Новости за 12.12.2016

NEW YORK (AP) — Jake Tapper's verbal tug-of-war with Vice President-elect Mike Pence last week illustrated a persistent style the CNN anchor is making his signature, and one that he hopes his colleagues take up, too.

NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John is giving filmmakers a chance to create music videos for his 1970s hits that were released before music videos were popular.

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Bob Dylan couldn't make it to Stockholm to pick up his literature award or attend the Nobel ceremonies, but he'll be here with his band in April for a few gigs.

CREWE, England (AP) — The director of football at English club Crewe Alexandra has been suspended by the Football Association amid an inquiry into sexual abuse by youth coaches in the British game.

WASHINGTON (AP) — So what's next for Michelle Obama after she's done being first lady?

Jasper Owen Kleinjan Sr., 85, Bismarck, passed away on Dec. 6, 2016, at his home. A memorial service with scattering of ashes will be held in the spring.

HARVEY — Irene Strand, 94, Harvey, died Dec. 6, 2016, at St. Aloisius Nursing Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at First Lutheran Church, Harvey. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery, Harvey.

MINOT — Barbara E. Dolan, 83, Minot, formerly of Ray and Williston, died Dec. 10, 2016, at a Minot hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot. Further arrangements are pending with…

CARRINGTON — LaVon J. Larson, 61, Carrington, died Dec. 10, 2016, at her home. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington. Further arrangements are pending with Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.

NAPOLEON — Joseph “Joey” D. Hilzendeger, 54, Napoleon, died Dec. 9, 2016, at his home. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Napoleon.

HARVEY — Esther (Treft) Frey, 93, Harvey, died Dec. 9, 2016, at St. Aloisius Nursing Home. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Faith Lutheran Church, Harvey. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery, Harvey.

Steve Woodcox, 75, Bismarck, died Dec. 10, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck.

WILTON — Ann Shearer, 94, formerly of Wilton, died Dec. 8, 2016, at St. Aloisius Nursing Home, Harvey. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wilton. Further arrangements are pending with Goetz…

Russell Everett, 64, Parshall, 11 a.m., Ralph Wells Jr. Memorial Complex, White Shield. (Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison)

Delores J. Broxmeyer, 85, Bismarck, died Dec. 10, 2016, at St. Vincent’s Continuing Care Center. Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck. Further arrangements are pending with Parkway Funeral Service,…

Edward Boehm, 84, Mandan, died Dec. 10, 2016, at his home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan. Further arrangements are pending with DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan.

DEVILS LAKE — Robert N. “Bob” Sylling, 55, Devils Lake, died unexpectedly on Dec. 7, 2016, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Open Season Lodge, Sheyenne. Burial will…

CAVALIER — Leonard Thompson, 79.

SANTA MONICA, California (AP) — The host of the 22nd Critics Choice Awards chose not to discuss his legal troubles and instead focused on President-elect Donald Trump and the controversies surrounding his election, the Los Angeles Times reports.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith was convicted of manslaughter on Sunday night, ending a week-long trial in which the defendant insisted he only fired because the popular football…

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FARGO — If North Dakota State was hesitant earlier in the Missouri Valley Football Conference season to use the dual-threat capabilities of quarterback Easton Stick, they’ve shelved that philosophy in the Division I FCS playoffs. All options appear to be…