Osprey is the “CMV-22B operations can be The company provides support day, but similar V-22s support up through with its own threat to im- Navy’s version of the tilt-rotor either shore-based, expedition- ranging from food services to civil to 24 troops with crews of three pose economic sanctions on the aircraft used by the Marine ary or sea-based,” the fact sheet engineering, mechanical mainte- or four. country. Corps and Air Force. The variant said. “The Osprey is a critical nance and aircraft support. The Navy in July 2018 awarded Vectrus did not respond to a re- was designed with increased fuel warfighting enabler, providing Bell Boeing about $2.85 billion to quest for comment about its deci- The installation has been run- capacity for long-range flights. the time-sensitive combat logis- sion to scale back at Incirlik. U.S. ning out of some food items at its develop and deliver 39 of the air- tics needed to support combat The CMV-22B has a range of craft, according to the Defense Air Forces in Europe said the cut- dining facility, though signs on operations.” 1,150 nautical miles, about 290 Department. The service plans to backs have not had an adverse ef- base have attributed that to cus- Compared to the MV-22B Os- nautical miles more than that deploy its first CMV-22B squad- fect on base operations or support toms issues at the Turkish border, prey, the Navy’s version also has of the Marine Corps’ MV-22B ron aboard the USS Carl Vinson services. airmen at Incirlik said. a “beyond line-of-sight high- Osprey. next year. “The 39th Air Base Wing de- frequency radio, improved fuel [email protected] The CMV-22B’s first flight took The contract was part of a $4.2 fines mission requirements, and Twitter: @john_vandiver place Tuesday at Bell’s Amarillo billion deal that also included 14 dump capability, a public address Vectrus determines how to sup- Assembly Center in Texas, ac- MV-22B aircraft for the Marine system for passengers and an im- port them,” USAFE said in a cording to the announcement. Corps, one CV-22B for the Air proved lighting system for cargo statement. The company will deliver the Force and four MV-22B Osprey loading,” according to the fact But Turkish union leaders are first CMV-22B to Air Test and for Japan, according to the De- sheet. crying foul because of canceled Evaluation Squadron 21 at Naval fense Department. The aircraft The MV-22B Osprey was first labor contracts at the base. Air Station Patuxent River in are expected to be delivered by deployed in 2007, and the Air Erdal Akalin, head of the Maryland for a developmental 2024. Force’s CV-22B Osprey followed union’s Adana branch, told Turk- test early this year. The Navy’s Osprey will replace two years later, according to a ish media that “these firings were The service in October estab- its aging C-2A Greyhound — in Navy fact sheet. not ethical and considering the lished the first Fleet Logistics use since the 1960s — by 2028. [email protected] economic circumstances that we Multi-Mission Wing, which will The newest Greyhounds in opera- Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos are in, people would be affected Soldier convicted of sexual assault gets new trial

BY NANCY MONTGOMERY But in June, the Army Court deemed inappropriate and were mitted a question to ask if a wit- Stars and Stripes of Criminal Appeals set aside the not asked. But the judge did not, ness believed “a pedophile can be verdict. as the defense requested, inquire rehabilitated?” VICENZA, Italy — A soldier The court decided that ques- further into the major’s state of That question showed the gun- convicted of sexually assaulting tions a major on the jury had for mind or remove her from the nery sergeant was biased, the his sleeping mother-in-law three a witness indicated the major had jury. Court of Appeals for the Armed years ago is being tried again made up her mind to find Hollen- That was a mistake, the Army Forces ruled, and the judge after an Army court tossed the beck guilty before the case was appellate court found. should have removed him from conviction because of a possibly completed. “We cannot over-emphasize the jury. Nash’s conviction and biased juror. “Do sexual predators look nor- the importance to both judges 18-year prison sentence were Spc. Brian K. Hollenbeck’s overturned. mal?” the major wanted to ask a and military justice practitioners new court-martial is scheduled to At Hollenbeck’s 2017 trial, forensic psychiatrist. “How com- of proactively identifying and ad- begin Tuesday. He was convicted DNA testing revealed his semen in 2017 after his mother-in-law mon is it for a sexual predator to dressing potential issues of panel on a pillowcase his mother-in-law testified she’d awakened during choose a family member as their member bias in a comprehensive gave to law enforcement. a visit to her daughter and son- victims?” fashion,” the court said in its But her daughter told the jury in-law to find evidence of sexual Jurors are instructed to keep an opinion. that she and Hollenbeck had sex activity and Hollenbeck standing open mind until a case is complete The Army court primarily cited on the pillow before her moth- off to her side, court documents and they begin deliberations. a 2012 appellate ruling to support er’s arrival and that she had not stated. Court-martial juries, unlike its decision. washed the pillowcase. Hollenbeck, assigned to U.S. those in most state courts, are al- That case involved Marine Hollenbeck’s defense argued Army Africa and winner of the lowed to submit written questions Staff Sgt. Jeremy J. Nash, con- that his mother-in-law’s medica- “Best Warrior” competition for during trial. Judges and lawyers victed in 2009 of long-term sex- tions caused her to hallucinate a the command in 2014, was sen- preview the questions and deter- ual abuse of three children and sexual assault that did not occur. tenced to a dishonorable dis- mine whether they’re allowable. possessing child pornography. A [email protected] charge and 3½ years in prison. The major’s questions were gunnery sergeant on the jury sub- Twitter: @montgomerynance Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 5 WAR ON TERRORISM Taliban kill officer; bomb CIA officials wept over waterboarding kills 2 troops BY TERRY MCDERMOTT gurney, Jessen would pour water lost their nerve. cluding Mohammed, who was Los Angeles Times onto a cloth Mitchell held over “They said that we were puss- waterboarded 183 times. He tes- Associated Press the prisoner’s mouth and nose. ies, that we had lost our spine,” tified that waterboarding was a The architect of the Central The water pour could last up to Mitchell testified. The CIA offi- step in a process; he urged the KABUL, Afghanistan — The Intelligence Agency’s post-9/11 20 seconds, then be paused, then cers said that if another attack by end of it for Abu Zubaydah be- Taliban ambushed and killed an interrogation program said on another 20 seconds, paused, then al-Qaida occurred, Mitchell and cause it had served its purpose. Afghan intelligence official in Wednesday that the waterboard- 40 seconds. The subjects feel as Jessen “would have the blood of Abu Zubaydah was cooperating, southern Helmand province as ing technique he employed was so though they are drowning. Typi- dead Americans on their hands.” he said, and might cease to coop- he was walking home from work gruesome that people — includ- cally, the subject spasms, expels Mitchell told the officers he erate if it were resumed. while a roadside bombing in the ing CIA officials — cried when water and snot, sometimes vomit, would continue only if they came He said that his objections to country’s north killed a military they witnessed it. and squirms and flops on the gur- and witnessed application of the specific harsh techniques weren’t commander and his bodyguard, James Mitchell testified at ney as if having a seizure. The waterboard, to “bring their rub- limited to Thailand. He later at- officials said on Thursday. a pretrial hearing in the case practice is nearly universally ber boots and come on down,” tempted to stop what he regarded The attacks were the latest vio- against Khalid Shaikh Moham- condemned as torture. which they did. as rogue interrogation techniques lence in Afghanistan even as the med, the confessed mastermind Mitchell used the technique on They assembled in Abu Taliban hold peace talks with a at another so-called black site of the Sept. 11, 2001 , attacks. at least three men, including Mo- Zubaydah’s cell, which Mitch- U.S. envoy tasked with finding in Afghanistan, he said. He con- Mohammed and four other de- hammed. This week, he testified ell described as small with an a resolution to the 18-year war, fronted an interrogator there fendants are charged with nearly that he would do it again if he be- unpleasant, musky odor. The America’s longest conflict. and later reported him to CIA 3,000 murders. lieved he had to, but also said that psychologists performed what In the Helmand attack, the of- Mitchell and another psycholo- headquarters. ficer, who headed the intelligence the results repulsed him. Mitchell said was a dialed-back gist, John “Bruce” Jessen, de- The hearing was interrupted department’s press office for the The first person to be subject- version of the technique. signed, oversaw and frequently several times on Wednesday when province, was ambushed late on ed to the method was Abu Zubay- “I don’t want to use the word participated in what the CIA dah, an al-Qaida functionary and ‘perfunctory’ for something that court security officers feared Wednesday, according to the pro- classified information was or was vincial police chief’s spokesman, termed enhanced interrogation the first so-called high-value horrible, but, yeah,” he said. techniques. Waterboarding, a detainee captured after 9/11. He It didn’t seem perfunctory to about to be revealed. They turned Zaman Hamdard. on a flashing red light — called An investigation was underway simulated drowning, was one of was waterboarded 83 times over the visitors, many of whom began the hockey light here — an action to find the perpetrators, Ham- them. a handful of sessions in August to cry. that also cuts the audio feed to dard added. Taliban spokesman To employ the method, a pris- 2002, according to an investiga- “Their decision after witness- Yousuf Ahmadi claimed respon- oner would be strapped to a tion by the Senate Select Commit- ing this is that we don’t need to do the gallery, where reporters and sibility for the attack. board placed on a modified gur- tee on Intelligence. this,” he said. visitors are seated. In at least one The roadside bombing in north- ney, tipped so that his head was After Abu Zubaydah started Mitchell has been a vigorous of the instances, the information ern Faryab province took place near the ground. Under President cooperating with interrogators defender of the torture program. thought to be classified — a CIA on Wednesday morning, killing George W. Bush, the Justice De- at a secret prison in Thailand in His description of himself as officer’s name — can be discov- the commandeer of the Afghan partment approved and issued 2002, Mitchell and Jessen sought playing a role to limit the use of ered in a simple Google search. army’s First Battalion and his guidelines for how to execute the to stop using the waterboard. Of- the program is confounding, es- Additionally, the name had been bodyguard, and wounding two method. ficers at CIA headquarters in Vir- pecially because he went on to spoken in open court the day other bodyguards. With guards steadying the ginia accused the two of having waterboard two more men, in- before. PAGE 6 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 MILITARY 45-day bar ban lifted in Vicenza

BY NANCY MONTGOMERY Stars and Stripes VICENZA, Italy — Italian prosecutors are investigating several U.S. paratroopers after one of them was accused of punching a local man, fracturing his jaw and breaking most of his teeth, the man’s lawyer said. The incident in Vicenza’s old town led the 173rd Airborne Bri- gade’s commander to put Contra MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS NICK BAUER/U.S. Navy Pescherie Vecchie, a street home to several popular bars, off-limits A young boy watches as the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego following a to brigade soldiers for 45 days. deployment. The city will become home to three Nimitz-class carriers, including the Abraham Lincoln, The ban on soldiers visiting boosting the economy up $1.6 billion per year. the street expired last week, but other potential measures will be discussed at an upcoming disci- San Diego expects economic boom plinary review board meeting, NANCY MONTGOMERY/Stars and Stripes brigade spokesman Maj. Chris Bradley said. Blue Bar was among the Bradley declined further com- establishments put off limits as it becomes home to 3 carriers ment on the incident, citing to soldiers from the 173rd BY ANDREW DYER rector of the San Diego Military Along with the strain on the the Italian investigation. Ital- Airborne Brigade for 45 days. The San Diego Union-Tribune Advisory Council, compares to a housing market, two more carri- ian prosecutor Hans Roderich new company bringing thousands ers — and the thousands of daily Blattner could not be reached for said. San Diego is poised to become of jobs to San Diego. commuters that come with them comment. The same group of soldiers the home port of three Nimitz- “We’re all the way down to one — will strain the roads in and out The soldiers involved in the was suspected of being involved class nuclear aircraft carriers in (carrier), so to go up to three, it’s of Coronado. Nov. 28 incident have not been in other violent confrontations in 2020, tripling the carrier foot- a big impact,” Balmert said. “If Kevin Dixon, a spokesman for named but were identified by city the city, she said. print in the region and bringing a it were a company opening with Naval Air Station North Island, surveillance camera video. Some The attack is the latest high- $1.6 billion per year boost to the several thousand people, it would said the Navy had a plan to allevi- of them are African American profile incident in recent years local economy. be big news — they buy homes, and said they were responding to involving Italy-based U.S. troops. ate some of the traffic. The additional ships and the rent places to live and buy cars.” “The Navy will implement the being called racial slurs, said an In November, 173rd Brigade roughly 3,000 sailors attached to The military advisory council staggering of carrier work day official who spoke on condition of Staff Sgt. Tyrekie Meyer was sen- each will bring additional strain commissions the annual econom- start times when two carriers are anonymity. tenced to four years in prison for to an already tight housing mar- ic impact study. in port,” Dixon said in an email. But the injured man’s lawyer, the 2017 rape of an Italian woman ket and may threaten more traf- The newly arriving sailors will “In addition, the Navy has agreed Alessandra Bocchi, said her cli- at a house party. In 2018, local fic on the already congested city be entering a housing market to explore funding options and ent never talked to the soldiers. police responded to a murder- of Coronado streets, Interstate that’s already strained, said Gary road improvements at four in- The 21-year-old student was at- suicide involving a retired major 5 and the San Diego-Coronado London, a San Diego land use tersections (and) will continue to tacked after talking with a friend who killed his wife. Bridge. economist. subsidize transit and vanpooling who, when asked how he got his U.S. Army Garrison Italy Currently, only the Theodore “The market is very con- for military and civilians working black eye, told him he’d gotten has over the past year stepped Roosevelt is based in San Diego. strained right now,” London said. into a fight with U.S. soldiers, up efforts to keep troops out of However, that will soon change, “Occupancy in San Diego Coun- on the base.” Bocchi said. trouble. as the Abraham Lincoln arrived ty is at 95%. In terms of units that North Island has not seen three As the two spoke, Bocchi said, A year ago, Custom Club was in San Diego today, after com- are affordable to sailors, we have carriers at the base since 2010, a group of about 10 soldiers placed off-limits after “more than pleting a record-setting 10-month an absolute shortage. They’re not when the Carl Vinson, Ronald appeared. a dozen cases of soldiers being around-the-world deployment. profitable for builders to build Reagan and Nimitz were all sta- One of the soldiers crouched in hurt, robbed and taken advan- And the Carl Vinson, which them.” tioned there, said Cmdr. Ron a wrestling stance and, flanked tage of,” said James Brooks, U.S. is undergoing maintenance in Much of the new housing in Flanders, a Naval Air Forces by others in the group, punched Army Garrison Italy spokesman. Bremerton, Wash., will be return- the county, according to London, spokesman. her client in the face, she said. In late 2018, garrison military ing to San Diego this summer. is built for the upper-end of the Nimitz-class carriers have a “Our client has had three op- police and Italian Carabinieri According to the 2019 San market. service life of 50 years. The Navy erations. They had to rebuild his began doing joint, late-night pa- Diego Military Economic Impact “It puts a measurable strain frequently shifts carrier home face,” she said. “He has two tita- trols on weekends twice monthly Study, each aircraft carrier based on the San Diego housing mar- ports as the ships require exten- nium plates” and lost most of his to night spots deemed problematic in San Diego generates up to $800 ket when (sailors) come in, and sive and periodic maintenance, teeth in the attack, she said. after a review of police reports. million in gross regional product. we haven’t really stepped up as a including a one-time mid-life Another Italian man’s ribs were [email protected] Mark Balmert, a retired rear local economy to fully accommo- overhaul in Virginia, where their broken during the fight, Bocchi Twitter:@montgomerynance admiral and the executive di- date the demand,” London said. nuclear reactors are refueled. Esper: New security measures after Fla. attack should give assurance

BY TARA COPP tary students in the United States and led retary coin. NAS Pensacola trains 60,000 interna- McClatchy Washington Bureau to the expulsion of 21 for various offenses He later told reporters that additional tional students a year. Kinsella said the including access to child pornography and security measures, including adding rov- additional security measures are “just NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, supporting anti-U.S. sentiment. ing patrols, assigning international stu- the beginning” and each military service Fla. — Defense Secretary Mark Esper on In the weeks after the Pensacola attack, dents more restricted card access entry branch will “dive in a little bit more” to see Wednesday acknowledged that a deadly the Pentagon has rolled out additional safe- privileges and more in-depth vetting of what additional safety requirements might shooting at this Florida military base had guards, including prohibitions on interna- their social media postings should provide be needed. raised concerns about international stu- tional students having access to firearms military families a “much higher degree of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who was at dents, but said new security measures and continued monitoring while they are confidence” that their bases are secure. the base with Esper, praised the interna- should provide a “much higher degree of in the United States. International students At Pensacola, base commander Navy tional training program for building al- confidence.” are still restricted from flight training. Capt. Tim Kinsella has held 25 town halls liances, but said, “at the same time, we On Dec. 6, a Saudi pilot training at NAS During his visit to Pensacola, Esper with concerned residents. While he said cannot be bringing people over here who Pensacola as part of an international pro- met with first responders who ran into most are supportive of the international want to do things like this to our country. gram opened fire, killing three U.S. ser- the building and returned fire, killing the students, “there’s a natural apprehen- So the fact they (Pentagon leadership) vice members. The shooting prompted a shooter. “Thank you for all of your cour- sion. What are we doing to make the base are taking action on this I think is very review by the Pentagon of all Saudi mili- age,” he said, handing each a Defense Sec- safer?” significant.” Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 7 MIDEAST Iran: In push for Iraq agenda, Tehran has long supported attacks by anti-US militias

FROM FRONT PAGE expert with The Century Founda- New Year’s Eve attack on the U.S. tion think tank. “If Iraqis them- Embassy compound in Baghdad selves are voting out U.S. troops, by Iran-supported militias in the it looks a lot better for Iran than wake of U.S. airstrikes that killed if Iran is a puppet master in Iraq 25 militiamen along the border trying to get rid of them — and on with Syria. Iran might simply try top of that it would be a more last- to use the march to telegraph its ing decision.” intention to keep up the pressure U.S. Secretary of State Mike on U.S. troops in Iraq. Pompeo bluntly rejected the call But experts say Iran can be for the troops’ removal, instead counted on to try to seize what saying Washington would “con- it sees as an opportunity to push tinue the conversation with the its agenda in Iraq, despite a con- Iraqis about what the right struc- tinuing uprising that is targeting ture is.” government corruption as well as Prime Minister Adel Abdul- Iranian influence in the country. Mahdi strongly supported the “Iran is unconstrained by con- resolution, but since then has said siderations of Iraqi sovereignty, it will be up to the next govern- domestic public opinion, or legal- ment to deal with the issue, and ity when compared to the West- there are indications he has been /AP ern democracies,” said David working behind the scenes to VAHID SALEMI Des Roches, an expert with The help keep foreign troops in the Women walk past a banner of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Tehran, Iran, Arab Gulf States Institute in country. this month. Soleimani was killed in Iraq by a U.S. drone, and the attack has stoked anti-Americanism Washington. After closed-door meetings that Tehran now hopes it can exploit to help realize the goal of getting U.S. troops out of Iraq. “This is Iran’s strategic advan- with German diplomats last week, German Foreign Minister tage; they should be expected to American forces withdrew there were growing calls in na- grassroots mobilization. Heiko Maas said the prime min- press it.” from Iraq in 2011 but returned in tionwide protests across sec- The Tahrir Square protesters ister had assured them that he A withdrawal of U.S. troops 2014 at the invitation of the gov- tarian lines, which started in initially rejected that call, saying had “great interest” in keeping from Iraq would be a victory for ernment to help battle ISIS after October centered in Baghdad’s they want the escalating conflict the Bundeswehr military contin- Iran, and Tehran has long pur- the extremist group seized vast Tahrir Square, for the end of all between Iran and the U.S. off of gent and others part of the anti- sued a two-pronged strategy of areas in the north and west of the foreign influence in the country. Iraqi soil. Islamic State coalition in Iraq. supporting anti-U.S. militias that country. A U.S.-led coalition pro- The demonstrations also targeted Since then, al-Sadr has reached The U.S., meantime, said it had carry out attacks, as well as ex- vided crucial air support as Iraqi government corruption and poor out to them directly, saying the resumed joint operations with erting political pressure on Iraqi forces, including Iran-backed public services. demonstrations against the gov- Iraqi forces, albeit on a more lim- lawmakers sympathetic to its militias, regrouped and drove Friday’s march called for by al- ernment and against the Ameri- ited basis than before. cause. ISIS out in a costly three-year Sadr is expected to redirect the can troops are “two lights from Trump met Iraqi President Despite usually trying to keep campaign. There are currently focus onto the U.S. troops. The a single lamp,” and it is not yet Barham Saleh on Wednesday on attacks at a level below what some 5,200 American troops in cleric, who also leads the Sairoon clear whether that might con- the sidelines of the World Eco- might provoke an American re- the country. bloc in parliament, derives much vince them to participate in the nomic Forum in Davos, Switzer- sponse, Iran-backed Kataeb Hez- Even before the drone strike, of his political capital through march. bollah fired a barrage of rockets land, and said Washington and at a military base in Kirkuk in Baghdad have had “a very good December, killing a U.S. con- relationship” and that the two tractor and wounding several countries had a “host of very diffi- U.S. and Iraqi troops. The U.S. cult things to discuss.” Saleh said responded first with deadly air- they have shared common inter- strikes on Iran-affiliated militia ests including the fight against bases in western Iraq and Syria, extremism, regional stability and then followed with the Jan. 3 an independent Iraq. drone attack that killed Maj. Gen. In a sign that bodes well for Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s most NATO’s continuing mission in powerful military officer, along the country, Iraq’s deputy foreign with Iraqi militia commander minister went to Brussels last Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis as they week for talks with Secretary- left Baghdad’s airport. General Jens Stoltenberg on the The severity of the U.S. re- alliance’s presence in Iraq. sponse surprised Iran and oth- The mixed message of publicly ers, and it had the unanticipated calling for the troops to go but pri- result of bolstering Tehran’s po- vately wanting them to stay is an litical approach by prompting the indication of Iran’s strong influ- Iraqi parliament to pass the non- ence, particularly among its fel- binding resolution pushed by pro- low Shiite Muslims, Des Roches Iran political factions calling for said. the expulsion of all foreign troops “For any Iraqi politician in from the country. In response, Baghdad — particularly a (Shiite) President Donald Trump has politician — to defy Iran openly is threatened sanctions on Iraq. to risk political as well as physical “What they want to do is get rid death,” he said. “So we shouldn’t of U.S. troops in what they see as a be surprised if the public and the legitimate political manner,” said private lines espoused by Iraqi Dina Esfandiary, a London-based politicians differ.”

‘ If Iraqis themselves are voting out U.S. troops, it looks a lot better for Iran than if Iran is a puppet master in Iraq trying to get rid of them — and on top of that it would be a more lasting decision. ’ Dina Esfandiary a London-based expert with The Century Foundation think tank PAGE 8 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 NATION Dems put focus on charge of abuse of power

Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Democrats declared that “no president” has ever abused power the way Donald Trump did in his Ukraine dealings as they opened their second day of arguments Thursday in the historic impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. The Democratic prosecutors pressing their case before skeptical Republican senators are focused on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, arguing Trump sought a political investigation from Ukraine for his own gain to sway the 2020 election in his favor. JULIO CORTEZ/AP “The president’s conduct is wrong. It is illegal. It is danger- Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, right, arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington for the ous,” Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on Thursday. J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE /AP York, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, told the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Visitors thinned from the gal- senators. Schumer emphasizes a point as leries, one briefly interrupting “No president has ever used he speaks to reporters about in protest and being removed by his office to compel a foreign na- progress in the impeachment Capitol police. tion to help him cheat in our elec- trial Thursday . The impeachment trial is set tions,” he said. “Prior presidents against the backdrop of the 2020 would be shocked to the core by the president in the midst of his election. All four senators who such conduct, and rightly so.” reelection campaign. are Democratic presidential can- Republican senators, who hold The Democrats’ challenge is didates are off the campaign trail, a majority in the chamber and clear as they try to convince not seated as jurors. will vote on Trump’s conviction just the senators but an American A new poll from The Associ- or acquittal, exhibited no shock. public divided over the Republi- ated Press-NORC Center for Pub- The Democrats were putting can president in an election year. lic Affairs Research showed the forward “admirable presenta- The top Senate Democrat, public slightly more likely to say tions,” said Roy Blunt of Missouri. Chuck Schumer, acknowledged the Senate should convict and re- “But they’ve basically got about Thursday that many senators “remove Trump from office than to one hour of presentation, and they ally don’t want to be here.” say it should not, 45% to 40%. But gave it six times on Tuesday and But Schumer said Schiff has a sizable percentage, 14%, said eight times yesterday. There’s been outlining a compelling they didn’t know enough to have just not much new here.” case about Trump’s pressure on an opinion. Rep. Adam Schiff, the Demo- Ukraine and the scheme to cover One issue with wide agreement: cratic chairman of the House In- up the charges and many Repub- Trump should allow top aides to telligence Committee, agreed as licans are hearing it for only the appear as witnesses at the trial. he stood before restless senators first time. He contended they About 7 in 10 said so, including forced to sit silently for another can’t help but be “glued” to his majorities of Republicans and long day there would be “some testimony. STEVE HELBER/AP Democrats, according to the poll. repetition of information” from Once reluctant to take on im- The strategy of more witness- the overview heard on day one. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to a luncheon prior peachment during an election es, though, seemed all but settled. But he promised a stitching to- to the start of the impeachment trial Thursday. year, Democrats are now march- Republicans rejected Democratic gether of the facts to an inevitable ing toward a decision by the Sen- efforts to get Trump aides includ- conclusion. ate that the American public also take, but Trump’s team promises Trump from office to “protect ing former national security ad- “You’ve now heard hundreds of will judge. They are one-third of not only to defend the president our democracy.” viser John Bolton, Secretary of hours of depositions and live tes- the way through 24 hours of open- but to take apart the Democrats’ Holding the room proved dif- State Mike Pompeo and acting timony from the House,” Schiff ing arguments. case. The Senate is expected to ficult. Most senators sat at their chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, to said. “We will now show these Trump blasted the proceedings take only Sunday off and push desks throughout, as the rules facts and many others and how in a Thursday morning tweet, de- into next week. stipulate, though some stretched testify in back-to-back votes ear- they are interwoven ... to a find- claring them the “Most unfair & “There’s a lot of things I’d like their legs, standing behind the lier this week. ing of guilt and conviction.” corrupt hearing in Congressional to rebut,” said Trump lawyer Jay desks or against the back wall Senators were likely to repeat House Democrats impeached history!” Sekulow at the Capitol, “and we of the chamber. Sometimes they that rejection next week, shutting Trump last month, arguing Campaigning in Iowa, Biden will rebut.” yawned. out any chance of new testimony. he abused his office by asking said, “People ask the question, After that senators will face the Republicans sometimes qui- Republicans remained eager Ukraine to investigate political ‘Isn’t the president going to be question of whether they do, or etly smirked at the presentation for a swift trial. rival Joe Biden while withholding stronger and harder to beat if he do not, want to call witnesses to from Schiff and the lesser-known Yet Trump’s legal team passed crucial military aid. survives this?’ Yes, probably. But testify. House Democrats prosecuting on an opportunity to file a motion They also charged him with Congress has no choice.” He said On the first day of opening the case. to dismiss the case on Wednes- obstructing Congress by refusing senators must cast their votes and arguments, Schiff appealed to Nearing nine long hours of ar- day, an acknowledgment that to turn over documents or allow “live with that in history.” senators not to be “cynical” about guments, the empty seats became there were not enough Republi- officials to testify in the House Each side has up to three days to politics, but to draw on the intent glaringly apparent. can votes to support it. probe. present its case. After the House of the nation’s Founding Fathers Sen. Dianne Feinstein D-Calif., The White House legal team, Republicans have defended prosecutors finish, likely Friday, in providing the remedy of im- was under the weather and left in its court filings and presenta- Trump’s actions as appropriate the president’s lawyers will have peachment and removal. early. tions, has not disputed Trump’s and cast the process as a politi- as much as 24 hours. It’s unclear He spoke directly to Repub- Some lawmakers dashed down actions. But the lawyers insist the cally motivated effort to weaken how much time they will actually licans to join in voting to oust the hall to appear on television. president did nothing wrong. Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 9 NATION Trump to add more countries to travel ban

Associated Press condition of anonymity to discuss Trump told reporters at the Muslim nations: Iran, Libya, So- processes to try to pass legal ongoing negotiations. World Economic Forum in Davos, malia, Syria and Yemen, as well muster. Under the current sys- WASHINGTON — President The tentative list featured Switzerland, that he’s doing it to as Venezuela and North Korea. tem, restrictions are targeted at Donald Trump said Wednesday countries that Homeland Securi- the U.S. would soon be imposing Belarus, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, protect the United States. But it allows exceptions, in- Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan and “We’re adding a couple of coun- cluding for students and those ty says fail to share sufficient in- visa restrictions on more coun- formation with the U.S. or haven’t tries — though it’s not clear yet Tanzania, according to the offi- tries to it,” he said. “We have to who have established “significant cials and a person familiar with be safe. Our country has to be contacts” in the U.S. And it rep- taken necessary security precau- how many nations will be affect- tions, such as issuing electronic ed by his expansion of the travel the draft proposal. But several safe. You see what’s going on in resents a significant softening countries are believed to have the world. Our country has to be from Trump’s initial order, which passports with biometric infor- ban. mation and sharing information t a ken ac t io n or demo n s t r at e d g o o d safe. So we have a very strong had suspended travel from Iraq, Seven additional nations were about travelers’ terror-related listed in a draft of the proposed faith efforts to comply in order to travel ban and we’ll be adding a Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and and criminal histories. restrictions — but the countries avoid inclusion, the officials said. few countries to it.” Yemen for 90 days, blocked refu- Iraq, Sudan and Chad had been were notified by Homeland Se- The steps include better border Five of the countries on the gee admissions for 120 days and affected by the original order, curity officials that they could security, better sharing of iden- draft list have either Muslim suspended travel from Syria. which the Supreme Court upheld avoid being included if they make tification information among na- majorities or substantial Muslim That order was immediately in a 5-4 vote after the adminis- changes before the announce- tions and better travel document minorities. blocked by the courts, prompt- tration released a watered-down ment is made, according to two security, one official said. It’s not The current ban suspends im- ing a months-long effort by the version intended to withstand administration officials who clear how many nations will wind migrant and non-immigrant visas administration to develop clear legal scrutiny. They were not part spoke to The Associated Press on up on the final list. to applicants from five majority- standards and federal review of the pared-down version. President Entitlement again sets cuts possible new record for future Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President for tweets Donald Trump appeared to sug- Associated Press gest in a television interview Wednesday that he’s willing to WASHINGTON — President consider entitlement cuts in the Donald Trump set a presidential future, a move that would mark record for activity on his favorite a tectonic shift from his stance social media platform Wednes- during his 2016 run for the White day, tweeting and retweeting at length about the Senate impeach- House. ment trial, the Democrats who Trump suggested he was open want to replace him and much, to a cut in social safety net ben- much more. efits, such as Medicare and Social By 4:25 p.m. , Trump had bar- Security, in comments during a reled through his previous record CNBC interview on the sidelines of 123 Twitter postings in a day of the World Economic Forum in that he set a little over a month EVAN VUCCI/AP Davos, Switzerland. ago, according to Factba.se, a ser- President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, While Trump has repeat- vice that compiles and analyzes on Wednesday . That day, he broke the record for the number of presidential tweets in a single day — a edly talked up strong economic data on Trump’s presidency. mark he set the previous month. growth, the federal budget deficit Trump’s previous record for has swollen as his administration tweets on a single day during January 2015, according to Fact- ET (6 a.m. to 7 a.m. in Davos). ating Rep. Adam Schiff, one of the has pressed for tax cuts and in- his time in the White House was ba.se. Most of his tweeting that The vast majority of his post- House Democratic impeachment creased government spending. set on Dec. 12, 2019, the day the day was dedicated to plugging his ings to his more than 71 million managers, and a retweet of a pro- Asked if entitlement cuts would House Judiciary Committee reality television show. followers were retweets of mes- vocative image posted by White ever be on his agenda, Trump opened its marathon session to Trump, who began his day in sages, videos and images from responded, “At some point, they approve two articles of impeach- House social media director Dan Davos, Switzerland, where he Republican lawmakers and other will be.” ment against the president. was attending the World Econom- backers haranguing Democrats Scavino that shows Trump walk- As a candidate for the White Trump set his all-time record ic Forum, started his Wednesday over the impeachment trial. ing in front of a fiery scene meant for tweets in a day before he be- morning by hammering out 41 His barrage of tweets included to symbolize the incineration of House, Trump stood apart from came president, with 161 posts in tweets between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m. plenty of incendiary posts excori- the “Deep State.” much of the GOP primary field as he vowed to oppose cuts to So- cial Security and Medicare, while also ensuring every American had health coverage. Rollback of water protections nearly completed In the CNBC interview, Trump called tackling entitlement spend- BY ELLEN KNICKMEYER tury-old Clean Water Act. The administration says the more contaminants in waterways ing “the easiest of all things” Associated Press A draft version of the rule re- changes will allow farmers to or simply fill them in, damaging and suggested higher economic leased earlier would end federal plow their fields without fear of habitat for wildlife and making it growth would make it easier to re- WASHINGTON — The Trump oversight for up to half of the unintentionally straying over the more difficult and expensive for duce spending on the programs. administration was expected to nation’s wetlands and one-fifth of banks of a federally protected dry downstream communities to treat “Well, we’re going — we’re announce completion as soon the country’s streams, environ- creek, bog or ditch. drinking water to make it safe. going to look,” Trump said. “We as Thursday of one of its most mental groups warned. That in- However, the government’s “This administration’s elimi- also have assets that we’ve never momentous environmental roll- cludes some waterways that have own figures show it is real estate nating clean water protections to had. I mean we’ve never had backs, removing federal protec- been federally protected for de- developers and those in other non- protect polluters instead of pro- growth like this.” tions for millions of miles of the cades under the Clean Water Act. farm business sectors who take tecting people,” said Blan Hol- Asked for clarification follow- country’s streams, arroyos and Trump has portrayed farmers ing the interview, White House wetlands. — a highly valued constituency out the most permits for imping- man, a senior attorney with the The changes, launched by of the Republican Party and one ing on wetlands and waterways Southern Environmental Law spokesman Judd Deere noted President Donald Trump when popular with the public — as the — and stand to reap the biggest Center. there had been “no benefit cuts” he took office, sharply scale back main beneficiaries of the rollback. regulatory and financial relief. The Trump administration has under Trump and said the presi- the government’s interpretation He has claimed farmers gathered Environmental groups and targeted a range of environmental dent has kept “his commitment to of which waterways qualify for around him wept with gratitude many former environmental reg- protections for rollbacks. Trump the most vulnerable Americans, protection against pollution and when he signed an order for the ulators say the change will allow says his aim is to ease regulatory especially those who depend on development under the half-cen- rollback in February 2017. industry and developers to dump burdens on businesses. Medicare and Social Security.” PAGE 10 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 NATION Va. man gets Court seems to probation, fine for theft of dog tags favor religious BY MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. — A Vir- ginia National Guard sergeant was sentenced Wednesday to 18 schools funding months of supervised probation for stealing World War II-era dog tags from the National Archives BY MARK SHERMAN stitution violates their religious and Records Administration in Associated Press freedom under the U.S. Consti- tution. Several conservative jus- Maryland. WASHINGTON — The Su- tices appeared to agree. U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas preme Court’s conservative ma- “It’s permissible to discrimi- DiGirolamo also ordered Robert jority appeared ready Wednesday nate on the basis of religion,” Jus- Rumsby, 30, of Fredericksburg, to reinvigorate a Montana schol- tice Samuel Alito told the state’s Va., to pay a $5,000 fine. Rumsby arship program and make it lawyer, Adam Unikowsky. “That’s had faced a maximum sentence easier to use public money to pay what you’re saying.” of one year of incarceration after for religious schooling in many Justice Brett Kavanaugh, pleading guilty in November to one misdemeanor count of theft. states. whose two daughters attend Cath- JESSICA GRESKO/AP The court was sharply divided olic schools, referred to the “gro- Rumsby told investigators he along ideological lines in argu- tesque religious bigotry” against Kendra Espinoza of Kalispell, Mont., center, stands Wednesday took dog tags that belonged to four U.S. airmen killed in plane ments over a provision in Mon- Catholics that he said motivated with her daughters Naomi and Sarah outside the Supreme Court in crashes in 1944, according to a tana’s Constitution that bars state the original adoption of the Mon- Washington. Espinoza is the lead plaintiff in a case the court heard criminal complaint. Rumsby’s aid to religious schools. Montana tana provision and others like it Wednesday on state aid to religious schools. wife is the great-niece of one of is among 37 states with similar in the 1800s, although Montana’s grade. Recent rulings from the Su- the deceased airmen. Rumsby “no aid” clauses for religious constitution was redone in 1972. After the hourlong arguments, preme Court, which now includes said he gave that airman’s dog education. The liberal justices saw the it appeared that the state could Trump appointees Neil Gorsuch tags to his wife’s grandmother as Chief Justice John Roberts took case very differently. Justice prevail only if the justices were to and Kavanaugh, have favored a Christmas gift and gave another the bench with his colleagues Ruth Bader Ginsburg was among decide if Espinoza and the other religion-based discrimination airman’s dog tags to a relative of at 10 a.m., showing no ill effects those who said that by ending the parents who sued did not have claims. that serviceman, the complaint from a long day Tuesday presid- program for private secular and religious schools alike, the Mon- the right, or legal standing, to be In 2014, the justices allowed says. ing over the impeachment trial of tana court was treating all par- in court. Roberts asked one ques- family-held for-profit businesses The magistrate said Rumsby’s President Donald Trump in the ents the same. “So where’s the tion along those lines. with religious objections to get sentence is designed to promote Senate, which Roberts gaveled to harm?” Ginsburg asked. But on the larger issues of dis- out from under a requirement to respect for the law and serve as a close just eight hours earlier. Richard Komer, representing crimination against the parents, pay for contraceptives for women a deterrent to protect “national Like other conservatives, Rob- the parents, said that ending the the chief justice at one point covered under their health insur- treasures” stored at the National erts questioned a state Supreme program for everyone was, in es- pressed Unikowsky to explain ance plans. Archives. Court ruling that struck down a sence, a fig leaf intended to mask why the court’s analysis of allega- In 2017, the court ruled for a “They are there for everyone’s scholarship program for private discrimination against parents tions of religious discrimination Missouri church that had been benefit,” DiGirolamo said. K-12 education that also makes who prefer religious education would be any different from a case excluded from state grants to put Defense attorney Peter Fayne donors eligible for up to $150 in for their children. involving racial discrimination. softer surfaces in playgrounds. said Rumsby wasn’t motivated state tax credits. The scholar- Kendra Espinoza, the lead Roberts said no one would de- The Supreme Court also has by greed or self-interest when he ships can be used at both secular plaintiff, and her two daughters, fend shutting down all public upheld some school voucher pro- took the dog tags from the College and religious schools, but almost Naomi and Sarah, came to the swimming pools “because a high- grams and state courts have rati- Park, M d., facility. all the recipients attend religious court from Kalispell, Mont . The er percentage of African Ameri- fied others. But other state courts “His heart and intent were in schools. children attend Stillwater Chris- cans come and use the pools.” have relied on constitutional pro- the right place, but he accepts Parents who sued to preserve tian School, where Espinoza said “No, of course not,” Unikowsky visions banning the allocation of full responsibility for the grave the program, created by the leg- she receives financial aid to af- said. public funds to religious institu- mistake he made,” Fayne said. islature in 2015, argue that the ford the tuition of $7,735 a year “How is that different than reli- tions to strike down school choice Rumsby, who cradled his infant “no-aid“ clause in the state con- for kindergarten through eighth gion?” Roberts asked. programs. daughter in his arms during the hearing, said in a letter submitted to the court that he had asked Na- tional Archives officials in 2011 if dog tags and other personal items Ariz. bill could allow building private border wall could be released to soldiers’ relatives. He said he didn’t get a re- BY JONATHAN J. COOPER do is an advisory board member sponse to his written request. Associated Press for the group, We Build the Wall. “I have not stood my tallest Art Del Cueto, vice president with the actions that have landed PHOENIX — The Arizona of the union representing Border me here today, but in my honest Legislature would let property Patrol agents, also urged lawmak- and humble opinion, (neither) has owners along the U.S.-Mexico ers to advance the bill. NARA,” he wrote. border build a wall without seek- Most of Arizona’s borderlands Richard Christian Naylor, ing a city or county construction are publicly owned and would not NARA’s deputy chief operating permit under a measure that ad- officer, said all four of the dog be subject to the streamlined per- vanced Wednesday. tags that Rumsby stole have been mitting process. But Democrats Republicans on the House recovered. questioned whether it was worth Federal Relations Committee “The items stolen by Mr. Rums- approved the measure in a 4-3 eliminating local control over by are unique and irreplaceable,” party-line vote, saying state and construction projects to advance he said. “Ultimately, it is the local officials shouldn’t be able to a barrier they say is ineffective at American people who are most throw up barriers if they’re phil- stopping drug traffickers. greatly victimized when artifacts osophically opposed to building a “I don’t believe a border wall, are stolen.” border wall, a signature promise no matter how tall you build it, is Rumsby isn’t the first visitor MATT YORK/AP of President Donald Trump. going to stop anything,” said Rep. to be accused of stealing from “We all know President Trump Arizona has approved a measure to allow property owners along the Alma Hernandez, a Democrat the National Archives facility in can’t do everything on his own,” border to build a wall without permits. from Tucson. College Park. Antonin DeHays, said Rep. Warren Petersen, a Gil- There’s no indication that state a French historian and author, bert Republican and the House the wall on their property.” nonprofit organization that en- or local regulations have pre- was sentenced in April 2018 to majority leader who sponsored Tom Tancredo, a former Colo- countered red tape from local vented Arizona landowners from one year in prison after plead- the legislation. “There’s private rado Republican congressman officials when it built a border building a wall on their own prop- ing guilty to stealing at least 291 companies, private property own- and high-profile anti-illegal im- wall on private land near the New erty, said Rep. Reginald Bolding, dog tags and other relics, most of ers who are willing to help build migration advocate, pointed to a Mexico-Texas state line. Tancre- a Democrat from Laveen. which he sold . Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 11 NATION US updates rules limiting visas for pregnant women

