Новости за 06.09.2015

(AP) — Whole Foods Market says it has cut ties entirely with the security firm that had been patrolling an Oakland store where a security guard allegedly beat a customer unconscious. A witness told the Tribune that she watched a verbal dispute between a cashier and the customer turn violent when the security guard arrived.

Judge in Illinois dismisses woman's claim against a sperm bank for wrongful birth and breach of warranty

The Red Cross treated at least 130 people for heat-related problems by halftime during the Huskers' first game of the season Saturday.

Wales beat Italy 23-19 but paid a high price with injuries to Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny.

Dr. Ephraim P. Engleman, a violin prodigy who later became a world-renowned rheumatologist and the senior faculty member, by a long shot, at UCSF, has died. Dr. Engleman, published an advice book titled “My Century” at age 102, and planned to update it at 105, collapsed and died in his office at age 104 on Sept. 2. Since 1947, Dr. Engleman (nicknamed Eph) practiced and taught at the Parnassus Heights campus of UCSF Medical Center, where seniority got him a top-floor office with a panoramic view. Читать дальше...

Former Fort Drum soldier and West Point football player Alejandro Villanueva has made the roster of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 6-foot-9, 335-pound offensive lineman has made a mark, transitioning between multiple positions.

WASHINGTON -- North Dakota’s members of Congress reacted favorably to a new report released Tuesday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration that lifting a decades-old crude oil export ba…

Britain's Jo Konta puts her surprise run to the last 16 of the US Open down to being able to enjoy the on-court pressure.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jarryd Hayne joined the San Francisco 49ers this past spring with a daunting task of making the transition from rugby league star back home in Australia to NFL newco…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jarryd Hayne joined the San Francisco 49ers this past spring with a daunting task of making the transition from rugby league star back home in Australia to NFL newco…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jarryd Hayne joined the San Francisco 49ers this past spring with a daunting task of making the transition from rugby league star back home in Australia to NFL newco…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jarryd Hayne joined the San Francisco 49ers this past spring with a daunting task of making the transition from rugby league star back home in Australia to NFL newco…

The thump of jackhammers and the whine of drills pierce the air, workmen in orange safety hats beaver away, and a massive concrete wall rises slowly above the river.

Annual Tradition For Incoming Plebes Left 30 Hurt

In what's become a familiar story, hackers once more have exposed a massive amount of personal information from a corporate database, supposedly for...

Selena Gomez shows off all her curves in a tight black dress while leaving The Nice Guy on Friday night (September 4) in West Hollywood, Calif. The 23-year-old actress joined some friends for a night out after filming her first scenes for her new movie, Neighbors 2, earlier in the week. PHOTOS: Check out the [...]

DEBATE over whether Australia acted in the spirit of the game exploded after Ben Stokes was given out and Australia marched to victory at Lord’s.

Leah Remini and her family's spiritual journey continues to grow away from the Church of Scientology. More than two years after the former King of Queens star left the organization,...

Chief: Man threatening suicide shot by police after pointing gun at officers

DURHAM, North Carolina - A North Carolina police chief says his officers have shot and killed a man who pointed a gun at them after threatening to commit suicide.

The British public's response to the refugee crisis has been "extraordinary" and "so supportive", charities say.

Portland State quarterback Alex Kuresa completed just 7 of 12 passes for 61 yards, but led all rushers with 92 yards on 16 carries in the opener for both teams. Washington State's opening drive stalled on Portland State's 4-yard line, and the Cougars settled for Erik Powell's 21-yard field goal and a 3-0 lead. The Cougars had a bizarre drive on their second possession, moving forward and back over 90 yards because of penalties, and converting three fourth-down plays, before Powell's 22-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Aaron Sibley. Читать дальше...

We see them everywhere -- in commercials, on billboards and the clothes we wear. In a media saturated world logos and icons have penetrated every facet of our subconscious. Visual artist Gregory Saint Amand (GOGO) investigates this exchange between brands, icons and the human psyche. Predominantly taking on the form of portraits, Amand's paintings (on canvas, wood and cardboard) often feature subjects in repose surrounded by an explosion of striking patterns, vibrant color and pop culture references from Coco-Cola to Sonic the Hedgehog. Читать дальше...

Kim Davis remains in jail for contempt of court over same-sex marriage.