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‘WHO ARE YOU GOING TO TELL?’ Floyd Bledsoe recounts 15 years as innocent man in prison There was one name, however, that he never considered.

Last fall, when Floyd saw a uring the 15 years that report with the results of newly Floyd Bledsoe was wrong- tested DNA, he wasn’t too surfully imprisoned, he had prised that the results incrimiplenty of time to think nated his brother. about the murder of 14-year-old But Floyd was shocked Zetta “Camille” Arfmann. beyond words when he saw Who really did it? that a concentrated level of his Was it his brother, Tom Bled- father’s DNA had been found soe, who initially confessed in on the socks of the victim, he 1999 and then recanted? told the Journal-World in an Did the killer act alone? interview Tuesday, just three

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weeks after he was released from prison.

“It’s something that I’m still trying to process and still working through even to this day,” Floyd said quietly.

Floyd, 39, was released from prison Dec. 8 following a hearing in Jefferson County District Court in which the new evidence was discussed. Believing that Floyd had been wrongfully convicted, Please see BLEDSOE, page 2A

Coworkers remember homicide victim Grandson charged with murder will appear in court today

By Conrad Swanson Twitter: @Conrad_Swanson

“You are sitting there, and the days seem very long, like the time is never going to add up and start clicking along.

You learn to occupy your time with various things. You pick up hobbies. You read.”

— Floyd Bledsoe, on 15 years behind bars FLOYD BLEDSOE, 39, smiles during a Tuesday interview with the Journal-World.

See the videos at LJWorld.com/bledsoeinterview

Nursing home staff at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence held a moment of silence Wednesday morning for their former colleague Deborah Bretthauer.

Late Monday night, police found Bretthauer, 67, dead — with “obvious traumatic injuries” — in her apartment at 1200 George Court. Her 16-year-old grandson, who lived with her, was arrested shortly thereafter, and he was charged late Tuesday with first-degree murder. His name has not been officially released.

Donna Bell, Brandon Woods executive director, said the home’s staff and residents were all shocked to hear of Bretthauer’s death.

Bretthauer worked off and on for Brandon Woods for a total of about 10 years beginning in the early 1990s, Bell said. She stopped working at the facility about a year and a half ago.

Throughout her tenure, Bell said, Bretthauer established an impressive reputation throughout Brandon Woods.

“She was a very caring nurse. I think in particular nurses have to have a giving heart. They have to give of themselves,” she said. “She defined ‘caring nurse.’”

Please see VICTIM, page 2A

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Journal-World photographers captured thousands of photos in 2015. They were witness to many subjects, ranging from significant news events and peak athletic action to lighthearted features. Presented here are a few of their favorite images of the year. More photos, 5A

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Left: Sarah McLinn reacts to her 50-year murder sentence. Center: President Barack Obama introduces himself to local preschoolers. Right: Two dogs wait for their owner in a truck downtown.

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DEATHS Journal-World obituary policy: For information about running obituaries, call 832-7151. Obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.

Calvin FrederiCk Bryan Services for Calvin F. Bryan, 87, Lawrence, are pending at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at his home. rumsey-yost.com

John Eldon MontgoMEry 90, Lawrence, Funeral will be 1 pm Jan. 4, 2015, at Marion Cemetery, Marion, KS. Visitation 3-4 Sun, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. rumsey-yost.com

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After their moment of silence, Bell said, the home’s administration offered their support to grieving staff members and reminded them of available therapeutic services.

“We let them know it’s OK to talk about her, to express our feelings of shock and grief,” she said.

“We have to make sure we have that outlet with each other and with professionals.”

Bell said Bretthauer’s former colleagues would have plenty to recall.

“She was always quick to laugh,” she said.

One of Bretthauer’s responsibilities at Brandon Woods was to work with residents with dementia, Bell said. It’s a responsibility she took seriously, but also approached with a level of creativity and acceptance.

“Some people might view the dementia as sad, but she didn’t see it that way,” she said. “She

approached it from the perspective of life. She accepted the residents where they were at and joyed with them and their stories.”

Bell also said Bretthauer was an extremely giving woman in her personal life and one who spent a great deal of time with her family.

Bretthauer’s grandson is currently being held without bond in the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing this morning, said Chrissy Abramovitz, a trial assistant with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. “(The hearing) is for the judge to determine if he should be detained or not.

If he is a danger to himself or others,” she said.

“Our position will be he is a danger because he is charged with first-degree murder. And the judge will look at the affidavits and make a decision.”

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FLOYD BLEDSOE SHOWS OFF SOME OF THE PAINTINGS he completed in prison during a Tuesday interview.

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belong to the father are one in 20 sextillion.

The father, Floyd L. Bledsoe, and mother, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A Catherine Bledsoe, now live in Texas. the Project for Innocence The Journal-World and Post-Conviction has not been able to Remedies at Kansas Uni- reach the couple. The versity and the Midwest Associated Press said Innocence Project had in a story last week that taken on his case years a reporter contacted before and had paid to Catherine Bledsoe, who have the DNA from the had no comment, and her original murder investihusband did not respond gation tested. to a message seeking an Kirk Vernon, chief de- interview. tective for the Jefferson The father has not County Sheriff’s Office, been charged with any testified at the Dec. 8 crime. Detectives talked hearing that his agency to him and his wife about and the Kansas Bureau the case in November of Investigation were when they returned to re-examining the murder Kansas to bury their son, case.

Herrig said.

On Tuesday, Jefferson “They didn’t offer anyCounty Sheriff Jeffrey thing,” Herrig said.

Herrig told the JournalPrison time World detectives would On Tuesday, Floyd sit down after the holidays and determine what met with a JournalWorld reporter and direction to take.

“We just want to make photographer in a small office in the innocence sure there aren’t any project located at Kansas stones out there that haven’t been uncovered,” University’s law school to talk about his time in Vernon said. prison.

Father’s DNA He was dressed in The investigation a white polo shirt, his is made more difficult strawberry-blond hair because after the media now tinged with silver. published stories about Lines around his blue the DNA report findings, eyes crinkled when he Floyd’s brother killed smiled, which he did himself on Nov. 9 in the often. parking lot of the Bonner Prison in the beginSprings Wal-Mart before ning is extremely hard, police had a chance to he said. question him, Herrig After he was sensaid. tenced to life, Floyd was In the suicide letters, sent to the Hutchinson Tom, 41, confessed once Correctional Facility. again to killing Camille That prison has high Arfmann, who was the stone walls surrounding sister of Floyd’s wife at it, which means inmates, the time. even in the prison yard, Arfmann was shot cannot see the outside once in the back of the world at all, Floyd said. head and three times in Even though Floyd the chest and was sexuknew he was innocent, ally assaulted. there was no one to tell.

During the trial in “From a prisoner’s per1990, experts testified spective, who are you goArfmann was killed at an ing to tell?” he said. “It’s unknown location and not like you can show up dragged by her feet to a at the governor’s door trash dump on property and say, ‘Hey, I need owned by Floyd’s father. your assistance.’”

In one of the suicide Three inmates took letters, Tom, who still him under their wing and lived with his parents explained to him ways to near the dump at the adjust to prison society, time of the murder, Floyd said. wrote that he and the girl “The first 100 days, had sex on his father’s it’s crazy,” he said. “You bed and he believed that walk into prison, you is how his father’s DNA, have nothing. You have a consisting of skin cells, laundry bag with a towel, must have gotten on her socks and stuff in it ...” socks.

Doing the time is even But Herrig said the harder. chances for the DNA to “You are sitting there, be from the bed were and the days seem very “very slim.” long, like the time is “We did talk to the never going to add up KBI lab about that,” Her- and start clicking along,” rig said. “It is a very slim Floyd said. “You learn to possibility to be honest, occupy your time with but you can’t say it didn’t various things. You pick (happen) because there up hobbies. You read.” is that little bit of doubt.”

The three inmate Alice Craig, Floyd’s friends taught him how attorney and a profesto avoid becoming homesor with the innocence sick. project, agreed.

“They explained to me “It’s not impossible but the importance of, like, it is unlikely, especially when you get pictures with the level of DNA,” from home, to not just sit she said. “The match is there and stare at them not going to be just from day in and day out beincidental contact.” cause it makes your time The DNA evidence is longer because all you do overwhelming, authoriis think about that time ties have said. The odds — wish you were there,” that the DNA found he said. “You can’t funcon the socks does not tion in two worlds.”

he discovered a talent, producing colorful nature paintings, always with animals and wildlife. One painting was published in a newspaper, and another won an award at an art show.

“The reason I started doing artwork was a New Year’s resolution,” he said.

“It was a way to say thank you to someone for doing something for me.”

He painted one picture of a bird dog with very lifelike eyes over a three-day period while sitting with an Turnaround inmate who was dying of Up to the point when cancer.

Floyd was arrested on “Just before he passed murder charges, his life in away, he really actually the Oskaloosa area had not thought he could pet the been easy. dog, which touched me,” He married young and he said, his eyes growing worked at a dairy farm pro- watery. viding for his wife and two Floyd joined Freedom small children, but there Challenge, a nonprofit wasn’t a lot of money. agency that assists inmates But in prison he turned in addressing their life his life around, using his issues by developing life time wisely, his attorneys skills based on biblical said. principles, according to “The first thing when its website. It’s located at I got to Hutch, I made ... the Hutchinson prison and a decision that I want to is an intense eight-month utilize the time to learn as program that meets five much as I could so that I days a week. could better myself,” he Floyd also was involved said. in church groups.

Floyd volunteered to When he was at the work with inmates in Lansing prison, after 2008, hospice, which took three he took some undergradumonths of training. ate college courses through Floyd’s job consisted of Donnelly College, a private sitting with inmates, some Catholic school in Kansas of whom were his friends, City, Kan. A private donor as they worked out issues pays a portion of the tuof anger and regret before ition, requiring the inmate they died. Most were dead to pay only $200 a course. within six months of comIn addition, he attended ing to hospice, he said. tech classes for utility Floyd said the hospice maintenance that included work was healing to him preparation for him to because he learned how to work in refrigeration, help others. plumbing and electrical “I had several friends I fields. had the blessing to sit with “My artwork, volunand to be able to share and teering with church and talk with them and to learn volunteering with hospice, more about their lives,” he I stayed pretty busy,” he said. “It’s a wonderful thing said. to be able to help people.”

The lives of many of the Forgiveness Floyd had been in inmates who were dying prison only a couple usually had changed from years when he lost his dithe time they committed rect appeal to the Kansas crimes, he said.

Supreme Court.

“True enough, they Just before that decimessed up — some have done horrible things — but sion came down, he said he had started on that does not change the what he calls “my road fact that they are human to forgiveness,” and beings,” he said. had attended one of the One inmate friend persuaded Floyd to take Please see INTERVIEW, page 5A up painting, and in that

Floyd said he spent a lot of time trying to make sense of what had happened to him.

“It’s very frustrating,” he said. “It goes back to (inmates) say, ‘It wasn’t me, it wasn’t me.’ It’s not like a new profound revelation that an accused person ever said, ‘It wasn’t me.’

“All you can do is grasp on and hope that the right person will listen and take up your cause,” Floyd said.

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More than money demanded from Oread developers

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City requests permission to audit records without notice

By Nikki Wentling Twitter: @nikkiwentling

Oread Inn LC has to do more than pay back almost $500,000 by today in order to avoid risking termination of its redevelopment agreement with the city — an agreement that has generated more than $3 million for the development group over the past seven years and has the potential to bring it $8 million more.

According to a demand

letter sent from the city Dec. 16 and shared with the Journal-World on Tuesday, developers have been told to agree, in writing, to include a clause in their arrangement with the city that would allow the city to audit any sales tax records of Oread Inn, its tenants or anyone doing business with The Oread hotel without advance notice.

Please see OREAD, page 4A

Journal-World File Photo/University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, KU

SNOWFALL PROVIDED A BIG BOOST FOR THE MONT BLEU SKI LAYOUT just east of Lawrence and south of Kansas Highway 10 on Blue Mound on Dec. 30, 1966. The 5 1/2 inches of recent snowfall plus the artificial snow from the Mont Bleu machines provided a strong lure for local slat-riders, some of whom are seen above using the tow rope to rise to a coastable level. Into the 1970s, Mont Bleu had a base house with fireplace, refreshments and ski rental. Each week, usually on Thursday, the Journal-World runs a photo from its archives, chosen by chief photographer Mike Yoder, that gives a glimpse into Lawrence’s past.

County to move forward on crisis intervention center

By Mackenzie Clark Twitter: @mclark_ljw

With a unanimous vote and little discussion Wednesday, Douglas County commissioners approved signing a letter of intent to move forward on a crisis

intervention center with Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center.

The letter of intent formalizes talks over the past few months of building a facility as a means to divert some who suffer severe mental illness from the

Douglas County Jail. It affirms the agreement that the county will provide the capital if Bert Nash provides the land for the center.

County Administrator Craig Weinaug said Tuesday that Bert Nash owns some land north

of Second Street, near the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. The land is a good distance from the jail, which Weinaug said was the intent for the crisis intervention center.

Please see COUNTY, page 4A

New plaintiff seeks to join lawsuit over voter registration law

By Peter Hancock Twitter: @LJWpqhancock

Topeka — Attorneys in a federal lawsuit challenging Kansas’ proof of citizenship voting law are seeking to add another plaintiff in the case as part of their effort to turn it into a class action lawsuit.

Last week, attorneys filed a motion to amend

their complaint, adding a 20-year-old Kansas University student, Parker Bednasek, as a plaintiff. If approved, he would serve as a representative of all members of the class of people whose voter registrations are being blocked for failure to show valid proof of U.S. citizenship.

Please see VOTER, page 4A

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Ruling the roost

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By Mackenzie Clark Read more responses and add your thoughts at LJWorld.com

What was your best moment of 2015?

Asked at Dillons on Massachusetts Street See photos, 1A

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A PAIR OF BALD EAGLES WATCH OVER THEIR NEST northeast of Lawrence on Tuesday.

Bobby Benton, construction worker, Lawrence “Just family and friends, and enjoying a couple of days off for the holidays — then it’s back to work for the new year.”

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The written agreement to include the audit clause, as well as $492,914.86, is due to the city today, the letter states.

Interim City Manager Diane Stoddard said Oread Inn had not responded as of Wednesday afternoon.

She said the deadline was firm.

In the redevelopment Kirk Larson, agreement between the works for KU city and Oread Inn is Department of a clause that calls for Environment, Health mutual assistance. The and Safety, clause says that the city Lawrence “I had a great trip to Fort Col- and developer agree to lins, Colo. I visited family and assist each other and did some bicycling — that was take actions necessary to carry out the intent of the probably the high point.” agreement.

The city’s letter states that its current demands on Oread Inn were made under that clause. If Oread Inn were to not follow through, the development group may be deemed as in default, potentially giving cause for the agreement to be terminated.

Anna Carder, works in retail/ high school student, Hutchinson “I just got my first tattoo, so I’d say that’s pretty good.”

Findings The city’s demands were sent after Wichitabased auditing firm Allen, Gibbs & Houlik said it found the hotel’s development group filed incorrect sales tax returns in order to receive higher sales tax rebates from the city and county.

The group was receiving the rebates through a redevelopment agreement, approved by the

Voter Joel Kelly, lab technician, Lawrence “Kickball this summer (Kaw Valley Kickball League) — that was probably the best part of the year.”

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Plaintiffs are asking the court to declare the proof of citizenship law unconstitutional. They are also asking for an injunction to prevent the state from enforcing a new regulaWhat would your answer tion that requires county be? Go to LJWorld.com/ election officers to cancel onthestreet and share it. all incomplete applications after 90 days.

Will Lawrence, one of the local attorneys involved in the case, said Bednasek was born in BIRTHS Oklahoma and grew up Cody Dawson and in Texas before moving Breonna Adams, Lawrence, to Douglas County to ata boy, Tuesday. tend KU. Casey and Taran After moving to Kansas, Guccione, Topeka, a boy, Lawrence said, Bednasek Wednesday.

Ryan and Chelsea canceled his Texas voter Alexander, Lawrence, a girl, registration, then on Dec. Wednesday.

3 attempted to register in

CORRECTIONS The Journal-World’s policy is to correct all significant errors that are brought to the editors’ attention, usually in this space. If you believe we have made such an error, call 785-832-7154, or email news@ljworld.com.

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Weinaug said Tuesday that the next steps to follow in January will be selecting an architecture firm to put together a preliminary design plan and cost estimates

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The city is also requiring developers to to Allen, Gibbs & Houlik

by Jan. 18. give written assurance that they will “fully Oread Wholesale filed Christmas brings few cooperate” with the city in any future audits. forms with the state to driving citations amend some of its sales tax returns after the city contacted the business about the audit, the report states. The changes reduced net sales within the special tax district by nearly 62 percent.

Auditors, in their report, cited trouble early on in reviewing Oread Wholesale’s books and records, but they were later given access to copies of documents the business used to prepare its monthly sales tax returns from January 2012 through June 2015.

Auditors were told that earlier documents were destroyed and that it was the business’ practice to do so because of a Kansas Department of Revenue policy that requires businesses to retain only three years’ worth of records.

The findings were thought by the auditing firm to violate Kansas law. But Freda Warfield, executive office administrator for Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan, said via email, “this is a local issue” because it stems from the special taxing district established by the city.

Stoddard said Tuesday the city has had preliminary discussions with law enforcement, but that she couldn’t comment further because it is against city practice to comment on criminal investigations.

Topeka — There were no fatal accidents on Kansas highways over the Christmas weekend, and significantly fewer drivers were cited for drunken driving or other violations compared with last year, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported.

Last Christmas weekend, there was one DUI-related fatal accident and one nonDUI related fatality.

According to preliminary figures released Wednesday, KHP issued only seven DUI citations over the Christmas weekend, compared with 17 the year before. Speeding citations were also down this year, with 550 being issued over the weekend, 14 percent less than the 2014 holiday weekend.

There was also a 25 percent drop in the number of seat-belt and child-restraint citations issued.

KHP spokesman Stephen LaRow said one factor contributing to the lower numbers is understaffing at the Highway Patrol. He said there are 80 vacant trooper positions in the department, and since half of the troopers work over a holiday weekend, that translates into 40 fewer troopers on the road than normal.

He also noted this year’s shorter holiday weekend.

Christmas fell on a Friday this year, but fell on a Thursday in 2014.

— City Hall reporter Nikki Wentling can Icy road conditions be reached at 832-7144 or also may have kept many nwentling@ljworld.com. motorists off the road this holiday weekend, he said.

City Commission in 2008, which created a special taxing district at 1200 Oread Ave. The special taxing district allows Oread Inn to receive a rebate on a large percentage of all local sales taxes collected at that address. The agreement put an $11 million cap on the rebates.

The hotel is also part of a transportation development district, allowing businesses there to charge an extra 1 percent sales tax.

The city-ordered audit focused on Oread Wholesale LC, a business listed by the state as having a registered office at 1200 Oread Ave. Oread Wholesale is owned by Lawrence businessman Thomas Fritzel, a leader of the group that developed The Oread hotel.

According to the auditors’ report, Oread Wholesale reported sales within the special taxing district but actually made none.

Oread Wholesale’s inaccurate sales tax reports led the city to overreimburse Oread Inn by $429,914.85, the report states. That amount, along with $63,320.11 in interest, is what the city ordered the developers to pay by the end of the day.

The city’s demand letter described Oread Wholesale’s behavior as “obfuscatory and recalcitrant.”

Auditors said in their report that the circumstance “strongly suggests” Oread Wholesale was created and used to intentionally manufacture sales within the special taxing district in order to bump up the amount that would be reimbursed back to Oread Inn. Sales taxes reported from Oread Wholesale made up more than onethird of the total amount reimbursed by the city, according to a city fact sheet about the audit.

The city is requiring changes be made to the redevelopment agreement in order to “foreclose the possibility of a similar occurrence in the future,” the letter states.

Douglas County but was immediately told his application would be placed “in suspense” for failure to show valid proof that he is a U.S. citizen.

Kansas enacted the proof of citizenship law in 2011, and it took effect Jan. 1, 2013. By the time of the 2014 elections, based on a review of voter data by the Journal-World, more than 23,000 registration applications had been placed in suspense because of that law, or roughly 14 percent of all the people who had attempted to register during that period.

That law was enacted at the request of Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, whose office is fighting the lawsuit.

A spokesman in Kobach’s office said their attorneys will ask for an extension of time to

respond to the latest motion, but he would not say whether Kobach intends to challenge the attempt to certify the case as a class action.

The case was originally filed by Lawrence attorney and former state Rep. Paul Davis on behalf of two Lawrence residents, Alder Cromwell and Cody Keener.

Kobach’s office, however, tried to have the case dismissed after tracking down their birth certificates and approving their individual voter registrations.

His office took similar action for plaintiffs involved in a separate lawsuit in state court in Shawnee County. But there, Judge Frank Theis declined to dismiss the suit on those grounds.

Attorneys in the case have said the effort to

certify it as a class action suit is aimed at preventing Kobach’s office from fending off challenges to the law simply by approving the registrations of anyone who files a lawsuit.

In addition to adding Bednasek to the case, plaintiffs have also added another attorney, Curtis E. Woods from the Kansas City, Mo., office of Dentons, a national law firm. Woods is primarily a corporate attorney but has experience handling class action cases, Lawrence said.

Mark Johnson, another Dentons attorney and an instructor at the KU School of Law, is serving as lead counsel for the plaintiffs.

for the center.

“That will then enable the County Commission to start to grapple with the issue of how they will pay for it,” Weinaug said.

The letter of intent follows the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s receipt of a $200,000 federal grant to help offer treatment

alternatives to jail, and commissioners’ proclamation of the county’s support for these efforts.

Commissioners also approved the renewal of contracts for medical and mental health services for the Douglas County Jail, as well as 2015 budget amendments.

The Douglas County Commission meets at 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St. Full agendas are available online at douglascountyks.org.

More demands Besides the almost $500,000 repayment and the addition of an audit clause to the agreement, the city is ordering developers to pay for the city’s cost of hiring an auditing firm, which, as of Dec. 5, was $27,455.65. The city is also requiring developers to give written assurance that they will “fully cooperate” with the city in any future audits.

Lastly, the city wants Oread Inn to get Oread Wholesale’s tax records and documents that the business used to prepare its original sales tax returns and provide them

— Statehouse reporter Peter Hancock can be reached at 354-4222 or phancock@ljworld.com.

— Reporter Mackenzie Clark can be reached at mclark@ljworld.com or 832-7198.

Clinton State Park starts year with hike The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will kick off 2016 with a bit of exercise on New Year’s Day. Hikes will be held at state parks around Kansas, including Clinton State Park, to promote the department’s First Day Hike program.

According to a news release from the department, the 2-mile North Shores Trail is moderate in difficulty. Hikers should be age 5 or older to participate, and any pets should be on leashes.

Hikers will meet at the Clinton State Park office, 798 North 1415 Road, at 1 p.m. Friday.

According to a National Association of State Park Directors news release, all 50 states are participating in the annual First Day Hike program, which is in its fifth year. The hikes are meant to encourage people to make a New Year’s resolution to health and happiness, as well as to “reconnect with nature on guided outdoor adventures,” according to the release.

For more information or cancellation notice, call the office at 842-8562 or visit its Facebook page, facebook.com/ClintonStatePark.

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Left: Kansas University volleyball junior Cassie Wait leaps in celebration during the NCAA tournament. Right: Pet World staff and volunteers give oxygen to reptiles rescued from a fire.

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Left: Kansas University freshman forward Cheick Diallo throws down a stylized slam dunk off a breakaway during a game at Allen Fieldhouse. Top: Leonard Monroe and Lajean King, both of Lawrence, hold hands at St. Luke AME church during a service honoring the victims of a mass shooting at a historic church in Charleston, S.C. Above: Jack Stoddart, of Lawrence, works with his peregrine falcon, Sophie, during a training session.

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prison’s “inner healing seminars.”

At the seminar, “they talked about forgiveness and how it opens doors,” Floyd said. “I decided yes, that’s what I will do is go out and tell everybody that I forgive them.”

His parents came to visit him the following Saturday, and he had decided to start his forgiveness plan with them.

