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NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday introduced a plan to redesign and rebuild LaGuardia airport, replacing the cramped, outdated hub with a unified terminal that will have more than double the operational space for airliners. "Welcome to the new LaGuardia Airport," Cuomo said. "This is what New Yorkers deserve and have deserved for a long time. And now we're going to get it." He said the current airport is a collection of cramped terminals with high volume and low ceilings, and is "un-New York." "It's slow... Читать дальше...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — James L. White, who wrote the screenplay for "Ray," the 2004 movie about singer Ray Charles, has died in California. He was 67. His attorney, Matthew Saver, says in a statement that White died Thursday from cancer at his home in Santa Monica. "Ray" received a best-picture Oscar nomination. It was White's only feature credit, although he worked on unproduced screenplays. White told the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/1JoJuBw ) that he and Ray Charles bonded while he was... Читать дальше...

Northwest true crime author Ann Rule has died.

It was hard not to be impressed with tight end Jimmy Graham and linebacker Bobby Wagner when they were on the field last season, and EA Sports took notice and rated the Seattle Seahawks’ pair among the highest at their respective positions in “Madden NFL 16,” the latest iteration of the venerable video game franchise. Last season Graham, 28, caught 85 passes for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns for New Orleans, ranking in the top five among NFL tight ends. Now with Seattle, EA Sports predicts similar success with quarterback Russell Wilson... Читать дальше...

Mariners pitching prospect Danny Hultzen was shut down over the weekend because of fatigue in his throwing shoulder, according to a Seattle Times report. The Seattle Mariners reportedly shut down pitching prospect Danny Hultzen. (Rob Tringali/Getty Images) According to Mariners beat writer Ryan Divish, it’s unlikely Hultzen will pitch again during the regular season after the 25-year-old left-hander went 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in three starts for Double-A Jackson before a tired shoulder sidelined him in May. Читать дальше...

The great American family road trip seems, in the 32 years since we first met the Griswolds, as antiquated a concept as ever. Middle class families fly now — device enabled, efficiency obsessed and always aware of the outside world. Families flew in 1983, too, of course. "National Lampoon's Vacation" actually begins with a bit of a debate about air versus ground, but road trips back then, even cross-country ones, weren't so out of the question for a family of four, especially when they had two weeks to do it. Читать дальше...

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries Monday morning after crashing her bicycle on Capitol Hill. Seattle police reports say she was riding west on East Pine Street about 4:39 a.m. and tried to make a right turn on Belmont Avenue, but she failed to negotiated the turn and hit a building. Medics took her to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. Police do not believe other cars or pedestrians were involved in the incident. Collision detectives are investigating the crash.

Republic Airways is warning the biggest U.S. airlines that the regional service it provides for them may be disrupted because of a pilot shortage and labor dispute. The company says it's facing a pilot shortage because of rules that raised training requirements for new pilots and a standoff in contract talks with the Teamsters, which represents Republic pilots.

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. None of this should come as a surprise, but the craft beer industry continued to grow in the first half of 2015. Sales numbers continue to rise as does the total number of craft breweries operating in the United States (now over 3,700). Mid-year data just released... The post Craft beer growth – sales numbers up, now over 3,700 breweries appeared first on Beer News.

In China, the Shanghai stock index plunged 8.5 percent Monday, its worst fall since 2007, despite government efforts to calm the market. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries of Israel jumped 12.2 percent after announcing that it would buy Allergan's generic drug business.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods posted a sizable gain in June, but the advance was fueled by higher demand for commercial aircraft. The higher value of the dollar against foreign currencies makes U.S. goods more expensive and less competitive in major export markets, while the lower oil prices have led energy companies to scale back investment plans. [...] other analysts are concerned that problems weighing on the global economy, such as the Greek debt... Читать дальше...

"Most people who suffer from mental illness are not violent, and most violent acts are committed by people who are not mentally ill," said Dr. Renee Binder, president of the American Psychiatric Association. According to federal estimates, there are more than 9 million adults in the U.S. experiencing serious mental illness in a 12-month span.

