Новости за 12.09.2018

Microsoft is moving its Canadian headquarters to downtown Toronto and plans to add 500 jobs in the country in the next four years.

On Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee spoke with Tacoma schools Superintendent Carla Santorno and separately spoke with Washington Education Association President Kim Mead. "He listened to their concerns and positions," said an Inslee spokeswoman.

BOSTON (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk is back in the lineup, two days after he crashed face-first into a guard’s metal chair. Grichuk as starting in right field and batting fifth as the Blue Jays played at Boston on Tuesday night. Toronto had Monday off, which gave Grichuk a chance to rest […]

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — More than 5.4 million people on US East Coast under hurricane warnings or watches, National Weather Service says.

City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda has ordered the city auditor to investigate the practices of City Light, which has sent bills bloated because of inaccurate electricity-usage estimates and errors.

The Category 4 storm poses a threat to WNBA Finals, especially if there's a Game 4 on Friday. "We are working with the appropriate authorities," a WNBA spokesman said Tuesday afternoon.

Category 4 storm poses a threat to WNBA Finals, especially if there's a Game 4 on Friday.

The Seahawks added Keenan Reynolds as insurance, waiving former WSU standout Shalom Luani to make room on the 53-man roster.

The Seahawks waived former WSU standout Shalom Luani to make room for Reynolds on the 53-man roster.

One of the world’s best sparkling wine regions is 25 years old this year.

Deputies fired at the man after he reportedly robbed a Spanaway WalMart; however the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office says the suspect killed himself.

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru court gives jailed ex-rebel leader Abimael Guzman second life sentence for car bombing.

From Hadrian’s Wall to the last remaining section of the Berlin Wall, Europe’s physical barriers between countries and communities show how sociopolitical divisions can be overcome.

A recent letter writer stated that it’s “hard to fathom” the Seattle city attorney’s announcement that he would prosecute protesters who illegally block traffic. That’s one of his jobs. I’m not a big fan of City Attorney Pete Holmes, but his Op-Ed column in this instance was spot-on. Holmes was not attempting to “send a […]

NEW YORK (AP) — A candidate for New York’s state senate said Tuesday she was sexually assaulted five years ago by a spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, an accusation the man denies. Julia Salazar, 27, whose insurgent campaign has attracted wide attention, said on Twitter that she was speaking out about David Keyes […]

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s top court has narrowly spared a far-right presidential candidate from having to stand trial for racism. A court panel voted 3-2 on Tuesday to drop a racism accusation against Jair Bolsonaro, who leads polls ahead of October’s elections and was stabbed and injured last week during a campaign event. […]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A U.S. judge has struck down a nearly century-old California law that banned gun shops from advertising handguns on their premises. Judge Troy Nunley in Sacramento ruled Tuesday that the law violated the First Amendment. Nunley said the state failed to show that enforcing the law would prevent violence or suicides. […]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — One of the world’s most successful professional dog mushers is speaking out against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Four-time Iditarod champion Jeff King is urging U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski to call for a complete vetting of Kavanaugh. Murkowski is a moderate Republican whose support would likely be […]

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor says his administration has adopted new measures to better prepare for a disaster like Hurricane Maria while he warned of limitations given the U.S. territory’s economic crisis. Gov. Ricardo Rossello said Tuesday that two warehouses filled with water and food are operating and that another two […]

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Turkey urged the international community on Tuesday “to vocally and actively support” Turkish calls for a cease-fire in Syria’s last rebel-held stronghold in neighboring Idlib province where Syria and its allies have intensified attacks ahead of an expected offensive. Turkey’s Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioglu made the appeal after telling the U.N. Security […]

Rapp's two sacks against North Dakota on Saturday are a sign of Jimmy Lake's new aggressive play-calling plan.

Police say the 34-year-old clerk suffered some sort of medical emergency and was in critical condition at an Auburn hospital.

WELCHES, Ore. (AP) — Authorities: Dead Oregon hiker’s injuries consistent with cougar attack, first fatal attack by wild cougar in state.

Gonzales was scheduled to start on Tuesday night vs. the Padres

The man may be driving a stolen 2014 Toyota Camry with either Washington or Oregon plates. His former girlfriend was shot and seriously injured.