Новости за 10.09.2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding its investigation into possible mishandling and improper shipment by Defense Department laboratories of organisms that cause deadly diseases, including plague and encephalitis, U.S. officials said Thursday. According to the CDC, most of the transfers were between Defense Department facilities. When asked about the encephalitis sample, Cook said: "My understanding is that the way this first came to light was a CDC spot... Читать дальше...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — After practice Wednesday, St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Alec Ogletree was wearing a T-shirt with the initials "DMSU" on the front. All the linebackers have them, as reminders not to be freelancing on the field, but to stick to defensive coordinator Gregg Williams's system. Beyond the potential mind games lingering from Wilson's lamentable last-minute end zone interception against the Patriots, the Seahawks open minus star holdout safety Kam Chancellor. Garry Gilliam is the... Читать дальше...

(AP) — In a story Sept. 9 about a new visitor center at the Flight 93 National Memorial, The Associated Press erroneously reported the number of people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Fourteen years in the making, the center uses photos, video, artifacts and interactive displays to tell the story of Flight 93, the only jetliner among the four commandeered by terrorists that failed to reach its intended target on Sept. 11, 2001. The center's 10 exhibits are laid out chronologically... Читать дальше...

First 'biosimilar' of a biologic drug reaches US, finally Biologics are injected or infused medicines for very serious conditions such as cancer and immune system disorders. Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG last Thursday launched Zarxio, a biosimilar version of Amgen Inc.'s Neupogen, which boosts white blood cell production to prevent infections in certain cancer and other patients. Unlike traditional pills made by mixing chemicals, biologic drugs are made from proteins grown in living cells, nourished... Читать дальше...

A who’s who of Seattle socia- justice leaders, including eight of 13 Community Police Commission members, endorsed reelection of Seattle City Council President Tim Burgess in a letter Thursday, describing Burgess as “a consistent voice for police reform and better policing.” The letter follows by two days a statement by challenger Jon Grant, calling for the immediate firing for “inexcusable behavior” of Seattle Police Officer Cynthia Whitlatch. Grant was given loving treatment in The Stranger. It... Читать дальше...

The doughnut maker reported disappointing second-quarter earnings and revenue and moved to cut its full-year profit guidance. The security software maker reported a surge in fiscal fourth-quarter revenue as its customer base and billings increased. The financial services company is buying insurance company Assurant Inc.'s employee benefits business for $975 million.

Around a year ago, Airbnb updated its logo to something a little different. At the time, commenters noted how unique the logo was, and more importantly, that it kind of sort of looks reminiscent of a part of the female anatomy that you might not want to use for your company logo. Turns out, that

WASHINGTON (AP) — Figures on government spending and debt (last six digits are eliminated). The government's fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. Total public debt subject to limit Sep 918,112,975Statutory debt limit18,113,000Total public debt outstanding Sep 918,151,085Operating balance Sept 976,256Interest fiscal year 2015 thru July209,314Interest same period pvs fiscal year215,822Deficit fiscal year 2015 thru July465,539Deficit same period pvs fiscal year460,485Receipts fiscal year 2015 thru... Читать дальше...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — U.S. actor Danny Glover said Thursday that he is in Nigeria to star in a movie based on people who risked and sacrificed their lives to stop the spread of Ebola in Africa's most populous country. Akintola said the movie is a story of how Nigeria— a country where many institutions have weakened due to endemic corruption and ethnic strife — triumphed over the spread of Ebola, which ravaged her West African neighbors of Guinea, Sierra-Leone and Liberia According to the World Health Organization... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is inviting five Cuban medical workers and Cuba's ambassador in Haiti to tour the U.S. Navy hospital ship Comfort while it is docked in Haiti on Friday. The White House says the invitation is in keeping with U.S. moves to normalize relations with Cuba. National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said Thursday the U.S. and Cuba share a common interest in promoting the health and welfare of the Haitian people. He says the visit to the Comfort will give U.S. and... Читать дальше...