When he walked into the visitation room, he said he thought he was happy, but his mother asked him why he seemed so gloomy. “‘Why are you looking so sad?’” he said she asked. “‘Normally you are happy and smiling and happy to see us.’”

Floyd said he pointed out that he had lost his appeal and would be spending the rest of his life in prison.

“And she was like, ‘Why, I know that, we saw it in the paper,’” Floyd said.

It upset Floyd that she

seemed to make light of the court decision and decided it was not the right time to forgive them.

“I stood up, and I was like, ‘Don’t write me, don’t call me, don’t come visit me,’” Floyd said. “‘I’ve got some stuff I’ve got to work out.’ I walked out of that visiting room, tears running down my face. I was mad at God. I was mad at everybody.”

He was in his cell when the program director for the inner healing seminar opened his door and let him know the seminar was starting.

“I went, and that day is one of the first days that I learned that forgiveness doesn’t free the offender from what they have done; forgiveness frees the offended from having to live with the hurt and the pain of what others have done to them,” he said. “That is one of many days that God has truly changed my entire life, changed my entire perspective of how I look at things.”

Other programs such as Freedom Challenge taught him how to love, to be loved and to truly care about people, he said.

In 2008, a federal district

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judge overturned Floyd’s conviction, and he was suddenly freed for what he thought would be the rest of his life.

But 10 months later, an appeals judge rescinded it and ordered Floyd back to prison.

Craig, Floyd’s attorney, called to give him the bad news.

“That was a terrible day,” Craig said during the interview. “I don’t know how you survived it.”

The news was devastating, Floyd said.

He remembered the pain that was associated with prison and those first dark days after he was sentenced.

“I remember walking on the side of the road right after Alice had told me, and I spent what seemed like hours but it was only less than 45 minutes, crying out to God about it, and all he would tell me was, ‘Just trust me, just trust me,’” Floyd said. “I just kept looking around and said, ‘I do, but all this I can touch and I can see.’”

Floyd said he finally realized that he had his faith in God and friends in prison and that he would be able to survive.

“It was hard, I won’t beat around the bush,” Floyd said.

“Back inside, I hung onto the hope that maybe this next appeal will clear everything back up, and I would be back out free and clear.”

Years passed and finally the DNA results came in last fall.

After seeing the results connecting DNA to his father, he remembered how his father and mother would never discuss the murder with him or respond to questions he asked about it.

They never said they were sorry for what had happened to him, he said.

“The whole thing was like a pink elephant in the middle of the room,” Floyd said. “We never even talked about the situation.”

Floyd said he hasn’t spoken with his parents since he saw the report, and they have not tried to contact him even when they were in Kansas for his brother’s funeral.

He said that for him, the findings regarding his father’s DNA leave only one thought.

“You walk away thinking he assisted in some fashion,”

Floyd said.

Waiting for the Dec. 8 hearing to determine whether he would be freed after the DNA results were released was extremely frustrating, he added.

“What’s crazy is when you are lying there, and you start thinking maybe this week, maybe today, maybe tomorrow,” he said. “But every day you wake up and you still look at the same fence, the same bars, the same whatever. You start thinking, ‘Is this really ever going to happen?’”

Floyd said he now is living in south-central Kansas and is working “odds and ends” until he finds a permanent job.

He hopes the Kansas Legislature will consider passing laws to try to prevent the incarceration of innocent people, including requiring police interrogations to be recorded.

He has friends in prison still and at least one or two who he believes may be innocent.

“I have tried to stay connected with them because I want them to know that they are not forgotten,” he said.

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Golf ball argument sparks debate among readers Dear Annie: I can’t believe your response to the letter from “Between a Golf Ball and a Hard Place,” saying that golf balls shouldn’t be cleaned in the kitchen sink.

We routinely wash fruits and vegetables in the kitchen sink, and they have dirt and chemicals on them.

Fighting over which sink to wash them in is like fighting over which way to hang the toilet paper. Get over it! — EMT Dear EMT: We were surprised at the volume of mail this letter elicited. A lot of golfers must read our column. (And let’s not get into the toilet paper.) Here are a few more comments: From I’m Not Fooled: I’ve played golf for 50 years and everyone uses the ball washers at each tee or wets a towel

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and wipes them. Unless a ball is lost or damaged, golfers play with one ball for 18 holes.

How hard is it to wash one ball at the end of a round?

Practical Guy: I fail to see the problem. Cabbage and potatoes are exposed to the same environment as golf balls, and I am sure the wife has no problem washing those things in the kitchen sink. The problem seems more territorial than practi-

A look back at those we lost in 2015 Before 2015 recedes into history, let’s look back at those we’ve lost from the world of television.

Jan. 1 brought news of the death of Donna Douglas, Elly May from The “Beverly Hillbillies.” Soon after, we lost celebrity-talk-show pioneer Joe Franklin. “60 Minutes” correspondent Bob Simon would die suddenly about two weeks before Leonard Nimoy, forever associated with the logical Vulcan Mr. Spock. Actress Anne Meara, wife of Jerry Stiller and mother of Ben, died soon after.

“Eight is Enough” star Dick Van Patten died on June 23, two days before Patrick MacNee, the sophisticated Mr. Steed from “The Avengers.” Frank Gifford, the voice at the center of the classic “Monday Night Football” team died on Aug. 9. ESPN anchor Stuart Scott also died in this year. Batgirl Yvonne Craig of the 1960s “Batman” TV show expired this summer. Judy Carne and Gary Owens of “Laugh-In” fame died this year, as did Martin Milner, star of “Adam-12” and “Route 66.” Jack Larson, forever typecast for his Jimmy Olsen role in the 1950s “Superman,” left us in September, nine days before the death of “Petticoat Junction” star Pat Woodell. We also lost Catherine Coulson, best known as the “Log Lady” from “Twin Peaks.”

We bid farewell to Bud Yorkin, a producer of “All in the Family” and other series. Sam Simon, cocreator of “The Simpsons” died, as did Harris Wittels, a producer of “Parks & Recreation.”

Character actors Alex Rocco and Robert Loggia, best known for their roles as mobsters, died this year. Other great character actors who left the world’s stage this year include Taylor Negron, Richard Dysart (“L.A. Law”) and James Best (“Dukes of Hazzard”). Ben Woolf left us this year, just after appearing as Meep on “American Horror Story: Freak Show.”

These personalities may have departed, but their images remain on our screens and in our memories. l The El Rey network launches a 24-hour marathon of the 2002 remake of the “Twilight Zone” (5 a.m.), hosted by Forest Whitaker. Rod Serling’s original “Twilight Zone” also appears on Syfy through Sunday.

Tonight’s other highlights

l Kathie Lee Gifford and

Hoda Kotb co-host “A Toast to 2015!” (7 p.m., NBC). l Miami celebrates on “Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution” (7 p.m., Fox). l Taylor Swift debuts a new video on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2016” (7 p.m., ABC), celebrating from New York City’s Times Square. l “Live From Lincoln Center” (7 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings) rings out 2015 from New York with a Parisian theme.

cal. My wife and I both wash paintbrushes and scrub buckets in the kitchen sink. On many occasions, I’ve washed dog poop from the soles of our shoes in that sink. Just clean the sink when you’re done, and forget about it.

D: Please tell that Golf (goof) Ball never to wash those disgusting things in the kitchen sink. When he washes the car, he can have an extra pail with hot water, soap and maybe a little bleach and throw in the balls. By the time he’s finished with his car, those balls will be pretty clean. His wife should give him information on E. coli and show pictures of necrotizing fasciitis. I would disinfect the kitchen and tell him I’d never make him another meal unless this stops.

(He should take off his

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS

For Thursday, Dec. 31: This year you’ll learn to take an overview when you feel uptight or stressed. Travel and vacations will play an important role in your year.

If you are single, you could become involved with a foreigner. If you are attached, your in-laws might play a greater role in your life.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Aries (March 21-April 19) HHHH Be careful not to overshare some plans, even though they already might be public knowledge. Tonight: Your efforts pay off.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Reach out to others at a distance before you allow New Year’s excitement to grab hold. Tonight: Greet 2016 as only you can.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) HHHHH You could be at your wits’ end, as you have so much ground to cover. You will be busy.

Tonight: All smiles.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You might need to ask for more information before making a decision. Tonight: Get into the New Year’s celebrations early.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Curb a need to spend too much, whether it’s to please you or a friend, or for any other reason. Tonight: All smiles ... and it only gets better.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

shoes before entering the house, too.)

The Villages: There should not be a big issue with cleaning golf balls. Take a wet towel and clean them after you play.

California: We put a lot of stuff in our kitchen sink that is disgusting, but nobody thinks twice about it — mostly fruits and vegetables from our garden that are covered in dirt and fertilizer. We simply clean the sink thoroughly with bleach and that’s the end of it. I think she doesn’t want her husband to play golf.

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HHHH You smile all day long, no matter what goes on or where you are coming from. You could meet someone quite special. Tonight: Out late.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH How you feel on this final day of the year will have nothing to do with how you feel in 24 hours.

Tonight: Relax with the moment.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Zero in on what you want. You could be overly tired and withdrawn. Tonight: Hang out with loved ones.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Pressure builds to join in and be part of the crowd. Don’t be surprised to find yourself at a spontaneous happening that sets the mood for New Year’s. Tonight: Make it your pleasure.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Reach out to someone at a distance whom you care about.

Communication flourishes. Tonight: Wait until the midnight hour.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Reach out to several loved ones at a distance. You might want to hear about what is happening with them. Tonight: Surprises lie ahead.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Defer to someone else, and let him or her do whatever he or she wants. Tonight: Love the one you are with.

— The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

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Utility curve Kansas utility customers need to keep an eye on potential new directions for the board that represents their interests to state lawmakers and regulators.

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state agency that represents the interests of consumers and small businesses in utility rate matters is drawing more than the normal amount of attention in recent weeks.

Many Kansans probably don’t know much about the functions of the Citizens Utility Ratepayers Board, but they should be paying attention to recent discussions by the five-member board. During a Dec. 11 meeting in Wichita, CURB members threw out a few ideas about the possible future of the board, including the possibility that it should be abolished or its mission drastically changed to focus on lobbying against the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan.

Since that meeting, the board’s new chairwoman has said those discussions were a “hypothetical” exercise for the board and that she didn’t see taking on the EPA as a realistic mission for CURB. The board didn’t, however, backtrack on its decision at that meeting to prohibit CURB’s acting consumer counsel from speaking to the media about utility issues or representing ratepayers at the Kansas Legislature — two key functions the counsel previously had performed.

Board members said they would handle those duties themselves.

A recent Journal-World story offered some history of CURB and its role on behalf of consumers. It was created in 1988 by Gov. Mike Hayden to make sure consumer interests were represented in discussions of huge rate increases being sought by the electric utilities involved in the construction of Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant. At that time, and in many cases since then, CURB has worked to come up with a plan that was helpful to consumers and provided the electric companies with a fair return on their investment. The Kansas Corporation Commission, which is responsible for approving those rates, routinely hears from representatives of utilities and from CURB. Although the KCC also has a responsibility to the consumers of Kansas, CURB has played an important role in making sure the KCC receives the information it needs to consider rate increases from the perspective of small businesses or individuals who may not have the expertise or finances to make that case on their own.

CURB members still say they intend to study how other states — both those that have consumer agencies and those that don’t — provide for representation for small utility customers. There’s nothing wrong with seeing how other states handle this issue, but these board members still are bound by the statute that created CURB and gives it the authority to hire a consumer counsel, direct the counsel’s activities and propose legislation to the Kansas Legislature.

CURB has served an important mission since 1988 by representing the interests of state utility customers and providing pertinent information to both the Legislature and the KCC. It’s troubling that the agency’s board members are even hypothetically discussing ways to alter that mission in ways that may not meet their statutory duty.

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Dismal revelations from 2015 Washington — E.B. White reportedly said “the most beautiful sound in America” is “the tinkle of ice at twilight.” In 2015’s twilight, fortify yourself with something 90 proof as you remember this year in which: l We learned that a dismal threshold has been passed. The value of property that police departments seized through civil-asset forfeiture — usually without accusing, let alone convicting, the property owners of a crime — exceeded the value of property stolen by nongovernment burglars.

The attorney general of New York, which reaps billions from gambling — casinos, off-track betting, the state lottery — moved to extinguish (competition from) fantasy football because it is gambling. Florida police raided a mahjong game played by four women aged between 87 and 95 because their game’s stakes allegedly exceeded the $10 limit set by state law. A Michigan woman was fingerprinted, had her mug shot taken and was jailed until released on bond because she was late in renewing the $10 license for her dog. New Jersey police arrested a 72-year-old retired teacher, chained his hands and feet to a bench and charged him with illegally carrying a firearm — a 300-year-old flintlock pistol (with no powder, flint or ball) he purchased from an antique dealer. l The University of Georgia said sexual consent must be “voluntary, sober, imaginative, enthusiastic, creative,

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A 9-year-old Florida fourth-grader was threatened with sexual harassment charges if he continued to write love notes telling the apple of his eye that her eyes sparkle ‘like diamonds.’” wanted, informed, mutual, honest.” Imaginative consent?

Connecting climate change to sex, the National Bureau of Economic Research warned that hot weather leads to diminished sexual activity. Elsewhere in “settled science,” the government’s dietary rules were revised, somewhat rehabilitating red meat, sodium, eggs and other good stuff. Undaunted, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee produced a 571page report calling for “bold actions” and “dramatic paradigm shifts” until mother-hen government yet again says, “Well, never mind.” Since federal food police dictated changes in school lunch programs, food tossed in the trash is up 56 percent, salt shakers are being smuggled into schools, and there are

black markets in potato chips. l The IRS persecutes conservative advocacy groups but does not prosecute IRS employees who are tax cheats. An audit revealed that over the last decade, the IRS fired only 400 of the 1,580 employees who deliberately violated tax laws, rather than the 100 percent required by law. l New York’s City Council honored the “bravery” of Ethel Rosenberg, the executed traitor who spied for Stalin. Declaring her candidacy, Hillary Clinton said she will fight for, among many others, “truckers who drive for hours.” Yes, hours. Elsewhere, she rejected the presumption of innocence, aka due process: Those alleging sexual assault have “the right to be believed,” which she did not believe when her husband was the accused. l A 9-year-old Florida fourth-grader was threatened with sexual harassment charges if he continued to write love notes telling the apple of his eye that her eyes sparkle “like diamonds.” A Texas 9-yearold was suspended for saying his magic ring could make people disappear. A young girl was sent home with a censorious note from her school because her Wonder Woman lunchbox violated the school ban on depictions of “violent characters.” An Oregon eighthgrader, whose brother served in Iraq, was suspended for wearing a T-shirt that depicted an empty pair of boots representing soldiers killed in action. The school

said the shirt was “not appropriate.” A Tennessee boy was threatened with suspension from elementary school because he came to school with a military-style haircut like that of his stepbrother, a soldier. A government arbitrator prevented the firing of a New Jersey elementary school teacher who was late to school 111 times in two years. l A suburban Washington high school promoted self-esteem by naming 117 valedictorians out of a class of 457. Two Edina, Minn., elementary schools hired “recess consultants” to minimize “conflict” — children saying “Hey, you’re out!” rather than “Nice try!” The principal of a San Francisco middle school withheld the results of student elections that did not produce properly “diverse” results.

When some deep thinkers in academia decided that yoga, like ethnic food, constitutes “cultural appropriation,” a clear thinker wondered whether offended cultures would send back our polio vaccines. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni reported that 48 of the top 52 liberal arts colleges and universities do not require English majors to take a Shakespeare course.

This list of 2015 ludicrousness could be lengthened indefinitely, but enough already. The common thread is the collapse of judgment in, and the infantilization of society by, government.

Happier New Year.

— George Will is a columnist for Washington Post Writers Group.

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Common good To the editor: Energy markets do not account for the “external” or social costs of using fossil fuels. If I dump my garbage in your backyard, you’re right to insist that I pay for that privilege, assuming you are willing to let me do it at all. And if you do not insist, you can be pretty sure that I will keep on dumping my garbage there.

Carbon emissions must have an associated cost that reflects their toll on people and the environment. An emissions trading system (cap and trade) or a tax (carbon fee and dividend) has to be created, and that does not happen by the “invisible hand” of the marketplace. It happens through government action.

According to the Paris Climate Accord, we need large-scale renewable power, coupled with dramatic increases in energy efficiency, demand management and storage. A price on carbon will push demand in the right direction, but it needs to be reinforced by the pull of public investment in innovation.

Major technological developments are not produced by the private sector working alone. Edison and Westinghouse developed electricity, but the government built the delivery system. Same was true with the telephone system, the interstate highway system, nuclear power, the Internet, digital computers, satellite communications, weather forecasting and global positioning systems. They all took public and private effort sustained over decades. We need to stop demonizing government and recognize its crucial role in doing the most important

thing that markets do not do: prioritizing and sustaining the common good.

Anthony Schmidt, Lawrence

Hearing assist To the editor: Congratulations to the city of Lawrence and the Douglas County Commission for installing hearing loops in the City Commission room and new Douglas County Fairgrounds meeting rooms. These hearing loop devices help those with hearing loss understand what is being said and encourage them to attend and participate.

Hearing is precious, and lack of it is a devastating handicap that affects as many as 40 million Americans of all ages. Recent studies show as many as 17 percent of teens already have some hearing impairment, and over 50 percent over 70 have severe loss.

The Americans with Disabilities Act now recognizes hearing loss as a disability. New ADA rules mandate that all new or remodeled public meeting rooms must be equipped with a hearing assistive device. A hearing loop is the best technology for people with hearing loss. It provides enhanced sound directly to the hearing aids or loop receivers.

The city and county are joining Theater Lawrence, the Lawrence Public Library, the Dole Institute of Politics, Spencer Museum of Art and Lawrence Memorial Hospital in providing hearing loops. This is a good beginning toward making Lawrence a hearing-friendly place.

Dr. Richard Meidinger, Lawrence

From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Dec. 31, 1915: years “If the sleek prize ago catfish of the IN 1915 Bowersock mill dam, usually so tame they will come to the surface to have their backs stroked, climb out on the bank tomorrow and attack the workmen of the new bridge job, there will be a reason. It is to be found at the city jail and the county jail where preparations to destroy the 1915 accumulation of contraband liquor are under way. Starting with the new year the stuff will be poured into the sewer and all the bottles, flasks, jugs and various other containers in which it was smuggled into town will be smashed. This is an annual ceremony in the interest of law and order and the suppression of headaches on the morning after.”

“The eyes and minds of the people of Lawrence have turned away from the events of the past year and all are looking to the future or the year of 1916. In many churches, lodges, and other organizations plans have been laid to watch the old year limp haltingly away and the new year come tripping in to take its place.

Among the watch parties which will be held this evening will be the annual watch night banquet of the Trinity Lutheran church.”

“Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Reece stopped over in Lawrence a few minutes yesterday on their way home to Effingham, Kan. This will complete a 3,000 mile tour of the state by this elderly couple both of whom are over seventy years of age. They were driving a 1916 Maxwell and have enjoyed their trip immensely, having had no trouble at all.”

— Compiled by Sarah St. John

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Tech Drop-In, 5-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Douglas County Democrats Happy Hour, 6 p.m., VFW, 1801 Massachusetts St.

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Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 7:30 a.m., parking lot in 800 block of Vermont Street.

John Jervis, classical guitar, 8-11 a.m., Panera, 520 W. 23rd St. Display of 80-plus Christmas Trees, 1-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 Woodson, Lecompton.

Great Books Discussion Group: Emerson’s “Self-reliance,” “Experience,” 2-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Americana Music Academy Saturday Jam, 3 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. Lawrence Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center, 1025 N. Third St. (Partner required; first two visits free; call 760-4195 for more info.)

American Legion Bingo, doors open 4:30 p.m., first games 6:45 p.m., snack bar 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post #14, 3408 W. Sixth St.

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Jayhawk Audubon Society Winter Bird Seed, Book and Feeder Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont St. Auditions: “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “La Fille Mal Gardee,” Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. (see details at lawrenceartscenter.org/auditions-performance-opportunities/ ) LEGO Club (ages 5-11), 3:30-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

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Thursday Night Karaoke, 9 p.m., Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill, 933 Iowa St.

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IN MONEY

IN NEWS

Our 2016 stock market preview

Waterlogged Missouri hit with epic flooding

12.31.15 ROBERT DEUTSCH, USA TODAY

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THE WORLD IS ON NEW YEAR’S EVE ALERT 6,000 cops to patrol in NYC; Paris tones down festivities David Jackson @djusatoday USA TODAY

From the bright lights of Times Square to the capitals of Europe and at football stadiums from Florida to California, revelers won’t be the only busy people this New Year’s Eve. Police and security officials will be out in force across the globe Thursday, less than two months

after terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, Calif., amplified normal concerns about potential terrorism.

A National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin said, “Though we know of no intelligence that is both specific and credible at this time of a plot by terrorist organizations to attack the homeland, the reality is terrorist-inspired individuals have conducted, or attempted to conduct, attacks in the United States this year.”

That includes emphasis on big public events that are constantly under threat, including college football bowl games and the annual mass gathering at Times Square in the heart of New York.

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New York’s party includes the Philips New Year’s Eve Ball.

When the lighted ball drops at midnight to usher in 2016, it will hover over an area patrolled by 6,000 New York police officers, and thousands of others will be scattered across the Big Apple.

Security warnings have been issued for other major events Thursday, notably a series of college football bowl games. Those include the two NCAA college football championship semifinal games — one near Miami and the other in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — as well as the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

Celebrants in Las Vegas, some no doubt betting on the games, are encouraged to leave bags, backpacks and strollers at home for celebrations on The Strip and in casinos.

Security is also tight in the nation’s capital, Washington, and in cities worldwide, especially in Europe.

Officials in Brussels have canceled their annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display.

Paris canceled a fireworks display during its traditional holiday street party along the ChampsElysées. Amid heightened security, a light and sound show at the Arc de Triomphe will be cut from 20 minutes to 10 in an effort to avoid large crowds gathering for too long a period.

Across the English Channel, about 3,000 police officers will be on duty in central London for a New Year’s Eve celebration.

Contributing: Jane Onyanga-Omara and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon of The (Westchester County, N.Y.) Journal News

TV faces threat to its throne in politics

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U.S. accuses Iran of testing rockets near carrier Raises new tensions between the nations.

Bush spends much to achieve little; Trump blows off broadcasts Rick Hampson USA TODAY

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New year ushers in new laws

New gun rules in California, Oregon and Texas still controversial.

Chicago to arm cops with Tasers

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“I’ve spent no money, and I’m No. 1.”

— Donald Trump

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Bill Cosby arrives in Elkins Park, Pa., on Wednesday for his arraignment in a decade-old sexual assault case. He posted $1 million bail, paying the required 10%, and turned over his passport.

COSBY PLEADS NOT GUILTY ON SEX ASSAULT CHARGE Jayme Deerwester and Maria Puente USA TODAY

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Get ready for the most sensational celebrity trial of the Twitter age: Bill Cosby was charged with criminal sexual assault — in a decade-old case — by prosecutors in a Philadelphia suburb Wednesday.

It marks the first time charges have been officially brought against the beleaguered comedian, who has been accused by upward of 60 women of drugging and/or raping them in episodes dating back to the mid-1960s.

Assuming the case goes to trial in early 2016, it would be the most notorious since the late superstar Michael Jackson was tried and acquitted of child molestation charges in June 2005 — way before Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and the rest of the social-media news shouters added

Cosby saga

‘Beginning of the beginning of the end.’ IN LIFE

to the clamor of celebrity media coverage in general.

Cosby, 78, arrived to be arraigned in front of a magistrate in Elkins Park, Pa., at around 2:35 p.m. and was finished and out again within 10 minutes.

Wearing one of his trademark sweaters, Cosby was helped into and out of the courthouse by two people on either side. His lawyers have said recently he has severe eye problems and is nearly blind.

He seemed to have trouble seeing the paperwork and his lawyers helped him hold a pen. But he laughed and chatted with his attorneys.

When the judge said, “Mr. Cosby, good luck to you, sir,” he shouted, “Thank you!”

Cosby pleaded not guilty, posted $1 million bail (putting down 10% as called for under Pennsyl-

vania law), and turned over his passport as a condition for being released on bail.