Associated Press coming over the U.S.-Mexico border as part of a broader immigra- WASHINGTON — The Trump tion crackdown. Those women administration on Thursday pub- were initially part of a “vulner- lished new visa rules aimed at able” group that included others restricting “birth tourism,” in like small children who were al- JOHN HANNA/AP which women travel to the United lowed in, while tens of thousands Members of a Kansas House committee indicate whether they want to be recorded as voting yes or no States to give birth so their chil- of other asylum seekers have dren can have U.S. citizenship. on a proposed amendment to the state constitution on abortion with thumbs-up and thumbs-down signs been returned over the border to on Wednesday at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Applicants will be denied tour- wait out their cases in Mexico. ist visas if they are determined by President Donald Trump’s ad- consular officers to be coming to ministration has been restrict- the U.S. primarily to give birth, ing all forms of immigration, but according to the rules in the Fed- Trump has been particularly Abortion rights backers unsure eral Register. It is a bigger hurdle plagued by the issue of birthright to overcome, proving they are citizenship — anyone born in the traveling to the U.S. because they U.S. is considered a citizen, under of strategy in Kansas battle have a medical need and not just the Constitution. The Republican because they want to give birth president has railed against the BY JOHN HANNA here. Those with medical needs Wednesday, and either chamber abortion groups believe they have practice and threatened to end it, Associated Press or both could debate them next the best chance of passage. will be treated like other foreign- but scholars and members of his ers coming to the U.S. for medical week. “We do have a sense of ur- administration have said it’s not TOPEKA, Kan. — Abortion Abortion rights lawmakers are gency,” said Kansas Senate treatment and must prove they so easy to do. rights backers grappled with how wrestling with a dilemma: Do President Susan Wagle, a Wichita have the money to pay for it — in- Regulating tourist visas for to derail a proposed anti-abor- they bet on the measure being ob- Republican. cluding transportation and living pregnant women is one way to tion amendment to the state con- jectionable enough to fail if it’s left Supporters will need two-thirds expenses. get at the issue, but it raises ques- stitution. Abortion foes marked alone, or do they try to rewrite it majorities in both chambers for a The practice of traveling to the tions about how officers would Wednesday’s anniversary of to make it more palatable — and proposed constitutional amend- U.S. to give birth is fundamen- determine whether a woman is the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. risk helping it get on the ballot? ment to go on the statewide ballot. tally legal, although there are pregnant. Wade decision by advancing two “I’m not sure what the strategy A simple majority of voters must scattered cases of authorities ar- And critics of the new policy versions of the proposal in the Re- is,” said state Rep. Jim Ward, a then approve it. resting operators of birth tourism say it could put pregnant women publican-controlled Legislature. Wichita Democrat. Abortion rights advocates agencies for visa fraud or tax eva- at risk. Top GOP lawmakers want to The debate played out as doz- argue that however the proposed sion. And women are often hon- Consular officers don’t have amend the state constitution to ens of abortion opponents came amendment is worded, it repre- est about their intentions when the right to ask during visa inter- overturn a Kansas Supreme Court to the Statehouse to mark the 47th sents a step toward an eventual applying for visas and even show views whether a woman is preg- decision last year declaring ac- anniversary of the Roe decision attempt to ban abortion. signed contracts with doctors and nant or intends to become so. But cess to abortion a “fundamental” in 1973, which legalized abortion Yet some abortion rights law- hospitals. they would still have to determine right under the state constitution. across the nation. Since then, the makers said they couldn’t formu- The State Department “does whether a visa applicant would be The amendment would declare court has allowed states to enact late a good strategy on stopping a not believe that visiting the Unit- coming to the U.S. primarily to that the Kansas Constitution does restrictions if they don’t put an proposed constitutional amend- ed States for the primary purpose give birth. not “secure” a right to abortion “undue burden” on women seek- ment until they saw its exact of obtaining U.S. citizenship for a Birth tourism is a lucrative and allow legislators to regulate ing abortions. language. Anti-abortion groups child, by giving birth in the Unit- business in both the U.S. and it as far as federal court decisions Top Republicans are seeking unveiled it last week. ed States — an activity commonly abroad. Companies take out ad- allow. to put a proposed amendment on “It’s kind of new to us, which referred to as ‘birth tourism’ — is vertisements and charge up to House and Senate committees the ballot in the August primary way they were going to go,” said a legitimate activity for pleasure $80,000 to facilitate the practice, approved separate but identi- election, when the electorate gen- House Minority Leader Tom Saw- or of a recreational nature,” ac- offering hotel rooms and medical cal versions of the measure on erally leans to the right and anti- yer, another Wichita Democrat. cording to the new rules, which care. Many of the women travel take effect Friday. from Russia and China to give While the new rules deal spe- birth in the U.S. cifically with birth tourism, the The U.S. has been cracking Trump administration also has down on the practice since before Federal government backs Ohio turned away pregnant women Trump took office. on Down syndrome abortion law

Trump to attend March for Associated Press to Life, federal attorneys also told providers. the court the law protects against The law would specifically COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fed- discrimination based on disabil- outlaw abortions in cases where Life rally in Washington eral government took Ohio’s side ity, sticking with the principle there is a positive test result or on Tuesday in a lawsuit over a established in other laws, such Associated Press prenatal diagnosis indicating “See you on Friday ... Big state law prohibiting doctors as the Americans for Disabilities Crowd!” Trump tweeted on from performing abortions based Down syndrome. Physicians who WASHINGTON — The White Act. perform such an abortion could Wednesday as he returned to on a fetal diagnosis of Down The full 6th U.S. Circuit Court House says that President Don- the White House after a trip to syndrome. be charged with a fourth-degree ald Trump will become the first of Appeals has agreed to rehear felony, stripped of their medical Switzerland. The disputed law is among near- the case after a three-judge panel president to attend the annual license and held liable for legal “We are so excited for him to ly two dozen abortion restrictions agreed with a lower court that the anti-abortion gathering in Wash- damages under the law. experience in person how pas- that Ohio has enacted under the 2017 law was likely unconstitu- ington called the March for Life. sionate our marchers are about most recent two administrations. tional. That left in place a federal A pregnant woman would face Trump has made it a priority life and protecting the unborn,” Justice Department attorneys judge’s earlier order placing en- no criminal liability. to embrace social conservatives, said Jeanne Mancini, president of argue that Ohio’s Down syndrome forcement of the law on hold. Abortion rights groups say the particularly on the issue of abor- March for Life. law doesn’t actually outlaw any The American Civil Liberties law falls into a category of restric- tion. In past years, he has sent This year’s rally comes just abortions, it only places restric- Union sued the Ohio Department tions called “reason bans,” which members of his administration to weeks before the U.S. Supreme tions on providers. of Health, the state medical board they argue attempt to get into the speak at the march and has spo- Court hears its first major abor- Taking up an argument used and county prosecutors to over- mind of a pregnant woman as she ken via a video link. He’s going in tion case since the addition of two by the law’s supporters, including turn the law on behalf of Planned decides whether to continue or person to this week’s event. justices appointed by Trump. the abortion-opposing Ohio Right Parenthood and several abortion end a pregnancy. PAGE 12 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 NATION Best cookies baked in space took 2 hours

BY MARCIA DUNN bled the baking time for the next one of the space-baked cookies to Associated Press two, and the results were still the Smithsonian Institution’s Na- so-so. tional Air and Space Museum for CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The fourth cookie stayed in the display. The results are finally in for the oven for two hours, and finally “The reminder of home, the first chocolate chip cookie bake- success. connection with home, I think, off in space. “So this time, I do see some can’t be overstated,” Massimino While looking more or less nor- browning,” Parmitano radioed. “I said. “From my personal experi- mal, the best cookies required two can’t tell you whether it’s cooked ence … food is pretty important hours of baking time last month all the way or not, but it certainly for not just nutrition but also for up at the International Space doesn’t look like cookie dough morale in keeping people con- Station. It takes far less time on any more.” nected to their home and their Earth, under 20 minutes. Parmitano cranked the oven up Earth.” And how do they taste? No one to its maximum 325 degrees F for Eating something other than knows. the fifth cookie and baked it for dehydrated or prepackaged food Still sealed in individual bak- 130 minutes. He reported more will be particularly important as ing pouches and packed in their success. astronauts head back to the moon spaceflight container, the cook- Additional testing is required and on to Mars. ies remain frozen in a Houston- to determine whether the three Nanoracks and Zero G Kitchen, NASA/AP area lab after splashing down two returned cookies are safe to eat. a New York City startup that col- weeks ago in a SpaceX capsule. U.S. astronaut Christina Koch and Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano As for aroma, the astronauts laborated with the experiment, They were the first food baked in pose for a photo with a cookie baked on the International Space could smell the cookies when they are considering more experi- space from raw ingredients. Station in December. removed them from the oven, ex- ments for the orbiting oven and The makers of the oven expect- cept for the first. possibly more space appliances. ed a difference in baking time in first experiment.” mitano was the master baker in That’s the beauty of baking in What’s in orbit now are essential- space, but not that big. Located near NASA’s Johnson December, radioing down a de- space, according to former NASA ly food warmers. “There’s still a lot to look into Space Center, Nanoracks description as he baked them one astronaut Mike Massimino. He There’s an added bonus of to figure out really what’s driv- signed and built the small electric by one in the prototype Zero G now teaches at Columbia Univer- having freshly baked cookies in ing that difference, but definitely test oven that was launched to the Oven. sity and is a paid spokesman for space. a cool result,” Mary Murphy, space station last November. Five The first cookie — in the oven DoubleTree by Hilton. The hotel “We made space cookies a manager for Texas-based frozen raw cookies were already for 25 minutes at 300 degrees chain provided the cookie dough, and milk for Santa this year,” Nanoracks, said this week. “Over- up there. Fahrenheit — ended up seriously the same kind used for cookies of- NASA astronaut Christina Koch all, I think it’s a pretty awesome Italian astronaut Luca Par- under-baked. He more than dou- fered to hotel guests. It’s offering tweeted. Reins: Veterans groups welcome proposal

FROM FRONT PAGE to fly with properly trained ser- been bitten by support animals, He said some people “want to vice dogs. Last year, more than and airlines complain that they have the benefits of having a dis- 80 veterans and disability groups relieve themselves on planes and ability without actually losing the endorsed banning untrained emo- in airports. use of their limbs or senses just tional-support animals in airline The public will have 60 days so they can take their pet with cabins. to comment on the proposed them.” On the other side are people changes. Officials highlighted a The main trade group for large who say that an emotional-sup- few areas where they are most U.S. airlines praised the propos- port animal helps them with eager to get comments, including al. Nicholas Calio, president of anxiety or other issues that would whether miniature horses should Airlines for America, said, “The prevent them from traveling or continue to qualify as service proposed rule will go a long way make it more stressful. They animals. in ensuring a safer and healthier aren’t a very organized group, but The Transportation Depart- experience for everyone.” there are lots of them. ment proposes a narrow defini- Flight attendants had pushed to Southwest Airlines handles tion in which a service animal rein in support animals, and they more than 190,000 emotional sup- could only be a dog that is trained ROSS D. FRANKLIN/AP too were pleased. port animals per year. American to help a person with a physical or “The days of Noah’s Ark in the Airlines carried 155,790 emo- other disability. Passengers with Oscar the cat sits in his carry-on travel bag after arriving at Phoenix air are hopefully coming to an tional support animals in 2017, up a service dog would have to fill Sky Harbor International Airport in 2017. Airlines might soon be end,” said Sara Nelson, president 48% from 2016, while the number out a federal form on which they able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that of the Association of Flight At- of checked pets dropped 17%. swear that the dog is trained to passengers try to bring with them in the cabin for emotional support. tendants. She said some of her United Airlines carried 76,000 help them. A dog trained to help union’s members were hurt by comfort animals in 2017. with psychiatric needs would owner show them a medical pro- the animal qualifies as a service untrained pets. Transportation Department qualify as a service animal. fessional’s note saying they need dog, although they could refuse Veterans groups also sided officials said in a briefing with Current rules do not require the animal for support. to board an individual dog they with the airlines, arguing that a reporters that they proposed the any training for emotional-sup- The proposed rules would deem a threat. Delta Air Lines, boom in untrained dogs and other changes to improve safety on port animals. However, airlines prohibit airlines from banning which bans pit bulls, said it is animals threatens their ability flights. Some passengers have can demand that the animal’s particular types of dog breeds if studying the proposal. Wild shootout in downtown Seattle leaves 1 dead, 7 injured

Associated Press mately 40 to 50 years old, fire officials told video from the scene, several people fired to the ground. the Seattle Times. weapons after a dispute outside a McDon- People took cover behind the register SEATTLE — Three people including a 9-year-old boy remained hospitalized Hospital spokeswoman Susan Gregg and ald’s. Police including homicide and gang where he worked. “Terrifying it’s so close,” Thursday morning, after police say sever- fire officials said later Wednesday that a units were investigating, she said. No ar- he said. al people opened fire in the busiest part of total of seven people were treated at a hos- rests were immediately reported. It was the third downtown Seattle shoot- downtown Seattle during the Wednesday pital for gunshot wounds. Three of them Samantha Cook said she was refilling ing in two days. Police found a man with evening commute. were still in the hospital Thursday morn- her transit card in a nearby station when a gunshot wound in a mall stairwell Tues- One person was killed and seven ing, according to a statement from Gregg. she heard gunfire. “I was on the first set day, and he later died at a hospital. Police wounded. A 55-year-old woman was upgraded to se- of escalators,” Cook told the Times. “There shot a person in another area of downtown Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins said rious condition. A 32-year-old man and a were a lot of gunshots that started going off earlier on Wednesday. authorities began receiving calls of mul- 9-year-old boy were listed in satisfactory — maybe 10 or 11. It was just rapid fire.” Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said in a tiple gunshot victims at about 5 p.m. The condition. Tyler Parsons told the Times he was statement that he was “horrified and dis- person who died was a woman approxi- Police Chief Carmen Best said based on working nearby when he saw people drop mayed to hear about the shooting” Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 13 NATION GOP works to solicit votes in Iowa caucuses

Associated Press gives us an opportunity to acti- vate our base.” WASHINGTON — With all “The Iowa caucuses are a eyes on Democrats as they pre- chance to flex the organizational pare to cast their ballots in Iowa’s muscles of President Trump’s highly anticipated kickoff cau- campaign,” said Trump cam- cuses, President Donald Trump’s paign spokesman Tim Murtaugh, reelection campaign is working who promised a “heavy presence to try to persuade Republican across the entire state” in the voters to turn out at their caucus days ahead. GENE J. PUSKAR/AP sites, too — even if there’s no real While states such as South Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, top center, talks competition. Carolina, Nevada, Arizona, Alas- to media following a town hall meeting at the University of Dubuque in Iowa on Wednesday . The push — complete with a ka and Kansas chose to cancel presidential rally, GOP-led train- their Republican primaries and ing sessions and a new video caucuses outright to save cash featuring the president’s daugh- and signal Trump’s lock on the ter-in-law — makes clear the nomination, Iowa chose to press Buttigieg’s unlikely Iowa rise campaign is trying to avoid the forward, in part to maintain its optics of empty Republican rooms status as the first-in-the-nation on caucus night juxtaposed with nominating contest. now carries high expectations Democratic gatherings brimming “That has never been a consid- with enthusiastic voters. eration for us out here in Iowa. But they also demonstrate Associated Press would think, to have any chance got to do well here in Iowa be- We were going to hold this cau- just how dramatically Trump of moving on,” said Joe Trippi, cause it’s our first opportunity cus. Period,” said Jeff Kaufmann, DUBUQUE, Iowa — Pete But- has seized control of his adopted campaign manager for former to actually demonstrate, versus the chairman of the Iowa Repub- tigieg finds himself in a place that Vermont Gov. Howard Dean’s say, that we’re able to win an elec- party, ensuring that no Republi- lican Party. he could hardly have contemplat- 2004 presidential campaign. tion,” Buttigieg told reporters can could credibly take him on, While “it would have been so ed when he began running for Each of the top four candidates after a rally in Dubuque. despite his historic unpopularity. much easier and so much less president a year ago: He likely in Iowa faces his or her own ver- Former Vice President Joe And they show the remarkable expensive for us to just go ahead cannot finish lower than second sion of the challenge. But the Biden, whose team early on said daylight between Trump’s thread- and cancel this,” he said, the state in the Iowa caucuses if he wants to 38-year-old former mayor of a nothing below a second-place fin- bare 2016 operation and his cur- couldn’t risk giving the Republi- advance in the Democratic presi- midsize Midwestern city, pre- ish in Iowa would suffice, could rent Iowa campaign, which has can National Committee a reason dential nominating campaign. senting himself as the worthiest finish lower and still move on, more staffers on the ground today to reconsider the calendar. But less than two weeks before Democrat to stand against Presi- given his campaign’s high hopes than it had in November 2016. “In some ways, my audience the first preferences of the 2020 dent Donald Trump, faces a par- of winning in South Carolina, But the caucuses also provide for this is about 160 people in the presidential campaign are re- ticular burden of proof, and now where his lasting relationship the campaign a test run of sorts, RNC,” Kaufmann said. corded, that’s the narrow path he the very plausible potential of a with African American voters serving as an organizing and Nonetheless, he and other is navigating as his strong cam- top finish in the first nominating makes him the favorite. party-building tool that reaches GOP officials have been work- paign organization, competitive state. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders across all the state’s 99 counties ing to remind their voters to turn poll numbers and wildly success- Buttigieg told supporters and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth and nearly 1,700 precincts, bring- out on Feb. 3, even if Trump is a ful fundraising meet a reckoning Wednesday he’s within striking Warren could take disappointing ing in new volunteers, building shoo-in among Republicans in moment. distance, but stopped short of Iowa finishes to New Hampshire, enthusiasm and testing ground the state. The state party has or- Can he now meet lofty expec- predicting victory. Still, advisers where they have regional follow- operations, officials say. ganized over 100 caucus training tations, or is he relegated to the say finishing lower than second ings, and try to quickly cancel out “It’s an amazing tool that will sessions. Vice President Mike category of candidates with ex- makes the lift heavier in next- the first contest. pay dividends for us for the en- Pence is planning a bus tour. And ceptional promise only to come up New Hampshire, where he is Sanders, and less so Warren, tire year,” said Eric Branstad, a Trump himself will be holding up short? well-positioned. also have more online donors senior campaign adviser in the a marquee rally in Des Moines “I’m not sure a win is necessary, “I’m not going to create a goal who can sustain them through a state who also directed Trump’s next week, just days before the but he’s got to be in the top two, I post. But what I will say is we’ve setback. Iowa campaign in 2016. “It really caucuses to build excitement. Watchdog files FEC complaint against pro-Sanders nonprofit

Associated Press The campaign finance act says “Because Sanders set up Our against the torrent of money al- groups established by federal of- Revolution and they have raised lowed to flood the political system WASHINGTON — The watch- ficeholders or candidates cannot and spent money in candidate following the Supreme Court’s dog group Common Cause filed a raise money for federal electoral elections, Our Revolution is re- complaint with the Federal Elec- landmark 2010 Citizens United activity that exceeds the limita- quired to comply with contribu- decision. But he has saved special tion Commission on Wednesday, tions of the law. Those contribution limits, register with the FEC alleging that Our Revolution, a ire for super political action com- tions are currently set at $2,800 and discloses its donors — but it mittees, or super PACs. political nonprofit organization for candidates and $5,000 for po- hasn’t,” said Paul S. Ryan, an at- founded by Bernie Sanders, vio- Our Revolution is not a super litical action committees. torney for Common Cause. “It’s PAC. The tax-exempt political lated campaign finance law by Our Revolution has taken in his establishment of the group nonprofit functions much like one accepting donations in excess of nearly $1 million from donors that triggers these laws. That JOSE LUIS MAGANA/AP — but without having to reveal its federal limits while boosting his whose contributions exceeded means a $5,000 limit, full donor White House ambitions. those limits and whose identities A political nonprofit founded by disclosure and no contributions donors. Like super PACs, these The complaint comes after The it hasn’t fully disclosed, accord- Sen. Bernie Sanders is accused from prohibited sources.” nonprofits were similarly empow- Associated Press reported earlier ing to tax filings for 2016, 2017 of violating campaign finance law. Candidates are barred from ac- ered to raise and spend unlimited this month about the donations. and 2018. Much of it came from cepting contributions from cor- sums after the Citizens United Our Revolution has denied donors who contributed six-fig- turn out voters who will support porations, labor unions, federal decision. any wrongdoing. A spokesman ure sums. the senator in the Democratic contractors and foreign nationals. But such groups must take declined to comment. Sanders’ The group has paid for some presidential primary. The group The group does not fully disclose steps to keep their activities sepa- campaign also did not respond to social media ads backing Sand- will not have to disclose its 2020 who its contributors are. rate from the candidates they a request for comment. ers’ campaign and is working to spending until after the election. For years, Sanders has railed support. PAGE 14 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 NATION 9-foot statues recreate Eisenhower’s address on Capturing the moment eve of D-Day as part of WWII general’s memorial

BY MICHAEL E. RUANE The Washington Post WASHINGTON — In the gray light of dawn, master stonemason Joe Sieiro gently wrapped a white towel around Gen. Dwight Eisenhower’s throat. The general, his right hand raised as if in midsentence, his pants perfectly creased, was lying on a wooden pallet, his back and feet cushioned by blue blankets. The towel was to protect his neck, around which Sieiro then looped a yellow fabric halter, so a crane could lift the 9-foot bronze Ike across the landscape of the new memorial in his honor in downtown Washington, D.C. At 7:30 a.m. on a recent Saturday, the 500-pound statue of Eisenhower, the World War II general, statesman and 34th U.S. president, was lowered into place before a scene from D-Day carved in limestone and the words to his men: “The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!” It was a milestone in the construction of the four-acre, $150 million memorial on Independence Avenue, as the mammoth bronzes of Eisenhower and men from the 101st Airborne Division rose from their pallets and took their places in the nation’s landscape. The Washington Post Many years and controversies later, the A screenshot from video shows 9-foot-tall bronze statues of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, right, and soldiers of the 101st Airborne memorial is scheduled to be dedicated on Division at the new Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C. The sculptures depict Eisenhower speaking to the paratroopers the May 8, the 75th anniversary of the end of day before the D-Day invasion of France in 1944 during World War II. World War II in Europe. Other sculptures, depicting Eisenhower as president and sion of Nazi-occupied France despite poor Eisenhower as a boy, will be added in com- weather. ing weeks. “What captured me reading about this The tableau that Saturday was inspired (was) that he had this certain warmth and by a photograph of Eisenhower addressing men of the 101st Airborne Division before humanity in him,” he said. “And this was they went to battle in Normandy on June 6, the thing that was indispensable, because 1944. he was not just a leader. He had this human In the photograph, the men, their faces characteristic ... and I imagine that’s exact- blackened for combat, their uniforms rum- ly what would be the best for the soldiers. pled, gather around Eisenhower as he ges- Many of them were to die in a very short tures with one hand. period of time.” The arrangement of the sculptures is Wearing a white hard hat, jeans and a similar, with the men in their uniforms, yellow safety vest, Eylanbekov paced with their belts cinched, their pockets packed his hands clasped behind his back as his with gear. creations dangled from the crane and were The installation was carefully choreo- maneuvered by workers. graphed, with Sieiro, of Lorton Stone, op- He snapped photos with his cellphone. It erating the mobile crane and the sculptor, was the first time he would see all the el- Sergey Eylanbekov, overseeing the action. ements in place as he actually wanted, he Each of the three statue sets had to be said. lowered so that steel rods protruding from The statues were covered with a protec- their feet slid into holes drilled in the stone tive layer of resin and wax, but the 101st where they were to stand. The two groups Airborne Division’s distinctive screaming of soldiers — one with four men, the other eagle insignia was clearly visible on one with two men — weighed several thousand uniform. pounds each, Sieiro said. They were placed against a limestone Eylanbekov first sculpted the statues in backdrop, also designed by Eylanbekov, U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS/National Archives and Records Administration clay in a studio in Pietrasanta, Italy, study- depicting in relief landing boats on placid ing portraits of Eisenhower and shots of the On the eve of D-Day, Eisenhower gives the order of the day, “Full victory — nothing water off a Normandy beach. general with his men the day before D-Day. else,” as paratroopers in England prepare to board their planes to take part in the first “It was intentionally supposed to be Molds were made from the clay and molten assault in the invasion of Europe . quiet,” he said. “I didn’t want any commo- bronze poured into the impressions. tion in the background.” The statues were shipped to Norfolk, Va., Italy, where the Americans fought the Ger- was supposed to work toward tension,” he The memorial’s original design, by archi- and arrived at the memorial site earlier mans in bitter combat, spotted one of the said. “Expressed in hands, in faces ... in the tect Frank Gehry, was unveiled in 2010 but this month. statues at his Pietrasanta studio and began eyes and the way their stand, the way they met with strong disapproval from Congress On the evening of June 5, 1944, Eisen- to cry. “I saw him,” she said, indicating the bunch together.” and Eisenhower’s relatives, among others. hower had waded into a crowd of men from figure. He said the sculptures, which began with The design was revised and tweaked and the 101st Airborne Division, clambering But the images of the paratroopers are sketches and small models in 2011, were argued over for years before a ceremonial over barbed wire and chatting with the all invented and are symbols rather than the most important of his life. groundbreaking was held in 2017. paratroopers before they boarded their precise reproductions of anyone. “I didn’t “My goal was ... to use every bit of skill Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., who as a teenag- airplanes for France. want to make any particular person,” Ey- and every bit of my soul to make something er met Eisenhower and serves as chairman The photo shows men from the 502nd lanbekov said. meaningful for the people,” Eylanbekov of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st T he moment he sought to capture is la rger said. “I’m an immigrant [from Russia]. I’m said it was “surreal” to see the memorial Airborne Division at Greenham Com- than the photograph, he said from his home a citizen of the U.S. ... I feel very honored nearly finished. “Now, we’ve truly come mon, England, according to the Library of on Long Island: “It’s about soldiers and a and inspired” to do the work. full circle,” he said in a statement. Congress. great general doing something very funda- The dramatic scene was “the moment After the sculptures were set in place, In bronze, the faces of the paratroopers mental ... for the future, for freedom.” before the storm,” Eylanbekov said in a Eylanbekov looked them over and said he appear as if they were modeled on living He said he wanted to capture the intensity video on the memorial’s website. “Probably was content. people. of the moment. He exaggerated the angles was a very difficult and emotional moment Almost a decade in the making, “they’re Indeed, Eylanbekov said that an elderly of the folds in the uniforms and gave the for Gen. Eisenhower,” who had just made finally in the place where they’re supposed woman who experienced the war in fascist giant soldiers oversize hands. “Everything the decision to launch the Allied inva- to be,” he said. Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 15 NATION Sciorra confronts Weinstein from witness stand

BY MICHAEL R. SISAK Prosecutors previewed Sci- AND TOM HAYS orra’s testimony in a lengthy, at Associated Press times graphic opening statement Wednesday that painted Wein- NEW YORK — Actress Anna- stein as a sexual predator who bella Sciorra confronted Harvey used his film industry clout to Weinstein in court on Thursday abuse women for decades. after keeping her rape accusa- She’s one of four other accusers tion against the former Holly- that prosecutors plan to call as wood honcho largely hidden for witnesses during the month-long decades. trial. For more than a quarter cen- Sciorra alleges that Weinstein tury, she told only a few friends showed up at her Manhattan that the once-revered producer apartment after dropping her off had pinned her to a bed and vio- from a dinner, forced himself in- lated her, until she came forward side and raped her sometime in publicly in 2017. late 1993 or early 1994. Now, Sciorra has become the “The evidence will show that first of Weinstein’s accusers to despite her protests, despite her testify at his New York City rape fight, despite her body revolting, trial. Harvey Weinstein felt he was Sciorra, best known for her entitled to take what he wanted work in “The Sopranos,” stands from Annabella, forcing her to to be a key witness in a watershed live in terror of him for decades,” trial for the #MeToo movement. prosecutor Meghan Hast told ju- /AP Sciorra, 59, started acting in the RICHARD DREW rors in her opening statement. late 1980s and soon drew acclaim Actress Annabella Sciorra, left, arrives as a witness in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial, with Assistant Weinstein lawyer Damon Che- for her leading part in Spike Lee’s District Attorney Joan Illuzzi, right, in New York on Thursday . ronis, in his opening statement, 1991 film “Jungle Fever” and her made clear that the defense in- role as a pregnant woman molest- on former “Project Runway” pro- confident” about the case. pattern of predatory behavior. tends to go on the offensive. ed by her doctor in 1992’s “The duction assistant Mimi Haleyi in A guilty verdict could put the Her testimony about events in He questioned the validity of Hand That Rocks The Cradle” his apartment in 2006 and raping 67-year-old disgraced movie the mid-to-late 1990s could give Sciorra’s account, saying she the next year. an aspiring actress in a Manhat- mogul in prison for life. the jury of seven men and five once told a friend she “did a crazy The New York trial involves just tan hotel room in 2013. Sciorra’s allegations date back women a sense of the breadth of thing and had sex with Harvey a pair of the dozens of allegations Weinstein has insisted any sex- too long to be prosecuted on their Weinstein’s alleged wrongdoing Weinstein” and that she had a that surfaced against Weinstein ual encounters were consensual. own, but her testimony could be a and insight into the power dy- consensual encounter with him. in recent years. He is charged As he left court on Wednesday, he factor as prosecutors look to show namics at play in his interactions “She didn’t describe it as rape with forcibly performing oral sex told reporters that he felt “very that Weinstein has engaged in a with young actresses. because it wasn’t,” Cheronis said. PAGE 16 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WORLD Eruption turned ancient victim’s brain to glass Firefighting plane crash kills 3 Americans MILAN — The eruption of Mount Vesuvius turned an in- Associated Press planes available to firefighters in cinerated victim’s brain material New South Wales and neighbor- into glass, the first time scientists SYDNEY — Three Ameri- have verified the phenomenon can crew members were killed ing Victoria state. The four-pro- peller Hercules drops more than from a volcanic blast, officials at Thursday when a C-130 Hercules the Herculaneum archaeology aerial water tanker crashed while 4,000 gallons of fire retardant in a single pass. site said Thursday. battling wildfires in southeastern Archaeologists rarely recover Australian Transport Safety Australia, officials said. human brain tissue, and when Bureau, the national air crash New South Wales Premier they do it is normally smooth and investigator, and state police will Gladys Berejiklian confirmed the soapy in consistency, according to crash deaths in the state’s Snowy investigate the crash site, which an article detailing the discovery Monaro region, which came as firefighters described as an ac- in the New England Journal of Australia grapples with an un- tive fire ground. Medicine. The eruption of Vesu- precedented fire season that has “There is no indication at this vius in the year 79 instantly killed left a large swath of destruction. stage of what’s caused the acci- the inhabitants of Pompeii and Oregon’s Coulson Aviation dent,” Fitzsimmons said. neighboring Herculaneum, bury- said in a statement that one of its Berejiklian said there were ing an area 12 miles from the vol- Lockheed large air tankers was more than 1,700 volunteers and cano in ash in just a few hours. lost after it left Richmond in New personnel in the field, and five The remains of a man were dis- South Wales with retardant for a fires were being described at an covered at Herculaneum in the firebombing mission. “emergency warning” level — the 1960s. A team led by Pier Paolo It said the accident was “exten- DAN HIMBRECHTS, AAP IMAGE/AP most dangerous on a three-tier Petrone, a forensic anthropolo- sive” but had few other details. scale — across the state and on gist at the Federico II University “The only thing I have from the A large air tanker drops fire retardant on a wildfire burning close to the fringes of the national capital in Naples, determined that the field reports are that the plane homes at Penrose, Australia, earlier this month. victim’s brain matter had been came down, it’s crashed and there Canberra. vitrified, a process by which tis- was a large fireball associated lia, far from their own homes, an The tragedy brings the death Also Thursday, Canberra Air- sue is burned at a high heat and with that crash,” said Rural Fire embodiment of the deep friend- toll from the blazes to at least 31 port closed temporarily because turned into glass, according to the Service Commissioner Shane ship between our two countries,” since September. The fires have of nearby wildfires, and residents study published by the New Eng- Fitzsimmons. she said in a statement. also destroyed more than 2,600 south of the city were told to seek land Journal of Medicine. The Foreign Minister Marise Payne “Thank you to these three, and homes and razed more than 25.7 shelter. The airport reopened fragments presented as shards said she had conveyed Australia’s to all the brave firefighters from million acres , an area bigger than after several hours with Qantas of shiny black material spotted condolences to U.S. Ambassador Australia and around the world. Indiana. operating limited services, but within remnants of the victim’s Arthur Culvahouse Jr. Your service and contribution are Coulson grounded other fire- Virgin and Singapore Airlines skull. “Our hearts go out to their loved extraordinary. We are ever grate- fighting aircraft as a precaution canceled flights for the rest of the ones. They were helping Austra- ful,” she added. pending investigation, reducing day. Switzerland’s gold coin is world’s smallest BERLIN — No joke: Switzer- Leaders rally in Jerusalem against anti-Semitism land has minted a gold coin so small you’d need to look very closely to see Al- Associated Press “Great Patriotic War” to have started two bert Einstein years later, when Germany invaded the So- JERUSALEM — Dozens of world lead- sticking out viet Union. ers gathered Thursday in Jerusalem for the his tongue at It was the latest chapter in a bitter dispute largest-ever gathering focused on commemo- you. over Soviet actions in World War II. Putin has rating the Holocaust and combating rising State- been leading a campaign to downplay the So- modern-day anti-Semitism — a politically owned Swiss- viet Union’s pre-war pact with the Nazis and charged event that has been clouded by rival mint said national interpretations of the genocide. focus instead on its role in defeating them. Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin, French Israel has appeared eager to oblige, giving the 0.12-inches gold President Emmanuel Macron, Britain’s Putin a fawning welcome and hosting him for coin is the smallest in the world. Prince Charles, Vice President Mike Pence the dedication of an imposing monument hon- It weighs 1/500th of an ounce and the presidents of Germany, Italy and Aus- oring the nearly 900-day Nazi siege of Lenin- and has a nominal value of $0.26 . tria were among the more than 40 dignitaries grad. The city, now known as St. Petersburg, Swissmint said the coin, of attending the World Holocaust Forum, which is Putin’s hometown. which just 999 have been made, coincides with the 75th anniversary of the lib- “We mustn’t for even one second blur the will be sold for 199 francs with a eration of the Auschwitz death camp. sacrifice and the contribution of the former special magnifying glass so own- The three-hour-long ceremony at Je- Soviet Union” in defeating “the Nazi mon- ers can see the famous physicist rusalem’s Yad Vashem Holocaust memo- ster,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on its face. rial — called “Remembering the Holocaust: said at the ceremony. Fighting Antisemitism” — looks to project a The forum at Yad Vashem marks one of the Police arrest 23 in united front in commemorating the genocide largest political gatherings in Israeli history, migrant smuggling ring of European Jewry amid a global spike in as a cascade of delegations including Europe- anti-Jewish violence. an presidents, prime ministers and royals, as PARIS — French and Dutch But the unresolved remnants of World War well as American, Canadian and Australian police have arrested 23 suspected II’s politics have permeated the solemn as- representatives, arrived at Ben-Gurion Air- members of a criminal network sembly over the differing historical narra- ABIR SULTAN /AP port. More than 10,000 police officers were that has smuggled as many as tives of various players. Poland’s president, deployed in Jerusalem and major highways 10,000 migrants from France to Vice President Mike Pence joined dozens who’s been criticized for his own wartime re- leading to it. Large parts of the city were shut Britain, according to the Euro- of world leaders Thursday at the World visionism, has boycotted the gathering since down ahead of the event. pean police agency Europol. Holocaust Forum at the Yad Vashem he wasn’t invited to speak. Putin was granted For Netanyahu it offered another opportu- The network was suspected of Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem. a central role even as he leads a campaign to nity to solidify Israel’s diplomatic standing earning $77.6 million in profits play down the Soviet Union’s pre-war pact and boost his profile as he seeks re-election by organizing illegal passages clude an additional 1.5 million Jewish victims with the Nazis and shift responsibility for the on March 2. He was hoping to use his meet- for migrants from Afghanistan, from eastern European areas occupied by the war’s outbreak on Poland, which was invaded ings with world leaders to bolster his tough Syria, Iraq and Iran, Europol said Soviets under their pact with the Nazis. in 1939 to start the fighting. line toward Iran and rally opposition to a Thursday. On the eve of the gathering, Israeli Presi- “When it comes to the tragedy of the Holo- looming war crimes case against Israel in the The migrants traveled to Brit- dent Reuven Rivlin implored visiting digni- caust, 40% of tortured and killed Jews were International Criminal Court. ain from around the western taries to “leave history for the historians.” Soviet Union Jews. So this is our common “I am concerned that we have yet to see a French cities of Le Mans and “The role of political leaders, of all of us, is tragedy in the fullest sense of the word,” he unified and resolute stance against the most Poitiers. Many of them faced life- to shape the future,” he said. said during a meeting with Rivlin. anti-Semitic regime on the planet, a regime threatening conditions, hidden But Putin quickly ventured into the sensi- Arkadi Zeltser, a Yad Vashem historian, that openly seeks to develop nuclear weapons in refrigerator trucks crossing tive terrain shortly after his arrival Thursday, said the accuracy of the statement depended and annihilate the one and only Jewish state,” the English Channel by ferry or claiming that 40% of Jewish Holocaust vic- on rival “definitions” of when the war began. he said of Iran. “For the Jewish people, Aus- undersea train. As many as 20 tims were Soviet. Yad Vashem, along with all other reputable chwitz is more than the ultimate symbol of migrants were held in each truck Of the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis, institutions, considers the war to have been evil. It is also the ultimate symbol of Jewish and each paid as much as $7,760 historians say about 1 million were Soviet. sparked on Sept. 1, 1939, with the invasion of powerlessness. … Today we have a voice, we for the crossing, Europol said. Putin’s controversial figure appears to in- Poland. The Soviets generally consider their have a land, and we have a shield.” From The Associated Press Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 17 WORLD US firefighters adapt and Hotshots Down Under battle bush fires in Australia

