Washington

SEATTLE (AP) — Miguel Sano hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins won their third straight with a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners Saturday night.

Seattle WA, (Gophersports.com) - The No. 19/15 University of Minnesota Gophers had their season come to a close on championship Sunday of the NCAA Seattle Regional with a 15-7 loss to the University of Washington Huskies.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tanner Roark struck out a career-high 15 and allowed only two hits over seven innings in a dominating performance that carried the Washington Nationals past the Minnesota Twins 2-0 Saturday.

UNDATED (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers are a win away from advancing to the NBA's conference semifinals.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Boeing Co. is reportedly taking steps to eliminate 10 percent of its workforce in Washington state.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Washington Redskins owned a 5-7 mark just three weeks ago, but they are NFC East champions today.

WASHINGTON (AP) —New House Speaker Paul Ryan is asking fellow lawmakers to pray for each other.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is starting a new term that promises a steady stream of divisive social issues, and also brighter prospects for conservatives who suffered more losses than usual in recent months.

Rochester, MN  (KROC AM News) - Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede headed out to Washington. D.C. Tuesday morning for his recently announced visit to the White House.

St Paul, MN (KROC AM News)  - Some members of the Minnesota National Guard will be helping crews in Washington State in the ongoing effort to contain numerous wildfires that have been breaking out in recent weeks.

TWISP, Wash. (AP) — Three U.S. Forest Service firefighters died after their vehicle crashed and was likely caught by flames as they battled a blaze Wednesday in Washington state.

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Big wildfires threatened the Lake Chelan resort region of central Washington on Monday after driving away tourists, destroying a warehouse filled with nearly 2 million pounds of apples and forcing thousands of residents to flee.