The official charge against Cosby is second-degree aggravated indecent assault. If convicted, Cosby could get five to 10 years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine.

“Pills were provided. Wine was provided. The victim was frozen, paralyzed. A person in that condition is not able to give consent,” Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Kevin Steele said.

Former Temple University employee Andrea Constand expressed gratitude via her legal team for the “consideration, courtesy and professionalism” of Steele’s team. Constand accused Cosby in 2005, alleging he drugged and sexually assaulted her when she visited his then-home outside near Philadelphia in 2004.

Contributing: Sara Spencer, The News Journal

“I’m going to do something really novel. It’s called advertising.”

— Jeb Bush

Both presidential candidates, one the year’s big surprise and the other its big disappointment, were talking about television, for a half-century the dominant weapon of national politics.

Trump proclaimed its irrelevance; Bush acknowledged such skepticism — while doubling down.

It’s a paradox of the 2016 campaign: unprecedented political spending on TV ads and unprecedented doubt over whether it’s having much impact.

The fall of King TV is not imminent. But in 2015, TV broadcast advertising seemed inversely related to political success, as measured by polls.

Outsider-neophytes such as Trump have thrived with little or no paid TV, while some of the least successful candidates have spent the most.

Bush’s campaign and political action committee spent more than twice as much as the nearest Republican, Marco Rubio, and aired about $30 million worth of ads in early voting states. He trails in those states and averages in the low single digits in national polls.

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‘Affluenza’ teen allowed to remain in Mexico for now Mom who helped son flee deported to U.S. WFAA-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth The Texas teen known for his “affluenza” defense after he was given probation for killing four people in a drunkendriving crash in 2013 will stay in Mexico for at least three more days, an official with the U.S. Marshals Service said Wednesday.

The woman who helped Ethan Couch flee to the Mexican resort city of Puerto Vallarta — his mother, Tonya — was deported FORT WORTH

Wednesday evening, a Mexican official told the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss the case. She and her Mexican guards will land in Los Angeles.

Couch and his mother were apprehended Monday in Puerto Vallarta. They were reportedly traced to an apartment after using a phone to order a pizza. A lawyer they retained in Mexico filed paperwork Wednesday to try to fight extradition to the USA, according to the Tarrant County sheriff and district attorney.

An official with Mexico’s Migration Institute said Ethan

JALISCO STATE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE VIA AP

Authorities found Ethan Couch and his mother in Puerto Vallarta.

Couch was granted a three-day court injunction, according to the Associated Press.

Ethan Couch probably will be able to stay in Mexico for longer than the next three days because

of the holidays, Richard Hunter, chief deputy U.S. Marshal for the southern district of Texas, said Wednesday at a news conference.

The Mexican judge’s ruling could lead to a weeks-long legal process if a judge decides Ethan Couch has grounds to challenge his deportation based on arguments that kicking him out of Mexico would violate his rights.

The judge has three days to consider Couch’s appeal.

Couch is in Mexican custody in Guadalajara in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Couch had been missing officially since Dec. 10 when he failed to show up for a mandatory meet-

ing with his probation officer.

Tarrant County Sheriff Dee Anderson said Tuesday that he believed that Couch, 18, fled in late November with his mother after a video surfaced showing him at a party that included alcohol. The consumption of alcohol would be a violation of the terms of his probation.

Tonya Couch could face two to 10 years in prison on charges of hindering prosecution.

The case in 2013 gained worldwide notoriety when Ethan’s lawyers claimed their client suffered from “affluenza” after his well-todo parents shielded him from the consequences of his actions.

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ONE NEW YEAR, MANY NEW LAWS California’s gun seizure order one of most controversial Trevor Hughes and Donovan Slack USA TODAY

The new year will bring a slew of new laws across the country, including a controversial California law allowing judges to seize the guns of people judged a danger to themselves or others.

California’s “gun violence restraining order” gives judges the power to seize guns from someone deemed a risk. Proponents say it will reduce suicides and other shootings by empowering family members to remove guns from someone they believe poses a danger.

The National Rifle Association called it “one of the most egregious violations of civil liberties ever introduced” in the state.

California law already allows police officers to seize any weapons WASHINGTON

found during a domestic violence incident and hold them for 48 hours; the new law gives officers the power to search someone’s property if a gun violence restraining order has been issued by a judge.

California isn’t the only state where new gun laws will take effect on Jan. 1. In Oregon, a person subject to a restraining order or convicted of certain domestic abuse offenses cannot have guns or ammunition.

In Texas, licensed owners will be allowed to visibly carry holstered handguns. Texas joins 44 other states that currently allow open carrying of guns. Not everyone, however, is on board with the open carry law.

Three grocery store chains in Texas have said they will bar open carrying of weapons on their premises, and the pushback against the law has gathered attention under the Twitter hashtag #GroceriesNotGuns.

Elsewhere: uIn North Carolina, a new law allows parents to create a credit report for their children, then im-

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Minimum wage increases are set to take effect in more than a dozen states in 2016, including New York. mediately freeze it. That makes it harder for crooks to steal a kid’s information and use it themselves. Lawmakers said kids’ credit can be an attractive target because it’s a blank slate that likely won’t get checked for more than a decade until they get their

first credit card or bank account. uIn Oregon, a new law requires employers with more than 10 employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year to each worker. Oregon is the fourth state to pass a mandatory sick leave law. Full-time, part-

time, temporary and seasonal workers are covered under the law. Only federal employees are excluded. uIn Michigan, all schools must now keep at least two EpiPen injectors on hand, along with staff trained to use them. The injectors contain epinephrine, and are used to combat severe allergic reactions. Supporters say the pens can be literal lifesavers for kids who have allergies to something like peanuts but don’t know it. uIn New York, the minimum wage will jump 25 cents to $9 an hour. For fast-food workers, it will go to $9.75, and for those in New York City, it will be $10.50.

Minimum wage increases are set to take effect in more than a dozen other states as well, including Colorado and South Dakota. uIn Iowa, victims of sex assault, stalking and several other crimes will be able to keep their addresses confidential when registering to vote. Several other states, including California, already have versions of the “Safe at Home” law.

U.S. says Iran tested rockets near American carrier Jane Onyanga-Omara USA TODAY

The United States on Wednesday accused Iran of carrying out rocket tests near American warships and commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz last week.

The accusation raises new tensions between the two nations following a landmark nuclear deal to limit Iran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.

Cmdr. Kyle Raines, a U.S. Cen-

tral Command spokesman, said Iranian Revolutionary Guard naval vessels fired “several unguided rockets” about 1,500 yards from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, the USS Bulkeley destroyer and the FS Provence, a French frigate, on Saturday.

He said commercial sea traffic was nearby, but the missiles weren’t fired in the direction of any ships. NBC News first made the report, citing two U.S. military officials.

Much of the oil from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab

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The U.S. says Iran fired rockets near the carrier Truman.

Emirates and Kuwait passes through the narrow strait, which runs between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf to

the rest of the world. The route is also crucial for ships taking part in the fight against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.

Raines said the Iranian vessels announced over maritime radio 23 minutes beforehand that they would carry out a live fire exercise.

He said that Iran’s “actions were highly provocative,” and added, “Firing weapons so close to passing coalition ships and commercial traffic within an internationally recognized maritime traffic lane is unsafe,

unprofessional and inconsistent with international maritime law.”

Iranian officials didn’t immediately discuss the incidents Wednesday.

Since the nuclear deal was reached by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, Germany and Iran, the Islamic Republic has carried out missile tests criticized by the U.S. and aired footage on state television of an underground missile base.

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even worse. uRick Perry’s political action committee spent more than $900,000 in Iowa after he announced his candidacy in June.

Three months later, he was out of the race. uA Scott Walker PAC had begun a $17 million campaign a few days before the former Iowa front-runner dropped out in September. uA PAC supporting John Kasich bought more than $5 million in TV ads in New Hampshire this fall, but his share of Republican support there has dropped from 12.7% in late summer to 9%, according to RealClearPolitics’ latest poll average.

Nor was TV decisive in electing the president four years ago, says John Geer, author of In Defense of Negativity: Attack Ads in Presidential Campaigns. Barack Obama’s and Mitt Romney’s poll numbers moved significantly only twice — after Bill Clinton’s convention speech and Obama’s shaky first debate performance — and not because of TV ads.

Yet political advertising remains a seller’s market. The volume of GOP presidential ads is up 45% over four years ago, according to the Wesleyan University Media Project. Station sales managers in Des Moines and Manchester need only wait for the phone to ring with orders for 30second spots.

Kantar Media, which tracks political advertising, estimates that about $4.4 billion will be spent on TV for the 2016 election, up from $3.8 billion in the 2012 campaign. TV spending on the GOP presidential race alone is five times higher than at the same point four years ago, partly because PACs — which don’t pay the lower rates offered by law to campaigns — account for 8 of

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After the terror attacks in Paris, Bush, Rubio, Chris Christie, Kasich, Lindsey Graham (also now out of the race) and others released ads and made major airtime buys in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Some wonder whether this default response makes sense. “For candidates who’ve failed to build momentum with ads,’’ Kantar’s Elizabeth Wilner says, “the response has been to run more ads.” Big TV buys — traditionally a sign of a campaign’s strength — are beginning to look like a sign of weakness.

John Philip Sousa IV, head of the super PAC backing Carson, says he thinks voters in the early primary states are beginning to associate the classic saturation air campaigns with the “businessas-usual politics’’ they so disdain.

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“Free media” — everything from an appearance on CNN to a tweet — also erode TV’s franchise. Trump is the exemplar. He makes so much news he’s constantly on TV without having to pay for it, and he’s a sensation on Twitter, where he has 5 million followers and counting.

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TV’s unique advantages will make it the most important single channel in politics. Experts say the poll woes of stalwart advertisers such as Bush are primarily the fault of the candidates, not their advertising medium.

“TV is powerful,” says Tobe Berkovitz, a Boston University communication expert who’s consulted in presidential and congressional races. “It’s visual, it’s emotional, it reaches into homes. And you can run an ad a zillion times.’’

Those spots also appear for free online, says Geer, the political advertising analyst. “But the news media doesn’t take them seriously unless the campaign puts serious money behind it.”

That means TV. Voters, especially older ones, still watch a lot. Nielsen, the ratings service, says Americans view an average of 36 hours a week; those older than 50 watch 47 hours.

Even Trump, who’s promised to advertise on TV but as yet has not done so, may be coming around. He said Tuesday he’ll spend about $2 million a week in three early voting states. He doesn’t think he needs to, he said

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before a rally in Iowa, but “I don’t want to take any chances.”

TV may be heading for a cliff.

Even the PACs, which were essentially devised to finance TV ads, are investing more in nonbroadcast campaigning. The Borrell report predicts that after 2016, “broadcast TV’s fall from political ad spending grace will be breathtaking.’’ By 2020, it estimates, TV will have lost almost 14 share points as digital nips at its heels.

For now — whatever its expense and however questionable its utility — TV advertising in a close election is like nuclear weapons in the Cold War: No one wants to risk disarming unilaterally. “That,’’ Berkovitz says, “would take real cojones.’’

Sousa (the 64-year-old greatgrandson of the March King) says he hated being pummeled with broadcast ads when he visited Iowa. But the pro-Carson PAC he heads, the 2016 Committee, has been spending $4.3 million on ads in early voting states, most of it for TV in Iowa, where polls have shown Carson’s strength slipping.

“We’re doing it because we have to,” Sousa says, “but I believe at some point, people will start to tune it out. … Will it happen in my lifetime? I doubt it.”

He may not have to wait. This week Jeb Bush’s campaign announced it was doubling its staff on the ground in Iowa — and canceling $1 million in television ads.

Jeb Bush has been trailing.

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Chicago cops getting Tasers John Bacon @JMBacon USA TODAY

Every police officer on the beat will be trained and armed with a Taser by June as part of a “major overhaul” of the Chicago Police Department’s lethal force policy unveiled Wednesday by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Emanuel, who has been under fire after a series of fatal shootings by officers, said the Taser program is part of a larger effort to de-escalate confrontations between officers and suspects they GETTY IMAGES encounter on Emanuel the street. That effort, he said, is crucial to rebuilding public trust.

“Force will be the last option, not the first choice,” Emanuel said at a news conference. “Just because you train to use force, doesn’t mean you should.”

Emanuel said the number of department Tasers will be doubled, to 1,400, to ensure that every car on patrol has one. Other changes include a minimum 30day desk assignment for officers involved in shootings, up from three days.

The department, with more than 12,000 officers, has faced withering criticism in recent months. On Oct. 12, 2014, Ronald Johnson, 25, was fatally shot in the back by an officer; the shooting drew a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of the Johnson family.

Eight days later, black teen Laquan McDonald was shot 16 times by officer Jason Van Dyke, who pleaded not guilty Tuesday to six counts of first-degree murder and one count of official misconduct.

Emanuel has faced calls for his resignation during near daily protests in the city since video of the McDonald shooting was released last month. Fallout from the case led to the firing Dec. 1 of then-police superintendent Garry McCarthy.

Ira Acree, a local activist and pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church, expressed frustration at the behavior of the police department, citing a “corrupt, nosnitching environment.” He told USA TODAY that residents have lost faith in Emanuel, describing some of his recent efforts at conciliation as “political theater.”

“It’s not just as simple as ‘Let’s put Tasers on police officers.’ But because of the erosion of trust in the community, he’s always in a reactionary mode,” Acree said.

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‘THIS IS DANGEROUS’: MO. FACES EPIC FLOODS

All eyes on 19 levees as river crests could set a record Thursday in already-swamped state Doug Stanglin USA TODAY

Record floodwaters from the raging Mississippi River and its tributaries swamped several communities in Missouri on Wednesday and forced the shutdown of portions of the Interstate 44 lifeline as the state braced for steadily rising water that threatened more than a dozen levees.

The Mississippi, Missouri and Meramec rivers all were at or near flood stage, and some communities, especially in the southwest, were already flooded.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has deemed 19 levees highly vulnerable to flooding. As of Wednesday evening, nine levees had been topped by water, the Corps said. Most of those barriers were meant to protect farmland rather than populated areas, the Associated Press reported.

Gov. Jay Nixon, who activated the National Guard, toured threatened areas near St. Louis on Wednesday and said the state was locked in a “massive flood fight.” He warned that low temperatures would further complicate the battle to protect life and property. “This is not a summer flood, this is dangerous,” he told CNN on Wednesday.

The Mississippi River is expect-

ed to crest in downtown St. Louis on Thursday at 43.7 feet, nearly 14 feet over flood stage. Water from the river is expected to hit Memphis on Sunday.

Along the tributaries of the Mississippi, high water is expected to hit Paducah, Ky., on the Ohio River, and Little Rock, on the Arkansas River, on New Year’s Day. At least 20 deaths over several days in Missouri and Illinois were blamed on flooding, mostly involving vehicles that drove onto swamped roadways, the Associated Press reported.

Fourteen deaths occurred in Missouri. All but one of the Missouri victims have died when their vehicles drove into flooded roadways.

Some areas of Missouri have already been hit hard by the first wave of rising water.

Rockaway Beach, near Branson in the southwest, was swamped by waters from the swollen White River. The tourist town of 800 “has just been demolished,” Mayor Don Smith told KYTV. “It’s devastating, and we are all so exhausted.”

The nearby Table Rock Dam experienced record-breaking flooding, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The agency reported 72,000 cubic feet of water per second is being released from

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A resident canoes down a street submerged in floodwaters from the Meramec River on Wednesday in Arnold, Mo.

the dam, which surpasses the previous record of 69,000 cubic feet of water, the Springfield News-Leader reported.

In Valley Park, 15 miles southwest of St. Louis, authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation Wednesday as rising water was expected to breach a levee on the Meramec River. Mike Pennise, mayor of the town of 7,000 people, said up to 80% of local residents

In Pacific, Mo., homes flooded as the Meramec threatened to set a river level record.

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were already set to go by midmorning.

The Meramec’s rising waters at Valley Park also shut down Interstate 44, a major artery that carries 100,000 cars daily as it slices southwest through the state from St. Louis. I-44 was also closed at Jerome, Mo., 100 miles to the southwest, from flooding on the Gasconade River.

In Mississippi, Gov. Phil Bryant signed a state of emergency Wednesday in advance of the flooding.

Missouri transportation officials said more than 200 state highways were closed statewide because of high water.

In nearby Pacific, around 300 homes and business were battling rising water as the Meramec threatened to top the record river level of 33.6 feet by as much as 2 feet, KTVI-TV reported.

Nixon said the state was braced for battles on numerous fronts as river levels threatened to match or exceed records set in 1993.

The governor said emergency crews were battling to keep the water contained on some areas, while preparing for rescue efforts in other areas. “We’re going to make sure the flood fights we can win, we win,” he said.”

“But if we can’t, we are going to get people out,” he said.

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Eight surviving miners were located by rescuers Wednesday after being trapped for five days in a collapsed mine in eastern China, state media reported.

At least one person died in the incident at the gypsum mine in Shandong province on Christmas Day. Nine other people remain missing.

Rescuers on Wednesday were trying to send provisions to the eight as efforts to rescue them were hampered by the tunnel’s instability and falling debris, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported.

Some 29 people were underground when the collapse happened, according to the agency. It said four escaped and seven were rescued.

Infrared cameras detected the surviving miners Wednesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

ADVISER TO BRITISH PM: SORRY FOR RACIST REMARKS

A top adviser to British Prime

Cynthia Jarrett, a black woman, collapsed and died when police searching for stolen property raided her home in Tottenham, north London on Oct. 5, 1985.

In a statement on Tuesday, Letwin said: “I want to make clear that some parts of a private memo I wrote nearly 30 years ago were both badly worded and wrong. I apologise unreservedly for any offence these comments have caused and wish to make clear that none was intended.”

A SON’S TRIBUTE

N. KOREA SAYS TOP OFFICIAL DIED IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

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Ryan Lemm, 4, the son of NYPD Detective and Air National Guard Sgt. Joseph Lemm, salutes Wednesday while his father’s casket is brought out of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan Lemm was killed in Afghanistan on Dec. 21.

Minister David Cameron apologized for racist remarks he made in a memo following riots 30 years ago.

Oliver Letwin, who was a policy adviser to then-prime minister

Margaret Thatcher, blamed “bad moral attitudes” for rioting in mostly black inner city areas in 1985 in the document, released Wednesday.

A riot broke out the day after

North Korea’s top official in charge of ties with South Korea died in a traffic accident at the age of 73, North Korean state media announced Wednesday.

Kim Yang Gon, head of the United Front Department at the reclusive nation’s ruling communist Workers’ Party, died at 6:15 local time Tuesday, the Korean Central News Agency reported. It gave no further details about his death.

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ALABAMA: Gay adoption. Two lesbian mothers fought for custody of their three children. Two state courts were at odds over adoption rights for same-sex couples — at least until the Supreme Court stepped in.

Board determined Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188 was traveling 106 mph through a curve with a 50-mph speed limit when it jumped the tracks.

RHODE ISLAND: Don’t be too

social. A recent rise in sexually transmitted diseases in Rhode Island could, in part, be due to social apps, the state’s Department of Health said this year.

ALASKA: First income tax.

This December, Gov. Walker called for the state’s first income tax in 35 years. Alaska is the only state that has neither a state-level sales tax nor a personal income tax.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Outcry

against hate across the state.

On June 19, hate walked into a Bible study at the historic black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., and opened fire.

Nine people were killed, including the church’s pastor, a state senator. Dylann Roof, a 21-yearold white man who flaunted symbols of white supremacy and was linked to hate groups, was arrested a day later. As a direct response to the massacre, South Carolinians took up the issue of the Confederate battle flag on its Statehouse grounds.

ARIZONA: Lake Mead. Lake Mead shrank to a historic low this year. The reservoir, on the Colorado River, stores water for parts of Arizona, southern California, southern Nevada and northern Mexico.

ARKANSAS: The Duggars. It

was a year of turmoil for Arkansas’ Duggar clan. TLC pulled the plug on the family’s hit series, 19 Kids and Counting, following the revelation that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s son Josh sexually molested five girls, including his own sisters.

CALIFORNIA: San Bernardino.

In December, Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, 29, burst into a social services center and opened fire, killing 14 people and setting off an intense manhunt that ended with their deaths.

COLORADO: Abortion. Planned

Parenthood found itself in a firestorm of controversy this year after an anti-abortion group released secretly filmed videos showing Planned Parenthood doctors. Fast-forward to November, when a gunman killed three people at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs.

CONNECTICUT: Refugees. Syri-

an refugees were destined for Indiana, but politics derailed that. Gov. Malloy welcomed to his state in November the Syrian family that was diverted from Indiana because of security concerns.

DELAWARE: Beau Biden. For-

mer Delaware attorney general Beau Biden might have been the son of a larger-than-life politician, but in his own way, he was a quiet force of nature. Biden’s brain cancer was diagnosed in August 2013. He died in May.

YEAR IN REVIEW

50 STORIES

FROM 50 STATES

Before we usher in the new year, it’s time for a retrospective of 2015.

Here’s our roundup of some of the biggest stories across the country, events that influenced national conversations on issues from police brutality to gay marriage, tragedies that shook our psyche and acts of heroism that showed Americans at their best.

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the spring. Iowa made campaigns (see Scott Walker’s rise and Ted Cruz’s recent surge) and helped end them (see Walker’s fall after his Iowa numbers plummeted).

Walter Palmer is a big-game hunter who shot and killed Cecil the lion in July. Cecil was one of the most famous animals at Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.

KANSAS: Where is the water?

MISSISSIPPI: Burned-alive

Groundwater is disappearing beneath cornfields in Kansas. An investigation by USA TODAY and The Desert Sun reveals time is running out for portions of the High Plains Aquifer.

FLORIDA: Search hits dead ends. The deepest fears of two Florida families came to fruition on July 24 when their 14-year-old sons, Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos, went missing at sea.

The Coast Guard found their capsized 19-foot boat 67 miles off the coast of Daytona Beach.

clerk. Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis made national news after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, claiming it conflicted with her Christian beliefs.

GEORGIA: Bobbi Kristina

LOUISIANA: Major upset. Dem-

Brown. Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston, died in July in an Atlanta-area hospice, nearly six months after she was found unconscious in her Georgia home. She was 22.

KENTUCKY: A famous county

ocratic state Rep. John Bel Edwards was elected governor of Louisiana, defeating two-term U.S. Sen. David Vitter, a Republican, in an almost unthinkable upset.

HAWAII: Sun power. A solarpowered airplane that uses no fuel and can remain in the air indefinitely attempted a nearly 22,000-mile, round-the-world voyage — until it fried its batteries in July. Solar Impluse 2’s journey, which began March 9 with a flight from the United Arab Emirates, might continue in April. It’ll be housed on Oahu while repairs are made.

MAINE: Happy ending. Joel Carpenter lives in Portland, Maine, and found the dog of his dreams on petfinder.com. The only problem was she was across the country in a Minnesota shelter. Carpenter could afford to get to Minnesota, but he didn’t have enough money for the ticket home. That’s when strangers raised enough money for the two to return home.

IDAHO: A harrowing tale. John

MARYLAND: Riots in the

Sain thought he would die alone.

While on a solo hunting trip in the Idaho wilderness, the 50year-old snapped two bones in his right leg after an unlucky misstep. After almost four days of dragging himself through the wilderness, two men found him.

ILLINOIS: Laquan McDonald.

Seventeen-year-old Laquan McDonald was shot 16 times by police officer Jason Van Dyke on Oct. 20, 2014 — thirteen of those shots were fired while McDonald was on the ground. You’re reading about this story in 2015 because that’s when explosive video of the shooting was made public.

INDIANA: A ‘religious free-

dom’ law. At the end of March, Republican Gov. Pence signed a law that allows businesses to assert a religious defense if they decline to provide services to a customer. The state later passed an amendment to clarify the bill cannot be used to discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

IOWA: Center of the political

universe. It was Hillary Clinton’s first destination after she kicked off her White House bid in

streets. Freddie Gray, 25, died of a “high-energy injury” that likely occurred when the police van he was riding in suddenly slowed down, an autopsy showed. His death sparked “Justice for Freddie” protests in Baltimore, which later turned violent; a curfew was instituted, and the National Guard was brought in.