BY JOSEPH SERNA Los Angeles Times OVENS, Australia — It was a rare victory for the seasoned Americans battling flames Down Under. Beneath a green eucalyptus canopy in the country’s Austra- lian Alps, the continent’s tallest mountain range dividing New South Wales and Victoria, some of America’s most versatile firefighters, mostly from Southern California, are laboring to help the Australians gain the upper hand against their worst fire season ever. The work, up until Saturday afternoon, had not always been fruitful for these two dozen firefighters, nearly all of them from the Angeles National Forest. Weekly lightning storms have sparked new fires beyond their defensive positions, and even some older fires have spread so quickly they have outrun crews finishing containment lines. But that afternoon, word crack- led over the radio that a containment line they’d dug days before had held up, stopping another blaze’s progress. It was their first success since arriving in Austra- lia on Jan. 8. “We finally got a win,” said firefighter Benjamin Covault, 40, from McCall, Idaho. “It’s been kicking everyone’s ass.” “You want the work to be meaningful, but these are huge fires we’re talking about,” said Justine PHOTOS BY CAROLYN COLE, LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS Gude, one of 20 Angeles firefighters in Australia for a monthlong Hector Cerna, 39, from Palmdale, Calif., works to put out hot spots in the Alpine National Park on Saturday, where he and an American deployment. “You try to take a crew have been working for the past two weeks. Cerna has 14 years of firefighting experience. bite out of it and if it doesn’t work, you pull back and you take anoth- low-rooted eucalyptus generally est Service firefighter based in body weight was just twice the Australian officials say the U.S. er bite. We’re used to it.” are heavier and burn hotter than Shoshone, Wyo., who was work- poundage of the gear and chain- crews have earned their reputa- More than 170 U.S. firefighters the conifers and oaks of the Si- ing with the Californians over the saw she was carrying. “I’m like tion as among the profession’s are in Australia, a country half- erra Nevada, creating a tree-fall weekend. “Some guys have seen an ant.” best. way around the world that some danger that’s unpredictable and snakes. I haven’t seen any, which Fires have inundated Australia “I’ve worked with the Ameri- of them had never visited. Help- potentially lethal. As crews carve is just fine with me. Sounds like since November, when a series cans before and here there’s no ing their Aussie counterparts, their way through dead standing everything is poisonous.” of lightning storms sparked mul- surprises. The arduous crews they have been adjusting to a trees, venomous ants jump onto While these firefighters will tiple blazes in the country’s east- of America are hard workers,” unique firefighting culture, un- their wrists and bite while spi- bring home anecdotes about ev- ern, drought-parched bush lands, said David Ross, operations chief usual lingo and landscapes that, ders lower themselves onto their eryday oddities — lounging koa- known as forests in the United for the Abbey Road Fire. “These while similar in some respects, backs. las, kangaroos standing by the States. guys have definitely lived up to … differ from those of the American “Crazy spiders, man, big spi- roadside, brightly colored birds Over several months, the fires expectations.” West. ders the size of your hand. Big and huge insects — they have have killed at least 31 people, The United States, Australia Here in the Alpine National ants, bullet ants and jumping been doing the manual labor that including three Americans who and New Zealand have helped Park near Mount Buffalo, the jacks, ‘hoppers,’ they call ’em,” comes with an “arduous crew” were killed Thursday, when a each other fight fires for more ground is softer and the shal- said Travis Braten, a U.S. For- label, which is how the Angeles C-130 Hercules aerial water than 15 years, federal officials National Forest men and women tanker crashed in southeastern say. The two countries dispatched have been categorized while in Australia, The Associated Press crews to U.S. fires in 2018, and Australia. reported. the U.S. Forest Service last sent It’s the kind of muscle-ach- Thousands of homes, most of crews Down Under in 2010. ing work that firefighters grind them in New South Wales have There were 178 U.S. personnel in through early in their career been destroyed. Australia as of Monday, with an until they become more special- The estimated area burned additional 40 expected to arrive ized. But because resources are ranges from 12 million to 46 mil- on Friday, said Forest Service stretched razor-thin in Australia, lion acres, an area roughly the spokeswoman Traci Weaver. with so many fires at once, the size of Florida. It can take a personal toll on Forest Service sent over hotshots While not all towns have been firefighters not fully prepared. and veteran firefighters who usu- engulfed, despite what social Jonathan Merager, 47, from ally lead their own teams back media might suggest, those close La Cañada Flintridge, Calif., home and can do it all. to the bush fires have been coping won’t see his wife and four sons “They say it takes a village, with sporadic evacuations and for a month. Twenty years ago where it takes all types to make a days and weeks of unhealthy air. he would have gone weeks with- successful hand crew,” Gude said, Near Mount Buffalo, a park out speaking with them. But with as she stained her hands and nail- roughly 200 miles northeast of digital technology, they can chat polish black with grit, dirt and oil Melbourne, the firefighters have every day, meaning the separa- while cleaning a chainsaw. made their base camp along tion isn’t as hard as it once was. “You need the funny guy, you the Ovens River tourist town of “It’s not easy for a lot of folks need the smart guys, you need Bright. With the fires and smoke, in this business,” Merager said. Justine Gude, a 7-year veteran of the Angeles National Forest Texas the strong guys.” businesses have been struggling “It just takes a lot of coordination, Canyon hotshot firefighters, cleans a chainsaw before going out into “Me, I’m the strong guy,” Gude to stay afloat, but the influx of a lot of patience, understanding the field. said laughing, noting that her Americans has been welcomed. and empathy.” PAGE 18 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WORLD Burano is stitching together a survival plan

Venetian islands ‘ When we see blue or pink ribbons recast traditions around Burano to help counter announcing a birth, it gives the depopulation sensation that yes, we can repopulate BY COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press the island! ’ Federica Molin VENICE, Italy — The Vene- bakery owner and resident of the tian island of Burano’s charms Italian island of Burano are rooted in its fishing legacy: the colorful fishermen’s cottages, the traditional butter cookies that kept fishermen going at sea and no lace also are looking to revital- the delicate lace hand-stitched by ize their sector, mostly by moving their women. from traditional decorative uses But as the island’s population such as tablecloths or wall hang- dwindles, like that of Venice itself ings into creating works of art or a 40-minute boat ride away, so do fashion. the numbers of skilled artisans At dalla Lidia, a Burano lace shop, Japanese textile maker who keep the traditions and econ- Yuka Miyagishima is spending omy alive. three months to learn the craft To counter the trend, Vene- practiced today by no more than zia Nativa, an association of en- 100 women, most of them elderly. /AP trepreneurs on Burano and two PHOTOS BY LUCA BRUNO It’s painstaking work, using a neighboring islands, is trying to thread and needle to create intri- breathe fresh life into old trades The legacy of Italy’s Burano island as a fishing village remains the source of its charms: small, colorful fishermen’s cottages, butter cookies and delicate lace still stitched by women in their homes. But as cate stitches and knots on paper to attract new residents and per- Burano’s population dwindles, echoing that of nearby Venice , so too are the numbers of artisans and that is later torn away. suade young islanders to stay. tradespeople who have kept traditions and the economy alive. Pugliese said it would be ideal Domenico Rossi, 49, is a crab for Miyagishima to remain on the fisherman, like his ancestors His son is training to be a chef. them, the social fabric of the city “We want these three islands island and work — but Miyagishi- back to the glory days of the Ve- ma says she intends to return netian Republic. And Rossi is transforming his wears, the number of neighbor- in the northern lagoon to become own work into a tourist attrac- hood stores offering staples dwin- a tourist destination apart from home and practice the tradition But that way of life is dying. there. tion, bringing small groups on dles — as do public services. Venice,” said association vice When Rossi was a boy, about 100 Getting outsiders to move to fishermen plied the northern Ve- boat tours in the off-season. On Burano and its two neigh- president Roberto Pugliese. That boring islands of Mazzorbo and means offering activities like Burano is complicated not only netian lagoon for soft-shell crabs. Venice has long sounded the by the convenience factor, but Torcello, the impact of depopula- fishing or boating and promoting Now, he’s the youngest of the 20 alarm about being reduced to also by its peculiar housing stock. tion is even more evident. Resi- the allure of the quiet lagoon life, still operating, and he figures in a living museum, as tourism About 80% of the island’s housing dents currently number 2,700, beyond the existing tourist draws a couple of decades there will be mushrooms and population lev- is picturesque fishing cottages. dropping by 60 a year. of lace shops, Instagrammable none left. els shrink, threatening the city’s They’re adored by tourists for Just 40 years ago, there were backdrops of brightly colored “Once we disappear, Venice viability. Permanent residents their colorful facades — but less two elementary schools with fishing cottages and the quiet disappears,” the Burano native in the historic center — which so by residents long restricted by about 120 children in each grade. Byzantine cathedral on Torcello. said. includes St. Mark’s Square and preservation laws on how they Each now has no more than a Across a footbridge from Bura- Still, he has forbidden his 18- the Grand Canal — have sunk can renovate the two-story struc- dozen. no, on the neighboring island of year-old son to take up the trade, to 53,000, down by a third in one tures, each level just 215 square About 30 island business own- Mazzorbo, a winemaker from the seeking to protect him from long generation. feet. In a sign of the times, many ers are trying to secure the north- prosecco region north of Venice hours, uncertain profits and About 1,000 people leave each are for sale. ern lagoon’s future by relaunching has relaunched a long-dormant the threat of tightening fishing year for cheaper, easier living in Officials have recently given local trades and encouraging sus- vineyard, Venissa, opening a regulations. the city’s mainland districts. With tentative approval to changes that tainable tourism. Whereas Ven- Michelin-starred restaurant and will make it easier, for example, ice suffers under the pressure of hotel along with it. A decade on, to combine adjoining houses into some 30 million visitors a year, most of its 30 employees live on a single abode. Pugliese is also only about 1.5 million of those the islands. hoping that Venice will allow continue on to Burano. Makers of the traditional Bura- hotels to operate with rooms dis- persed throughout the island. At the moment there are fewer than 20 hotel rooms on the island, limiting overnight stays. It’s just as complicated to get Burano’s young people to stay on the island. Federica Molin and her hus- band run a bakery that makes the famed bussolai cookies, traditionally shaped in big O’s so fishermen could hang them on their mast and nibble away during long turns at sea. Their eldest child lives in Milan, studying to be a veterinar- ian, and is unlikely to resettle on the island any time soon. Molin is happy for her but hopes she’ll come back some day. “When I hear about young cou- ples that come back … I get excited,” Molin said. “Then when we see blue or pink ribbons around Burano announcing a birth, it A woman works a “merletto” at a traditional lace shop on Burano. On Burano and its two neighboring islands of Mazzorbo and Torcello, gives the sensation that yes, we Today the craft is practiced by no more than 100 women. residents currently number 2,700, dropping by 60 a year. can repopulate the island!” Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 19 AMERICAN ROUNDUP Cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees

MIAMI — The National FL Weather Service rou- tinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents Tuesday about falling iguanas. “This isn’t something we usually forecast, but don’t be surprised if you see Iguanas falling from the trees tonight as lows drop into the 30s and 40s. Brrrr!” NWS Miami tweeted. The low temperatures stun the invasive reptiles, but the iguanas won’t necessarily die. That means many will wake up as temperatures rise . Lawmakers give OK to taking ballot selfies

MADISON — Wiscon- WI sin voters could legally take selfies with their marked election ballots under a bill the state Senate approved Tuesday. Wisconsin is one of 18 states with a law barring the showing of a completed ballot, but it is rarely enforced. The Senate approved the bill on a voice vote. It goes next to the state Assembly. The measure’s supporters call the ban archaic, especially in an DON CAMPBELL, THE (ST. JOSEPH, MICH.) HERALD-PALLADIUM/AP era in which voters are increasingly posting pictures of themselves with their marked ballots on social media platforms such Icicle works as Instagram and Facebook. But A woman walks along ice-covered North Pier on Tuesday in St. Joseph, Mich., where temperatures will barely get above freezing this week. county election clerks warned last year that changing the law is common in Mississippi. THE CENSUS North Carolina sheriff’s office could open the door to undoing When the two hunters got to said. the secrecy of the ballot. the hospital, Hardy received an The Iredell County Sheriff’s The Wisconsin County Clerk The value of 500 rare comic books stolen antivenom treatment and then last summer from a storage unit in Shelton, Office said in a news release that Association registered against was airlifted to a medical center Cody Daniel Wells, of Statesville, the bill. Clerks warned lawmak- Conn., police say. James Wadsworth Sr., in Jackson. He was released a day $250K 49, of Ansonia; James Wadsworth Jr., 30, was arrested last week on five ers that making it commonplace later. counts of felony secret peeping to show a marked ballot could of Ansonia; and Saul Salazar, 32, of Shel- ton, are all charged with first-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit first-degree and was released from jail after lead to employers, unions or oth- posting a $50,000 bond . ers forcing people to prove they Victim uses phone app larceny, Shelton police said in a statement Tuesday. Investigators discovered that a small portion of the collectibles were sold to a comic book store in New Haven by Sheriff Darren Campbell said voted a certain way to receive a to find her stolen car the woman discovered “an elec- benefit or avoid being punished. the three suspects. The remainder of the books have been recovered. tronic video recording device” They also voiced concern about WICHITA — A woman hidden in her home in western how people legally taking pho- who was attacked and KS Iredell County. tos in a polling location could had her car stolen at a Wichita purchased for the annual draw- the vicinity since the theft. The woman filed a report with infringe on the confidentiality church used an app to help police ing. Sales of the $2 tickets brought the sheriff’s office on Dec. 20. rights of other voters. find her car and two suspects in in more than $26,000 that can be Deal will bring bighorn The sheriff’s office said the peep- the case. leveraged with federal funds to sheep to reservation ing dates back to Jan. 1, 2019. ‘Unluckiest guy’: Snake The 53-year-old victim was produce more than $104,000 to walking into Trinity Lutheran support the department’s mission bites hunter on head BISMARCK — A new Man accidentally shoots Church on Sunday when two peo- to conserve fish, wildlife, plants agreement between ple attacked her and drove away and their habitats, the depart- ND his scrotum while in bed JACKSON — In a with her Ford Escape, KAKE-TV the state and Mandan, Hidatsa scene that could pro- ment said. MS reported. and Arikara Nation means big- PROVIDENCE — A voke nightmares, a Mississippi On Monday, she called 911 and horn sheep could be roaming the Rhode Island man ac- hunter walking to a truck soon Sheriff on the lookout RI said she was tracking the vehicle reservation in the next couple cidentally shot himself in the found himself racing to the hos- with a Ford app, Officer Charley for cattle rustler weeks. scrotum while sitting on his bed, pital after a venomous snake Davidson said. Police tracked North Dakota Game and Fish police said. struck him in the head, a rare at- the vehicle to a Quik Trip and ar- GREENEVILLE — director Terry Steinwand said 30 Providence police officers tack that had one scientist calling rested Ryan Dittmer, 21. Dittmer Authorities in north- to 40 bighorns will be brought to found Edward Martinez, 22, in the hunter “the unluckiest guy in TN was booked into jail on possible eastern Tennessee are looking for North Dakota once they are cap- America.“ a hallway wearing no pants with charges of aggravated robbery a cattle rustler. tured on a Montana reservation. Tyler Hardy of Philadelphia, a gunshot wound to his scrotum and a state parole violation . Sheriff’s deputies were investi- They’ll be released in the Manda- Thursday night, said Commander Miss., said he was jumping across ree and Twin Buttes areas. a flooded ditch Jan. 15 when a gating the theft of 36 head of cat- Thomas Verdi. Woman wins lifetime tle from a farm in Greene County, The Bismarck Tribune said the Martinez told police he took copperhead snake coiled on a tree state-tribal agreement includes a limb bit him above his ear. hunting, fishing license news outlets reported. his pants off after he fired the The victim told investiga- provision for a ram hunting sea- gun and located the wound, the “I thought somebody had son. Williams says that will de- shot me or hit me with an ax. It MONTPELIER — A tors that someone pulled onto Providence Journal reported. He his property late on Jan. 16 and pend on how well the animals do was taken to Rhode Island Hos- knocked the fire out of me. I just VT Vermont woman is en- in their new habitat. could not believe the force the titled to hunt and fish for free for took the animals, Deputy Frank pital with non-life threatening snake had when it hit me,” Hardy the rest of her life. Cedillo said in a report. A neigh- injuries. told The Clarion Ledger. Elizabeth Grady, 42, of Un- bor told the victim he heard two Deputies: Teen secretly Police seized three guns that When Hardy shined a light to derhill, won the 2019 Vermont trucks pull onto the property, but taped woman for year were found inside Martinez’s bed- determine what hit him, he said Lifetime Hunting and Fishing thought it was the owners, the re- room, including a semi-automatic the snake struck at him again and License Lottery, the Vermont port said . STATESVILLE — An pistol on his bedside table. He fell out of the tree. Hardy and his Fish and Wildlife Department The animals have a combined NC 18-year-old man se- isn’t facing any criminal charges hunting partner both identified announced. value of $40,000. 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BY RYAN FAUGHNDER Los Angeles Times he market for DVD and Blu-ray discs has been on life support for years as streaming has become the technology of choice for home video Tcustomers. In the past decade, the U.S. market for physical discs has gone from a more than $10-billion business in the DEAN COPPOLA, CONTRA COSTA TIMES/TNS U.S. to roughly a third of that in terms of consumer spending, according to data from Digital Entertainment Gabe Santos restocks DVD rentals at Silver Screen Video at the El Cerrito Plaza in El Cerrito, Calif., in 2010. Group. But studios aren’t ready to give up on the format just be called, but the move is expected to coincide with an is shrinking, it remains an important source of revenue yet. Two of the major studios, Universal Pictures and unspecifi ed number of job cuts in their existing home for the industry. Warner Bros., have proposed an unusual plan to stay in video divisions. The planned joint venture “presents a signifi cant op- the business of selling shiny physical discs. Industry veteran Eddie Cunningham, president of portunity to continue to work with our retail partners to The studios announced a proposal Jan. 15 to team up Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, will oversee ensure the format’s strength and sustainability for years on a joint venture that, if approved by regulators, will the new venture. to come,” said Universal Chief Distribution Offi cer Peter handle North American distribution for DVDs, Blu-rays The idea is a direct response to the collapsing DVD Levinsohn in a statement. and 4K UHD discs for new releases, library titles and market. Physical disc sales plummeted 18% in 2019 Additionally, Warner Bros. and Universal plan to save television shows. The idea is to combine resources to alone, generating $3.3 billion in revenue in the U.S., costs by splitting up international DVD releases by continue selling discs while saving money. according to DEG’s latest report. Meanwhile, consumer country. The joint venture is expected to operate for up to 10 spending on subscription streaming services surged 24% Los Angeles-based Universal will take on distribution years, according to a news release. to nearly $16 billion. of Warner Bros. discs in Germany, Austria, Switzerland Details are sparse and the venture won’t launch until Yet physical discs remain important to some consum- and Japan, while Burbank-based Warner Bros. will the beginning of 2021. The studios did not say how many ers, including fans of classic cinema. Not all titles are handle Universal’s sales in Britain, Italy, Belgium, the people would work for it, or what the new entity would easily available for streaming. Also, though the category Netherlands and Luxembourg. GADGET WATCH Electronics show full of goodies you didn’t know you needed

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WARNER BROS./DC Entertainment From left: Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez), Huntress (Elizabeth Winstead), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco) and Black Canary (Jurnee Smolett-Bell) star in “Birds of Prey,” the ﬁ rst big superhero movie of the year. It will be released Feb. 7. 2020 is going to be super New ﬁ lms will be released in the DC, Marvel and Valiant Comic universes

BY DAVID BETANCOURT ‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ June 5 The Washington Post Is this DC’s most anticipated sequel ever? “Wonder his new year won’t give us another “Avengers” movie, but there will still be Woman” was DC’s fi rst undisputed hit of the Justice League era and this follow-up, set in Washington, D.C. plenty of superhero action on the big screen. in the 1980s, could be the biggest superhero hit of 2020. Warner Bros. and DC Comics are releasing fi lms featuring their two most Going up against Gal Gadot’s Princess Diana is Pedro popular big-screen characters of the moment (Wonder Woman and Harley Pascal’s not-to-be-trusted Max Lord, and somehow Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor is back from the dead. Quinn), Valiant Comics is fi nally seeing one of its heroes hit the big screen (Bloodshot) and Venom hopes to best its previous movie’s $856 million worldwide ‘Morbius,’ July 31 haul in a sequel that looks to be a lot bloodier. Jared Leto’s Joker didn’t work out at DC, so he’s giving the role of Marvel’s second-most-popular vampire a try. TMarvel Studios is looking to provide a mild Avengers fl ashback (“Black Widow”) before they (We see you, Blade.) Morbius the Living Vampire is a move on to bigger out-of-this-world aspirations (“Eternals”). classic Marvel character, known more by die-hard fans Here’s the upcoming superhero movie slate for 2020. than general moviegoers, and is yet another example of Sony trying to milk its rights to Spider-Man and any character connected to him. A rumored appearance by ‘Birds of Prey,’ Feb. 7 ‘The New Mutants,’ April 3 J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson could go a long way. Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) gets a new movie and Can a classic Marvel Comics series make for a good a new team all in one fi lm in this post-Joker-breakup horror movie without the involvement of Marvel Studios? ‘Venom 2,’ Oct. 2 adventure (no Jared Leto in sight, but no worries, he There’s a scary thought. “The New Mutants” is Twenti- Speaking of Spider-Man villain movies, Tom Hardy’s appears later on this list). Helping Quinn in the fi ght are eth Century Fox’s last stand with the X-Men universe as Venom is back. This time, he’ll likely be up against the lethal archer the Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), this fi lm wrapped before it merged with Disney. Whether villain everyone wanted to see in the fi rst movie (Car- ultrasonic-voiced Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), it will link to whatever Disney has planned for the X-Men nage, played by Woody Harrelson). Both Hardy and quick-handed Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco) and vet- is unknown. What we do know is this fi lm features young Harrelson should get some top-notch CGI movement eran Gotham City cop Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez), as mutants from that universe, as they get in touch with instruction from “Venom 2” director Andy Serkis, who’s they go up against a Batman villain not commonly known their powers for the fi rst time while in a very creepy, no stranger to such performances over his career. by the general public (Ewan McGregor’s Black Mask). prisonlike institution of some kind. Magik’s (Anya Tay- lor-Joy) mystic sword looks cool, though. That’s a start. ‘Eternals,’ Nov. 6 ‘Bloodshot,’ March 13 So far all we know about “Eternals” is that Kumail Nanji- Vin Diesel gets a superhero role with a lot more lines ‘Black Widow,’ May 1 ani got super-swole for his role as Kingo, and that the fi lm than when he played Groot in the “Guardians of the Gal- Scarlett Johansson fi nally gets a solo-starring turn as will also feature Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Gemma axy” series. He stars as an indestructible soldier looking superhero/Russian spy Natasha Romanoff. This movie Chan, Brian Tyree Henry and a “Game of Thrones” to put together the mystery of a past he can’t remember. obviously takes place before her death in “Avengers: reunion between Richard Madden and Kit Harington. This is the fi rst live-action fi lm from the Valiant Comics Endgame” and involves her connecting some dots about The Eternals, created by the late comic-book legend Jack universe, which features other heroes hoping to make it her past. David Harbour also stars as Russia’s version of Kirby, are an advanced alien race with the power of ap- to the movies, such as X-O Manowar and Shadowman. Captain America, the Red Guardian. parently being Marvel Studios’ next big thing. PAGE 24 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: MOVIES ‘We’re both pretty fortunate’ Al Pacino and Robert De Niro crown 5 decades of friendship with Oscar-nominated ‘Irishman’

BY GLENN WHIPP I don’t usually get that from a movie.” Los Angeles Times With 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture and one for Pacino, “The f you had pure intentions of watch- Irishman” is a reunion, a farewell and a ing Martin Scorsese’s 3 ½-hour mob summation. It’s the fourth movie Pacino epic “The Irishman” in one sitting and De Niro, 76, have made together, Iand for whatever reason — a failure though they shared no screen time in of focus, too many interruptions, general one of those fi lms (“The Godfather Part exhaustion — couldn’t make it through to II”) and had only one scene together in the end, Al Pacino wants you to know that another (“Heat”). It’s the ninth movie De he feels your pain. Niro has made with Scorsese and the fi rst When Pacino arrived at Scorsese’s New time Pacino has worked with the director. York offi ce a few months ago to watch “The Irishman” affords the two actors “The Irishman” for the fi rst time, the 79- an abundance of fellowship, with De Niro, year-old actor could last only through the a producer on the fi lm, playing Frank NETFLIX/AP fi lm’s fi rst half before asking for a break. Sheeran, a mobster and Teamsters offi cial “I didn’t know what I was in for,” Pacino who worked for charismatic Teamsters Robert De Niro, from left, Al Pacino and Ray Romano star in “The Irishman.” Pacino says. He’s seated on a sofa next to his boss Jimmy Hoffa (played by Pacino), received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor for his role in the fi lm. friend and “Irishman” co-star Robert De came to regard him like a brother and Niro, and he’s trying to fi nd a delicate way then, according to Sheeran anyway, mur- Los Angeles Times: Scorsese says words sometimes. He has a very extensive of explaining what happened that day. dered him, an act that can be seen both as you come at acting from different vocabulary. “You’re seeing yourself for the fi rst time, a betrayal and an expression of love. places. “Al tends to go more toward Pacino: I did a lot of theater early in my so sometimes your bladder reacts to it.” We sat down on an early winter day in a fl uidity and music, while Bob likes to life, and that’s all about rehearsing. The De Niro looks at Pacino, confused. West Hollywood hotel. De Niro, polite but locate state of mind and being, settling more I rehearsed, the more I played a in.” Do you agree with that? “Your bladder?” Pacino lets out a bel- reticent, let Pacino do most of the talking. role, the more things would happen. That’s Pacino: “Fluidity and music” is inter- low. “I don’t know. But I had to go! I “You do an interview and you learn a lot the psychological absorption, my friend. I esting. I love music. I can’t really sing. I couldn’t make it through the whole thing. of things — especially about Bob!” Pacino love repeats! But you don’t often get that can’t play an instrument. But I’d say that So I went, and I came back and it joked about his reserved co-star. Earlier in fi lm. There’s not much rehearsal. music is my fi rst love. I’ve used it at vari- made no difference to me. I was Pacino copped to being a little hyper. With that scene in “Heat” with Bob, ous times in roles, particularly when I was very moved by it. It “I’m sorry, Bob. I’m taking all the ques- I went off to think about it and learn it. younger. I remember making the Godfa- reminded me of tions!” De Niro fl ashed Then you can be in the moment and you ther movies, especially “Godfather II”... the feeling I get a crinkly smile listen and look and see what Bob’s doing De Niro begins to loudly hum Nino after having and raised and it changes. If he does something Rota’s love theme to the fi lms. absorbed strange, I have to be there. his hands in Pacino: That’s very good, Bob. (Laughs) a novel. De Niro: We didn’t rehearse that scene surrender. It’s close. I went to Mozart. I listened to a There’s a lot “It’s OK, Al. in “Heat.” I didn’t want to. lot of Mozart and also Stravinsky and it Pacino: And that was wise. Because there to re- You’re good put me in the mindset of Michael Cor- fl ect on. And at this.” these two guys have never spoken to each leone. I tried different pieces to see where other. And when we fi nally meet for the they’d put me. You ever try it? fi rst time, there’s an energy in that wari- De Niro: I listen to some music to help ness. get me in an emotional state. Sometimes it De Niro: It’s one of the favorite scenes works. You can’t rely on it. If you’re going I’ve ever done. to cry, even a silly thing can help. I’ve lis- Do you have a favorite scene you did tened to things from commercials. There together in “The Irishman”? was this one sentimental commercial, De Niro: I don’t know if I could single years ago, and I’d play it and it would one out. Just the fact that we did another help me. fi lm together means a lot. What are we talking about here? Pacino: There’s no guarantee that a Like the Paul Anka Kodak commer- movie like this happens. You look at (Paul) cial? Newman and (Robert) Redford. They De Niro: (Chuckles) No, no. stayed friends. They wanted to work to- (Pauses) Though ... I might have to gether again. But they didn’t. And people try that. I think mine was a public don’t understand why, but it’s just tough service thing. But music ... doing a for things to line up. I’m thankful they did scene, like with Al, I feel there’s a for us. musical connection. Ad-libbing, De Niro: Al wrote me a beautiful email improvising, it’s like two musi- that meant a lot to me. cians playing. Pacino: I did. Immediately after seeing Did you do any of that in the movie. I called Marty and I wrote Bob. your scene in “Heat”? (Direc- What did you tell him? tor) Michael Mann said you Pacino: Ha! (Long pause) You know ... do free-form psychological I was moved by it and what he did. And I absorption, Al. wanted to tell him that. Pacino: That’s a lot of multi- De Niro: I didn’t expect that. I was very, syllable words! very moved by what you wrote. ... while Bob is determined to You’ve known each other since the ’60s. be completely in the moment. How did you connect as friends, beyond De Niro: That’s interesting the work? that he said that. It’s similar to Pacino: Early in the ’70s, without con- what Marty said. sciously doing it, we bonded because we Tell me about free-form were both dealing with the fact that, all psychological absorption. of a sudden, we were well known. You go Pacino: Oh, I will! from being a young, out-of-work actor to De Niro: Michael uses big CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

Robert De Niro, left, and Al Pacino pose with their Critics Choice Award for best acting ensemble for “The Irishman” on Jan. 12 . The movie is their fourth together, and has the most shared screen time.

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FROM PAGE 24 having people recognize you everywhere you go. That’s a peculiar experience, and there was comfort in talking to someone else going through it. Because it was very strange what was going on. Like what? Pacino: Well, I remember a friend of mine once said to Lee Strasberg in an elevator, “Oh, I know you.” And Lee says, “No. You know who I am. But you don’t know me.” Same friend was with me one time at a grocery store and I’m inside getting a cup of coffee to go. And a woman came up to my friend and asked, “Is that really Al Pacino in there?” And he said, “Yeah. Somebody’s gotta be.” That’s fame. De Niro: It’s disconcerting. You can’t prepare for it. Pacino: We’d call each other and compare notes. “You want to get together?” And we’d get together ... De Niro: ... and it was always fruitful. There’s a trust. Pacino: Something always came out of it. And here we are today. Because you’re playing characters in “The Irishman” who pass STXFILMS/AP photos through decades, thanks to the A bitter aftertaste An American drug kingpin in London de-aging technology, there was (Matthew McConaughey, top) faces a guy on set who’d yell out your threats to his empire in “The Gentlemen,” character’s age when you were co-starring Michelle Dockery and Colin doing a scene. Farrell, above left, with Charlie Hunnam. Pacino: Thirty-nine! Because Alpha male toxicity clouds ‘The Gentlemen’ I was getting off the couch like a BY KATIE WALSH his grow operation; he has the money they unnecessarily extraneous plot twists, which 70-year-old man! And, in the scene, Tribune News Service need to sustain their titled lifestyles. Now end up having all the intrigue of a potato. Hoffa was supposed to be 39. You Mickey wants to get out of the game, and Story shortcomings can be forgiven. But forget how you moved. Later on, uy Ritchie’s latest British gang- he’s trying to sell his organization to the the insidious and lazy cultural stereotypes there was a scene where Hoffa has ster yarn, “The Gentlemen,” highest bidder. Will it be the fey Jewish bil- Ritchie, Atkinson and Davies overly rely on to run up a fl ight of steps. That I opens with a bartender pulling lionaire Matthew Berger (Jeremy Strong), are too unfortunate to be excused. could do . because I was already Ga beer tap printed with a logo or the aggressive young Chinese upstart Colin Farrell is predictably fantastic as a standing! reading: “Gritchie’s English Lore.” It’s oh- Dry Eye (Henry Golding)? track-suited boxing coach whose students De Niro: (Laughs) When I saw so-appropriate branding for this return to It’s not just the tale of a simple sale, raid one of Pearson’s secret spots. The him running up those steps, I roots for Ritchie, who burst onto the scene though. It’s recounted by an opportunistic resulting music video they fi lm, toplined by thought, “Jesus, he really went up in the late ’90s with the rollicking London private eye, Fletcher (Hugh Grant), who British grime MC Bugzy Malone, is easily those steps!” You couldn’t keep up crime fl ick “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking has turned up on the doorstep of Mickey’s the highlight of the fi lm. Farrell’s Coach, with him. Barrels.” With “The Gentlemen,” co-writ- right hand man, Ray (Charlie Hunnam), a loyal, protective tough guy with a rigid When you think of your age, ten with Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies, hoping to sell his highly embellished ver- (if untraditional) moral code, is an oddball how old do you feel? Ritchie invites the audience to belly up to sion to Mickey for a higher price than the breath of fresh air. He’s more like one of Pacino: My friend said it’s sort his bar for a full pint of his signature brew: local tabloid has offered. Fletcher has even the rough and tumble characters from of rude asking how old I am. It’s a wordy, bloody, Cockney-accented blend helpfully written it all into a screenplay, in “Snatch,” rather than the slick and slimy almost like asking someone who’s of colorful criminals. As you might expect, a small bit of self-refl ection about storytell- monied likes of Pearson. One wonders what older, “How much longer do you despite the title, these gentlemen aren’t ing, as the saga grows wilder and wilder in the fi lm would have been like centered think you have left?” (De Niro gentlemanly in the least. Fletcher’s telling. around him, or even around Pearson’s cool laughs) This time, Ritchie expands his horizons It can be easy to be swept away by all the Cockney wife, Roz (Michelle Dockery). I know how old you are. I’m to England’s upper crust (the “toffs,” if you beautiful people, unreliable narrators, clas- But “The Gentlemen” is so blinkered by its wondering what age you feel. will). The lords and ladies are a means to sic rock needle drops, wild costumes and outdated (and often offensive) alpha male De Niro: Most of the time, I feel an end for the protagonist, Mickey Pearson regional accents. Ritchie still has undeni- perspective that it’s blind to the elements younger than 76. But then some- (Matthew McConaughey), an American able attitude and swagger in spades. But that could have made it great. Rhodes scholar-turned-weed dealer who kick the tires and you’ll start to realize the times, you look at yourself in the “The Gentlemen” is rated R for violence, language mirror and you say, “Oh, geez.” I has worked out a deal with the landed story’s a lemon. It’s fairly simple under- throughout, sexual references and drug content. remember I was standing outside a gentry. They have the land he needs for neath the layers of unreliable narrators and Running time: 113 minutes. building one time and I said, “Who’s that old guy over there?” He had a hat on. Then he turned around and it was somebody well-known and we said hello. But it was weird. And ‘The Turning’: Less about answers, more about horror to savor that’s how I probably look to people. Pacino: The worst thing is when BY KATIE WALSH the moody gothic vibes enhanced by the does not hold the viewer’s hand. Expla- you’re walking somewhere and, by Tribune News Service fi lm’s grunge-era Washington state set- nation and speculation around the mys- accident, you see yourself in the ting. Mackenzie Davis stars as the young terious events is jettisoned for tone and mirror and you turn around and At the end of Floria Sigismondi’s “The governess, Kate, who leaves behind her life atmosphere, which “The Turning” has say, “Whoa! Who’s that?” And it’s Turning,” after all the credits had rolled, in Seattle out of a desire to help a wealthy in spades, thanks to the lush production you! Who am I? It brings you down some members of the audience at a press young girl, orphaned and abandoned by her design by Paki Smith and spectral cinema- a little bit. screening were visibly and vocally upset. last teacher. tography by David Ungaro. But there’s all that hard-earned They were seemingly enraged at the fi lm’s Flora (Brooklynn Prince) is indeed a Davis conveys Kate’s contention between wisdom that comes with all that unwillingness to offer up a single defi ni- charming and delightful child, though her intuition and the duties she’s promised experience, right? tive answer about the perceived haunt- the stern British housekeeper Mrs. Grose to fulfi ll as things start to swerve toward Pacino: (Laughs) You don’t ing in this take of Henry James’ 1898 (Barbara Marten) is anything but, and the surreal in the emotional hellscape, always want that hard-earned wis- novella “The Turn of the Screw,” joining Flora’s older brother, Miles (Finn Wolf- which she can’t discern as internal or dom. It’s like that line Hoffa has in a century’s worth of questioners who have hard), is entering his teen years angrily external. The suspense burbles up like a the movie. “Charge with a gun. With puzzled over the story of a young govern- and violently. The crisp Kate intends to slow-burning, queasy sense of dread, a a knife you run.” If Hoffa said it, it’s ess bedeviled by ghosts at her new job. Are shape the privileged “thoroughbreds” right sickening feeling of invisible imprison- probably true. He got 13 stitches in these ghosts real, or is she just crazy? It’s up, if only she can get through the night ment rather than a high-strung high-wire the back of his head. So if I had to an age-old question, but Sigismondi is con- in this sprawling, creepy manor, packed tension act derived from jump scares or the take anybody’s advice on that, it’d be fi dent simply not answering it, as frustrat- with huge old paintings of dead ancestors, supernatural. Hoffa’s. But do you want that hard- ing as that may be. overstuffed Baroque furniture, a forbidden “The Turning” might not work for every- earned wisdom in your life? You Jack Clayton adapted the novella into East Wing, terrifying mannequins and the one, but those for whom it works will fi nd just have to live with the decisions 1961’s “The Innocents,” starring Deborah journal of Miss Jessel, the prior governess much to savor and puzzle over you’ve made and be grateful. Kerr, and now “The Runaways” helmer who just up and vanished from her post. “The Turning” is rated PG-13 for terror, violence, De Niro: Make the best of things. and music video director Sigismondi The script, by “The Conjuring” screen- disturbing images, brief strong language and some We’re both pretty fortunate. updates the tale to a more modern era, all writers Carey W. Hayes and Chad Hayes, suggestive content. Running time: 94 minutes. PAGE 26 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: VIDEO GAMES Untitled Goose Game Platform: Nintendo Switch, PC Game on! House House’s bizarre waterfowl simulator has moved beyond obscure indie game thanks to its online ubiquity and consistent spot in the top-selling 5 titles you can feel good games list on Switch. It also bears the new mark of success that every video about buying for children game aspires to: tweets from Chrissy Teigen. BY KYLE HILLIARD All of that success and praise is helped by Untitled Goose Game’s meme Special to The Washington Post Nintendo potential, but it’s also a fun game, and love my child more than Luigi’s Mansion 3 an especially good one for playing with Platform: Nintendo Switch kids. You can’t play co-op, but it’s great anything in the world, but her for passing the controller and solving taste in video games leaves a My wife and daughter basically marathoned Lu- puzzles together, and you don’t have lot of room for improvement. igi’s Mansion 3 over the course of a weekend and to solve every puzzle to complete the I I am jealous they got to experience the game to- Of course, that’s partly the old man game. You also never enter a fail-state, gether while I just hung out pretending I was part in me that considers the things I which means even if you mess up, you of their cool ghost-hunting crew. Luigi’s Mansion never have to leave the game. Nothing liked growing up to be better than 3 is a puzzle game with occasional ghost-catching frustrates a young player more than the things kids enjoy today. Even combat. You have to play for a little while to unlock having to start something over just be- with that understanding of my bias, Gooigi (Luigi’s clone made of goo that can travel cause you can’t fi gure it out right away. through vents and pipes), but once you do, you can I still look at the games my kid control Luigi, while your young partner handles plays and cringe. goo duty. It’s not the content, nor the art, Gooigi is genuinely helpful, and also basically nor the storytelling. It’s the free-to- invincible so there is no downside to having him play nature and microtransaction around and there are plenty of opportunities to solve puzzles and fi ght ghosts together. The boss minefi elds of what she enjoys. My battles represent an occasional diffi culty spike, kid mostly plays mobile games, which can be frustrating, but there is probably preferring the kinds of experiences a lesson for kids about overcoming obstacles or that avoid confrontation and kill- something hidden in there. ing and encourage her to squeal, “Awww!” from her room every few minutes. I’m glad she found her niche, but I am always trying to Nintendo remind her of the world out there Ring Fit Adventure where the gameplay stands on its Platform: Nintendo Switch own and progress is encouraged, not stymied by frustrating timers The Wii became one of the top 10 best-selling video game consoles of all or is otherwise blocked by a pay- time thanks in part to how it encour- wall. aged kids to move, which was attractive With that in mind, here are a to parents. As a parent who plays video handful of video game experiences games, I like the idea of my kid playing you can feel good buying for your something that makes them move, but I also recognize the fun-value of a game kids that avoid such pitfalls and Thatgamecompany where you just sit down, motionless, and are just good for the sake of being Sky: Children of the Light get lost in an interactive world. Ring Fit good. And as a bonus, my kid en- Adventure is on this list not because it Platform: joyed them, too. iOS encourages my kid to move around and As a cynical adult video game person, I have work up a sweat (which is a nice bonus), issues personal to me about Thatgamecompany’s but rather because the video game side follow-up to Journey. I don’t like that it is current- of it is engaging and interesting. ly only available on a platform where my fi ngers Rumor has it the game was built get in the way of the impressive visuals and I using Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s don’t like the microtransactions. But with those engine. That fact is diffi cult to verify caveats in place, Sky is a great free-to-download because Nintendo doesn’t love to share cooperative experience. The story shows and those kinds of insider secrets, but I am doesn’t tell, which is great for young players, and a believer. The world’s grass sways in when the going occasionally gets tough, you can similar ways, the colors are bright and literally grab your kid by the hand and shepherd inviting, and it just makes the world of them to the next destination. The fi nale is dark Ring Fit Adventure an exciting place and moving, but it’s the kind of entertainment to visit. My kid and I are competing to experience where you come out from the dark- see who can make more progress, and ness happy and optimistic about the future of she is winning thanks to the energetic humanity. Those pesky microtransactions are vibrancy of her youth. (That, and she’s also, thankfully, very easy to ignore. playing at a lower diffi culty.) Apple Arcade (Sneaky Sasquatch, Word Laces, etc.) Platform: iOS My kid often runs to me with her device asking for permission to download something that makes me scowl with concern. With an Apple Arcade subscription, I discovered I can just point to the Arcade shortcut on the App Store’s front page and say, “Only get games from here.” I still need to offer my paren- tal oversight to tell her things like, “You probably wouldn’t like Neo Cab,” but I rest assured knowing Apple that whatever she fi nds in there will at least be free of predatory transactions or other questionable mobile Sneaky Sasquatch is available through Apple Arcade. game practices — a requirement of every Apple Ar- cade game. always doing the same thing. Word Laces is a word The two big hits so far have been RAC7 Games’ puzzle game that I like for new readers because it Sneaky Sasquatch and Minimega’s Word Laces. helps with spelling and offers all the hints you want Sneaky Sasquatch is a friendly story about a Sasquatch without any penalty. You also can’t go wrong with trying to collect food and blend into society. It’s silly, Rayman. He has always been surprisingly comfort- Nintendo colorful and is good about making sure you’re not able on the phone. Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 27 WEEKEND: QUICK TRIPS Europe Peek into the world of printing Museum in Mainz is dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg and movable type

BY DAVID L. EDGE and knew just about everything Stars and Stripes I will ever need to know about Gutenberg and printing across ust a 20-minute drive from the centuries, in different cul- Clay Kaserne in Germany, tures and around the world, I in the heart of Mainz’s old took time to browse the museum Jtown sits the Gutenberg displays, including the famed Museum, dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg Bible, the fi rst thing Gutenberg and the movable type he printed on his press. Two printing press that he invented sets of ancient Chinese printing around 1440. wheels that have more than 600 Gutenberg’s printing press movable clay stencils caught wasn’t the fi rst — Korean book- my eye in the East Asia section makers were printing with mov- of the museum before I moved able metal type a century before on to the Islam section, where I him — but by allowing books was awed by a burial cloth with to be mass produced inexpen- Arabic prayers woven into it, the sively, it gave people access to words so small that they were new ideas and knowledge, which hard to see. dragged Europe out of the Dark In the Druckladen, which is Ages and ushered in the infor- part of the museum but has a mation era, historians say. separate entrance, visitors big Admission to the museum is 5 and small can try their hand at euros and for another 3.50 euros, ages-old artisanry like bookbind- you can rent an easy-to-use ing or lino printing. audio guide, available in English, The museum is tucked away French or German. The guide of- behind some shops and an apart- fers six tours that, combined, last ment building, but if you look an hour and provide a detailed for Mainz’s 1,000-year-old St. Martin’s Cathedral, it’s immedi- explanation of everything in the Gutenberg Museum, Mainz museum. ately opposite. Once I’d fi nished all six tours [email protected] The Gutenberg Bible is one of the main attractions at the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany. ON THE QT

DIRECTIONS Monday and German holidays. under Einrichtungen and then Druckladen: Same as the mu- Druckladen. Address: Gutenberg Museum, seum from Tuesday to Saturday, Liebfrauenplatz 5, 55116 Mainz but 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. The address for the Druckladen INFORMATION is the same, but the entrance is COSTS Gutenberg Museum: on Seilergasse 1. There’s free Phone: +49 (0)6131 12-2640; parking about a two-minute walk Gutenberg Museum admission: Online: gutenberg-museum.de from the museum. 5 euros for adults, 3.50 euros Druckladen: For more informa- for kids 8-18. Group discounts tion and to book a spot at a work- TIMES available. shop, call +49 (0)6131-122686 Gutenberg Museum: 9 a.m.-5 Druckladen: Workshops cost or email gm-druckladen@stadt. p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 11 around 100 euros. A schedule is mainz.de a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed available on the museum website — David Edge

DAVID EDGE/Stars and Stripes The Gutenberg Museum is located near the historical center of Mainz, across from the 1,000-year-old St. Martin’s Cathedral.

