Новости за 30.01.2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans are moving swiftly to repeal Obama administration regulations aimed at better protecting streams from coal mining debris. Coal country lawmakers unveiled legislation Monday to block the rules, which they say would kill jobs in the coal industry, which is reeling from competition from cleaner-burning natural gas. The legislation unveiled Monday […]

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s medical marijuana program needs extra state funding to cover the costs of its patient database and inspections of drug manufacturers, just a few of the regulations that make it one of the most restrictive such laws in the country. It’s the latest reminder of the financial constraints on the […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The legal fight over President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees is likely to turn on questions of a president’s authority to control America’s borders and on whether this policy unconstitutionally discriminates against Muslims. Civil liberties advocates have challenged the order, which temporarily suspends immigration from seven countries and the United States’ entire […]

A rally in support of President Donald Trump has not materialized at the University of Washington, but there is a demonstration in support of refugees, which has become tense.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Don’t talk about airport protests in Trump Country. In the states that propelled Donald Trump to the White House, the president’s fans couldn’t be much happier with his executive order temporarily banning refugees and immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries. Trump promised to put America first during the campaign, they say, […]

Early mock drafts have the Seahawks mostly taking defensive backs and offensive linemen.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama praised protesters who amassed across the country in opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration orders, breaking his silence on political issues for the first time since leaving office. “The president fundamentally disagrees with the notion of discriminating against individuals because of their faith or religion,” Obama’s spokesman, Kevin […]

BOSTON (AP) — The enemies list is long in New England, and it grows with each tweet that dares to doubt Tom Brady’s supremacy or call coach Bill Belichick a cheater. But there’s one opponent who has escaped the fury of the Foxborough fans, and even has a considerable amount of goodwill in the heart […]

Before President Trump can be defended or criticized, we have to figure out what’s actually happening. And for several reasons, that’s going to be harder in this presidency than ever before.

New defensive line coach Jeff Phelps come to WSU from Minnesota, where we coached against the Cougars in the 2016 Holiday Bowl

NEW YORK (AP) — A winsome but hardworking Hungarian herding dog, an ancient African hound and a playful, fur-free terrier are about to get their first shot at the most famous U.S. canine championship. The pumi (POOM’-ee), the sloughi (SLOO-ghee) and the American hairless terrier will be newcomers at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House clashed Monday with a large group of American diplomats who are voicing dissent with Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban on citizens from seven Muslim majority countries, challenging them to resign if they aren’t on board. “They should either get with the program or they can go,” Sean Spicer, Trump’s […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in December. The increase possibly reflects more people scrambling to purchase homes as mortgage rates have been rising and increasing the costs of ownership. The National Association of Realtors says its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 1.6 percent to 107.3, a slight rebound […]

Lying in 18 inches of water and Epsom salts in a pitch-black, quiet space can be restorative.

Carolyn Hax advises a man whose mother-in-law doesn’t have any boundaries.

It’s rare in team sports to see a player as young as 15-year-old Azriel Gonzalez dressing and working out alongside professionals at the highest level. But the Sounders have invited four of their top youth academy players to join the MLS squad for its training camp.

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m. Stocks are opening broadly lower, led by industrial and technology companies. American Airlines slumped 3.1 percent in early trading Monday, and Cognizant Technology Solutions lost 2.4 percent. Most Read StoriesShould California, Oregon and Washington join Canada? #Calexit talk envelops […]

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police say the leader of a hard-line Islamic group behind massive blasphemy protests last year is a suspect in a case alleging he defamed the state ideology. West Java police spokesman Yusri Yunus said Monday that police have sufficient evidence against Islamic Defenders Front leader Rizieq Shihab, including video and […]

Walgreens is lowering the price it will pay to buy drugstore rival Rite Aid and raising the number of stores it will unload to ease monopoly concerns. The companies initially planned to sell no more than 500 stores, but that was pushed to 1,200 Monday. Walgreens will now spend between $6.50 to $7 per share […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — It took a couple of cowboys from a rodeo competition, each armed with a lasso, to catch an escaped bull that was running wild in a South Dakota city. Authorities say the bull got loose Sunday when the owner was loading him into a trailer at the Central States Fairgrounds […]

BERLIN (AP) — The head of Germany’s national railway has resigned abruptly after nearly eight years at the helm of the government-owned company. Deutsche Bahn said that its board of directors on Monday approved CEO Ruediger Grube’s request to step down with immediate effect. It didn’t give reasons for Grube’s move. German media reported that […]

Under the McCleary decision, will school districts that now raise a lot from their local taxpayers have to give up some of those dollars? It’s possible.

Meeks will join 10 others on the stage as a speaker for our second Ignite Education Lab event at Town Hall on Feb. 8.

The Seattle startup changed its name and its business model, aiming now for the retail market rather than federal contracts.

Trump’s first week in office last week is also the start of opposition and a struggle over American values.