Новости за 14.07.2017

House Republicans are considering combining a North Korean sanctions bill with the Senate’s Russia sanctions legislation, an idea that drew sharp criticism from Democrats. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Friday he believed the North Korean sanctions bill, which passed nearly unanimously in the House in May, should be added to the Russia sanctions measure […]

Two tourists were killed and four others were injured Friday in a knife attack in Egypt’s Red Sea resort town of Hurghada, Egyptian state-run news agency Al-Ahram reported. Al-Ahram initially reported that the two slain tourists were Ukrainian. However, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry official Vasyl Kyrylych told CNN that this is not the case, citing what […]

Breaking from many of his ideological peers, conservative commentator Charles Krauthammer believes the bombshell surrounding President Trump’s son this week is a watershed moment. In a column published Thursday night, Krauthammer said that the “Russian scandal has entered a new phase, and there’s no going back.” Krauthammer, a Fox News contributor, wrote that he has […]

As turmoil brews back at the White House, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump jetted out of Washington Wednesday, escaping the heat — literally and figuratively — to attend the annual Sun Valley, Idaho, summit of media, tech and finance moguls, put on by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The conference, an invite-only affair held for one […]

Tyler Perry is adding to his house. Viacom announced on Friday it has signed a multi-year content partnership deal with the actor/writer/director/producer. The agreement includes television, film and short-form video created by Perry, who rose from a struggling playwright to a media mogul with a record of producing hit projects by and about African-Americans. Perry, […]

Our weekly roundup of the news, notes and chatter about the prospects for the next Democratic presidential race: Desperate to regain a technological advantage before 2020, a group of Democrats is launching a startup incubator that will fund companies working to expand the party’s voter contact, targeting and protection capabilities and develop alternatives to traditional […]

Missouri Republican state Rep. Paul Curtman is considering a bid for Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill’s seat in one of the more high-profile races expected in next year’s midterm elections. Curtman, who has served in the Missouri legislature since 2010, said Thursday that he was launching an exploratory committee, a move that allows him to begin […]

Only a select few riders competing in the Tour de France get to wear the much-coveted yellow jersey. The others — depending on their skill set — will look to claim the green jersey, worn by the leader of the points classification, or the white jersey, worn by the the best-placed Under-25 rider and perhaps […]

The Tour de France is one of sport’s most physically demanding races. The 104th edition of La Grande Boucle — or “The Big Loop” — as the Tour de France is otherwise known, has the riders tackle five different mountain ranges: the Vosges, the Jura, the Pyrénées, the Massif central and the Alps. This year’s […]

The American manufacturer of cladding panels installed at London’s destroyed Grenfell Tower has been accused of defrauding investors in a new lawsuit. The proposed class action filed Thursday by Arconic shareholder Michael Brave alleges that the company failed to properly disclose the sale of “highly flammable” building materials that were used to refurbish the doomed […]

Two amputation kits used during the American Revolution sold at auction this week for more than $104,000. The items were once owned by Continental Army surgeon and Harvard Medical School founder Dr. John Warren. The auction house did not identify the buyer. “For us, having sold auction items for over 40 years, it’s really rare […]

A US Army soldier accused of supporting ISIS kissed and posed next to the terror group’s flag, photos released by the US attorney’s office in Honolulu show. Ikaika Erik Kang, 34, was arrested Saturday and charged with “providing material support” to ISIS, the FBI said. The photos were presented as evidence during a bail hearing […]

A Harvard University committee of students, faculty and staff has recommended phasing out fraternities, sororities and the exclusive groups known as “final clubs,” calling them relics of a bygone era that “profoundly violate” efforts to create a welcoming, inclusive campus. The proposed policy would extend to all “unrecognized single-gender social organizations” that require some form […]

When have we seen this before? Mitch McConnell made a significant concession to conservative Sen. Ted Cruz, and now, the Senate majority leader is scrambling to pick up any votes he can from the moderate wing of his conference. If he can’t do this, the bill is as good as dead. For those who forgot, […]

Big Boi is back and booming with new music and a message to politicians, particularly Democrats, in America: You cannot continue to ignore the will of the people. “I’m on the stump like the black Trump, but the people love me. You know what I’m saying?” the Atlanta rapper joked in an interview with CNN’s […]

You’re in luck. Today is Pandemonium Day, giving you the perfect excuse to leave the dishes undone and the house a mess. Here’s what else 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. Sign […]

If you’re watching your weight and carefully monitoring your calories, a fast food restaurant may not seem like the ideal place to grab a bite. You may be intimidated by jumbo-size meals and drinks — not to mention other unhealthy attributes of fast food. The good news is, you can find slimmed-down options at most […]

Wimbledon prize money will be worth much less to American players this year because of Brexit. Venus Williams will play in the ladies’ final on Saturday, while Sam Querrey needs to win on Friday to reach the men’s final on Sunday. If either go on to win the singles tournament this weekend, they’ll take home […]

A former Airbnb host who canceled a guest’s reservation citing her race, will have to do more than pay a $5,000 fine. The host, who has been banned by Airbnb after the February incident, agreed to take a college-level Asian American studies course, volunteer at a civil rights organization and participate in a community education […]

Four pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong have been disqualified from their posts for failing to take their oaths properly, a court ruled Friday. The four legislators in question — Nathan Law, Lau Siu Lai, Edward Yiu and Leung Kwok-hung, known among locals as “Long Hair” — were elected to the Hong Kong Legislative Council, known […]

The fugitive police pilot who allegedly stole a helicopter and used it to attack Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appeared at an opposition rally in the capital, Caracas, attendees tell CNN. Oscar Perez, an officer in the country’s investigative police force, addressed the gathering, urging the opposition to continue protesting. “It’s time for this narco-government to […]

On Thursday, if a foreign reporter in a metropolitan Chinese city or a busy small town held up a microphone to ask a pedestrian about the death of Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese dissident who won the Nobel Peace Prize while imprisoned, I would not be shocked if the response was: “Who? I have never heard […]

Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush spoke together Thursday afternoon at a public event at the Bush Center on the qualities of leadership. Event moderator, billionaire David Rubenstein, asked the two at the scholastic leadership event in Dallas about what they viewed as the most important quality for someone who wants to be […]

Tyler Lancaster became the 13th player in State College Spikes history to hit a grand slam, and his blast was the key to a five-run third inning that enabled the Spikes to take a 7-6 victory from the Tri-City ValleyCats on Thursday night at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium.

A scramble by White House aides to respond to the brewing controversy over Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with a Russian lawyer may have exposed those aides to special counsel scrutiny. They can now be called on by investigators led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller to explain what they may have learned about the meeting that […]