Actor Gavin MacLeod was known for his roles as Captain Merrill Stubing in ‘The Love Boat’ and Murray Slaughter in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show.’ Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
More than 200 bodies found at Indigenous school, where First Nations children were forced into Canadian assimilation
The remains of 215 children have been found at what was once an Indigenous residential school, where children forcibly removed from their parents were housed. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Larry Stone: As Lou Gehrig Day nears, here’s what he meant to the fight vs. ALS, and what baseball means to those with it – Sat, 29 May 2021 PST
In baseball, Lou Gehrig’s name remains synonymous with Hall of Fame-caliber performance and astonishing durability. But it was after his career — and life — ended that Gehrig achieved another kind of immortality: as the face, and namesake, of the terrible disease that struck him down. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags:…
IndyCar courts Black fans, drivers in its push to diversify – Sat, 29 May 2021 PST
Rod Reid ran a program full of young, Black kart racers locked out of a venue because of the pandemic and needing a track to race. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Chinese city locks down neighborhood after virus upsurge
Outdoor markets, child care centers and entertainment venues in the city of Guangzhou were closed. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Bringing the theater experience home – Sat, 29 May 2021 PST
Years ago, the words “home theater room” might have conjured images of an elaborate, million-dollar movie-viewing area in a posh mansion for the rich and famous. That picture is changing. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Amidst batter’s box controversy, UW Huskies fall to Oklahoma in super regional opener
Gabbie Plain and the Huskies battled, but couldn’t overcome the Sooners and a controversially close batter’s box in what ended in a 4-2 loss to No. 1 Oklahoma in Friday’s super regional showdown. UW will look to keep its season alive on Saturday. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Transportation secretary to visit closed interstate bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit the Interstate 40 bridge connecting Tennessee and Arkansas that’s been indefinitely closed after a crack was found in one of its steel beams. The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday announced that Buttigieg will visit Memphis on Thursday to see the bridge spanning the…
Yes, there have been reports of heart inflammation in adolescents after COVID-19 vaccination, but cause not yet known
The CDC says there have been “relatively few reports of myocarditis,” mainly in adolescents and young adults. But the vaccines have not been identified as the cause. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Rain wipes out Rockies-Pirates; split doubleheader Saturday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Will Craig tried to find a little humor a day after his egregious fielding mistake brought the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie first baseman national notoriety. “I guess I’m going to be on the blooper reels for the rest of my life,” Craig said Friday before the Pirates’ game with the Colorado Rockies was…
Southwest delays alcohol service after recent passenger incidents
The president of the union representing Southwest flight attendants said this week her members were concerned about the plan to resume selling alcohol on flights. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Missing teen thought to be in Washington found safe over a year later
Daphne Westbrook was found in southern Alabama after going missing in October of 2019. Investigators say she was held against her will by her father. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Meatless Monday comes for Memorial Day – Fri, 28 May 2021 PST
As U.S. consumers prep the grill for the unofficial start of the summer with the Memorial Day holiday weekend, more than one in three Americans may be sidestepping the burgers and brats in favor of meatless alternatives. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Chinook fishing to close on lower Salmon River, salmon angling will remain open on Little Salmon River and Snake River in Hells Canyon – Fri, 28 May 2021 PST
Spring chinook fishing will close on Idaho’s lower Salmon River this evening but will remain open on the nearby LittleSalmon River and on the Snake River in Hells Canyon at least through Sunday. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Idaho governor nixes lieutenant governor’s mask-mandate ban – Fri, 28 May 2021 PST
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday issued an executive order repealing a 24-hour-old mask-mandate prohibition put in place while he was out of the state by the lieutenant governor, describing her actions as a tyrannical abuse of power and an “irresponsible, self-serving political stunt.” Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington…
Indians place OF Lulow on injured list with ankle issue
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians outfielder Jordan Luplow was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ankle. Luplow has been dealing with an ankle issue since training camp, and continued soreness and swelling over the past few days forced the Indians to make the move on Friday before opening a three-game series against…
Cavs still view Kevin Love as valuable piece in slow rebuild
CLEVELAND (AP) — As the Cavaliers’ slow, stuttering rebuild continues around a “core four” of young players, the team still views Kevin Love as an important piece. One worth keeping around. At least, for now. On Friday, general manager Koby Altman spoke to the media for the first time since the Cavs completed a injury-marred…
Brewers-Nationals opener postponed by inclement weather
WASHINGTON (AP) — The series opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals on Friday night was postponed because of inclement weather. Washington manager Davey Martinez made the announced during his pregame Zoom call with reporters. The game will be made up Saturday as part of a split doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. EDT. The…
Survivor: California shooter was ‘outsider’ in workplace
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — First, there were gunshots. Then came the screams. And then — silence. “Hey, what’s going on? Anybody all right? What’s happening?” Kirk Bertolet called out to his coworkers at a Northern California rail yard on Wednesday morning. “It was just eerie.” Cautiously, Bertolet left his barricaded office at the Santa…
Florida beats Alabama 7-2, advances to SEC semifinals
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Franco Aleman allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings and sixth-seeded Florida beat No. 10 seed Alabama 7-2 in the SEC Tournament on Thursday. Aleman (2-4) struck out four and forced 12 groundouts for the Gators (38-19), who advanced to the single-elimination semifinals on Saturday. Florida awaits the winner of Friday’s…
IOC wants Olympic athletes to sign COVID waiver
The IOC said the waiver athletes must sign releasing Tokyo organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues was ‘standard practice.’ Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Heavily armed man arrested aboard Washington State Ferry
Court documents revealed the man had three magazines holding some 60 rounds in his waistband. He was arrested for carrying the weapon aboard without a permit. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
