Новости за 19.02.2018

A woman was shot in the head while in her bedroom as a result of a drive-by shooting in Kent early Monday morning, police say.

In a down year for the Pac-12, Washington may have to win its final four games and take a game in the conference tournament to secure its first trip to the Dance since 2011.

Frustration is mounting in the medical community as the Trump administration again points to mental illness in response to yet another mass shooting. "The concept that mental illness is a precursor to violent behavior is nonsense," said Dr. Louis Kraus, forensic psychiatry chief at Chicago's Rush University Medical College. "The vast majority of gun violence is not attributable to mental illness." Nikolas Cruz, the 19-year-old charged with killing 17 people on Valentine's Day at his former high school in Parkland... Читать дальше...

The state's Catholic bishops ask the faithful to intervene against legislation that would require insurers offering maternity care to also cover contraception and elective abortions.

BISHOP, Calif. (AP) — A wind-driven wildfire in rural central California forced mandatory evacuations and threatened hundreds of buildings Monday, including a historic railroad station, after it tripled in size overnight, officials said. The blaze burning through chaparral bush and shrub oak had scorched 4 square miles (11 square kilometers) in the small town of Bishop on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada that is popular for hiking, fishing, climbing and hunting. Several communities and campgrounds... Читать дальше...

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Bold. Visionary. A spectacular success. The words in an online promotion for a new museum exhibit in Washington, D.C., describe an 1830 U.S. law that forced thousands of American Indians from their lands in the South to areas west of the Mississippi River. Provocative, yes, says the co-curator of the exhibit "Americans" that opened last month at the National Museum of the American Indian. Bold and visionary in imagining a country free of American Indians. A spectacular success... Читать дальше...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Letitia Wright still can't believe she made the "Black Panther" poster. The 24-year-old actress has an out-of-nowhere star-making turn in the Marvel superhero film as the whip-smart Shuri, teenage sister to T'Challa and top scientist in Wakanda. Vibrant, funny and cool, it's the kind of performance that has already left audiences wondering who she is and where they've seen her before. Tessa Thompson has tweeted her praises, as has Diddy, Common and "Deadpool" actress Brianna Hildebrand. Читать дальше...

Temperatures in Seattle are cool and getting cooler.

LONDON (AP) — European shares drifted lower Monday as investors paused for breath following a sizeable rally last week. Despite the move lower, there are few signs of the turmoil that gripped stock markets earlier this month. U.S. stock markets are closed for Presidents Day. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Germany's DAX was down 0.3 percent at 12,412 while the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares fell 0.3 percent to 7,276. The CAC 40 in France was 0.2 percent lower at 5.269. CALM DOMINATES: Earlier... Читать дальше...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says it has successfully tested the country's advanced missile defense system capable of defending against ballistic missile threats outside the atmosphere. The Defense Ministry says Monday's successful mission test of the Arrow-3 interceptor is "a major milestone" in Israel's ability to defend itself "against current and future threats in the region." Two previous tests of the system were recently called off. Arrow-3 is part of the multi-layered system Israel is developing... Читать дальше...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shares were higher in Europe and Asia on Monday following last week's gains on Wall Street. Investors' jitters appear to be subsiding after recent wild swings, eased by strong corporate earnings and other indicators. Many major markets were closed for lunar new year holidays. KEEPING SCORE: Germany's DAX added 0.4 percent to 12,502.65 while the CAC 40 of France rose 0.2 percent to 5,291.07. Britain's FTSE edged 0.1 percent higher to 7,298.92. Standard & Poor's 500 futures... Читать дальше...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch budget carrier Transavia has canceled or delayed dozens of flights because of a strike by pilots angry at the lack of progress in months of negotiations toward a new collective labor agreement. Transavia, part of the Air France KLM group, posted an online list of the service disruptions, which are expected to last until noon (1100 GMT; 6 a.m. EST) Monday. The Dutch pilots' association and Transavia blamed one another for the strike. The association says that Transavia pilots working at Schiphol... Читать дальше...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported a trade deficit for January, its first in eight months, mainly due to seasonal factors. Customs data released Monday showed imports rose 8 percent from a year earlier to 7.03 trillion yen ($66 billion). Exports jumped 12 percent to 6.09 trillion yen ($57.1 billion), leaving a deficit of 943.4 billion yen ($8.8 billion). Exports to China jumped 30 percent from a year earlier. Japan's trade surplus with the U.S., its largest export market, fell 12 percent as exports edged higher while imports surged 9 percent. Читать дальше...