MASSACHUSETTS: Deflategate.

Hours after the New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts to reach Super Bowl XLIV, the Deflategate scandal broke.

The NFL investigated whether Patriots employees — with the knowledge of quarterback Tom Brady — had lowered the air pressure of balls used by the team.

MICHIGAN: The Syrian refugee who moved America. A Michigan-bound Syrian refugee who lost his wife and daughter in a deadly attack became a worldwide viral sensation in December after sharing his story with Brandon Stanton, the creator of the popular photo blog “Humans of New York.”

MINNESOTA: Hunter becomes the hunted. Minnesota dentist

teen. The mystery of 19-year-old Jessica Chambers, found on a rural road, burned alive, unraveled throughout 2015. Chambers was doused with gasoline and set afire on Dec. 6, 2014, near Courtland, Miss., and officials spent the ensuing months interviewing more than 150 people.

MISSOURI: About the First Amendment ... Students protesting racism at the University of Missouri saw their efforts lead to the ouster of University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe and University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin.

MONTANA: Bear attack. One

way to survive a grizzly bear attack? Shove your arm down the bear’s throat. That was Chase Dellwo’s technique when a bear thrashed the elk hunter around in the Montana woods.

NEBRASKA: Marijuana. Nebraska and Oklahoma are not fans of Colorado’s legal marijuana system, saying it has created a flood of modern-day bootleggers who are buying pot in Colorado and then illegally crossing state lines. They sued Colorado, asking the Supreme Court to block Colorado’s legal-marijuana system.

NEVADA: High hopes dashed.

What cost $99.95, lasted 36 minutes and probably put you to sleep? The pay-per-view battle royale in Las Vegas between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao on May 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE: A map of the USA? The GOP presidential campaign for Ben Carson shared a map in November that misplaced five New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

NEW JERSEY: ‘The Watcher’ A

family was forced to forgo living in their New Jersey dream home after receiving threatening letters from a stalker called “The Watcher.” The letters taunt the new owners and their children to the point that the family did not move in and is seeking damages for fraud and breach of contract.

NEW MEXICO: Knockout seen

’round the world. New Mexico native Holly Holm became an overnight sensation after doling out a devastating roundhouse kick to UFC superstar Ronda

Rousey’s face.

NEW YORK: It wasn’t “Shaw-

shank.” The escape of two convicted murderers from a maximum-security facility in New York had all the plot points of a hit movie, The Shawshank Redemption. But Richard Matt and David Sweat, who escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility in June, were murderers who wouldn’t hesitate to kill to get away. Nearly three weeks later, Matt was fatally shot. Two days after that, Sweat was shot and taken into custody.

NORTH CAROLINA: Speak in

any language. This holiday season, 70 deaf and hard-ofhearing children from the Charlotte region got to tell Santa everything on their lists.

NORTH DAKOTA: “Deep-lung” breath tests. Can states charge motorists with a crime for refusing to take a breath test on suspicion of driving drunk when police lack a warrant? The Supreme Court will decide, after it said in December it would hear cases out of Minnesota and North Dakota in which drivers were charged with a crime after they refused to take “deep-lung” breath tests.

OHIO: “I didn’t even do nothing.” Samuel DuBose’s final words echoed across the country as a national conversation about race and police brutality churned on. White University of Cincinnati Police officer Ray Tensing said he shot 43-year-old DuBose, an unarmed black man, during a traffic stop after being dragged by DuBose’s vehicle. Then the video changed everything.

OKLAHOMA: Cop found guilty

of serial rape. A former Oklahoma City police officer was convicted in December of sexually assaulting women he preyed upon in a low-income neighborhood he patrolled. A jury convicted Daniel Holtzclaw of four charges of first-degree rape and 14 other counts.

OREGON: Terror strikes. Be-

fore opening fire, Chris Harper Mercer asked students in a classroom if they were Christians. He targeted those who said yes. The 26-year-old gunned down nine people and injured nine more on Oct. 1 at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore., before turning his gun on himself.

PENNSYLVANIA: Deadly Amtrak derailment. The cause of a catastrophic Amtrak crash in Philadelphia that killed eight and injured 200 people on May 12 remains under investigation. The National Transportation Safety

SOUTH DAKOTA: A contro-

versial peak. Harney Peak is a 7,244-foot-high South Dakota summit (once considered for the famous mountain carving of presidents that went to Mount Rushmore). Lakota Indians and their allies are fighting to get the federal government to change the name, which they find offensive.

William S. Harney, its namesake, was an Army general whom Lakota tribes blame for massacring 86 people.

TENNESSEE: Email mix-up

does good. Thad Livingston had never been to Mount Juliet (Tenn.) Elementary School. And he lives about 800 miles away.

But the kids call him their “New Jersey grandfather.” An email blast from the school mistakenly went to Livingston in Eastampton Township, N.J., at the start of the school year. Instead of ignoring it, he started to help with small things he learned the school needed.

TEXAS: The mysterious death

of Sandra Bland. Just what happened to Sandra Bland? It’s the question her family has been asking since her death in a Texas jail cell in July. Authorities say she was arrested for getting confrontational during a traffic stop, went to jail and committed suicide in her cell a few days later.

Her family doesn’t believe it.

UTAH: A 100-year weather event. On Sept. 14, a seasonal storm system dropped heavy rains on mountains between the Grand Canyon and Zion national parks, prompting flash flooding that claimed several lives.

VERMONT: Sanders has a big 2015. The self-described Democratic socialist proved himself a heavy-hitting contender for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 presidential race, going toe-to-toe with front-runner Hillary Clinton.

VIRGINIA: On-air killing leaves nation stunned. Two young journalists at Roanoke’s WDBJ 7-TV were fatally shot on live television by a disgruntled former colleague, who then posted video footage of the crime from his perspective to social media.

WASHINGTON: A white woman identifies as black. This is the saga of Rachel Dolezal, who resigned in June as president of the Spokane, Wash., chapter of the NAACP after it was revealed she lied about her racial identity.

WEST VIRGINIA: Hire your own ‘Wikipedian-in-residence.’ West Virginia University wants to help correct Wikipedia’s gender gap with a one-year Wikipedian-in-residence position designed to increase the number of Wikipedia articles about West Virginia women and gender studies by 25%.

WISCONSIN: Four-mile

stretch of sunflowers. Don Jaquish lost his wife, Babbette, to cancer last year. In her memory, Don planted a 41⁄2-mile ribbon of sunflowers along both sides of Wisconsin State Road 85. Millions of people saw Babbette’s flowers — in person and online.

WYOMING: Memorable LGBT

law passes. In 1998, 21-year-old University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime in Laramie. Seventeen years later, the town where he died adopted a non-discrimination ordinance.

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MONEYLINE FORMER SHKRELI FIRM SEEKS CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY The pharmaceutical firm that booted controversial CEO Martin Shkreli has filed for federal bankruptcy court protection. San Francisco-based KaloBios Pharmaceuticals listed 100 to 199 creditors and estimated liabilities of $1 million to $10 million in the Chapter 11 filing Tuesday. The company estimated a similar amount of assets in the filing.

Shkreli was ousted by KaloBios following his Dec. 17 indictment on securities fraud charges allegedly linked to other companies.

S&P 500 OUTLOOK Predictions for the S&P 500 stock index next year range from a gain of less than 2% to a rise of more than 14%.

2016 % change Strategist target from ’15 Tony Dwyer 2360 +14.4% Thomas Lee 2325 +12.7% Jonathan Golub 2300 +11.5% Julian Emanuel 2275 +10.3% David Bianco 2250 +9.0% Gina Martin Adams 2245 +8.8% Michael Kurtz 2245 +8.8% Vincent Delisle 2200 +6.6% Jonathan Glionna 2200 +6.6% Savita 2200 +6.6% Subramanian JP Morgan Dubravko 2200 +6.6% Lakos-Bujas Citigroup Tobias Levkovich 2200 +6.6% Jefferies Sean Darby 2180 +5.7% Morgan Stanley Adam Parker 2175 +5.4% BMO Brian Belski 2100 +1.8% Goldman Sachs David Kostin 2100 +1.8% Stifel Nicolaus Barry Bannister 2100 +1.8% Firm Canaccord Fundstrat RBC UBS Deutsche Bank Wells Fargo Nomura Scotiabank Barclays BofA

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Switzerland bank Julius Baer is settling a tax evasion case involving American clients.

SWISS BANK NEARS $547M DEAL OVER U.S. TAX PROBE Swiss bank Julius Baer on Wednesday said it expects to pay $547.25 million to settle a U.S. investigation of evidence it helped wealthy American clients evade U.S. taxes. The announcement in Zurich said Julius Baer, Switzerland’s fourth-largest private bank, has reached an “agreement in principle” with the office of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. However, the bank said the anticipated settlement is subject to a U.S. Department of Justice review. Dozens of Swiss banks have reached non-prosecution agreements in which they’ve collectively paid hundreds of millions of dollars to the Department of Justice and turned over information about U.S. clients to resolve investigations of suspected offshore tax evasion.

PENDING HOME SALES HIT LOWEST IN 10 MONTHS Fewer people signed contracts to purchase homes in November, as the real estate market appears to have cooled after sales gains for much of 2015. The National Association of Realtors says its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index fell 0.9% to 106.9 last month. It was the lowest reading in 10 months.

Still, the index has risen 2.7% from a year ago. Steady hiring and low mortgage rates lifted home sales for much of this year.

But the pace of buying slowed after the end of the summer, with inventories tight and home values rising faster than incomes.

DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVG. 17,850 17,800 17,750

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17,721

4:00 p.m.

17,604

17,700 17,650 17,600

WEDNESDAY MARKETS INDEX

Nasdaq composite S&P 500 T- note, 10-year yield Oil, light sweet crude Euro (dollars per euro) Yen per dollar

CLOSE

CHG

5065.85 2063.36 2.30% $36.83 $1.0924 120.55

y 42.09 y 15.00 y 0.01 y 2.31 y 0.0015 x 0.16

SOURCES USA TODAY RESEARCH, MARKETWATCH.COM

USA SNAPSHOTS©

Average CD yields As of Wednesday: 6-month

This week Last week Year ago 0.16% 0.16% 0.16% 1-year

This week Last week Year ago 0.27% 0.27% 0.27% 21⁄2-year

This week Last week Year ago 0.45% 0.44% 0.41% 5-year

This week Last week Year ago 0.85% 0.85% 0.86% Find more interest rates at rates.usatoday.com.

Source Bankrate.com JAE YANG AND VERONICA BRAVO, USA TODAY

2215

+7.3%

NOTE: TARGET LEVELS BASED ON S&P 500 LEVEL OF 2072.

SOURCES: BLOOMBERG; USA TODAY RESEARCH

JULIUS BAER

JUSTIN LANE, EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY

Predictions for 2016 run the gamut, but Wall Street stock strategists don’t see a bear market, or 20% drop.

UP, BUT NOT UP, UP AND AWAY A review of year-end 2016 price targets suggests Wall Street bull will chug into eighth year but at much slower speed Adam Shell @adamshell USA TODAY

Wondering where the suddenly erratic U.S. stock market is headed in 2016?

First, the good news: Not a single Wall Street stock strategist is calling for a bear market, or 20% drop. If they are right, the bull market will turn 7 in March, and stocks — which have tripled in value since March 2009 — will keep chugging higher. What’s more, “flat” may not necessarily be “the new up,” as one pundit predicts. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index could post returns that eclipse its long-term average gain of 10%, a bull says.

Now the not-so-good news: There’s a chance investors will see a replay of 2015, and the market could again trade sideways and deliver flat returns.

That’s the takeaway from yearend 2016 S&P 500 price targets from 17 Wall Street strategists.

The predictions range from a high of 2360 — or 14.4% above Wednesday’s close of 2063 — to a low of 2100, which equates to a gain of just 1.8%. The S&P 500 is up just 0.2% in 2015 with one trading day left in the year.

The average 2016 price target of 2215 — which is lower than the average 2015 price target of 2225 — would add up to a solid but unspectacular return of 7%. Potential headwinds next year include more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, tepid global growth, the U.S. presidential election and a

Predicting where the stock market will end in any given year is an annual Wall Street rite. It’s part art, part science — with questionable accuracy but an undeniable appeal to investors. still-strong dollar and weak commodity prices.

Predicting where the stock market will end in any given year is an annual Wall Street rite. It’s an exercise that’s part art, part science — with questionable accuracy but an undeniable appeal to investors.

Wall Street’s predictions at the start of 2015 fared poorly. The average price target for this year was 2225 (or a gain of 8.1%), which was overly optimistic. The most accurate predictions for 2015 came from David Kostin of Goldman Sachs and Jonathan Glionna of Barclays, who both had year-end targets of 2100, just a tad above Wednesday’s close of 2063.

The 2100 level is also the lowest forecast for 2016. The call for a flat market again next year is shared by Kostin (who says “flat is the new up”), Barry Bannister of Stifel Nicolaus and Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets.

Since average returns aren’t sexy, let’s look at the most bullish — and most conservative — forecasts.

THE OPTIMIST’S CALL

Tony Dwyer, equity strategist at Canaccord Genuity, sees the S&P 500 finishing 2016 at 2360, or 14.4% higher than Wednesday’s close. (Dwyer was also the most bullish forecaster at the start of 2015 with a target of 2340.)

Dwyer is betting that Fed rate hikes won’t result in major headwinds, like an even stronger dollar. The Fed says it plans on raising rates at a “measured” pace next year after hiking rates a quarter-point in mid-December, its first increase since 2006.

Dwyer’s work shows that following rate-hike cycles in 1994 and 2004, the dollar declined more than 10% after an initial spike. A rising dollar acted as a headwind for stocks in 2015, as it hurt the competitiveness of U.S. companies abroad.

“Expect a weak U.S. dollar following rate hike,” Dwyer said in a recent report.

A decline in the dollar will pave the way for a rebound in commodities, Dwyer believes.

“That should lead to (a) ramp (up) in oil and copper prices,” Dwyer noted, as it did following rate-hike cycles in 1994 and 2004.

“This is important to the stock market because of the pressure weak commodities has put on credit markets,” Dwyer wrote.

“Dramatic improvement in energy and basic industry corporate credit should go a long way in aiding the upside for equities.”

Dwyer also thinks fears in credit markets are “overblown” and are not suggesting a recession is coming.

THE SKEPTIC’S CALL

It’s not that Brian Belski, chief investment strategist at BMO Capital Markets, is losing faith in his big call — namely that the U.S. stock market is in year seven of a 20-year secular, or long-term, bull run. What he is saying is that the S&P 500 will likely see a “cycle high” and suffer a “corrective phase” in 2016 that will leave the S&P 500 virtually unchanged at 2100.

“2016 could likely be bumpy,” Belski warned in his 2016 Outlook.

“U.S. stocks are overdue for a respite,” he wrote. He believes investors will have to cope with a new investment reality: a U.S. central bank that is raising interest rates and reducing stimulus in the system.

Says Belski: “We believe the changing tone of monetary policy will force investors … to transition away from strategies that have depended on momentum, macro analysis and returns biased” by Fed stimulus, such as its bond-buying program and 0% rate policy.

Puerto Rico’s money woes get even worse Won’t be able to pay $37.3M it owes to bondholders Monday Nathan Bomey @NathanBomey USA TODAY

Puerto Rico is set to tumble deeper into default from its crushing debt load Monday when it is expected to fail to meet a deadline to make payments to two major creditors.

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García Padilla told reporters Wednesday that the island will not pay $37.3 million owed to bondholders Monday and will begin withholding cash from a trust fund devoted to future payments.

The move heightens tensions between the U.S. territory and its creditors and adds a fresh layer of urgency to the debate in Washington over how to resolve the island’s debt crisis.

It comes about five months af-

ter Puerto Rico first defaulted on $57.3 million in debt, delivering a sharp jolt to the municipal credit markets that long funded the island’s borrowing binge.

For years, Puerto Rico’s population has been contracting amid an economic crisis, heavy taxation, inefficient government and soaring debt bills. The island, whose residents are U.S. citizens, is facing some $71 billion in bond debt and an estimated $44 billion unfunded pension shortfall, according to U.S. Treasury Department estimates.

García Padilla on Wednesday reiterated his call for Congress to create a new legal framework for the island to negotiate with its creditors. He has previously called on lawmakers to open Chapter 9 bankruptcy to Puerto Rican municipalities.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, RWis., has committed to addressing the matter in the first quarter of 2016, García Padilla said on a conference call.

García Padilla said the island

JIM WATSON, AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro García Padilla has asked Congress to intervene.

would not make two specific payments owed Monday: $35.9 million to the Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority and $1.4 million owed to the

Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp.

The island will meet its other obligations, including $328.7 million in general obligation bonds and $383 million in debt for which past cash flow was already committed. About half of the general obligation bonds were paid under a controversial provision in the island’s constitution.

Bond insurers Ambac Assurance and Financial Guaranty Insurance Company blasted Puerto Rico’s budgetary maneuvers — including a decision to use rum taxes as payment on certain obligations — as “illegal.”

“We are gravely concerned by this improper act, which violates numerous statutory and state and federal constitutional provisions,” Ambac executive chairman Nader Tavakoli and FGIC senior managing director Derek M. Donnelly said Tuesday in a letter to the governor.

The Obama administration has expressed support for a Congressional push to provide debt-relief capacity to the island.

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AMERICA’S MARKETS What to watch Adam Shell @adamshell USA TODAY

The last trading day in 2015 for the Dow and S&P 500 is akin to a winner-take-all Game 7. The reason: Both well-known U.S. stock indexes are in danger of posting their first negative year of returns since the dark days of 2008, when the Dow plunged nearly 34% and the S&P 500 cratered almost 39% amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

It’s going to be a close call for both indexes. Heading into Thursday’s finale on Wall Street, the broad Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index is clinging to a gain of 0.22% for the year.

And the blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average, home to 30 of the USA’s most iconic companies, is down 1.2% in 2015 — and will

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-117.11

-15.00

INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE

CHANGE: -.7% YTD: -219.20 YTD % CHG: -1.2%

CLOSE: 17,603.87 PREV. CLOSE: 17,720.98 RANGE: 17,588.87-17,714.13

NASDAQ

COMP

-42.09

COMPOSITE

CHANGE: -.8% YTD: +329.79 YTD % CHG: +7.0%

CLOSE: 5,065.85 PREV. CLOSE: 5,107.94 RANGE: 5,065.69-5,102.35

-10.88

CLOSE: 2,063.36 PREV. CLOSE: 2,078.36 RANGE: 2,061.97-2,076.80

RUSSELL 2000 INDEX

CHANGE: -.9% YTD: -55.05 YTD % CHG: -4.6%

CLOSE: 1,149.64 PREV. CLOSE: 1,160.52 RANGE: 1,149.16-1,160.38

S&P 500’S BIGGEST GAINERS/LOSERS GAINERS

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75.88

+1.75

+2.4

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Sealed Air (SEE) 44.93 Nearly evens December as fund manager buys.

+.60

+1.4

+5.9

First Solar (FSLR) Price target increased at Cowen, shares follow.

66.99

+.58

+.9

+50.2

CSRA (CSRA) Extends winning streak since consensus buy.

29.85

+.26

+.9

-6.4

Valero Energy (VLO) Heads back to month’s high after solid rating.

71.58

+.49

+.7

+44.6

Company (ticker symbol)

Mallinckrodt (MNK) Buys three drugs from Medicines and expands.

Tesoro (TSO) Gets buy rating, up another day.

5-day avg.: 6-month avg.: Largest holding: Most bought: Most sold:

-3.55 -6.77 AAPL CCO DVN

-23.4

AGGRESSIVE 71% or more in equities

5-day avg.: 6-month avg.: Largest holding: Most bought: Most sold:

5-day avg.: 6-month avg.: Largest holding: Most bought: Most sold:

-1.44 -8.42 AAPL AAPL AAPL

114.03

+.68

+.6

-4.2

AbbVie (ABBV) Prescription volume in HCV market rises.

59.80

+.35

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-8.6

105.86

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+18.5

98.06

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Price

$ Chg

6.30

-.46

-6.8

-76.9

22.94

-1.62

-6.6

-57.1

7.78

-.46

-5.6

-77.0

Marathon Oil (MRO) Hits 2015 low in trailing sector.

12.38

-.65

-5.0

-56.2

NRG Energy (NRG) Turns December into losing one as sector suffers.

11.09

-.46

-4.0

-58.8

30.28

-1.24

-3.9

-40.2

Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) Reverses gain as oil drops.

17.01

-.69

-3.9

-42.6

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Weaker oil, higher inventories.

4.40

-.18

-3.9

-77.5

Devon Energy (DVN) Stock drops on falling oil prices.

31.00

-1.24

-3.8

-49.4

Kinder Morgan (KMI) Loses four consecutive days as terminals shut.

14.54

-.56

-3.7

-65.6

Southwestern Energy (SWN) Shares drop on plummeting oil prices.

Range Resources (RRC) Rising inventories drag sector.

Consol Energy (CNX) Shares follow drop in oil.

Tenet Healthcare (THC) Shares drop as investors become bearish.

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The drug company will buy three hemostasis drugs from the Medi- $80 Price: $75.88 cines Co. Mallinckrodt will pay a Chg: $1.75 total of $410 million for the drugs % chg: 2.4% Day’s high/low: Recothrom Thrombin topical, Pre- $60 veleak and Raplixa.

Dec. 2 $77.24/$74.15

Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack

Price: $18.39 Chg: -$0.55 % chg: -2.9% Day’s high/low: $18.43/$18.36

Carl Icahn was designated the winner in the takeover duel for the auto services chain after Bridgestone declined to top his offer.

Fund, ranked by size Vanguard 500Adml Vanguard TotStIAdm Vanguard InstIdxI Vanguard TotStIdx Vanguard InstPlus Fidelity Contra American Funds GrthAmA m Vanguard TotIntl American Funds IncAmerA m American Funds CapIncBuA m

Chg. -1.37 -0.38 -1.35 -0.37 -1.35 -0.65 -0.33 -0.12 -0.10 -0.34

4wk 1 -0.6% -1.1% -0.6% -1.1% -0.6% -0.3% -0.7% -1.3% -0.6% -0.6%

YTD 1 +2.3% +1.3% +2.3% +1.2% +2.4% +7.6% +6.2% -3.6% -0.9% -2.2%

Ticker SPY EEM UGAZ GDX VXX USO UWTI EWJ AMLP IWM

Close 205.93 32.29 2.24 13.66 19.62 10.93 3.89 12.24 11.52 114.04

Chg. -1.47 -0.51 -0.23 -0.29 +0.55 -0.33 -0.37 -0.07 -0.08 -1.16

% Chg -0.7% -1.6% -9.3% -2.1% +2.9% -2.9% -8.7% -0.6% -0.7% -1.0%

%YTD +0.2% -17.8% -88.7% -25.7% -37.7% -46.3% -92.0% +8.9% -34.2% -4.7%

INTEREST RATES

MORTGAGE RATES

Type Prime lending Federal funds 3 mo. T-bill 5 yr. T-note 10 yr. T-note

Type 30 yr. fixed 15 yr. fixed 1 yr. ARM 5/1 ARM

Close 6 mo ago 3.50% 3.25% 0.36% 0.14% 0.14% 0.01% 1.79% 1.65% 2.30% 2.35%

Close 6 mo ago 3.93% 4.23% 3.15% 3.21% 2.84% 2.70% 3.48% 3.34%

SOURCE: BANKRATE.COM

COMMODITIES

SOURCE: BLOOMBERG AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Commodities Close Prev.

Cattle (lb.)

1.33 1.30 Corn (bushel) 3.59 3.63 Gold (troy oz.)

1,060.30 1,077.50 Hogs, lean (lb.) .60 .59 Natural Gas (Btu.) 2.21 2.37 Oil, heating (gal.)

1.08 1.13 Oil, lt. swt. crude (bar.)

36.60 37.87 Silver (troy oz.)