DAVID EDGE/Stars and Stripes BERND ESSLING/Gutenberg Museum, Mainz BERND ESSLING/Gutenberg Museum, Mainz A replica of a book binding station from Johannes A museum staffer demonstrates In the Gutenberg Museum’s educational print shop, the Druckladen, visitors can give typesetting and Gutenberg’s era is on display. how pages were printed. printing a try, or take part in a number of workshops. PAGE 28 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Europe France’s enduring Gothic cathedrals

espite many years of traveling churches dedicated to “Our Lady” (“Notre to France, I still can’t help but Dame”) scattered around France — and, marvel at the towering Gothic like Paris’ Notre-Dame, Chartres’ also Dchurches that mark the heart of experienced a harrowing fi re. many French cities. While mostly made of stone, many The Gothic style of architecture, pri- Gothic churches feature a wooden roof marily employed in churches, evolved in and/or spire, making them susceptible medieval France as a way to give interior to fi res. Amazingly, spaces a better-lit, more upward-reaching after Chartres’ feel than the dark, heavy Romanesque cathedral burned to architecture that preceded it. As French the ground in 1194, it urban life grew more stable, churches took just 30 years to didn’t need to be so fortress-like — and rebuild — astonishing engineering innovations allowed archi- when you consider tects to built airier, vertical churches that it took centuries to seemed to stretch heavenward, their walls build cathedrals such given over to windows to allow maximum as Paris’ Notre- illumination. Newly pointed arches al- Rick Steves Dame. What visitors lowed churches to grow higher and more see now is a unity of dramatic on the outside, while making architecture, statuary and stained glass space for colorful stained-glass windows that captures the spirit of the 13th century on the inside. Counterweight “fl ying but- “Age of Faith” like no other church. tresses” — stone arches that reach up Two of my favorite Gothic cathedrals from the ground to push back inward on are just north of Chartres, in neighboring DOMINIC ARIZONA BONUCCELLI/Ricksteves.com relatively weak external walls, thereby Normandy. The centerpiece of a small town, Bayeux’s cathedral is as large as Paris’ Notre-Dame. supporting the roof — go even farther in In contrast to small-town Chartres, making the interior of giant stone build- Rouen was France’s second-largest city capital of the dukes of Normandy (includ- eastern France is in Strasbourg, where its ings feel almost weightless. in medieval times. Its cathedral, also ing one containing the heart of English venerable cathedral — another “Notre- While it will be some time before visi- dedicated to Mary, is primarily famous King Richard the Lionheart). Dame” — is a true jaw-dropper. tors can once again take in France’s most as a landmark of art history. Visiting Two hours west of Rouen, Bayeux’s This Gothic spectacle somehow sur- famous Gothic wonder, Paris’ Notre- today, you can see essentially what Claude cathedral — as big as Paris’ Notre-Dame vived the French Revolution, the Franco- Dame cathedral, many other magnifi cent Monet saw when he painted 30 different — dominates its small town. Its two Prussian War and both World Wars. The Gothic cathedrals are sprinkled across studies of this Flamboyant Gothic (mid- towers and west facade were originally interior is worth savoring slowly, with the country like jeweled pins on a map. 14th century) facade at various seasons Romanesque, but the towers were later its wide nave, exquisite gold-leaf organ I like to imagine what it was like to be a and times of day, capturing his “impres- capped with tall Gothic spires, and the and elaborately carved stone pulpit. The pilgrim 600 years ago, hiking for days to a sions” as the light played across its exqui- facade embellished with a decorative marvelous stained glass, 80 percent of particular church on a particular holy day sitely detailed masonry. Gothic “curtain” of architectural details. which is original, dates as far back as the — and feeling the awe when the soaring Rouen’s cathedral was constructed be- Its interior is also a mix of styles, with 12th century. The church’s exterior, with spire of the cathedral fi nally appeared on tween the 12th and 14th centuries, though solid round arches in the nave’s ground its cloud-piercing spire (at 466 feet, it was the horizon. lightning strikes, wars (the cathedral level supporting gracefully Gothic upper the world’s tallest until the mid-1800s) Nowadays you can hop on a train in was accidentally bombed in World War stories that soar high above. Historians and red sandstone (from the 13th and 14th Paris and, for example, arrive in just II), and other destructive forces meant believe the Bayeux tapestry, the 70-yard- centuries) stands out from the other great over an hour in Chartres, home of the constant rebuilding. Inside is a chapel long embroidery telling the story of Wil- Gothic churches in France. cathedral that is arguably Europe’s best dedicated to Joan of Arc (she was con- liam the Conqueror’s victory in the Battle example of pure Gothic. Offi cially known victed of heresy in Rouen and burned at of Hastings, was originally designed to, Rick Steves (ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on pub- as the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Char- the stake there in 1431) and several stone and did, encircle the nave. lic television and public radio. Email him at rick@ tres, it’s one of more than a hundred tombs that date from when Rouen was the The most impressive Gothic church in ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook. TOP TRAVEL PICKS Chinese New Year continues along the avenue de Tickets to enter the spectator’s designed to make the wearers Choisy and the boulevard Mas- zone are unlimited and can be appear young, silk breeches celebrations in Europe sena. Online: tinyurl.com/rwnjylj purchased on the spot. Organiz- and white ruffl ed blouses. Other Chinese New Year, also re- Other European cities hosting ers warn to beware of tickets essential characters include ferred to as the Lunar New Year celebrations include Amsterdam being sold online by disreputable the “Wilde,” who wear wooden or Spring Festival, is the biggest (Dam Square and Nieuwmarkt/ agencies at an infl ated cost. Ad- masks with beards and exag- holiday of the year in China. 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The fi rst day of the Chi- Karen Bradbury Oude Westen; Feb. 1). with fans, athletes, celebrities tumed characters representing nese New Year begins upon the and VIPs, making people-watch- monkeys, camels, an elephant, a appearance of the new moon on Read more about things to do Hahnenkamm ing here a sport unto itself. turtle and others animals, along a date between Jan. 21 and Feb. in the Europe Traveler blog: World Cup Races Online: hahnenkamm.com with those in the dress of various 20. In 2020, January 25 will kick stripes.com/blogs/europe-traveler nationalities. Decorated fl oats One of the Alps’ most notorious complete the scene. off the Year of the Rat, the fi rst Carnival parade downhill ski races is held in the The spectacle kicks off at 7 of all animals to appear in the 12- in Austria’s Tyrol region Europe’s largest assembly of Tyrolean ski resort town of Kitz- a.m. Feb. 2 with the parading of year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Chinese lions and dragons, de- buehel, Austria. The 80th anni- Telfs, Austria, is a market the sun through town, and the A holiday traditionally spent part from Charing Cross Road at versary edition of the legendary town in the region of Tyrol about Schleicherlaufen itself starts at with family, several news outlets 10 a.m. and make their way along Hahnenkamm World Cup Races twenty miles west of Innsbruck. 11 a.m. Telfs is an approximately estimate the population of China Shaftesbury Avenue in China- unfolds through Jan. 26. Once every fi ve years, it holds a 50-minute drive from Garmisch- will take some 30 billion trips carnival parade so unique that town. Trafalgar Square is the site On a mountain whose name Partenkirchen, Germany. Entry within a span of 40 days before translates to “rooster’s comb,” it’s made its way into UNESCO of dance and music shows, with to the festivities is free. Online: and after the big day. the racecourse known as the List of Intangible Cultural many artists from China taking schleicherlaufen.at A handful of European cities Streif (stripe) challenges some Heritage. The “Schleicherlaufen” to the stage. Leicester Square Other UNESCO-listed carni- host festivities as well. The big- of the world’s top skiers with its traces its origins back to ancient val events include the Schemen- hosts a family fun zone. Entry gest Chinese New Year celebra- hair-raising twists, blind drops, fertility rites, and its proceed- laufen in Imst, Austria, on Feb. to the activities is free. Online: tions outside Asia take place in jumps and unbelievably steep ings are documented in writings 9; the Busojaras in Mohacs, Hun- London, where the holiday will tinyurl.com/ttjp7an gradients. Skiers can achieve dating as far back as 1571. gary, Feb. 20-25; the Granville be marked on Jan. 26. Festivities Paris takes to the streets in speeds in excess of 86 mph along On the main day of festivities, Carnival in Granville, France, take place across the West End, celebration one week later. On its harrowing two-mile course. the exclusively male participants Feb. 21-25; the Carneval de where revelers enjoy perfor- Feb. 2 at 2 p.m., about 2,000 The Men’s super-G takes don elaborate, masterfully de- Binche in Binche, Belgium, Feb. mances on stage, the eating of marchers representing about 40 place on Jan. 24, followed by the signed hats towering more than 23-25; and the Basler Fasnacht traditional foods from street groups take part in the French Men’s downhill on Jan. 25 and three feet high and weighing up in Basel, Switzerland, March stalls and a vibrant parade. capital’s lively parade. The route the Men’s slalom on the nearby to 17 pounds. These are paired 2-5, among others. Complete list The colorful fl oats, including begins at 44, Avenue d’Ivry and Ganslernhang course on Jan. 26. with intricately crafted masks online: ich.unesco.org/en/lists Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 29 WEEKEND: FOOD & DINING Europe Pasta Alla Gricia Welcome gets a makeover

BY ANN MALONEY The Washington Post change If you’re a traditionalist, look away. What follows is a modern twist on an ancient dish, Pasta Alla Gricia. If you do turn away, however, you’ll miss out Cicchetteria Cinese Zhu on a one-pot wonder that is perfect for evenings when you’re craving an easy serves high-quality, indulgence but don’t want to order that cheesy pizza. Traditional Pasta Alla Gricia, which is low-cost Chinese food said to be a dish of Roman origins, fi rst enjoyed centuries ago by Roman shep- in downtown Vicenza herds, is enduring because it delivers big fl avor with simple ingredients. It is part of the “cucina povera,” a term used to BY NANCY MONTGOMERY describe the cooking of the country’s poor. Stars and Stripes Such dishes as carbonara and cacio e pepe he crispy duck was the best thing I’d also fall under that category. tasted in weeks. Pasta is tossed with crispy guanciale The fried rice, with scrambled egg, (cured pork jowl), pasta cooking water ham and peas, was the best since and grated pecorino Romano. The fat T PHOTOS BY NANCY MONTGOMERY/Stars and Stripes spending time in Asia many years ago. The from the rendered meat, the starchy water steamed vegetable dumplings were delightful. Above: The crispy duck at Cicchetteria Cinese Zhu is a steal at 6 euros. and the grated cheese, when vigorously stirred with the pasta, emulsify into a I can’t say enough good things about Cic- Below right: Steamed dumplings arrive hot and pillowy in a wood bowl. chetteria Cinese Zhu, a sleek but inexpensive glossy, porky, cheesy sauce that coats the Chinese restaurant that recently opened on a individual spaghetti strands. canalside street in downtown Vicenza. Pile it into a bowl, and dig in. So good. I ’d previously noticed the Chinese red lan- In her cookbook “Keeping it Simple: terns outside the restaurant and what looked Easy Weeknight One-Pot Recipes,” author like happy diners within. That seemed like a Yasmin Fahr recommends the traditional good sign. AFTER guanciale, but she adds bite-size pieces of A taste of some zuppa agro piccante or pollo HOURS kale to help us meet our daily vegetable all’ananas — hot and sour soup and pineapple requirements. chicken — would be good, I thought, a nice ITALY She also gives us permission to sub- change from pasta and pizza, from olives and stitute pancetta or bacon for the harder- tomatoes and the usual Italian fare. to-fi nd guanciale. And she gives the To have it be so fresh and fl avorful was great, thumbs-up to trying other cheeses, such and kind of a surprise, particularly at the as Parmesan. restaurant’s price point. Waiting for the water to come to a boil Most entrees are 6 euros, as was my deli- and then for the pasta to cook until almost cious crispy duck. How do they get it so crispy, al dente is what takes the most time. I wondered? First they pour boiling water on the duck to tighten the skin, then let it air dry CHEESY PASTA WITH BACON for several hours, then glaze it with honey or rice wine before cooking it at a high tempera- AND KALE (PASTA ALLA GRICIA) ture. That’s a lot of prep for 6 euros. Soups and appetizers are 2.50 to 6 euros. The Total time: 40 minutes most expensive dishes — steamed and braised 4 to 6 servings fi sh — cost 16 euros. Ingredients The extensive menu focuses on Cantonese- Kosher salt, optional style cookery, the most popular of China’s 1 pound spaghetti many regional cuisines, which includes items 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, with like spring rolls, shredded pork in garlic sauce, more for pasta Chinese casserole or chop suey, mushrooms 8 ounces bacon, guanciale or pancetta, and bamboo, braised tofu and bok choy. There cut into ¾-inch cubes or strips are several vegetarian dishes. There is also a 10½ ounces curly kale, stems removed, small bar and a selection of beer and wine. chopped or torn into bite-size pieces The interior of the restaurant, which has 1 cup ( 3 ½ ounces) fi nely grated pecori- been open for only a couple of months, is clean no Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese and shiny, with a restrained, serene decor. Freshly ground black pepper There are white walls and tablecloths, black The restaurant is open for lunch or dinner every day except Tuesday. Directions chairs and touches of red. It’s a good fi nd for Bring a large pot fi lled with 2 quarts anyone in the area looking for an excuse to of water to a boil. Add salt, if desired. celebrate the Lunar New Year, which begins Cook the pasta in the boiling water for 7 Saturday. minutes, about 4 minutes less than the The friendly service is also a plus. With package instructions indicate. no idea what to order, I asked my server for When the pasta is cooked, drain, reserv- advice. She didn’t demur and say everything is ing 1 ½ cups of the cooking water. Im- good or it depends on what you like. She made mediately drizzle the drained pasta with her recommendation, and it was right on. olive oil. Use tongs or a wooden spoon to toss and coat the pasta with the oil. [email protected] Twitter:@montgomerynance Dry the pot with a kitchen towel and it set over medium heat. Add the 1 tablespoon of oil and heat until shimmering. Add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until the fat is mostly rendered, CICCHETTERIA about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Fluff the cooked pasta with a fork CINESE ZHU and then add it, the cheese and 1 cup of the reserved pasta water to the pot. Stir Address: Contra Barche 22, 36100 Vi- vigorously until the cheese melts and cenza transforms into a creamy sauce that coats Phone: (+39) 0444 310114 the pasta, 4 to 5 minutes. If the sauce is Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 too thick or dry, add more pasta water, 2 p.m. every day except Tuesday tablespoons at a time, until it reaches the Menu: Chinese, Italian and English desired consistency. — Nancy Montgomery Taste and season with pepper, as de- Celebrate Lunar New Year this weekend in the clean, serene dining room. sired. PAGE 30 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Europe

BUERGENSTOCK RESORT/TNS The Buergenstock, which reopened in 2017 after nine years of renovation, sits on a ridge with views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

BUERGENSTOCK RESORT/TNS Switzerland’s Buergenstock Resort stands out, even among Switzerland’s ﬁ ve-star hotels.

No, it’s not a real place. But seemingly dissimilar RAFFLES SINGAPORE/TNS The Rafﬂ es Hotel, ﬁ rst opened in 1887, is a Singapore National Switzerland and Singapore have much in common Monument and reopened in 2019 after a complete renovation.

BY GEORGE HOBICA with the death penalty.” Was he put off by the meticulous- Lausanne, had never seen the likes of the Buergenstock Tribune News Service ly trimmed shrubs lining the highways? Irate at the lack when it emerged from nine years of construction and of black blobs of discarded gum marring the sidewalks? renovation, high on its ridge with views of Lake Lucerne e live in unsettled times. Angry mobs are Miffed by the government’s strict drug laws? and the Alps. It’s another world, peaceful and rarefi ed. striking and marching in France. Paris I’m not the fi rst to notice the Swissapore connection. Misty whiffs of clouds fl oat over the green hills and hug is nearly paralyzed. Protest is pandemic Gibson refers to “Singapore’s Swiss-watch infrastruc- the Alps and the lake below, while cowbells and chirping Waround the world: in Poland, they march ture,” which I guess is a backhanded compliment, and he birds serenade guests. The air is fresh. There’s a scent of against a creeping autocracy; in Hong Kong, they oppose dismisses the country as a “smug neo-Swiss enclave of pine and new-mown hay. mainland China’s heavy hand; in India, they inveigh order and prosperity.” The horror! Order! Prosperity! If In the lobby of one of the four hotels on the property, against a new citizenship law; and in Lebanon, a country he longed for disorder, he could have gone elsewhere. I bent over a table to sniff an overabundance of four or so divided by sect and religion that people never agree Indifferent to their detractors, both countries go about fi ve dozen luscious peonies, sure they were artifi cial this on anything, they gather in public as one to rail against their business, safely ensconced on their islands (Swit- late in the season. I noticed an employee nearby wearing widespread corruption. Similar protests are taking place, zerland, as Diccon Bewes writes in her book “Swiss a quizzical smile that said, “Yes, of course they’re real!” in no particular disorder, in Iran, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, Watching,” is “the landlocked island”). To keep potential Perhaps I just imagined this. Or maybe he was just enjoy- Italy, Germany, Spain and Ecuador, and, from time to invaders at bay, both nations require two years of mili- ing my enjoyment. There are three full-time fl orists on time, in the United States and the United Kingdom. tary service from all able-bodied males, and maintain staff, I later learned. This past summer, seeking some sanity, I fl ew to Singa- strict neutrality in geopolitical affairs. There are also four full-time tour guides on staff. The pore and from there to Switzerland. I struggle to think of Is all the shade just jealousy? Life is good in Swis- resort is so vast you almost need a St. Bernard carrying a any other two countries where the citizenry is as con- sapore: the Swiss and the Singaporeans on average live map and a keg of Evian, and so intriguing that those not tented. In my imagination, the two countries meld into a four years longer than Americans do and, according to staying for the night pay $40 for a 90-minute guided site single entity: Swissapore. the Paris School of Economics, their Gini score, a mea- visit. And if you were thinking of sending your drone for Plato tells us that the distinguishing gift of the poet is sure of wealth equality, is also identical, higher than in a birds-eye tour, don’t: “We shoot them down,” a security the ability to see similarities in dissimilar objects. I’m most countries, including the U.S. Economic insecurity offi cer told me. “We Swiss are all good marksmen thanks no poet, but I’ve visited Singapore and Switzerland many and inequality are behind much of the unrest we see in so to our mandatory military service.” times over the past 40 years and after my most recent many countries today. trip I began to better understand what these two seem- And, since this is meant to be a travel story, I’ll point No more wild boars ingly dissimilar countries have in common and why I fi nd out that both countries are tourist magnets, yet neither There are also guided tours of the sites appearing in them both so healing, a tonic to banish the feeling that the is over-touristed, another valid reason to visit if serenity “Crazy Rich Asians” now, one of which is Singapore’s world is falling apart. isn’t enough. Raffl es Hotel, reopened in 2019 after its own cost-be- damned, top-to-bottom renovation. It’s just jaw-dropping, The similarities are more interesting Bragging not allowed a splendor in marble and mahogany. The famous white- Casual observers disparage Swissapore. Here’s Harry One more thing: even though both countries are turbaned Sikh doormen, as regal and imposing as ever, Lime, the swindler played by Orson Welles in the 1949 relatively well off, and things are otherwise hunky-dory, festooned with gold braid and medals, remain as they fi lm “The Third Man”: “Switzerland had 500 years of Swissapore disdains conspicuous displays of prosperity. were. In 1904, one of their predecessors chased a wild democracy and peace. And what did that produce? The So when the over-the-top Buergenstock resort (buer- boar through the lobby and wrestled it to the ground. cuckoo clock.” As if 500 years of peace isn’t enough. (For genstock.ch) reopened in 2017, one critic sniffed, “it’s not Wild boars no longer roam the streets, but not all of the record, the cuckoo clock was invented in Germany.) Swiss to show off.” Singapore has been tamed. One Saturday night, K. F. Singapore gets some scurrilous shade as well: science Switzerland, famous for its fi ve-star hotels, such as the fi ction writer William Gibson belittled it as “Disneyland Alpina Grand in Gstaad and the Royal Savoy Hotel in CONTINUED ON PAGE 31 Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 31

FROM PAGE 30 Seetoh, a local restaurateur and the country’s answer to Anthony Bourdain, took me for a tour of the city’s sequestered red-light district, where dozens of young ladies gather for inspection by the South Asian guest workers who build the Swiss-watch infra- structure. The government takes a pragmatic approach to the sex industry, as it does with much else; sex work is legal here, and the workers are subject to health inspections. One day, Seetoh took me to sample the culinary bounty of the hawker centers, also subject to government health inspections, where the signs read no touting, no smoking, no pets, no littering. And please bus your tray. There are 114 hawker centers and 13,000 street food vendors here. The centers are a Singapore staple, but how long will they last? “The chefs’ kids can’t wait to go into business, just not their fathers’ business,” Lio- nel Chee, a local food-tour guide (foodtourcompany.com), told me. “It’s hard work, long hours, low pay. Food costs keep rising, but too much competition keeps prices low.” Another place Singaporeans like to eat is the airport, even if they’re not fl ying anywhere. Changi is, after all, the world’s best airport (just ask anyone who fl ies a lot). There’s a butterfl y garden, a rooftop swimming pool, a free movie theater, dozens of restaurants and a huge mall. And now there’s the Jewel, opened last year, a mixed-use Xanadu with gardens, shops, dining and a hotel, all upstaged by the world’s largest indoor waterfall, under a climate-controlled, geodesic-like pleasure dome. This HSBC Rain Vortex, as it’s called, discharges a torrent of reclaimed rainwater (130,000 gallons of it), descending 130 feet from an orifi ce in the building’s ceiling, a deluge so fi erce it could serve as Paul Bunyan’s power-shower. My 11-hour fl ight to Switzerland on Singapore Air- lines didn’t leave until 1 a.m., so I took in the 9:30 p.m. light and sound and water and mist show. I use “spectacular” rarely, but in this case, my tongue is tied. What would Gibson make of this high tech waterfall? It is Disneyish. Heck, it out-Disneys Disney. OK, yes, Swissapore does seem a bit make-believe. So what, I say. Disneyland, eat your heart out. You, too, William Gibson.

GEORGE HOBICA/TNS The HSBC Rain Vortex, located at Singapore’s Changi Airport, recirculates 130,000 gallons of rainwater every day. PAGE 32 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Pacific

BY MALCOLM FOSTER Associated Press e crested a hill on the winding lakeside road, and there it was: Middle-earth. Rugged, snow-capped mountains glowed in W the setting sun, and dappled green pastures tumbled down to the water’s edge. White peaks soared in the distance. The Misty Mountains, perhaps? It was past 8 p.m. in late December — summer in New Camper vans offer a fun and fl exible way Zealand — and our family was on Day 4 of an eight-day camper van adventure around the South Island. We were to experience New Zealand’s South Island headed to a campground in Glenorchy, a village at the northern tip of Lake Wakatipu, where several scenes from “The Lord of the Rings” movies were fi lmed. It is one of the most unspoiled, magically beautiful places I’ve ever been. We had just left the picturesque if touristy extreme- sports mecca of Queenstown, where commercial bungee jumping started (no, we didn’t try that). A New Zealander friend had recommended we stay in the quieter, more pastoral Glenorchy, and I’m glad we did. We spent two nights at a charming campground with hot showers and a pleasant communal kitchen. It ended up being the highlight of a trip fi lled with breathtaking beauty and memorable experiences. Our 800-mile loop south from Christchurch, the South Island’s biggest city, took us through countryside that at turns reminded me of Scotland, Switzerland, northern Japan and the U.S. Southwest. We drove past craggy mountains, lush forests, huge barren hills dotted with scrub brush, and green pastures with lots and lots of sheep. We stopped at milky blue lakes whose hue comes

PHOTOS BY MALCOLM FOSTER/AP from “glacial fl our,” rock sediment ground up by glaciers. Top: This photo taken with a fi sh-eye lens shows Mount Cook and a boardwalk We hiked through meadows, past rushing streams and section of the Hooker Valley Track that leads to Hooker Glacier on the South huge bushes of yellow wildfl owers. The sun set around Island of New Zealand. 9 p.m., giving us gloriously long days to explore. We didn’t Above: The Foster family, from left, Miles, 16, Jacob, 17, and Mio, pose in front want to leave. of their rented camper van in Glenorchy, New Zealand, on Dec. 23. CONTINUED ON PAGE 33 Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 33 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Pacific

Above: The northern end of Lake Wakatipu in Glenorchy, New Zealand, where several scenes from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” were ﬁ lmed. PHOTOS BY MALCOLM FOSTER/AP Left: The Hooker Valley Track leads These photos taken with a ﬁ sh-eye lens show the Foster to the base of the Hooker Glacier family eating lunch in the kitchen, top, and brothers at the bottom of Mount Cook, New Jacob, left, and Miles Foster, above, gaming in the rear Zealand’s tallest mountain, also of their camper van. known as “Cloud Piercer.”

FROM PAGE 32 proved to be the right call. Hopping back in the camper van and driving to Gle- Touring in a camper van gave us fl exibility to go at our Our fi rst objective was Mount Cook, New Zealand’s norchy on a road hugging the lake, we crested a hill about own pace and stop where we wanted. It’s a popular way tallest mountain, also known as “Aoraki,” or “Cloud a half-hour later for a breathtaking view that made me for both Kiwis (as New Zealanders call themselves) and Piercer,” in the indigenous Maori language. smile: We’re spending the night in Middle-earth. international tourists to see the country. After a long international fl ight and connection in Actually, we stayed at Mrs. Woolly’s Campground in New Zealand has a well-organized network of camp- Auckland, we picked up the camper van near Christ- the middle of the little town. It had a clean communal sites. Some are spartan, with just public toilets and church airport in the afternoon and got a helpful expla- kitchen and pleasant indoor/outdoor eating area. A seven- access to water, while others have hot showers, washing nation about how everything worked. (There are many minute hot shower cost NZ $2 (US $1.33), and there was a machines, shared kitchens and barbecue grills. rental companies, including Maui, Jucy and Wilderness cute gift shop next door. Campsites are largely divided between “powered Motorhomes, which we used and liked.) We traveled at Christmastime, when lots of other sites,” where you can hook up your van to an electrical After stocking up on groceries, we drove a couple camper vans are on the road, so I reserved a couple outlet, and those without power. hours inland before weariness prompted me to pull into a campsites online ahead of time, including this one. Other- Renting a camper van isn’t cheap, but you save on lodg- simple roadside campsite just as it began to rain. We paid wise, we found space at sites along the way. ing and dining since you’re in a home on wheels. You’re the on-site manager, cooked a simple dinner in our ve- Lake Wakatipu is too cold for swimming, but you can also paying for the freedom of movement. The most basic hicle and soon fell asleep in our beds as the wind whistled rent kayaks and bikes, go parasailing or hire a helicopter campsites are free, and many others cost between 10 and outside. to fl y you over the peaks and lake. Or just go for one of 25 New Zealand dollars (US $7-17) per person per night. Waking refreshed to sunny skies, we drove into hilly the area’s many scenic walks. Some outfi ts offer tours of Apps such as Campable and CamperMate provide helpful country, stopping to admire fi elds of purple lupins and locations where scenes from “The Lord of the Rings” and information. turquoise glacier-fed lakes, Tekapo and Pukaki. “The Hobbit” movies were fi lmed. Our 29-foot- long vehicle — a Fiat truck refi tted by As we approached Mount Cook, its huge white peak Germany’s Burstner — had two double beds, one in a suddenly emerged from a break in the clouds, rising 360 degrees of beauty back room that included a toilet and shower, and another starkly from the fl at land. We spent two nights at Glentan- Our family took a memorable hike up nearby Mount that descended from the ceiling of the front cabin with ner Park Centre, a powered campsite with nice facilities Judah. Under cloudless skies, we walked up a trail lined the push of a button. and views of Mount Cook and surrounding peaks. with yellow wildfl owers. This expedition turned into our It also had a tiny kitchen with three gas burners, a We had glorious weather the next day for an easy hike own mini-“Lord of the Rings” adventure when the trail sink and small refrigerator. The front two seats swiveled along a popular trail beneath snow-capped ridges to near led away from the summit, prompting us to bushwhack around to face a table behind which the other two mem- the bottom of the shrinking Hooker Glacier, at the foot of the fi nal third, up a steep slope of grassy underbrush to bers of our family sat while driving and for meals. We Mount Cook. the top. (New Zealand has no snakes or large wild mam- also ate at picnic tables or communal dining areas . How many days a week do you get clear skies like this? mals, although we did encounter some goats.) Every other day, we dropped by a “dump site” to dis- I asked a park offi cial. Maybe one, he said. From the summit, we were rewarded with stunning pose of toilet waste and “gray water” (sink waste water). We hiked beyond the end of the trail, clambering over views of Lake Wakatipu and craggy, snowcapped peaks in Our teenage sons helped with the dumping duties, and rocks toward the glacier — which appeared gray, like every direction. the experience taught us all to be more aware of our dirty ice at the end of winter — and stopped at a little hill After a picnic, we bushwhacked back down to the trail daily water, energy and waste needs — things we take for where my son built a cairn and my wife sun-bathed on a and descended to our camper van in the afternoon sun. granted at home. boulder. We met only six people during the entire hike. I found the vehicle easy to drive, although extra Our travels would go on to include stops at Wanaka, on caution was needed going around corners. Driving on Enchanting light another lovely lake, and Oamaru, on the east coast where the left may be challenging for some, as well as using I thought that experience would be hard to beat, but we encountered small penguins that came ashore at night roundabouts, or traffi c circles, which are common in New Glenorchy topped it. to sleep. We could hear them squawk from inside our van. Zealand. As we drove south past river valleys and vineyards After a fulfi lling eight days, we returned the camper to Queenstown, set on a tiny inlet of Lake Wakatipu, the van without any mishaps, having gained a new love for ‘Cloud piercer’ late-afternoon sun cast an enchanting light on the rugged this beautiful country and its friendly people — and a re- It quickly became clear that my initial route, which in- mountains across shimmering water. newed appreciation for hot showers, sewage systems and cluded a run out to Milford Sound, was overly ambitious, After driving through town, fi lled with tourists and our larger kitchen at home. It was a great way to experi- so we scaled back. Instead of covering a lot of ground, chic apartments, we stopped at a little beach where our ence New Zealand and build family memories, and I’m we spent more time savoring fewer locations, and that boys skipped rocks and played with driftwood. already envisioning my next camper van adventure. PAGE 34 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL

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BY HANNAH SAMPSON will be facing a massive run of failure.” was just a concept meant to “explore got on and off the plane to make the aisle The Washington Post Garcia’s favorite example of a solid idea the potential for innovation within the wider. Two years ago, said founder and that fi zzled is the Cozy Suite, a concept economy airline seating space.” CEO Hank Scott, the company “decided o judge by the headlines, avia- from Thompson Aero Seating. In 2015, “As it was conceptual, the project has to ‘de-innovate’” to another version, the S1 tion was heading for some major she called the design “a brilliant idea not gone any further since,” he added. Space Seat, that didn’t slide the aisle seat changes last year. that rethinks economy seating without Hailed by Wired in 2014 as “A Bril- over. T “Standing up on planes moves sacrifi cing the passenger experience for liant Double-Decker Armrest That Would “Both seats have the same advantages, a step closer to reality,” the Daily Mail anyone — including the person stuck in Make Flying Less Hellish,” the Paperclip such as staggered layout and wider middle wrote in April. “Airlines are fi nally fi xing the middle seat.” Armrest featured a swooshy design that seat and staggered armrest, but we real- the middle seat,” Fast Company pro- The Cozy Suite featured staggered seats provided two levels so people sitting next ized that as a new player in the aerospace claimed in July. And, in a statement that in a row that would let airlines fi t more to each other could both have some elbow fi eld that a sliding seat may be too risky surely made budget travelers swoon, CNN for airlines in this risk-averse industry,” wrote this in December: “New airplane he said in an email. “Staggered and slid- seat design will make it easier to sleep in ‘ ing — too much innovation!” economy.” Budget travelers, they don’t want to pay a lot of The S1 is FAA-certifi ed as of June, he History is full of such proposed innova- money; they want to pay the least amount of money. said, and he thinks the company would ul- tions: solutions that will eliminate armrest timately upsell to the S3 once the simpler battles, allow fl exibility in seat dimensions So it’s a little diffi cult for the airline to provide version is fl ying. and, frequently, make the middle seat less higher-quality seats on the one hand and be able Now, Scott said, Molon Labe is deliver- terrible. But more often than not, the con- ing seats around the world for airlines to cepts — for better or worse — stall before to charge very little on the other. assess. He said one airline (he can’t say ever moving past the prototype. ’ which) placed a “rather large order,” but NAWAL TANEJA Seth Miller, an airline analyst who has since deferred the contract. writes about passenger experience for airline business strategist and executive-in-residence “We expect we will be selling them PaxEx.aero, said he experiences “short at Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business seats in a couple of years when their cur- bursts of optimism followed by years of rent seats are ready to be replaced,” he disappointment and despair” when it said. comes to seat design innovation. At least That kind of journey is not uncommon, twice a year, he says, design companies passengers in economy — and make them room. A representative for the company, says Garcia, the writer and analyst. and manufacturers show off creative more comfortable. But, as she pointed Paperclip Design Limited, said in an “It can take 20 years easily for a new ideas at trade shows that get attention out at the time, the concept had already email that the armrest hasn’t “progressed concept to take root,” she says. But to do from airlines, the broader industry and existed for seven years without gaining much, as we have other priorities.” so, it has to be technically viable, easy to journalists. And then, typically, very little traction. She wrote that the design was The Skyrider, a semi-standing seat that maintain, easy for crew to serve during changes. probably too different for airlines and pas- was fi rst created in 2009, continues to fl ights and, ideally, it should generate “The creative options that are out there sengers to embrace; today, she calls it a make the rounds at trade shows — ver- some revenue. Airlines also want new defi nitely don’t get the chance many of “gone concept.” Thompson Aero Seating, sion 3.0 got some attention last year. But seats to weigh less and, often, they want to them probably deserve to actually get on which was bought by Aviation Industry Gaetano Perugini, engineering adviser for fi t more of them on the plane. airplanes,” Miller says. Corporation of China in 2016, could not be the airline seat manufacturer Aviointeri- “If you don’t have those elements in That’s because, experts say, airlines reached for comment. ors, said in a recent email that there have place, it’s a very hard sell,” Garcia says. are often reluctant to try something new Another idea that never took off: Morph, still been no orders for the model. Another requirement: Passengers need if there’s even a chance that it won’t work a concept that Wired described in 2013 “This project continues to raise the in- to be willing to pay if airlines are going for their needs. as “A Genius Design for Airplane Seats terest of a number of companies, not only to make signifi cant investments in new “It is a complex industry that some- as Comfy as Aeron Chairs.” Standout fea- airlines,” he said. seats. times is more complicated than it needs tures, according to the magazine, included Even designs that move beyond the con- “Budget travelers, they don’t want to be, because people are very set in their inside armrests that could be adjusted to cept phase and collect some interest can to pay a lot of money; they want to pay ways and have very low tolerance for make seats bigger or smaller — for exam- face a long road to eventual liftoff. the least amount of money,” says Nawal risk,” says Marisa Garcia, a writer about ple, to better fi t a child in the middle and Molon Labe Seating started a long pro- Taneja, an airline business strategist the aviation industry and an analyst who accommodate their parents in the window cess in 2012 with a design that it calls the and executive-in-residence at Ohio State worked in aircraft seating manufactur- and aisle, or to widen the outside seats if S3 Side-Slip Seat, in which the middle seat University’s Fisher College of Business. ing. “If they think something’s going to no one sat in the middle. Passengers could was wider than the aisle and window seats “So it’s a little diffi cult for the airline to go badly, they’d rather not do it — even also control the fi rmness of their own seat. and was set slightly back from the other provide higher-quality seats on the one though it might be innovative and practi- A spokesman for the design fi rm, Sey- two in a staggered row. The aisle seat slid hand and be able to charge very little on cal — just because of the chance that they mourpowell, said in an email that Morph on top of the middle when passengers the other.” Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 35 WEEKEND: LIFESTYLE Hung up by the usual hangover remedies? These 5 morning-after cures have been used around the world for centuries

BY EMILY HEIL The Washington Post o much of the human experience is universal: love, loss, joy ... and hangovers. Mankind all over the globe has grappled with the morning-after effects of booze since our ancestors ﬁ rst gobbled up that Soverripe fruit that made them feel so good — and then woke up feeling like prehistoric garbage. These days, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of high-tech products that claim to cure or prevent the dreaded hangover. There are patches, pills and little bottles of elixirs to swig. Plus unpro- nounceable ingredients and marketing that uses the lingua franca of both start up culture and the commercial “wellness” cult: “Win the morning!” With so much slickly packaged snake oil around, perhaps it’s better to stick to these time-tested remedies that people have been serving up for centu- Migas Yakamein (aka Old Sober) ries, all around the world, to comfort their pounding There’s actual science behind the reputed power of When it comes to anything having to do with a party, heads and cotton-swaddled tongues. eggs at taming the aftereffects of a night of boozing. The it’s a good idea to look to the professionals. In New Or- humble orbs contain the amino acid cysteine, which helps leans, good times (and cocktails, and so recovering from PHOTOS BY TOM MCCORKLE/The Washington Post break down acetaldehyde, which is thought to be one of cocktails) are a lifestyle. The city that boasts signature the causes of hangovers. And migas, the renowned Tex- dishes famed the world over also gives us yakamein, a Mex hangover slayer, combines them with salty tortilla soup of mysterious origins. chips — in some preparations, they’re all tossed together, Some say that the soup, so known for its booze-taming often with onions and peppers. At Republic Cantina in effects that it’s also called “Old Sober,” was introduced Washington, the eggs-and-veg scramble is topped by by Chinese immigrants who came to the city to build crushed chips, pico de gallo, tangy cotija cheese and railroads in the mid-1800s. Whatever its origins, the dish avocado slices. has taken on a host of inﬂ uences: Its main ingredients Whether it’s the chemical reactions happening or just are beef and beef broth doused with Cajun spices, soy the comforting hug of a breakfast of carbs, eggs and heat sauce, ketchup and hot sauce, all enriched with plain old (and maybe even a michelada, if you really need some spaghetti noodles. extra help), it somehow seems to do the trick. Repub- It has since been adopted by revelers looking for suste- lic co-owner Sam Lipnick has seen it work, but thinks nance. Attendees at alcohol-soused festivals and parades there’s also an intangible component that goes into the know to look for Linda Green, the self-styled “Ya-Ka- remedy that’s more than the sum of its parts. “It makes Mein Lady,” for a bowlful. you spiritually feel better,” he swears.

