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Nico Hulkenberg says he is optimistic about Renault's chances at next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix as he targets extending his run of points finishes in the 2017 Formula One season.

The German has taken points in the last three races, including his best result of the year -- and Renault's best finish since returning to the sport as a full works team in 2016 -- with sixth place at the Spanish Grand Prix. Hulkenberg has scored all 14 of Renault's points so far in 2017, six more than the total achieved throughout the whole of last season.

"The track should suit us, especially with the super-soft and ultra-soft tyres," Hulkenberg said. "I am looking forward to race day and obviously I'm aiming for a good result. Last year I performed there quite well and with the new cars it will feel even quicker.

"You need a good rhythm and a good harmony with yourself and the car and feel comfortable. Lap times can be tricky to find, but in recent years I have done well, so hopefully we can have another strong performance.

"You have to build it up step by step, session by session. The last thing you want to do is touch a wall as that will take all your confidence away. In qualifying you peak and take more risks and get closer to the barriers and really get on the limits. But it is a street circuit, we know what they entail and you have to be sensible and totally focused on the task."

Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul echoed Hulkenberg's comments and hopes the Enstone-based team can seal a strong result around the streets of Monte Carlo.

"As a constructor, Renault has won twice in Monaco, with Jarno Trulli in 2004 and in 2006 with Fernando Alonso," he said. "As an engine supplier, we have tasted the top step a further four times. Our expectation is not to add to this statistic in 2017, but we are making progress and we are ambitious for this new challenge.

"In Monaco we will start our celebrations of the 40 year anniversary of Renault first entering Formula One. We hope we can harness the force of our 40 year history for a strong result this weekend."

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May 21, 2017 7:58 PM

JAMUL, Calif. (AP) Firefighters reported making progress against a wildfire that forced hundreds of people to evacuate a popular campground and small community southeast of San Diego.

The state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said Sunday that an overnight rise in humidity allowed firefighters to advance on the blaze near Pio Pico RV Resort and Campground.

Authorities reported it was 30 percent contained after burning across more than two square miles.

The blaze broke out Saturday south of Jamul and spread rapidly through grass and brush.

Campers and residents of nearby Dulzura were evacuated.

An evacuation warning remained in effect, but residents were allowed to return.

Authorities say the campground remains under evacuation because of infrastructure damage.

They did not reveal the extent of the damage.

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Injured Wichita Police Department Officer Brian Arterburn is continuing progress on his road to recovery, a little more than three months since he was run over by a stolen vehicle.

Saturday night, a family spokesman provided an update on Arterburn's recovery at a Colorado rehabilitation hospital.

"Brian has been making incredible progress," the spokesman says. "Brian began talking again after going to Craig Hospital (in the Denver area), and is talking quite well now."

A week after a second surgery in April, the spokesman says Arterburn was able to stand up and, using parallel bars and help from a therapist, was able to walk about 45 feet in one session. Arterburn has also worked to build strength in a weakened left side and is working on getting back to a solid-food diet.

In the past few weeks, he has progressed from needing a walker to walking mostly on his own with assistance from a therapist there if he needs it.

"Although this is remarkable progress in only 3 1/2 months, there is still a very long journey ahead," the family spokesman says. "Recovery from a severe (traumatic brain injury) is measured in years, not months, and he still utilizes a wheelchair for mobility."

The spokesman says Arterburn has memory issues still, but his awareness has increased and he is asking more questions about what happened the day he was injured. Arterburn is also becoming more aware of the severity of his injuries and talks about family, friend and co-workers a lot, motivated to return to Wichita.

Arterburn has received cards from all over the world and is said to be overwhelmed by all of the support.

The family spokesman points out that two years ago, Arterburn had a liver transplant and was back to full duty within four months of that. He says Arterburn's liver was not damaged when he was injured in February, but his current liver enzyme levels are not where doctors would like them to be. The spokesman says doctors are doing more testing to determine the cause for the fluctuation.

"They hope to get it figured out, and leveled off with adjustments in medication, so the family would appreciate additional prayers for the situation with Brian's liver to resolve itself," the spokesman says.

He says Brian, his wife, Claudale and their family appreciate the thoughts, concerns and prayers from everyone, "but especially the strong support from the local (Wichita) community."

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Montpelier The Vermont Legislature has adjourned for the year and while Republican Gov. Phil Scott has vowed to veto the state budget, guaranteeing lawmakers will return next month for a veto session, lawmakers had a number of notable accomplishments this session.

A list of some of those accomplishments:

Scotts promised veto of the state budget and a proposal on the best way to save money on teacher health care costs looms over the proceedings.

