Новости за 25.09.2018

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A congressman running for his 11th term in a vast district in rural Oregon took a dig at his Democratic rival, saying that her wife hails from a “distant branch” of a prominent ranching family that actually supports him. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood River, ran the ad online, quoting Bob Skinner, […]

Seattle Mariners (85-71, L2) vs. Oakland Athletics (95-62, W1) 7:10 p.m. | Safeco Field | Seattle, Wash. TV: ROOT | Radio: 710 AM | Stream: MLB.tv [ Using our mobile app? Switch to browser » ] ⇓ Jump to comments ⇓ STARTING LINEUPS RHP Mike Leake (10-10, 4.10) vs. LHP Brett Anderson (4-5, 3.96) In case you […]

As we explore the plight of the Pacific Northwest’s southern resident orcas, we want you to be part of the conversation. Here’s how you can join us.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a man was arrested after officers performing a traffic stop in Southeast Portland discovered a body in the stopped vehicle. Portland Police Bureau Sgt. Christopher Burley says officers stopped the vehicle Monday and saw a dead person inside. He says 58-year-old Timothy Mackley was arrested on suspicion of murder […]

From using discount sites without inconveniencing innkeepers to the benefits of Airbnb, here are tips and tricks for booking lodging in Europe.

The southern resident killer whales have struggled to reproduce over the past several years, and lost three members just this year.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A company that owns one of Idaho’s only independent psychiatric hospitals has declared bankruptcy, putting the future of the facility in question. The Idaho Statesman reports Safe Haven Healthcare is continuing to operate its Boise hospital and three assisted living and skilled nursing facilities in Bellevue and Wendell, but some employees […]

BALTIMORE (AP) — A former National Security Agency employee has been sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison for taking top secret U.S. defense materials back to his Maryland home. Nghia Hoang Pho of Ellicott City, Maryland, had earlier pleaded guilty to willful retention of national defense information. At his Tuesday sentencing, Pho explained in […]

Major pro sports teams that set single-season winning streak records in their leagues, like the Sounders recently did, often face adjustment periods once those victorious runs end. And not all of them adjust in time.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Reality television star Thomas Ravenel was arrested Thursday after a former nanny said he fondled her at his South Carolina home featured in his TV show “Southern Charm” nearly four years ago. Ravenel, 56, was charged with misdemeanor second-degree assault and battery, according to a sworn statement from Charleston Police which […]

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday he wants a more constructive relationship with Russia, even as the western alliance is taking measures to respond to Moscow’s increasing military assertiveness. Speaking shortly before meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sideline of the U.N. General Assembly, he cited military interference […]

As is the case with most tight ends in this UW offense, Otton's value goes beyond his numbers in the passing game.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek court has given four-year suspended prison sentences to two Bulgarian women who smeared centuries-old artifacts in three Athens museums with frying oil for apparently religious reasons. Defense lawyer Maria Constantopoulou said her clients said they believed they were ridding the world of evil spirits and purifying the artifacts — […]

TORONTO (AP) — The important thing to rock climber Alex Honnold is that the movie screen be big. IMAX, whatever. But big. It’s shortly before the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Free Solo,” the documentary that chronicles Honnold’s legendary, ropeless ascent up Yosemite’s El Capitan, a 3,000-foot wall of sheer granite and possibly the […]

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the United States on Tuesday of trying to overthrow his government, rejecting bilateral talks after President Donald Trump predicted stepped-up U.S. sanctions would get Tehran to negotiate over its nuclear program. Addressing world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly, Rouhani accused the Trump administration of violating […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Mars rover, Opportunity, has been seen, but still not heard. A spacecraft around Mars has sent back a photo of Opportunity, which has been silent ever since a massive dust storm engulfed the red planet in late spring. The rover appears in the photo as a pale dot. The […]

BEND, Ore. (AP) — The 2018 race for governor is the most expensive in Oregon history, and there’s still six weeks until the books will be closed. The Bulletin newspaper in Bend reports that Gov. Kate Brown has raised about $11.3 million. Her Republican opponent, state Rep. Knute Buehler, R-Bend, has raised about $7.4 million, […]

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen remains away from the team indefinitely because of mental health trouble that boiled over the past week. Coach Mike Zimmer said Tuesday that Griffen will not travel with the Vikings for their game Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams. Griffen was held out because of […]

TORONTO (AP) — An assault charge against pitcher Roberto Osuna has been dropped. In exchange, he agreed Tuesday to a one-year “peace bond,” requiring him to not contact the woman and to continue counseling. Osuna, formerly with the Toronto Blue Jays and now with the Houston Astros, was charged in May with assault in a […]

Settling into a new place can be stressful — especially if it’s your first home away from home. Here’s how to make it your own.

WASHINGTON — As turmoil grows over sexual misconduct allegations against Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, casting doubts over his confirmation to the Supreme Court, a group of Mormon women is calling on senators to suspend his confirmation proceedings until a thorough investigation is completed. The Mormon Women for Ethical Government, an activist women’s group formed in […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is riding around in a new set of wheels. A sleeker version of the armored presidential limousine known as “The Beast” is ferrying Trump around midtown Manhattan, where he’s attending the annual U.N. General Assembly session. The U.S. Secret Service says the 2018 Cadillac was added to the fleet […]

The secret to Ben Burr-Kirven's fast start? His speed, of course. "I can move a little bit when I need to," he says.

NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. babies born infected with syphilis has reached the highest level in 20 years. It is still rare for babies to get syphilis from their infected mothers, but figures released Tuesday show more than 900 cases were reported last year. That’s more than double the number in 2013. […]

ASHLAND, Ore. — The famed Oregon Shakespeare Festival that brings tourists from all over the world to southern Oregon each year says it lost $2 million this summer because it had to cancel more than two dozen outdoor performances due to wildfire smoke. The organization will have an alternate indoor venue for its award-winning outdoor […]