Новости за 28.09.2017

Paul Horner, a fake news writer responsible for stories like those alleging Donald Trump protesters were being paid, was found dead in his bed in Phoenix, police said. He was … Click to Continue »

Kaka had two goals, Yoshimar Yotun and Dominic Dwyer each had a goal and two assists and struggling Orlando City beat short-handed New England 6-1 on Wednesday night. Xavier Kouassi … Click to Continue »

Josh Bell hit a two-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday to sweep a two-game interleague series. Bell's home run, his 25th of the … Click to Continue »

Addison Russell hit a three-run homer and John Lackey pitched six strong innings as the Chicago Cubs clinched their second consecutive National League Central title with a 5-1 victory over … Click to Continue »

The United States and Mexico unveiled an agreement Wednesday to preserve the overtaxed Colorado River, including spending millions of dollars on conservation and environmental projects and drawing up plans to … Click to Continue »

People are happier when the sun in shining. Not shocking, right? But what might be surprising is just how extensively good, bad or ugly weather conditions can either boost or … Click to Continue »

RENTON Not surprisingly, Richard Sherman is not backing down from Donald Trump. “Last week was a pivotal moment for the league, in general, to stand to show continuity and to … Click to Continue »

J.D. Martinez has only spent 59 games in the National League, but his manager believes he deserves MVP consideration. Martinez tied Ralph Kiner's NL record with his 16th homer in … Click to Continue »

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Civil defense officials in northeast Mexico say a light rain was accompanied by small fish that fell from the sky. Tamaulipas civil defense says in a brief statement that rain … Click to Continue »

Jury selection is underway in the trial of a New Jersey man charged with setting off a bomb in Manhattan that injured 30 people. Federal Judge Richard Berman told prospective … Click to Continue »

The U.N. refugee agency said Wednesday it was alarmed by a mob attack on Rohingya Muslim refugees in Sri Lanka, where government leaders called for stern legal action against perpetrators … Click to Continue »

Metro Parks Tacoma is investigating reports that three dogs that frequented Garfield Park have died of a bacterial disease called Leptospirosis. Leptospirosis can affect humans and animals, according to the … Click to Continue »

About 200 students, faculty members and others gathered in Red Square on Wednesday afternoon for a Re-Convocation Rally at The Evergreen State College in Olympia. There were songs, poems, stories … Click to Continue »

The American flag is not an idol to be worshiped. It is a symbol of a brave, idealistic and worthy experiment in democracy. But let’s be clear about one thing: … Click to Continue »

The toxicity of our nation’s political divide seems to get worse every day. The present overblown controversy involving professional athletes, the flag and the national anthem is just the latest … Click to Continue »

Sure, President Trump shoots from the hip with his reactionary comments. He’s a New Yorker. Duh. But he did miss an opportunity to make several points about professional athletes that … Click to Continue »

My issue with the NFL protests is not about their constitutional rights, or whether I agree or disagree with the issues being protested. It is about what I expect when … Click to Continue »

Seahawks lineman Michael Bennett has every right to sit on the bench during the national anthem, drawing attention to what he considers police misconduct and racial profiling. Bennett’s recent experience … Click to Continue »

Requiring people to stand for the national anthem or to salute the flag does not convey respect; it conveys obedience. It reminds me of living in Germany in the 1980s … Click to Continue »

I have never seen a more misguided effort to send a message than the Seahawks’ national anthem protest. Disrespecting the anthem and flag is unacceptable, and I hope the public … Click to Continue »

While I respect every citizen’s right to freedom of expression, I can only wonder if a pro football televised game is the proper venue. Maybe some players don’t realize that … Click to Continue »

No nation is perfect, including the U.S.A. Indeed, there are things about America that I lament. But that doesn't mean I disrespect our country the way the Seahawks did when … Click to Continue »

Since Sunday’s games, I have heard many people who were irate over the 200-plus NFL players that either kneeled or chose to remain off the field during the national anthem. … Click to Continue »

Are they ready for some football? It was a salient question Wednesday as the Seahawks returned to the practice field, three days removed from what cornerback Richard Sherman called a … Click to Continue »