Irn-Bru Scots have long claimed that their rust-hued soda, introduced in 1909, has magical hangover-curing powers. Dubbed “Scotland’s other national drink” (second only to the whiskey that might have caused said sad state), it’s been the subject of controversy. Originally called “Iron Brew,” it re-branded in the 1940s, and in 2018 it refor- mulated with a less-sweet formula to skirt a sugar tax, a move that drew outcry from fans of the original. Despite the color, which might have your taste buds expecting a citrus quaff akin to a Sunkist, the soda actu- Haejangguk ally delivers a fl avor that’s closer to ... bubble gum? It’s Katerfruhstuck sweet, and there is something vaguely medicinal about it Chicken soup might be for the soul, but for your raging that could convince me that it’s working. Maybe it’s the After a night of overindulgence, Germans turn to hangover, there’s Korea’s “hangover soup.” Danny Lee, quinine, a common ingredient in tonic water that is listed katerfruhstuck (translation: “hangover breakfast”) to chef at Washington’s Mandu, explains that haejangguk as a fl avoring in Irn-Bru. (In Scotland but not in the U.S. get themselves right. That term encompasses a category is generally considered to be not just a dish itself but a version there’s also ammonium ferric citrate, a food ad- of dishes, and one of the most popular (i.e., thought to be slew of soups that will help set you straight after a long ditive that’s a source of iron.) With sugar and caffeine for effective) is rollmops, fi lets of pickled herring wrapped night out. At his downtown restaurant, one such option is energy and stomach-settling bubbles, it does seem like it around pickled fi llings. the yookgejang, a complex concoction of beef brisket and could be a soothing tonic. There’s something counterintuitive about the proposi- threads of egg, scallion and bean sprouts, all infused with Erik Neff, a government contractor from Alexandria, tion that a queasy hangover would be eased by a hunk of fi ery hot beef broth. Va., says he fi rst encountered the orangy concoction dense, oily fi sh encasing mouth-puckering pickled onions The key to a good hangover soup is the spicy broth, he when attending the University of St. Andrews in Fife. and cornichons, but who am I to argue with tradition? So says, which is believed “to help you sweat out the toxins.” Determined to experience the culture of his temporary I gave it a try, and the snack did seem strangely curative. Even more traditional haejangguk might include blood home, he tried the drink that so many of his classmates Bracing, even. sausage, he says, which is thought to provide extra nutri- preferred. Unlike many other purported fi xes that involve heavy ents to cure a hangover and to settle a roiling stomach. “They are very proud of their food and their sports and starches, it doesn’t weigh you down. And hey, at least This all sounds like a lot of magical thinking by people their culture, and they are happy to share,” he said. His you’re distracted from that headache, if only by a strange with early meetings to make. Lee is a believer, though: “I Irn-Bru verdict? “I love it, actually.” thought: You know, a martini would go great with this. can attest to it,” he says. Now stateside, he sometimes orders it online by the 30-pack. With this enthusiasm for his adopted country, he claims it’s a solution for any situation where he might need a jolt, whether it’s fi ghting jet lag, recovering from illness — or a rough night. “There’s a pickup quality to it,” he says. PAGE 36 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: MUSIC REVIEWS Various artists “Murda She Wrote,” Bad Boys for Life Original Motion and Meek Picture Soundtrack Mill exudes (Epic/We the Best Music) vacation Some soundtracks are as vibes over a important to their movies as the Latin-infl u- actors delivering lines on-screen. enced beat But the “Bad Boys for Life” on “Uptown soundtrack is less of an unseen II,” featuring Puerto Rican character, and more of a mood. singer Farruko. And that mood is decidedly Jaden Smith pops up twice on “fast-life Miami” — a perfectly the soundtrack and he’s enjoy- adequate sonic backdrop for able but not groundbreaking: Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and He has a solo song called “The Marcus Burnett (Martin Law- Hottest” and he appears on the rence) to chase bad guys all over club-ready “RITMO (Bad Boys the Florida city. for Life) (Remix),” with The The soundtrack features Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin. hometown favorites, including Mr. 305 himself, Pitbull, on the Overall, the “Bad Boys for Lil Jon-assisted anthem “Damn I Life” soundtrack does its job Love Miami.” Then there’s Rick — abounding in references to Ross alongside Bryson Tiller on cash, clothes and cars, all set to “Future Bright,” which samples lively production. And while the ’90s R&B hit “Touch Me, Tease set lacks unforgettable lyrics, Me” by Case. the upbeat energy is a perfect fi t. In true Miami fashion, the Sometimes, good enough is good musical infl uence covers a few enough. different lanes. Buju Banton — Melanie J. Sims delivers dancehall fl avor on Associated Press

was always Selena Gomez, shown Mac Miller an idiosyn- in June 2016, has her Circles (Warner Bros.) cratic artist, best album yet in the mixing hip- just-released “Rare.” “Why does everybody need me to stay?” Mac Miller asks on hop beats KYLE GUSTAFSON/Washington Post the fi rst single from his latest and samples release. He answered his own with soul question with the superb posthu- and warm mous “Circles.” funk, even Miller’s 12-track album is jazz. Here, he is low-key, moody, spacey and anesthetized. He heartbreakingly sublime, a por- sings more than he raps. There’s trait of a wry and honest musi- nothing fl ashy. Everything’s ‘Rare’ opportunity cian acknowledging his demons thoughtful. but looking past them. “I’m here “Woods,” which fl ows on a to make it all better with a little bed of airy synths, is Miller at Gomez gets mid-career reset with new album music for you,” he sings. his most seductive, funky and Miller died of an accidental mature. It’s remarkable to look drug overdose in 2018 at 26 and BY ALLISON STEWART back and listen to his cluttered love. The disco-inspired “Dance Again” and the was working on “Circles” as a understated “Let Me Get Me” (“No self-sabotage and more juvenile stuff of just The Washington Post sort of companion album to his / No letting my thoughts run / Me and the spiral seven years ago. Miller’s evoca- ntil the release of her newest and best are done”) are the #selfcare Instagram tag in Grammy-nominated “Swim- tive voice even tries at a tender album, “Rare,” Selena Gomez’s career musical form. ming.” Producer Jon Brion, who falsetto in “Surf,” with the as a pop singer was the least interesting Though it’s vague enough to allow the listener worked on “Swimming” and also optimistic lines: “Until we get Uthing about her. to see themselves in it, “Rare” often toys with tab- produced for Kanye West and old / There’s water in the fl ow- An actress, brand ambassador and one of the loid perceptions of Gomez’s relationships. “Look Dido, was asked to fi nish Miller’s ers / Let’s grow.” That he didn’t most followed celebrities on Instagram, Gomez at Her Now” details a fast- work. get a chance to grow himself is has also been a reliable, if not thrilling, provider burning romance (“Shiny “Circles” shares the appealing a tragedy that this album only of whispery pop hits. Her often multi-tracked till it wasn’t / Feels good till confessional lyrics of “Swim- somewhat alleviates. vocals are thin as paper; she isn’t really a dancer, it doesn’t”) with a troubled ming” but is more airy, more — Mark Kennedy or an electrifying live performer, or the possessor bad boy (“Fast nights that muted and understated. Miller Associated Press of a singular creative vision; and her awards show got him,” sings Gomez, performances tend to look like hostage videos. sounding sympathetic. “That In spite of, or maybe partly because of, her am- new life was his problem”). Marcus King and Bobby bivalence toward pop stardom and her triumphal The slinky, somewhat lesser Wood’s backstory, Gomez inspires a fi erce combination of “Cut You Off” (“Emotionally El Dorado (Fantasy Records) Wurlitzer. affection and worry and protectiveness not seen messin’ with my health / How could I confuse that King is since the turbulent heyday of fellow child per- Marcus King’s solo debut is an s--- for love?”) examines the resulting wreckage. known for former-turned-pop star Britney Spears. enticing mix of deep soul, rock Gomez has the lead songwriting credit on every his volcanic Like Spears, she devoted years to a famous and country in the best Southern song, part of a vast scaffolding that undergirds vocals and Justin who was unworthy of her and publicly traditions. “Rare.” Among the dozens of collaborators are his amazing contended with mental and physical health issues several from her last album, “Revival,” including King, though just 23 years old, six-string (Gomez had a kidney transplant after being diag- the songwriting team of Julia Michaels and Justin has been a professional musi- dexterity. But “El Dorado” fi nds nosed with lupus and sought help for her depres- Tranter, who co-wrote the twin standout tracks cian for more than a decade and King, a South Carolina native sion and anxiety at an inpatient mental health here, “Lose You” and “Look at Her Now” (they already has three albums with now based in Nashville, mostly facility). also co-wrote Bieber’s career-defi ning “Sorry”). the Marcus King Band. dialing down the overall volume In November, Gomez landed her fi rst No. 1 Gomez doesn’t entirely inhabit this album, but Produced and co-written by hit, “Lose You to Love Me,” a skyscraping ballad she feels more present and more central to its Dan Auerbach of The Black without sacrifi cing intensity or about letting go of a toxic relationship to save narrative than she has on any of her other adult- Keys, “El Dorado” is a smoothly- feeling. By putting his songwrit- yourself. It’s not just a great song, it’s also a nifty era releases. “I can’t believe I can be loud,” she paced release, with acoustic- ing and more nuanced singing summation of most of what Gomez has been sings, not loudly, on the album closer “A Sweeter based and mid-tempo soul tunes at the fore, King expands his singing about for years. It’s a “tl;dr” (“too long; Place,” an echo-y, torpid track that collaborator amid a few fuzzy rockers with guitar hero profi le with excellent didn’t read”) of her entire career. After years of Kid Cudi, whom no one would ever call lively, cutting guitars and rumbling results. skillfully made but forgettable pop, “Lose You” can’t help. bass. King’s instrumental prowess is feels consequential and adult, the midcareer reset “Rare,” like any superstar pop album, is at least You could say King has been present, but the 12 songs usually Britney never got. partly fan fi ction. “Young woman fi nds self-accep- “Auerbached,” with the produc- have at least two or three other It’s also the best thing on “Rare,” a modest, tance, leaves her troubles on the dance fl oor” is er’s distinct approach — shaped guitarists on hand, including likable collection of come-ons, kiss-offs and dance necessarily an exercise in wish fulfi llment, but it by recording in his own Easy Auerbach himself, steel guitarist fl oor self-affi rmations. “Lose You” excepted, still feels like it’s true, or one day could be. Unlike Eye Sound Studio in Nashville Paul Franklin, Nashville stalwart these aren’t dig-deep internal excavations. too many female pop singers who came before and relying on the timeless talent Billy Sandford and Russ Pahl. “Rare” is more interested in new beginnings her, Gomez might yet get the chance to write her of legends like drummer Gene — Pablo Gorondi than in breakups and places a premium on self- own ending. Chrisman, bassist David Roe Associated Press Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 37 WEEKEND: MUSIC

Members of the country group Little Big Town, from left, Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet, have released a new album, “Nightfall.”

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Striking a nerve

BY KRISTIN M. HALL of fans thought the lyrics were about a self-producing this time around and they Associated Press same-sex relationship. That didn’t slow take a light touch with instrumentation Little Big Town the momentum of the song, however, and production that lends the album an ittle Big Town’s Grammy-nomi- which became a multi-platinum, multi- airy, dreamy and romantic feel. rides a wave of nated song “The Daughters” week No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot country “We’ve learned a lot about actually the struck such a nerve with its songs chart and went on to win two space on the track being just as impor- pointed lyrics about double stan- L Grammy Awards and two CMA Awards. tant as anything that’s going down,” dards for women that a protester even controversy to a They felt certain “The Daughters” Fairchild said. showed up at one of their concerts. would fi nd an audience, even without The album opener, “Next to You,” “Wow, we’ve really made it,” joked sending it to country radio, because of features all four singing in unison and Grammy nomination singer Karen Fairchild. the timely message about how women their close harmonies blend and build to The song, which they debuted at the are objectifi ed. Academy of Country Music Awards last “When Karen brought the song to us, a crescendo of choral voices, reminiscent April, features a chorus with the lyrics, I identifi ed with every line, especially of Arcade Fire. “I’ve heard of God the son and God the growing up in the South where those “Because we were in the (vocal) booth father / I’m still looking for a God for the kinds of expectations are placed on together, we’re seeing each other breathe daughters.” young women,” Schlapman said. so that the phrasing is connected,” Some fans took offense, but Grammy “The Daughters” isn’t the only song Fairchild explained. voters nominated the track for best coun- with a message on their ninth studio They worked with some new co-writ- try duo/group performance — an award album, “Nightfall,” which dropped Jan. ers including Daniel Tashian, best known the band has won three times. Little Big 17. “Sugar Coat” examines the facades for co-producing Kacey Musgraves’ Town will go up against songs by Brooks created to cover up fractures in a rela- Grammy-winning “Golden Hour,” on the & Dunn featuring Luke Combs, Dan + tionship, although those pearl-clutch- spacey and vibey title track, “Nightfall.” ‘ We got picketed one night Shay, Maren Morris featuring Brandi ing listeners who were offended earlier And the Northern Irish artist Foy Vance, at a concert. Somebody Carlile and Brothers Osborne during the might not like it when Fairchild sings the who is signed to Ed Sheeran’s label, awards show in Los Angeles on Jan. 26. lyrics, “Go to hell.” helped them write a gospel-soul-country saying we were going to “We got picketed one night at a con- The orchestral string and piano ballad track, “Forever and a Night,” in which hell. I mean, you’re talking cert,” said Fairchild, who co-wrote the “Problem Child,” written by the four- Sweet takes the vocal lead. song. “Somebody saying we were going some with co-writers Sean McConnell But the singers of “Pontoon” and “Day to hell. I mean, you’re talking about four about four people who grew and Tofer Brown, is a call-out to lost and Drinking” know how to party as well, people who grew up with faith in the lonely children everywhere. and they serve up the drinks and jam up with faith in the church. church.” “That’s another song that speaks to out to trumpets and marching drums on Karen Fairchild ’ Singer Kimberly Schlapman had one a lot of what we’re seeing in the world, “Wine, Beer, Whiskey,” a reprieve from Little Big Town response to the protester: “No, we’re especially with young people feeling not.” disenfranchised and feeling like they some of the record’s moodier tracks. Fairchild, Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook are outsiders, like they don’t belong, “The trumpets started off as mouth and Phillip Sweet have had some experi- that they’re alone in their struggle,” said trumpets in the (writing) room that day, ence with generating a bit of controversy Westbrook, who is married to Fairchild. and we were really close to making it with their songs, but it’s worked out well “Having kids, that’s just an absolutely mouth trumpets (on the track,)” West- for them in the long run. heartbreaking thought to me.” brook said. When “Girl Crush” initially hit the air- After working for years with producer “’Cause we think we’re really good at waves at the end of 2014, a small number Jay Joyce, the group found themselves mouth trumpets,” added Schlapman. PAGE 38 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: BOOKS ‘Everyday Ubuntu’ helps us to make sense of the world and our place in it

BY VICKY HALLETT Special to The Washington Post When it comes to contentment, Americans are Maybe it was the paparazzi. Maybe it was the tension over race. Or maybe it was “Everyday doing it wrong. These 4 books are here to help Ubuntu: Living Better Together, the African Way.” OK, this is kind of a long-shot theory for ex- BY ANGELA HAUPT Special to The Washington Post plaining Megxit — the decision by Prince Harry here’s a British antidote to our cold, chaotic world and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to step back as — and it’s called coziness. The feel-good, sock-heavy senior royals. But during their recent southern Africa tour, the couple was photographed hold- concept is a nice addition to “new year, new you” ing “Everyday Ubuntu,” a new self-help book by Troutines, right up there with ichigo ichie: the Japanese Mungi Ngomane. expression that reminds us to put down our phones, because Ubuntu comes from a proverb found in each moment is unique and isn’t coming back. Both are among languages throughout Africa that translates as, “a person is a person through other the practices outlined in a rush of new books from other coun- persons,”Archbishop Desmond Tutu explains in tries that seem to imply that Americans are doing it wrong the foreword. In practice, “ubuntu can help us and could be happier. Here’s a look at the lessons four of these new to be someone in the world who builds bridges, someone who sees guides impart. each interaction as a chance to foster a more To learn how to be anchored in the pres- To have better balance, take a break positive environment.” ent, consult “The Book of Ichigo Ichie,” by with “The Little Book of Fika,” by Lynda Tutu, who is Ngomane’s Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. Balslev. grandfather, describes You could spend this beautiful, fl eet- Sad desk lunch, meet fi ka: the Swedish ubuntu as “one of ing moment opening the zillionth tab in ritual that pairs short, twice-daily cof- Africa’s greatest gifts to your internet browser, or you could smell fee breaks with conversation and a gooey the world.” the rain-soaked earth or contemplate the treat. Americans can have their to-go cups; And as Ngomane citrusy tones of your hot tea. Whatever you Swedes — consistently ranked among the breaks down the concept choose, know that each tiny speck of time, world’s happiest people — see coffee as an into 14 easy-to-digest though it might feel like all the others, is opportunity to slow down and appreciate a lessons, some do seem unique and will never happen again — so simple pleasure. tailor-made for the Duke relish it. “In many cultures, the notion of drinking and Duchess of Sussex. That’s the idea behind the ancient Japa- coffee is active and frenetic,” Balslev writes. For instance, Chapter 1, “See Yourself in nese concept “ichigo ichie.” “The moment “Swedish fi ka is quite the opposite. It’s a mo- Other People,” offers a rebuke to infl uencer is a jealous lover that demands we give it ment to relax and refl ect, [and] connect with consumer culture and the idea that a handful of our all,” Garcia and Miralles write, a fairly friends and family, nature or oneself.” individuals are somehow superior to the rest of dramatic description for a tenet of Zen “The Little Book of Fika” is short enough us. If Markle decides to restart her lifestyle blog, Buddhism. “Every unrepeatable moment is to devour during a 15-minute fi ka. The The Tig, perhaps she’ll adopt Ngomane’s ubuntu a small oasis of happiness. And many oases practice, which traces back to the 1600s, messaging: “We don’t need to compare our lives together make an ocean of happiness.” is part of the lagom movement, or the con- to others’ and what they may or may not have in To savor each moment like it’s the last, cept of “not too much, not too little — just them.” one must fully employ the fi ve senses. Keep enough.” It’s observed at home, at coffee Chapter 2, “Strength Lies in Unity,” devotes your phone in your pocket as you go for a shops, in parks, in the offi ce; wherever a section to why wealth doesn’t equate to worth, walk and check the color of the sky and there’s coffee, there can be fi ka. which bolsters the couple’s plan to seek fi nancial shapes of the clouds instead of your texts. “Consider it a caffeinated meditation,” independence. The most valuable assets you can Walk barefoot on the grass or dirt. Blindfold Balslev suggests. Leave your desk to make have are real connections with other people, yourself and then eat an apple, noting how a dark roast, or take a thermos to savor in Ngomane writes, noting that in the era of social it feels in your hand and in your mouth — a park. Don’t multitask — his is a break, media, loneliness has skyrocketed. Her sug- chewing “as if it were the only thing in the after all — but catching up with a friend gestions for how to fi nd your own community, universe.” It’s ultimately a hopeful practice, or colleague is encouraged. You’ll return including joining parent groups and volunteer- a promise that while we’ll never get these to regularly scheduled life feeling clear- ing for charities, certainly seem applicable to a moments back, we can squeeze a whole lot minded and sated. young family about to split their time between of life out of them before they go poof. To make more friends, study “The Britain and Canada. To de-stress, curl up with “Cosy,” by Power of Nunchi,” by Euny Hong. Ngomane’s advice is most powerful when Laura Weir. Let’s say you’re going to a party. Think referencing the history of ubuntu in South Af- There are parallels between British cozi- of the room as a beehive, Hong suggests. rica, where the principle guided the Truth and ness and the Danish concept of hygge. But Each person has a specifi c job, and yours Reconciliation Commission’s work after the end hygge carries a “certain elitism ... now that is “eye-assessing,” or careful observation. of apartheid. She writes that her grandfather it’s been hijacked by hipsters and interior Inferring what your peers are thinking and “thought that if people were to become ‘one’ design magazines,” Weir writes. So, no feeling, and how you should react, is the again, they needed to share a common history. twinkle lights are necessary to get cozy. Korean practice of nunchi, which literally And you can only do that if you are allowed But socks? Now, those are divine. translates to eye-measure. to experience what the other side has experi- Over the past few years, Weir, a London- It’s “the Korean superpower,” Hong de- enced.” So, in the spirit of ubuntu, as people based journalist, found herself “seeking clares. “Some people even go as far as to say came forward to talk about what they did and comfort from politically dark winters and it’s how Korean people can read minds. ... why, everyone listened and tried to understand. the relentlessly bleak news cycle.” Reprieve In the short term, nunchi will save you from Mandela and Archbishop Tutu serve as ex- came in the form of coziness — which social embarrassment. In the long term, amples of ubuntu in many of her anecdotes, as essentially means retreating inside with nunchi will make the waters part for you.” they perform grand, healing gestures. There’s whatever makes you happy, doing whatever Nunchi is like a sixth sense, an innate President Mandela wearing a Springbok jersey you do when no one is watching. ability to choose the right partner in life or at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, signaling that he In breezy chapters complemented by business, ask for a raise at the right time or supports South Africa’s team and its Afrikaner charming illustrations, Weir evangelizes make everyone you meet like you, even if players. There’s Tutu, cracking jokes about nose on the joys of quotidian pleasures such as they can’t articulate why. Some people are size to help ease the tension at an event in post- warm feet, warm fi res and, obviously, tea. born with it; others hone it. Korean parents genocide Rwanda. There are recipes for cozy feasts — cottage teach it alongside such important life les- In any other book, Tutu and Mandela might pie, apple crumble — plus craft ideas and sons as “look both ways before you cross seem to set an unattainably high bar for readers. suggestions for comfy, layered outfi ts. She the street” and “don’t hit people.” But ubuntu is all about how every person mat- likens napping to a “decadent snack” and The 5,000-year-old concept is nuanced ters and has the power to effect change. extols the virtues of dimly lit rooms. but ultimately simple: Pay attention. Hong The message particularly resonates in an “Cosy” might be British, but warm, delivers a set of rules including “never pass election year in an increasingly divided nation. fuzzy feelings are universal, and Weir’s up a good opportunity to shut up,” and “if Although Ngomane never explicitly references guide to comfort and contentment is pleasant if not particu- you just arrived in the room, remember that everyone else American politics, her encouragement to main- larly novel. Homebodies will appreciate the permission to has been there longer.” All you need is your eyes and your tain hope — while taking action — can read like stay in and practice self-imposed lethargy — which, to be ears, and with Hong’s guidance, you, too, can become a a playbook for people frustrated by seemingly sure, is good for overworked and over-socialized brains. nunchi ninja in the New Year. intractable partisanship. Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 39 WEEKEND: TELEVISION & DVD NEW ON DVD

’Tis the season for Oscars catch-up, including the top DVD picks for Jan. 28. (The ceremony airs Feb. 10 on AFN-Movie.) “Parasite”: The genre-defy- ing class warfare masterpiece by South Korean director and screenwriter Bong Joon-ho is up for six major Academy Awards, including best editing, production design, original screenplay, foreign language fi lm, director and picture. It follows the struggling Kim family, as they transition from folding pizza boxes for a living to, one by one, conning their way into working for a wealthy family in Seoul. Son Ki-woo (Choi Woo- shik) kicks things off as a humble tutor for the family’s teenage daughter, daughter Ki-jung (Park So-dam) swoops in as a savvy, cool art tutor from Chicago, Dad (Song Kang Ho) takes over as the chauffeur, Mom (Chang Hyae Jin) as the housekeeper. PHOTOS BY CHADDEN HUNTER, BBC AMERICA, BBC STUDIOS/AP Everything about the fi lm, from its acting to its writing and A group of guanaco, close relatives to the llama, in Torres del Paines National Park in Chile, is featured in the nature series “Seven cinematography, is infectious, Worlds, One Planet,” premiering Jan. 26 on AFN-Prime. wrote Tribune News Service critic Katie Walsh in her review. “ ‘Parasite’ is Bong’s most sophisticated fi lm to date, ex- pertly plotted with breathtaking reveals, and shot with a smooth, Our rapidly changing planet slippery sheen, each frame and camera movement communicat- ing a subconscious plot twist or theme,” she wrote. New BBC America docuseries studies life on each continent “Harriet”: This powerful fi lm follows the life of famed aboli- BY MARK KENNEDY topic of climate change also gets plenty of airtime. It’s part of the tionist and Underground Rail- Associated Press narrative this time as opposed to being an afterthought. road conductor Harriet Tubman, “This may be the most critical moment for life on Earth since who leads herself and countless f sheer drama is what you crave on TV, look no further than the the continents formed,” Attenborough says in the opening. In the others to physical and spiritual tale of a fearless mother at the far edge of South America. Australian show he warns: “Which of its unique species will survive freedom. Cynthia Erivo’s bril- She is a puma, and this big cat repeatedly launches herself the coming decades now depends on us.” liant performance earned her an Iover and over at a llama-like creature more than three times Emma Napper, a veteran documentary-maker who previously Academy Award nomination for her size, desperate to get meat for her three cubs. worked on the series “Planet Earth II” and “Life,” said she and the best acting, putting the singer Repeatedly, she is fl ung into the air like a rag doll and injured. But fi lmmakers this time felt they had no choice but to discuss human just one step away from EGOT she does not back down. When she fi nally manages to fell a guanaco, activity like deforestation, dams, pollution and climate change. status. more than just her children cheered. So did the “We all felt very strongly it was not only important and timely, but “In work that emphasizes fi lmmakers. you couldn’t really tell the story of the continents without mention- the unstoppable power of a “We could almost have cried, we ing it. That would be crazy,” said Napper, who produced the Asia persuasive performance, Erivo were so happy that those cubs had and Australia episodes of “Seven Worlds: One Planet.” some food,” said Chadden Hunter, not only convincingly conveys Executive director Jonny Keeling said framing the series accord- a producer and director who was the strength of the celebrated ing to continental change gave the fi lmmakers the chance to explain part of a team that followed the abolitionist’s fi erce personality, how animals have adapted to changing environments over mil- puma for weeks. “It was incredibly she creates her as a realistic, lions of years. It also revealed how those adaptations have become emotional. We’re not cold-blooded multisided character, a complex stressed during a single human lifetime due to mankind’s actions. woman of formidable self-be- fi lmmakers.” That rare footage is one of the “We are rewriting the rules,” Keeling said. lief and not any kind of plaster In a nod to current events, the series scrambled its lineup to start saint,” wrote Los Angeles Times highlights of “Seven Worlds: One Planet,” a new seven-part with the Australia episode in the wake of devastating fi res there. critic Kenneth Turan in his The show will also inform viewers how they can support relief ef- review. documentary series airing on AFN-Prime. forts. Also available on DVD: Hunter, who worked on the original “Planet Earth” some 14 years “Terminator: Dark Fate”: David Attenborough provides the narration. ago, noted that it contained no mention of conservation. “We can’t Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) Each one-hour episode get away with not bringing that into the story now. We can’t pretend and a hybrid cyborg human highlights one of the that the world is pristine jungles, mountains and forests any more,” (Mackenzie Davis) must stop a seven continents, trac- he said. new kind of Terminator (Arnold ing how they formed The trick now is to fi nd a way to weave in proof of human-created Schwarzenegger) to save the and how life evolved consequences without being preachy. “It’s fi nding that deft touch. human race. to live on them. The We’ve got to still keep people’s awe and wonder about the natural “Motherless Brooklyn”: A series was four years world but fi nd a way to wake them up as well,” Hunter said. detective who has Tourette’s in the making, with The series is bursting with fascinating animal behavior, from syndrome (Edward Norton) fi lmmakers exploring male river chubs in Tennessee who carefully build nests of rocks for must solve the murder of his only 40 different countries their mates to the jumping spiders of Australia whose mating ritual friend. and bringing back is as theatrical as a Broadway show. We see wolves on the hunt in “My Life is Murder Series 1”: more than 2,200 Italy, fi refl ies exploding into light in a North American forest and An investigator (Lucy Lawless) hours of footage. wild hamsters living in a Vienna graveyard. solves confounding crimes in this Front and center, One welcome shift is allowing more context for the predators. In Australian series. of course, are fabu- so many previous nature documentaries, cute antelope or gazelles “Roswell, New Mexico: The lous animal sequenc- are cruelly stalked and felled by heartless carnivores. In the new Complete First Season”: In the es — the fi lmmakers series, we see a dingo female chase and capture a cute kangaroo, CW drama/sci-fi series, a woman like to use the term but soon learn that she’s a mother to a clutch of pups and, like the (Jeanine Mason) discovers her “stories” — but the puma, if she hadn’t killed there would be nothing to feed her young. high school crush (Nathan Par- “It’s very easy to vilify the predators,” said Keeling, who was sons) is an alien and must help David Attenborough part of the team that captured the dingo attack and spoke with deep keep his secret. narrates “Seven respect for the mother’s determination. “It was a conscious decision — Katie Foran-McHale Worlds: One to make sure people see the full side of it.” Tribune News Service Planet.” “Seven Worlds” premieres Jan. 26 on AFN-Prime. PAGE 40 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: HEALTH & FITNESS

BY BRIANNA RANDALL leading workshops for parents Special to The Washington Post because many of them asked how s I stepped on the sharp to integrate yoga at home. edge of a Lego buried in Hurley gives parents tips for our carpet, my temper A yogi’s journey helping kids get to sleep (place a snapped. “That’s it! I’ve stuffed animal on their belly as a A “breathing buddy” and rock it to asked you fi ve times to brush your teeth and put away these sleep with deep breaths), as well toys. It’s way past bedtime!” as tools for helping children ad- My 5-year-old son looked up at dress confl icts with siblings (fi rst me over the elaborate helicopter starts young use “fl ying bird breaths” to calm he was building. “Mom, maybe down by inhaling arms overhead, you should take a belly breath.” then exhaling arms back down). My scowl turned into a smile. Hurley is appearing this I’d started teaching him a Children who practice yoga with their family spring at the National Kids Yoga few yoga poses and breathing Conference in the Washington exercises at home, like how to suburb of Alexandria, Va., hosted dive into dolphin pose to get out benefi t physically, emotionally and mentally by the nonprofi t YoKid. The goal the wiggles or explode with a of the conference is to empower “volcano breath” when his little and inspire more caregivers from around the country to teach sister made him mad. iStock illustrations And now here he was, teach- kids yoga. ing the teacher. I took his good “Paying attention to what’s advice and felt more levelheaded happening inside of yourself after a deep breath. makes everything easier, for Although I’ve practiced and kids and adults,” said Liz Bolton, taught yoga for two decades, I’ve YoKid board member and owner only recently realized its value of the Birth Club yoga studio in for kids. And I’m not Alexandria. the only one: From Bolton said toddlers to teens, she’s adding yoga for children a kids yoga is more acces- class at sible than ever her studio before. Defi ned — partly as the union of so she can mind and body, bring her yoga includes toddler to the everything class. from simple At home, deep breaths to Bolton en- mellow seated courages her stretches son to join her to complex whenever she gets out her mat, strength-building and said she uses yoga to help poses. when he’s “overwhelmed by big According to an feelings.” article published on the For other parents interested Harvard Health Blog, 3% of all in practicing yoga with their children in the United States are children, Bolton says to start practicing yoga — many of them sweaty palms — and then use rience is important.” is by watching an online video simply: “Take a few deep breaths in schools. breath and movement to address One way to ensure that the together, such as one of the Cos- together or dance around to your Physical benefi ts of yoga uncomfortable feelings before benefi ts of yoga extend beyond mic Kids yoga stories — books favorite song — any mindful include improved fl exibility, they get out of control. school-based or extracurricular are also available. Co-founder movement is yoga, as long as you balance, strength and cardio- In a recent study from MIT programs is to encourage kids to Jaime Amor said that her “yoga do it with intention.” vascular health. Research also on the effects of an eight-week practice at home, too. adventures” are perfect for Giselle Shardlow, founder of shows mental and emotional mindfulness program (compris- “Yoga can help kids regulate parents who aren’t comfortable Kids Yoga Stories, recommends benefi ts for youth from ages 5 to ing breathing exercises), sixth- their own energy, which is a with initiating yoga themselves. that families start by spending 18, including decreased anxi- graders reported feeling less universal goal for parents,” said Since so many schools offer yoga fi ve minutes per day on a routine ety, boosted concentration and stress and fewer negative emo- Ann Huber, program director of programs, kids may be the ones that makes yoga meaningful memory, improved confi dence tions after the program. Brain YogaKids, a teaching certifi ca- introducing their parents to yoga and relevant to your children. and self-esteem, and better aca- scans revealed reduced activa- tion program. instead of vice versa. “Does your toddler like dino- demic performance. tion of their amygdala, the region Huber said that yoga for kids “Let the kids lead you,” Amor saurs? Move and breathe like The goal of yoga is to generate in the brain that processes fear. usually includes songs, said. “Often they are better than them. Does your teenager like self-awareness, which teaches “These results show that stories or games. adults at doing the movements, to exercise? Take a walk outside kids to recognize their emotions. yoga’s benefi ts extend beyond “Teaching grown- which is a great way to build together.” While it doesn’t erase feelings, the meditative state — it can up yoga to kids their confi dence.” Shardlow believes that bring- yoga can give them a way to change how the brain re- doesn’t work. It’s Erin Hurley is a registered ing yoga into the home allows a process frustration, anger or sponds to everyday stressors,” best to keep it children’s yoga teacher and an more “intimate experience” than sorrow in a healthy way. This said John Gabrieli of MIT’s simple, short and elementary school counselor in kids might fi nd in a studio or at in turn helps kids learn to act McGovern Institute for Brain fun.” Virginia who has helped bring school, one that can change and thoughtfully rather than react Research. One way to yoga programs into schools. grow as the child matures. impulsively. But the positive results tend to do that She trained staff at Cherry Run “Yoga helps us live life to the Kids who practice yoga can fade once the mindfulness prac- Elementary School in Fairfax fullest potential by anchoring learn to tune into their body’s tice stops, Gabrieli said. “Like County, later expanding to us in ourselves,” Shardlow said. sensations — like butterfl ies in with healthy eating or physical three other elementary and “It’s a lifelong journey you can the stomach, clenched fi sts or exercise, a consistent daily expe- middle schools. She started take together as a family.” Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 41 WEEKEND: LIFESTYLE

