Новости за 27.08.2018

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Unions representing teachers and other public employees sued on Monday to try to block a new Missouri law that they claim imposes “a raft of harsh restrictions” that “effectively eviscerates” their right to organize and bargain on behalf of employees. A Missouri law set to take effect Tuesday will require […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man wearing a wig, makeup, and women’s clothing tried to take a picture of a woman from under the stall divider of a South Carolina convenience store bathroom. Greenville Police said a woman told investigators she knocked on a stall door Sunday and heard a male voice, but […]

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors seeking to keep five men and women jailed on child-abuse charges in northern New Mexico now say they seized a document entitled “Phases of a Terrorist Attack” at the filthy desert compound where the children and a dead boy were found. In a court filing last Friday, prosecutors said […]

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Catholic leaders who mediated a compromise on elections in Congo warned Monday that the credibility of the long-delayed vote scheduled in December depends “to a great extent” on the presence of national and international observers — and that “bias” will keep the country in crisis. Monsignor Marcel Utembi, president of the […]

Authorities say a butane canister exploded after it was left too close to a candle in a room at the Delta Hotel.

Rookie Shaquem Griffin could get the start at weakside linebacker in 13 days in the opener at Denver if Wright is not back.

Xbox All Access will cost either $21.99 or $34.99 per month, and will include a console and passes to two online subscription services.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The Eugene Police Department is looking to add extra security downtown. The Register-Guard reports the department intends to lease or purchase several trailer-mounted surveillance cameras under a trial project to provide another law enforcement tool to improve safety in the area. Police Chief Chris Skinner says the main goal of the […]

People who have visited the pilot store on the ground floor of an Amazon building will find largely the same experience at the new downtown store, near the Seattle Central Library, that opens Monday.

Andrew Tate captured the 102nd Gold Cup unlimited hydroplane race on the Detroit River on Sunday.

The Sounders' victory extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches and also stunned a boisterous home crowd that had watched the Timbers slowly take over the game as the second half unfolded.

The Sounders' victory extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches and also stunned a boisterous home crowd that had watched the Timbers slowly take over the game as the second half unfolded.

Kevin Sutherland had 12 birdies and 15 one-putts Saturday when he was on fire with a 12-under 60. Sunday, he had 17 consecutive pars before a birdie on the final hole. He had only two one-putts in finishing second to Scott Parel, who shot 9-under 63 and won by three strokes.

Weather experts say a tropical storm has developed in the eastern Pacific Ocean that may be heading west near Hawaii. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says Tropical Storm Miriam has formed about 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) east of the Hawaiian islands. Accuweather, a company that provides weather forecasting services, says Miriam has winds of […]

Tacoma plays final home game Monday.

The president did not make even the most cursory public show of respect Sunday for McCain, against whom he had continued to indulge a personal grievance even as it was apparent the Arizona Republican was losing his battle with brain cancer.

Scott Parel, 53, shot a 9-under-par 63 at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, the best round of the day to win by three shots over Kevin Sutherland. Parel finished at 18-under 198 for the 54 holes.

School for students from first grade through high school is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Kindergarten begins Sept. 10.

Brad Smith is back in at left back, Victor Rodriguez is out with knee soreness and it's otherwise the same lineup the Sounders have been winning with taking the field on Sunday at Portland. The Sounders have won six in a row and are unbeaten in their last nine.

Demonstrators called on lawmakers to stand against Kavanaugh mainly over concerns about women's and immigrant rights.

No injuries have been reported, according to police.

The business week ahead