Новости за 26.02.2017

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Prior to the 1860s, creating art with watercolor was seen as the realm of women and children, illustrators and amateurs. Artists wanting to prove their mettle used the most prestigious medium of the time: oil paint.

ISTANBUL (AP) — The producers of a new movie about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have hosted a gala screening in Istanbul to celebrate the film and its subject.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill Paxton, a prolific and charismatic actor who had memorable roles in such blockbusters as "Apollo 13" and "Titanic" while also cherishing his work in "One False Move" and other low-budget movies and in the HBO…

DALLAS (AP) — Patrice Bergeron had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 Sunday, improving to 6-1 under interim coach Bruce Cassidy.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joseph Wapner, the retired Los Angeles judge who presided over "The People's Court" with steady force during the heyday of the reality courtroom show, died Sunday at age 97.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Great reviews and buzz propelled comedian Jordan Peele's directorial debut, the micro-budget thriller "Get Out," to a chart-topping opening weekend with $30.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joseph Wapner, who presided over "The People's Court" on TV, has died.

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Palestinians are celebrating a Christian crooner from the West Bank city of Bethlehem who won this year's Arab Idol, the Arab world's premier television song competition.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reaction to the death of film and TV actor Bill Paxton, of "Titanic," ''Aliens," ''The Terminator," ''Apollo 13" and the HBO series "Big Love" fame:

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will the 89th Academy Awards be a parade of political speeches or landslide for "La La Land"? Probably both.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Clyde Stubblefield, the legendary "Funky Drummer" in James Brown's band, is being remembered as one of the pillars of Madison's music scene.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam faces marijuana, oxycodone and reckless driving charges after being arrested in Miami Beach.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says that when President Donald Trump skips the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, expect him to spend that Saturday night in April "focused on what he can to do to help better America."

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — The billionaire industrialist Charles Koch and hair braider Jocelyn DoCouto have at least one thing in common. They are both part of a national movement to deregulate the business of African-style braiding.

NAXOS, Greece (AP) — The island of Naxos hosts some of the most colorful Carnival celebrations in Greece, with some customs dating from antiquity.

Lena Vetter, 94, Bismarck, formerly of Harvey, died Feb. 24, 2017, at the St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. Arrangements are pending with Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey.

SanDee Baltrusch, Harvey died Feb. 25, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are pending with Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey.

Donald Cleveland, 76, Wilton, died Feb. 25, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius, Bismarck. Further arrangements are pending with Bismarck Funeral Home.

Lynne Jacobson, 71, Bismarck, died Feb. 25, 2017 at her home. Further arrangements are pending with Bismarck Funeral Home.

Luella Klein, 71, Linton, died Feb. 23, 2017, at her home. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Linton.

Helen Keller, 89, died Feb. 24, 2017, at Sanford Living Center, Mandan. Services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Mandan United Methodist Church, Mandan. Arrangements are pending with Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan.

Maynard V. Wanner, 83, Dickinson, died Feb. 24, 2017, at St. Benedict Health Center, Dickinson. Further arrangements are pending with Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory, Dickinson.

Michael Iron, 42, McLaughlin, S.D., died Feb. 25, 2017, at Sanford Health Hospital, Bismarck. Funeral arrangements are pending with Oster Funeral Home, Mobridge, S.D.

Merle Bekkerus, 89, Bismarck, died Feb. 25, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius, Bismarck. Further arrangements are pending with Bismarck Funeral Home.

Patricia "Patty" Volk, 59, Bismarck, passed away Feb. 23, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius Health surrounded by her family.