Новости за 21.03.2016

Officer was found dead from a gunshot wound in the parking lot of a closed movie theater

The Dutch authorities are aiming to reduce the cost of hundreds of empty prison cells by closing the prisons, according to Justice Minister Ard van der Steur.

An intense battle over fracking is raging in the Australian state of Victoria. Local farmers found an unconventional way of protesting: using a gigantic herd of sheep.

Warren Buffett once told investors to think of their investment choices as tethered to a punch-card: over the course of an investment lifetime, the investor would be limited to 20 punches on the card.

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Tom Brady wasn't suspended for Deflategate and $1 million isn't very much to the New England Patriots or owner Robert Kraft.

However, the harshest punishment for Deflategate is drawing near — the loss of the Patriots' first-round pick in 2016.

Despite an ongoing appeal from the NFL to determine whether Brady will face a suspension for his role in Deflategate, the rest of the punishment still stands, regardless of Kraft's attempts to do otherwise.

Speaking from the NFL owners meeting in Florida... Читать дальше...

'Pull up a chair, kids. I remember when all this was just hills and meadows and me talking to someone from Jesus Jones'

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Corinthian Colleges was previously the second largest for-profit college chain in the US before it collapsed last year, under intense pressure stemming from legal issues from state and federal agencies.

Now, ProPublica has shed light into some of the most questionable practices of the former college, analyzing documents filed by California’s attorney general as part of a lawsuit against the school.

The documents show that the school actively recruited... Читать дальше...

This weekend, "Miracles From Heaven," the latest in a string of faith-based films appealing to Christian moviegoers, posted a solid $15 million opening.

Apple has "an obligation" to protect user data and privacy, chief executive Tim Cook said today, reaffirming his stand in a high-profile court showdown with the US government on encryption

Remember when McDonald's asked the McMuffin-consuming public to "pay with lovin'"? In 2015, the massive international fast food chain launched a promotional ad gimmick, based on its slogan, "I'm lovin' it," in which randomly selected customers would receive free food after performing an act of love, like dancing or telling someone "I love you." 

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox's Bible-based musical "The Passion" worked no miracles on viewers.

LONDON - Manchester City is on a mission to become soccer's global power, with a network of clubs sweeping up trophies from east to west.

The shortest Apple event ever (probably).

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Bombardier is reportedly still considering shifting some work at its Toronto plant to factories in China and Mexico, eliminating about 200 jobs, according to a report. BNN’s Paige Ellis gathers reaction from the union representing workers and aviation experts.

A group of five engineering students has robbed a bank of crores by using fake mobile wallet transactions over the last four months.

Schwaben wissen, was eine Seele ist.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — In a story March 20 about the fight over names of historic hotels and other landmarks at Yosemite National Park, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Delaware North is seeking $51 million from the…

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — In a story March 20 about the fight over names of historic hotels and other landmarks at Yosemite National Park, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Delaware North is seeking $51 million from the…

Russia (3-1) played conservatively in the early going, capitalizing on a missed takeout by Canada (3-1) in the seventh end for a decisive two points

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said that he is concerned slow progress in the Syrian peace process.

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Apple introduced an iPhone with a smaller screen on Monday called the iPhone SE. The best way to think about it is as Apple's current top-of-the-line iPhone specs in a smaller body. It costs $399 without a contract — a surprisingly low price for a new iPhone.

Apple also updated its 9.7-inch iPad, adding keyboard and stylus support, and a camera that can film in 4K resolution. But it also got a price bump up to $599. Apple also gave its newest iPad a "pro" moniker... Читать дальше...

Man known as 'PJS' would suffer "devastating" consequences if three-way sexual encounter with another couple became public, appeal judges rule

Mandla Mandela's new bride was "rechristened" at a ceremony at the weekend.

Jarrod Parker spoke to the media for the first time since re-fracturing the medial epicondyle in his right elbow earlier this month and the onetime A’s ace said there is “no doubt” he will try to pitch again. Parker has had two Tommy John surgeries, and after two traumatic events such as medial epicondyle avulsion fractures 10 months apart, he probably will need a third Tommy John surgery, according to various medical experts. The question will be, after repeat fractures, whether there is an adequate... Читать дальше...