Новости за 24.02.2019

WASHINGTON – In an announcement that appeared to catch many off guard, President Donald Trump on Sunday promised a July Fourth celebration on the National Mall this summer like no other, complete with a presidential address, fireworks and entertainment – in a city that already hosts an annual concert and fireworks there. “HOLD THE DATE!” […]

LONDON — The archbishop of Canterbury wants to organize five days of public prayers starting the day after Britain withdraws from the European Union, a local news outlet reported Sunday. Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury and principal leader of the Church of England, is seeking to pray in public with the leaders of the Roman […]

The victim, a man who hasn't been identified, died as a result of his injuries from the collision near the intersection of 108th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 208th Street, according to police.

Idaho Falls, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Idaho Falls that left a man dead. KTVB-TV reports 39-year-old Robert Halford of Idaho Falls died at scene of the Saturday afternoon crash. Police say Halford was driving on I-15 when his Ford Focus went off the shoulder of the roadway, […]

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Van Gundy is about to coach his final game for the United States in the qualifying rounds for this summer’s FIBA World Cup. From there, who knows when he’ll coach again. Van Gundy — the coach for all six two-game qualifying cycles for the U.S. and who led the […]

Congress and the people of America must press for maximum disclosure of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s findings. Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election is critical to establish whether the election was compromised and to address vulnerabilities. The report is the CT scan the nation is eagerly awaiting to learn whether there’s a cancer […]

Washington must stop permitting new fossil-fuel infrastructure.

There are teams like the investigators at the Southern District of New York spread anonymously throughout the U.S. government. They are clinging tenaciously to the old standards of right and wrong, to the Constitution and the rule of law.

A 39-year-old woman from England and a 10-year-old boy from Kirkland, died at the scene.

BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund held on to get its Bundesliga title challenge back on track with a 3-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday. Mario Goetze scored the winner on the hour-mark to give Dortmund its first victory in four league games and keep the side three points ahead of his former club Bayern […]

PHOENIX (AP) — Almost two years after he was released during spring training, Brett Lawrie is getting a second chance to play baseball again. He faces a long road back to the majors. Lawrie finalized a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, returning to the organization that took him in the first […]

The United States was drawn to play Ukraine, Nigeria and Qatar in the Under-20 World Cup in Poland. The U.S. opens Group D play against Ukraine on May 24, then faces Nigeria three days later and Qatar on May 30, according to Sunday’s draw. The first two matches are in Bielsko-Biala and the third in […]

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Kiara Leslie scored 21 points and made the go-ahead jumper with 37.7 seconds remaining to help No. 9 North Carolina State beat North Carolina 74-69 on Sunday. Leslie’s shot from the right elbow snapped a 68-68 tie as the Wolfpack (24-3, 11-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) held on after losing an […]

The Huskies locked down Colorado for a 64-55 win on Saturday night to clinch at least a share of the Pac-12 regular-season title.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll host a July Fourth celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. And though the event he’s calling “A Salute to America” is months away, he’s boasting it’ll be one of the city’s biggest Independence Day gatherings ever. Here’s what seems to be known: Trump will give a speech and […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top House Democrat threatened Sunday to call special counsel Robert Mueller to Capitol Hill, subpoena documents and take the Trump administration to court if necessary if the full report on the Russia investigation is not made public. Intelligence chairman Adam Schiff told ABC’s “This Week” that his committee will be watching […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will continue to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro until he understands his days are “numbered,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday. Pompeo’s comments came the day after clashes between activists trying to deliver U.S-backed humanitarian aid into Venezuela and troops loyal to Maduro. Two people were killed […]

MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say a flight instructor was killed when his small plane lost power and crashed into a Florida home. James Wagner was in the twin-engine plane with pilot in training, 33-year-old Timothy Sheehy of Montana, when the plane crashed into a home near Winter Haven Regional Airport on Saturday. It’s not clear […]

ANAHUAC, Texas (AP) — Search and recovery crews have recovered one body from the site where a Boeing 767 cargo plane crashed into a coastal bay near Houston with three people aboard. The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook that the body was recovered late Saturday night from the waters of Trinity Bay. Atlas […]

One month after Schultz announced he was exploring an independent run for president, he's been eager to point out policy proposals he disagrees with. He's been less clear about what he would do as president.

In Jerry Dipoto’s master plan, the Mariners will have an accelerated timeline for legitimate contention.

Readers rave about restored Bruce Lee mural, Seattle Parks snow shelters, kindness to bus driver, saving a tree, accurate weather forecast; rant about national anthem singers, freeway merging, rule-breaking bus riders, inaccurate Sea-Tac Airport parking signs

Environmentalists are pushing for 100 percent clean power by 2045, while utilities are wary of the costs and risks of leaving behind all fossil fuel-generated electricity.

LONDON (AP) — U.S. officials have honored a British man who has for decades tended a memorial for 10 U.S. World War II airmen who sacrificed their lives to save children in Sheffield, England. Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson sent a tweet Saturday thanking Tony Foulds for “remembering and honoring our Airmen.” Missouri […]

HOSTILE WATERS, Part 3: Twin monarchs of the Pacific Northwest, chinook salmon and southern resident orcas, are struggling for survival after a century of habitat losses. From the Pacific to the inland waters of Puget Sound and its freshwater rivers, the changes have outpaced adaptation.