13.81 13.92 Soybeans (bushel) 8.76 8.70 Wheat (bushel) 4.70 4.76

Chg. +0.03 -0.04 -17.20 +0.01 -0.16 -0.05 -1.27 -0.11 +0.06 -0.06

% Chg. +2.2% -1.0% -0.7% +1.1% -6.6% -4.5% -3.4% -0.6% +0.6% -1.3%

% YTD -19.7% -9.6% -10.4% -26.4% -23.4% -41.6% -31.3% -11.3% -14.1% -20.4%

FOREIGN CURRENCIES Currency per dollar British pound Canadian dollar Chinese yuan Euro Japanese yen Mexican peso

Close .6745 1.3901 6.4891 .9154 120.55 17.3950

Prev. .6744 1.3823 6.4824 .9142 120.39 17.2496

6 mo. ago .6357 1.2494 6.1976 .8973 122.33 15.7090

Yr. ago .6428 1.1603 6.2017 .8228 119.55 14.7312

FOREIGN MARKETS Country Frankfurt Hong Kong Japan (Nikkei) London Mexico City

Close 10,743.01 21,882.15 19,033.71 6,274.05 43,012.37

$18.39

$20

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Dec. 2

Prev.

10,860.14 21,999.62 18,982.23 6,314.57 43,391.78

Dec. 30

$22.23 Dec. 30

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NAV 190.27 51.26 188.39 51.25 188.40 99.96 41.62 14.60 20.35 56.26

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Dec. 30

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The social network made minor $30 tweaks to its policy detailing what qualifies as harassment or “hateful conduct.” The company says it may also reach out to any users tweet- $20 Dec. 2 ing about harming themselves.

Price: $22.23 Chg: -$0.24 % chg: -1.1% Day’s high/low: $22.94/$22.21

$75.88

4-WEEK TREND

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TOP 10 EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS

SL Green Realty (SLG) Dividend increase reflects solid cash flow.

F5 Networks (FFIV) Leads market as it absorbs Cisco’s clients.

-2.00 -7.90 AAPL AAPL AINV

MODERATE 51%-70% equities

TOP 10 MUTUAL FUNDS

Accenture (ACN) Shares up as market shares gains.

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need to rally more than 219.20 points to finish the year in the black.

The sideways price action on Wall Street was correctly forecast at the start of 2015 by two stock strategists. David Kostin of Goldman Sachs and Jonathan Glionna of Barclays both predicted a relatively “flat” year for U.S. stocks.

Both kicked off the year touting S&P 500 year-end 2015 price targets of 2100. The broad market gauge closed 5-dayWednesday avg.: -1.69at 2063.36, less6-month than 2avg.: percentage -15.87 points belowLargest their identical holding: bearAAPL ish targets. Most bought: AAPL Wall Street, ofsold: course, is SUNE rootMost ing for a big rally on the final day of 2015. The reason? An up year for stocks sends a more positive message to investors than gloomy headlines trumpeting the first down year for stocks since 2008.

Game on! The bulls and bears face off Thursday on Wall Street.

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Change -117.13 -117.47 +51.48 -40.52 -379.41

%Chg. -1.1% -0.5% +0.3% -0.6% -0.9%

YTD % +9.6% -7.3% +9.1% -4.5% -0.3%

SOURCES: MORNINGSTAR, DOW JONES INDEXES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Even in bad times, bonds are a stable choice Q: How bad can a bond crash get?

Matt Krantz

mkrantz@usatoday.com USA TODAY

A: Investors are understandably worried about the bond market. If you’ve ever turned a heat lamp on a snowman, you’ve seen what higher interest rates can do to bond prices.

Given how well bond prices have held up in recent years, there is nervousness about how long the ride will last. Even Warren Buffett warned about a potential bond bubble years ago. The Federal Reserve’s move to hike short-term interest rates for the first time in a decade has put bond investors on warning.

Bonds with the lowest credit ratings are already in trouble. The iShares iBoxx High Yield exchange traded fund had lost more than 10% of its value in late December from its highest point over the past 12 months. Bonds with the lowest credit ratings tend to be much more volatile than the broad bond market.

A bad year for bonds is nowhere near as frightening as a bad year for stocks.

The worst year on record for long-term Treasuries was in the financial crisis in 2009 when they dropped 14.9%, Morningstar says. Intermediate-term Treasuries’ worst year was the 5.1% decline in 1994, Morningstar says. Even the worst year for corporate bonds, in 1969, was just a 8.1% decline. Compare those losses to the 43.3% total loss of the Standard & Poor’s 500 in 1931, and you can see why bonds remain a good choice for stability.

Pep Boys confirms Icahn bid a winner over Bridgestone Kevin McCoy @kmccoynyc USA TODAY

Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack designated Carl Icahn the winner in the takeover duel for the auto services chain Wednesday after Bridgestone declined to top the activist investor’s $18.50a-share offer.

Philadelphia-based Pep Boys said it terminated the previously announced acquisition deal with Bridgestone Retail Operations, a U.S. unit of Japan tire maker Bridgestone, and signed a merger

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Carl Icahn also owns Auto Plus.

agreement with a subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises, the New York billionaire’s holding company.

Pep Boys shares closed 2.90% lower at $18.39 on Wednesday, dipping below the share price of

Icahn’s winning offer after soaring above the bid in Tuesday trading, apparently in anticipation of a higher bid from Bridgestone.

Icahn Enterprises simultaneously paid Bridgestone a $39.5 million termination fee on behalf of Pep Boys, the auto services company said.

The all-cash transaction is not contingent on financing and values Pep Boys at $1.031 billion in aggregate value. The deal has been unanimously approved by the director boards of both companies and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016.

Pep Boys operates 800 auto

service and tire centers or super centers in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Icahn in a written statement said he would link the company with Auto Plus, the rival auto parts and services chain with 270 U.S. locations that his company acquired in June. “We have been actively looking for an excellent synergistic acquisition opportunity like Pep Boys, which has enormous growth potential, strong brand recognition and well-known, best-in-class customer service,” he said.

Pep Boys CEO Scott Sider in a separate statement said the transaction provides new oppor-

tunities to company employees and “delivers outstanding value to Pep Boys’ shareholders.”

Pep Boys investors, including Icahn, who in early December disclosed a 12.1% stake in the company, have benefited from a nearly 93% year-to-date value gain in the firm’s shares.

The outcome likely signals continued change for Pep Boys, said Jefferies financial analyst Bret Jordan. He predicted Icahn could seek a buyer for the company’s auto service division while combining and keeping the higher-growth retail operations of Pep Boys and Auto Plus.

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HOW WAS YOUR DAY? GOOD DAY CAROLE KING Aretha Franklin’s performance of King’s ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ went viral after the Kennedy Center Honors aired.

“OMG, she’s playing the piano!!”

King tweeted Wednesday.

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BAD DAY KRIS JENNER Billy Eichner compares the reality TV matriarch to Pinocchio’s father, Geppetto, in tonight’s ‘Billy on the Street’ season finale on truTV.

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Bill Cosby arrives Wednesday in Elkins Park, Pa., to face a criminal charge after months of mounting accusations against him.

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Bill Cosby saga takes a monumental turn ‘The beginning of the beginning of the end,’ expert says Maria Puente USA TODAY

Bill Cosby’s arraignment on a criminal charge of aggravated indecent assault Wednesday represents a seismic shift in the scandal involving the comedian, experts say.

“In the past there was deniability, and his attorneys could say he has never been charged criminally,” says veteran publicist Howard Bragman, founder of Fifteen Minutes Public Relations. “All of a sudden the stakes have changed, and he could end up in jail” at age 78.

It’s the first time, after 14 months of mounting scandal, that Cosby has been charged in a criminal court in a case involving one of the nearly 60 women who say Cosby drugged or sexually assaulted them or both in episodes dating back to the mid-1960s.

Cosby pleaded not guilty in

court in Elkins Park, Pa., posted $1 million bail (paying 10% as called for in state law) and turned over his passport as a condition for being released.

“It’s the beginning of the beginning of the end,” says Jerry Reisman, a partner at the Long Island firm of Reisman, Peirez, Reisman and Capobianco, “because it is the first criminal action against him, and it’s a very serious charge. The question is whether this case will stick.”

Neither Cosby nor prosecutors will have an easy time at trial, Reisman says, if for nothing else but the lapse of time and the lapse of memories over what will be a dozen years by the time the case is heard by a jury.

When former Temple University employee Andrea Constand first accused Cosby in 2005 of drugging and assaulting her at his home in Montgomery County, Pa., in 2004, the prosecutor declined to bring charges for lack of evidence.

But now, with a 12-year statute of limitations looming at the end of January, Constand’s case has been reopened. (She said she was grateful to the Pennsylvania pros-

ecutors and police for bringing the case but otherwise declined further comment.)

It is possible that documents and depositions from the civil suit Constand and Cosby settled in 2006 could be used in the criminal case, including a damaging deposition in which Cosby acknowledged a pattern of obtaining drugs to give to women he sought for sex.

“It’s going to be Cosby’s word against hers at trial,” Reisman says. The other accusations against Cosby “are not technically relevant in this criminal case; however, it’s going to be very hard to find a juror unaware of them.”

Can Cosby get a fair trial given that it might be difficult to find impartial jurors?

“I would seriously question any juror who has not heard about the allegations against Cosby,” says defense attorney Stuart Slotnick, who specializes in white-collar-crime cases. “Only those who have not lived on this planet will be ignorant of the charges. Getting a fair and impartial jury will be difficult, but it can be done.”

It’s also possible Deputy Dis-

trict Attorney Kevin Steele will take the Cosby case to a grand jury for an indictment to help bolster his case. But a grand jury also could dismiss the case, Reisman said.

The lawyers who represent some of Cosby’s accusers praised the criminal charge and arrest, starting with his most vociferous legal foe, Gloria Allred, the crusading women’s rights lawyer who represents 29 accusers, and her daughter, Lisa Bloom, who represents ex-model and Cosby accuser Janice Dickinson.

“I am very happy that this day has finally come,” Allred said at a news conference in her Los Angeles office. “Mr. Cosby deserves a fair trial, but so does Andrea Constand and the people of the state of Pennsylvania.”

But no matter what happens in criminal court, Bragman says, Cosby is in for more pain and humiliation.

“He’s already convicted in the court of public opinion. It’s Bill Cosby’s House of Pain, and it’s a very tragic ending to what was once a great American story.”

Cosby “has no reputation anymore,” Reisman says.

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Thanks to a major boost from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the North American box office passed $11 billion for the first time ever Tuesday.

The Force Awakens added significantly to the final haul, earning $600.9 million to date in North America, according to estimates from Rentrak tracking service.

But it was the last in string of 2015 box office hits that made up the record total, which Rentrak estimates will be $11.1 billion at year’s end.

“Star Wars was huge, but it’s been an amazing movie year,” says Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Rentrak.

“There were records broken every month of the year, starting in January with American Sniper and then Fifty Shades of Grey and so on.”

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The Force Awakens has crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide.

The $11 billion mark beats the previous record of $10.9 billion in 2013 and was a significant increase over 2014’s disappointing $10.4 billion. A few factors: uThe opening-weekend record was broken twice in 2015, starting with Jurassic World,

which opened in June to $208.8 million ($652 million total). That opening was squashed in December by The Force Awakens, which opened with $248 million. uClint Eastwood’s American Sniper set the tone for the year as it posted the biggest January de-

but for a national release with $89.3 million ($350 million total). uFifty Shades of Grey landed the biggest February opening ever with $85.2 million ($166 million total). uFurious 7 scored the biggest April opening ever with $147.2 million ($353 million total). uAvengers: Age of Ultron kicked off summer with a $191.3 million debut in May ($459 million total) to make it one of the top five opening weekends of all time.

Despite optimistic predictions going into 2015, there was some doubt that the box office record would be broken during the lean months of September and October, says Jeff Bock, box office analyst for Exhibitor Relations.

“And it wasn’t a foregone conclusion that Star Wars was going to be the box office beast everyone hoped it would be,” Bock says. “This proves people are willing to pay a premium price for those big blockbusters.”

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Self rates Big 12 ‘a monster’ It’s usually a tough sell convincing rabid fans of the Kansas University basketball program that RPI, a computer ranking on which members of the NCAA tournament selection committee rely way too heavily, is utter hogwash.

The RPI is weighted far too heavily upon strength of schedule and not enough on actual performance.

Since Kansas regularly plays such a killer schedule, the RPI, with rare exceptions, ranks Kansas either just about right or too high.

Now that the Kansas fan base has more reason to be more open-minded, let me repeat it one more time: RPI stands for Really Poor Index.

Disagree?

Kansas, which will be ranked No. 1 in the nation Monday if it doesn’t lose Saturday to Baylor in Allen Fieldhouse, ranks 20th in the RPI. So can we all just say RIP to the RPI and never reference it again as proof of anything?

Any ranking that puts Kansas 20th isn’t worth consulting to see where the Big 12 ranks as a conference. Better idea: Add up the total points in the Associated Press poll for conference members, divide that number by the number of confernce members and see which league has the highest number.

Based on that formula, which includes points for schools that received votes but didn’t make the top 25, the Big 12 comes out on top and it’s not even close.

The rankings: 1. Big 12, 467.5; 2. Big East, 384.6; 3.

Big 10, 277.6; 4. ACC, 185.1; 5. Pac-12 (116.8); 6. SEC (108.9); 7. AAC (80.4); 8.

WCC (4.5); 9. A-10 (3.0); 10.

MAAC (1.0).

Kansas coach Bill Self didn’t have to consult any computer rankings or polls to articulate what the Jayhawks are about to stare down in an attempt to win a 12th consecutive conference title.

“It’s a monster,” Self said of the Big 12. “The best way to have the best chance to win it is to hold serve at home and go knock some people off on the road, but in this particular instance I think that there will be a lot of home losses by a lot of teams just because the competition’s so good.”

Kansas is No. 2 in the AP poll, joined by No. 3 Oklahoma, No. 11 Iowa State, No. 19 West Virginia and No. 23 Baylor. Texas Tech and Texas also received votes.

The 15-member ACC is the only other conference with five members in the top 25 (5. Virginia, 7. North Carolina, 13. Miami, 15. Duke, 18.

Louisville) with five members in the top 25. The Big East, a 10-team conference, has four schools in the top 25 (6. Xavier, 9. Butler, 12.

Providence, 16. Villanova).

“You bring a top 20 team into your house, they can beat you,” Self said. “We’ve got 19 games left until the postseason and all 19 are high-major, real games. I mean, they’re real games.”

KU’s talent, depth and experience will come in handy during what should be an extremely entertaining grind.

Stepping up John Young/Journal-World Photo

LAWRENCE HIGH FANS ERUPT IN CELEBRATION WHILE ANTHONY HARVEY JR. lets out a yell after draining a three-pointer during the Lions’ victory against Free State on Dec. 18 at LHS.

Harvey giving Lions big lift

By Bobby Nightengale bnightengale@ljworld.com

During the starting lineup introductions before every Lawrence High boys basketball game, senior Anthony Harvey Jr. will say a prayer and point a finger to the sky when he hears his name called out by the public-address announcer.

It’s a quick tribute before he jumps off the bench, slaps hands with teammates and runs onto the floor.

Stepping into a starting role this season, the 5-foot-10

guard has blossomed on the court. He’s helped the Lions to a 5-1 record and No. 5 ranking in Class 6A, averaging 12.2 points per game before winter break.

In the past, Harvey was a backup point guard and known as a sharpshooter off of the bench. Now he’s a team leader and a big reason the Lions have raced out to a quick start.

“I feel like I’ve stepped up in more of a way than just shooting,” Harvey said.

“I’m doing more. I’m driving, getting people open. I’m

rebounding the ball more than I ever have in a season already. And I think my defense is getting better.”

Harvey is an emotional leader on the court. He doesn’t hesitate to pump up the crowd following made shots. He’s always talking, whether he is encouraging his teammates or joking with officials. That’s always been his style since he was a young kid.

Before the first game of the season against Emporia, LHS boys basketball coach Mike Lewis sat Harvey down and

reminded him, “You be you.”

Lewis didn’t want him to play outside of his comfort zone.

“He can’t put any weight on his shoulders in terms of scoring,” Lewis said. “He has to take the responsibility of being a senior, and run with that. And that has a lot more to do with leadership and composure and the bigger picture than just scoring points.”

In the last offseason, Harvey never stopped playing basketball throughout the Please see HARVEY, page 3C

Graham’s touch sparks Jayhawks hind at halftime,” KU coach Bill Kansas University sophSelf said of omore guard Devonté the 6-footGraham went 3-of-5 from 2 Raleigh, three-point land, his teamNorth Caromates 0-for-5 in the first lina, native half of Tuesday’s 78-53 vicscoring nine tory over UC Irvine in Allen Graham points as Fieldhouse.

KU took a “Fortunately for us, narrow 28-26 lead into the Devonté made three shots break. or we would have been beOne of Graham’s threes

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erased a 17-15 deficit, another cut a 26-22 deficit to one point.

“We were struggling knocking down shots the whole game. Luckily a couple fell for me,” Graham said. The Jayhawks hit five of 17 threes to UC Irvine’s two of 15.

“Guys were telling me to keep shooting. I was able to knock some down,” Graham added.

Graham didn’t score the second half while taking two shots, but did dish three assists compared to none the first 20 minutes.

“I told Devonté at the start of the second half, ‘You have not impacted the game, (not impacted) your teammates at all. You have no assists,’” Self said.

“We didn’t attack their

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KU women fall to Oklahoma J-W Staff Reports

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— Tom Keegan appears OKLAHOMA’S KAYLON WILLIAMS, LEFT, drives on The Drive, Sunday nights past Kansas’ Tyler Johnson on Wednesday night in Norman, Oklahoma. on WIBW-TV.

Norman, Okla. — Kansas University’s women’s basketball team shot 31 percent from the field and was outrebounded by 17 in a 67-44 loss to Oklahoma in the Big 12 opener for both teams Wednesday night at Noble Center.

The Jayhawks (5-7 overall, 0-1 Big 12) were led by Kylee Kopatich with 12 points and five rebounds.

Kaylon Williams had 21 points and nine rebounds for the 18th-ranked Sooners (10-2, 1-0).

The Jayhawks came with-

in four points of Oklahoma in the third quarter after trailing by 10 at halftime. But the Sooners went on a 17-1 run to put the game away.

“Well, I thought when we cut it to four, they took their effort and toughness to another level,” KU coach Brandon Schneider said.

“They got out in transition and they were really starting to get on the offensive glass. To give up 17 secondchance points is way too many. We’ve got to do a better job of getting a body on a body. They just played harder in some situations. I thought our ones and twos

fell asleep, not covering in transition, and they had some runouts. That was really the difference.”

Chayla Cheadle scored nine points and Tyler Johnson scored eight for KU. “I thought Chayla Cheadle played much better,” Schneider said. “I was really proud of her. I thought Jayde Christopher did some good things. Tyler (Johnson), obviously, finished around the basket.”

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Magic 100, Nets 93 Orlando, Fla. — Nik Vucevic had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Orlando rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

Evan Fournier added 17 points and five assists for Orlando, which has won seven of nine. Vucevic has scored 20 or more points in seven straight games.

The Magic trailed for most of the second half, but used a 9-0 run late in the third quarter to cut into what had been a double-digit deficit. Then they outscored the Nets 32-20 in the final period.

BROOKLYN (93) Johnson 3-8 0-0 7, Young 5-7 6-6 16, Lopez 7-18 10-12 24, Jack 2-11 1-1 5, Bogdanovic 9-17 1-1 20, Ellington 3-6 2-2 9, Larkin 0-3 0-0 0, Robinson 2-4 0-0 4, Reed 3-5 0-0 6, Bargnani 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 35-83 20-22 93.

ORLANDO (100) Harris 5-13 2-3 12, Frye 3-7 0-0 8, Vucevic 9-18 2-2 20, Payton 0-0 0-0 0, Fournier 5-12 4-4 17, Napier 2-4 2-2 7, Nicholson 3-5 0-0 6, Smith 2-3 2-2 6, Oladipo 3-11 4-4 12, Gordon 3-5 3-4 10, Dedmon 1-3 0-0 2, Hezonja 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 36-82 19-21 100.

Brooklyn 26 26 21 20 — 93 Orlando 26 19 23 32—100 Three-Point Goals-Brooklyn 3-20 (Ellington 1-4, Johnson 1-5, Bogdanovic 1-6, Lopez 0-1, Jack 0-4), Orlando 9-26 (Fournier 3-8, Frye 2-5, Oladipo 2-5, Gordon 1-1, Napier 1-2, Nicholson 0-1, Hezonja 0-1, Harris 0-3). ReboundsBrooklyn 42 (Lopez 15), Orlando 56 (Vucevic 9). Assists-Brooklyn 23 (Jack 10), Orlando 21 (Fournier 5). Total Fouls-Brooklyn 18, Orlando 18. A-18,397 (18,500).

Clippers 122, Hornets 117 Charlotte, N.C. — J.J. Redick scored 26 points, Austin Rivers added a season-best 22, and Los Angeles held off Charlotte.

Chris Paul had 19 points and 11 assists for the Clippers, who had a season-high scoring game in winning their fourth straight on the road. DeAndre Jordan finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Kemba Walker scored 29 points for the Hornets.

L.A. CLIPPERS (122) Mbah a Moute 2-3 0-0 4, Pierce 4-9 2-2 13, Jordan 4-4 5-10 13, Paul 4-13 11-12 19, Redick 8-14 5-5 26, Johnson 1-4 0-2 2, Crawford 2-5 5-5 11, Rivers 7-11 4-4 22, Prigioni 2-2 0-0 5, Aldrich 3-6 1-1 7, Stephenson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-71 33-41 122.

CHARLOTTE (117) Hairston 2-9 0-0 5, Williams 2-8 0-0 5, Zeller 4-6 4-4 12, Walker 9-19 9-9 29, Batum 6-11 5-5 19, Kaminsky 5-15 8-8 20, Hansbrough 1-1 2-6 4, Lamb 7-13 4-4 19, Roberts 2-5 0-0 4, Daniels 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 38-88 32-36 117.

L.A. Clippers 32 33 27 30—122 Charlotte 25 31 30 31—117 Three-Point Goals-L.A. Clippers 15-30 (Redick 5-6, Rivers 4-6, Pierce 3-7, Crawford 2-4, Prigioni 1-1, Johnson 0-3, Paul 0-3), Charlotte 9-30 (Batum 2-4, Walker 2-5, Kaminsky 2-6, Lamb 1-1, Williams 1-4, Hairston 1-6, Daniels 0-1, Roberts 0-3). Fouled Out-Lamb. ReboundsL.A. Clippers 44 (Jordan 13), Charlotte 52 (Batum, Zeller 8). Assists-L.A. Clippers 27 (Paul 11), Charlotte 20 (Walker 7). Total FoulsL.A. Clippers 26, Charlotte 26. Technicals-L.A. Clippers defensive three second 2, Walker.

A-19,145 (19,077).

Raptors 94, Wizards 91 Toronto — DeMar DeRozan had 34 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Toronto beat Washington.

DeRozan went 15 for 15 at the free-throw line as Toronto won its fifth straight regularseason game against the Wizards, who swept the Raptors in the first round of the playoffs last season.

WASHINGTON (91) Porter 8-14 1-2 20, Dudley 6-10 2-3 17, Gortat 5-15 2-2 12, Wall 8-23 3-4 19, Temple 1-6 1-2 4, Oubre Jr. 1-3 0-0 2, Sessions 3-8 4-4 11, Humphries 3-6 0-0 6, Eddie 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 35-87 13-17 91.

TORONTO (94) Carroll 2-10 2-5 7, Scola 1-6 2-2 4, Valanciunas 4-7 0-0 8, Lowry 2-12 5-5 11, DeRozan 9-24 15-15 34, Biyombo 3-3 6-9 12, Ross 6-12 0-0 14, Patterson 0-3 0-0 0, Joseph 1-5 2-3 4. Totals 28-82 32-39 94.

Washington 27 14 24 26—91 Toronto 28 24 25 17—94 Three-Point Goals-Washington 8-22 (Porter 3-5, Dudley 3-6, Temple 1-1, Sessions 1-1, Eddie 0-1, Humphries 0-1, Oubre Jr. 0-1, Wall 0-6), Toronto 6-24 (Ross 2-4, Lowry 2-8, DeRozan 1-3, Carroll 1-5, Scola 0-1, Patterson 0-3).