Written for young adults, 'Leadership Built on Why' by Anni Keffer is a treasure of a guidebook on finding your own purpose and gaining the courage to lead.

'Ok to Land,' Livingmore's debut, delivers outstanding alt/pop rock. The melodies emanate infectious pigments, as well as creamy smooth harmonics. And Moore's elegantly yummy voice infuses an aesthetic finish both polished and exquisitely delightful.

In her memoir 'I Am I Am I Am', Maggie O'Farrell describes seventeen ways she almost died.

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — The king is not dead, he's just testing skis and being the best cheerleader he can be for his wife. It wasn't by choice, mind you. Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, who is known in his sport as the "king of the biathlon," would rather be participating in the Pyeongchang Games than watching them. The Norwegian legend who has won 13 medals in the Winter Games — more than any man in history — didn't qualify for his seventh Olympics. But he's here in Pyeongchang anyway trying to help his wife... Читать дальше...

WA Current Conditions as of 08:00 PM PST Sunday, February 18, 2018 _____ City/Town;Weather Condition;Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%) Arlington;Clear;29;N;15;63% Bellingham;Clear;28;N;24;40% Bremerton;Mostly cloudy;34;NE;17;56% Chehalis;Cloudy;32;NNE;13;64% Deer Park;Cloudy;17;NE;17;56% Eastsound;Clear;32;N;18;37% Ellensburg;Cloudy;28;NE;13;46% Ephrata;Partly cloudy;25;N;16;52% Everett;Partly cloudy;29;WNW;15;72% Fort Lewis;Partly cloudy;31;N;12;61% Friday Harbor;Clear;29;N;31;39%... Читать дальше...

TEHERÁN (AP) — Un avión comercial iraní que había vuelto a utilizarse hace unos meses tras permanecer en tierra siete años se estrelló el domingo en una región montañosa del sur de Irán, y se teme que todas las personas a bordo hayan muerto. El choque del ATR-72 de Aseman Airlines fue un desastre más de la aviación iraní, que durante años no pudo adquirir repuestos debido a las sanciones de Occidente por su controvertido programa nuclear. Una vez que alcanzó un trato sobre ese tema ya pudo comprar las partes... Читать дальше...

The reSTART program caters to people who feel their lives have been hampered by a technology addicition.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The sorry state of the snowpack in the Sierra has forced a ban on snowmobiling at a popular recreation area near the California-Nevada line until further notice. It's one of the earliest seasonal closings ever at the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Officials said 2018 would be its shortest season on record if the area doesn't reopen. The area typically opens to snowmobiles when the snow depth reaches 24 inches (61 centimeters) at Leavitt Lake Road and California State Route 108. Читать дальше...

WA Forecast for Tuesday, February 20, 2018 _____ City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The warnings around Nikolas Cruz seemed to flash like neon signs: expelled from school, fighting with classmates, a fascination with weapons and hurting animals, disturbing images and comments posted to social media, previous mental health treatment. In Florida, that wasn't enough for relatives, authorities or his schools to request a judicial order barring him from possessing guns. Only five states have laws enabling family members, guardians or police to ask judges to... Читать дальше...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Tori Williams scored 29 points including seven 3-pointers and Utah overwhelmed Washington in the third quarter on its way to an 81-46 pasting of Washington on Sunday. The Utes led 24-23 at intermission but emerged from the break and outscored the Huskies 37-6 in the third on 14-of-18 shooting (78 percent) including 5-of-5 from beyond the 3-point arc. Washington missed 13 of 14 from the field and all five of its 3-point attempts. Utah had runs of 9-0, 7-0, and 19-0, and was up 61-29 entering the fourth. Читать дальше...