Новости за 07.10.2019

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Border Patrol’s suspicions about a family were aroused because of they appeared to be “Central-American origin” and because they spoke Spanish while shopping at a store in Maine, according to a court document. An attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine on Monday described the agent’s comments, […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — While impeachment drama swirls in Washington, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was back home in Kentucky talking about fighting opioid misuse and confirming conservative judges. The Republican leader, a steadfast defender of President Donald Trump, made only momentary references to impeachment during public appearances Monday. McConnell left both events without speaking […]

MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. (AP) — State Fish and Wildlife troopers are seeking information about buck deer that were poached and dumped near Interstate 5 south of Eugene. Oregon State Police say troopers responded Sunday to a report of a buck deer that was dumped at an old rest area site near Myrtle Creek. Police say […]

ROME (AP) — Sampdoria has parted ways with coach Eusebio Di Francesco after losing six of its first seven Serie A matches of the season. Sampdoria said on its website Monday that the decision was made by mutual consent. Sampdoria is in last place in Serie A with just three points. Club president Massimo Ferrero […]

Seattle firefighters were battling a major blaze at a group of Ballard businesses on Monday. The fire in the 2300 block of Northwest Market Street was reported at 12:02 p.m. Firefighters said businesses in the area were evacuated, and holes were cut in the roof to release toxic gases and smoke. Officials asked people to […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The union representing workers at pork processing plants sued the federal government on Monday to challenge a new rule that allows companies to set line speeds and turn over more food safety tasks to company employees. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union and local unions in Minnesota, Iowa […]

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A man who federal prosecutors say led a human smuggling organization on the U.S.-Canadian border for five years is in custody and facing charges. Sixty-year-old Godofredo Rivas-Melendez has pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court in Burlington, Vermont, and was ordered held Monday pending trial. Rivas is a Canadian citizen who […]

BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — A missing hunter has been found dead in the Wallowa Mountains in eastern Oregon. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Andrew Dennis’ body was found late Sunday morning. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office says it appears he died in “a tragic accident.” The sheriff’s office says Dennis left his home in Haines with […]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Kyle Trask said his sprained knee is “progressing along nicely.” Trask was wearing a compression sleeve and a brace on his left knee Monday, two days after injuring it on a play coach Dan Mullen now regrets calling “dirty” during a 24-13 victory over then-No. 7 Auburn. Trask said […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s new proposals to address Ohio gun violence in the wake of the Dayton mass shooting don’t include background-check requirements for gun sales or a so-called “red-flag” law to restrict firearms for people perceived as threats, despite his earlier support of those ideas. Instead, his administration detailed new […]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, is proposing returning local control to the city’s schools after a state plan to only grant limited authority drew complaints that the district could revert to a racially divided, “separate but equal” system. Mayor Frank Scott on Monday proposed forming a temporary school board […]

The administration has run roughshod over Congress, prompting concerns among constitutional experts and lawmakers that Trump's hostile stance toward congressional oversight is undermining the separation of powers in a way that could have long-term implications for democracy.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — North Korea is denouncing a scheduled U.N. Security Council discussion of its latest test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, calling it “dangerous” and saying it will increase “our desire to defend our sovereignty.”  The council scheduled closed consultations Tuesday on recent North Korean tests at the request of the United Kingdom, […]

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A man who fatally stabbed another during an apparent dispute over feeding pigeons in a New Jersey park has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Charles Lowy learned his fate Friday. The 69-year-old Jersey City man had been convicted in July of reckless manslaughter in the April 2018 slaying […]

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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Greece’s foreign minister says top diplomats from European Union member states will decide next week on how to respond to Turkey’s bid to drill for gas in waters where Cyprus has licensed European energy companies to conduct a hydrocarbons search. Nikos Dendias said Monday after talks with his Cypriot counterpart that […]

CREWE, England (AP) — One of the longest-serving managers in English soccer has announced his retirement, three years after he was suspended by the Football Association while it conducted an investigation into a sex-abuse scandal. Dario Gradi was manager of northwest club Crewe Alexandra in England’s lower leagues from 1983-2007 before moving into a position […]

U.S. Soccer was misleading when it asserted some players for the women’s national team made more money than their male counterparts, the women’s team players said in court documents filed Monday. The players say in the documents that the men’s pay would have been far greater if they’d had the same success on the field […]

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Democratic state representative from Oklahoma City and other advocates for more restrictive gun laws have filed a lawsuit challenging a new Oklahoma law that will allow people to carry firearms without a background check or training. State Rep. Jason Lowe sued Monday in Oklahoma County, arguing the law violates a […]

An Iowa chemistry teacher was placed on administrative leave after saying on Facebook that he would not attend a rally featuring climate activist Greta Thunberg because he didn’t “have my sniper rifle,” according to school officials and reports. The teacher, identified by school officials as Matt Baish, was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, […]

PARIS (AP) — A lawyer says French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel, once a frequent companion of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, is available to talk to judicial officials. Brunel’s lawyer, Corinne Dreyfus-Schmidt, said Monday that her client has notified the Paris prosecutor’s office that he’s at the disposition of judicial officials. He did so before […]

The Seattle XFL team got its name in August, and next week the Seattle Dragons will have players. The XFL announced Monday that the eight teams will each select 71 players during a two-day draft that will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 15-16). Before the draft, each team will be assigned a quarterback. […]

NEW YORK (AP) — A former adviser to the Obama administration who has a history of fighting workplace inequality will become the next head of Time’s Up Now. Lawyer Tina Tchen will become president and chief executive of the advocacy group and its foundation starting Nov. 1. Tchen led the White House Council on Women […]

NEW YORK (AP) — A spokeswoman says U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney is “feeling better” and “in good spirits” after becoming ill at an event and going to a hospital. The spokeswoman, Jennifer Bell, said that Maloney was waiting for doctors to determine when she could go home and rest. There was no word on what […]

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey wants to continue helping the Balkan countries solve their long-standing problems through dialogue and cooperation. Erdogan said Monday in Belgrade that Turkey will continue to play a “constructive role” in boosting stability in the Balkans where it maintains historic influence stemming from the centuries-long […]