Fouled Out-Temple. Rebounds-Washington 52 (Gortat, Porter 9), Toronto 65 (Biyombo 12).

Assists-Washington 24 (Wall 11), Toronto 14 (Lowry 6). Total Fouls-Washington 27, Toronto 16. A-19,800 (19,800).

Timberwolves 94, Jazz 80 Minneapolis — Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Minnesota outlasted Utah.

Ricky Rubio tied a career high with 17 assists and Andrew Wiggins scored 17 points on 6-for-17 shooting for the Timberwolves, who improved to 5-12 at home this season.

Gorgui Dieng had 12 points and nine rebounds and the Wolves held off a late charge from the Jazz, who were missing Derrick Favors for a third straight game with back spasms.

UTAH (80) Hayward 4-9 4-5 14, Lyles 3-5 0-0 8, Withey 5-10 3-5 13, Neto 1-6 0-0 2, Hood 1-13 3-4 6, Burke 8-18 4-4 23, Booker 3-7 0-2 7, Ingles 1-5 0-0 2, Johnson 1-5 0-0 3, Millsap 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 28-80 14-20 80.

MINNESOTA (94) Prince 4-5 0-0 8, Garnett 4-5 0-0 8, Towns 10-16 5-8 25, Rubio 2-6 4-6 10, Wiggins 6-17 5-8 17, Dieng 4-7 3-5 12, Payne 1-5 0-0 2, LaVine 1-6 0-0 2, Muhammad 2-5 0-0 5, Jones 2-4 0-0 5, Bjelica 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 36-77 17-27 94.

Utah 13 18 21 28—80 Minnesota 19 19 24 32—94 Three-Point Goals-Utah 10-39 (Burke 3-9, Lyles 2-2, Hayward 2-4, Booker 1-1, Johnson 1-5, Hood 1-9, Millsap 0-1, Neto 0-4, Ingles 0-4), Minnesota 5-10 (Rubio 2-4, Dieng 1-1, Jones 1-1, Muhammad 1-2, Wiggins 0-1, Payne 0-1).

Rebounds-Utah 53 (Booker 15), Minnesota 56 (Towns 10). Assists-Utah 15 (Burke 4), Minnesota 27 (Rubio 17). Total Fouls-Utah 24, Minnesota 16. Technicals-Utah defensive three second. A-14,326 (19,356).

Spurs 112, Suns 79 San Antonio — LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Spurs routed Phoenix for their 19th straight home win to start the season.

San Antonio successfully rang out an eventful 2015 that saw them add Aldridge in free Lakers 112, Celtics 104 Boston — Kobe Bryant had agency after being bounced 15 points and 11 rebounds for from the opening round of the Los Angeles in likely his final playoffs. game in Boston, leading the PHOENIX (79) Tucker 1-2 2-2 5, Leuer 2-4 0-0 5, Len 0-5 0-0 0, Lakers to a victory.

L.A. LAKERS (112) Bryant 5-18 3-5 15, Nance Jr. 3-4 0-0 6, Hibbert 0-5 0-0 0, Clarkson 10-15 3-5 24, Williams 7-9 4-4 19, Russell 7-17 0-0 16, Randle 6-16 2-4 15, N.Young 3-6 0-0 8, Bass 2-4 5-5 9. Totals 43-94 17-23 112.

BOSTON (104) Crowder 4-14 7-7 17, Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Sullinger 3-6 0-2 7, Thomas 7-13 9-9 24, Bradley 6-16 0-0 13, Olynyk 2-5 0-0 5, Jerebko 1-3 1-2 3, Turner 8-15 4-5 20, J.Young 2-4 0-0 5, Lee 3-5 0-0 6, Smart 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 38-88 21-25 104.

L.A. Lakers 24 34 31 23—112 Boston 27 29 22 26—104 Three-Point Goals-L.A. Lakers 9-19 (N.Young 2-3, Bryant 2-5, Russell 2-7, Clarkson 1-1, Randle 1-1, Williams 1-2), Boston 7-27 (Crowder 2-9, Olynyk 1-1, J.Young 1-2, Sullinger 1-2, Thomas 1-3, Bradley 1-7, Lee 0-1, Smart 0-2). ReboundsL.A. Lakers 58 (Randle 12), Boston 53 (Sullinger 8). Assists-L.A. Lakers 22 (Randle 4), Boston 23 (Turner 8). Total Fouls-L.A. Lakers 22, Boston 20. Technicals-Boston defensive three second 2. A-18,624 (18,624).

Fonseca Diaz wins Florida golf tourney Winter Garden, Fla. — Kansas University freshman women’s golfer Ariadna Fonseca Diaz won the Orlando International Amateur at the 6,110-yard, 72-par Orange County National Golf Center Wednesday.

Fonseca Diaz won the tournament over 12 others after beating Alice Barbieri with a birdie in the first playoff hole. She shot 219 (3-over) over three rounds in three days. This was Fonseca Diaz’s first tournament win since the HJGT Orange Lake Junior Open in April of 2015.

She had senior teammate Yupaporn Kawinpakorn caddying for her.

“It was a great confidence booster because I had prepared so much on my game,” she said.

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Knight 5-13 0-0 11, Booker 4-10 1-2 9, Chandler 5-6 1-3 11, Morris 2-4 0-2 4, Weems 0-3 0-0 0, Warren 5-10 1-2 11, Cotton 1-6 0-0 2, Jefferson 2-4 0-0 4, Teletovic 3-6 1-3 9, Goodwin 2-8 4-4 8.

Totals 32-81 10-18 79.

SAN ANTONIO (112) Leonard 6-10 4-4 19, Aldridge 8-12 5-10 21, West 2-6 0-0 4, Parker 5-8 1-3 12, Green 3-6 0-0 7, Mills 3-5 0-0 7, Diaw 5-7 3-5 13, Ginobili 2-5 1-2 5, Marjanovic 2-6 3-4 7, Simmons 3-4 2-4 8, Bonner 0-2 0-0 0, Anderson 3-3 1-1 7, McCallum 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 43-76 20-33 112.

Phoenix 12 21 23 23 — 79 San Antonio 32 29 23 28—112 Three-Point Goals-Phoenix 5-18 (Teletovic 2-4, Leuer 1-1, Tucker 1-2, Knight 1-3, Booker 0-1, Morris 0-1, Jefferson 0-1, Warren 0-1, Weems 0-2, Cotton 0-2), San Antonio 6-14 (Leonard 3-4, Parker 1-1, Mills 1-2, Green 1-3, Diaw 0-1, Aldridge 0-1, Bonner 0-2). ReboundsPhoenix 45 (Chandler 10), San Antonio 58 (Aldridge, Marjanovic 12). Assists-Phoenix 18 (Morris 5), San Antonio 26 (Parker 7). Total Fouls-Phoenix 23, San Antonio 16. A-18,418 (18,797).

How former Jayhawks fared Mavericks 114, Warriors 91 Dallas — Golden State Warriors flopped without Stephen Curry, getting blown out for just its second loss of the season behind 23 points for Dallas’ J.J. Barea.

Curry missed his first game of the season with a lower left leg bruise that might keep the NBA’s leading scorer and reigning MVP out again Thursday at Houston. But the Warriors (29-2) still have the best 31-game start in NBA history, a game better than four teams.

Klay Thompson, the other half of the Splash Brothers, couldn’t make up for Curry’s absence, going 4 of 15 for 10 points. Ian Clark led the Warriors with 21.

Zaza Pachulia had 14 points and 15 rebounds and Dirk Nowitzki added 18 and eight boards for the Mavericks, who won their fourth straight game without injured point guard Deron Williams.

GOLDEN STATE (91) Rush 1-7 0-0 3, Green 4-15 2-4 11, Bogut 4-4 1-1 9, Livingston 3-7 2-2 8, K.Thompson 4-15 1-2 10, Iguodala 4-7 3-3 12, Clark 8-12 2-2 21, Speights 5-12 2-2 12, J.Thompson 0-2 4-6 4, McAdoo 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 33-81 18-24 91.

DALLAS (114) Parsons 2-5 0-0 5, Nowitzki 6-15 4-4 18, Pachulia 5-8 4-4 14, Barea 9-12 0-0 23, Matthews 5-9 0-0 13, Harris 5-6 2-2 13, Powell 5-9 0-0 10, Felton 2-5 1-2 6, Villanueva 2-7 0-0 5, Jenkins 1-3 0-0 2, Evans 0-1 3-4 3, Anderson 0-1 1-2 1, McGee 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 42-82 16-20 114.

Golden State 21 21 26 23 — 91 Dallas 27 33 27 27—114 Three-Point Goals-Golden State 7-19 (Clark 3-4, Iguodala 1-1, K.Thompson 1-4, Green 1-4, Rush 1-6), Dallas 14-27 (Barea 5-7, Matthews 3-4, Nowitzki 2-4, Harris 1-1, Felton 1-3, Villanueva 1-3, Parsons 1-3, Evans 0-1, Jenkins 0-1). Rebounds-Golden State 41 (Bogut 10), Dallas 57 (Pachulia 15). Assists-Golden State 20 (Green, Livingston 4), Dallas 20 (Barea 6).

Total Fouls-Golden State 18, Dallas 19. A-20,494 (19,200).

Cole Aldrich, L.A. Clippers Min: 14. Pts: 7. Reb: 3. Ast: 2.

Cliff Alexander, Portland Did not play (inactive).

Darrell Arthur, Denver Min: 13. Pts: 3. Reb: 2. Ast: 0.

Tarik Black, L.A. Lakers Did not play (inactive) Joel Embiid, Philadelphia Did not play (inactive) Drew Gooden, Washington Did not play (calf injury) Kirk Hinrich, Chicago Min: 13. Pts: 3. Reb: 0. Ast: 0.

Ben McLemore, Sacramento Min: 19. Pts: 9. Reb: 1. Ast: 1.

Markieff Morris, Phoenix Min: 20. Pts: 4. Reb: 3. Ast: 5.

Kelly Oubre, Washington Min: 14. Pts: 2. Reb: 0. Ast: 1.

Paul Pierce, L.A. Clippers Min: 21. Pts: 13. Reb: 5. Ast: 2.

Thomas Robinson, Brooklyn Min: 4. Pts: 4. Reb: 0. Ast: 0.

Brandon Rush, Golden State Min: 35. Pts: 3. Reb: 6. Ast: 3.

Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Min: 41. Pts: 17. Reb: 6. Ast: 4.

Jeff Withey, Utah Min: 29. Pts: 13. Reb: 9. Ast: 1.

DENVER (103) Papanikolaou 0-2 0-0 0, Faried 4-12 0-0 8, Lauvergne 4-11 3-3 12, Nelson 6-12 0-0 14, Harris 6-11 3-4 19, Barton 12-22 3-4 31, Jokic 3-6 4-4 10, Foye 1-7 4-4 6, Arthur 1-4 0-0 3, Miller 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-87 17-19 103.

PORTLAND (110) Aminu 6-14 2-2 14, Vonleh 0-2 0-0 0, Plumlee 4-7 5-6 13, McCollum 12-19 2-3 29, Crabbe 8-14 0-0 20, Henderson 1-6 2-2 4, Davis 1-2 1-1 3, Leonard 3-9 3-4 11, Harkless 5-12 0-0 12, Frazier 1-2 1-2 4. Totals 41-87 16-20 110.

Denver 27 24 20 32 — 103 Portland 26 32 26 26 — 110 3-Point Goals-Denver 12-27 (Barton 4-6, Harris 4-6, Nelson 2-6, Arthur 1-2, Lauvergne 1-2, Papanikolaou 0-2, Foye 0-3), Portland 12-32 (Crabbe 4-7, McCollum 3-6, Harkless 2-5, Leonard 2-6, Frazier 1-1, Vonleh 0-1, Henderson 0-1, Aminu 0-5). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsDenver 49 (Faried 12), Portland 53 (Aminu 9). Assists-Denver 20 (Nelson 8), Portland 22 (McCollum, Plumlee, Aminu 4). Total FoulsDenver 16, Portland 18. A-19,393 (19,980).

Bulls 102, Pacers 100, OT Chicago — Jimmy Butler tipped in a basket with 1.2 seconds left in overtime, and Chicago beat Indiana despite playing without Derrick Rose.

Butler scored 28 points and Aaron Brooks had 29 points to help Chicago win its third in four games. Chicago got 52 points from its bench and held Indiana to 38.1 percent shooting from the field. Pau Gasol 76ers 110, Kings 105 had 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Sacramento, Calif. — Ish Rose was scratched an hour before the game with right Smith scored five of his 18 points over the final 3 1/2 minhamstring tendinitis. utes, and Jamari Grant made INDIANA (100) three late free throws.

George 7-20 2-3 19, Allen 5-7 0-0 10, Mahinmi The 76ers have won two of 3-5 1-1 7, G.Hill 8-15 1-1 20, Ellis 4-19 4-4 13, Stuckey 5-12 3-5 13, S.Hill 3-7 2-2 8, Turner 2-8 their past three games since 4-6 8, Budinger 0-4 2-2 2. Totals 37-97 19-24 100. acquiring Smith in a trade with CHICAGO (102) Gibson 3-7 0-0 6, Mirotic 0-2 0-0 0, Gasol 4-14 New Orleans, improving their 5-6 13, Hinrich 1-3 0-0 3, Butler 8-16 11-13 28, Brooks 11-20 3-4 29, Portis 7-12 2-2 16, Snell NBA-worst record to 3-31. Ner1-6 0-0 2, McDermott 2-6 1-2 5. Totals 37-86 lens Noel had a season-high 22-27 102.

20 points with nine rebounds Indiana 21 19 22 29 9— 100 while Grant finished with 16 Chicago 21 29 16 25 11—102 Three-Point Goals-Indiana 7-22 (G.Hill points, a career-best 11 re3-5, George 3-9, Ellis 1-5, Stuckey 0-1, S.Hill 0-2), Chicago 6-18 (Brooks 4-7, Hinrich 1-2, bounds and five blocked shots.

Butler 1-3, Portis 0-1, McDermott 0-1, Mirotic Isaiah Canaan scored 15 0-1, Gasol 0-1, Snell 0-2). Fouled Out-None. points for Philadelphia.

Rebounds-Indiana 55 (Allen 12), Chicago 64 (Gibson 14). Assists-Indiana 18 (Ellis 5), Chicago 15 (Brooks 5). Total Fouls-Indiana 21, Chicago 19. A-22,206 (20,917).

Trail Blazers 110, Nuggets 103 Portland, Ore. — C.J. McCollum scored 27 points, Allen Crabbe had 20, and Portland beat Denver for its third consecutive victory.

McCollum, starting at point guard for a fourth consecutive game with Damian Lillard sidelined with a left foot injury, hit 12 of 19 shots and handed out four assists. Crabbe hit 8 of 14 shots, including a 4-for-7 performance from 3-point range.

PHILADELPHIA (110) Sampson 2-9 1-2 5, Grant 4-6 6-8 16, Noel 8-12 4-7 20, Smith 7-14 4-6 18, Canaan 6-18 0-0 15, Stauskas 1-7 0-0 3, Thompson 5-10 1-1 12, Covington 2-4 3-5 9, Okafor 4-11 2-5 10, McConnell 0-2 0-0 0, Holmes 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 40-94 21-34 110.

SACRAMENTO (105) Casspi 3-10 2-2 10, Gay 4-9 1-4 9, Cousins 4-10 13-20 21, Rondo 4-9 0-2 8, McLemore 3-4 1-2 9, Collison 5-11 2-2 13, Belinelli 11-17 3-5 28, Koufos 2-3 1-2 5, Acy 0-1 2-2 2. Totals 36-74 25-41 105.

Philadelphia 30 27 28 25 — 110 Sacramento 31 26 24 24 — 105 3-Point Goals-Philadelphia 9-31 (Canaan 3-11, Covington 2-3, Grant 2-3, Thompson 1-4, Stauskas 1-6, Sampson 0-2, Smith 0-2), Sacramento 8-25 (Belinelli 3-6, McLemore 2-3, Casspi 2-7, Collison 1-3, Gay 0-2, Cousins 0-2, Rondo 0-2). Rebounds-Philadelphia 60 (Grant 11), Sacramento 61 (Cousins, Casspi 11).

Assists-Philadelphia 23 (Smith 9), Sacramento 23 (Rondo 14). Total Fouls-Philadelphia 28, Sacramento 26. A-17,317 (17,317).

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Kansas City, Mo. — Justin Houston is still recovering from a hyperextended knee. Tamba Hali is recuperating from surgery that resulted in three screws in his broken thumb.

Neither Kansas City player has a problem with their vocal chords.

So while the Chiefs were wrapping up a 17-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns last Sunday, their ninth straight win and one that clinched a playoff berth, the pair of pass rushers was chatty around coach Andy Reid.

“They were both driving me crazy on the sideline,” Reid said, “like they wanted to be in there.”

They weren’t in there, though. And that’s a problem as the Chiefs wrap up their regular season against Oakland on Sunday, and peer ahead to a postseason game the following week.

Without them, the Chiefs didn’t manage a single sack against the Browns.

“I mean, you’re talking about two Pro Bowl guys, best rushers in the NFL, on the same team,” fellow Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson said. “When they get back, that’s a plus. But it’s always the next man up. We did it last year; we’re doing it this year.”

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zone well at all. We were getting under 10 seconds on the shot clock. We’re not used to that. He was much better the second half. He didn’t score but he was better,” Self added.

For the game, Graham had nine points, three assists and no turnovers in 30 minutes, while Frank Mason III had 13 points, six assists, two turnovers in 31 minutes. For the year, Graham has 41 assists, nine turnovers; Mason 68 assists, 16 turnovers.

“I think Frank has done an unbelievable job of taking care of the ball.

Devonté has done a great job taking care of the ball. I think both their assist numbers are way too low,” Self said.

“We back out of plays where we could attack a gap and get somebody open. I’d be OK with their turnovers going up because we need them in there trying to make more plays for others. Those two getting nine assists combined, that’s fine.

That should be 13, 14 every game in my opinion, even if they have four turnovers as opposed to two.

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spring and summer. But he can point to the date, Sept. 22, that his life changed forever.

That’s when basketball was pushed away and his priorities changed. His father, Anthony Harvey Sr., suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized for a week.

“They told me at the scene that he took his final breath,” Harvey said.

“They did the defibrillators on him four times — you are only supposed to do it twice — (a police officer) did it on him four

pick Dee Ford had a three-sack game against San Diego, but he was quiet last weekend against Cleveland. Frank Zombo is a jack-of-alltrades who may be better in the middle.

Neither packs the ferocious pass rush of Houston or Hali.

Houston, who signed a $101 million, six-year deal in the offseason, has missed four games since getting hurt against Buffalo, and there have been conflicting reports about the severity of the injury.

The most the Chiefs have done is acknowledge he visited Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, and that the renowned orthopedic surgeon confirmed the diagnosis of a hyperextended knee.

Houston has been off limits to reporters since getting hurt, but he walked up the stairs in the team practice facility after a morning walk-through Wednesday without a noticeable limp.

“He’s day to day,” Reid insisted. “That’s kind of how we roll.”

The same is true for Hali, Reid added, though he appears to have a better chance of getting onto the field Sunday. He got hurt two weeks ago against Baltimore and had surgery last week.

Hali did not practice Wednesday, but that has been the norm this season

— the Chiefs are trying to keep the 32-year-old pass rusher healthy by limiting his practice time.

The Chiefs (10-5) are in a unique position heading into their regular-season finale.

They can still win the AFC West, but they need to beat Oakland on Sunday and hope Denver loses to San Diego. Failing that, they have already locked up a wild card.

And that means Houston and Hali could rest another week if it means being closer to full-go for the playoffs.

That approach would suit Raiders coach Jack Del Rio just fine.

“Those are two really good football players,” he said, “so anytime you’re missing really good players like that, it affects you. But as a team they continue to play good football.”

Just not quite as good.

Along with not sacking Johnny Manziel last weekend, the Chiefs allowed the elusive Browns quarterback to scramble for 108 yards.

Houston has 7 1/2 sacks this season, and Hali has 6 1/2. But even when they’re not getting to the quarterback, they demand so much attention that others get loose. Despite no sacks last weekend, Kansas City still has 41 on the season, tied for fourth among all NFL teams.

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those numbers. Everybody talks assist-to-turnover ratio. You play safe so you don’t turn it over.

Those guys need to be more aggressive. I think Wayne passed the ball well tonight,” Self added of Wayne Selden Jr., who had five assists against two turnovers with eight points in 26 minutes.

Graham said inefficient guard play was one reason senior forward Perry Ellis scored only one point the first half Tuesday. Ellis had 13 the second half.

“It was kind of on us.

We weren’t getting it to the middle and giving him a chance to be aggressive,” Graham said.

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times. That brought his pulse back. So he went from no chance to everything.

“He was in a medically induced coma for three days, and they put a cooling blanket on him to make sure everything was fine. He came out of the coma and everything came back slower.

His memory just now got back to full. It’s been about two months.”

Harvey missed school and workouts with his basketball team to be with his family in the hospital.

“My dad, he told me when he woke up, he’s like, I have to keep being the man of the house,” Harvey said. “You have to keep control of your fam-

ily members. The biggest thing about me was just making sure my mom and my sister were all right.”

Harvey has dealt with several deaths in the past few years. Former LHS assistant basketball coach Kermit Aldridge died of cancer in March 2014. One of his close friends, Ivan Hollins, lost his mother, Schnette, to liver cancer in April. Former LHS state champion wrestler Reece WrightConklin, who died following a motorcycle crash in September, was very close with Harvey’s older sister, Amber.

After his dad left the hospital following an eight-day stay, Harvey went right back into the

Harvey looks back on Sept. 22 and that entire week, and knows he’s grown from the lifechanging experience. It’s a chance to cherish those close to him and look at the bigger picture, which is why he’s trying to enjoy all of his moments on and off the basketball court during his senior year.

“I’ll never forget the times I have with anybody,” Harvey said.

“The biggest thing is make sure you remember those moments when you’re allowed to smile. Remember the bad moments, too, because that’s what made the good moments even better.”

gym, shooting with his Beats by Dre headphones.

He always admired how his dad would give him honest feedback after games — all of the positives and negatives.

“My mom brought him in (to the gym), and I just almost started crying because it’s just an everyday thing,” Harvey said. “We were in here every day. Just to see him back was the happiest thing. This is like a second home.”

The two continue to spend their time in gyms.

Harvey can look up in the crowd of all his games and find his father in the stands watching him.

“My son is my best friend,” the proud father

said. “He and I do everything together. I’ve really seen a growth in him. Not just with his school work as he’s really good with that, but just in responsibility and how it’s going to be in the future. If you want to be a leader, you have to be a leader now.

He’s really done that.”

The younger Harvey decided to honor his dad by making a change in the roster and starting lineup introductions, adding the junior to the end of his name.

“I thought it was a big deal this year to go by my real name, Anthony Harvey Jr., just because there’s two of us and there’s only two of us,” Harvey Jr. said.

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SPORTS

COLLEGE BASKETBALL WRAPUP

Diamond shines for Terps COPPIN ST. (2-13) Seymore 4-13 1-2 10, Kessee 7-11 0-0 19, Harris Jr. 1-6 0-0 3, Simpson 2-2 0-0 4, Shivers 2-5 0-0 5, Treadwell 8-17 0-1 21, Sylvester 3-10 0-0 6, Armstrong 1-1 0-0 3, Brownlee 4-9 2-2 13, Hicks 0-0 0-0 0, Murinda 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-74 3-5 84.

IOWA ST. (11-1) McKay 5-7 5-8 15, Nader 7-15 6-7 21, Morris 5-10 0-0 10, Thomas 4-7 2-2 13, Niang 6-9 2-2 15, Carter 2-3 0-0 4, Cooke 2-6 1-2 5, Ashton 1-2 0-0 2, Nezlek 1-2 0-0 2, Burton 5-7 5-8 17.

Totals 38-68 21-29 104.

Halftime-Iowa St. 49-33. Three-Point Goals-Coppin St. 17-30 (Kessee 5-7, Treadwell 5-8, Brownlee 3-6, Harris Jr. 1-1, Armstrong 1-1, Shivers 1-3, Seymore 1-4), Iowa St. 7-22 (Thomas 3-5, Burton 2-2, Niang 1-1, Nader 1-6, Ashton 0-1, Cooke 0-3, Morris 0-4).

