Новости за 15.05.2018

Deposed King County Democratic chair Bailey Stober has changed his mind, not running for the Legislature.

CHENGDU, China (AP) — Chinese authorities and Airbus are investigating why a plane's cockpit window detached during a flight, forcing an emergency landing. Sichuan Airlines Flight 3U8633 was en route from Chongqing, China, to Lhasa, Tibet, on Monday morning when the cockpit window on the A319 jet broke off, according to the website of the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The co-pilot's seatbelt prevented him from being sucked out of the plane. The plane made an emergency landing in Chengdu, China. Читать дальше...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth — err, game. Henry David Thoreau wrote those words — most of them — in his seminal book, "Walden." They make up the objective of a video game that seeks to translate his exploits in the woods of Concord, Massachusetts, into a playable digital reality. "Walden, a Game" is adapted from the book and launches Tuesday on PlayStation 4. It has been available on computers for almost a year. Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Six U.S. states on Tuesday sued the maker of the opioid OxyContin of using deceptive marketing to boost drug sales that fueled opioid overdose deaths. Drugmaker Purdue Pharma minimized risks and overstated benefits of long-term use of narcotic opioids, according to a civil complaint filed in Nevada state court in Las Vegas. "Purdue's deception lined the pockets of its owners and led to the deaths and hospitalization of thousands of Nevadans," Nevada state Attorney General Adam Laxalt said in a statement. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Corporate America is seeking relief from President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on at least $50 billion in Chinese goods as negotiators seek to prevent a trade war between the world's two biggest economies. Best Buy wants televisions to be spared from the tariffs. Sanden International (USA) of Wylie, Texas, warns it will have to lay off 39 of its 431 workers if 25 percent tariffs take effect on the components it uses to make car air-conditioning compressors. SABIC, a petrochemical manufacturer... Читать дальше...

Stocks closed lower Tuesday, breaking an eight-day winning streak for the Dow Jones industrial average. The broad sell-off followed a slump in bond prices, which sent the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level in almost seven years. Technology and health care sector companies took some of the worst losses. Homebuilders also fell. On Tuesday: The S&P 500 index fell 18.68 points, or 0.7 percent, to 2,711.45. The Dow lost 193 points, or 0.8 percent, to 24,706.41. The Nasdaq composite dropped 59.69 points... Читать дальше...

Losses in technology and health care companies helped pull U.S. stocks lower Tuesday, snapping an eight-day winning streak by the Dow Jones industrial average. The broad sell-off followed a slide in bond prices, which sent the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level in almost seven years. That paves the way for higher borrowing costs on mortgages and other loans. The prospect of higher mortgage interest rates weighed on homebuilders, while the rise in bond yields sent shares in high-dividend paying stocks lower. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Richard Clarida, President Donald Trump's nominee for the No. 2 post at the Federal Reserve, pledged support Tuesday for the Fed's twin goals of stabilizing inflation and maximizing employment while also declaring the importance of the central bank's independence. Clarida, an economics professor at Columbia University who is among the nation's leading experts on monetary policy, is the latest of several Trump selections to the Fed's board. In filling those key slots, the president... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Melania Trump's hospital stay following treatment for a benign kidney condition (all times local): 4:20 p.m. President Donald Trump has arrived at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to visit his wife, Melania, who is recovering after a kidney procedure. The president left the White House late Tuesday afternoon. The 48-year-old first lady had an "embolization" procedure Monday at the military hospital outside Washington. The White House said the procedure was "successful" and there were no complications.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday: KeyCorp., up 31 cents to $20.47 Financial firms jumped as bond yields rose to their highest levels in almost seven years. Home Depot Inc., down $3.10 to $187.98 The home improvement retailer reported weak sales in the first quarter and its second quarter got off to a slow start. Newmont Mining Corp., down 88 cents to $39.51 The prices of gold and other metals tumbled Tuesday as the dollar got stronger. Clorox Co., down $1.64... Читать дальше...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In a story May 14 about the crash of a Tesla electric car, The Associated Press reported that the driver had the vehicle's semi-autonomous Autopilot mode engaged when she slammed into the back of a Utah fire truck over the weekend. The story should have made clear that the information came from the driver's statement to police.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is signing an executive order to try to reform the federal government's confounding information technology structure. The White House says Trump will order agencies to strengthen the roles of their chief information officers, requiring that they report directly to the agency heads. The order being signed Tuesday was developed by the Office of American Innovation, which is led by Jared Kushner. It is being cast by the White House as an effort to bring private-sector management principles to government. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. Losses in technology and health care companies helped pull U.S. stocks lower, breaking an eight-day winning streak for the Dow Jones industrial average. The broad sell-off Tuesday followed a spike in bond yields, which sent the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest in almost seven years. That paves the way for higher borrowing costs on mortgages. Homebuilders fell sharply as a result. D.R. Horton plunged 6.7 percent. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Twenty attorneys general are challenging Trump administration rule changes they say will reduce access to family planning services. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said Tuesday that the president is playing politics with patients by changing rules that would shift federal family planning funds toward organizations that stress abstinence. The AGs filed a brief supporting lawsuits filed in Washington two weeks ago by Planned Parenthood groups in Wisconsin, Ohio and Utah... Читать дальше...