THE MEAT AND POTATOES OF LIFE Cleaning that’s Lisa Smith Molinari Dust in the wind, more than physical on my coffee table

ust bunnies are the bane of my existence. 6 spring organization tips that That might sound dramatic, but let’s just say that I pretty much hate dusting. Then again, DMom told me to never use the word “hate,” so are also mentally satisfying let me rephrase: Dusting is an activity of which I am not particularly fond. (And I get bonus points for not ending with a preposition.) BY BARTON GOLDSMITH tunately, when a card came along that I wanted for As a military spouse in charge of housekeeping, I’ve Tribune News Service the point perks, I was declined because I had too had to clean all kinds of quarters over the past 26 years. many cards. Lesson learned. Now I have only three, A two-bedroom apartment overlooking a supermarket, e all have things to do that we hate and they all have perks that we actually use. shabby Army housing on the perimeter of an abandoned doing, and make us uncomfortable. artillery range, a stone house in England, a roach-in- That being said, a little organization Clean out your junk drawers fested townhouse with shag carpeting, a vinyl-sided Wcan ease your anxiety and actually Most of us have too many. I know of several in Dutch Colonial on a cul-de-sac, a fourth fl oor walk-up make you feel better. We all have mindless tasks my offi ce alone. Some even have themes; stuff that base apartment in Germany, an oceanfront base house that we need to do but tend to put off for various I had as a kid, old sunglasses, things we might need in Florida, a base duplex with a really scary basement, a reasons, but the truth is we just don’t choose to in the house but really should go to the garage. gardener’s cottage on the grounds of a Gilded Age man- make the time to do them. If you approach this as Much of this stuff can be thrown out or given away. sion — and now, our 129-year-old house a block from the emotional cleansing as well as a physical one, it will Sometimes it’s hard to fi gure out what needs to go Narraganset Bay. give you the added motivation you need and benefi t where, but if you just do a little online research, you I’ve learned that housework is pretty lousy all the way of helping to clear out your mind. can fi nd lots of good ideas. around, but dusting is, by far, the most frustrating and futile of household chores. Computer cleanup Organize your pictures Take, for example, vacuuming. On the cleaning Clean out your email box, update your online The older you get, the more important these will satisfaction scale (this doesn’t exist, but just go with it), accounts, unsubscribe to anything you don’t read, become. Don’t rely on the Cloud or Facebook; make vacuuming is a 10. There’s something about the whirring, re-set your passwords (add a password app), and sure you have a separate backup for photos. When the amps, and sound of debris being slurped up the suc- tion tube. Popcorn kernel on the rug? THWUMP! Gone. delete any old fi les that aren’t going to be opened your computer or phone crashes, gets stolen or Crumbs on cushions? SHLUSH! Gone. Sand on hard- again. File your loose documents and make sure lost, you will thank yourself for doing this. Special woods? FFFWPT! Gone. everything is backed up. backup drives and apps are available. Other tasks such as folding laundry and ironing are not Donate your old clothes, blankets, Clean your desk as exhilarating, but the monotony can be minimized by shoes and reading glasses turning on the television. Putting a crease in my hus- Where I once thought that a messy desk was a band’s cammies could seem quite riveting if done while So many people can use these items you have sign of creativity if not genius, I now appreciate watching a catfi ght on “The Real Housewives of New grown out of or that no longer work for you. My being able to fi nd things without digging through Jersey.” And I must admit, there are days when I’d rather feet grew a half size, so out with the old and in with a bunch of papers. It also helps you keep better chew my own arm off than empty the dishwasher for feeling good about yourself for making the effort track of important things like bills from your health the umpteenth time, but it’s not so bad if I catch “House to be mindful and giving: it’s more work than just insurance (which I found on a messy desk while Hunters” on the kitchen TV in the process. throwing things out, but it feels right. searching for a misplaced credit card). It’s safe to say that there’s not a soul on this planet who Most of us need some motivation and even a little truly enjoys cleaning bathrooms. However, the revolting Consolidate your credit cards assistance in this area. I once cleaned out a home- nature of this foul chore is so universally recognized, These can collect. If they offered a bag of brown offi ce desk for an old friend, and she did the same there are a plethora of products on the market to make rice for signing up, I would get one. The Star Trek for me, and it was a great exchange. Organization the job palatable. Flushable toilet scrubbing wands, card didn’t even come with a T-shirt; just like the will give you more peace of mind and ultimately automatic shower sprayers, disinfecting wipes, bleaching Harley Davidson, I liked the way it looked. Unfor- save your most valuable asset: time. toilet tank tablets, and just in case you can’t even stomach harmless soap scum, there are Scrubbing Bubbles who will gladly do it for you. But dusting? Dust is one of those sad facts of life, like stretch marks and male pattern balding. It’s always there, so you’ve just got to deal with it. And unfortunately, no one has invented anything to make dusting any easier. Here we are in the 21st century, and in order to dust your house, you’ve still got to grab a rag — an old T-shirt is as good as anything else — and a can of furniture polish and get to work. You may be able to catch a few minutes of a favorite show while tackling the family room, but that brief dis- traction is short-lived. You’ve still got to plod, slowly and methodically, room to room, spraying, rubbing and wip- ing. Starting with the cob-webby ceiling fan blades and hitting every last desk, lampshade, molding, photo frame, table, piano key and baseboard, all the way down to the tumbleweeds of dusty dog hair on the fl oor. Then, to make matters worse, the instant your ionic- ally charged ShamWow glides over the coffee table, there are millions more minute particles depositing themselves right back on its surface. We can’t see the little buggers, but every minute of every day, they’re there, coursing through our ductwork, wafting from room to room, fl oat- ing from the ceiling to the fl oor, landing silently on every horizontal surface. Where do these particles come from, and why are they hell-bent on banishing us to a lifetime of dusting drudg- ery? Unless you want to read about dead skin cells, I don’t recommend Googling this question. Just accept dust as a fact of life, and be thankful that you have a house that needs dusting, because it means you have a home. Read more of Lisa Smith Molinari’s columns at: iStock themeatandpotatoesoflife.com Email: [email protected] PAGE 42 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 WEEKEND: CROSSWORD AND COMICS NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

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Aerosmith drummer loses bid to rejoin band A judge has told Aerosmith’s drum- Sonic youth mer Joey Kramer to dream on if he hopes to rejoin the band as it’s set to perform and be honored at Grammy events this week. Relative newcomers Lizzo, Billie Eilish Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Mark Gildea on Wednesday denied Kramer’s re- and Lil Nas X poised to rake in Grammys quest to order the band, whose first hit single was 1973’s BY MESFIN FEKADU AND NEKESA MUMBI MOODY “Dream On,” to let Associated Press him participate in an award celebra- he 2020 Grammy Awards are shaping up to be the night of tion in Los Angeles the new kids, with Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X leading in on Friday as well as nominations. Sunday’s prime time Kramer Grammy Awards show. Those acts, who all released huge No. 1 hits in the past year, “Given that Kramer has not played have strong chances of beating their more-seasoned competi- with the band in six months and the T AP photos dearth of available rehearsal time tors, from Lady Gaga to Vampire Weekend to Ariana Grande. Or maybe they won’t. If there’s one thing we can predict about the Top to bottom: Lizzo, Lil Nas X and Billie before the upcoming performances, Eilish are up for the top Grammy Awards. Kramer has not shown a realistic al- Grammys, it’s that the oddball act might actually win. Remember when ternative course of action sufficient to Beck beat out Beyonce? Or when Steely Dan won album of the year over protect the band’s business interests,“ Eminem? Or when Milli Vanilli ... OK, we’ll stop. the judge’s decision reads in part. Kramer, 69, said in a statement that Who knows how things will really play out Sunday, when the awards are he’s “extremely disappointed” but re- handed out live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Here are some spects Gildea’s decision. good guesses from Associated Press music writers Mesfin Fekadu and Kramer had argued the band, which he helped found in Boston 50 years Nekesa Mumbi Moody. ago, is in breach of contract because it required him to re-audition for his job Album of the year Fekadu: In the past, the ubiquitous, un- after an ankle injury last year caused conventional No. 1 hit doesn’t take this him to miss a chunk of the band’s resi- Nominees: “I,I,” Bon Iver; “Norman (Ex- trophy home. “Despacito,” “All About That dency at a Las Vegas casino. pletive) Rockwell!,” Lana Del Rey; “When Bass” and “I Gotta Feeling” are some good From The Associated Press We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?,” Bil- examples. However, “Old Town Road” lie Eilish; “Thank U, Next,” Ariana Grande; seemed to get past being the silliest song of the year, becoming an undeniably good “I Used to Know Her,” H.E.R.; “7,” Lil Nas shade Ed Sheeran — oops, I’m just think- tune that was hard to resist, which is why X; “Cuz I Love You (Deluxe),” Lizzo; “Fa- ing out loud. That leaves us with Ariana it topped the Hot 100 chart for 19 weeks. ther of the Bride,” Vampire Weekend Grande, who won this award last year and Fekadu: That’s why I think Lil Nas X is going to This could go so many ways, dominated the Billboard charts with mul- take his horse to the Grammys stage. but let’s start with who most likely won’t tiple songs from “Thank U, Next.” And in win: Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, H.E.R. the other corner is newcomer Billie Eilish, and Lizzo. The other four will split a lot of Song of the year who made an influential pop project in her the votes, eliminating Bon Iver and Vam- (songwriter’s award) bedroom with her brother, Finneas, in the pire Weekend as possible winners. Left producer role. Methinks Eilish will edge are Lana Del Rey, whose album was criti- Nominees: “Always Remember Us This Grande for the win. cally acclaimed and praised, and Billie Ei- Way,” Lady Gaga, Natalie Hemby, Hill- Moody: The fact that this is just Taylor’s lish, who was not just the year’s brightest ary Lindsey and Lori McKenna; “Bad second nod shows Grammy voters aren’t newcomer, but arguably the year’s most Guy,” Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell; in a loving mood toward Swift this year successful singer. Something in my gut is “Bring My Flowers Now,” Tanya Tucker, (maybe she’ll call them out on her next telling me that Lana, who has consistently Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth and Tim album). Grande had such a brilliant year released top-notch music for the past eight Hanseroth; “Hard Place,” H.E.R., Rodney and a hot tour that something tells me she’ll years, will be celebrating her first-ever Jerkins, Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth and be saying “Thank You” for this win. Grammy win Sunday night. D. Arcelious Harris; “Lover,” Taylor Swift; Moody: It would be a cool moment to have “Norman (Expletive) Rockwell,” Lana Best alternative music album the 18-year-old Billie become the youngest Del Rey and Jack Antonoff; “Someone to ever take home a best album Grammy, You Loved,” Lewis Capaldi, Tom Barnes, Nominees: “U.F.O.F.,” Big Thief; “As- and she certainly deserves it! But with Pere Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn and Sam sume Form,” James Blake; “I,I,” Bon Iver; arguably the night’s top honor, Grammy Roman; “Truth Hurts,” Lizzo, Ricky Reed, “Father of the Bride,” Vampire Weekend; voters tend to want their winners to have a Tele and Jesse Saint John “Anima,” Thom Yorke few years under their belt before granting Fekadu: The top candidates here are Moody: Thom Yorke has already won this them the biggest win of their career. While Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Lewis Ca- category twice as a member of Radiohead. none of the nominees here has their AARP paldi. Swift has some edge since she Expect this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to card, Lana Del Rey is the veteran. After a wrote “Lover” alone, but if the song had win it once again with his solo work. career that got off to a rocky start, she has performed stronger, I would be more con- Fekadu: James Blake’s album is totally become one of the more acclaimed singer- vinced to pick her. That leaves me with Eil- epic, and he has continuously been the songwriters of her generation, and there- ish and Capaldi, who might be a bit too new go-to guy in music, with Beyonce, Kend- fore will be victorious Sunday night. to win such a huge award. Good guys do rick Lamar, Jay-Z, Travis Scott and others finish last because “Bad Guy” will win. requesting his services. That’ll give him Record of the year Moody: Swift really should win this one. enough votes to take this home. But the Grammys love a comeback story, Nominees: “Hey, Ma,” Bon Iver; “Bad and giving Tanya Tucker’s “Bring My Best rap song Guy,” Billie Eilish; “7 Rings,” Ariana Flowers Now” would be that moment. Grande; “Hard Place,” H.E.R.; “Talk,” Fekadu: The truth does hurt, Lizzo: Bil- Nominees: “Bad Idea,” YBN Cordae fea- Khalid; “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X featur- Best new artist lie wins here. turing Chance the Rapper; “Gold Roses,” ing Billy Ray Cyrus; “Truth Hurts,” Lizzo; Rick Ross featuring Drake; “A Lot,” 21 Sav- “Sunflower,” Post Malone and Swae Lee Nominees: Black Pumas; Billie Eilish; Best pop vocal album age featuring J. Cole; “Racks in the Mid- Moody: Lil Nas X clearly had the most Lil Nas X; Lizzo; Maggie Rogers; Rosalia; dle,” Nipsey Hussle featuring Roddy Ricch popular song of the year with the country- Tank and the Bangas; Yola Nominees: “The Lion King: The Gift,” and Hit-Boy; “Suge,” DaBaby rap hybrid “Old Town Road.” But this isn’t Moody: It really comes down to two: Beyonce; “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Moody: Nipsey Hussle was up for his the American Music Awards where popu- Lizzo and Billie Eilish. Both are singer- Do We Go?,” Billie Eilish; “Thank U, Next,” first Grammy and lost last year, and weeks larity counts, and I don’t think a song that songwriters, musicians, and have paved Ariana Grande; “No. 6 Collaborations Proj- later he was shot dead. I can’t see them started out from TikTok is going to win unique paths in the journey to fame. But ect,” Ed Sheeran; “Lover,” Taylor Swift not honoring him by giving him his first voters over. “Truth Hurts” wasn’t at No. as brilliant and entertaining as Lizzo is, Fekadu: Love Taylor, but she won’t win Grammy posthumously this year, as tough 1 as long as “Old Town Road,” but reso- she’s hardly a new artist, with at least two here. Everything Beyonce releases is a as this category is. nated far ther. Lizzo is 100% getting this albums released already. My money is on gift, but the holidays are over. And we Fekadu: The Marathon Continues, with Grammy. the kid!! Billie will likely take this one. all know how much the Grammys love to Nipsey winning here. PAGE 44 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 OPINION Max D. Lederer Jr., Publisher Lt. Col. Sean Klimek, Europe commander Lt. Col. Richard McClintic, Pacific commander It’s still difficult to see Trump losing Iowa Caroline E. Miller, Europe Business Operations BY STUART ROTHENBERG Joshua M. Lashbrook, Pacific Chief of Staff who were once reliably Democratic but (44.4%), Kerry (49.2%) and George W. Bush CQ Roll Call responded enthusiastically to Trump’s (48.2%). The only recent losing nominees message. to draw a lower vote percentage in Iowa EDITORIAL owa gave Barack Obama a resounding According to a 2017 analysis by the Cen- than Clinton were Dole (39.9% in 1996) and 9.5-point victory over John McCain ter for Economic and Policy Research, George H.W. Bush (37.3% in 1992), both of Editor Terry Leonard, in 2008. Four years later, Obama’s Iowa ranked third in the nation with blue- whom lost a substantial number of votes to [email protected] Imargin shrunk to 5.8 points against collar jobs as a share of total nonfarm em- independent Ross Perot. Robert H. Reid, Senior Managing Editor Mitt Romney. But in 2016, something odd ployment in each state. (The group defined Is this good news for Democrats, putting [email protected] happened. blue-collar jobs as those in goods-produc- Iowa back in play in 2020? Donald Trump carried Iowa by 9.4 Managing Editor for Content ing sectors — manufacturing, construc- Hillary Clinton’s showing in Iowa re- Tina Croley, points — a dramatic change in the state’s [email protected] tion, mining and logging.) flected a unique weakness, and Democrats recent voting behavior and close to the Given that, maybe Iowa’s dramatic shift have a chance to nominate someone who Sean Moores, Managing Editor for Presentation same winning margin as Obama’s eight was not so surprising. But there is more to doesn’t have her baggage, which would im- [email protected] years earlier. the story. And it suggests that the state’s prove their prospects in the state. Iowa had gone Republican before, of Managing Editor for Digital swing was not quite as dramatic as it first But Trump’s margin was substantial, Joe Gromelski, course. It voted narrowly for George W. [email protected] looked. and Democrats would need to bring out Bush in 2004, and it backed Ronald Rea- Trump drew almost 801,000 votes in voters who stayed home in 2016 and also gan twice, in 1980 and 1984. Iowa, more than 20,000 fewer votes than win back some former Democrats who But Michael Dukakis carried it comfort- BUREAU STAFF Obama did in 2008 (823,000 votes) or in backed Trump three years ago. That’s ably in 1988, and Al Gore’s narrow victory 2012 (829,000 votes). Trump’s showing, in quite a challenge. Europe/Mideast in 2000 seemed to suggest Iowa was shift- percentage terms, was right in line with Erik Slavin, Europe & Mideast Bureau Chief So far, there is little reason to believe ing ever so slightly toward the Democrats. those presidential nominees who carried [email protected] that more than a trickle of 2016 Trump vot- That is what made 2016 so noteworthy. Iowa in the previous five contests. He +49(0)631.3615.9350; DSN (314)583.9350 ers are ready to defect (or, more correctly, Did Trump’s solid victory say something drew 51.2%, while Obama drew 52% in Pacific about the state’s fundamental partisan 2012 (against Romney) and 53.9% in 2008 return to the Democratic Party), and that, Aaron Kidd, Pacific Bureau Chief bent? (against McCain). George W. Bush drew plus rural Republican voters through- [email protected] out the state, make it difficult to see Iowa +81.42.552.2511 ext. 88380; DSN (315)227.7380 Yes and no. As reporter Paige Godden 49.9% in 2004 (against John Kerry) and and the folks at Iowa Starting Line note, a Gore drew 48.5% in 2000 against Bush. supporting the Democratic nominee in Washington stunning 31 Iowa counties voted twice for In 1996, Bill Clinton drew 50.3% in Iowa November. Joseph Cacchioli, Washington Bureau Chief Obama but flipped to Trump in 2016. Their against Bob Dole. Of course, 2020 certainly should see a [email protected] statewide map shows the bulk of the shifts So while Trump’s margin of victory was much closer race in Iowa if the Democrats (+1)(202)886-0033 occurring in eastern Iowa (and particu- large (9.4 points), especially for a once-hy- nominate someone who can turn out new Brian Bowers, Assistant Managing Editor, News voters, rally the party base and appeal to [email protected] larly northeast Iowa), areas of traditional percompetitive state, the percentage of the Democratic strength. vote that he received (51.2%) was not par- swing voters upset with Trump’s language CIRCULATION While much of western Iowa has more in ticularly noteworthy. How could that be? and governing style. common with Nebraska and South Dakota As in a handful of other competitive Trump’s margin in Iowa is likely to Mideast (including its Republican bent), northeast Midwest and Great Lakes states, Trump’s shrink in November to the mid- or even Robert Reismann, Mideast Circulation Manager Iowa has more in common with Minnesota margin of victory was more a reflection of low-single digits. That means he is still [email protected] likely to carry the state (barring new de- [email protected] and Wisconsin, and eastern Iowa looks to- Hillary Clinton’s weak performance than DSN (314)583-9111 ward Illinois. his own strength. Clinton drew just 41.7% velopments), but it also means that Iowa is The shift in eastern and northeast Iowa of the vote in Iowa, a showing far worse worth keeping an eye on, if only as a test Europe in 2016 probably reflects the shift seen than those by other recent losing candi- case as to whether Democrats are rallying Karen Lewis, Community Engagement Manager elsewhere among working-class voters dates, including Romney (46.2%), McCain behind their party’s nominee. [email protected] [email protected] +49(0)631.3615.9090; DSN (314)583.9090 Pacific Mari Mori, [email protected] Sanders’ divisiveness could be harmful in 1st caucuses +81-3 6385.3171; DSN (315)227.7333 BY CARL P. L EUBSDORF hopefuls — Biden, Minnesota Sen. Amy in bipartisanship. Buttigieg does not have CONTACT US The Dallas Morning News Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg — may have a legislative track record but has sought an advantage over the two outspoken pro- to separate himself from the acrimony Washington s the Iowa caucuses campaign gressives, Sanders and Warren. among his rivals. tel: (+1)202.886.0003 enters its final two weeks, Sen. More than two-thirds responding to the The Iowa Poll showed another potential 633 3rd St. NW, Suite 116, Washington, DC 20001-3050 Bernie Sanders’ combative na- latest Des Moines Register-CNN Iowa Poll handicap for Sanders: fewer Iowa Demo- ture is coming to the fore. It could Reader letters A said the candidate’s “ability to unite the crats described themselves as socialists pose a problem for him when Iowans vote. 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The proportion “would look at the totality of a candidate.” new voters. describing themselves as capitalists was Sanders also said Joe Biden has repeat- To be sure, there is no precise way to The Stars and Stripes ombudsman protects the free flow down slightly. of news and information, reporting any attempts by the edly “talked about the need to cut Social judge who could best unite the country, but The issue of Sanders’ socialism arose in military or other authorities to undermine the newspaper’s Security,” referring to the former vice most candidates have illustrative track re- the last Democratic debate, when CNN’s independence. The ombudsman also responds to concerns president’s past calls for curbing entitle- cords. Biden has a history of seeking com- and questions from readers, and monitors coverage for fair- Abby Phillip asked Sanders if his descrip- ness, accuracy, timeliness and balance. The ombudsman ments to get a handle on the federal bud- promise during his 36 years in the Senate tion of himself as a democratic socialist welcomes comments from readers, and can be contacted get deficit. The issue flared after Biden and his eight years as Barack Obama’s vice would handicap him against Trump, since, by email at [email protected], or by phone at accused the Sanders campaign of a mis- president. Indeed, rivals have criticized his 202.886.0003. she noted, “more than two-thirds of voters leading video about his Social Security statements he expected to work with some say they are not enthusiastic about voting position. 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But it could of the purchaser, user or patron. nificant for Iowa voters in making their his reputation as an ideologue who has dif- also fly in the face of Iowans’ desire for a © Stars and Stripes 2020 choice than who best could beat Trump or ficulty working with others. candidate who can unite the country. whose positions they most favored. Warren, who has touted her ability to Carl P. Leubsdorf is a former Washington bureau stripes.com It’s an area where the more moderate unite the Democratic Party, ranked 68th chief of The Dallas Morning News. Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 45 OPINION

Since women were enfranchised 101 What newspapers years ago, only five Democratic women and two Republicans have attained enough political exposure and stature to be taken are saying at home seriously as candidates in the two major parties. Margaret Chase Smith, of Maine, The following editorial excerpts are se- was the first, opposing Barry Goldwater lected from a cross section of newspapers for the 1964 GOP nomination. Clinton gave throughout the United States. The editori- Obama strong competition in 2008 before als are provided by The Associated Press winning the nomination eight years later. and other stateside syndicates. Another reason is that many of those other nations, notably Great Britain and Is- House might want witnesses, rael, are parliamentary democracies that do not directly elect their heads of govern- but likely not the Bidens ment. Their prime ministers have generally The Wall Street Journal come up through party ranks, showcasing The Senate impeachment trial began their talents. In our nation’s infancy, it was Tuesday with political theater over rules. the party caucuses in Congress that nomi- Senate Republicans prefer an expeditious nated presidential candidates. trial while Democrats who rushed to im- So, can a woman be elected president? peach in the House are suddenly demand- Yes. ing witnesses and crying “coverup.” So So can a man. There is no material let’s break down what’s really going on in difference. the fight over witnesses. What really matters is who are qualified, By our deadline, Majority Leader Mitch competent and trustworthy. McConnell looked set to keep his caucus by witnesses or review of key documents. Electing nation’s first female together for his organizing resolution. His That would be unprecedented compared framework provides Democratic House with previous presidential impeachments. president only a big deal in US Trump’s claims of ‘prosperity’ impeachment managers 24 hours over It would gravely damage the only mecha- South Florida Sun Sentinel undercut by climate change three working days to make their case, nism the Constitution provides for check- Yes, a woman can be elected president of followed by the same for a White House (Minneapolis) Star Tribune ing a rogue president. the United States. President Donald Trump rightly touted defense. Bill Clinton’s trial also provided It’s time to put that non-issue behind us. Yet the rigging of the trial process may “America’s extraordinary prosperity” in each side 24 hours, though neither ended not be the most damaging legacy of the ex- One nearly was, and it wasn’t her gender his speech at the World Economic Forum up using even half. hibition Republican Majority Leader Mitch that dealt her a loss. in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday. But his But Democrats are demanding that the McConnell, of Kentucky, is orchestrating As Bernie Sanders pointed out in the history of overlooking the global compo- Senate also call former national security in full collaboration with the White House. Democratic debate in Iowa this month, adviser John Bolton; acting White House That might f low from the brazen case being “Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by nent of that success is wrongheaded, es- Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney; Mulvaney laid out by Trump’s lawyers. The defense 3 million votes.” pecially because transnational threats can adviser Robert Blair; and White House brief they filed Monday argued that the Everywhere else, that would have been reverse the uninterrupted U.S. economic budget official Michael Duffey. president “did absolutely nothing wrong” enough. growth that began during the Obama era. This is more than a little disingenuous. when he pressed Ukrainian President Regrettably, the United States is bur- Chief among these threats is climate House Democrats could have gone to court Volodymyr Zelenskiy to launch investiga- dened with an anachronism called the change, which the president has previ- to challenge President Donald Trump’s tions of Joe Biden and a Russian-promoted Electoral College, reflecting the mistrust ously called a hoax. He didn’t go that far assertion of executive privilege over tes- conspiracy theory about the 2016 election. of small states for large ones. A system in Davos, but he did decry the “perennial timony, and the House did sue initially It further contends Trump was within his crafted to elect George Washington most prophets of doom and their predictions of to compel former Bolton deputy Charles rights when he refused all cooperation recently served up someone most unlike the apocalypse.” Kupperman. But House Democrats aban- with the House impeachment inquiry, in- him. No, conditions aren’t apocalyptic. (Un- doned their demands when litigation didn’t cluding rejecting subpoenas for testimony Just 77,000 more votes in three key states less you’re a kangaroo in Australia’s fit their rushed political timeline. They de- and documents. It says he cannot be im- made the difference between a President wildfires .) clared instead that the existing evidence peached because he violated no law. Clinton and a President Donald Trump A more adult reckoning came from 17- more than justified impeachment. Yet now By asking senators to ratify those posi- four years ago; between having a first man year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg, their “overwhelming” evidence has be- tions, Trump and his lawyers are, in ef- or a first lady in the White House. who told the gathered elites in Davos that come a GOP “coverup.” fect, seeking consent for an extraordinary That was so close, it could have been “the facts are clear, but they’re still too We wouldn’t mind hearing from Bolton. expansion of his powers. An acquittal vote Russia’s meddling that made the differ- uncomfortable for you to address.” That But even if he does appear as a witness, would confirm to Trump that he is free ence. Or James Comey’s October surprise. alacrity was amplified by a more august he’d have to abide by Trump’s claims of to solicit foreign interference in the 2020 Or Clinton’s failure to campaign in three source, 81-year-old WEF founder Klaus executive privilege. A president doesn’t election and to withhold congressionally normally safe states — Michigan, Pennsyl- Schwab, who said that “the world is in a give up that privilege in an impeachment appropriated aid to induce such interfer- vania and Wisconsin — that she had lost to state of emergency and the window to act trial. The difference with Clinton’s trial is ence. It would suggest that he can press Sanders in the Democratic primaries. is closing fast.” that Clinton litigated his privilege claims foreign leaders to launch a criminal inves- It used to be said that a Roman Catholic States of emergency are possible be- against independent counsel Kenneth tigation of any American citizen he desig- couldn’t be elected president. Then John F. cause of other transnational threats, too. Starr before impeachment. Yet Democrats nates, even in the absence of a preexisting Kennedy was. Responding to them multilaterally is much still opposed most witnesses, including U.S. probe, or any evidence. Divorce was assumed to be a disqualifi- more effective, especially in cases like Monica Lewinsky. The defense would also set the prec- cation. Ronald Reagan disproved that. pandemics (possibly including the coro- Maybe Democrats hope witnesses will edent that presidents may flatly refuse all Race was the next frontier. Then Barack navirus China is straining to contain), as turn up something more damaging on cooperation with any congressional inqui- Obama was elected. well as the borderless scourge of terror- Trump, but our guess is that the real game ry, even though the House’s impeachment In the current campaign, Sen. Eliza- ism. Trump m et with Pakistani, Iraqi and is political and geared to taking back the power is spelled out in the Constitution. beth Warren, of Massachusetts, is a formi- Kurdish leaders in Davos, but his “Amer- Senate. Democrats figure Republicans And it would establish that no president dable contender. She’d be even stronger if ica First” foreign policy that’s led to the will vote down witnesses, and they can run may be impeached unless he or she could she weren’t contending with Sanders for abrogation of climate, nuclear and trade from here to November claiming the trial be convicted of violating a federal statute the same voters. She scored points in the accords undermines U.S. security. was “rigged” and hid the truth. — no matter the abuse of power. Those are Des Moines debate by observing, truth- This includes the economic security that We think Republicans are justified in principles that Republicans will regret if fully, that the men on the stage had col- undergirds everything else. It’s welcome voting to convict or acquit based on the lectively lost 10 elections while she and they conclude that a Democratic executive news that the administration reached a current evidence without witnesses. But has violated his or her oath of office. Yet Sen. Amy Klobuchar, of Minnesota, were “phase one” trade deal with China, and if they want to rebut the coverup claims, Trump demands they adopt his maximalist undefeated. that in the midst of Washington’s gridlock then call the Democrats’ bluff. Give them position regardless of the consequences. That Klobuchar remains in a dwindling an accord between the U.S., Mexico and witnesses, but insist on calling those the We know that many Republican senators field reflects her potential as the moder- president’s team would also like to call, do not accept this unacceptable defense. ate alternative to Sanders or Warren if Joe Canada was passed on a bipartisan basis. such as Hunter and Joe Biden . Some, such as Rob Portman, of Ohio; Pat Biden doesn’t do well in the early caucus The progress on trade — as well as fis- If the Senate calls more witnesses, let’s Toomey, of Pennsylvania; Mitt Romney, of and primary states. There is no question cal stimulus from 49 central banks — was hear both sides of this dispute . Utah; Ben Sasse, of Nebraska; and Susan that either of those women is a qualified among factors cited Monday by the Inter- Collins, of Maine, have publicly criticized rival to Trump and would make a far supe- national Monetary Fund as it predicted Senators’ capitulation could Trump for calling on Ukraine or China to rior president. global growth of 3.3% in 2020, up from last investigate Biden. Portman and Toomey Male machismo and misogyny — the year’s 2.9%. But IMF Managing Director embolden future presidents have taken the position that Trump’s be- only reasons for even asking whether a Kristalina Georgieva also noted ominous The Washington Post havior was wrong but not worthy of im- woman could be president — are hardly echoes of a previous era. “The beginning Senate Republicans on Tuesday laid peachment — a response that would, at unique to the United States. Yet 59 other of this decade (has been) eerily reminis- the groundwork for a truncated trial of least in theory, preserve some guardrails nations, spanning the globe and every cent of the 1920s — high inequality, rapid President Donald Trump that would be a on the president’s behavior. region and ethnicity, have had women as spread of technology and huge risks and perversion of justice. Proposals by Demo- Trump’s defense is designed to destroy heads of government. Why hasn’t it hap- rewards in finance,” Georgieva said. “For crats to obtain critical evidence were voted those guardrails. If Republican senators pened here? the analogy to stop right there and go no down. Unless several senators changed go along with it, they will not only be ex- One reason is that it took time to break further, acting together in a coordinated their positions, votes to acquit Trump on cusing behavior that many of them believe the glass ceilings in Congress, state capi- way is absolutely critical.” the House’s charges of abuse of power and to be improper. They will be enabling fur- tals and the vice presidency, which are the Indeed, good governance and the rule of obstruction of Congress could come as ther assaults by Trump on the foundations traditional proving grounds for presiden- law are the roots of the economic strength soon as next week without any testimony of American democracy. tial prospects. Trump talked about in Davos. 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Sports College football College basketball Pro basketball Music City Bowl Bowl schedule Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday’s men’s scores NBA on AFN Friday, Dec. 20 Louisville 38, Mississippi State 28 EAST EASTERN CONFERENCE Frisco (Texas) Bowl Redbox Bowl Albany (NY) 101, Mass.-Lowell 75 Atlantic Division Kent State 51, Utah State 41 Santa Clara, Calif. American U. 93, Loyola (Md.) 91 W L Pct GB Bahamas Bowl California 35, Illinois 20 Army 94, Lafayette 74 Toronto 30 14 .682 — Go to the American Forces Nassau Orange Bowl Baruch 74, Staten Island 55 Boston 29 14 .674 ½ Buffalo 31, Charlotte 9 Miami Gardens, Fla. Binghamton 83, Stony Brook 79 Philadelphia 29 17 .630 2 Network website for the most Saturday, Dec. 21 Florida 36, Virginia 28 Cincinnati 89, Temple 82 Brooklyn 18 24 .429 11 up-to-date TV schedules. Celebration Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 31 Farmingdale 87, Mount St. Mary (NY) 81 New York 12 33 .267 18½ At Atlanta Belk Bowl Fordham 59, George Washington 54 Southeast Division myafn.net NC A&T 64, Alcorn State 44 Charlotte, N.C. Holy Cross 96, Lehigh 95 Miami 31 13 .705 — New Mexico Bowl Kentucky 37, Virginia Tech 30 Marist 75, Manhattan 73 Orlando 21 24 .467 10½ Albuquerque Sun Bowl Navy 60, Boston U. 58 Charlotte 15 30 .333 16½ San Diego State 48, Central Michigan 11 El Paso, Texas Washington 14 29 .326 16½ Cure Bowl Rhode Island 77, Duquesne 55 Atlanta 11 34 .244 20½ Deals Arizona State 20, Florida State 14 Seton Hall 73, Providence 64 Orlando, Fla. Liberty Bowl Central Division Liberty 23, Georgia Southern 16 UMBC 69, Hartford 60 Milwaukee 39 6 .867 — Memphis, Tenn. Vermont 59, Maine 57 Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Navy 20, Kansas State 17 Indiana 29 16 .644 10 Wednesday’s transactions FAU 52, SMU 28 W. Kentucky 64, Marshall 60 Detroit 17 28 .378 22 Alamo Bowl Yeshiva 94, NY Maritime 56 BASEBALL Camellia Bowl San Antonio Chicago 17 29 .370 22½ Montgomery, Ala. Texas 38, Utah 10 SOUTH Cleveland 12 32 .273 26½ American League Auburn 80, South Carolina 67 CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Assigned RHP Arkansas State 34, FIU 26 Arizona Bowl WESTERN CONFERENCE New Orleans Bowl Tucson, Ariz. Chattanooga 92, The Citadel 69 Southwest Division Dylan Covey outright to Charlotte (IL). Davidson 71, Saint Louis 59 Agreed to terms Appalachian State 31, UAB 17 Wyoming 38, Georgia State 17 W L Pct GB DETROI TIGERS — Furman 101, Samford 78 Dallas 27 16 .628 — with LHP Hector Santiago on a minor Las Vegas Bowl Wednesday, Jan. 1 Washington 38, Boise State 7 George Mason 73, UMass 63 Houston 27 16 .628 — league contract. Citrus Bowl Monday, Dec. 23 Louisville 68, Georgia Tech 64 San Antonio 20 23 .465 7 KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Designated Orlando, Fla. Gasparilla Bowl Alabama 35, Michigan 16 McNeese St. 77, SE Louisiana 61 Memphis 20 24 .455 7½ RHP Heath Fillmyer for assignment. At Tampa, Fla. New Orleans 17 28 .378 11 Signed OF Alex Gordon to a one-year Outback Bowl Mercer 85, W. Carolina 79 UCF 48, Marshall 25 Tampa, Fla. Mississippi St. 77, Arkansas 70 Northwest Division contract. Tuesday, Dec. 24 Utah 31 13 .705 — MINNESOTA TWINS — Signed 3B Josh Minnesota 31, Auburn 24 Richmond 75, La Salle 57 Hawaii Bowl Rose Bowl Virginia Tech 79, North Carolina 77 Denver 30 14 .682 1 Donaldson to a four-year contract. Honolulu Oklahoma City 26 19 .578 5½ SEATTLE MARINERS — Signed C Joe Pasadena, Calif. Wofford 66, VMI 54 Hawaii 38, BYU 34 Oregon 28, Wisconsin 27 MIDWEST Portland 19 26 .422 12½ Hudson and INF Jose Marmolejos to mi- Thursday, Dec. 26 Minnesota 15 29 .341 16 nor league contracts. Sugar Bowl Bradley 75, Illinois St. 63 Independence Bowl New Orleans Dayton 86, St. Bonaventure 60 Pacific Division TEXAS RANGERS — Assigned LHP Kyle Shreveport, La. L.A. Lakers 35 9 .795 — Bird outright to Nashville (PCL). Signed Georgia 26, Baylor 14 Drake 73, Evansville 50 Louisiana Tech 14, Miami 0 Iowa 85, Rutgers 80 L.A. Clippers 31 14 .689 4½ RHP Juan Nicasio to a minor league Thursday, Jan. 2 Phoenix 18 26 .409 17 Quick Lane Bowl Loyola of Chicago 75, Indiana St. 55 contract. Promoted Sean Decker to ex- Detroit Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Sacramento 15 29 .341 20 ecutive vice president, sports and enter- Pittsburgh 34, Eastern Michigan 30 Cincinnati 38, Boston College 6 Penn St. 72, Michigan 63 Golden State 10 36 .217 26 tainment; Starr Gulledge to senior vice Friday, Dec. 27 Gator Bowl S. Dakota St. 78, N. Dakota St. 73 Wednesday’s games president, finance and Mike Healy senior Military Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. Syracuse 84, Notre Dame 82 Oklahoma City 120, Orlando 114 vice president, venue operations and Annapolis, Md. Tennessee 23, Indiana 22 Xavier 66, Georgetown 57 Toronto 107, Philadelphia 95 guest experience. North Carolina 55, Temple 13 Friday, Jan. 3 SOUTHWEST Detroit 127, Sacramento 106 National League Pinstripe Bowl Famous Idaho Potato Bowl SMU 84, East Carolina 64 Atlanta 102, L.A. Clippers 95 ATLANTA BRAVES — Signed LHPs New York Boise Texas A&M-CC 74, New Orleans 71 L.A. Lakers 100, New York 92 Chris Nunn and Chris Rusin, OFs Rafael Michigan State 27, Wake Forest 21 Ohio 30, Nevada 21 Tulsa 80, Memphis 40 Boston 119, Memphis 95 Ortega and Shane Robinson and INFs Texas Bowl Saturday, Jan. 4 UALR 81, Troy 63 Miami 134, Washington 129, OT Charlie Culberson, Pete Kozma, Peter Houston Armed Forces Bowl FAR WEST Houston 121, Denver 105 O’Brien and Yangervis Solarte to minor Texas A&M 24, Oklahoma State 21 Fort Worth, Texas CS Northridge 83, UC Santa Barbara 75 Chicago 117, Minnesota 110 league contracts. Holiday Bowl Tulane 30, Southern Miss 13 Cal Baptist 85, Chicago St. 53 Indiana 112, Phoenix 87 MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Named Ed San Diego Monday, Jan. 6 Cal St.-Fullerton 78, UC Davis 74 San Antonio 121, New Orleans 117 Lucas minor league hitting coordina- Iowa 49, Southern Cal 24 Lendingtree Bowl Colorado St. 86, Fresno St. 68 Utah 129, Golden State 96 tor; Bryan Leslie minor league assistant Cheez-It Bowl Mobile, Ala. Long Beach St. 63, UC Irvine 56 Thursday’s games pitching coordinator; Rob Hulbert minor Phoenix Louisiana-Lafayette 27, Miami (Ohio) 17 Nevada 86, UNLV 72 Washington at Cleveland league analyst-innovation/integrated Air Force 31, Washington State 21 Monday, Jan. 13 L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn sports performance; Ryan Silberg as- Saturday, Dec. 28 College Football Championship Dallas at Portland sistant-performance/integrated sports Camping World Bowl New Orleans AP Men’s Top 25 schedule Friday’s games LSU 42, Clemson 25 performance; Jim Henderson pitching Orlando, Fla. Friday’s game Milwaukee at Charlotte coach and Lanning Tucker trainer of Notre Dame 33, Iowa State 9 Saturday, Jan. 18 Boston at Orlando East-West Shrine Classic No. 13 Butler vs. Marquette San Antonio (PCL); Chuckie Caufield hit- Cotton Bowl Classic Saturday’s games Memphis at Detroit ting coach, Fred Dabney pitching coach, Arlington, Texas At St. Petersburg, Fla. Toronto at New York East 31, West 27 No. 1 Baylor at Florida Nestor Corredor coach, Paul Moeller Penn State 53, Memphis 39 No. 2 Gonzaga vs. Pacific Atlanta at Oklahoma City NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Denver at New Orleans development coach and Jason Morriss Peach Bowl No. 3 Kansas vs. Tennessee strength and conditioning specialist of Atlanta At Pasadena, Calif. Houston at Minnesota CFP Semifinal: LSU 63, Oklahoma 28 National 30, American 20 No. 5 Florida State vs. Notre Dame L.A. Clippers at Miami Biloxi (SL); Nick Childs pitching coach, No. 6 Louisville vs. Clemson Bobby Spain hitting coach, David Tufo Fiesta Bowl Saturday, Jan. 25 Sacramento at Chicago Glendale, Ariz. Senior Bowl No. 7 Dayton at Richmond Phoenix at San Antonio coach and Michael O’Neal develop- No. 9 Villanova at Providence ment coach of Carolina (Carolina); Car- CFP Semifinal: Clemson 29, Ohio State 23 At Mobile, Ala. Indiana at Golden State Monday, Dec. 30 North vs. South No. 14 West Virginia vs. Missouri Saturday’s games son Cross pitching coach of Wisconsin No. 15 Kentucky at No. 18 Texas Tech (MWL); Liu Rodriguez manager, Kevin SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26 Dallas at Utah No. 16 Auburn vs. Iowa State Walsh pitching coach, Robert Riggins Dallas Hula Bowl Brooklyn at Detroit development coach and Andrew Staeh- Western Kentucky 23, Western Michi- At Honolulu No. 20 Memphis vs. SMU Chicago at Cleveland ling trainer of Rocky Mountain (Pioneer); gan 20 East vs. West No. 21 Illinois at Michigan Oklahoma City at Minnesota Brock Hammitt development coach and No. 22 Arizona at Arizona State L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia BJ Downie trainer of the AZL Brewers No. 23 Colorado vs. Washington Sunday’s games Blue; Nick Stanley manager, Michael No. 24 Rutgers vs. Nebraska Houston at Denver Schlact pitching coach and Brandon Ma- Pro football Boxing Sunday’s games Toronto at San Antonio cias hitting coach of the AZL Brewers No. 4 San Diego State at UNLV Boston at New Orleans Gold; Mike Habas hitting coach and Luis No. 11 Michigan State at Minnesota Brooklyn at New York Fermin strength and conditioning coach NFL playoffs Fight schedule No. 12 Oregon vs. UCLA L.A. Clippers at Orlando Phoenix at Memphis of the DSL Brewers/Blue Jays; and Elias No. 17 Maryland at Indiana Wild-card Playoffs Jan. 25 No. 25 Houston vs. South Florida Washington at Atlanta Rodriguez clubhouse attendant of the Saturday, Jan. 4 At Barclays Center, New York, Danny Indiana at Portland Dominican Republic base. Houston 22, Buffalo 19, OT Garcia vs. Ivan Redkach, 12, welter- PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Signed LHP Tennessee 20, New England 13 weights; Jarrett Hurd vs. Francisco San- Wednesday’s women’s scores Francisco Liriano, INF Neil Walker and Sunday, Jan. 5 tana, 10, super welterweights; Stephen NBA calendar RHPs Bud Norris and Drew Storen to mi- Minnesota 26, New Orleans 20, OT EAST Fulton vs. Arnold Khegai, 12, super ban- American U. 63, Loyola (Md.) 44 Feb. 6 — Trade deadline (3 p.m. EST) nor league contracts. Seattle 17, Philadelphia 9 tamweights. Feb. 14-16 — All-Star weekend, Chi- ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to Divisional Playoffs Bucknell 66, Colgate 43 Jan. 30 Dayton 66, George Washington 50 cago. terms with C Matt Wieters on a one-year Saturday, Jan. 11 At Meridian at Island Gardens, Mi- April 15 — Regular season ends. contract. San Francisco 27, Minnesota 10 Duquesne 84, George Mason 63 April 18 — Playoffs begin. ami Demetrius Andrade vs. Luke Keeler, Geneva 86, Thiel 53 BASKETBALL Tennessee 28, Baltimore 12 12, for Andrade’s WBO middleweight May 19 — Draft lottery, Chicago. Sunday, Jan. 12 Holy Cross 74, Lehigh 57 National Basketball Association title; Tevin Farmer vs. Joseph Diaz Jr., May 21-24 — Draft combine, Chicago. Announced Larry Kansas City 51, Houston 31 Lafayette 57, Army 52 PHOENIX SUNS — 12, for Farmer’s IBF super featherweight June 4 — NBA Finals begin. Fitzgerald has purchased a minority Green Bay 28, Seattle 23 Maine 65, Vermont 47 June 25 — NBA Draft. stake in the club. Conference Championships title; Daniel Roman vs. Murodjon Akhma- daliev, 12, for Roman’s IBF/WBA super Mass.-Lowell 53, Albany (NY) 51 FOOTBALL Sunday, Jan. 19 Navy 46, Boston U. 41 National Football League Kansas City 35, Tennessee 24 banatamweight title. Jan. 31 Oklahoma St. 57, West Virginia 55 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Named Jay San Francisco 37, Green Bay 20 Old Westbury 83, Sarah Lawrence 32 Pro baseball Gruden offensive coordinator. Pro Bowl At Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, Shreve- port, La., Ruben Villa vs. Alexei Collado, Saint Joseph’s 61, St. Bonaventure 60 NEW YORK GIANTS — Announced the Sunday, Jan. 26 Staten Island 74, Baruch 59 retirement of QB Eli Manning. At Orlando, Fla. 10, featherweights; Taras Shelestyuk vs. AFC vs. NFC Alejandro Davila, 10, welterweights. Stony Brook 67, Binghamton 60 MLB calendar HOCKEY UMBC 61, Hartford 54 National Hockey League Super Bowl Feb. 1 Feb. 4-6 — Owners meetings, Orlando, Sunday, Feb. 2 At Haikou, China, Jose Ramirez vs. Vik- VCU 61, UMass 46 DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled D SOUTH Florida. Dennis Cholowski from Grand Rapids At Miami Gardens, Fla. tor Postol, 12, for Ramirez’s WBC World/ Kansas City vs. San Francisco Columbus St. 87, Clayton St. 66 Feb. 4-21 — Salary arbitration hear- (AHL). WBO super lightweight titles; Esquiva ings, Phoenix. Falcao vs. Ainiwaer Yilixiati, 10, middle- Davis & Elkins 64, Fairmont St. 48 NEW YORK RANGERS — Assigned G Emory & Henry 65, Guilford 50 Feb. 11 — Voluntary reporting date for Igor Shesterkin and F Phillip Di Giuseppe weights; Masayuki Ito vs. Yongqiang Yang, 10, super featherweights. SE Louisiana 74, McNeese St. 67 pitchers, catchers and injured players. to Hartford (AHL). AP sportlight Texas A&M-CC 83, New Orleans 53 Feb. 16 — Voluntary reporting date for SOCCER At Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Bi- loxi, Miss., Yordenis Ugas vs. Mike Dallas Tulane 60, UCF 59 other players. Major League Soccer MIDWEST Feb. 21 — Mandatory reporting date. MINNESOTA UNITED — Signed G Fred Jan. 24 Jr., 12, welterweights. Feb. 7 Akron 70, Miami (Ohio) 62 March 26 — Opening day, active ros- Emmings. 1981 — Mike Bossy of the New York Is- Ball St. 69, Buffalo 65 ters reduced to 26 players. Acquired At Arena Roberto Duran, Panama VANCOUVER WHITECAPS — landers scores his 50th goal in the 50th Bowling Green 72, W. Michigan 63 April 18-19 — San Diego vs. Arizona at D Erik Godoy on permanent transfer from game of the season in a 7-3 victory over City, Panama, Luis Concepcion vs. Rober Barrera, 12, for the vacant WBA interim Cal Baptist 80, Chicago St. 65 Mexico City. Atletico Colon (Superliga-Argentina). the Quebec Nordiques. April 28-30 — New York Mets vs. Miami — Ray Wersching kicks a Super flyweight title; Daniel Matellon vs. Erik Cent. Michigan 89, E. Michigan 82 National Women’s Soccer League 1982 at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Traded M Dani Bowl record-tying four field goals to help Lopez Garcia, 12, for the vacant WBA Cincinnati 85, Houston 66 ORLANDO PRIDE — June 10-12 — Amateur draft, Omaha, Weatherholt to Reign FC for a 2021 sec- the San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincin- interim junior flyweight title; Carlos Iowa St. 73, Kansas St. 59 ond-round draft pick. nati Bengals 26-21. Ortega vs. Leyman Benavides, 12, mini- Ohio 85, N. Illinois 79 Neb. SKY BLUE — Agreed to terms with D 1986 — Mike Bossy of the New York mumweights. Purdue 76, Nebraska 68 June 15 — International amateur sign- Estelle Johnson on a one-year contract. Islanders scores his 1,000th career point Feb. 8 South Florida 56, Wichita St. 50 ing period closes. COLLEGE with an assist in a 7-5 victory over the To- At The PPL Center, Allentown, Pa., Wisconsin 72, Minnesota 62 July 2 — International amateur sign- BIG 12 CONFERENCE — Suspended four ronto Maple Leafs. Gary Russell Jr. vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar, SOUTHWEST ing period opens. players Kansas F Silvio De Sousa, who al- 1998 — The Denver Nuggets snap their 12, for Russell’s WBC World/IBO feather- Abilene Christian 81, Sam Houston St. 73 July 10 — Deadline for drafted players ready had been suspended indefinitely record-tying, single-season losing streak weight title. Baylor 66, TCU 57 to sign, except for players who have ex- at 23 games, beating the Los Angeles by the Jayhawks, was given a 12-game Feb. 14 Incarnate Word 67, Lamar 48 hausted college eligibility. Clippers 99-81. At the from 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Nicholls 84, Houston Baptist 78 July 14 — All-Star Game at Los Ange- suspension; G David McCormack, was 2010 — Peyton Manning throws three suspended two games; Kansas State F Thomas Mattice vs. Isaac Cruz Gonzalez, Stephen F. Austin 89, Northwestern St. 40 les. touchdown passes and the Indianapolis July 26 — Hall of Fame induction, Coo- James Love received an eight-game sus- Colts rally from an 11-point, first-half 10, lightweights. Texas 85, Kansas 77 pension and F Antonio Gordon got three deficit to beat the New York Jets 30-17 in At Honda Center, Anaheim, Calif., Ryan Texas Tech 89, Oklahoma 84 perstown, N.Y. games. the AFC championship game. Garcia vs. Francisco Fonseca, 12, for the FAR WEST July 31 — Last day during the season ARMY — Named Cody Worley quarter- 2010 — The New Orleans Saints make WBC Silver lightweight title; Jorge Lin- Fresno St. 55, Colorado St. 53 to trade a player. backs coach. it to their first Super Bowl after battering ares vs. Carlos Morales, 12, lightweights; San Jose St. 89, New Mexico 85 Aug. 13 — New York Yankees vs. Chi- KANSAS — Suspended men’s basket- Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings Oscar Negrete vs. Alberto Melian, 10, for UNLV 66, Nevada 64 cago White Sox at Dyersville, Iowa. ball C Silvio de Sousa indefinitely for his 31-28 in overtime on unheralded Garrett the vacant WBA International bantam- Utah St. 53, Air Force 52 Aug. 23 — Boston vs. Baltimore at Wil- part in a brawl during Tuesday’s game. Hartley’s 40-yard field goal. weight title. Wyoming 81, San Diego St. 67 liamsport, Pa. Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 55 AUTO RACING Kyle Busch has eye on 5 more titles Mercurial driver still riding high following 2nd NASCAR crown