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. As we reported last week, tonight Latona Pub hosts a brewers dinner and brewers night event with No-Li Brewhouse. The event features the release of a special, new beer. See our previous story. No-Li Brewhouse continues to grow and expand its operations at the Spokane brewery. They’re looking to hire... The post Beer Industry Jobs: No-Li Brewhouse seeks an experienced, pro brewer appeared first on Beer News.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A $610 million research and manufacturing hub dedicated to the science of photonics — the use of light in technology — will be developed in western New York, federal and state officials said Monday, which could mean thousands of jobs for the region. Western New York already has about 100 companies focused on optics and photonics, and supporters of the new project say it will bring jobs in government, industry and academia to advance photonics research and its commercial uses.

BOSTON (AP) — The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts has dipped by another 2 cents in the past week. AAA Northeast said Monday that its weekly price survey found self-serve, regular selling for an average of $2.64 per gallon. That price is a dime lower than a month ago and 94 cents lower than on the same date a year ago. The in-state price is also 7 cents per gallon below the national average. The survey found self-serve, regular selling for as low as $2.41 per gallon in Massachusetts... Читать дальше...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The price of a gallon of gas continues to fall in Rhode Island. AAA Northeast says its weekly survey released Monday found the average price of a gallon of regular fell 2 cents to $2.71. That's the same as the national average. A year ago at this time, gas cost 93 cents more per gallon in Rhode Island, an average $3.64, or 34 percent higher than now. AAA says the price of gas has fallen 7 cents per gallon on average since last month.

McGraw Hill Financial President and CEO Douglas Peterson said in a written statement that the transaction will help in developing new services and will allow the company to expand into adjacent markets. Separately, McGraw Hill posted second-quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $1.21 per share on revenue of $1.34 billion.

NEW YORK (AP) — Delta said it will pay $450 million to buy a stake in China Eastern Airlines as the Atlanta-based airline seeks to expand into China's fast-growing travel industry. The deal will give Delta a 3.55 percent stake in Shanghai-based China Eastern and an observer seat on China Eastern's board of directors, the companies said Monday.

Smartphone apps are the latest tools to emerge from the intersection of health care and Silicon Valley, where tech companies are also working on new ways of bringing patients and doctors together online, applying massive computing power to analyze DNA and even developing ingestible "smart" pills for detecting cancer. More than 75,000 people have enrolled in health studies that use specialized iPhone apps, built with software Apple Inc. developed to help turn the popular smartphone into a research tool. Читать дальше...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Gas prices in Maine have fallen 4 cents per gallon in the past week. The national average price remained fell 3 cents to $2.73 per gallon. Maine gas prices were 93.6 cents less per gallon than the same day in 2014 and 8.5 cents lower than a month ago.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices in New Hampshire have fallen 3 cents per gallon in the past week, to an average of $2.65. Gasbuddy.com, which surveyed 875 gas stations in the state, says that's 8 cents less than the national average, which also fell 3 cents to $2.73. Gas prices in New Hampshire are 93.6 cents lower per gallon than a year ago and 8 cents lower per gallon than a month ago. The national average is 79.1 cents less per gallon than a year ago and fell 5.2 cents per gallon in the past month.

Coast Guard finds boat, but no sign of 2 teen fishermen Coast Guard officials said they've used a helicopter, boat and airplane and searched some 26,000 square nautical miles since the boys were reported missing Friday afternoon. A Coast Guard helicopter lowered a rescue swimmer who confirmed the registration numbers of the boat. NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath, who is Cohen's neighbor, said during a news conference that both teens are experienced boaters.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit train passengers did not face any major problems as they returned to work following a week plagued by problems caused by Amtrak overhead wire issues. NJ Transit spokeswoman Nancy Snyder says there were no major service delays Monday for trains heading in and out of New York City. With overhead wire repairs underway, NJ Transit says its rail tickets will be honored by buses, PATH and New York Waterway on Monday to give customers maximum flexibility when planning their commute.

In China, the Shanghai stock index plunged 8.5 percent Monday, its worst fall since 2007, despite government efforts to calm the market. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries of Israel jumped 8 percent after saying it would buy Allergan's generic drug business.

In Hollywood's reboot frenzy, the movie industry has increasingly turned to reviving classic comedies, only to find that few things are harder to rekindle than the elusive elements — Bill Murray's timing, John Belushi's eyebrows— that make up a great comedy. In a column for the Hollywood Reporter, former National Lampoon editor P.J. O'Rourke judged the film from its trailer "post-humoristic" and "a summer cineplex dump-fill featuring the 'Hangover' wimp dentist as leading man." Steve Martin is a tremendous performer... Читать дальше...