Attorneys at Chauvin trial in Floyd death make final pitch

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd are set to make their closing arguments Monday, each side seeking to distill three weeks of testimony to persuade jurors to deliver their view of the right verdict. For prosecutors, Derek Chauvin recklessly squeezed the life from…

Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night

Carrie Underwood’s performance stood out the most. She was joined by gospel legend CeCe Winans and the dynamic duo blended their voices onstage.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

After child dies, US regulator says to stop using Peloton treadmill

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in at least one incident, a child was pulled under the treadmill while a parent was running on it.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night – Sun, 18 Apr 2021 PST

NEW YORK – Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church. Maren Morris won two honors, including song of the year. Miranda Lambert performed three times and held onto her record as the most decorated winner in ACM history. And Mickey Guyton, the first Black woman to host the awards show, gave…

Former Eastern Washington stars Tanner and Jacob Groves commit to Oklahoma – Sun, 18 Apr 2021 PST

Tanner Groves, who scored 35 points against the Jayhawks in Eastern Washington’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss last month, is headed to the Big 12 Conference after committing to Oklahoma Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Starting in 2023, an estimated 420,000 Washingtonians will get tax rebates of $300 to $1,200 – Sun, 18 Apr 2021 PST

In 2008, the Washington Legislature passed a tax rebate for low-income workers, pledging to send them a few hundred bucks a year to make up – at least a little – for how they’re penalized by the state’s regressive sales tax. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Bumgarner back on track as Arizona beats Washington 5-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Madison Bumgarner had his best outing of the season, allowing a run over five innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Washington 5-2 Sunday after Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg was a late scratch. Bumgarner (1-2) gave up just two hits and dropped his ERA from 11.20 to 8.68 through four starts. He struck…

Knicks rally late, top Pelicans in OT for 6th win in row

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle had 33 points and 10 assists, Derrick Rose made huge plays all over the court to spark New York’s streak-saving finish and the Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-112 in overtime on Sunday for their sixth consecutive victory. Rose scored 23 points. He had the assist on Reggie…

Adobe co-founder and developer of PDFs dies at age 81

Adobe’s CEO said Charles “Chuck” Geschke has been “a guide and hero” for the tech industry for decades.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Wolff: Russell has lots to learn after crash with Bottas

IMOLA, Italy (AP) — As well as damaging his car, George Russell could have damaged his Mercedes future after a high-speed crash with Valtteri Bottas at Imola on Sunday. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Russell still has “lots to learn.” The 23-year-old Russell is in his final season with Williams and has been tipped…

How many people in Washington state have been vaccinated for COVID-19?

More than 2.7 million Washingtonians have received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Seattle Pacific University students and faculty protest anti-LGBTQ hiring policy

Students held a vigil while faculty consider a “vote of no confidence” after the Board of Trustees affirmed an employment policy against LGBTQ relationships.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

A Grip on Sports: This Sunday morning started fast and will only slow down a bit as the day wears on – Sun, 18 Apr 2021 PST

A GRIP ON SPORTS • Let’s see what is on tap for today. Spend some time reading the Sunday paper. That’s a given. Wait for the eldest son to return from his second vaccine shot and hope he feels well enough to enjoy his scheduled round of golf. Turn into ESPNU and see where Eastern…

Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week – Sun, 18 Apr 2021 PST

Dr. Anthony Fauci, in a series of news show interviews, said he expects a decision when advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meet Friday to discuss the pause in J&J’s single-dose vaccine. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: FedEx shooter legally bought guns used in shooting – Sun, 18 Apr 2021 PST

The former employee who shot and killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis legally purchased the two assault rifles used in the attack despite red flag laws designed to prevent that, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Report: Northwestern interviewed Washington State’s Pat Chun for vacant AD position

Chun is one of two athletic directors from the Pac-12 Conference who’ve already interviewed for the AD job at Northwestern. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Patrick Marleau set to break Gordie Howe’s games record

For Patrick Marleau, the best part about Monday night when he is set to surpass Gordie Howe’s record for most games played in NHL history will be the same as it has been for the previous 1,767 games. The joy of playing the game that he’s loved ever since he was a kid growing up…

Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians 6-3 beat Reds 6-3

CINCINNATI (AP) — Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 on Sunday. Bieber (2-1) become the first pitcher in big league history to begin the season with four straight starts with at least 10 strikeouts. The AL Cy Young Award winner has…

Albania: Airport opens at former site of war refugee camp

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania opened a low-cost airport Sunday at the site of a former refugee camp to boost tourism in one of its poorest northeastern areas. The first domestic flight landed at Kukes International Airport, also known as Zayed-Northern Wings, after traveling from Tirana. The site of the airport 90 miles northeast of…

Nola pitches 1st 9-inning shutout, Phillies beat Cards 2-0

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola struck out 10 and threw a two-hitter for his first nine-inning shutout in the majors, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Bryce Harper homered and had three hits for the Phillies. Nola threw a pair of doubleheader-shortened complete games last season,…

Half of US adults now have received at least 1 COVID shot

The announcement on Sunday marks another milestone in the nation’s largest-ever vaccination campaign.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Young, Capela power Hawks past Pacers, 129-117

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 34 points, Clint Capela had 25 points and 24 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117 on Sunday. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kevin Huerter each chipped in 23 points and Young had 11 assists for the Hawks, who have won eight of 10 and are 17-6 under…

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