Ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz rules out independent 2020 bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says he’s no longer considering an independent presidential bid. Schultz said Friday in a letter posted on his website, “I have concluded that an independent campaign for the White
Sheriff will apologize to 2 black teens held at gunpoint
SEATTLE (AP) — The King County Sheriff’s Office will apologize, pay $80,000, and has implemented new use-of-force guidelines to settle a federal civil-rights lawsuit brought by two African American teens who say they were wrongly held at
Olympia synagogue offers sanctuary to Guatemalan woman, son
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A synagogue that declared itself a sanctuary congregation last year says it will protect a Guatemalan woman and her son from immigration authorities. The Olympian reports that Temple Beth Hatfiloh announced Thursday that
Henninger to remain on ballot for OMC commissioner
PORT ANGELES – A candidate’s name for Olympic Medical Center commissioner will remain on the general election ballot. Clallam County Superior Court Judge Lauren Ericksen ruled yesterday that Ann Marie Henninger is a valid candidate and her
We were there for…the sneak peek of the 'Friends25' experience
ABC Radio/Steve Iervolino(NEW YORK) — On Thursday evening in New York City, ABC Radio got a sneak peek of Friends25, an immersive exhibit celebrating the sitcom’s silver anniversary, which opens on Saturday. The experiential exhibition company Superfly,
Chef Jose Andres helps feed hundreds of Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas
CHUYN/iStock(NEW YORK) — Chef and humanitarian José Andrés is on the ground with kitchen supplies, food and volunteers to help those in The Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian. The chef, whose organization World Central Kitchen has previously
Brexit saga's key players: A guide to the central political figures
Ismailciydem/iStock(LONDON) — British politics reached unprecedented levels of gridlock and constitutional confusion this week after Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost three key Brexit votes in the House of Commons. If you have been watching any of the
“Cautiously optimistic” or “The door is closed”?: Jon Favreau and Sony Pictures president clash on Spider-Man's future with the MCU
Courtesy of Sony Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — Fans still upset about the financial impasse that was going to keep Spider-Man out of Marvel Studios’ cinematic universe are probably even more upset, as a result of some conflicting news
Raiders Antonio Brown Will Play Monday
artisteer/iStock(OAKLAND, Calif) — Oakland Raiders Wide Receiver Antonio Brown will play in the team’s season opener on Monday against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Jon Gruden. “That’s the plan,” Gruden said before Friday’s practice. “That’s
3rd vaping-related death reported, CDC vows to find out 'what is making people sick'
danchooalex/iStock(ATLANTA) — As vaping-related illnesses and deaths continue to climb, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is vowing to work with state and federal agencies to figure out what is causing many e-cigarette users to become