Новости за 09.09.2017

Sloane Stephens, of the United States, reacts after defeating Venus Williams, of the United States, during the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Madison Keys, of the United States, reacts after defeating CoCo Vandeweghe, of the United States, during the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Northbound traffic, right, on I-75 through Sarasota, Fla., is heavier than normal, but still moving on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Many South Florida residents are evacuating and heading north as Hurricane Irma approaches. (Mike Lang /Sarasota Herald-Tribune via AP)

Northbound traffic, right, on I-75 through Sarasota, Fla., is heavier than normal, but still moving on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Many South Florida residents are evacuating and heading north as Hurricane Irma approaches. (Mike Lang /Sarasota Herald-Tribune via AP)

In this geocolor image GOES-16 satellite image taken Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at 11:45 UTC, sunlight, from the right, illuminates Hurricane Irma as the storm approaches Cuba and Florida. Cuba evacuated tourists from beachside resorts and Floridians emptied stores of…

Although he was born and reared in Honolulu, Hawaii, Blake Pang, the new regional CEO of the United Way organizations in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties, seems destined to live in the mid-valley.

SWEET HOME — "The Love of Christmas" will be the theme of the annual Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree and although it’s only September, rehearsals are just around the corner.

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The African basketball championship may lack star power — even electrical power on occasion. But with national pride at stake, it almost always entertains.

Senegal's supporters drum during an AfroBasket match between Senegal against South Africa at Marius Ndiaye stadium in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The African basketball championship may lack star power, even electrical power on occasion. But with national pride…

South Africa's Chris Gabriel, center front, launches a hook shot over Senegal's Gorgui Dieng during AfroBasket tournament at Marius Ndiaye stadium in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The African basketball championship may lack star power, even electrical power on…

South Africa's Chris Gabriel, left, launches a hook shot during AfroBasket tournament at Marius Ndiaye stadium in Dakar, Senegal,Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The African basketball championship may lack star power, even electrical power on occasion. But with national pride at…

Mozambique's Hugo Martins, centre, launches a hook shot over Egypt's, Ramy Abdalla, left, and Ramy Gunady during an AfroBasket tournament at Marius Ndiaye stadium in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The African basketball championship may lack star power, even…

In this image made from video, motorists remove debris caused by Hurricane Irma from the road in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Hurricane Irma weakened slightly Thursday with sustained winds of 175 mph, according to the…

MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Irma's impact on sports (all times local):

Residents stand on debris of a partially collapsed building felled by a massive earthquake in Juchitan, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to strike Mexico has hit off its southern Pacific coast,…

Chelsea Roberson, of Cape Coral, Fla., walks her dog near her parked RV at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Hampton, Ga. Over 50 cameras and RV's are sheltering at the speedway from South Ga., South Carolina,…

NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Joe DeNucci, a former world class middleweight boxing contender who became a politician and the longest-serving state auditor in Massachusetts history, has died at age 78.

File-This Jan. 21, 2010 file photo shows Massachusetts Auditor Joseph DeNucci before Gov. Deval Patrick's state-of-the-state address in the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Boston. The boxer who became a politician and the longest-serving state auditor in Massachusetts history…

A federal judge blocked Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension over a domestic violence case Friday, setting the stage for a potentially lengthy legal fight with the NFL.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) hands off to teammate running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during an NFL football practice in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Skeeter Werner died July 8, 2017. A celebration of life will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m., with a program beginning at 2:30 on Wednesday September 13, 2017 at Philomath Scout Lodge, 660 Clemens Mill Rd, Philomath.

Janice Bethell, 82, died September 6, 2017 in Albany.

Merlin E. Aplet, 83, of Lebanon, died Thursday, September 7 in Albany. Viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday September 14 at Huston-Jost-Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 15…

HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. Watt is being honored by the NFL Players Association after raising more than $29 million for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2017, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt holds a box of relief supplies on his shoulder while handing them out to people impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Watt is being honored…