Новости за 04.06.2016

Muhammad Ali, known as “The Louisville Lip” as he began his ascension to boxing greatness, will be celebrated in his Kentucky hometown with ceremonies on Thursday and Friday, a family spokesman said. A public memorial is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. ET at the Yum Center, a basketball arena in the city where Ali […]

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday vowed to continue his fight for the Democratic nomination beyond the primary season, telling reporters at a news conference in Los Angeles that he plans to go after Hillary Clinton’s superdelegates. Clinton currently has 2,313 total delegates — 1,769 of which are pledged and 544 of which are superdelegates […]

Muhammad Ali may have first made his mark on the world as a boxer, but he’ll also be remembered for his outspoken political positions. The three-time heavyweight, who died Friday after a lengthy fight with Parkinson’s disease, rose to international prominence during the height of the civil rights movement and Vietnam War and often criticized […]

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday vowed to continue his fight for the Democratic nomination beyond the primary season, telling reporters at a news conference in Los Angeles that he plans to go after Hillary Clinton’s superdelegates. Clinton currently has 2,313 total delegates — 1,769 of which are pledged and 544 are superdelegates — and […]

Enough already, 2016. Half way through the year, there’s a theme: the death of larger-than-life stars. David Bowie, Prince, and now Muhammad Ali. How could these giants among us no longer be among us? We go to social media to mourn. We shake a collective fist at the unfairness of it all. Comedic actor Chris […]

All 137 tigers once housed at Thailand’s controversial “Tiger Temple” have been removed, authorities told CNN. About 100 tigers were removed from the grounds earlier this week, and the remaining animals were taken off the site Saturday. The “tigers looked fairly healthy,” said Adisorn Noochdumrong, deputy director general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife […]

Iraqi security forces rapidly closed in on key ISIS-held territories in Iraq and Syria on Saturday with advances to regain control of militant controlled towns, military officials say. Iraqi security forces, with the support of other militia, stormed the first neighborhood in southern Falluja on Saturday after recapturing the district of al Nuaimiya — 5 […]

From global leaders and pop stars to top athletes, the world paused to remember boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who dazzled with his lightning-fast jabs, his equally quick wit and unwavering principles. The famed boxer and icon died Friday at the age of 74, after spending 32 years fighting Parkinson’s disease. His name trended all over […]

A Spaniard was crowned champion at the French Open — but it wasn’t Rafael Nadal. Garbine Muguruza upset Serena Williams 7-5 6-4 on Saturday to win the first grand slam of her career while also depriving the American of a record-tying 22nd. While Nadal is considered the greatest clay-court player of all time — he […]

The year is 1962. I am but a boy and do not yet know who this Cassius Clay is. The movie “Requiem for a Heavyweight” begins and the fictional character “Mountain” Rivera is being pummeled by an unseen foe with piston-like fists. Clang, clang, clang, the fight ends. Through a haze, a beaten Mountain can […]

Hillary Clinton upped the ante Friday night in what has become a sustained back-and-forth with Donald Trump, suggesting that the presumptive Republican nominee wants to be a dictator. “We are trying to elect a president,” Clinton said during a long riff on Trump, “not a dictator.” Clinton made the comment at an event here after […]

Muhammad Ali’s death has the world remembering “The Greatest” not only for his athleticism in the ring but for his cultural impact and outspokenness on political issues, including civil rights and the Vietnam War. Ali, 74, died Friday after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said in […]

Muhammad Ali’s death has the world remembering “The Greatest” not only for his athleticism in the ring but for his cultural impact and outspokenness on political issues, including civil rights and the Vietnam War. Ali, 74, died Friday after a lengthy battle against Parkinson’s disease. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said in […]

Donald Trump’s wild comments since storming the race for the White House have boosted business for his hotels and the restaurants located in them, his lawyers contend in a new court filing in his fight with Washington celebrity chef Jose Andres. Trump is suing Andres for $10 million after Andres and Chef Geoffrey Zakarian announced […]

Legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74. Professional athletes, celebrities and even everyday people are mourning his loss. Was Ali an inspiration for you? Did you ever have a chance to meet him? Share your photos and tributes using the hashtag #CNNRemembers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

The Ali Mall still stands on a corner in Quezon City, Metro Manila, 40 years after it opened next door to the Araneta Coliseum. It’s a monument to one of sport’s greatest athletes, and the two weeks in 1975 when “The Greatest” won over an entire country with victory over his long-time foe Joe Frazier […]

Parisians let out a cautious sigh of relief Saturday as they watched water levels in the Seine River finally begin to drop following days of miserable flooding. But the rest of the country was not so lucky, with three new deaths reported. The Seine, which runs through the city, burst it banks after days of […]

There are 7 billion people in the world. And a full 22% of them — 1.6 billion — are about to begin a fast that’ll last from sunup to sundown. Every day. For an entire month. Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, begins after the sun sets Sunday. But what if you’re not […]

From global leaders and pop stars to top athletes, the world paused to remember the legend, Muhammad Ali who dazzled with his lightning fast jabs, his equally quick wit and unwavering principles. The famed boxer and icon died at the age of 74, after spending 32 years fighting Parkinson’s disease. His name trended all over […]

PENFIELD – Staff members at the Parker Dam State Park have listed the park events scheduled for June 10-12. Friday, June 10  A Murder of Crows 8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater  They don’t always have the best of reputations, but crows are among the most intelligent animals in the world. They’ve shown ability to use […]

CLEARFIELD – Aaron White attended the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center (CCCTC) for two years and graduated in 2014. He was a student in the Carpentry and Building Construction program. During his time at CCCTC, he said the experience he gained gave him a strong foundation for life after graduation. With the skills he […]

Millions of adults and children across the U.S. identify as cancer survivors. Beating cancer can transform someone’s life and lead to a new sense of gratitude — but it can also usher in a range of physical and emotional challenges. The following questions and answers were adapted from a webchatthat took place on May 19 […]

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Area United Way offers help with prescription medications. When you get a free FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card, you can present it to an area pharmacist. They will automatically apply the discount to the cost of your medicine. Your savings can be an average of 30 percent off of name brands and 75 […]

Parisians let out a very cautious sigh of relief Saturday as they watched water levels in the Seine River begin to slowly drop 6.1 meters in feet, allowing the French capital to think about the massive mop-up of homes, businesses and public walkways ahead. Thousands of people had been evacuated in the greater Parisian region, […]

Muhammad Ali was quick with his fists but he also knew the power of words to unsettle his rivals. Perhaps his most famous quote was made when he was a precocious 22-year old about to take on world heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can’t hit what […]