Bennett says Avril came close to being paralyzed after 'life-changing' neck injury
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett says Cliff Avril came close to being paralyzed after a devastating neck injury.Bennett spoke to reporters Thursday afternoon at the VMAC in Renton."Not to have him out there on the football field is devastating, but to see what he's going through personally is more devastating," Bennett said.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett says Cliff Avril came close to being paralyzed after a devastating neck injury.Bennett spoke to reporters Thursday afternoon at the VMAC in Renton."Not to have him out there on the football field is devastating, but to see what he's going through personally is more devastating," Bennett said.
Durkan to expand free college tuition program in Seattle
In one of her first acts as Seattle's new mayor. Jenny Durkan announced a plan to expand the Seattle Promise College Tuition Program.
In one of her first acts as Seattle's new mayor. Jenny Durkan announced a plan to expand the Seattle Promise College Tuition Program.
Why doctors say Chancellor and Avril's neck injuries could be career-threatening
It's a question on all of our minds: Will Cliff Avril and Kam Chancellor ever play football again?That was one question asked of Pete Carroll at a press conference this week after the Seahawks coach said both defensive standouts will miss the rest of this season because of neck injuries.Carroll didn’t offer a clear answer.“I know you guys want more on this stuff,” he said. “But I’m just trying to respect their situations as much as I can.”Carroll said the players are consulting with doctors and family members about the future of their careers.
It's a question on all of our minds: Will Cliff Avril and Kam Chancellor ever play football again?That was one question asked of Pete Carroll at a press conference this week after the Seahawks coach said both defensive standouts will miss the rest of this season because of neck injuries.Carroll didn’t offer a clear answer.“I know you guys want more on this stuff,” he said. “But I’m just trying to respect their situations as much as I can.”Carroll said the players are consulting with doctors and family members about the future of their careers.
First executive order by new Seattle Mayor aimed at helping low-income families pay rent
As of Tuesday, Seattle has a new mayor. Jenny Durkan was sworn in as Mayor of Seattle a little before 4 p.m. at the Ethiopian Community Center in South Seattle.
As of Tuesday, Seattle has a new mayor. Jenny Durkan was sworn in as Mayor of Seattle a little before 4 p.m. at the Ethiopian Community Center in South Seattle.
Jenny Durkan to sign two executive orders on first day
Jenny Durkan is about to take charge of Seattle. On Tuesday, she'll be sworn into office sometime after 3 p.m. and share her vision for the City at events in Rainier Beach, West Seattle, the Chinatown-International District, Phinney Ridge, and Lake City.
Jenny Durkan is about to take charge of Seattle. On Tuesday, she'll be sworn into office sometime after 3 p.m. and share her vision for the City at events in Rainier Beach, West Seattle, the Chinatown-International District, Phinney Ridge, and Lake City.
Durkan sworn in as Seattle's mayor: 'We will have differences with our President'
SEATTLE -- The first woman mayor since the 1920s has taken the helm in the booming progressive city of Seattle.Ninety-one years after the city elected Bertha Knight Landes as mayor, former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan was sworn in Tuesday at an Ethiopian community center.Durkan vowed to stand up to President Donald Trump in her first remarks as mayor."Our challenges don't just come from within Seattle," she said. "We know that sometimes, building this more just and equitable society means we will have differences with our president."The people of Seattle will not be bullied, and we will not be told what to do.
SEATTLE -- The first woman mayor since the 1920s has taken the helm in the booming progressive city of Seattle.Ninety-one years after the city elected Bertha Knight Landes as mayor, former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan was sworn in Tuesday at an Ethiopian community center.Durkan vowed to stand up to President Donald Trump in her first remarks as mayor."Our challenges don't just come from within Seattle," she said. "We know that sometimes, building this more just and equitable society means we will have differences with our president."The people of Seattle will not be bullied, and we will not be told what to do.
Trump renewing his complaint about kneeling NFL players
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is renewing his complaints about NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.Players have been kneeling to protest racism and police brutality, particularly toward people of color.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is renewing his complaints about NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.Players have been kneeling to protest racism and police brutality, particularly toward people of color.
Trump won't campaign for Roy Moore, White House official says
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump will not campaign for Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore before the Dec. 12 special election, a White House official said Monday.The president had held the door open to campaigning for Moore last week, when he all but endorsed his candidacy while attacking his Democratic opponent, Doug Jones.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump will not campaign for Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore before the Dec. 12 special election, a White House official said Monday.The president had held the door open to campaigning for Moore last week, when he all but endorsed his candidacy while attacking his Democratic opponent, Doug Jones.
Trump wants to end welfare as Bill Clinton knows it
Overhauling welfare was one of the defining goals of Bill Clinton's presidency, starting with a campaign promise to "end welfare as we know it," continuing with a bitter policy fight and producing change that remains hotly debated 20 years later.
Overhauling welfare was one of the defining goals of Bill Clinton's presidency, starting with a campaign promise to "end welfare as we know it," continuing with a bitter policy fight and producing change that remains hotly debated 20 years later.
Trump tells troops 'We're winning' against foes
President Donald Trump thanked U.S. troops for their service on Thursday, assuring them "we're really winning" against America's foes as he celebrated Thanksgiving at his private club in Florida and provided lunch for Coast Guard men and women on duty for the holiday.
