Новости за 14.10.2019

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The defensive numbers for No. 15 Texas are bad and getting worse. After losing to No. 5 Oklahoma on Saturday, the Longhorns rank last in the Big 12 in pass defense and total defense, and their current pace of 453.3 total yards allowed per game would break some dubious records set […]

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal but couldn’t keep Portugal from losing 2-1 to Ukraine in qualifying for the 2020 European Championship on Monday. Ukraine qualified for Euro 2020 with the victory, its sixth in seven matches in Group B. Portugal remains in second place and will need to keep […]

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Devon Toews scored at 1:13 of overtime to complete a stunning late-game comeback by the New York Islanders as they downed the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Monday. The Blues seemed to have the game well in hand in the closing minutes before Brock Nelson put the home team on the […]

Welcome to Oregon Week. Granted, Washington sixth-year head coach Chris Petersen wasn’t willing to talk much about the rivalry factor during his weekly press conference on Monday. But he commented on a wide variety of topics nonetheless. Here’s a complete transcript of Petersen’s media session. “Good to get a win on the road, in Arizona. […]

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela has dramatically hiked the minimum wage in a move that critics expect will do little to alleviate widespread suffering in the crisis-torn country. Socialist party lawmaker Francisco Torrealba announced Monday that the monthly package of pay and bonuses will equal roughly $15 monthly — an increase of more than 350%. […]

How did it feel to vote for the first time? Do you remember walking to your precinct as a child with your parents, then sharing that tradition with your own children? Have you created new traditions with the transition to mail-only ballots?   Loading…

Curious about the history of your home? Records and pros can help reveal its story line.

PARIS (AP) — A lawyer for a New York art dealer says his client is back in the United States after a French court ruled against surrendering him to Poland. Jean-Jacques Neuer said Monday that the Court of Appeals in Paris ruled against Poland’s request for the return of Alexander Khochinskiy. Khochinskiy was arrested in […]

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Abortion opponents in Mississippi have filed a lawsuit challenging a local ordinance that will restrict noise levels and require protesters to remain a certain distance from the entrance of health care facilities. The lawsuit says the Jackson ordinance unconstitutionally limits free-speech rights as people try to persuade women not to end […]

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Turkey has justified its ongoing invasion of northeast Syria to the United Nations by saying it’s exercising its right to self-defense under the U.N. Charter, according to a letter circulated Monday. Ankara said the military offensive was undertaken to counter an “imminent terrorist threat” and to ensure the security of its […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The past few weeks, the Kansas City Chiefs have made Carlos Hyde look like Earl Campbell, Marlon Mack resemble Eric Dickerson and Kerryon Johnson look a whole lot like Barry Sanders. No wonder they’ve lost their last two games, both of them at Arrowhead Stadium. Injuries have mounted on the […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say an Uber rider was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol car on a Los Angeles freeway when he jumped out of the ride-share vehicle during a physical fight with another passenger. The incident before dawn Monday on U.S. 101 caused a massive traffic jam. CHP Officer Weston […]

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs say they plan to interview former Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler and Houston bench coach Joe Espada this week about their managerial opening. The Astros have an off day Monday ahead of Game 3 in the ALCS in New York on Tuesday. Kapler was fired last week after going 161-163 […]

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — There was a different feel at the Washington Redskins’ practice facility the day after their first victory of the season. It didn’t matter that Washington held on to beat the winless Miami Dolphins who missed a 2-point conversation attempt in the final seconds. After Jay Gruden was fired and Bill Callahan […]

The Seattle Dragons will have a complete roster by the end of Wednesday afternoon, the end of two frenzied days of players acquisition in the new XFL.

While calls for removal of the four dams on the Lower Snake River have been heard for decades, the demand to knock out some of the region's larger main-stem dams is a first. How that would proceed, and what it would mean for power generation or salmon recovery has never been analyzed.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — An 81-year-old woman has been captured in Colombia after authorities discovered cocaine embedded in her wheelchair as she tried to board a flight to Spain. Police say Irene Mesa de Marulanda was caught with nearly three kilograms (6.6 pounds) of cocaine inside the metal tubing of her wheelchair. Lt. Col. Carlos […]

The U.S. decision to withdraw from northeastern Syria after paving the way for a Turkish invasion has placed the oil-rich region back in play, heralding a new phase in the long civil war in which America’s adversaries are set to make major gains. Until last week, Syrian Kurdish forces supported by about 1,000 American troops […]

If the Ducks sweep the Washington schools the next two Saturdays, the North race will be over before Halloween. Plus, USC almost overtakes the Huskies after a strong performance at Notre Dame.

NEW YORK (AP) — Uber is laying off 350 employees from its food delivery, autonomous vehicles, safety, insurance and other teams. The move is the latest in a string of staff reductions at the ride-hailing giant since its ill-fated initial public offering. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an email to employees Monday that it would […]

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal lawsuit claims that a Missouri man was held in a rural jail’s restraint chair for five days, including a period of at least 24 hours with a blanket over his head. The lawsuit from Albert Okal (Oh-KAL’) names Wayne County, its sheriff, deputies and jailers. The lawsuit, first reported […]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin declined to discuss whom he gave the game ball to after watching his undermanned club potentially resurrect its season with a 24-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. “I keep that business between us,” Tomlin said. Considering what his team did Sunday night against the Chargers, maybe […]

The Seahawks' win in Cleveland was full of big moments that spanned the emotional spectrum from hilarious to devastating. Most of all, Russell Wilson is starting to generate national buzz. Here's what they're saying.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate have arrived in Pakistan’s capital on a five-day visit amid tight security. Known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the smiling royal couple was accorded a red-carpet reception on their arrival at the airport Monday evening. The British royal family says the visit encompasses […]

ANGLETON, Texas (AP) — A former Texas prison sergeant accused of throwing a handcuffed inmate onto a floor so hard that the convicted robber later died has been acquitted. Lou Joffrion was acquitted last month of aggravated assault in the 2017 death of David Witt. Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesman Jeremy Desel declined comment […]