Новости за 24.06.2015

Sure, spears of asparagus are great as a side hot off the grill, roasted or broiled — I really never tire of it. But asparagus cut into pieces also is a great addition to leafy green or pasta …

Now is the best time of the year. It’s strawberry time. So juicy. So sweet. So delicious. So soft-tender on your tongue.

Salmon is one of the most popular fish dishes in the U.S. and not just because it tastes good. It’s a lean and healthful source of protein and also provides the heart- and brain-healthy omega-…

Granita (pronounced grah-NEE-tah) is the name for an Italian ice of rough, jagged crystals. It melts the minute it hits your tongue, sending a shiver of cold straight down the throat. The clas…

June is almost over and local asparagus have been popping up all over since early in the month — literally. When conditions are optimal, asparagus spears can grow as quickly as 1 centimeter an…

NEW YORK (AP) — After a 10-hour hearing, Tom Brady now must wait to find out if his appeal of a four-game suspension carried any weight with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

A pair of free-swinging outside hitters who helped Capital to a second-place finish in the Class 3A state volleyball tournament will bring their talents to Lower Columbia College this fall.

Here’s a recipe that pairs sweet watermelon with tangy, salty feta cheese and tiny pasta. It’s a great salad to serve with grilled fish or chicken. For a potluck or outdoor barbecue, it’s a ni…

NEW YORK — The glitzy, fictional Broadway musical featured in the TV show "Smash" might actually find its way to a stage.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A food supplier claims an Iowa egg farm breached a contract after bird flu disrupted the supply of eggs.

There was a lot of leftover food at Chambers Bay after the U.S. Open.

An altercation that began in the school zone at Monticello Middle School  may be linked to a vehicle vandalism over the weekend.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new leader of its troubled health care arm.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the government agency that suffered two massive cyberattacks said Tuesday that a hacker gained access to its records with a credential used by a federal contractor.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday approved a bipartisan bill that would update regulation of harmful chemicals for the first time in nearly 40 years.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The injury-plagued New York Mets must absorb another blow to their roster after starting catcher Travis d'Arnaud was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left elbow injury.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Tuesday to kill a federal panel that is supposed to find ways to curb Medicare spending, as Republicans ignored a veto threat and leveled their latest blow at…

NEW YORK (AP) — Boeing CEO Jim McNerney is stepping away from the controls after 10 years.

ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron can appreciate someone with the ability and fortitude to overcome challenges.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A fire swept through a retirement home for poor people early Tuesday, killing 16 elderly residents at the facility outside the northern border city of Mexicali, the mayor's …

Four flight attendants are suing Boeing, claiming that toxic air from an engine leaked into their plane and made them seriously ill on a 2013 flight.

BERLIN (AP) — Around the world, countries have long struggled with questions about flags similar to those faced by South Carolina, which is under pressure to remove a Confederate flag from its…

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers made their first move of the summer, the easiest one.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker is returning to the Milwaukee Brewers broadcast booth a week after getting hit in the head by a ball during batting practice.

BEIRUT (AP) — A financially troubled Lebanese TV network received a $2 million Saudi bailout in return for adopting a pro-Riyadh editorial policy. A news agency in Guinea got a $2,000 gift, wh…