Rebounds-Coppin St. 36 (Sylvester 8), Iowa St. 40 (Niang 9). Assists-Coppin St. 20 (Kessee 7), Iowa St. 22 (Morris 11). Total Fouls-Coppin St. 19, Iowa St. 14. A-14,384.

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Top 25 Men No. 4 Maryland 70, Penn State 64 College Park, Md. — Diamond Stone had several thunderous dunks, made key free throws and was an all-around force on his way to a recordsetting performance.

Stone scored 39 points, the most-ever by a Maryland freshman, and had 12 rebounds, leading the fourth-ranked Terrapins to a 70-64 victory over Penn State in their Big Ten opener Wednesday night. Stone also set a program-record with 19 free throws on 25 attempts.

“I don’t pay too much mind to it,” Stone said about the records. “I knew I was in the zone, but I wasn’t aware of any points or records. We’re trying to win the Big Ten and this is the first game.

It means a lot to get this first win.”

Robert Carter had another dominant performance and finished with 11 points for Maryland (121). Melo Trimble, the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, shook off a slow start and had 10 points for the Terps, who won their six sixth straight.

Shep Garner scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half for Penn State (9-5).

Brandon Taylor added 15 points and 10 rebounds.

PENN ST. (9-5) Banks 4-11 4-4 12, Taylor 7-12 0-0 15, Reaves 0-2 2-2 2, Dickerson 1-2 0-0 2, Garner 5-13 4-4 17, Zemgulis 3-5 1-2 8, Foster 0-3 0-0 0, Jack 3-5 2-4 8, Moore 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-53 13-16 64.

MARYLAND (12-1) Sulaimon 0-5 1-2 1, Trimble 3-15 2-2 10, Carter 4-10 1-3 11, Layman 2-6 3-4 8, Dodd 0-1 1-2 1, Brantley 0-0 0-0 0, Nickens 0-5 0-0 0, Cekovsky 0-0 0-0 0, Ram 0-0 0-0 0, Stone 10-15 19-25 39.

Totals 19-57 27-38 70.

Halftime-Penn St. 31-23. ThreePoint Goals-Penn St. 5-19 (Garner 3-9, Zemgulis 1-2, Taylor 1-4, Reaves 0-1, Banks 0-3), Maryland 5-21 (Carter 2-2, Trimble 2-7, Layman 1-5, Sulaimon 0-2, Nickens 0-5). Fouled Out-Dickerson, Jack. Rebounds-Penn St. 31 (Taylor 10), Maryland 41 (Stone 12). AssistsPenn St. 7 (Reaves, Taylor 2), Maryland 10 (Trimble 6). Total Fouls-Penn St. 26, Maryland 17. A-17,950.

No. 5 Virginia 71, Oakland 58 Charlottesville, Va. — Anthony Gill and London Perrantes scored eight points each during a 24-7 run to open the second half and Virginia pulled away for its 10th consecutive victory.

Gill led the Cavaliers (11-1) with 17 points, Mike Tobey had 16, and Malcolm Brogdon 12.

OAKLAND (8-5) Hayes 0-4 0-0 0, Gibson 2-6 1-2 5, Felder 10-22 6-7 30, Dorsey-Walker 2-4 0-0 5, Walker 1-2 0-0 2, Daniels 1-2 0-0 2, Hooper 3-8 0-0 9, Brechting 0-1 0-0 0, Hill-Mais 0-1 5-8 5, Cumberland 0-1 0-0 0, Olujobi 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 19-51 12-17 58.

VIRGINIA (11-1) Gill 6-8 5-7 17, Wilkins 2-4 0-0 4, Brogdon 3-14 3-4 12, Perrantes 3-6 1-2 9, Thompson 1-7 4-5 6, Hall 0-1 0-0 0, Shayok 2-5 0-0 5, Tobey 7-8 2-2 16, Nolte 0-0 0-0 0, Kirven 0-0 0-0 0, Reuter 1-1 0-1 2, Salt 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 25-55 15-21 71.

Halftime-Oakland 29-28. ThreePoint Goals-Oakland 8-21 (Felder 4-9, Hooper 3-8, Dorsey-Walker 1-1, Walker 0-1, Cumberland 0-1, Daniels 0-1), Virginia 6-16 (Brogdon 3-8, Perrantes 2-4, Shayok 1-2, Thompson 0-2). Fouled Out-Reuter. ReboundsOakland 36 (Hayes 8), Virginia 31 (Wilkins 8). Assists-Oakland 5 (Felder 3), Virginia 16 (Brogdon 5). Total FoulsOakland 15, Virginia 14. A-14,465.

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MARYLAND HEAD COACH MARK TURGEON DIRECTS HIS PLAYERS IN THE SECOND HALF of the Terrapins’ 70-64 win over Penn State, Wednesday in College Park, Maryland.

No. 7 No. Carolina 80, Clemson 69 Chapel Hill, N.C. — Marcus Paige scored 18 points to help North Carolina beat Clemson in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener.

Joel Berry II added 16 points for the Tar Heels (12-2, 1-0 ACC), who led 37-30 at halftime and by 16 in the second half before turning away the Tigers’ last best push.

North Carolina improved to 58-0 all-time against Clemson at home, an NCAA record for most consecutive home wins against one opponent. And this marked the 26th time in 28 meetings that the Tar Heels extended that streak with a double-digit margin of victory.

LONG BEACH ST. (6-9) Riggins 3-5 0-2 6, Faust 4-13 1-2 10, Blackwell 7-12 1-2 19, Spencer 9-14 0-1 20, Bibbins 4-12 3-4 12, Levin 3-6 2-2 9, Rifkind 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 1-1 0-0 2, Moye 0-0 0-0 0, Prince 0-3 3-4 3. Totals 31-66 10-17 81.

DUKE (11-2) Ingram 5-14 2-2 14, Plumlee 3-3 2-2 8, Allen 8-15 15-17 33, Thornton 8-12 0-0 18, Jones 6-14 5-6 21, Jeter 0-0 0-0 0, Kennard 2-6 4-5 9, Obi 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-64 28-32 103.

Halftime-Duke 42-36. Three-Point Goals-Long Beach St. 9-18 (Blackwell 4-6, Spencer 2-3, Levin 1-2, Bibbins 1-2, Faust 1-5), Duke 11-27 (Jones 4-7, Thornton 2-3, Allen 2-6, Ingram 2-7, Kennard 1-4). Fouled Out-Prince, Riggins. Rebounds-Long Beach St. 42 (Levin 9), Duke 31 (Plumlee 10).

Assists-Long Beach St. 17 (Bibbins 5), Duke 18 (Allen 6). Total Fouls-Long Beach St. 29, Duke 18. A-9,314.

No. 19 West Virginia 88, Virginia Tech 63 Blacksburg, Va. — Jevon Carter scored 18 points to lead West Virginia past Virginia Tech.

Carter made his first eight shots from the floor for the Mountaineers (111). They never trailed and won their fourth straight since a 70-54 loss to Virginia on Dec. 8.

Jaysean Paige added 17 points WEST VIRGINIA (11-1) Holton 5-8 2-6 12, Ahmad 2-3 2-3 6, Williams 3-7 3-4 9, Carter 8-10 1-1 18, Miles Jr. 2-8 1-2 5, Myers 0-1 0-0 0, Paige 5-11 5-8 17, Adrian 0-4 0-0 0, Phillip 3-6 5-7 12, Watkins 0-0 0-0 0, Macon 3-3 3-4 9. Totals 31-61 22-35 88.

VIRGINIA TECH (8-5) Blackshear Jr. 1-1 0-0 2, LeDay 2-7 7-10 11, Bibbs 1-4 2-2 5, Wilson 2-2 0-2 4, Hudson 2-5 4-6 9, Henry 4-4 4-7 12, Allen 3-6 4-4 10, Robinson 1-5 4-8 6, Pierce 2-3 0-0 4, Hamilton 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals 18-38 25-39 63.

Halftime-West Virginia 46-36. ThreePoint Goals-West Virginia 4-16 (Paige 2-7, Carter 1-1, Phillip 1-2, Myers 0-1, Adrian 0-2, Miles Jr. 0-3), Virginia Tech 2-7 (Hudson 1-2, Bibbs 1-3, Allen 0-2).

Fouled Out-Henry. Rebounds-West Virginia 42 (Holton 13), Virginia Tech 24 (LeDay 9). Assists-West Virginia 16 (Carter 3), Virginia Tech 8 (Bibbs, LeDay, Robinson 2). Total Fouls-West Virginia 30, Virginia Tech 30. A-9,567.

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SCOREBOARD Kansas Women Oklahoma 67, Kansas 44 KANSAS (00)

MIN FG FT REB PF TP m-a m-a o-t Kylee Kopatich 38 3-11 2-2 1-5 1 10 Chayla Cheadle 23 4-8 1-2 2-2 1 9 Tyler Johnson 19 4-5 0-0 0-4 3 8 Jayde Christopher 22 3-5 0-0 2-2 0 6 Timeka O’Neal 22 2-8 0-0 0-3 0 6 C. Manning-Allen 21 2-10 1-2 1-5 4 5 Jada Brown 17 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 Lauren Aldridge 34 0-7 0-0 0-2 2 0 Aisia Robertson 3 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 0 L. Enabulele 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 team 1-4 Totals 18-57 4-6 6-30 14 44 Three-point goals: 4-18 (Kopatich 2-8, O’Neal 2-6, Aldridge 0-4). Assists: 4 (O’Neal 2, Kopatich, Manning).Turnovers: 16 (Kopatich, O’Neal 3, Cheadle 3, Christopher 3, Robertson 3, Brown, Johnson, Aldridge).

Blocked shots: 1 (Kopatich). Steals: 9 (Kopatich, Christopher 2, Manning-Allen, Aldridge, Cheadle, Johnson, O’Neal 2).

OKLAHOMA (67)

MIN FG FT REB PF TP m-a m-a o-t Kaylon Williams 28 9-13 3-4 5-9 0 21 Derica Wyatt 25 5-9 0-0 3-3 1 14 Peyton Little 26 3-8 1-2 1-3 2 7 Gabbi Ortiz 19 3-9 0-0 0-1 2 7 Maddie Manning 24 1-5 1-1 0-6 1 3 LaNesia Williams 10 2-4 2-3 0-2 1 6 V. Pierre-Louis 10 2-4 0-0 3-7 2 4 Shaya Kellogg 7 1-2 0-0 0-3 0 3 Gioya Carter 15 1-4 0-0 0-2 2 2 T’ona Edwards 21 0-3 0-0 0-3 0 0 McKenna Treece 11 0-2 0-0 1-3 0 0 Ijeoma Odimgbe 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Gileysa Penzo 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 team 2-4 Totals 27-63 7-10 15-46 11 00 Three-point goals: 6-18 (Wyatt 4-7, Little 0-2, Ortiz 1-4, Manning 0-1, Kellogg 1-2, Treece 0-2). Assists: 15 (K. Williams 2, Wyatt 3, Little, Manning 5, Pierre-Louis, Carter, Edwards 3). Turnovers: 17 (K. Williams, Wyatt, Little 4, Ortiz 2, Manning 2, Pierre-Louis 3, Edwards 4). Blocked shots: 4 (Pierre-Louis, Treece 3). Steals: 9 (Williams 2, Ortiz, Manning 3, L. Williams 2, Carter).

Kansas 6 15 14 9 — 44 Oklahoma 16 15 15 21 — 67 Officials: Jesse Dickerson, Amy Bonner, Scotty Hermann. Attendance: 5,328.

Big 12 Women

Big 12 Overall

W L W L Texas 1 0 12 0 Oklahoma State 1 0 1 1 Oklahoma 1 0 10 2 Iowa State 1 0 9 3 TCU 1 0 9 3 Baylor 0 1 13 1 Kansas State 0 1 10 2 Texas Tech 0 1 9 3 West Virginia 0 1 10 4 Kansas 0 1 5 7 Monday’s Game West Virginia 67, Elon 57 Wednesday’s Games Oklahoma 67, Kansas 44 Oklahoma State 52, Baylor 45 Texas 65, West Virginia 54 TCU 78, Texas Tech 69 Iowa State 84, Kansas State 79 Wednesday’s Games Oklahoma 67, Kansas 44 Oklahoma State 52, Baylor 45 Texas 65, West Virginia 54 TCU 78, Texas Tech 69 Iowa State 84, Kansas State 79 Saturday’s Games Kansas State at TCU, noon Oklahoma State at Iowa State, 2 p.m.

Texas Tech at Texas, 7 p.m.

Sunday’s Games West Virginia at Kansas, 2 p.m.

Oklahoma at Baylor, 3:30 p.m.

NBA

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 20 13 .606 — Boston 18 14 .563 1½ New York 15 18 .455 5 Brooklyn 9 23 .281 10½ Philadelphia 3 31 .088 17½ Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Atlanta 21 13 .618 — Orlando 19 13 .594 1 Miami 18 13 .581 1½ Charlotte 17 14 .548 2½ Washington 14 16 .467 5 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 21 9 .700 — Chicago 18 12 .600 3 Indiana 18 13 .581 3½ Detroit 17 15 .531 5 Milwaukee 12 21 .364 10½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio 28 6 .824 — Dallas 19 13 .594 8 Memphis 18 16 .529 10 Houston 16 17 .485 11½ New Orleans 10 21 .323 16½ Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 22 10 .688 — Utah 13 17 .433 8 Portland 14 20 .412 9 Minnesota 12 20 .375 10 Denver 12 21 .364 10½ Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State 29 2 .935 — L.A. Clippers 20 13 .606 10 Sacramento 12 20 .375 17½ Phoenix 12 22 .353 18½ L.A. Lakers 6 27 .182 24 Wednesday’s Games Orlando 100, Brooklyn 93 L.A. Clippers 122, Charlotte 117 Toronto 94, Washington 91 L.A. Lakers 112, Boston 104 Chicago 102, Indiana 100, OT Minnesota 94, Utah 80 San Antonio 112, Phoenix 79 Dallas 114, Golden State 91 Philadelphia 110, Sacramento 105 Portland 110, Denver 103 Today’s Games Milwaukee at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Portland at Utah, 9 p.m.

No. 24 So. Carolina 78, Francis Marion 56 Columbia, S.C. — Freshman Chris Silva scored a season-best 13 points to help South Carolina beat Division II Francis Marion.

Mindaugas Kacinas added 12 points, and CLEMSON (7-6) Duane Notice had 10 Blossomgame 5-11 5-6 15, Holmes 4-6 0-4 11, Grantham 2-7 0-0 5, Roper points for the Gamecocks Big 12 Women 6-16 0-0 13, Nnoko 2-5 2-2 6, Robertin (12-0).

0-0 0-0 0, DeVoe 2-5 4-4 10, Hudson 0-1 Mike Davis Jr. had 17 Oklahoma State 52, 0-0 0, Smith 0-2 2-2 2, Djitte 0-0 7-8 7. points for Francis Marion No. 4 Baylor 45 Totals 21-53 20-26 69.

NORTH CAROLINA (12-2) Stillwater, Okla. — (7-4).

Berry II 6-14 4-4 16, Paige 8-12 1-1 Baylor coach Kim Mulkey 18, Johnson 1-8 1-2 3, James 0-2 1-2 FRANCIS MARION (7-3) 1, Jackson 6-13 0-0 13, Britt 1-4 0-0 Browning 6-14 0-2 14, Parker 0-1 0-0 wasn’t in the excuse-mak2, Pinson 5-5 0-0 13, Hicks 5-6 4-5 14, 0, Alexander 2-8 2-7 6, Talko 2-5 0-0 ing mood on Wednesday Maye 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-64 11-14 80.

4, Bryant 0-1 0-0 0, Davis Jr. 5-13 3-5 Halftime-North Carolina 37-30. 17, Fenner 2-9 9-10 13, Nnaji 0-0 0-0 0, night, although she could Three-Point Goals-Clemson 7-19 Jerome 0-0 0-1 0, Harris 1-8 0-0 2, K. hardly have been blamed (Holmes 3-5, DeVoe 2-4, Roper Jackson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 18-60 14-25 56. if she had been.

1-4, Grantham 1-4, Hudson 0-1, SOUTH CAROLINA (12-0) Women Blossomgame 0-1), North Carolina Her fourth-ranked College Thornwell 2-5 2-2 7, Chatkevicius EAST 5-13 (Pinson 3-3, Paige 1-3, Jackson 0-1 0-0 0, Dozier 3-8 0-0 6, Carrera 2-8 Lady Bears, playing withBoston College 74, Bryant 59 1-4, Berry II 0-1, Britt 0-2). Fouled 0-0 5, Kacinas 5-8 1-2 12, Stroman 0-0 out starting point guard Bucknell 51, Navy 41 Out-Hicks. Rebounds-Clemson 29 Duquesne 79, Pittsburgh 65 2-2 2, Doby 2-5 4-8 8, Gregory 2-6 1-2 (Blossomgame 6), North Carolina Niya Johnson — who sat George Washington 82, Hartford 51 6, Blanton 0-2 2-2 2, Notice 3-9 1-2 10, 38 (Johnson 9). Assists-Clemson 10 Loyola (Md.) 52, American U. 46 (Blossomgame 4), North Carolina 16 McKie 1-3 0-0 3, Ragin 1-1 0-0 2, Cobb out with a bone bruise Oakland 74, Vermont 68 (Berry II 4). Total Fouls-Clemson 18, 1-1 0-7 2, Silva 5-7 3-3 13, Holliman 0-0 — struggled offensively Siena 81, Fairleigh Dickinson 65 0-0 0. Totals 27-64 16-30 78.

North Carolina 19. A-17,168.

St. Peter’s 79, Brown 67 Halftime-South Carolina 38-20. the entire game and lost Stony Brook 64, Harvard 63 Three-Point Goals-Francis Marion 6-23 52-45 at Oklahoma State, Syracuse 97, Howard 48 (Davis Jr. 4-10, Browning 2-7, Harris Temple 82, Memphis 58 No. 15 Duke 103, 0-1, Talko 0-2, Fenner 0-3), South ending Baylor’s unbeaten Texas 65, West Virginia 54 Carolina 8-27 (Notice 3-7, Kacinas run at 13 games and putLong Beach State 81 SOUTH 1-1, McKie 1-1, Gregory 1-4, Thornwell Durham, N.C. — Gray- 1-4, Carrera 1-5, Blanton 0-1, Dozier ting them in a 0-1 hole in Arkansas St. 101, Troy 81 Florida 93, UCF 79 son Allen scored 24 of his 0-4). Fouled Out-Davis Jr., Jerome, Big 12 Conference play Florida Gulf Coast 52, Auburn 45 Silva.

Rebounds-Francis Marion career-high 33 points in for only the second time Jacksonville 79, SC State 47 42 (Alexander 9), South Carolina 47 James Madison 87, Davidson 45 the second half for Duke. (Cobb 7). Assists-Francis Marion 7 in nine years.

Miami 73, NC State 44 Matt Jones added 21 (Browning, K. Jackson 2), South Mississippi St. 68, South Florida 58 SC-Upstate 81, Mars Hill 65 points, Derryck Thornton Carolina 16 (Thornwell 4). Total Fouls- No. 5 Texas 65, Marion 29, South Carolina 18.

Tennessee 90, Stetson 56 West Virginia 54 had 18 and Brandon In- Francis A-NA. Tulane 70, Houston 48 NFL VCU 64, NC A&T 49 AMERICAN CONFERENCE Morgantown, W.Va. — gram 14 in the final nonValparaiso 61, N. Kentucky 60 East Ariel Atkins scored a seaconference game for the Virginia Tech 59, Furman 30

W L T Pct PF PA Big 12 Men son-best 18 points to lead MIDWEST Blue Devils (11-2). y-New England 12 3 0 .800 455 295 E. Michigan 85, Detroit 68 N.Y. Jets 10 5 0 .667 370 292 Texas past West Virginia They overcame some No. 11 Iowa State 104, Green Bay 68, Dayton 52 Buffalo 7 8 0 .467 357 342 in the Big 12 opener for poor early shooting Coppin State 84 Iowa St. 84, Kansas St. 79 Miami 5 10 0 .333 290 379 N. Illinois 68, Chicago St. 50 South Ames, Iowa — Abdel both teams. from three-point range Notre Dame 85, Georgia Tech 76

W L T Pct PF PA It was just Atkins third by shooting 65.6 percent Nader scored 21 points to SE Missouri 94, William Woods 58 Houston 8 7 0 .533 309 307 Saint Louis 75, Bradley 58 in the second half, hit- lead Iowa State past Cop- game of the season afIndianapolis 7 8 0 .467 303 384 UConn 107, Cincinnati 45 Jacksonville 5 10 0 .333 370 418 ter missing the first nine ting 28 of 32 free throws pin State.

Youngstown St. 69, Tennessee St. 58 Tennessee 3 12 0 .200 275 393 Deonte Burton scored with an ankle injury. The SOUTHWEST and pulling away with a North Arkansas 73, New Orleans 41

W L T Pct PF PA 25-6 run that bridged the 17 points for the Cy- sophomore made six of Georgia St. 68, Texas-Arlington 63 y-Cincinnati 11 4 0 .733 395 263 clones (11-1). They’ll her eight shots for the halves.

Lamar 88, Howard Payne 50 Pittsburgh 9 6 0 .600 395 307 Oklahoma 67, Kansas 44 Baltimore 5 10 0 .333 312 377 A.J. Spencer scored 20 open the Big 12 schedule Longhorns (14-0). Imani Oklahoma St. 52, Baylor 45 Cleveland 3 12 0 .200 266 404 points, and Noah Black- at No. 3 Oklahoma on Boyette added 15 points TCU 78, Texas Tech 69 West Tulsa 81, East Carolina 79, OT and 14 rebounds. well had career highs of Saturday.

W L T Pct PF PA WEST x-Denver 11 4 0 .733 328 276 Josh Treadwell had 21 Freshman Tynice Mar- FAR 19 points and four threeCalifornia 106, CS Northridge 44 x-Kansas City 10 5 0 .667 382 270 Fresno St. 58, UNLV 54 pointers for the 49ers (6- points for Coppin State tin led the Mountaineers Oakland 7 8 0 .467 342 376 Hawaii 65, CS Bakersfield 55 San Diego 4 11 0 .267 300 371 (2-13).

(11-3) with 15 points.

9).

New Mexico 51, Nevada 47 San Diego St. 84, Wyoming 77 San Jose St. 86, Utah St. 74

Doane women clip Haskell, 62-50 J-W Staff Reports

Holy Cross 80, Boston U. 64 Indiana 79, Rutgers 72 Loyola (Md.) 75, American U. 67 NJIT 77, St. Francis (Pa.) 65 Pittsburgh 72, Syracuse 61 Rhode Island 88, Brown 85, OT St. Bonaventure 82, Niagara 68 Yale 62, CCSU 42 SOUTH Alcorn St. 81, Louisiana College 69 Arkansas St. 84, Troy 81 Austin Peay 112, Westminster (Mo.) 61 Duke 103, Long Beach St. 81 Houston 73, South Florida 67 Jackson St. 89, SE Louisiana 66 Kent St. 61, NC A&T 60 Maryland 70, Penn St. 64 Mercer 76, Kennesaw St. 73 Middle Tennessee 82, Trevecca Nazarene 67 Murray St. 101, Brescia 75 North Carolina 80, Clemson 69 SC-Upstate 88, Lees-McRae 60 South Carolina 78, Francis Marion 56 VCU 80, North Florida 68 VMI 72, Bridgewater (Va.) 37 Vanderbilt 86, W. Michigan 61 Virginia 71, Oakland 58 West Virginia 88, Virginia Tech 63 MIDWEST Akron 78, SC State 68 Dayton 85, Arkansas 81, OT Evansville 70, Indiana St. 62 Georgetown 70, DePaul 58 Illinois St. 74, Missouri St. 61 Iowa St. 104, Coppin St. 84 Michigan 78, Illinois 68 N. Iowa 80, Bradley 44 Northwestern 81, Nebraska 72 Ohio 81, UC Riverside 59 Ohio St. 78, Minnesota 63 S. Illinois 72, Loyola of Chicago 62 Seton Hall 83, Marquette 63 Toledo 90, N. Kentucky 73 SOUTHWEST Texas-Arlington 85, Georgia St. 70 FAR WEST Boise St. 64, UC Davis 56 New Mexico 88, Nevada 76 New Mexico St. 81, Arizona Christian 61 UC Santa Barbara 88, Seattle 50 Utah St. 80, San Jose St. 71

Haskell’s record to 12-3.