The official opening night premiere is "Demolition," the latest from the Quebecois filmmaker and "Dallas Buyers Club" director Jean-Marc Vallee. Though it won't hit theaters until April, "Demolition" will start the festival off with one of Canada's top directors, in a film starring Jake Gyllenhaal as an unraveling investment banker.

King Felix vs. Derek Holland, 12:40pm Vidal Nuno’s night wasn’t quite perfect – not with that weird control lapse in the 2nd, and not with a couple of HBPs (though one of those was, let’s just say, questionable). But with a game score of 83, he...

[...] in a significant development reached shortly before the hearing, General Wireless, an affiliate of hedge fund Standard General that acquired the RadioShack trademark and more than 1,740 of the electronics retailer's stores after its bankruptcy filing, has agreed to honor all RadioShack gift cards for 50 percent of merchandise purchases. Holders of other cards, including promotional giveaways, and cards given in exchange for merchandise returns or in response to customer service complaints, are lumped in with general unsecured creditors. Читать дальше...

A Longview woman accused of sexually abusing children on camera has been indicted on child pornography charges.

Mayor Ed Murray continues pushing for programs to develop more affordable housing in Seattle, now with a push to expand the affordable housing tax exemption program.

(AP) — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will start promoting Adidas products under a multiyear partnership announced Thursday by the sneaker and sports apparel giant. Adidas said Thursday in a release that the NFL MVP would debut cleats this season and collaborate on the future product development in footwear, clothing and equipment.

Hawaiian, Alaska, Delta top airline on-time rankings Here are the government's rankings of the leading airlines and their on-time performance for July. The federal government counts a flight as on time if it arrives within 14 minutes of schedule. Delta Air Lines, 84.2 percent Envoy Air, 78.6 percent Total for all reporting airlines: 78.1 percent U.S. Department of Transportation American Airlines and US Airways were previously reported separately. Both airlines and Envoy Air are owned by American Airlines Group Inc. Читать дальше...

A motion filed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said the plan would leave Patriot Coal with little to no ability to address environmental problems and to perform required land reclamation following operations at the Sunnyhill Mine Complex. Another motion filed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said the reorganization plan does not provide for how Patriot Coal affiliate Eastern Associated Coal will meet its environmental obligations for the Colver and Delmont mines, which no longer operate. Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Woman who lost gender bias suit against Silicon Valley firm says she is dropping appeal.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airlines are posting better results for on-time performance and fewer cancelations but complaints are still rising. Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines topped the on-time rankings for the 10th straight month — the fifth straight month in that precise order.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week as financial markets awaited the Federal Reserve's crucial decision next week on interest rates. The subdued gains followed a sharp drop the previous week, as global markets continued to whipsaw amid economic disruption in China and uncertainty over the Fed's interest-rate policy. Many observers had hoped for a clear signal from the government's report on U.S. employment in August, issued Friday, the final snapshot of the... Читать дальше...

Thursday marks the official start of the 2015 NFL regular season when the defending Super Bowl-champion New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers from Gillette Stadium (5:30 p.m., KING/5). While the Seattle Seahawks enter the 2015 campaign with a lot of question marks following their narrow defeat to the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX, the wise guys in Las Vegas still view them as one of the league’s safest bets to make a third-straight Super Bowl appearance. The Seahawks are one of three favorites to win Super Bowl 50... Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — You're in downtown Chicago on business, spent all day shivering in an over air-conditioned hotel meeting room, now finally free to roam the city streets and maybe find a decent happy hour spot. The walk features bike and kayak rentals, al fresco outposts of popular city restaurants, and new since this summer, free music at The Hideout, a prettified version of its original incarnation, a divey old-time bar and beloved music venue/hipster hangout 4 miles northwest of downtown. The new Hideout by the river has a more upscale... Читать дальше...

PARIS (AP) — French accident investigators say a Senegalair jet that crashed into the Atlantic, killing all seven people on board, had a midair collision with a Boeing 737 before the accident. France's BEA aviation agency said Thursday the Senegalair aircraft, a Hawker-Siddeley HS 125, collided Sunday with a Boeing 737-800 operated by CEIBA Intercontinental Airlines.