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Nicknamed the “Steinway Suite” because it includes a self-playing Steinway piano, this 49th-floor corner penthouse enjoys dramatic views of San Francisco through floor-to-ceiling windows. Interior designer Michael Friedes fashioned the fully furnished, top-floor residence with a hand-blown glass table, custom swivel chairs and a sitting alcove accessorized by original album covers. Midcentury-style cabinetry and a large closet waits in an owner’s suite looking out at the bay. The tower offers residents amenities like a valet... Читать дальше...

An expansive deck with a heated cabana stretches behind this four-level storybook near downtown Mill Valley. Tech-savvy conveniences like a smart deadbolt and LED lights with wireless dimmers provide a contemporary contrast to an interior accented by timber reclaimed from an 18th century tobacco barn in Kentucky. A pair of Thermador dishwashers and a La Cornue range outfit a chef’s kitchen finished with a farmhouse apron sink and custom cabinetry. The home includes a two-car garage with an electric vehicle charger... Читать дальше...

Carol Oakes already knows the two things she’s going to miss most about 312 Fairhills Drive in San Rafael, the light-filled four-bedroom she and husband Robert Widinski have called home for more than 20 years. One answer is obvious: Light on all sides and southern outlooks with in-your-face views of Mount Tamalpais. The other is more subtle. “There’s so much cupboard space and built-ins here, I already miss it,” Oakes said. The four-bedroom trilevel built in 1962 includes an office with a separate entrance and outdoor spaces on every floor.

Fox has announced the cast and creative team for “Rent,” the next musical to get the live TV treatment from the network. The cast for the show will include “Grease: Live” star Vanessa Hudgens, R&B singer and “Dancing With the Stars” alum Tinashe, former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Valentina, “Hearts Beat Loud” star Kiersey Clemons, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” star Brandon Victor Dixon, “Grease: Live’s” Jordan Fisher, musician Brennin Hunt and “Empire” star Mario. “The Greatest... Читать дальше...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say more than a dozen people have been indicted on federal racketeering charges for their involvement with a violent gang in Syracuse. The U.S. attorney's office announces Monday that 14 members or associates of the 110 Gang are named in the indictment that alleges the suspects used murder, robberies and assaults to control its territory on the city's southwest side. Prosecutors say the gang sold drugs and committed credit card fraud to make money over the past six years. Читать дальше...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's Jewish community is unifying following a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that left 11 dead. The Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine and other organizations issued a joint statement Sunday denouncing hate crimes. Authorities say Robert Gregory Bowers opened fire during a service at Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh Saturday morning, killing 11 and wounding six. The Jewish Community Alliance in Portland, Temple Shalom Synagogue-Center in Auburn and Adas... Читать дальше...

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota man was sentenced Monday to life in prison for conspiring to kidnap a baby that his girlfriend had cut from their neighbor's body and lying to police about it. William Hoehn, 33, was found not guilty last month of conspiracy to commit murder in the August 2017 death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind of Fargo. Brooke Crews admitted that she sliced Greywind's baby from her womb and is serving life in prison without the possibility of parole in that killing. Hoehn denied... Читать дальше...

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the federal trial of a fired Philadelphia police officer charged in connection with a Baltimore corruption case that's one of the worst U.S. police scandals in recent memory. Eric Snell was a Baltimore officer from 2005 to 2008 before joining the Philadelphia Police Department four years ago. He has pleaded not guilty to a count of conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine. Late last year, he became the ninth law enforcement agent indicted in the federal investigation... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is accused in a lawsuit of misleading investors who lost money in a multi-level marketing company he endorsed in speeches and on "The Celebrity Apprentice." The suit filed Monday in Manhattan federal court alleges the president received millions of dollars in exchange for reassuring investors in telephone company ACN there was little risk if they paid fees and incurred other expenses to start selling its phone service to others. The suit says Trump knew the... Читать дальше...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Diocese of Buffalo had no immediate response a day after a televised report featured a whistleblower who leaked confidential files having to do with the bishop's handling of clergy sexual misconduct. A former assistant to Bishop Richard Malone told CBS' "60 Minutes" that she acted out of concern the diocese wasn't responsive enough to victims. Siobhan (shuh-VAHN') O'Connor first shared the files anonymously with Buffalo's WKBW-TV. Sunday's airing also featured a priest who... Читать дальше...