The Indians travel to Ottawa University Saturday for a 2 p.m. game.

Doane outrebounded the host team 45-31. Each team had 21 turnovers.

Haskell’s defense forced 12 steals while Doane had six.

Big 12 Men

Big 12 Overall

W L W L Oklahoma 0 0 11 0 Kansas 0 0 11 1 Iowa State 0 0 11 1 West Virginia 0 0 11 1 Texas Tech 0 0 10 1 Baylor 0 0 10 2 Kansas State 0 0 10 2 Oklahoma State 0 0 8 4 Texas 0 0 8 4 TCU 0 0 8 4 Tuesday’s Games Kansas 78, UC Irvine 53 Baylor 72, Texas Southern 59 Texas Tech 85, Richmond 70 Oklahoma State 61, UMKC 43 Kansas State 75, Saint Louis 47 Connecticut 71, Texas 66 Wednesday’s Games West Virginia 88, Virginia Tech 63 Iowa State 108, Coppin State 84 Saturday’s Games West Virginia at Kansas State, 11 a.m., ESPNU Texas at Texas Tech, noon, ESPNU Baylor at Kanas, 3 p.m., CBS TCU at Olahoma State, 3 p.m., ESPNEWS Iowa State at Oklahoma, 6 p.m., ESPN2

Kortney Meat scored 17 points and Cerissa Honena-Reyes added 13, but Haskell Indian Nations University’s women’s basketball team trailed throughout the game in a 62-50 loss to Doane at Coffin Complex on Doane 62, Haskell 50 Wednesday.

20 11 14 17—62 Meat had 10 rebounds Doane Haskell 15 11 12 12—50 to complete a doubleDoane — Shelbi Bittinger 17, Morgan Hill 17, McKenna Dodd 10, Heather double for Haskell.

9, Logan Finkey 3, Hanah Shelbi Bittinger and Broman College Men Barnard 2, Jenna Nieveen 2, Claire John Young/Journal-World Photo EAST Morgan Hill each had 17 Phillips 2.

Army 88, Lehigh 82 Haskell — Kortney Meat 17, Cerissa HASKELL JUNIOR GUARD KORTNEY MEAT, LEFT, CRASHES points for Doane, while Boston College 72, New Hampshire Honena-Reyes 13, Brandi Buffalo 67, OT McKenna Dodd added 10. 6, Tyler Sumpter 6, Ember Sloan 4, INTO Doane sophomore guard McKenna Dodd (11) during Bucknell 88, Navy 58 The loss dropped Cheyenne Livingston 2, Justina Coriz 2. Doane’s 62-50 win Wednesday evening at Coffin Complex.

Colgate 77, Lafayette 70

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W L T Pct PF PA y-Washington 8 7 0 .533 354 356 Philadelphia 6 9 0 .400 342 400 N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 390 407 Dallas 4 11 0 .267 252 340 South

W L T Pct PF PA y-Carolina 14 1 0 .933 462 298 Atlanta 8 7 0 .533 322 325 Tampa Bay 6 9 0 .400 332 379 New Orleans 6 9 0 .400 388 459 North

W L T Pct PF PA x-Green Bay 10 5 0 .667 355 303 x-Minnesota 10 5 0 .667 345 289 Detroit 6 9 0 .400 334 380 Chicago 6 9 0 .400 315 373 West

W L T Pct PF PA y-Arizona 13 2 0 .867 483 277 x-Seattle 9 6 0 .600 387 271 St. Louis 7 8 0 .467 264 311 San Francisco 4 11 0 .267 219 371 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday, Jan. 3 Jacksonville at Houston, noon Washington at Dallas, noon Detroit at Chicago, noon N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, noon New England at Miami, noon New Orleans at Atlanta, noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, noon Pittsburgh at Cleveland, noon Tennessee at Indianapolis, noon Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, noon St. Louis at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

San Diego at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

Seattle at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

Oakland at Kansas City, 3:25 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 3:25 p.m.

Minnesota at Green Bay, 7:30 p.m.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

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BOWL ROUNDUP

Auburn gets boost from QB Johnson INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-NC State, Hines 13-70, Brissett 26-67, Samuels 3-53, Nichols 6-22, Cherry 1-0, Team 2-(minus 2). Mississippi St., Prescott 12-47, Holloway 13-41, A.Williams 3-39, Ross 1-33, Shumpert 5-27, Lee 1-2.

PASSING-NC State, Brissett 12-282-214. Mississippi St., Prescott 25-421-380.

RECEIVING-NC State, Ramos 5-75, Grinnage 2-18, Alston 2-16, McKever 1-82, Cherry 1-25, Samuels 1-(minus 2). Mississippi St., Ross 7-74, D.Wilson 5-96, Holloway 4-78, Dear 3-25, F.Brown 2-41, D.Gray 2-40, Hutcherson 2-26.

The Associated Press

Birmingham Auburn 31, Memphis 10 Birmingham, Ala. — Jeremy Johnson and Auburn found a measure of redemption and, finally, something to celebrate in their season finale.

The Tigers’ former starting quarterback came off the bench to run and pass for touchdowns, and the similarly maligned defense contained Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch throughout in Auburn’s victory Wednesday.

Johnson capped a disappointing season by sparking a sputtering offense that scored three touchdowns in a fiveminute span starting late in the third quarter. Auburn (7-6) avoided the first losing season of Gus Malzahn’s 11-year college coaching career.

“We knew we had to start scoring touchdowns because we knew what kind of offense they were, even though the (Auburn) defense was playing great,” Johnson said.

“In our mind, we were just thinking about getting in the end zone.”

He helped get them there a few times.

An Auburn defense without a coordinator didn’t allow an offensive touchdown for Memphis (9-4) and its standout quarterback.

Malzahn announced the hiring of LSU defensive coordinator Kevin Steele after the game.

“Offensively, we never established any consistency or got anything going,” interim Memphis coach Darrell Dickey said. “Their defense, to be

Music City

Butch Dill/AP Photo

AUBURN COACH GUS MALZAHN, CENTER, CELEBRATES WITH HIS PLAYERS after they defeated Memphis, 31-10 in the Birmingham Bowl on Wednesday in Birmingham, Alabama. quite honest, defended us better than anybody’s defended us in the last two years.”

Auburn 10 0 7 14 — 31 Memphis 0 10 0 0 — 10 First Quarter Aub-FG Carlson 20, 8:35.

Aub-K.Johnson 8 run (Carlson kick), 1:58.

Second Quarter Mem-FG Elliott 53, 10:03.

Mem-Ball 53 interception return (Elliott kick), 3:06.

Third Quarter Aub-J.Smith 11 pass from Je.Johnson (Carlson kick), 3:12.

Fourth Quarter Aub-Je.Johnson 5 run (Carlson kick), 14:57.

Aub-Robinson 4 run (Carlson kick), 12:57.

A-59,430.

Mem

Aub First downs 23 13 Rushes-yards 55-251 31-97 Passing 151 108 Comp-Att-Int 10-16-3 16-37-1 Return Yards 94 65 Punts-Avg. 3-39.7 6-46.2 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 3-45 6-40 Time of Possession 34:17 25:43 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Auburn, Robinson 27-126, Barber 11-40, R.Thomas 5-29, Je.Johnson 3-26, K.Johnson 6-24, J.Smith 1-6, Louis 1-0, White 1-0.

Memphis, Dorceus 11-46, J.Cooper 4-26, Craft 5-12, Henderson 2-10, Frazier 3-6, Lynch 5-(minus 1).

PASSING-Auburn, White 8-13-2-103, Je.Johnson 1-1-0-11, Phillips 1-1-0-37, J.Smith 0-1-1-0. Memphis, Lynch 16-371-108.

RECEIVING-Auburn, Ray 2-50, Stevens 2-25, M.Davis 2-8, K.Johnson 1-37, Louis 1-17, J.Smith 1-11, Barber 1-3. Memphis, Frazier 4-49, Mayhue 4-26, Te.Jones 3-16, Miller 3-10, Henderson 1-7, Cross 1-0.

Belk Mississippi St. 51, N. Carolina St. 28 Charlotte, N.C. — Dak Prescott closed out his college career in impressive fashion, throwing for a Belk Bowl-record 380 yards and four touchdowns in Mississippi State’s victory.

Selected the game MVP, Prescott completed 25 of 42 passes and ran for 47 yards to become the fourth player in FBS history to throw for 9,000 yards and run for 2,500 yards. Prescott threw two touchdown passes to Brandon Holloway in the second half to break

it open for the Bulldogs ished with 78 yards on (9-4). four catches.

Wide receiver Fred State 0 14 7 7 — 28 Ross had seven catches NC Mississippi St. 14 17 6 14 — 51 for 74 yards and a touch- First Quarter MSSt-Ross 14 pass from Prescott down and scored on a 33- (Graves kick), 13:33. yard reverse. De’Runnya MSSt-D.Wilson 28 pass from Wilson added five catch- Prescott (Graves kick), 3:31.

Quarter es for 96 yards and a Second MSSt-Ross 33 run (Graves kick), touchdown to help the 12:17.

NCSt-McKever 82 pass from Brissett Bulldogs break the Belk (Bambard kick), 11:16.

Bowl scoring record.

NCSt-Samuels 48 run (Bambard kick), 6:43.

North Carolina State’s MSSt-Malone recovered fumble in Jacoby Brissett threw for end zone (Graves kick), 3:18.

MSSt-FG Graves 39, :14. one score and ran for an- Third Quarter other, but had two early NCSt-Brissett 3 run (Bambard kick), interceptions that led to 7:20.

MSSt-Holloway 10 pass from Mississippi State’s first 14 Prescott (kick failed), 1:16.

Fourth Quarter points.

MSSt-Holloway 55 pass from Prescott lobbed his Prescott (Graves kick), 9:41. third TD pass of the game MSSt-A.Williams 33 run (Graves 5:38. to Holloway over a blitz- kick), NCSt-Samuels 1 run (Bambard kick), ing defense to put the :45.

Bulldogs up 37-21 late in A-46,423.

NCSt MSSt the third quarter. The First downs 20 26 Rushes-yards 51-210 35-189 senior quarterback hit Passing 214 380 Holloway in stride on a Comp-Att-Int 12-28-2 25-42-1 0 (-2) go route along the right Return Yards Punts-Avg. 5-36.8 4-38.5 sideline for a 55-yard Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-0 touchdown in the fourth Penalties-Yards 4-50 5-55 quarter. Holloway fin- Time of Possession 32:05 27:55

Louisville 27, Texas A&M 21 Nashville, Tenn. — Lamar Jackson ran for a career-high and Music City Bowl-record 226 yards and two touchdowns and threw for two more scores to help Louisville beat Texas A&M. The freshman finished with a bowl-record 453 total yards.

Texas A&M 7 7 0 7 — 21 Louisville 20 0 7 0 — 27 First Quarter Lou-Jackson 6 run (Wallace kick), 11:56.

Lou-Crum 2 pass from Jackson (kick failed), 5:22.

TAM-Carson 9 run (Bertolet kick), 2:25.

Lou-Jackson 61 run (Wallace kick), 1:14.

Second Quarter TAM-Seals-Jones 4 pass from Hubenak (Bertolet kick), 1:51.

Third Quarter Lou-Towbridge 17 pass from Jackson (Wallace kick), 3:01.

Fourth Quarter TAM-Kirk 29 pass from Hubenak (Bertolet kick), 4:54.

A-50,478.

TAM Lou First downs 25 21 Rushes-yards 39-138 46-307 Passing 307 227 Comp-Att-Int 28-48-1 12-26-0 Return Yards 0 49 Punts-Avg. 7-43.7 6-42.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards 9-85 10-90 Time of Possession 30:53 29:07 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Texas A&M, Carson 20-106, Kirk 1-9, Etwi 2-9, White 5-7, Hubenak 11-7. Louisville, Jackson 22-226, Radcliff 11-47, Scott 5-27, Bonnafon 6-9, Samuel 1-(minus 1), Team 1-(minus 1).

PASSING-Texas A&M, Hubenak 28-48-1-307. Louisville, Jackson 12-260-227.

RECEIVING-Texas A&M, Reynolds 11-177, Kirk 10-84, Pope 3-21, SealsJones 3-18, Carson 1-7. Louisville, Quick 4-73, Hikutini 3-103.

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ORANGE BOWL: CLEMSON (13-0) VS. OKLAHOMA (11-1), 3 P.M. TODAY , ESPN

No one expecting defensive battle Miami Gardens, Fla. (ap) — No one will be tuning in to the Orange Bowl looking for a defensive slugfest.

Clemson’s Deshaun Watkins is used to lighting up the scoreboard. Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield has shredded one helpless defense after another.

“People love seeing high-powered offenses and guys slinging the ball around,” said Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware, sounding a bit gloomy as he looked ahead to today’s national semifinal

game. “The viewers want to see Deshaun throw for 600 yards and Mayfield throw for 600 yards.”

While no one is ready to bury the ol’ adage that defense wins championships, it needs a bit of tweaking with these teams.

Clemson (13-0) gave up more than 30 points in its last two games, but Watson & Co. made sure it didn’t ruin the perfect season. The Tigers held off South Carolina, 37-32, in their regular-season finale, then survived a 4537 track meet with North

Carolina to capture the Atlantic Coast Conference championship.

Oklahoma (11-1) followed a similar path to the College Football Playoff. The Sooners gave up at least 20 points in eight games, more than 30 a couple of times. It cost them only once — an upset loss to Texas.

Despite all those shaky performances, neither defense is lacking bravado.

“I know what we’ve got,” Oklahoma outside linebacker Eric Striker said. “We know what it

takes to win the game.

One thing about the media: They’ve got to talk, they’ve got to come up with stuff.”

The media has nothing to do with the national statistics, which have Oklahoma outside the top 20 in all four major defensive categories. The Sooners are tied for 22nd in points allowed (20.8 per game).

Clemson has been stingy when it comes to defending the pass, but a bit leaky against the run.

The Tigers are giving

20.2 points a game, tied for 18th nationally.

“It’s about getting the W,” Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander said. “It ain’t always gonna be pretty. When I hear people say, ‘Aww, you guys gave up all these points,’ I’m like, ‘We’re the number one team in the country.’ Everybody is gonna play us hard, have tricks, do everything they can. For the last six weeks, everybody has been throwing everything at us, everything they’ve got.”

Only two teams in the

last 30 years have won national titles while allowing at least 20 points a game, but both have come in the last five seasons — mirroring the game’s ever-increasing emphasis on offense.

Ohio State won the championship a year ago despite giving up 22.0 points per contest, ranking 26th nationally. Cam Newton-led Auburn finished No. 1 in 2010 while surrendering an average of 24.1 points, which placed a mediocre 53rd in the national rankings.

COTTON BOWL: ALABAMA (12-1) VS. MICHIGAN STATE (12-1), 7 P.M. TODAY, ESPN

Dantonio faces old boss Saban in playoffs Dallas (ap) — Mark Dantonio glanced toward Nick Saban during the final news conference before their teams meet in the College Football Playoff and gave a little grin at his old boss.

“He’s letting me answer all the questions, I guess.

First, anyway,” Dantonio said Wednesday. “We’ll probably get to kick off.”

The Michigan State coach didn’t mind deferring to his counterpart from Alabama. If it wasn’t for Saban, Dantonio and the Spartans might not be where they are today.

The third-ranked Spartans and No. 2

Crimson Tide will ring in the new year toight in a game that will determine which team plays for the national championship.

“A lot of the things that we do are patterned after the things that I learned from him, whether it’s technique in the secondary, in the back end a little bit, or defensively, or just the structure of the entire program, recruiting. A lot of different aspects,” said Dantonio, who was defensive backs coach at Michigan State when Saban was head coach from 1995-99.

Saban was very early in his coaching career when

Dantonio first caught his attention as a player at Zanesville High School in Ohio. Saban watched Dantonio’s coaching career progress, always impressed. When Saban got the Michigan State job, he hired Dantonio away from Kansas.

The two parted ways when Saban went to LSU, where he won the first of his four national titles.

Saban tried the NFL for a couple of seasons with the Miami Dolphins before returning to college in 2007.

Hiring Saban changed everything for the Crimson Tide, a traditional power that was flailing as

it tried to recapture past glory. Saban and Alabama have set the standard since, going 98-18 with three national championships and four Southeastern Conference titles.

A couple months before Alabama landed Saban, Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis was searching for a new head coach, with the Spartans coming off three straight losing seasons and firmly relegated to the second division in the Big Ten. Hollis had his eye on Dantonio, who was the Cincinnati coach at the time, and called Saban for a recommendation.

Saban gave Dantonio a ringing endorsement and with little fanfare Michigan State hired a program-changing head coach of its own.

“He’s, obviously, blossomed into (doing) a fantastic job in terms of what he’s done at Michigan State right now,” Saban said. “And I think the world should recognize what a great job he’s done.”

It would be hard not to at this point.

Michigan State has won at least 11 games in five of the last six seasons. The Spartans have won two Big Ten titles, the Rose Bowl and the

Cotton Bowl in the last three seasons.

Dantonio has clearly established himself as one of the best coaches in college football and turned Michigan State into an elite program.

Since 2010, only Saban (70) and Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher (68) have won more games than Dantonio (65).

The only thing missing is a national championship.

“This will be a great opportunity but a great challenge for us as a program,” Dantonio said. “And we’re looking forward to our moment.”

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785.832.2222

Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 NOTICE OF SUIT

IN THE 7th JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS

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MS 167473.341155 KJFC MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. _______

STATE OF KANSAS to the above named Defendants and The Unknown Heirs, executors, devisees, trustees, creditors, and assigns of any deceased de- (First published in the IN THE MATTER OF THE fendants; the unknown Lawrence Daily Journal PETITION OF spouses of any defend- World, December 24, 2015) ants; the unknown officThomas Allen Brown ers, successors, trustees, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Present Name creditors and assigns of DOUGLAS COUNTY, any defendants that are KANSAS To Change His Name To: existing, dissolved or dorThomas Allen DeCoste mant corporations; the unIn the Matter of the New Name known executors, adminisEstate of: trators, devisees, trustees, RITA L. WURTZ, Case No. 15CV450 creditors, successors and Deceased.

Div. No. 5 assigns of any defendants that are or were partners Case No. 2007 PR 185 PURSUANT TO K.S.A. or in partnership; and the Division No. I CHAPTER 60 unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of NOTICE OF HEARING Proceeding Under any defendants that are K.S.A. Chapter 59 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO minors or are under any leNOTICE OF HEARING AND ALL WHO ARE OR MAY BE gal disability and all other person who are or may be NOTICE TO CREDITORS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified concerned: THE STATE OF KANSAS TO that Thomas Allen Brown, filed a Petition in Douglas YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: County District Court, that a Petition for MortDouglas County, Kansas, gage Foreclosure has been You are hereby notified on the 22nd day of Decem- filed in the District Court of that on December 16, 2015, ber, 2015, requesting a Douglas County, Kansas by a Petition was filed in this judgment and order Wilmington Savings Fund Court by Albert B. Wurtz, changing his name from Society, FSB, doing busi- an heir, devisee, and legaThomas Allen Brown to ness as Christiana Trust, tee and executor named in not in its individual capac- the Last Will and TestaThomas Allen DeCoste. ity but solely as Trustee ment, praying the will filed The said Petition will be for BCAT 2014-4TT, praying with the Petition be admitheard in Douglas County for foreclosure of certain ted to probate and record; District Court, Douglas real property legally de- and that Albert B. Wurtz be appointed as executor, County, Kansas, 11th St, scribed as follows: without bond.

Lawrence, KS on the 12th day of February 2016, at LOT 5, IN BLOCK 4, IN PRAIRIE PARK ADDITION NO. 1, You are required to file 4:30 p.m.

A SUBDVISION IN THE CITY your written defenses If you have any objection OF LAWRENCE, IN DOUG- thereto on or before the LAS COUNTY, KANSAS. 14th day of January, 2016, to the requested name #: at 10:00 o’clock a.m., in the change, you are required PARCEL to file a responsive plead- 103-08-0-40-07-005.00 Com- District Court in Lawrence, ing on or before February monly known as 2105 E Douglas County, Kansas, at 12th, 2016 in this court or 38th St, Lawrence, KS which time and place the (“the Property”) cause will be heard. appear at the hearing and 66046 Should you fail therein, object to the requested MS167473 judgment and decree will name change. If you fail to act, judgement and order for a judgment against de- be entered in due course will be entered upon the fendants and any other in- upon the Petition.

Petition as requested by terested parties and, unless otherwise served by All creditors are notified to Petitioner. personal or mail service of exhibit their demands summons, the time in against the estate within Thomas Allen Brown which you have to plead to four (4) months from the Petitioner, Pro Se the Petition for Foreclo- date of the first publica1725 Tennesse Apt 1 sure in the District Court of tion of this notice, as proLawrence, KS 66044 Douglas County Kansas vided by law, and if their 785-979-1125 will expire on January 27, demands are not thus ex________ 2016. If you fail to plead, hibited, they shall be for(First published in the judgment and decree will ever barred.

Lawrence Daily Journal- be entered in due course ALBERT B. WURTZ, World December 17, 2015) upon the request of plain- Petitioner tiff.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT COLLISTER & OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, By: KAMPSCHROEDER KANSAS Chad R. Doornink, #23536 Attorneys at Law CIVIL DEPARTMENT cdoornink@msfirm.com 3311 Clinton Parkway Ct 8900 Indian Creek Lawrence, Kansas Wilmington Savings Fund Parkway, Suite 180 66047-2631 Society, FSB, doing busiOverland Park, KS 66210 Phone:(785) 842-3126 ness as Christiana Trust, (913) 339-9132 Fax:(758) 842-3878 not in its individual capac- (913) 339-9045 (fax) E-mail: ity but solely as Trustee collkamp@sbcglobal.net for BCAT 2014-4TT By: /s/ Tiffany T. Frazier Plaintiff, Tiffany T. Frazier, #26544 ATTORNEYS FOR tfrazier@msfirm.com PETITIONER vs.

Garrett M. Gasper, #25628 ______ ggasper@msfirm.com Karina L. Snook, Michael S. Aaron M. Schuckman, (First published in the Snook, Jane Doe, and John #22251 Lawrence Daily Journal Doe, et al., World, December 24, 2015) aschuckman@msfirm.com Defendants 612 Spirit Dr. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF St. Louis, MO 63005 Case No.15CV434 DOUGLAS COUNTY, (636) 537-0110 Court No. KANSAS (636) 537-0067 (fax) Title to Real Estate

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

In the Matter of the

Estate of: DORIS I. NOTTINGHAM, Deceased.

Case No. 2015 PR 203 Division No. I Proceeding Under K.S.A. Chapter 59 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on December 16, 2015, a Petition was filed in this Court by David Nottingham, an heir, devisee, and legatee and executor named in the Last Will and Testament, praying the will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; and that David Nottingham be appointed as executor, without bond.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 14th day of January, 2016, at 10:15 o’clock a.m., in the District Court in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard.

Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

DAVID NOTTINGHAM, Petitioner COLLISTER & KAMPSCHROEDER Attorneys at Law 3311 Clinton Parkway Ct Lawrence, Kansas 66047-2631 Phone:(785) 842-3126 Fax:(758) 842-3878 E-mail: collkamp@sbcglobal.net ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER _______ (First published in the Lawrence Daily JournalWorld December 31, 2016) Public Notice On the 19 day of January 2016, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, will convene in the Commission Meeting Room, 1st Floor, City Hall, 6 East 6th Street, Lawrence, Kansas, at 5:45 pm for the purpose of conducting a hearing on the request to grant a partial tax abatement to Menard, Inc. for property located at Lawrence VenturePark in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.

Diane Stoddard Interim City Manager ________

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