Новости за 23.03.2017

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers pressed again Thursday to raise taxes on the wealthiest Montanans to boost revenue and ease proposed cuts to fix a state budget shortfall, even though Republicans have twice tabled similar proposals this session.

WESTON, Wis. (AP) — A law enforcement officer who was among four people who were killed in a series of attacks in northern Wisconsin was identified Thursday as a detective and 15-year veteran of the police force.

After a deadly terrorist attack outside of the U.K. Parliament on Wednesday, landmarks across the world showed their solidarity to the victims.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Republican lawmaker who leads a legislative oversight committee says he's launching an investigation into how Iowa handles child protective services following the October death of a 16-year-old girl.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John "Sib" Hashian, former drummer for the arena rock band Boston, died on board a cruise ship Wednesday. He was 67.

DALLAS (AP) — After months of teasing, Alaska Airlines has bad news for loyal customers of Virgin America — their airline's name is being dumped.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A judge in Argentina has ordered former President Cristina Fernandez to face trial in a case where she is accused of defrauding the state as part of her government's handling of the dollar futures market.

NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Dylan opened about his music and songwriting and discussed his relationships with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and others in a rare and lengthy interview posted to his website Wednesday.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican reporter was gunned down in the northern state of Chihuahua on Thursday, becoming the third journalist to be killed this month in one of the most dangerous countries for media workers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter for possible campaign violations.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate moved Thursday to undo Obama-era regulations that would have forced internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon to ask customers' permission before they could use or sell much of their personal information.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sentencing for the man who fatally shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has been delayed.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's pick to be U.S. ambassador to Israel has cleared a procedural hurdle in the Republican-led Senate.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior U.S. officials say the State Department will recommend approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, clearing the way for the White House to formally approve it.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the upcoming health care vote in the House (all times local):

A friend once explained the sports writing business this way: "We pretend to work, and they pretend to pay us."

Kunin, a sophomore who led the Badgers in goal-scoring in both of his collegiate seasons, signed a standard three-year, entry-level deal with the Wild that will start next season.

"CHiPs" was a wholesome TV show in the 1970s and '80s about two California Highway Patrol officers. They were a couple of good-natured guys who embodied California cool with their motorcycles and mirrored sunglasses, solving problems, catching criminals and brightening…

NEW YORK (AP) — Some 17,000 AT&T workers in California and Nevada are returning to their jobs after a one-day walkout. They had been protesting changes in job duties for some employees.

NEW YORK (AP) — The trial between bankrupt brokerage MF Global, run by former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, and its former accounting firm, PwC, came to an unceremonious end on Thursday, with both parties saying they have reached a…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says international candy maker Haribo will build its first North American plant employing 400 people in southeast Wisconsin.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A lawyer says the city of Memphis is putting together a working group to help figure out the future of the dilapidated house where soul singer Aretha Franklin was born.

NEW YORK (AP) — Erica Dao used to shop at malls once a month, looking in stores and seeing what the mannequins displayed. Now, she mainly looks for inspiration on social media.

A La Crosse man who twice in three years participated in a premeditated home invasion will serve seven years in prison.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, attorney Jay Clayton, sought to assure lawmakers that he'll show no favoritism and act only in the public interest, as his Wall Street connections were scrutinized…