GINEBRA (AP) — Un panel de la Organización Mundial de Comercio falló el martes que la Unión Europea continúa proveyendo subsidios ilegales al fabricante de aviones Airbus, en la más reciente de una serie de disputas entre la compañía y su rival estadounidense Boeing. La decisión del panel de apelaciones de la OMC se produce en momentos en que el gobierno de estadounidense ha ejercido intensas presiones sobre la organización sobre lo que el presidente estadounidense dice es un trato “injusto” hacia Estados Unidos. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Home Depot reported slower-than-expected sales growth for the first quarter, as spring weather that was colder than usual hurt sales of fertilizer, live plants and other gardening-related items. Sales rose 4.2 percent at all established Home Depot stores during the first three months of the year. It was the lowest quarterly rate of growth since the second quarter in 2015. The figure was also below the 5.5 percent increase analysts expected, according to FactSet. However, the company... Читать дальше...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The city of Arlington says it's "no longer moving forward" in the competition to become Amazon's second headquarters, and released details of its incentive package. City spokeswoman Susan Schrock said Tuesday that Arlington realized it was "no longer a focus" in the process. Arlington's pitch was included in the proposal for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which included many area sites. Arlington says it "remains very supportive" of the region's ongoing effort to land the headquarters. Читать дальше...

Washington voters will not have to use a stamp to return their mail in ballots, either in the August primary or the November general.

Here's an early season tip sheet on our North Cascades Highway, just reopened after the winter snows.

While there are other rankings that may divide up schools based on standout qualities or diversity, no reports are quite as universally recognized as U.S. World and News Report's annual list of the best high schools.

Seattle Mariners star second baseman Robinson Cano will be suspended 80 games under Major League Baseball's joint drug agreement, according to multiple reports.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on Uber's new U.S. policy on passenger and driver complaints about sexual misconduct (all times local): 11:10 a.m. Lyft's ride-hailing service is following market leader Uber's example and dropping a requirement that kept a lid on allegations of sexual misconduct made by its passengers and drivers. In a move mirroring its rival, Lyft no longer will require complaints about sexual assault and harassment be heard in private arbitration, with all settlements remaining confidential. Читать дальше...

By Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog   We are now halfway through Seattle Beer Week 2018. The 10th annual, 10-day celebration of Seattle’s vibrant beer culture For the latest news and information about beer in and around Washington, visit Washington Beer Blog.

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's environment minister has decided to stop the extensive logging in one of Europe's oldest forests that has been declared illegal by a top European Union court, authorities said Tuesday. Environment Minister Henryk Kowalczyk has ordered the government's 2017 permission for the increased felling of trees in the Bialowieza Forest to be halted by the top forestry official, a move expected this week. It was the Polish government's official reaction to a ruling last month... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his wife, Melania, is "doing really well" although she remains hospitalized following a medical procedure to treat a kidney condition the White House described as benign. He said he expected the first lady back home at the White House before the end of the week. The president also praised her doctors for doing a "fantastic job." "Melania is doing really well. She's watching us right now," Trump said as he addressed an annual tribute to law... Читать дальше...