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MEXICO CITY – At least 21 people were killed and 71 others were injured Friday in an explosion at a ruptured fuel pipeline in the central Mexican state of Hidalgo, … Click to Continue »

HOCKEY The deadline for retired players to opt in to the $18.9 million settlement of the concussion lawsuit against the NHL has been extended. Players' lawyers confirmed the extension to … Click to Continue »

Gunmen presumed to be Muslim insurgents stormed a Buddhist temple in southern Thailand, killing two monks and wounding two others, police said Saturday. The Friday night attack in Narathiwat province … Click to Continue »

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee will take his most visible step yet towards a possible bid for president when he visits New Hampshire, the first-in-the-nation primary state, on Monday and Tuesday.

A new proposal from the Trump administration could dramatically change the way the government cleans up radioactive tank waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington. In fall 2018, the Department of Energy released a proposal to downgrade the rating of some of the country’s high-level radioactive waste, to a lower status. But critics say it could be bad news for places like Hanford. And the Hanford site in Washington is already “one of the most contaminated nuclear waste sites in North America .” Cleaning up the radioactive waste stored there is an ongoing process, and a federal report due out later this month estimates it will cost more than $240 billion to clean up the site. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden , as well as Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell have all expressed major concerns with the federal plan. Correspondent Anna King covers Hanford and gives these highlights on what’s at stake for waste reclassification: How much of the nuclear

OLYMPIA — Joe Nguyen doesn’t look like your typical lawmaker. He’s the first Vietnamese member in the state Senate. And at 35, he’s one of the youngest. “People are realizing that I’m a senator and not a staffer,” Nguyen said. But, he added, people do sometimes ask "who do you work for?"

The Huskies had no players score in double figures in losing for the 18th straight time on Stanford’s home floor.

Several recruiting analysts predict Washington will land 6-foot 9 forward from Rochester. N.Y. Other possible destinations include Duke, Michigan State, Syracuse and Kentucky.

Washington State linebacker Peyton Pelluer is also listed on the NFLPA Bowl roster.

A satirical look back at some of the quirkiest, most eyebrow-raising things that happened in the sports world this week.

Kristine Anigwe had 29 points and 23 rebounds as the California women’s basketball team beat Washington State 77-63 Friday afternoon.

This time last year, Gardner Minshew wasn't even on a Pac-12 roster. But he ended the season as the conference's top Heisman contender. Will the same hold true in 2019? Does UW's Jacob Eason have a chance?

Robert Franks scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Washington State beat California 82-59 on Thursday in a clash of the Pacific 12 Conference’s winless teams.

A multiyear jersey deal between the Sounders and Zulily, which includes the Reign women's team, replaces a decadelong arrangement with Xbox. The deal — which allows for added pitch rights revenue — could bring the Sounders closer to the $6 million in annual jersey fees top MLS squads are believed to garner.

The Sounders on Monday continued their pattern of taking longer-term player projects in the MLS SuperDraft, choosing San Diego State University center back Aleks Berkolds in the third round. They had no fourth round pick, having traded it to Montreal in 2017.

SEATTLE (AP) — Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi has finalized four-year contract with the Seattle Mariners that guarantees $56 million and incudes club options that could make it worth $109 million over seven seasons. Seattle announced the agreement Wednesday, just ahead of the deadline for the 27-year-old to sign with a major league club. He receives a $6 million signing bonus and salaries of $8 million this year, $14 million in 2020 and $15 million in 2021. The agreement includes a $13 million player option for 2022, and Seattle has options worth $16.5 million annually for 2022-25. Seattle has until the third day after the 2021 World Series to exercise all four team options.

After four years in Seattle, the veteran slugger is moving on to Minneapolis in free agency. Cruz has reportedly signed a one-year deal worth $14 million to join the Minnesota Twins. The contract includes a $12 million club option for the 2020 season with a $300,000 buyout, according to multiple reports.

The lawsuit alleges that Martin reported gender and racial discrimination to team ownership as far back as March. The suit directly opposes statements released by the Mariners saying that her claims are "ludicrous," that she didn't reach out to the club's Human Resources department to express concerns and that no one in the organization even knew of her "false" allegations until after she was relieved of her duties in October.

Singer Dolly Parton turns 73 and actor Katey Sagal turns 65, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 19.

On Jan. 19, 1966, Indira Gandhi was elected prime minister of India.

Henry Cejudo defends his UFC flyweight title against T.J. Dillashaw at tonight's UFC on ESPN+ 1 fight card. Here are some stats, facts, figures and numbers to prepare you for the card's main event.

Serena Williams offers Dayana Yastremska praise after a precise 6-2, 6-1 tennis lesson in all of 67 minutes in Australian Open third round.

Even Roger Federer needs a photo ID to get where he's going at the Australian Open

When noted chef Kenneth Temple was asked to create chili for the Super Bowl, he dived right in with versions that reflect not only his native New Orleans, but New England, Los Angeles and Kansas City

Demetrius Andrade dominated Artur Akavov and scored a controversial TKO win. In the process, he still failed to make the statement needed to plug himself into the conversation for the biggest fights at middleweight.

It's been nearly 20 years since the Los Angeles Rams were in this position, and precisely 30 years since they were in this position while calling LA home.

A massive winter storm swept across the Midwest on Friday, bound for New England, where it was projected to dump as much as 2 feet of snow over the weekend. The National Weather Service said more than 116 million people live within its path.

Severe thunderstorms are likely across the deep south on Saturday as part of the powerful winter storm rolling across the northern states.

Washington: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s wife Susan has been criticised for embarking on an eight-day trip with her husband to the Middle East, amid the ongoing government shutdown, requiring unpaid staffers to...

Boys and men shouldn’t follow the advice of a recent report by the American Psychological Association called “Guidelines for the Psychological Practice with Men and Boys.” These guidelines imply that “traditional masculinity” – such as stoicism, competitiveness, dominance, and aggression – are harmful.

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Even Roger Federer needs a photo ID to get where he's going at the Australian Open

Super Bowl menu could include team-inspired chili creations

R Kelly and Sony-owned RCA record label end ties - US media  BBC News

The reported split follows claims of sexual abuse made against the R&B star, which he denies.

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Michigan State's board of trustees has voted to accept interim president John Engler's resignation but is making his departure effective immediately.

Texas Longhorns shortstop David Hamilton will miss the entire 2019 season after tearing his Achilles.

John Engler, whose term as the interim president of Michigan State University was a source of controversy from the outset, has submitted his resignation after making comments about survivors of sexual abuse.

PSG's Thomas Meunier believes the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would benefit from having stadiums close together for a better atmosphere after visiting the Al Wakrah Stadium.

South African legend Phil Masinga has passed away from "a cancer related disease," the nation's football association has announced. South African Football Association president Danny Jordan said he was "gutted" to lose "a loyal servant" of the game in the country. "We have lost a giant of South African Football, this is a sad day for our football," Jordan said on the SAFA website. "I am really gutted. I saw him last Sunday before I flew to Dakar and although he was not feeling well, he was...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed they could expand the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams which would allow neighbouring nations to help host the tournament.