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The Washington Redskins will be without three of their five starting offensive linemen Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Redskins center Spencer Long (knee), guard Shaun Lauvao (stinger) and tackle Trent Williams (knee) are inactive for Sunday's game. Washington also won't have starting wide receiver Jamison Crowder (hamstring), tight end Jordan Reed (hamstring) and defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis (hand). The Seahawks are down two key starters on defense with safety Earl Thomas and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson out. Читать дальше...

Seahawks defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson will not play against the Sunday, after suffering an oblique injury during practice this week. He and free safety Earl Thomas (pulled hamstring) are the two defensive starters on the inactives list.

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LONDON (AP) — Ben Affleck says the storm of sexual harassment allegations engulfing Hollywood has led him to examine his own behavior. In an interview Sunday with The Associated Press for the superhero film "Justice League," Affleck said he's "looking at my own behavior ad addressing that and making sure I'm part of the solution." After condemning Harvey Weinstein's actions last month, Affleck was forced to defend his own conduct. He apologized for groping the actress Hilarie Burton on camera in... Читать дальше...

Washington is suddenly sharing the spotlight with the New Jersey and Virginia governor's races as main events in Election 2017, from the Washington, D.C. PACs that doll out campaign cash to the front page of the New York Times.

Snow is picking favorites on Sunday. Those that live north of Seattle or live in a spot with a little elevation are getting another early dose of snow, while those south of Seattle are left to wait until perhaps a future storm closer to the heart of the winter season.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan says Republicans are discussing whether their tax plan should include a repeal of the Obama health law's requirement that people have insurance coverage. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that repealing that requirement — known as the individual mandate — would save $416 billion over a decade. The mandate provides a powerful incentive for people to get coverage before health problems arise. But the money represents a tempting revenue source for... Читать дальше...

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials say they expect Amazon's site selection team to begin making visits to prospective cities as soon as this month. The visits are expected as the hunt for the e-commerce giant's second headquarters — and the prospect of 50,000 corporate jobs — enters its next phase, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported . State officials recently offered a glimpse into the official bid for HQ2, a proposal that includes urban and suburban sites, and highlights the region's workforce... Читать дальше...

BLANDING, Utah (AP) — The rural Utah city of Blanding, one of the last "dry" communities in the Mormon-majority state, will ask voters Tuesday whether to allow beer and wine sales in town for the first time in more than 80 years. Even though most locals are Mormon and their faith teaches its members to avoid alcohol, some restaurant and hotel owners say the city of 3,500 people needs to accommodate drinkers and the influx of tourists. "I think that we shouldn't be imposing our standards on other people," said Sharon Guymon... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Khalil Tate and Arizona's offense erased their entire 22-point deficit with four touchdowns in roughly 11 minutes, Ronald Jones II and Sam Darnold knew they had to answer the Wildcats' big-play quarterback with a few memorable moments of their own. Southern California's offensive stars got it done in a victory that put the Trojans in charge of the Pac-12 South. Jones rushed for 194 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 17 USC overcame Tate's big second-half rally for a 49-35... Читать дальше...

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SEATTLE (AP) — Dante Pettis became the NCAA's career leader in punt return touchdowns and had a 47-yard TD reception, helping No. 12 Washington beat Oregon 38-3 on Saturday night. A year after breaking a 12-game losing streak to the Ducks, Washington (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12, No. 12 CFP) kept alive its hopes for a return to the College Football Playoff by thumping its rival to the south. Pettis sparked Washington's blowout on a frigid, wet night along the shore of Lake Washington. After a sluggish start... Читать дальше...

In his debut novel 'The First Day,' Phil Harrison beautifully navigates the story of a love affair between a pastor and a scholar of Samuel Beckett that brings life-altering consequences for those around them.

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington's Dante Pettis broke the NCAA record for punt returns for touchdowns with nine, after taking a punt back 64 yards for a score in the second quarter against Oregon on Saturday. Pettis touchdown return gave the 12th-ranked Huskies a 10-3 lead. Pettis caught the line drive punt from Oregon's Adam Stack, made the initial defenders miss, hurdled an attempted tackle from Stack at the Oregon 40 and found open space as he sprinted to the end zone. It was the fourth... Читать дальше...

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Luke Falk led No. 25 Washington State on a 94-yard drive in the fourth quarter that produced the winning points in a 24-21 victory over No. 18 Stanford on Saturday. Washington State finished 7-0 at home this season, and stayed in the race for the Pac-12 North title. "It's been a great ride and we've just got to finish the ride," Falk said. He completed 34 of 48 passes for 337 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception, and also became the career passing yards leader in the Pac-12. Читать дальше...

I’m heading out to Husky stadium tonight for the Oregon vs Washington game. Before leaving I wanted to put down some thoughts on the aggressive approach the Seahawks are taking this season. With two big trades for Sheldon Richardson and Duane Brown, the Seahawks no longer own the following: 2018 second round pick 2018 third […]