Новости за 26.04.2017

Leonard Joseph Shepherd of Morrisdale died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Donna of Morrisdale; children, Robert Shepherd of Youngstown, Ohio, Denise (Brett) Bernstein of Niceville, Fla., and Christine (Scott) McCann of Warren, Ohio; step-sons, Kevin (Lori Shaw) Croyle and Nick (Glenna) Croyle; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. […]

The remains of a mastodon discovered during a routine excavation in California shows there was human activity in North America 130,000 years ago — or about 115,000 years earlier than previously thought. Paleontologists with the San Diego Natural History Museum discovered the remains of the ancient mammal more than 20 years ago. But it wasn’t […]

This newly discovered exoplanet may be Earth’s twin in terms of mass and the distance from its host star, but you wouldn’t want to visit. Researchers say it’s an “iceball.” In “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and the rest of the rebels toughed it out on Hoth, an icy world, […]

House Republicans are floating an amendment to their health care bill that would weaken Obamacare’s protections for those with pre-existing conditions — for everyone but themselves. The new amendment, unveiled Tuesday, would allow states to apply for waivers from several key Obamacare insurance reforms aimed at giving those with pre-existing conditions access to affordable, comprehensive […]

The conservative House Freedom Caucus said Wednesday it is supporting a plan aimed at bridging the internal Republican Party divide between moderates and conservatives on health care reform. The proposal would give states the chance to apply for waivers that could gut several core Obamacare insurance reforms that protect consumers with pre-existing conditions, including requiring […]

Despite a positive public front, congressional Republicans are quietly voicing frustration that President Donald Trump’s big tax announcement Wednesday contains all cuts and no real reform, lacking the crucial components of a way to pay for the plan as well as sufficient congressional involvement. Administration officials say the White House wanted to take the lead […]

Senators preparing to attend an unusual all-hands meeting on North Korea at the White House Wednesday said they are eager to hear President Donald Trump’s views on the increasingly tense standoff with Pyongyang. The only problem: Trump isn’t officially leading the session, which will bring nearly all 100 senators to an auditorium on the White […]

President Donald Trump’s foreign policy priorities remain uncertain nearly 100 days into his administration. Early indications, however, point to human trafficking as one area of focus. During a February meeting on domestic and international human trafficking, Trump said he would bring the “full force and weight” of the US government to solve “the human trafficking […]

Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) have announced over $195 million in highway and bridge improvements that will come to fruition across the north central region during the 2017 construction season. “It’s exciting to note the many improvements Pennsylvanians will see this year across this rural, nine-county region,” said Wolf. “Travel, […]

The remains of a mastodon discovered during a routine excavation in California shows there was human activity in North America 130,000 years ago — or about 115,000 years earlier than previously thought. Paleontologists with the San Diego Natural History Museum discovered the remains of the ancient mammal more than 20 years ago. But it wasn’t […]

Media freedom has never been so under threat, with even “model” democracies losing their way in a “new era of post-truth,” Reporters Without Borders says. “In sickening statements, draconian laws, conflicts of interest, and even the use of physical violence, democratic governments are trampling on a freedom that should, in principle, be one of their […]

It is often hailed as the beacon of a civilized society — but is democracy in danger of failing the very people it is supposed to protect? Across the world, experts say democratic states are facing their biggest test in years as they attempt to cope with a loss of trust in public institutions and […]

He’s already been gifted three acres of land and a Companion Order of Fiji — but now Ben Ryan, hailed as a national hero after guiding the Fiji sevens team to the country’s first Olympic medal, has been commemorated on limited-edition currency. The Reserve Bank of Fiji has issued a new coin and banknote to […]

When Americans get fed up with their political system, they elect Donald Trump. When the French get fed up with their political establishment, they do something even more revolutionary — they throw the political parties out. Americans aren’t exactly happy with their political parties right now. Elizabeth Warren is very much a Democrat, although in […]

A new study says saturated fats don’t clog arteries. So go ahead and fry up that bacon guilt-free while you catch up on the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. […]

France has said that it has proof that the Syrian government was behind a chemical weapons attack in Syria earlier this month that killed 89 people. The French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said that samples taken from the attack on the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun matched those from a previous incident. “We have definite […]

Credit Suisse plans to raise $4 billion to help rebuild its finances after two years of layoffs and losses. The Swiss bank will raise the fresh capital by issuing 380 million new shares. They will be priced at a roughly 30% discount. The announcement came as the bank reported quarterly earnings that were stronger than […]

Pro tip for countries looking to keep their tourism numbers up: Don’t annoy China. That’s the lesson South Korea is learning the hard way. The country suffered a 40% plunge in Chinese visitors last month, according to the Korea Tourism Organization. Chinese tour groups have been canceling trips because of anger over the deployment of […]

For the first two months of Donald Trump’s presidency, which was ushered in with his “America First” inaugural speech promising to pull back from the world, he did not speak directly to the Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. It’s notable not only because a new Republican president spent so long not talking […]

Citigroup is making a comeback in Saudi Arabia, this time with a woman in charge. After an absence of more than 12 years, Citigroup has been awarded a license by the Saudi authorities to provide a full range of investment banking services in the kingdom, the bank said in a statement. Carmen Haddad, Citi’s senior […]

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon completed a sweep of back-to-back Mountain League games against the Clearfield Area High School softball team with a 14-1 Mercy Rule victory in 4½ innings Tuesday. A pair of six-run outbursts gave hurler Catherine Miller the easy win as the Lady Bearcats, who had nipped the Lady Bison 7-6 at Clearfield Monday, […]

BROCKWAY – The Curwensville Lady Tide came up just one run short in a road loss to Brockway on Tuesday, losing to the Lady Rovers by a score of 6-5. Curwensville tied the score at five each in the top half of the seventh inning on a two out double by senior right fielder […]

CURWENSVILLE — After having the best outing of the 2017 season the day before, Tom Harzinski was ready to see a follow-up performance from his Golden Tide squad on the diamond.  Their season-high effort in runs and hits against Kane Monday gave Curwensville massive momentum to start the week. There was no time to waste, […]

Nearly two years ago, Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg received a new role — one no one would sign up for: widow. Now she’s trying to help people who have experienced a loss around the grieving with her new book “Option B.” “Going through this … it’s the unimaginable. Those early days … months, weeks, I […]

An Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ship acted “unprofessional but also provocative” while approaching the USS Mahan, an American destroyer in the Persian Gulf on Monday, according to a US official. The official said the Iranian vessel had its weapons manned and came within approximately 1,000 yards of the US destroyer. The Mahan attempted bridge-to-bridge […]