Quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed his 2016 franchise player tender with the Redskins. Mike McCartney, Cousins’ agent, shared that news Wednesday night. The Redskins franchised Cousins ahead of Tuesday’s deadline to do so. Cousins signing his tender means he’s guaranteed his 2016 salary of $19.95 million if the sides don’t reach an agreement on a…
(AP) — Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to pioneering legislation that will eliminate coal from the state's energy supply by 2030 and provide half of customers' power with renewable sources by 2040. "In terms of the coal phase-out, this really is precedent-setting," said Jeff Deyette, senior energy analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists who is an expert in state and federal policies on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Legislature's minority Republicans tried to fight the legislation... Читать дальше...
The AFL has released its full list of players who have the ability to leave their clubs as restricted or unrestricted free agents at the end season 2016.
If he’s healthy, and should Billy Burns be injured or have any sort of sophomore slump, the A’s will not hesitate to stick Crisp back in his old spot. If they move me back and forth — they asked me if that was OK — I told them whatever I can do to help the team, I feel confident in any spot. Just put me out there and I’ll give it my all, said Crisp, who is likely to be in center and batting leadoff Friday in the A’s Cactus League home opener against Milwaukee. Crisp is wearing a brace on his... Читать дальше...
Marriages may be made in heaven, but they are fraught with risk at the penultimate hour on earth - a city resident learnt his the hard way when the owner of a marriage hall he booked gave it to another person.
SYDNEY, March 3 (Reuters) - Australia's transportation chief said on Thursday the location of debris found on a beach in the southeast African nation of Mozambique was consistent with drift modeling related to the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
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This baby elephant’s new mom might have a small body, but her heart is definitely big enough.
NBC's Jacob Rascon talks with some of Donald Trump's supporters at campaign rallies around the country.
The weapon turned out to be a Taser stun gun that Nieto carried for his job as a security guard, but the officer, Richard Schiff, told jurors that he didn’t know that when he fired 13 rounds, then reloaded his pistol and fired 10 more rounds. Schiff was the first witness in a civil trial at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco, where Nieto’s parents are suing the city for alleged wrongful death and civil rights violations over the shooting in March 2014 in Bernal Heights Park. Few police shootings yield a public trial... Читать дальше...
Mining company Samarco Mineração SA and its parent companies Vale SA and BHP Billiton signed an agreement with Brazilian authorities that could let them pay far less than the $5.2 billion government lawyers originally sought for dam burst.
The Hornets boss was happy with his side's performance at Old Trafford despite slipping to a narrow defeat and says the Spain international's quality was crucial for the hosts
Actor and singer Mark Shunock, who played his final “Rock of Ages” performance Monday night at the Rio, was today named creative director of Intrigue, the new nightlife concept opening April 28 at Wynn Las Vegas.
The mounting financial woes of SunEdison Inc., once a Wall Street darling, have jeopardized the solar-energy company’s plans to purchase Vivint Solar.
Fifth straight time unchanged as country braces for recession data
Elliott Management’s wager on Argentinian government bonds has yielded $2.4 billion after many twists and turns in a contentious battle with the South American country.
NEW YORK (AP) — An exhibition opening in New York City on the fifth anniversary of Japan's earthquake and tsunami features photographs, video and other artworks in response to the tragedy.
NEW YORK - An exhibition opening in New York City on the fifth anniversary of Japan's earthquake and tsunami features photographs, video and other artworks in response to the tragedy.
NEW YORK (AP) — An exhibition opening in New York City on the fifth anniversary of Japan's earthquake and tsunami features photographs, video and other artworks in response to the tragedy. Japanese Photographers Respond to 3/11 opens March 11 at the Japan Society Gallery and runs through June 12.
NEW YORK (AP) — An exhibition opening in New York City on the fifth anniversary of Japan's earthquake and tsunami features photographs, video and other artworks in response to the tragedy.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Defense lawyers on Wednesday continued to try to poke holes into the claim by sportscaster Erin Andrews that two hotel companies should share the blame for a stalker taking nude videos of the TV host and posting them on the Internet.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Defense lawyers on Wednesday continued to try to poke holes into the claim by sportscaster Erin Andrews that two hotel companies should share the blame for a stalker taking nude videos of the TV host and…
Karnataka chief minister K Siddaramaiah on Wednesday handed over his controversial Hublot watch to speaker Kagodu Thimmappa and declared it a state asset. Siddaramaiah made the announcement when the assembly reassembled after two adjournments, even as BJP and JD (S) continued their dharna in the well of the House for the second consecutive day demanding a discussion on the CM receiving such a costly gift.
SEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's parliament passed a revised bill to prescreen airline passengers to keep potential terrorists from flying into the country, the government said Thursday. The National Assembly, led by the ruling Saenuri Part