He has said he plans to veto both the budget and the separate legislation because lawmakers didnt pass a bill to his liking that would save the states property taxes an estimated $26 million a year by changing the way the states 14,000 teachers get health insurance.

The next fiscal year starts July 1 and no one seems to know what would happen if the state doesnt have a budget in place by then.

Scott argues that by negotiating a statewide benefit rather than having each school district negotiate separate health care deals it can save property tax payers $26 million a year.

Democrats counter the savings is only an estimate and they put forth proposals that would guarantee the savings that the governor was uninterested in while ensuring all the health care plans are negotiated local by teachers unions.

Earlier this month, the Vermont Legislature became the first such body in the country to vote to legalize marijuana. The other eight states and District of Colombia all legalized it through citizen referenda. But it remains to be seen if the legislation will become law next year as planned.

Under the Vermont legislation, small amounts of marijuana would be legal to possess and grow for anyone over 21. Larger amounts would remain illegal. A commission would develop a proposal to tax and regulate marijuana that would be ready for the Legislature to consider next year, ahead of the implementation date.

Scotts office has officially received the legislation and he must decide what to do by Wednesday.

He said Friday hed take the weekend study it.

Its a bit of a struggle, admittedly, he said. Again, its my own libertarian streak. What somebody does in their own home, behind closed doors as long as doesnt affect the innocent, thats their right and Im fine with that.

But he has concerns about public safety on the states roadways and keeping it away from children.

Separately, the Legislature expanded access to medical marijuana.

With broad bipartisan support, Vermont lawmakers passed a law that limits police involvement with the federal government and gives the governor the power to sign off on agreements for officers to do federal immigration duties.

Scott, one of the backers of the proposal, called it a response to federal overreach by the Trump administration.

Under the law, state and local police officers are prohibited from collecting personal information on residents beyond whats needed to carry out their law enforcement duties.

It also bars police in some instances from providing information on residents to federal agents. Before signing the bill in March, Scott addressed concerns that Vermonts law would conflict with federal immigration laws.

I want to be very clear. This law has been carefully crafted through a consensus-building process to confirm Vermont remains compliant with federal law, that we would not be establishing a sanctuary state, Scott said.

Vermont has become the latest state to enact a law that protects journalists and their sources. Earlier this month, Scott signed a new law that creates a legal protection for information given to journalists by confidential sources or for conversations that take place off the record.

That means that the identity of anonymous sources is out of the reach of Vermonts legal system, even if those sources are government employees leaking privileged information. At a Statehouse signing ceremony, Scott said he supported the law because it helps reporters preserve their independence.

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Scott Miller, who is in his fourth year at the University of Missouri's Springfield Clinical Campus, says he's had a good experience in the two years he's been in the Queen City of the Ozarks studying to be a doctor. Wochit

People gather outside of the banquet room at the White River Conference Center to celebrate the anniversary of the University of Missouri Springfield Clinical Campus on Friday, May 19, 2017.(Photo: Andrew Jansen/News-Leader)Buy Photo

Fresh off surviving a budget scare, a Mizzou-backed medical program in Springfield is gearing up for its first birthday.

The Springfield Clinical Campus, which is a partnership between the University of Missouri School of Medicine, CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield, started last June and plans to see more than 60 MU medical school students through the end of their education by 2020.

University officials say they hope the program will help fill a shortage of doctors in rural areas, which is a problem in Missouri and across the country.

Scott Miller, who is in his fourth year at the University of Missouri's Springfield Clinical Campus, says he and his classmates havehad a good experience in the two years he's been in the Queen City of the Ozarks studying to be a doctor.

"Throughout the yearwe've been so fortunate," Miller said. "We've worked one-on-one with doctors pretty much every day in various specialties at both Cox and Mercy.

Dr. Andy Evans, speaks during the anniversary of the University of Missouri Springfield Clinical Campus on Friday, May 19, 2017.(Photo: Andrew Jansen/News-Leader)

The hope is that students like Miller stay in the area or at least in state, said Patrice Delafontaine, dean of the MU School of Medicine, who added that more than 60 percent of graduates stay in Missouri.

Delafontaine said the clinic represents the hopes of a long-term collaboration with both Mercy and Cox.

But in order to go "full-steam" next year, Delafontaine said, the program will need its funding restored.

The expansion was slated to receive $10 million, but Gov. Eric Greitens withheld $4 million in January, and his initial budget recommendations didn't fund the Springfield expansion at all.

$5 million dollars was eventually restored for next year, and the university drew on reserve funds to keep the program going this year.Delafontaine can't say whether the other half of the expansion's funding will be replenished, but he said he was optimistic.

The Springfield campusis tied into expansion plans in Columbia where the state's flagship university is located. A $42.5 million facility at MU is expected to open in July, according to a news release.

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