Новости за 06.11.2018

SAO PAULO (AP) — The judge who is the most prominent face of Brazil’s anti-corruption campaign denied Tuesday that his appointment as justice minister was a reward for having convicted and jailed a political rival of his new boss. “This has nothing to do with the case of ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,” Judge […]

You have made it through the months leading up to the midterm elections. You have researched your candidates and you have voted. Before you sit back and watch the infamous Election Day needle swing to and fro, you are entitled to a treat. Some companies are offering free food, free car rides and discounts, among […]

The latest twist in the search for an ideal equal to Seattle makes plenty of sense. The supposed front-runners offer what Amazon wants as much as incentives.

The Seahawks have yet to beat a team with a winning record. Can they pull off a huge road win this weekend against the no-longer-unbeaten Rams?

COQUILLE, Ore. (AP) — A prosecutor says six Oregon law enforcement officers remain on paid administrative leave after they shot and killed a man in Brandon who fired a shotgun at them. Coos County District Attorney R. Paul Frasier says a North Bend police detective, a Coquille police officer, two Coos County deputies, and two […]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A man who died the same day he was booked into a San Diego County jail used food to suffocate himself while he was being housed in a unit designed for suicidal inmates, the sheriff’s department said. The inmate, 37-year-old Manuel Cruz, is the fourth to die by suicide in a […]

Democrats are trying to chip away at Republican control in state Capitols during elections for governor and state legislature. Tuesday’s elections feature contests for 36 governors’ offices, including headliner races in Florida and Georgia. In both Deep South states, black candidates would break barriers if they win but face Republicans who are drawing energy from […]

NEW YORK (AP) — As they weighed in on the Republican-vs.-Democrat power struggle, voters in many states also were considering an array of intriguing ballot measures — ranging from marijuana legalization to boosting the minimum wage to civil rights protections for transgender people. In all, 155 statewide initiatives are on the ballot Tuesday in 37 […]

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The leader of Belarus has warned his nation would have to beef up its weapons arsenals if the United States sets up a military base in Poland. Commenting Tuesday on Poland’s proposal to host a U.S. base, President Alexander Lukashenko said it would force Belarus to commission new missiles. But he […]

Industry group Compete America said in a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration that the agency’s approach to deciding who gets an H-1B was “leaving employers with a disruptive lack of clarity about the agency’s practices, procedures, and policies.”

CHICAGO — Duncan Hines is recalling 2.4 million boxes of cake mix because of a link to salmonella. The recall affects Classic White, Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti and Classic Yellow varieties of cake mix, according to Conagra Brands, Duncan Hines’ parent company. The affected boxes have expiration dates between March 7-13, 2019. Most of […]

Davis has spent the last five years working in a variety of pitching-related jobs in the Cardinals' organization.

The Seahawks came close to tying the game late Sunday against the Chargers, but couldn't quite get it together. What ails them? And what awaits Seattle in the weeks to come?

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — After years of careful restoration, two 19th century Jewish cemeteries were rededicated in Cape Verde on Tuesday, part of an effort financed by the Moroccan king to preserve the archipelago’s cultural heritage. On wind-swept Santo Antao island, local dignitaries, international diplomats, and prominent Jewish figures gathered for the ceremony where seven […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News says it does not condone any of its journalists appearing in a campaign event, hours after prime-time host Sean Hannity spoke at President Trump’s final rally before the midterm election. Fox called it an “unfortunate distraction” that has been addressed. But the network statement issued Tuesday did not explain […]

Critics of the lawsuit said the Morris’ legal complaint was a strategically concocted media stunt meant to further the narrative that mainstream media and the political left were at war with Christmas.

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Photos from around Seattle and the nation as election day unfolds in 2018.

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union authorities say they have cleared Disney’s acquisition of Fox’s entertainment assets, provided Disney sells off some TV channels it controls in Europe to maintain competition. The EU’s executive Commission said Tuesday it gave its approval to the deal. Disney’s $71.3 billion deal to buy the 21st Century Fox assets, which […]

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — City officials in northwest Iowa have voted to bar people from carrying “toy” firearms, which police say are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from actual guns. The Sioux City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance banning pellet and BB guns. The city code revision doesn’t ban carrying Nerf, suction-cup dart […]

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been inaugurated for his seventh term in office, amid rising separatist troubles. As the 85-year-old leader, who has been in power since 1982, was sworn into office Tuesday his political opponent Maurice Kamto and four of his supporters were detained after a protest gathering declared Kamto […]

Sources say the Mariners will trade James Paxton this offseason. Let's look at why he could be dealt, along with other players the Mariners could (or couldn't) trade.

NEW YORK (AP) — The music industry is honoring Ariana Grande. Billboard on Tuesday named the 25-year-old award-winning singer its 2018 Woman of the Year. Grande will receive the award at Billboard’s 13th annual Women in Music event on Dec. 6 in New York City. Previous recipients include Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Madonna and Selena […]

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge in Kansas is seeking the arrest of a cult leader who hasn’t complied with court orders related to an $8 million judgment for a woman who said he forced her to work without pay for a decade. Royall Jenkins, who calls himself “Allah on Earth” and “The […]

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Tuesday morning as technology stocks recover some of the big losses they took over the last month. Companies including CVS Health and Booking Holdings are rising after releasing strong third quarter reports. Stocks have settled down in the last few days as traders wait for results from […]