Новости за 22.05.2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the short run, a truce in the trade conflict between the United States and China has lightened tensions, halted the immediate threat of U.S. tariffs on China's goods and cheered stock markets. The long-run picture may not be so sunny. The outcome of last weekend's talks upset supporters of Donald Trump's American First policies, left key differences untouched and kept alive the risk of a destructive trade war between the world's two biggest economies. A vague statement the two... Читать дальше...

The Oregon Zoo in Portland is celebrating a new arrival — a mountain goat kid. The zoo’s adult mountain goat, Sassy, gave birth on May 19, and the zoo shared footage of the baby goat checking out his new home. In a video shared on the zoo’s YouTube page, the new resident can be seen climbing around its habitat at only two days old. “While mothers of some species keep their newborns hidden away for several weeks, mountain goat kids are typically on their feet within minutes after birth,” the post stated. Читать дальше...

Seventeen Brazil players including Neymar are taking physical and medical tests on the first day of their World Cup preparations in the Granja Comary camp in Teresopolis, outside Rio de Janeiro

A teenager who started a major wildfire in the scenic Columbia River Gorge in Oregon has been ordered to pay restitution for at least the next decade, though he's unlikely to ever cover his nearly $37 million bill.

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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man accused of fatally shooting an acquaintance during an argument over $60 has been extradited to Southern California to face a murder charge after more than a decade on the run. The Orange County District Attorney's Office said Monday that 59-year-old Juan Palacios was turned over to the FBI last week by authorities in his native El Salvador. Palacios was charged in 2004 with killing 32-year-old Mario Cano Santamaria in a Tustin courtyard. The Orange County... Читать дальше...

Another weekend, another $100-million-plus superhero opening: This time it was 20th Century Fox's "Deadpool 2," with a $125.5 million take in North American theaters and a huge debut overseas, box office tracker Exhibitor Relations said Monday.

After a widespread backlash, Michigan Republicans are walking back their proposal for a Medicaid work requirement policy that would have...

It’s commencement season, and American college campuses everywhere are threaded with long, shining lines of hatchbacks loaded up to carry graduates to their new homes.

President Donald Trump held a meeting at the White House today with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Chris Wray. DNI Director Dan Coats was also expected to attend the meeting. After meeting with Rosenstein and Wray, the White House asked the Inspector General to investigate any irregularities with the FBI’s or DOJ’s tactics concerning […]

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has sternly reminded a former CIA employee who may face charges connected to a leak at the agency that he can't discuss sensitive material covered by a protective order with anyone other than his attorney. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Crotty spoke to 29-year-old Joshua Schulte on Monday at prosecutors' request. Schulte faces charges in connection to child pornography, but has been told that additional, unrelated charges are likely. Federal prosecutors had said Schulte... Читать дальше...

If you have a low Uber passenger rating, fewer drivers could be willing to pick you up. Here are 5 things you can do to raise your score.

Micron Technology Inc. shares moved higher in the extended session Monday after the memory-chip maker announced that its board approved a plan to buy back up to $10 billion in shares. Micron shares rallied 3.7% after hours, following a 3.9% gain to close at $55.48 in the regular session when the company hiked its outlook for the fiscal third quarter. The announcement comes as Micron said it plans to return at least 50% of free cash flow to shareholders beginning in fiscal 2019.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused countries with nuclear weapons of "threatening the world," and criticized the United States' withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. "Those who have more than 15,000 nuclear warheads are currently threatening the world," he said, referring to the approximate total number of warheads worldwide, most of which are held by the United States and Russia. Apparently referring to such states as Iran, he added: "Why are countries with nuclear... Читать дальше...

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The South might be known for a slow, Southern style, but personal income is growing fast in the region. The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released its report on real personal income — in simple terms, the income after taking into consideration the effects of inflation on purchasing power — for states and metropolitan areas. The top three metropolitan areas for real personal income growth are in the Southern U.S.

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Former English Premier League executive Ian Ayre has been named the first CEO of Nashville's MLS team.

Texans owner Bob McNair doesn't expect "any surprises" Tuesday in Steelers minority owner David Tepper getting the required 24 votes from the 32 NFL ...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Robert Wickens crashed Monday during the second-to-last practice for the Indianapolis 500, another headache for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports just two days after top driver James Hinchcliffe failed to make the field for the showcase race. In addition to finding a way to get one of its two Canadian drivers into the 33-car starting field, the team now must repair Wickens' car, too. The final practice is Friday, two days before the race. "It's been a very rough two weeks, to be honest," team general manager Pierre Phillips said.

Manchester United's highest paid player Alexis Sanchez has admitted that he is not at his best for the Red Devils since he joined them during the January transfer window from Arsenal. He only scored two goals in 12 games.

Manchester United's highest paid player Alexis Sanchez has admitted that he is not at his best for the Red Devils since he joined them during the January transfer window from Arsenal. He only scored two goals in 12 games.

Days before he was fatally shot in last Friday’s mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas, Jared Black turned 17 years old, according to multiple reports.

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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

May 21, 2018

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met today in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on the margins of the G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting. The two leaders discussed the importance of the United States and Australia continuing to work together to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. Читать дальше...