SportsLine’s advanced computer model simulated Wednesday’s Astros vs. Reds game 10,000 times. Source

The Soccerbot is up 2,000 on bookmakers’ closing odds and just locked in England vs. Japan picks Source

“It is a good start,” mother of victim says as international investigation announces pending charges over missile attack on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Source

Some pilots allege that Boeing made mistakes in its design of the 737 Max Source

“San Francisco could soon become the first city to block the sale of e-cigarettes, in an effort to crack down on vaping by kids. City leaders voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban the sale of the products in city limits, although the measure still requires final approval and there will be another vote.
Anna Werner reports.” Source

Phoenix city leaders promise action after facing thousands of angry protesters at a public meeting. Community members lined up at a local church Tuesday night to respond to a video showing police officers confronting a couple and their two small children. Jeff Pegues reports. Source

President Trump is looking again for a permanent secretary of defense. Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan abruptly withdrew his nomination Tuesday after domestic violence incidents from several years ago surfaced. The Pentagon has been without a permanent leader since December. It is one of nine top administration roles filled by acting leaders. David Martin reports. Source

In her latest novel Hilderbrand sets well-to-do Massachusetts family against the backdrop of the tumultuous summer of 1969 Source

Three brought to hospital; they were all near field that was being sprayed when wind shifted Source

Washington Post journalist and author Anna Fifield has a new book on Kim Jong-Un’s surprising rise to power Source