President Donald Trump thanked U.S. troops for their service on Thursday, assuring them "we're really winning" against America's foes as he celebrated Thanksgiving at his private club in Florida and provided lunch for Coast Guard men and women on duty for the holiday.
Trump administration ending temporary permits for almost 60,000 Haitians in U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Monday it is ending a temporary residency permit program that has allowed almost 60,000 citizens from Haiti to live and work in the United States since a 2010 powerful earthquake shook the Caribbean nation.The Homeland Security Department said conditions in Haiti have improved significantly, so the benefit will be extended one last time — until July 2019 — to give Haitians time to prepare to return home."Since the 2010 earthquake, the number of displaced people in Haiti has decreased by 97 percent," the department said in a press release. "Haiti is able to safely receive traditional levels of returned citizens."Advocates and members of Congress from both parties had asked the Trump administration for an 18-month extension of the program, known as Temporary Protected Status.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Monday it is ending a temporary residency permit program that has allowed almost 60,000 citizens from Haiti to live and work in the United States since a 2010 powerful earthquake shook the Caribbean nation.The Homeland Security Department said conditions in Haiti have improved significantly, so the benefit will be extended one last time — until July 2019 — to give Haitians time to prepare to return home."Since the 2010 earthquake, the number of displaced people in Haiti has decreased by 97 percent," the department said in a press release. "Haiti is able to safely receive traditional levels of returned citizens."Advocates and members of Congress from both parties had asked the Trump administration for an 18-month extension of the program, known as Temporary Protected Status.
Here’s why Russell Wilson is a strong candidate to be the NFL’s MVP
SEATTLE - Russell Wilson hasn’t just been the leader of the Seahawks’ offense this season.
SEATTLE - Russell Wilson hasn’t just been the leader of the Seahawks’ offense this season.
Seahawks' Chancellor out with neck injury, status uncertain
Seattle strong safety Kam Chancellor will miss the Seahawks' game Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons and his status for the rest of the season is in doubt because of a neck injury sustained last week.
Seattle strong safety Kam Chancellor will miss the Seahawks' game Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons and his status for the rest of the season is in doubt because of a neck injury sustained last week.
How to see Russell Wilson behind-the-scenes with new app, TraceMe
TraceMe CEO Jason LeeKeenan joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night to discuss a new iPhone app that allows fans to engage with Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and takes them behind the scenes into Wilson's life.
TraceMe CEO Jason LeeKeenan joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night to discuss a new iPhone app that allows fans to engage with Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and takes them behind the scenes into Wilson's life.
Trump delays new policy on importing parts of elephants shot for sport
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he's delaying a new policy allowing the body parts of African elephants shot for sport to be imported until he can review "all conservation facts."The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday that it will allow the importation of body parts from African elephants shot for sport.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he's delaying a new policy allowing the body parts of African elephants shot for sport to be imported until he can review "all conservation facts."The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday that it will allow the importation of body parts from African elephants shot for sport.
Trump ridicules Franken over groping allegation, but publicly silent on Roy Moore
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is weighing in on allegations of inappropriate behavior against Democratic Sen.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is weighing in on allegations of inappropriate behavior against Democratic Sen.
House Democrats introduce impeachment articles against Trump
A half-dozen Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of obstruction of justice and other offenses, in a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.
A half-dozen Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of obstruction of justice and other offenses, in a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.
Putin manipulating Trump with flattery, ex-director suggests
A day after being criticized by President Donald Trump, a former CIA director questioned whether Russian President Vladimir Putin was manipulating Trump with flattery during the president's lengthy trip to Asia.
A day after being criticized by President Donald Trump, a former CIA director questioned whether Russian President Vladimir Putin was manipulating Trump with flattery during the president's lengthy trip to Asia.
Report: NFL reviewing Russell Wilson's concussion test in Thursday's game
SEATTLE -- A review is underway for Russell Wilson's concussion test in Thursday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.Ian Rapoport tweeted Friday the NFL is looking at Wilson's concussion test, and if the correct protocol was followed.
SEATTLE -- A review is underway for Russell Wilson's concussion test in Thursday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.Ian Rapoport tweeted Friday the NFL is looking at Wilson's concussion test, and if the correct protocol was followed.
Trump says US will no longer be taken advantage of on trade
DANANG, Vietnam (AP) — Hours after leaving Beijing, President Donald Trump on Friday delivered what appeared to be a sharp rebuke to China, declaring that he won't allow the U.S. to be "taken advantage of anymore" when it comes to trade.Speaking at a gathering of CEOs at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vietnam, Trump said: "From this day forward we will compete on a fair and equal basis.""We are not going to let the United States be taken advantage of anymore.
DANANG, Vietnam (AP) — Hours after leaving Beijing, President Donald Trump on Friday delivered what appeared to be a sharp rebuke to China, declaring that he won't allow the U.S. to be "taken advantage of anymore" when it comes to trade.Speaking at a gathering of CEOs at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vietnam, Trump said: "From this day forward we will compete on a fair and equal basis.""We are not going to let the United States be taken advantage of anymore.