The team announced the dismissal in a release Sunday, just minutes before the Padres were to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres are 32-43 and 12½ games out of first in the NL West. They finished 76-86 in each of Byrnes’ first two seasons in the position. Now the question becomes, who replaces Byrnes? Speculation began immediately. The San Diego Union-Tribune weighed in with five candidates, including former Miami Marlins GM Larry Beinfest....

This condition is called painsomnia—insomnia caused by pain. Painsomnia is not considered a true medical term, but it is recognized as a real condition. Sleep helps our bodies rest and heal, so good-quality sleep is vital for people with chronic illnesses. However, painsomnia can make a good night of sleep feel like a pipe dream. Fortunately, medical researchers are starting to learn more about the condition and how patients can cope....

Geo TV Network is hardly the only Pakistani media outlet to fall foul of Musharraf, who blamed the media along with terrorists and the judiciary for his decision to impose a nationwide state of emergency on Nov. 3. But the shutdown of the network—part of one of Pakistan’s oldest media empires—even though it was broadcasting from outside the country, lends a new dimension to Musharraf’s media crackdown. Once credited as the leader who had brought new freedom to local outlets, Musharraf’s new regulations now prohibit private news outlets from “ridiculing” the “head of state, or members of the armed force, or executive, legislative or judicial organs of the state....

“They were all innocent,” says Ejaz Ahmad, the editor of an Urdu-language monthly in Rome who acted as translator at the court hearing. Most of the Pakistanis were street vendors. The explosives were more like fireworks, he says. “And now,” he adds, “all 28 are working in Italy.” The case may have been a failure for the local cops, but it did establish one thing: just how nervous European authorities are becoming about burgeoning Pakistani populations in places—such as Italy, Spain and France—where there were few or none at all just a few years ago....

Pictures and video of the monument site during and after the attack showed what appeared to be fire damage, as well as damage to its stone lid, the BBC reported. “Israel is committed to peaceful coexistence and to freedom of worship. Extremists must be shunned and condemned,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry tweeted Sunday. Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians have been on the rise in recent weeks, resulting in deadly attacks....

Baseball’s best available relievers — despite reports to the contrary at this point, know that the Yankees would be crazy not to move them if the right offer comes along — have gone from a luxury trade addition to a near-necessity for a handful of teams that are World Series contenders, or at least consider themselves contenders. MORE: 50 best players in baseball | All-Star rosters set The Cardinals, for example, are scrambling....

Following Carolina’s acquisition of Baker Mayfield from the Browns, Darnold and Mayfield are expected to have a competition for the starting position, with Mayfield considered the frontrunner given the past success he’s had in the NFL. But Darnold, speaking for the first time since the trade, has said he’s not worried about the competition, and, in fact, he’s looking forward to the opportunity to compete with Mayfield. “Me and Baker are cool....

For now, Hardy has a 2014 contract. Teams have until 4 p.m. ET Monday to use the tag. Citing what it called team sources and multiple reports, the Charlotte Observer reported a lengthy contract remains a goal and discussions will continue. Part of the Panthers' problem is salary cap constraints. The team's success last season in winning the NFC South makes is difficult to retain its roster, and the Observer speculated players could be allowed to test the free-agent market....

Newton threw two touchdown passes, Greg Hardy had a team-record four sacks and the Panthers clinched the NFC South title by beating the Atlanta Falcons 21-20 on Sunday. MORE: Tony Gonzalez’s career in photos Making their first trip to the playoffs since 2008, the Panthers (12-4) secured a first-round bye and home-field advantage for at least one game as the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Carolina could move up to the No....

The ParaGard IUD must be inserted by a qualified healthcare provider (such as an ob-gyn or nurse practitioner). It is hormone free, so it does not alter a woman’s natural menstrual cycle. The ParaGard IUD releases a tiny amount of copper (which acts as a spermicide, which kills sperm) continuously over a 10-year period as a way to prevent pregnancy. How It Works The ParaGard IUD helps to prevent sperm from joining with an egg by interfering with the movement of the sperm toward the egg....

Published to Reddit’s popular r/AmITheA**hole forum, a parent under the anonymous username u/brokenlaptopmom shared her story to get the opinions of the “AITA” community. The viral post has over 6,000 upvotes and 700 comments. The original poster (OP) began her post by saying that her 19-year-old son had some friends over recently. When she went upstairs to bed, her son and his friends were down in the basement. The next morning when she came to get her laptop to check her emails, there was a giant crack on the screen and drink stains on the keyboard....

Writing for the popular subreddit r/AmITheAhole, u/Throwaway_18995 earned over 3,200 upvotes and 2,800 comments for their post, “[Am I the Ahole] for not buying my daughter the book she wanted?” The original poster (OP) says that their 12-year-old was given birthday money by her stepmom, and is a big fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton. The OP and their daughter were out and about and passed a bookstore, and they asked if she wanted to stop in....

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Seattle Police determined the two kidnapping attempts were unrelated and both suspects were later identified and arrested. Kidnappings in America According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), attempted abductions most often occur on the street while children are walking, biking, or playing outside. The majority of kidnappings involving school-age children occur before and after school when children are traveling from home to school and after dinner between 6-7 p....

After reading all 17 counts, the jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole. Judge Elizabeth Scherer will have to accept this decision as the final sentence. The state asked Judge Scherer to delay the sentencing until next month to allow victims to express themselves as everything not allowed under victim impact statements. Counts 10 and 13 were for two students, Carmen Schentrup and Meadow Pollack. Counts nine, 11 and 12 were for geography teacher Scott Beigel, assistant football coach Aaron Feis and athletic director Christopher Hixon....

The reports emerged after pictures surfaced on social media of a letter from the French outfit to Al Ain enquiring about the player’s availability on loan. The Arabian Gulf League side have reportedly rejected Nice’s attempt to avail of their star playmaker’s services. However, the letter seems to be dated June 27 and hasn’t appeared on any official outlets. Despite the UAE side’s initial rejection, there remains hope of an agreement being met this summer according to Sport360....

Day Trip, a beachy house music festival, moved from Berth 46 in San Pedro to the parking lot adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood—which is about 20 miles away. Then today, the plans changed again, with the festival now moving to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, EDMI Identity reports. Many people seemed to be upset at the drastic change so close to the day but the company running the event, Insomniac’s, has offered a very thorough reimbursement package for those who can’t make it....

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced Friday that Mack Devon Knight, 45, of Kingsland, Georgia, pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud after receiving $149,900 in fraudulent government funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Knight faces a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years, in addition to substantial financial penalties and restitution. Any completed prison sentence could result in up to three years of supervised release....

Now that the Pacers have dragged themselves out of the first round of the playoffs with a Game 7 win over the Hawks by a count of 92-80, it’s a good time to think positive. That’s what was going on in the Pacers' locker room following their advancement to the East semis against Washington, according to coach Frank Vogel. Asked if there was relief or elation in his postgame meeting with his team, Vogel said, “Maybe little of both....

Beverley argued too long with officials after being called for two personal fouls in quick succession. Referee James Capers tossed Beverley with consecutive techs. Denver’s Jamal Murray sank both technical free throws to give the Nuggets a 10-point lead. They won the game 110-101. NBA PLAYOFFS: Schedule, TV times for all series Beverley was highly frustrated after being called for the first personal, which he wanted Clippers coach Doc Rivers to challenge....