Новости за 05.08.2016

I would like to remind those who saw the replica Nina and Pinta recently at Riverside Park that the real boats carried Christopher Columbus and his crew, people who subjected many others they came into contact with to genocide and…

Since the days of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the impending closure of LaCrosse Footwear, I have been an advocate of trade policies that work for all of American society. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind has been a proponent…

On Aug. 9, who should we choose to vote for Monroe County district attorney? There are two candidates running: Aaron Lueck, a Tomah attorney, and incumbent Kevin Croninger. Which one is the best fit for the job?

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind has been a tireless advocate for the people of Wisconsin, and he deserves your vote Aug. 9. By remaining focused on those whom he represents, instead of playing party politics, he’s managed to steer a big…

VISALIA, Calif. (AP) -- Victor Reyes homered and singled twice, driving in two runs as the Visalia Rawhide topped the Inland Empire 66ers 7-5 on Thursday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two years after a white policeman fatally shot a 22-year-old black man in an Ohio Wal-Mart who was carrying an air rifle that he had picked up from a store shelf, the U.S. Department of Justice…

For the sixth year, local children are invited to lace up their sneakers and take to the pavement for the YMCA Kids Marathon, sponsored by Bronson Chiropractic. Throughout the eight week program, kids ages 3 to 13 will learn about…

DEAR AMY: A good friend of mine is currently transitioning from male to female. We have been friends for quite some time now. We enjoy each other's company and get along very well. She is, understandably, dealing with some tough…

Once again, Wisconsin dairy producers have been reminded it’s not easy being cheesy. They’ve been victimized by a string of cheese crimes. This situation is not gouda. It’s enough to leave us feeling bleu.

BANGOR -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s regional representative, John Medinger, will hold office hours from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at Bangor Village Hall, 100 N. 17th St.

DENVER (AP) — Kenta Maeda has heard plenty about Coors Field: How the balls keep flying and pitchers don't last too long.

KEIZER, Ore. (AP) -- Anderson Tejeda homered and had three hits as the Spokane Indians defeated the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 6-4 on Thursday.

HOUSTON (AP) — While the Houston Astros' pitchers are breaking major league records for strikeouts in a series, the bats have gone silent.

BEIJING (AP) — In halting televised confessions and emotional courtroom testimony, Chinese lawyers and activists held in a government crackdown have voiced the same ominous message: Shadowy foreign forces are funding, directing and encouraging activities bent on destabilizing China's government…

SALTILLO, Mexico (AP) -- Hector Garanzuay hit an RBI single in the top of the 11th inning to lead the Acereros del Norte to a 5-4 win over the Saraperos de Saltillo on Thursday.

BOSTON (AP) — Now you see them; now you don't. Pop-up storefronts and eateries have been around for years, but entrepreneurs increasingly are taking the concept in new and unexpected directions.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Eduard Santos got Andrew Susac to ground out with the bases loaded to end the game, leading the Nashville Sounds to a 5-4 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Thursday.

ATLANTA (AP) — Ryan Vogelsong provided a "real pro outing" in his first start in more than two months.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- Connor Lien drew a bases-loaded walk in the top of the 14th inning to help lead the Mississippi Braves to a 10-2 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on Thursday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in Rio de Janeiro said a Russian diplomat trying to repel an attempted robbery Thursday near the Olympic Park was involved in a shooting that left the assailant dead. The Russian embassy denied any…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Wells Fargo Securities will ask a federal judge to dismiss a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing it of defrauding investors in Rhode Island's failed $75 million deal with 38 Studios, the video game company…

LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) -- Brooks Marlow hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Lancaster JetHawks a 5-3 win over the Modesto Nuts on Thursday.

CLEVELAND (AP) — A motorcyclist killed in a hit-and-run has been identified as a former Cleveland police officer who was fired after she stabbed and wounded her boyfriend.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Customers will soon be able to get pizza from an ATM at one Ohio University.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Yonder Alonso thought he cost the Oakland Athletics a game with his glove but then made up for it with his bat.