Новости за 23.11.2015

Planned Parenthood is suing Texas over attempts to block Medicaid dollars, beginning a legal fight between the nation’s largest abortion provider and a Republican-controlled state. Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards said Monday the suit seeks to protect health care access for 13,500 patients statewide. Texas moved to strip Medicaid funding after accusing Planned Parenthood of scheduling abortions in a way that would best procure fetal tissue for medical research. The state levied the... Читать дальше...

SNL's key to a successful family Thanksgiving meal: Adele [Video]Screenshot via SNL Related Links What’s a host to do? A guide to Thanksgiving etiquette in 2015 When it comes to surviving your family’s Thanksgiving meal, we here at the Chronicle shared tons of advice in our 2015 modern etiquette guide for holiday meals, where we gave our advice surrounding dicey issues like gift wines, vegan relatives, inconsiderate party guests, disgusting guest dishes, and of course, the all-important (and sometimes necessary) midday drinking concern. Читать дальше...

Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian attacker who stabbed an Israeli soldier to death Monday at a West Bank gas station, officials said. The assault is the latest in a fresh burst of violence ahead of the arrival of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. The attack on a highway from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which cuts through the West Bank, came shortly after two Palestinian teenage girls stabbed a 70-year-old Palestinian man with scissors outside a central Jerusalem market, apparently mistaking him for an Israeli. Читать дальше...

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MIAMI (AP) — A fraternity at a Florida International University has been suspended following the death of a female student who attended an off-campus party the fraternity hosted. Media outlets report the Phi Gamma Delta held a formal event at the Bahia Mar hotel in Fort Lauderdale earlier this month.

MOSCOW — The Ukrainian government on Monday abruptly banned freight traffic to the Crimean peninsula as tensions with Russia over the disputed territory have reignited into threats of a full-blown trade war. Russia annexed Crimea in March last year, but the peninsula remains dependent on infrastructure and deliveries from Ukraine for supplies of electricity, water and food. On Monday, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko proposed suspending the dispatch of cargo to the peninsula while his government... Читать дальше...

ODC’s beloved production of “The Velveteen Rabbit,” which the company performs from this weekend and well into the holiday season, isn’t at all shabby. [...] in its 29th year, KT Nelson’s enchanting visual and lively dance and theater retelling of Margery Williams’ tale of the transformative power of love is as fresh and sweet as ever. Yes, the outsize Skin Horse, the imposing two-dancer Nana and charming Rabbit characters are designed to awe the kids, but it would be a hardhearted grown-up who... Читать дальше...

PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Rapper Fetty Wap gave fans a run for his money this weekend, tossing wads of cash over a balcony at a New Jersey mall to the delight of screaming onlookers. Videos posted to social media show the Paterson native throwing money Saturday as he walked through the Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus.

At the University of California-Irvine, molecular biologist Anthony James is developing what he calls "sustainable technologies" — rather than killing mosquitoes, instead rendering them unable to infect people. James engineered immune system genes that could spur a mosquito's body to develop antibodies to attack the parasite, so that it couldn't transmit the infection. Enter gene drives, a technique that proponents say one day might be used to wipe out invasive species like kudzu or cane toads... Читать дальше...

The merger is a so-called inversion, in which U.S. companies looking to lower their tax bills combine with a company in a country with a lower tax rate. Sanders says the merger would be a "disaster" for U.S. consumers paying high prescription drug costs.

Actors Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello arrive at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello are married after tying the knot during a star-studded ceremony in Florida on Sunday. The “Modern Family” star and “Magic Mike” hunk exchanged vows in front of 400 family and friends at the luxury The Breakers resort in West Palm Beach. Sofia was walked down the aisle by Manolo... Читать дальше...

Cipriano Perez Velazquez, a 44-year-old Rohnert Park resident, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and domestic violence, among other lesser charges, officials said. Velasquez allegedly walked up to the victim’s car as she pulled into the driveway, but fearing for her life she tried to flee when he opened fire, striking her in the chest as she drove away, witnesses told police. The suspect already four misdemeanor warrants out for his arrest, including one for domestic battery, and a felony warrant vehicle theft. Читать дальше...

Following their film exploring the competing moods inside the head of a preteen girl after a move to San Francisco, their latest movie is about an apatosaurus that has evolved to farming crops. “The Good Dinosaur” has an original concept, disarming emotional heft and features the most impressive visuals in animated cinema to date. The film is limited only by visible seams in the script, with a shifting tone that varies from light comedy to surprising menace, sometimes too abruptly. The comic beats are solid in the first moments... Читать дальше...

Derek Zoolander and Hansel walk the runway at the Valentino Fashion Show during Paris Fashion Week at Espace Ephemere Tuileries on March 10, 2015 in Paris, France. ZOOLANDER 2 will open in theaters in the U.S. on February 12, 2016. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images For Paramount Pictures) Ben Stiller’s “Zoolander 2” sequel is facing calls for a boycott over an androgynous model character played by Benedict Cumberbatch. “Zoolander 2” is a follow-up to the original 2001 movie, with director/actor... Читать дальше...

The singer's new album "Anti" is scheduled to drop on Tidal on Black Friday and then to the public on December 4.

(AP) — A university in Vermont says the costume for its green-caped Spartan mascot has been found unharmed in the football stadium after it was reported missing. University spokesman Jeff Weld said Monday that the school suspects that "Sparty just needed a break" after entertaining more than 6,000 people on homecoming weekend in late September.

(L-R) Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles of One Direction pose in the press room at the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) One Direction nabbed the top prize at the 2015 American Music Awards on Sunday night, when they were named Artist of the Year for the second time in a row. The boy band began the celebrations early by picking up the prize for Favorite Band, Duo Or Group – Pop/Rock... Читать дальше...

(L-R) Drummer Josh Homme and singer Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal perform onstage at Gibson Ranch County Park on October 25, 2015 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes has given an emotional interview about the terrorist attack on the band’s concert in Paris which left 89 gig-goers dead. Jesse sat for an interview with Vice.com along with his bandmate Josh Homme, and the singer was overcome with emotion as he revealed... Читать дальше...

George Lucas attends 2015 Tribeca Film Festival – Tribeca Talks: Directors Series: George Lucas with Stephen Colbert at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) George Lucas has likened his departure from his “Star Wars” film franchise to a breakup, revealing Disney executives made it clear they “weren’t that keen” to involve him in the new sequels. As fans gear up for the December release of director J.J. Abrams’ highly-anticipated “Star Wars: Episode VII ... Читать дальше...

Grand Fare Market shut down over the weekend less than two months after opening on Oakland’s Grand Avenue. “Grand Fare will be closed until further notice” was the message across the top of their website and on a note in the window. The closure can only be described as startling given the scope of the flashy and highly ambitious upscale market project designed by veteran San Francisco restaurateur Doug Washington. The move also seemed to come nearly completely out of the blue. For example, one of... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you're shopping for a TV, get out a tape measure and do some quick calculations before you head to the store. A few streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon and M-Go, offer some 4K content, and a standard for 4K Blu-ray discs is coming together this year. Jim Willcox, senior editor at Consumer Reports, says the ideal viewing width is about 30 to 40 degrees. If you pay for cable or satellite TV, you'll need one for your set-top box, then one more for a streaming device or Blu-ray player. Читать дальше...

According to the United Nations, at least 240 people have been killed since the violence broke out.