BY JENNA FRYER Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. he way Kyle Busch sees it, there is a flaw in the championship ring NASCAR awarded him last Tmonth. It lacks any indication that the 2019 title was actually his second championship. Busch wants it fixed so it displays exactly what he’s earned. He has studied the issue and knows the New England Patriots created a ring that showcases their six Super Bowl victories. When his career is over, Busch wants just one ring to encapsulate his accom- plishments. He insists he will close his career alongside greats Richard Petty, Dale

Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. PHOTOS BY JOHN RAOUX/AP But he doesn’t have seven Cup Series titles. Above: Kyle Busch drives a Lexus RC-F GT3 through the front stretch during testing at Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 3. “Not yet I don’t,” Busch said with a Below: Although his NASCAR season doesn’t begin until the Daytona 500 on Feb. 16, Busch’s racing season begins this weekend wink. with a cameo appearance in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, a twice-around-the-clock endurance race featuring various series champions. Busch’s bid for a third championship doesn’t begin until Feb. 16 at the Daytona public in their battles with infertility. 500, a race he desperately wants to win. Their only child, son Brexton, was con- Busch is 0-for-14 in “The Great American ceived through IVF treatments and their Race” with a bitter runner-up finish to Joe quest to give him a sister suffered a heart- Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin in breaking setback when Samantha miscar- last year’s 1-2-3 Gibbs sweep. ried the day of the 2018 awards ceremony He has won at every active NASCAR in Las Vegas. The couple tried unsuccess- track except The Roval at Charlotte Motor fully again during last season, and Busch Speedway yet his 56 career Cup victories used a portion of his championship speech do not include the Daytona 500. His warm- to address their struggles. up begins this weekend at the Rolex 24 at “I’m right here with you knowing how Daytona, a twice-round-the-clock endur- hard its been to go through multiple, yes ance race featuring champions from series multiple, failed attempts of IVF this year, all over the world. to walk around and try to face people week The event is packed with Indianapolis to week, always knowing in the back of my 500 winners, Le Mans winners and some mind how helpless I feel in life knowing of the most skilled drivers from global se- how much I wanted to answer your prayers ries. Busch is on hand to steal the show. in giving you the gift of our baby girl,” His longtime partnership with Toyota Busch told her. got him the gig to drive a Lexus for the Busch is typically able to separate his AIM Vasser Sullivan team, and Busch is personal and professional lives, but when the star attraction. He loves it, too, and at things aren’t going well in either area, a January team dinner he wore that ring. his temper can be short and his sarcasm For one night, he seemed as if he was that biting. once-upon-a-time fun Kyle Busch. “Think about his whole life. He’s got Sam He was just 16 when he first came into and Brexton, but other than that, it’s rac- NASCAR in 2001, right as the series was The dominating way he wins, his brash “Watch this.” ing,” said Joe Gibbs. “And when something passing a rule that sidelined him until his celebrations, his disregard for those who Busch then flipped his middle finger. goes bad in racing for him, think about how 18th birthday. He was brash even then boo him and all those wins have made Although Busch ran into the lapped car important that is, and it upsets him. Nor- — it’s some chip he and older brother Kurt Busch something of a villain, and that of Garrett Smithley at Las Vegas, he was mally, the next day he’s a lot better.” have just always seemed to have, though he doesn’t always put him in the best of targeting Ware, who wasn’t in that playoff Busch has a legion of fan support from was tame compared with Kurt, the 2004 moods. Toss in a bad day at the track, plus race. The entire flap led to a heated discus- “Rowdy Nation,” the group he bows to champion. idle time each weekend because NASCAR sion about on-track etiquette, talent dis- with the checkered flag after every vic- Kyle Busch has always done his best to only allows him a maximum of five Truck crepancies and drivers who purchase their tory. Busch appreciates their backing speak the truth as he sees it, one sarcastic Series races (he went 5-for-5 last season) seats in the big leagues. Ware was sched- beyond words, especially when he gets ex- eye roll, thumbs-up or one-word answer at and seven in the Xfinity Series (4-for-7), uled to compete in the Rolex 24 this week- hausted by the politics of a new NASCAR a time. and Busch can be a real bear. end but his team pulled out late Monday. rules package and the grind of the 38-race His opinions have not always been popu- So it was a very long summer, and a 21- In the Nov. 17 season finale, Busch beat schedule. Busch has other things to worry lar with NASCAR and it makes no differ- race losing streak didn’t help. He lashed Gibbs teammates Hamlin and Martin about, too: He owns the best truck team ence whether he was right. The series’ “Car out in the opening race of the playoffs last Truex Jr., as well as Kevin Harvick, to join in the sport, and this year he will launch of Tomorrow” was terrible, he was just the September when he ran into the back of a Johnson as the only active drivers with “Rowdy Energy,” an energy drink Busch first to say so and his outspokenness was lapped car and accused some in the field multiple titles. Of course, Johnson is tied says he helped develop. often blamed for fans hating the car. Many of not being qualified to race at NASCAR’s with Hall of Famers Petty and Earnhardt “Mine’s going to be better, better for you fans found him arrogant, entitled or whiny top level. for the record, but Johnson is retiring at and better tasting,” Busch insisted. or a mix of all three. Busch says that incident is one of the rea- the end of the year. Busch turns just 35 and Busch has not been this outwardly happy His career has been golden: high-pro- sons he is running the Rolex this weekend. has twice proven he can rise through adin ages. Perhaps it comes with being the file rides first at Hendrick Motorsports, His Vasser Sullivan entry is in the GT Day- versity to finish the job and doesn’t appear champion again, and the absolute belief then JGR, where he has been since 2008. tona class, where Busch will be mired in to be going anywhere anytime soon. that he can be the best NASCAR has ever Busch has 208 victories across NASCAR’s traffic with slower cars and inexperienced He won his 2015 championship in a sea- seen. three national series, and some argue his drivers with the faster classes closing in on son where he missed 11 races because he The Daytona 500 is right around the cor- tally equals Petty’s record 200 Cup wins. him. It will be chaotic. broke both his legs in a crash the day be- ner, and a poor showing there could just as He would undoubtedly have dozens more “Cody Ware says he can’t drive and fore the Daytona 500. His 2019 season had quickly send Busch scowling through the if NASCAR had not set limits on how much watch his mirrors?” Busch said refer- its share of personal struggles as Busch garage. He is always just one win away he can compete in the lower series. ring to the lapped-car flap in September. and his wife, Samantha, have been very from feeling invincible. PAGE 56 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 HIGH SCHOOL DODEA Europe weekend peek DODEA Paciﬁ c weekend peek Interesting Events like a quiz for Far East finals matchups dot BY DAVE ORNAUER bined partial round-robin the Stars and Stripes first two days and single-elimination bracket play on Saturday. They finished fourth, losing “All teams enter Saturday with four times in the Kanto Classic a chance to win the title,” tourna- busy weekend last January. But coach Daisy ment director and outgoing ASIJ Whitaker-Hayes called the three- athletics director Brian Kelley BY GREGORY BROOME day tournament at American said. Stars and Stripes School In Japan a “pivotal point” “We get to see new teams and in Zama’s bid for its first DODEA the opportunity to play several It’s going to be a busy weekend across DODEA- Japan and Far East Division II games in three days will prepare Europe as teams in all three winter sports begin Tournament titles. us for Far East,” Kinnick boys their final approach to the postseason. “ T he g irls rea l ized what it mea nt coach Robert Stovall said, adding to compete, give your all and leave that the Kanto Classic is “very Girls basketball it all on the court,” said Whitaker- similar to what Far East used to Hayes on Wednesday, a day before The Stuttgart Panthers have yet to be even re- be” back in the days they had 16 the start of the 4th Kanto Classic teams. motely challenged this winter despite a relatively at ASIJ’s Chofu campus in Tokyo’s Whether one’s foes are familiar tough early season schedule. Not that they needed western suburbs. or comes in ice cold, one thing’s it, but the reigning Division I champions now enter BRIAN FERGUSON/Stars and Stripes She cited Zama’s two games certain, one coach said: Play well a less arduous portion of their schedule, with a set against St. Paul Christian of and you’ll do well. against Division III Ansbach this weekend followed SHAPE’s Gabi Shultz takes a shot during a game Guam. In pool play, the Trojans “I haven’t seen anybody out- by February doubleheaders against struggling Divi- against Kaiserslautern in December. SHAPE took one on the chin 53-35, but side of Korea,” Humphreys girls sion I rivals Lakenheath and Vilseck, a duo which won the game 45-40. Both teams are playing came back strong two days later coach Steve Boyd said. “I just will look to improve their own playoff seeding when nondivisional games this weekend. in elimination play, falling 43-41 want to play well and see what we they face off this weekend. after leading 14-1 at one point in can do. If we play like we’re ca- Division I schools SHAPE, Kaiserslautern and in the regular season. This weekend’s major meet at Ramstein features the last meeting between the the first quarter. pable, we’ll be OK. But my girls Wiesbaden are also playing out of their division this “They were extremely disap- have to be fundamentally sound. weekend, leaving the best intradivisional action for host Royals and reigning dynasty Stuttgart until at least the Feb. 8 sectionals, and perhaps the Euro- pointed” with their first game We can’t make mistakes. We have Division II, where Aviano travels to Bahrain and against St. Paul, Whitaker-Hayes to see improvement.” Naples and Vicenza continue their Italian rivalry. pean championship meet set for Feb. 14-15. Elsewhere, the Wiesbaden grapplers make the said. “The second time … it was a While the basketball action Boys basketball long trip to Rota to join the schools’ basketball teams completely different game. They heats up at ASIJ, the wrestling in international competition and Ankara makes its learned what it meant to play mats at Kinnick on Saturday see The centerpiece of this weekend’s schedule is the second appearance of the DODEA-Europe season at good defense and what it means the 26th iteration of the “Beast of meeting between DODEA-Europe’s premier team, a five-school meet in Naples. to be confident in themselves and the Far East” invitational tour- Division I dynasty Ramstein, and the organization’s their abilities.” nament, featuring 12 teams, 10 premier player, Chandler Pigge of Baumholder. Marksmanship Now, with seven wins this sea- from around Japan and two from Pigge’s all-around dominance in a loss to son, Zama enters the Classic as Okinawa. Ramstein last 2019 is the stuff of DODEA hoops Reigning champion Stuttgart enters the final one of the favorites among girls Shonan Military Academy, lore, a performance that formally positioned the weekend of regular-season shooting with a comfort- teams, strong in the backcourt near Yokosuka, will defend its young Buc among the league’s elite. He made good able 112-point cumulative cushion ahead of second- with sophomore Chloe Sterling team championship at “Beast.” on the promise in the weeks that followed, leading place Kaiserslautern, with Vilseck, Wiesbaden and and senior Kirari Smith and in In addition to returning Baumholder to a Division III championship and Ansbach trailing close behind. the paint with senior Jessica At- “Beast” champions Rin Zoot of earning boys basketball Athlete of the Year honors That leaves Baumholder and Alconbury in play kinson. And they’re hoping to bet- ASIJ, Haydn Peterson of Kubasa- from Stars and Stripes. for the last of the six berths available in the Feb. 1 ter their 2019 finish. ki and Marshall China of Perry, DODEA Europe championship meet. Baumholder Pigge and Baumholder host a solid Kaiserslautern “We are simply hoping to re- the tournament also features re- holds a precarious nine-point lead for that spot as team on Friday night before the main event against deem ourselves and display the turning Far East champions Eiji both teams visit Wiesbaden for a final western con- Ramstein on Saturday afternoon. hard work that has gone into the Kasahara of St. Mary’s and Alex- ference meet that will extend one school’s season at season,” Whitaker-Hayes said. ei Mutoh of Kinnick. Wrestling the expense of the other. “This is the primary reason for Kubasaki, which finished third [email protected] entering into the tournament this last year, will have in tow Colin Only two Saturdays, including this one, remain Twitter: @broomestripes year, redemption.” Nation, a state champion from They get their chance starting Florida last year who is unbeaten Thursday, when a tournament- so far this season. record 27-team field gets down Like the other teams and wres- BFA boys proving they belong to business on ASIJ’s high school, tlers, “we’re hoping to gain in- middle school and elementary sight on the competition there,” BY GREGORY BROOME ite they often were in Division II, the Falcons are school courts. Humphreys is the Dragons coach Brent Cook said. Stars and Stripes also not a mere Division I participant. Wiesbaden defending boys champion, while “We’re trying to see where we fit coach David Brown called Black Forest a “legit con- Academy of Our Lady of Guam and what adjustments we need to Black Forest Academy’s basketball schedule isn’t tender” after watching the Falcons dispatch Laken- will defend its girls title. make before Far East.” all that different from previous seasons. What has heath and SHAPE in Wiesbaden last weekend. Thirteen girls and 14 boys [email protected] changed are the stakes. BFA’s adjustment to the Division I level started in teams are entered in the com- Twitter @daveornauer In years prior, BFA was a Division II powerhouse earnest with a pair of season-opening games against that played a predominantly Division I schedule due Stuttgart. The Falcons forced overtime on a last- to geographic proximity. Now, thanks to an offsea- second shot in a 69-65 win Dec. 6, then completed Kinnick Invitational ASIJ Kanto Classic son realignment, the Falcons are a Division I team the sweep a day later with an equally competitive “Beast of the Far East” Basketball Tournament themselves. Matchups with Wiesbaden, Kaiserslaut- 55-53 victory. Wrestling Tournament When: Thursday-Saturday. ern, Stuttgart and other big German schools are Where: Tokyo. “Those were two really important wins. We could When: 9 a.m. Saturday. What: Largest gathering of teams in nothing new for the program. But those matchups just as easily have lost both,” Kruse said, calling the Where: Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. the four-year history of the tournament are now played under a new paradigm. narrow wins a “huge confidence boost.” What: Second in-season non-DODEA- – 27 teams total, including eight DODEA sponsored invitational wrestling tourna- schools from Japan, Korea, Okinawa “In the past, we could kind of use those Division As well as things have gone so far, the season’s ment . A platform for teams participating and, for the first time, Guam High’s boys team. in next month’s Far East Tournament I games as a benchmark of how good we were, or toughest tests remain ahead. BFA’s remaining regu- Who’s coming: Boys — Yokota, Zama, how weak,” BFA boys coach David Kruse said. “We lar-season schedule includes doubleheaders with at Osan to judge where they stand and Kinnick, Edgren, host ASIJ, Christian what they need to work on. Academy Japan, St. Mary’s, Kubasaki, can no longer just be content to say, ‘We lost, but we perennial power Wiesbaden and reigning dynasty Who’s coming: Shonan Military Acad- Kadena. Korea: Humphreys (defending played them tough. Now let’s win our Division II Ramstein, the two teams with whom the Falcons are emy (defending team champion), host champion), Okkodo, St. Paul Christian, Kinnick, Yokota, Zama, Edgren, Perry, E.J. Father Duenas. Girls — Yokota, Zama, games and Division II tournament.’ tied at one loss apiece. In late February, BFA takes King, Christian Academy Japan, Ameri- Kinnick, Edgren, host ASIJ, CAJ, Seisen, “We want to win games.” its place in its first Division I tournament bracket. can School In Japan and St. Mary’s, Ku- Kubasaki, Kadena, Humphreys, Okkodo, basaki and Kadena. St. Paul Christian, Academy of Our Lady BFA, which lost all six of its games against Divi- Kruse hopes this season will create the foundation (defending champion). Format: Single-elimination with con- sion I competition last season before winning the for a perennially successful Division I contender. Format: Partial round-robin play first solation bouts in all 13 weight classes, two days, single-elimination bracket play Division II European title, enters the final month of “That will be the goal — not just this year, but put- with wrestleback to determine a “true” with consolation on third day. Each team runner-up finisher if the wrestler plac- is guaranteed six games and each team this regular season with a 5-1 record and a share of ting teams together every year that will compete,” ing third loses to the weight-class cham- awakens Saturday with a chance to win first place. While they’re not the tournament favor- Kruse said. “It will be a challenge.” pion. the tournament. Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 57 COLLEGE FOOTBALL/MLB Mets pick Rojas as Beltran’s replacement

BY MIKE FITZPATRICK tion, strategy and analytics,” according to Associated Press the team’s media guide. He also was New York’s outfield coach in 2019 and led the ef- NEW YORK — Caught off guard in a fort in preparing hitters for opposing pitch- quick split with Carlos Beltran, the New ers, Van Wagenen said. York Mets want some continuity for a Callaway was fired after the season, and change. Rojas interviewed for the vacancy before So with spring training only three weeks New York hired Beltran on Nov. 1. Van Wa- away, they picked his replacement from genen said Rojas knew he was “a serious their very own bench. candidate” back in October. The club was working Wednesday to com- “It’s always helpful to have familiarity,” plete a multiyear agreement with quality Van Wagenen said. “The fact that he was control coach Luis Rojas that would make so actively involved with the coaches this him New York’s fourth manager in the past fall in preparation for spring training, in 2 ½ years — and third in four months. preparation for the season — he was al- “He has a good finger on the pulse of ready asserting himself more in a leader- this particular team. He was part of it last ship role with this new coaching staff and ROD AYDELOTTE, WACO TRIBUNE HERALD/AP year,” general manager Brodie Van Wa- helping Carlos learn some of the manage- Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Heisman Trophy runner-up who once starred genen said. “He knows these guys, and he rial things that he hadn’t been exposed to for Alabama, is hoping to improve his NFL Draft stock at the Senior Bowl. knows how to communicate to them. Every before.” returning player on the roster has a rela- That played “a significant role” in the tionship with him, and that’s valuable to us Mets choosing Rojas, according to Van Wa- at this time.” genen. The team decided against external Rojas would take over for Beltran, let go options such as ESPN analyst Eduardo Hurts’ message for by the Mets last week before managing a Perez, who interviewed for the job last fall. single game as part of the fallout from the “I think it’s the fit, it’s where the team Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. is, it’s what culture we’re trying to create,” The 38-year-old Rojas is the son of for- Van Wagenen said, pointing out that most NFL is simple: ‘I win’ mer Montreal of New York’s homegrown talent played Expos and San for Rojas in the minors. “He’s respected BY JOHN ZENOR ultimately winning the starting job for the ‘ He’s Francisco Gi- by the players, he’s trusted by the players Associated Press 2018 season. respected by ants manager and he’s someone that we have great con- Hurts stuck it out instead of leaving to Felipe Alou and fidence in.” MOBILE, Ala. preserve a second year of eligibility and the players, the brother of Beltran’s tenure lasted just 2 ½ months alen Hurts was presented a helmet ultimately departed for Oklahoma while he’s trusted ex-big league and ended after Commissioner Rob Man- at the Senior Bowl providing a snap- ranking in the top three among Alabama by the players outfielder Mois- fred singled him out last week in a report shot of his college career, an OU on quarterbacks for career rushing yards, es Alou. A minor on a cheating scheme used by the Astros Jthe right side and his old Alabama touchdowns, total offense and passing and he’s league manager during their World Series championship No. 2 on the left. TDs. someone that for eight years, season in 2017, when Beltran played for Now, the quarterback who led two elite He led a comeback of his own for the Rojas has worked them. programs to the College Football Playoffs Crimson Tide after Tagovailoa was in- we have great in the organiza- No players were disciplined by Major is trying to prove himself again, as an NFL jured in the SEC championship game, also confidence in. ’ tion since 2007 League Baseball, but three days later prospect, back in the state where he began against Georgia. Then he transferred to but had never the Mets announced Beltran was out as Brodie Van Wagenen coached in the his college career. play for Lincoln Riley and the Sooners and Mets GM manager. The sides said it was a mutual Hurts, who wore an Oklahoma-only hel- delivered easily his best season. majors before decision. met in practice Tuesday, officially began Hurts got off to a blazing start and passed joining Mickey Less than a week afterward, they transi- his audition for NFL teams this week with for 3,851 yards and 32 touchdowns while Callaway’s staff last season. tioned to Rojas. practices and meetings ahead of Saturday’s rushing for 1,298 yards and 20 scores. “Luis earned this job. He has literally “When it came to this unfortunate cir- Senior Bowl. His biggest selling point: “I “He’s been successful everywhere he’s trained his whole life to be a manager,” cumstance, we didn’t want to change the win.” been,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “He Van Wagenen said. “He is considered one values that we outlined for ourselves in the Indeed, last season’s Heisman Trophy really is a little bit like an NFL quarter- of the better in-game decision makers sim- initial process,” Van Wagenen said. “We runner-up did a lot of winning for both back in the sense that he had to go quickly ply that we have in the organization.” wanted to continue the momentum that Oklahoma and the Crimson Tide, putting and pick up an offense and really prove Rojas’ duties in the dugout as quality we have with the work that’s been done in up big numbers both passing and rushing. himself as a leader in a new program in a control coach included serving as “a con- preparation for spring training, and we felt But questions remain about his passing ac- short period of time, which he did. He had duit between the front office and coaching like Luis was in a position to be a leader of staff on all issues including game prepara- curacy and consistency, leading to an un- a great year.” that group.” certain draft status. “Those are things that we get a chance LSU Heisman winner Joe Burrow is the now to see in person. Get to know the kid a likely No. 1 overall pick by the Cincinnati little bit more. ... He certainly had a great Bengals, whose staff is coaching Hurts and college career. He’s put himself in a good Computer umps to be tested, the South team. Tua Tagovailoa, who re- position.” placed Hurts as Alabama’s starter, is also But also an uncertain one. Senior Bowl regarded as a likely first-round draft pick executive director Jim Nagy was initially not used, at spring training despite recovering from hip surgery. skeptical about Hurts’ ability to play quar- Hurts’ Senior Bowl teammate Justin terback in the NFL. Associated Press strikes in spring training games,” the commissioner’s office said in a statement. Herbert of Oregon is projected as a high “Jalen’s come a long, long way. He really NEW YORK — Major League Baseball “It will be available in nine spring training first-rounder. has,” the former scout said. “People asked will test computer plate umpires during Then there’s the 6-foot-1, 218-pound facilities for later use during the Florida me about Jalen when I took the job and I spring training but will not use the system Hurts, who has a stellar résumé but still said maybe if he comes to the Senior Bowl State League season.” for decisions in any exhibition games. some questions. in a couple of years it might be as another Plate umpires hear the computerized MLB experimented with the automated “I don’t want to get into comparisons,” position player. He’s blown that out. He’s ball/strike calls via earpieces. The human balls and strikes system during the second he said Tuesday before the teams’ first come so far.” umps decide on checked swings and other practices. “That’s kind of like the kiss of Hurts, meanwhile, still conveys the same half of last season in the independent At- plays. death. I try to be the best version of my- unflappable confidence as always. Deter- lantic League, and the Arizona Fall League Manfred spoke about the system in an self. Go out there and try to win, try to lead mined to prove critics wrong, he’s sporting used it for a few dozen games at Salt River interview with Fox at the World Economic my guys, build relationships with my guys. more than a chip on his shoulder. It is, he Fields. The Major League Baseball Um- Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Win ballgames.” said, “a boulder.” pires Association agreed last month to “We believe over the long haul it’s going Hurts went 26-2 as a starter for the Tide “I don’t think there’s any experience that cooperate and assist if Commissioner Rob to be more accurate. It will reduce con- and was Southeastern Conference player I’d go back and exchange or change,” Hurts Manfred decides to utilize the system at troversy in the game and be good for the of the year as a freshman. Then he was said. “I think everything’s happened for a the major league level. game,” he said. “The current strike zone benched at halftime of the national cham- reason. It’s all happened how it’s supposed “We will be running the automated balls design is actually three-dimensional, and a pionship game against Georgia, with Ta- to. I think I’m stronger, wiser, better man, and strikes system only in test mode but camera is better at calling a three-dimen- govailoa leading the comeback victory and better player, leader, better everything.” will not actually use it to call balls and sional strike zone than the human eye.” PAGE 58 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 OLYMPICS Swifter, higher, stronger and more docile? IOC’s policy on protests draws ire

BY EDDIE PELLS on an issue that has confounded Associated Press both athletes and authorities for decades. More than a half-century later, The issue, always bubbling, Tommie Smith and John Car- surfaced last year when two U.S. los are cemented into Olympic athletes — Gwen Berry and Race lore — their names enshrined in Imboden — used medal ceremo- the Olympic Hall of Fame in the nies to make political statements FRANCISCO SECO/AP United States, their portrait an at the Pan American Games. indelible fixture on the universal United States women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe, known for her political statements, said she will not Those gestures brought a strong be silenced at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. sports landscape. rebuke from the U.S. Olympic and As for that raised-fist salute Paralympic committees, but the would be Colin Kaepernick and spent ample time negotiating that transformed them into Olym- groups still appear confused and Podium protests pic icons, while also symbolizing Megan Rapinoe, but there are deals with leaders who have been conflicted about the entire mat- dozens more — to use sports to kind enough to spend billions to the power athletes possess for the ter. (The USOPC didn’t welcome send a message. stage the Olympics. short time they’re on their biggest Smith and Carlos to an officially Rapinoe’s reaction to the IOC Though the IOC would argue stage — it’s still forbidden. sanctioned event until 2016). announcement: “We will not be that there are still places to make Such was the warning this The IOC got its atheltes’ com- silenced.” As much as her play, political statements in the Olym- month in the announcement by 1968 mission, which has often contra- Rapinoe’s outspoken fight for pic space — news conferences the IOC, whose athletes’ commis- dicted key athlete movements in equal pay for the U.S. women’s and social media among them sion banned kneeling and hand other Olympic areas, to get out soccer team underscored the At the 1968 Mexico City — it does not condone them on gestures during medals ceremo- front on the issue and offer its American victory in the World Olympics, US runners the field of play or the medals nies and competiton. It’s all part advice. It was essentially no dif- Cup last year and made her, in the stand. It made all the more strik- of an attempt to tamp down politi- ferent from what the IOC itself minds of many, the most influen- Tommie Smith and John ing the picture the IOC tweeted cal demonstrations at this sum- has been touting for years. Not tial athlete of 2019. Carlos did a black power out last Monday: Bach posing on mer’s Tokyo Games. surprisingly, some view it as an “So much being done about the salute on the podium after a mountain with athletes in uni- “The eyes of the world will be out-of-touch, retrograde attempt protests,” Rapinoe wrote on Ins- finishing first and third, form from the United States and on the athletes and the Olympic to stifle an increasingly outspo- tagram last weekend. “So little Iran at the Youth Olympic Games Games,” IOC President Thomas ken generation of athletes. being done about what we are respectively, in the 200. — a political statement during a Bach said, in delivering an im- The mushrooming of live TV, protesting about.” time of strife that is designed to passioned defense of the rules. to say nothing of the outlets now The athletes’ commission said forward the long-held IOC-driven IOC athlete’s rep Kirsty Cov- available on social media, has disciplinary action would be credo that the Olympics promote entry portrayed the guidance empowered athletes — the best taken “on a case-by-case basis 1906 peace. as a way to provide some clarity examples from recent years as necessary” and listed the Peace itself is dependent on IOC, the sports federations and politics, and the people who run the athletes’ national governing Irishman Peter O’Conner, the Olympics are well connected bodies as those who will have au- who won gold in the hop, to that world. No fewer than nine thority to make the call. It made skip and jump and silver members of IOC itself are princ- no mention of what the sanctions es, princesses, dukes or sheiks could be. In that respect, it added in the long jump, scaled a — and that list doesn’t include confusion, and might have served flagpole and waved an Irish the multitude of government of- to emphasize the power disparity flag in the 1906 Athens ficials involved in organizations between the athletes, who are the that branch out of the IOC. For in- show, and the agencies who run Olympics to protest having stance, half the World Anti-Dop- this multibillion-dollar enterprise to compete for Britain. ing Agency’s board comes from and, for all intents and purposes, governments across the globe. control the invitation list. Bach has singled out political Among the other questions SOURCE: Associated Press concerns as a major divider in not answered in the guidance the Russian doping scandal that document: IOC President Avery Brund- has embroiled the Olympics the Who, exactly, will adjudicate age’s ham-handed handling of past five years — implying it’s as the individual cases and how will South Africa’s status in the Olym- much an East vs. West issue as cases be adjudicated? pics during apartheid. one based on decisions that stem Who, exactly, will have ultimate The 1972 massacre of Is- from painstakingly accumulated responsibility for implementing raeli athletes during the Munich evidence. sanctions? Games. The latest move comes in the While those questions went The U.S. boycott of the 1980 run-up to what figures to be a di- unanswered, the document in- Moscow Olympics, followed by visive election year in the United cluded the reminder that “it is a the Soviet Union’s boycott of the States, the country that sends the fundamental principle that sport 1984 Los Angeles Games. largest contingent to the Olym- is neutral and must be separate The IOC’s awarding of the pics, wins the most medals and from political, religious or any 2008 Olympics to Beijing, in part often lands some of the most out- other type of interference.” compelled by promises to shine a spoken athletes on the podium. That concept, however, runs light on the country’s attempt to Smith and Carlos were booted counter to a long thread of Olym- improve human rights. from Mexico City after their pro- pics-as-politics storylines that More recently, Bach has found test. If history — to say nothing FILE PHOTO/AP have dominated the movement. the committee a permanent place of Rapinoe’s reaction — is any U.S. athletes Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos, right, raise A truncated list includes: at the United Nations, used the guide, the IOC could be placed in their gloved fists after Smith received the gold and Carlos the Hitler’s hosting of the 1936 Pyeongchang Games in South the position to decide whether to bronze for the 200-meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Games (winter and summer) in Korea to strive for better rela- make that same sort of statement Mexico City in 1968. Nazi Germany. tions between the Koreas and again. Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 59 NHL Scoreboard Around the league

Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 51 29 10 12 70 169 135 Tampa Bay 48 29 15 4 62 175 137 Florida 49 28 16 5 61 183 163 It’s good to have a backup plan Toronto 49 25 17 7 57 176 165 Buffalo 49 22 20 7 51 145 152 Montreal 50 22 21 7 51 155 157 Ottawa 48 17 23 8 42 130 163 Detroit 51 12 35 4 28 109 199 Metropolitan Division Teams realizing Washington 49 33 11 5 71 177 144 Pittsburgh 50 31 14 5 67 168 136 N.Y. Islanders 49 29 15 5 63 143 132 Columbus 51 27 16 8 62 138 130 how important Carolina 50 29 18 3 61 159 132 Philadelphia 50 27 17 6 60 158 150 N.Y. Rangers 48 23 21 4 50 158 159 New Jersey 48 17 24 7 41 126 173 a 2nd goalie is Western Conference Central Division BY JIMMY GOLEN GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 49 30 11 8 68 158 134 Associated Press Colorado 49 28 15 6 62 179 143 Dallas 48 27 17 4 58 125 120 Chicago 51 24 21 6 54 155 161 BOSTON Winnipeg 51 25 22 4 54 152 160 he Boston Bruins had it Minnesota 50 23 21 6 52 156 166 Nashville 47 22 18 7 51 156 154 all set up to honor back- Pacific Division up goalie Jaroslav Halak Vancouver 49 27 18 4 58 162 149 Edmonton 49 26 18 5 57 155 153 Ton Tuesday night for be- Calgary 50 26 19 5 57 135 147 coming the 74th goalie in NHL Arizona 51 26 20 5 57 146 138 Vegas 52 25 20 7 57 161 159 history to play in 500 games. San Jose 50 21 25 4 46 130 167 Then something went wrong: Anaheim 48 19 24 5 43 122 150 Los Angeles 50 18 27 5 41 125 158 Starter Tuukka Rask was injured, Note: Two points for a win, one point Halak became the No. 1 guy and for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per the Bruins decided to postpone conference advance to playoffs. the ceremony until a night Halak Tuesday’s games Boston 3, Vegas 2 would be off. Carolina 4, Winnipeg 1 “A lot of times, they’re in a zone N.Y. Islanders 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 0 before the game. We want them Florida 4, Chicago 3 Wednesday’s games to enjoy that ceremony,” coach Columbus 4, Winnipeg 3 Bruce Cassidy said. “With Tu- Minnesota 4, Detroit 2 Thursday’s games ukka’s injury, we were forced to No games scheduled change it.” Friday’s games No games scheduled There are a lot of NHL teams Saturday’s games making a lot of changes because All-Star Game: Metropolitan vs. Atlan- tic at Enterprise Center of injuries to their starting goal- All-Star Game: Pacific vs. Central at Enter- ies this season — and not just the prise Center ceremonies to honor middling All-Star Game: Metropolitan-Atlantic MARY SCHWALM/AP winner vs. Pacific-Central winner at En- milestones. Four goalies selected terprise Center Sunday’s games for the All-Star Game are injured, The Bruins had to put off a ceremony honoring goaltender Jaroslav Halak, above, after he reached his No games scheduled with Rask joining Columbus’ Joo- milestone 500th game in the NHL. When starter Tuuka Rask went down, the Bruins needed Halak. Leaders nas Korpisalo, Arizona’s Darcy Kuemper and Vegas’ Marc- makes for a good combination. his third season with the team. phies in Columbus before depart- Through Wednesday Goal scoring Andre Fleury. (Rask had already Jaro, he’s handled if before. If it The Coyotes thought they ing for Florida as a free agent, Name, Team GP G begged out of the game before he was Jaro hurt, Tuukka could have had their No. 1 goalie for the fu- and Korpisalo inherited the No. 1 David Pastrnak, Boston 51 37 Auston Matthews, Toronto 49 34 was injured.) handled it.” ture when they got Antti Raanta job. A five-game winning streak Alex Ovechkin, Washington 49 34 For NHL teams, the days of Last week, the Panthers said from the Rangers in 2017. But he in December landed him an All- Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado 49 30 Jack Eichel, Buffalo 48 28 riding one goalie as much as Chris Driedger will miss several played just 59 games his first two Star selection. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton 49 27 weeks with what’s believed to be But Korpisalo injured his knee Connor McDavid, Edmonton 49 27 possible have long since passed. seasons in Arizona. Darcy Kuem- Artemi Panarin, N.Y. Rangers 47 26 Now, general managers know a groin injury. Starter Sergei Bo- per took over and earned a spot trying to block a shot in a shoot- Patrick Kane, Chicago 51 25 brovsky has already missed much Sebastian Aho, Carolina 50 24 they need a strong No. 2 to get the in last year’s All-Star game, fin- out on Dec. 29; rookie Elvis Merz- Kyle Connor, Winnipeg 50 24 team through the back-to-backs of January with an unspecified ishing fifth in the Vezina Trophy likins, a 25-year-old Latvian who Evgenii Dadonov, Florida 49 23 Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg 50 23 and the injuries that can pop up injury. Award voting. had never won an NHL game Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay 47 22 at any time. Minnesota’s Devan Dubnyk When Raanta returned, the when he took over, is 8-2-0 with a William Nylander, Toronto 49 22 Jakub Vrana, Washington 49 22 “Some of that’s obviously the was out for 15 games because his Coyotes went with co-No. 1’s, .955 save percentage, 1.55 goals- Patrice Bergeron, Boston 42 21 ability of the second goaltenders. wife had a serious medical situa- and hovered near the top of the against average and three shut- Dominik Kubalik, Chicago 49 21 Brad Marchand, Boston 51 21 Some teams just don’t have that,” tion, and the Wild went 9-3-3, with Pacific Division. Then Kuemper, outs in his last four games. Max Pacioretty, Vegas 52 21 Cassidy said. “We’ve got two guys six of those wins credited to Alex “There’s certain teams in the Game-winning goals who was 15-7-2 and second in the Name, Team GP GW we feel real comfortable with. It Stalock, their primary backup in league with a 1.97 goals-against league, they rely on one guy,” David Perron, St. Louis 49 8 Cassidy said. “Some of that may Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton 49 7 average, was injured on Dec. 20 John Carlson, Washington 49 6 and hasn’t played since. be that their salary cap just Jeff Carter, Los Angeles 50 6 played out that way. They didn’t Kyle Connor, Winnipeg 50 6 Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet Jack Eichel, Buffalo 48 6 said there was interest in Raanta have the luxury. The cap prob- Elias Lindholm, Calgary 50 6 David Pastrnak, Boston 51 6 earlier in the season, and he’s glad ably precludes you from going to Noel Acciari, Florida 46 5 that general manager John Chay- fix an area that maybe you didn’t Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim 46 5 Alex Killorn, Tampa Bay 46 5 ka didn’t bite on trade offers. see coming, or you did see com- Anders Lee, N.Y. Islanders 49 5 ing but, hey, you went and spent it Brock Nelson, N.Y. Islanders 49 5 “I remember him saying to Elias Pettersson, Vancouver 49 5 the staff, ‘A lot of teams are call- somewhere else. Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg 50 5 “I just know as a coach, whoev- Eric Staal, Minnesota 49 5 ing about Rants.’ We all looked at Jake Virtanen, Vancouver 49 5 each other and said, ‘Rants and er’s number is on the board to go Jakub Vrana, Washington 49 5 into the nets, we feel good about Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh 37 4 (Kuemper) are the identity of our Tom Wilson, Washington 48 4 team. They give us a chance to our chances.” Plus/Minus Name, Team GP +/- win,’ ” Tocchet said “I mean, we Ryan Graves, Colorado 48 34 try to play good defense and do a Game of the week Dougie Hamilton, Carolina 47 30 lot of other things. But they give Jaccob Slavin, Carolina 50 27 The All-Star Game in St. Louis Ian Cole, Colorado 44 24 us this identity and this confi- Roman Josi, Nashville 47 23 on Saturday will again feature Radko Gudas, Washington 49 22 dence. Why would we want to put a three-game, three-on-three Artemi Panarin, N.Y. Rangers 47 22 a crack in the armor?” Kevin Shattenkirk, Tampa Bay 48 21 tournament. The captains will be Brad Marchand, Boston 51 20 Raanta went 9-9-2 before he Boston’s David Pastrnak, Pitts- Valeri Nichushkin, Colorado 44 19 was injured early this month. Ondrej Palat, Tampa Bay 47 19 burgh’s Kris Letang, Colorado’s Zdeno Chara, Boston 49 18 Adin Hill, who played 17 com- David Krejci, Boston 42 18 Nathan MacKinnon and Edmon- Chandler Stephenson, Washington 47 18 bined NHL games the previous ton’s Connor McDavid. Teuvo Teravainen, Carolina 50 18 two seasons, has gone 2-2-1 with John Carlson, Washington 49 17 STACY BENGS/AP Brian Dumoulin, Pittsburgh 23 17 a 2.40 goals-against average with AP sports writers John Marshall in Nick Bonino, Nashville 47 16 Phoenix, Mitch Stacy in Columbus, Philippe Myers, Philadelphia 32 16 Alex Stalock picked up six wins when starter Devan Dubnyk was out Kuemper and Raanta out. Ohio, and Dave Campbell in Carson Soucy, Minnesota 46 16 15 games. Minnesota went 9-3-3 during that stretch. Bobrovsky won two Vezina Tro- Minneapolis contributed to this story. PAGE 60 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 AUSTRALIAN OPEN/COLLEGE BASKETBALL Kyrgios performs, gets through to third round

BY HOWARD FENDRICH All of the above happened during his ever-event- Associated Press ful 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory over Gilles Simon in the Australian Open’s second round Thursday night. MELBOURNE, Australia — Love him or hate That included a moment when Kyrgios — current- him — and make no mistake, there are plenty in ly on six months’ probation from the ATP for verbal- each camp — Nick Kyrgios never allows for a dull ly abusing tennis officials — poked fun at the man moment when he’s on a tennis court, whether it’s he might meet in the fourth round, Rafael Nadal. shot selection, showmanship, momentum swings, After being warned for taking more than the allot- EMMA PRAVECEK, UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN/AP barking at his entourage or mocking another player ted 25 seconds between serves, Kyrgios mimicked not even involved in the match at hand. Kansas forward Silvio De Sousa holds a stool while taking part how Nadal fidgets before a point, as if to remind the in a brawl at the end of Tuesday’s game against Kansas State chair umpire that there are folks who more egre- in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas coach Bill Self suspended De Sousa giously waste time. indefinitely on Wednesday before the Big 12 Conference handed When a reporter asked Nadal about Kyrgios’ down a 12-game suspension. imitation of the 19-time major champion, the Span- iard replied: “I really don’t care. I’m here to play tennis.” About the only boring segment of the proceedings came during the in-stadium interview, when an Big 12 suspends allusion was made to later rounds and Kyrgios, an Australian seeded 23rd, told the Melbourne Arena crowd, “I’m not thinking ahead. ... I’m just taking it one match at a time at the moment.“ four after brawl Zzzzzzzz. After Kyrgios wrapped up, the No. 1-seeded Nadal BY DAVE SKRETTA the incident on the league’s week- was still in the early stages of what became a 6-3, 7- Associated Press ly conference call with reporters. 6 (4), 6-1 win against Federico Delbonis over at Rod “As I said last night, we are dis- Laver Arena. LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Big appointed in his actions and there 12 suspended four players from Those results were the most intriguing of Day 4 at is no place in the game for that Kansas and Kansas State a com- the year’s first Grand Slam tournament, especially behavior.” bined 25 games Wednesday for given the distaste Kyrgios and Nadal have for each Kansas (15-3) has played six their roles in a melee that spilled other in a raucous rivalry that provided one of the conference games, which means off the court and into a section of De Sousa’s suspension from the highlights of Wimbledon in 2019. disabled seating in Allen Field- Among the noteworthy winners were U.S. Open Big 12 would last through the end house near the end of the third- of the regular season. The Jay- runner-up Daniil Medvedev, who took a medical ranked Jayhawks’ win over the timeout because of a nosebleed late in the second hawks are a half-game back of Wildcats. top-ranked Baylor in the league set of his 7-5, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Spanish qualifier LEE JIN-MAN/AP Kansas forward Silvio De standings, and they have a team Pedro Martinez, along with two-time French Open Sousa, who already was suspend- that is capable of making a deep finalist Dominic Thiem, No. 7 Alexander Zverev, No. Australia’s Nick Kyrgios celebrates after defeating ed indefinitely by Jayhawks coach run in the NCAA Tournament. 10 Gael Monfils and a trio of women who have been France’s Gilles Simon in their second-round match Bill Self, was given a 12-game sus- “Obviously an unfortunate at Thursday at the Australian Open in Melbourne, ranked No. 1 and own Grand Slam titles: Simona pension by the league office. His situation,” said Dan Gavitt, the Australia. Kyrgios won 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. Halep; Angelique Kerber; and Garbine Muguruza. teammate, David McCormack, NCAA vice president for men’s was suspended two games while basketball. “It’s a conference Australian Open Kansas State forward James game, so it will be up to the Big Love received an eight-game sus- 12 to determine what actions pension and Antonio Gordon got a need to be taken. Other than three-game suspension. Thursday Tomljanovic, Australia, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. ends, Netherlands, 6-2, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5). that, it’s too early to say how it Karolina Pliskova (2), Czech Republic, Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico, and Ken Both schools also were repri- might affect them (in the NCAA At Melbourne Park def. Laura Siegemund, Germany, 6-3, 6-3. Skupski, Britain, def. John Millman, Aus- Melbourne, Australia Zarina Diyas, Kazakhstan, def. Anna tralia, and Kwon Soon Woo, South Korea, manded by the Big 12 for viola- Tournament).” Purse: AUD71,000,000 Blinkova, Russia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4). tions of its sportsmanship policy. Self said he spoke with a fan Surface: Hardcourt outdoor CiCi Bellis, United States, def. Karolina Tennys Sandgren and Jackson With- Men’s Singles Muchova (20), Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-4. row, United States, def. Matwe Middel- “This kind of behavior cannot who was caught up in the melee, Second Round Angelique Kerber (17), Germany, def. koop, Netherlands, and Marcelo Demo- be tolerated and these suspen- and that she was banged around Daniil Medvedev (4), Russia, def. Pe- Priscilla Hon, Australia, 6-3, 6-2. liner, Brazil, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (8). sions reflect the severity of last dro Martinez, Spain, 7-5, 6-1, 6-3. Elise Mertens (16), Belgium, def. Women’s Doubles “to the point where I’m sure we’ll Ernests Gulbis, Latvia, def. Aljaz Be- Heather Watson, Britain, 6-3, 6-0. First Round night’s events,” Big 12 commis- dene, Slovenia, 7-5, 6-3, 6-2. Kiki Bertens (9), Netherlands, def. Ari- correspond with her today to see Julia Goerges, Germany, and Ashleigh sioner Bob Bowlsby said. “I am Dominic Thiem (5), Austria, def. Alex na Rodionova, Australia, 6-3, 7-5. Barty, Australia, def. Jessica Moore and how she’s feeling.” Anett Kontaveit (28), Estonia, def. Sara Bolt, Australia, 6-2, 5-7, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-2. Astra Sharma, Australia, 6-2, 6-3. appreciative of the cooperation of Alexander Zverev (7), Germany, def. Sorribes Tormo, Spain, 6-2, 4-6, 6-1. “Obviously it’s embarrassing,” Egor Gerasimov, Belarus, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-5. Iga Swiatek, Poland, def. Carla Suarez Jessica Pegula and Desirae Krawczyk, both institutions in resolving this Self said. “It’s not something to Alexei Popyrin, Australia, def. Jaume Navarro, Spain, 6-3, 7-5. United States, def. Kristyna Pliskova, Munar, Spain, 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-2. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (30), Rus- Czech Republic, and Irina-Camelia Begu, matter.” be proud of.” Andrey Rublev (17), Russia, def. Yuichi sia, def. Taylor Townsend, United States, Romania, 6-3, 6-2. De Sousa was the main instiga- The fracas continued a particu- Sugita, Japan, 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (5). 7-5, 7-6 (1). Han Xinyun and Zhu Lin, China, def. Gael Monfils (10), France, def. Ivo Kar- Camila Giorgi, Italy, def. Svetlana Sania Mirza, India, and Nadiia Kichenok, tor on the Kansas side Tuesday larly difficult 12 months for Self lovic, Croatia, 4-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4, 7-5. Kuznetsova, Russia, 6-3, 6-1. Ukraine, 6-2, 1-0, ret. night, getting stripped of the ball and the Jayhawks, and De Sousa John Isner (19), United States, def. Simona Halep (4), Romania, def. Har- Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara Alejandro Tabilo, Chile, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. riet Dart, Britain, 6-2, 6-4. (10), Japan, def. Alison van Uytvanck and as he was dribbling out the final has played a big part in most of Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def. Nikoloz Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, def. Greet Minnen, Belgium, 7-5, 7-6 (2). seconds of an 81-60 win. He re- it. His name surfaced as part of Basilashvili (26), Georgia, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4, Danielle Collins (26), United States, 6-4, Alexa Guarachi Mathison, Chile, and 6-4. 2-6, 7-5. Kaitlyn Christian, United States, def. Iri- covered to block a layup attempt the FBI probe into college basket- Pablo Carreno Busta (27), Spain, def. Elina Svitolina (5), Ukraine, def. Lauren na Bara, Romania, and Ekaterina Alexan- by the Wildcats’ DaJuan Gordon, ball in October 2018, and that in Peter Gojowczyk, Germany, 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, Davis, United States, 6-2, 7-6 (6). drova, Russia, 6-1, 6-2. 6-4. Men’s Doubles Gabriela Dabrowski, Canada, and Jele- then stood over the freshman in a part led to an NCAA investigation David Goffin (11), Belgium, def. Pierre- First Round na Ostapenko (6), Latvia, def. Ajla Tom- taunting manner, triggering both that resulted in a notice of alle- Hugues Herbert, France, 6-1, 6-4, 4-6, 1-6, Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson, Unit- ljanovic, Australia, and Maria Sakkari, 6-3. ed States, def. Yen-hsun Lu and Cheng- Greece, 7-5, 6-3. benches to empty in a scrum that gations last September outlining Nick Kyrgios (23), Australia, def. Gilles Peng Hsieh, Taiwan, 6-7 (9), 6-4, 6-4. Alison Riske, United States, and Ve- spilled into fans. major violations tied to recruit- Simon, France, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. Bruno Soares, Brazil, and Mate Pavic ronika Kudermetova (13), Russia, def. Taylor Fritz (29), United States, def. (10), Croatia, def. Luke Bambridge, Brit- Peng Shuai and Zhang Shuai, China, 6-3, At one point, De Sousa was pre- ing in men’s basketball. Those Kevin Anderson, South Africa, 4-6, 6-7 (5), ain, and Ben Mclachlan, Japan, 7-6 (4), 6-3. paring to swing a stool when it violations are being appealed and 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-2. 7-5. Caty McNally and Cori Gauff, United Stan Wawrinka (15), Switzerland, def. Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, and Guido States, def. Karolina Muchova, Czech Re- was plucked from his hands, and a decision is not expected until Andreas Seppi, Italy, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 3-6, 6- Pella, Argentina, def. Robert Lindstedt, 4. Sweden, and Jeremy Chardy, France, 7-5, public, and Jil Teichmann, Switzerland, several players from both teams later this year. Karen Khachanov (16), Russia, def. Mi- 5-7, 6-3. 6-3, 6-2. threw wild punches while a sell- De Sousa was initially suspend- kael Ymer, Sweden, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 Adrian Mannarino and Gregoire Bar- Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sofia (8). rere, France, def. Frances Tiafoe, United Kenin (16), United States, def. Ya-Hsuan out crowd in Allen Fieldhouse ed for two seasons for his role in Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, def. Federico States, and Ugo Humbert, France, 6-2, Lee and Fang-Hsien Wu, Taiwan, 6-4, 6-3. watched in shock. the case — last season and this Delbonis, Argentina, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-1. 4-6, 6-2. Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Sin- Women’s Singles Rajeev Ram, United States, and Joe iakova (4), Czech Republic, def. Laura “I have suspended Silvio De season — and the school spent Second Round Salisbury (11), Britain, def. Daniel Evans, Siegemund and Anna-Lena Friedsam, Sousa indefinitely pending the significant resources appealing Donna Vekic (19), Croatia, def. Alize Britain, and John-Patrick Smith, Austra- Germany, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1. Cornet, France, 6-4, 6-2. lia, 6-1, 7-6 (3). Elise Mertens, Belgium, and Aryna final outcome of the review by the punishment. It eventually was Belinda Bencic (6), Switzerland, def. Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Edouard Sabalenka (3), Belarus, def. CiCi Bellis, Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia, 7-5, 7-5. Roger-Vasselin (12), France, def. Ricar- United States, and Marketa Vondrouso- KU and the Big 12 Conference,” reduced, allowing the junior for- Garbine Muguruza, Spain, def. Ajla das Berankis, Lithuania, and Sander Ar- va, Czech Republic, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. Self said shortly after discussing ward to play this season. Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 61 NBA/GOLF Hope: Williamson wasted no time making impact for Pelicans

FROM BACK PAGE “Me, personally, I don’t want high school days in Spartanburg, any restrictions,” Williamson South Carolina. It only increased said. “But I’m not a doctor or a during his one stellar season at trainer, so I’ve just got to listen to Duke, making him the consen- them.” sus No. 1 overall NBA draft pick The Pelicans are back in action well before the Pelicans won the twice in four days, hosting Denver draft lottery and the right to se- on Friday and Boston on Sunday. lect him. If Williamson’s 19-year-old body Pro basketball fans had to wait responds well to his early action, an extra three months to see how his playing time is expected to Williamson’s rare combination lengthen. of size and skill would translate “What you saw there is a taste in an meaningful NBA game be- of once we really get settled in cause of the cautious and com- and he gets settled in, you can prehensive approach the Pelicans see that there’s a lot of things we took to their prized rookie’s reha- can do with him,” Gentry said. bilitation from arthroscopic sur- “There’s a lot of potential there. It gery on his right knee. was good to see him do that, but But it took only one game for you know I think there’s a really, Williamson to do something really high ceiling that he can PHOTOS BY DENIS POROY/AP reach.” extraordinary. Tiger Woods talks with Los Angeles Rams football player Eric Weddle, left, during the pro-am round. He made all four threes he at- Everything about William- tempted in the fourth quarter son’s debut exuded a big-event Wednesday, stirring the Smooth- vibe. The game was sold out and ie King Center crowd into a jubi- hundreds of fans were waiting lant frenzy. In between, he laid in to pour into the arena when the an alley-oop lob and put back an gates opened about an hour be- Stars align, give Torrey Pines offensive rebound with a reverse fore tip-off. layup. “The energy was there from “It was nice to experience those warm-ups,” Pelicans guard emotions,” Williamson said. “I Lonzo Ball said. “That is the most was happy to be out there and be people I have seen coming out be- the feel of a season-opener able to run out there again, but fore the game even started.” what was going through my mind Tip-off was pushed back 90 was just, ‘Be calm.’ ” minutes to accommodate national Woods, McIlroy draw crowds Williamson’s final statisti- TV and Pelicans media relations to Farmers Insurance Open cal line was 22 points on 8-for- staff said they’d issued about 165 11 shooting to go with seven credentials, more than five times BY DOUG FERGUSON rebounds and three assists in the typical number for a mid- 18:08 on the court. week game in January. Associated Press “The way he plays, that’s some- For a little more than three SAN DIEGO — A small crowd thing he can do every day,” Holi- quarters, when Williamson had that gathered in the morning chill day said. “Adding Zion is a big five points and four turnovers, it made its way to the first tee to part to what we want to do here looked like his first game would watch Tiger Woods start his pro- and our success.“ disappoint the lively, capac- am round Wednesday at Torrey Fans wanted to see more, ity crowd that came to see him. Pines. but coach Alvin Gentry said he Then, suddenly, Williamson had The first starting time is ideal couldn’t heed their chants of “We the place on its feet and in a state because the front nine is open. want Zion!” during the final five of near delirium. Rory McIlroy was in the second minutes of a 121-117 loss. Holiday noted that Williamson group. As the FedEx Cup cham- “The medical people said that had been rocking arenas since pion and PGA Tour player of the was it,” Gentry said, alluding to high school, adding rhetorically, year, wouldn’t he have the option Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the fifth hole during the pro-am precautionary restrictions placed “As exciting as it was, is it really of going first? McIlroy laughed round of the Farmer’s Insurance tournament on Wednesday. on Williamson’s playing time in that much of a surprise?” and said, “I’m not Tiger Woods.” the early days of his return to Perhaps not. But it was No one is. Woods has built his even when healthy, he has been Since then, McIlroy won the action. memorable. unrivaled status through 82 vic- slow out of the gates the last few Tour Championship and another tories on the PGA Tour, 15 major years. World Golf Championship, among championships, some 10 years at He last played Dec. 15 at the eight top-10 finishes in his last 10 No. 1 in the world and transcen- Presidents Cup, and aside from tournaments. Top-ranked Brooks dent star power that still shines spending his 44th birthday play- Koepka played three rounds over bright. ing golf with his son, Woods the last four months of the year McIlroy will have to settle for didn’t do much until getting back because of a knee injury. being the second biggest star dur- to practice a few weeks ago. “I learned a lot of things at Por- ing a week when he can return to “I think for me, managing trush that I’ve put into my game, No. 1 in the world. adrenaline takes a little bit of into my preparation, into my They will be a group apart time,” Woods said. “I’m so amped thought process going into other when the Farmers Insurance up to play that I really have to tournaments,” McIlroy said. Open begins Thursday, creating dumb myself down, to calm my- “And yeah, I’ve had a pretty good a must-see atmosphere. self down to play. ... I just want to run since then. But no, it wasn’t Never mind this is the fourth get out there and compete.” on the radar when I was flying tournament of the new year. McIlroy also is coming off a back from Northern Ireland in Woods and McIlroy make it feel long break. He chose to spend July.” like a season opener, especially Christmas and New Year’s Eve And it’s not at the forefront of because of the first network TV in Northern Ireland, so he passed his mind now. coverage of the year during an on a trip across two oceans to McIlroy would have to win this open week of NFL ahead of the Hawaii for the Tournament of week, and he has never won his Super Bowl. Throw in the likes Champions. first tournament of the year since of Phil Mickelson and Xander He was in no rush to get started he turned pro in 2007. Schauffele, Jon Rahm and defend- on what should be a long year, in- “I don’t want to say it feels like ing champion Justin Rose, and it’s cluding his first Olympics in the it’s just a matter of time, but if I a big show on a big course. summer. He also was in no rush just keep doing what I’m doing, if Woods, who will set the PGA to return to No. 1 in the world for it isn’t this week, then hopefully Tour record for career titles with the first time since 2015. it’s a couple weeks down the line GERALD HERBERT/AP his next win, has eight victories at It was only last summer, after and I’ll have my chances,” McIl- New Orleans forward Zion Williamson pulls in a rebound against the Torrey Pines. His last win at the he missed the cut in the British roy said. “So I’m not putting my- San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Williamson had 22 points, seven Farmers Insurance Open was in Open, that returning to No. 1 self under any pressure this week rebounds and three assists over 18:08 of play in his season debut. 2013. Injuries came along, and seemed a long way off. to get it done.” PAGE 62 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, January 24, 2020 NFL Pro Bowl provides players a chance of a role reversal

BY MARK LONG kley, Dallas’ Ezekiel Elliott and Associated Press New Orleans’ Alvin Kamara — rushed the passer on third-down LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — plays. Pittsburgh’s Cameron Heyward Elliott also lined up as an jogged through the end zone, up-back in punt formation on a stretched out his right arm and fourth-and-13 play and gained 22, made a one-handed catch to start his longest run of the game. Pro Bowl practice Wednesday. “It was just spur of the mo- Not bad for a defensive ment,” Elliott said. “It makes it lineman. more fun. Fun for the players, fun And no one should be surprised for the fans. It’s nice to be a little to see Heyward do it again in the different.” NFL’s all-star game Sunday. It might just be the evolution PHOTOS BY BRYNN ANDERSON/AP The annual event looked a lot — some might call it devolution like a backyard pickup game last — of the exhibition game that’s Above: Preparations are underway during a tour of the Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday ahead of the year, with trick plays and posi- become less and less intense over Super Bowl in Miami Gardens, Fla. Below: Logos are painted on the field for the Super Bowl. tion swaps being more prevalent the years. There’s little, if any, than deep balls and defensive tackling and barely any contact indifference. Super Bowl notebook along the lines of scrimmage. “It’s definitely more than just It often looks more like a walk- a game,” Tennessee defensive through than a workout — two- tackle Jurrell Casey said. “We hand touch at the most. work hard all year long, beating “It’s supposed to be about fun,” Miami makeover: Workers each other down, so to come out and switch positions for one or Atlanta tight end Austin Hooper two plays, I don’t think it hurts said. “That’s the whole reason nobody. the NFL says do this — for it to hurry to prepare stadium “A lot of guys, they played a dif- be fun. So why not switch up po- ferent position back in the day, sitions a little bit, give the fans something to be excited about so let them come out and mess Associated Press around with that a little bit.” and shake things up? Casey already put in his re- “At the end of the day, this is MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. quest, asking Baltimore coach all a celebration. If you’re Mike — The pounding of a single ham- John Harbaugh if he can get a (Evans), who played DB in high mer echoed through the stands goal-line carry. school, and you want to play a Tuesday in the Miami Dolphins’ “I used to play a little running little bit in the NFL all-star game, stadium, the reverberations from back,” said the 6-foot-1, 305- go for it. If you’re Jalen Ramsey the Super Bowl’s return to South pound Casey. “He said he’s going and you played receiver in high Florida just beginning. to try, but he doesn’t’ want to mess school and you want to play a little Painters sprayed a logo on the up the system too much. I’m going in the all-star game, have at it. newly laid grass while two men in to keep on trying to feed him all “There are a lot of cool, fun hard hats dangled from a scaffold week. They’ve got to let me touch wrinkles in this game and that’s under a video board. Workers on the ball at least once.” what makes it special.” the sprawling grounds outside the It wouldn’t be a shock consid- Not everyone is down to clown stadium also busily prepared the ering what happened last year in around, especially since players complex for the NFL title game Orlando. on the winning team get double on Feb. 2 between the Kansas the stands and suites have been ing for the big play first and knew Jacksonville cornerback Jalen the payout — $70,000 instead of City Chiefs and San Francisco reconfigured. A plaza outside I could always react underneath $35,000. Ramsey caught a touchdown 49ers. the main entrance now provides if I needed to. “Everybody has dreams of pass in the closing seconds of the “We have upwards of 6,000 an inviting setting for pregame “You have to have a certain playing another position,“ Jack- AFC’s 26-7 victory. Tampa Bay people working behind the scenes entertainment. confidence or air about you that receiver Mike Evans had a pass sonville defensive end Calais to get everything set up,” said you can make any throw, and it breakup and an interception on Campbell said. “When you have Eric Finkelstein, NFL senior di- Favre sees some of his has been proven he can make any consecutive defensive snaps. those dreams, you have to re- rector of event operations. “You throw. I always felt like, yeah.” Minnesota receiver Adam ally pull on the coach’s shoulder. can hear it around us. And there’s own traits in Mahomes With one major alteration that Thielen threw an interception But when the game’s on the line, a lot more work to go. But we feel Brett Favre sees some of his Mahomes and San Francisco’s on a trick play. A trio of running though, we want to win. No play- really good about where we are in Jimmy Garoppolo probably ben- backs — New York’s Saquon Bar- ing around if you can’t deliver.” getting everything prepared.” own traits as a football player in Patrick Mahomes. efit from. The league offered a sneak “The one big difference with The mobility and passing out- peak at the stadium as Miami me and present-day quarterbacks, side the pocket, usually on the prepares to host the Super Bowl when I came into the league I was run. The willingness to stick with for the 11th time, the most of any very unprepared from a passing city. It has been 10 years since the a play and see if it can develop standpoint,” Favre said. “I could last title game in South Florida, into something grand. The howit- throw it a mile, make any throw, however, and the Dolphins’ home zer of an arm. but in college we ran an option of- has since undergone a $550 mil- The Hall of Fame quarterback, fense and when we threw it was lion renovation. who is appearing weekly on Siri- off a sprint out. I didn’t know any- The NFL said the upgrades usXM NFL Radio for a third NFL thing about protections in gen- were needed for Miami to remain season, isn’t exactly looking into eral, throwing hot. Never had to competitive in bidding to host a mirror when he watched Ma- worry about anything in college, Super Bowls. homes. But it isn’t far off. played free-spirit football, and if “People who haven’t been here “I see the comparison,” Favre there’s a busted play, make some- since the last Super Bowl will feel said of the Kansas City star. “He thing happen with my arm. like they’re in a totally different may not admit this but he proba- “I didn’t know if I could adapt stadium,” said Tom Garfinkel, bly feels there is no throw he can’t enough to the offense Mike Hol- JOHN RAOUX/AP the Dolphins’ president and CEO. make or no angle he can’t make mgren or future coaches would AFC wide receiver Jarvis Landry of the Cleveland Browns shows his Changes include four large it from. Whether he’s flushed left want to run before they run me throwing motion. Players frequently play different positions in the video boards and a canopy to or to the right, his vision always is off. I had to make plays outside Pro Bowl. protect fans from rain, while down the field. I was always look- the pocket.” Friday, January 24, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 63 NFL Giants’ Manning retiring after 16 seasons Two-time Super Bowl By the numbers winner to make it official on Friday

BY TOM CANAVAN 210 Associated Press Consecutive regular-season EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. starts by Eli Manning from — Eli Manning is ending a 16- year NFL career that saw him 2004 to 2017, the second- recognized as a great quarter- longest streak by an NFL back, a leader, a solid citizen and quarterback. the man who led the New York Giants back into prominence with two Super Bowl titles. Manning, who set almost every Giants passing record in a ca- 60.29 reer solely based in New Jersey’s Meadowlands, has retired, the Eli Manning’s career Giants said Wednesday. He will formally announce his retire- completion rate, the ment on Friday and there is little highest in team history for doubt the team will retire his No. the New York Giants. 10 jersey. “For 16 seasons, Eli Manning PATRICK SEMANSKY (ABOVE) AND CHARLIE RIEDEL (BELOW)/AP defined what it is to be a New York SOURCE: Associated Press Giant both on and off the field,” Above: Eli Manning has retired. The New York Giants said Wednesday. Below, left: Manning won two John Mara, the Giants’ president Super Bowls with the team in his 16-year career. hooked up on the helmet catch in and chief executive officer said in the first one and he found Mario a statement. best players in our franchise’s Jones. vious season. Manningham on a sideline go “Eli is our only two-time Super history. He represented our Manning said he wanted to Manning replaced Hall of pattern in the second, igniting an Bowl MVP and one of the very franchise as a consummate pro- think about his future after the Famer Kurt Warner as the starter 88-yard drive. fessional with dignity and ac- season and roughly three weeks for then-new coach Tom Coughlin “Eli Manning not only is the countability. It meant something after the season ended, he decid- after nine games. They won the quarterback on those great teams, to Eli to be the Giants quarter- ed his career was over. NFC East the following season. but he is the MVP of the Super back, and it meant even more to He leaves the NFL with as Within three seasons, the Gi- Bowls,” Coughlin said. “He’s an us. We are beyond grateful for his many Super Bowl titles as his ants won their first NFL champi- incredible big-game performer. contributions to our organization brother, Peyton, who retired after onship since the 1990 season and You talk about a guy that’s great and look forward to celebrating leading the Denver Broncos to a Manning got his first Super Bowl to coach, focused every day, took his induction into the Giants Ring title after the 2015 season. MVP award, knocking off the tremendous pride in preparing, of Honor in the near future.” The Giants acquired Manning previously unbeaten New Eng- practice, had a great sense of The recently turned 39-year- from San Diego on draft day in land Patriots. The second came humor, was a cynic in the locker old’s future had been in doubt 2004 after the Ole Miss quarter- after the 2011 season when Man- room. But the guys loved him and since the end of the season. Man- back told the Chargers he did not ning and company again beat they loved him for it, and they ning’s contract with the Giants want to play for them and forced Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and played for him. The guys that had expired after the 4-12 season and the deal that general manager the Pats. the opportunity to play with him there was little chance he would Ernie Accorsi gladly accepted. In both games, Manning hit know what it’s like to be with a be returning after losing his long- It started a major turnaround a clutch late pass on game-win- guy with as much talent, as much time starting job to rookie Daniel for a team that was 4-12 the pre- ning drives. He and David Tyree grit, as much determination.” Antonio Brown Briefs faces charges of battery, burglary Packers stay with Pettine Associated Press McCaffrey this season became the third Associated Press player in NFL history with at least 1,000 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers coach HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A warrant has Matt LaFleur has decided to stick with yards rushing and receiving in the same been issued for the arrest of NFL wide Mike Pettine as his defensive coordinator. season. He will meet with Leiva and other receiver Antonio Brown following accusa- In LaFleur’s first season, the Packers military members at USAA’s Salute to Ser- tions that he and his trainer attacked an- went from 6-9-1 in 2018 to 13-3 and the vice Lounge during Super Bowl weekend. other man near Brown’s Florida home. NFC championship game this season as Leiva joined the Marine Corps in 1990. Hollywood police spokesman Christian second-year coordinator Pettine improved He has been deployed to Iraq (2006-07), Latta said in a Wednesday news release the defense. ESPN first reported the deci- Afghanistan (2009-10), South Korea and that Brown faces charges of burglary with sion this week to stick with him. Japan. Since August 2019, Leiva has been battery, burglary of an unoccupied convey- While the Packers were no better in total stationed at the School of Infantry East/ ance and criminal mischief. LYNNE SLADKY/AP defense, ranking 18th in yards allowed in Camp Geiger in Jacksonville, N.C. Officers responded Tuesday afternoon both 2018 and 2019, they were ninth-best to a disturbance call, where the alleged Authorities say NFL wide receiver in scoring (allowing 19.6 points per game) victim said Brown and his trainer, Glen Antonio Brown’s is facing a warrant after Browns’ GM search continues a year after giving up 25 to rank just No. Holt, hit him, police said. authories say he and his trainer attacked 25. CLEVELAND — Looking for a general Holt was arrested a short time later and another man near Brown’s Florida home. manager to pair with new coch Kevin Ste- charged with one count of burglary with fanski, the Cleveland Browns interviewed battery. Brown, who is a free agent, played nine Panthers’ McCaffrey gives Vikings assistant general manager George Officers attempted to make contact with seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He Marine tickets to Super Bowl Brown but were unsuccessful, Latta said. was traded to the Oakland Raiders last year Paton for the second time Wednesday Police didn’t immediately identify the but released before ever playing a regular- Carolina Panthers All-Pro running back for the job opening. Paton and Stefanski alleged victim or what prompted the season game following several off-the-field Christian McCaffrey is teaming up with worked together for 13 seasons in Minne- confrontation. incidents. He was then signed by the New USAA, the NFL’s Salute to Service part- sota and could be reunited in another NFL Jail records didn’t list an attorney for England Patriots, who released Brown in ner, and the Marine Corps Association & city. Holt, and it wasn’t clear if Brown had a September after a second woman in 10 Foundation to send Sgt. Maj. Luis “Chino” Paton spent most of the day at the team’s lawyer. days accused him of sexual misconduct. Leiva to Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in Miami. headquarters in Berea, Ohio. S TARS AND STRIPES Friday, January 24, 2020 F3HIJKLM Bye-bye, Eli Giants’ two-time Super Bowl-winning SPORTS QB retiring after 16 seasons » Page 63

NBA Adding Zion Williamson’s extraordinary debut gives Pelicans hope for future – and present

BY BRETT MARTEL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS ion Williamson’s sublime 17- point surge in a span of barely more than three minutes could very well become part of New Orleans’ pro sports Zlore — even if the final score won’t. For the Pelicans, a narrow loss to a well-coached, savvy San Antonio Spurs team carried far less weight than the burgeoning form of a young superstar in ‘ I think the making. “The way he came there’s out was very poised,” a really, veteran Pelicans really high guard Jrue Holiday ceiling said of Williamson. “The way he played that (Zion) ... bringing energy, can reach. ’ especially down the Alvin Gentry stretch, was some- Pelicans coach thing that I guess you don’t really see from somebody so young. But even on top of that, we are almost in February and he hadn’t played a game yet, so for him to be able to come out here and do that his first game is pretty elite.” Extraordinary hype, fueled by social media, has followed the affable, 6- foot-6, 285-pound Williamson since his

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Pelicans forward Zion Williamson reacts after making a three-pointer during his season debut against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans on Wednesday.

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