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's president inaugurated a gleaming new aviation hub in Istanbul on Monday, a megaproject that he has pushed to fulfill his dream of making Turkey a global player. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Istanbul Airport was open for operations on a special day — the 95th anniversary of Turkey's establishment as a republic following its war of independence. With the sprawling new airport on shores of the Black Sea, Erdogan declared that Turkey has become the "most important transit location on the north-south... Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — Leaders of the state's public university system are pledging to continue their policy of allowing transgender students, faculty, staff members and guests to use restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity even if Massachusetts voters opt to repeal a 2016 transgender rights law. University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan and the chancellors of the five UMass campuses said in a statement Monday that they plan to keep the university system's existing policy "regardless of the outcome of the election... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — A Bangladeshi immigrant on trial on charges he planned a New York City subway attack to support the Islamic State group has been introduced to prospective jurors. Akayed Ullah turned slightly toward about 75 potential jurors when he was introduced Monday in Manhattan federal court. U.S. District Judge Richard Sullivan told possible jurors that Ullah is presumed innocent. The trial is likely to last about two weeks. Ullah was arrested last December after a pipe bomb exploded in a pedestrian walkway near Times Square. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's re-election campaign released a national television ad Monday that portrays the nation's economy on the right track entering the midterm elections. But it makes no mention Trump — a sign of Republicans' challenge as they try to hang onto suburban House districts critical to their majority. The $6 million ad buy serves as Trump's closing argument, featuring a suburban mother who recalls difficult economic times in the past and offers an optimistic view on the future. Читать дальше...

BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel set off Monday on what could be a three-year countdown to the end of her leadership of Germany, a stint that has made her the European Union's longest-serving leader and a key figure in facing the continent's many crises. Merkel announced that she will give up the leadership of her conservative Christian Democratic Union in December and won't stand for a fifth term as chancellor — signaling the beginning of the end at the helm for the woman many had labeled the "leader... Читать дальше...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were: 02-10-28-40-41 (two, ten, twenty-eight, forty, forty-one)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were: 5-4-9-3, Fireball: 8 (five, four, nine, three; Fireball: eight)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were: 9-8-8, Fireball: (nine, eight, eight; Fireball: zero)

Walnut flooring and Carrara marble counters accent the interior of this Edwardian flat. The shared backyard includes a fire pit, and the home enjoys conveniences like a video door bell and high-efficiency water heater. See more at www.2059hayesst.com. Listing agent: Justin Fichelson, Fichelson Real Estate Group, 415-264-6829, justin.fichelson@ gmail.com.

High-end finishes and extensive millwork radiate throughout this newly built home designed by Kathy Kuhner of Dogtown Development. The listing includes a detached guest casita with a powder room. Learn more at www.1730-11th.com. Listing agent: Daniel Winkler, Winkler Real Estate Group, 510-421-4528, daniel@danielwinklerin.com.

A fireplace waits in the largest bedroom of this full floor flat that includes in-unit laundry, garage parking and a deeded storage space. The open floor plan hosts a gourmet kitchen and a living area with a sitting window. Read more at www.290douglass.com. Listing agent: Peter Goss, Zephyr Real Estate, 415-505-4677, petergoss@zephyrsf.com.

The Raiders’ offense moved the ball effectively Sunday, averaging a season-high 7.4 yards per play. The problem: They weren’t on the field enough. The Raiders ran just 47 offensive plays in their 42-28 loss compared to 71 by the Colts, who held the ball for 36:30 of game time and converted 9-of-13 third downs. The disparity was starkest in the first quarter, when the Colts held the ball for 13:56 and built a 10-0 lead, and the fourth quarter, when they had it for 12:21 and outscored the Raiders 21-0. Читать дальше...

A hallmark of a designer’s impact can be measured by how her work lives on after her death. At a lovingly kept five-bedroom Victorian in Parnassus Heights, the top-floor pent room evidences the legacy of architect and interior designer Violeta Autumn, who died in 2012. The palette of organic materials and artful patterns acts as a living gallery for Autumn, a true cosmopolitan whose portfolio features designs and murals around the Bay Area. Defined by its sizable public rooms and blend of original and restored details, 1157 Stanyan St. Читать дальше...

The series, which is based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, is inspired by the real-life story of rocket engineer and Thelemite occultist Jack Parsons, explores the intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. It was created for TV by Mark Heyman and stars Jack Reynor as Parsons. At the conclusion of the first season, Jack and his team from Caltech make a scientific breakthrough that secures the military’s interest as the country nears the brink of war. In season two... Читать дальше...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Little Rock teachers' association is rejecting a proposal from the Arkansas Department of Education that would make it easier to fire teachers in low-performing schools. The Little Rock Education Association held a press conference before school Monday morning to oppose Education Commissioner Johnny Key's directive that any agreement between the state and the union allow the state to waive some job protections for teachers in poorly rated schools. The association met Sunday... Читать дальше...