Новости за 02.08.2017

Authorities in Massachusetts said they are investigating whether a police officer was exposed to carbon monoxide gas while driving a Ford SUV police vehicle, possibly causing him to lose consciousness and rear-end another car. The incident in Auburn, Massachusetts comes just days after the Austin, Texas police department removed more than 400 Ford Interceptor SUVs, […]

Authorities in Massachusetts said they are investigating whether a police officer was exposed to carbon monoxide gas while driving a Ford SUV police vehicle, possibly causing him to lose consciousness and rear-end another car. The incident in Auburn, Massachusetts comes just days after the Austin, Texas police department removed more than 400 Ford Interceptor SUVs, […]

A natural gas explosion at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis on Wednesday collapsed part of the building, killing one person and hospitalizing nine others, officials said. One person is still missing, and fire crews are assessing the safety of the rubble pile before they attempt any sort of rescue, Minneapolis Fire chief John Fruetel said. Police […]

Irene Rosenfeld, CEO of Oreo and Cadbury maker Mondelez, will step down as head of the snack food giant in November. She is currently just one of 32 women to head up a Fortune 500 firm. And when she does step down, the ranks of female chiefs will diminish. Rosenfeld is being succeeded by Dirk […]

Baltimore police body camera videos show “multiple officers working together to manufacture evidence,” according to the Baltimore City Office of the Public Defender, the second such instance of alleged misconduct caught on tape in recent weeks. The videos show an officer finding drugs that another officer had allegedly placed there moments before, said Debbie Katz […]

Italy will deploy two military ships to Libya in an effort to deter illegal migration and human smuggling into Europe, the Italian government announced Wednesday. The move is Italy’s latest effort to counter the country’s migration surge. According to the International Organization for Migration, 94,802 migrants have reached Italian shores so far this year, while […]

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed the Russia sanctions bill that the Republican-led Congress had approved overwhelmingly. But he made sure everyone knew he wasn’t happy about it — and in so doing revealed, again, that he has either little understanding of or little care for the separation of powers built into the US government. […]

James Comey isn’t done talking yet. The former FBI director who was fired by President Trump has inked a deal to write a book that will feature “yet-unheard anecdotes” about his career, publisher Flatiron Books announced Wednesday. The book, which does not yet have a title, is set to come out next spring. Flatiron says […]

Turnout figures for an election to a controversial new legislative body in Venezuela were manipulated, the company that provided the voting technology has claimed. Antonio Mugica, chief executive of Smartmatic, said there was a discrepancy of at least a million votes between the officially declared tally in Sunday’s election to the Constituent Assembly and the […]

The US Air Force tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday just days after North Korea conducted its own ICBM test, the Air Force Global Strike Command said in a news release. According to the release, the test — of an unarmed Minuteman III equipped with a single test entry — is not meant to […]

President Donald Trump signed into law Wednesday morning legislation that levies new sanctions against Russia and restricts Trump’s own ability to ease sanctions in place against Moscow, a White House official said. The bill is one of the first major pieces of legislation that was sent to Trump’s desk, and it represents a rebuke of […]

Neymar has told Barcelona that he wants to leave, the club confirmed Wednesday. The 25-year-old informed his teammates at the start of a training session, which coach Ernesto Valverde gave the Brazilian permission to miss in order to resolve his future. The announcement comes amid mounting speculation Neymar is set to join Paris Saint-Germain in […]

Like many drivers of ride-hailing services, Herb Coakley knew working for both Uber and Lyft could maximize his earnings. Roughly two thirds of drivers work for at least two services, according to a survey of more than 1,000 drivers from a popular industry blog, The Rideshare Guy. But Coakley realized toggling between two phones and […]

The Syrian government executed well-known internet activist Bassel Khartabil in 2015, Khartabil’s wife and Amnesty International said on Tuesday. Khartabil’s fate had been unknown to relatives and fellow activists for nearly two years. According to a Facebook post on Tuesday from his wife, Noura Ghazi Safadi, he was taken to Syria’s Adra prison — one […]

How about a beach vacation in Saudi Arabia? The oil-rich country is planning an ambitious overhaul of its tourism industry that includes constructing resorts on about 100 miles of sandy coastline. The Red Sea Project will be completed by 2022, according to a statement from the country’s sovereign wealth fund. The sprawling project will cover […]

I’m 64 and would like to retire. Problem is, if I invest in stocks I risk losing money to a huge correction, and if I invest in safe fixed-income investments I earn only 1% to 2%. Either way, retirement seems elusive, if not impossible. What’s someone in my situation to do?–Jim I hear you. Even […]

Vera R. Forcey, 92, of Woodland died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at her home. She was born Sept. 14, 1924 in Palestine, the daughter of the late Hillman and Gussie (Crowell) Hubler. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love for babysitting was one of her favorite activities. […]

CLEARFIELD – PA Waste LLC has submitted a new permit application again proposing the construction of the Camp Hope Run landfill, announced Clearfield County Commissioner Tony Scotto, chairman, on Tuesday. More specifically, it has proposed a landfill and supporting features to be located on an approximate 845-acre facility boundary. It would contain an approximate 217-acre […]

CLEARFIELD – During supervisor reports at yesterday’s Lawrence Township meeting, Chairman Randy Powell made a motion regarding the proposed consolidation between the township and Clearfield Borough.  “I’m saying no to consolidation,” he said, and then made a motion to that effect, which was seconded by Supervisor Dan Mitchell. Supervisor Bill Lawhead voted no, and the […]

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc., its Centers for Active Living and co-sponsors, Colonial Courtyard of Clearfield and Guardian Elder Care, are preparing for the annual Summer Celebration.  This year’s event for Clearfield county residents 50 and older will have a new venue and take on a different format. The event […]

CLEARFIELD – The 157th Clearfield County Fair will run through Saturday, Aug. 5. Below is the full schedule of events for Wednesday, Aug. 2. Gates and buildings are open from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. 9 a.m., Beef Cattle Judging 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., First Bite Fishing Tank, Expo II Plaza 12 p.m., Harness […]

CLEARFIELD – A special meeting of the Clearfield County Prison Board was held yesterday, and the board members proceeded to enter into an executive session for personnel. After an hour, a motion was made to turn the issue over to the board of County Commissioners to resolve, with board member, President Judge Fredric Ammerman voting […]

Neymar has told his Barcelona teammates at training that he wants to leave, a club source told CNN. Barcelona confirmed that coach Ernesto Valverde gave Neymar permission to miss training Tuesday, fueling speculation the Brazilian is set to join PSG in a world-record $256M deal. “Neymar confirmed to his teammates at practice today that he […]

Have you ever dreamed of living like a queen? The life of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II may be more accessible than you think. You can buy gloves like those that grace the Royal wave, dine on sausages that she particularly favors or dream of being a monarch as you sleep in luxury bed linen, just […]