Новости за 23.01.2016

Krakauer, author of "Into the Wild," contends the records must be released in order for the public to understand what the college is doing to protect students from sexual assault. State attorneys for the Montana Commissioner of Higher Education, Clayton Christian, argue that releasing educational records pertaining to Jordan Johnson without consent could threaten Montana's federal education funding. "The United States government, including the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Department of Education, have... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The building looks like a modern art painting come to life, all angles and edges, with concrete walls that can look bluish or grayish or whitish, or some combination of the three. The shed, built on the Manhattan waterfront at the edge of the Tribeca district at a cost of $20 million, pleased architecture critics. Getting the structures built was somewhat of a test, with celebrity neighborhood residents like actors James Gandolfini and John Slattery protesting and filing a lawsuit... Читать дальше...

Bucknell (10-9, 7-1) has won seven of its first eight Patriot League games and moved its overall record above the .500 mark for the first time since December 2nd. A Frazier layup with 5:06 left gave the Bison their first lead of the half and a Nana Foulland jumper two minutes later gave them a 63-61 advantage, which they held the rest of the way.

—An internal Air Force review of the Malmstrom inspection, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, revealed that the inspection failed because security forces did not respond adequately to a simulated hostile takeover of a silo housing a nuclear missile. —In January 2014 dozens of missile launch officers were implicated in a cheating scandal at Malmstrom and were stripped of their certification in what the Air Force called the largest such breach of integrity in the nuclear force. —In late January... Читать дальше...

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says his supporters are so loyal they would stick with him even if he shot somebody. The comment came as Trump contrasted himself with rivals such as Ted Cruz, his most serious challenger in the state, with just nine days to go before the Iowa caucuses open voting in the 2016 campaign. Another GOP candidate, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, started a dash to the caucuses at Iowa State University in Ames, where stressed that he represents... Читать дальше...

The Telegram & Gazette reports that Vice President Maria McDonnell says plans are in the early stages but the organization would like to have 20 indoor/outdoor dog kennels separated by concrete walls, a preparation area, a grooming area and a lobby with restrooms. The groups designing the shelter hope to include a fire alarm and protection system and a schedule for volunteers that would include mandatory nighttime checks on the animals.

(AP) — Vermont state police say a drunken driver drove across a town common and struck a gazebo that was featured in the 1988 Chevy Chase movie "Funny Farm." Authorities say David Page's blood-alcohol content was .181 percent — more than twice the legal limit for intoxication.

NEW YORK (AP) — All Broadway shows — both matinees and evening performances — were canceled Saturday after New York state officials declared a weather emergency. A ban on travel in New York and the suspension of public transportation forced Broadway producers and theater owners to pull the plug only about an hour before 2 p.m. matinees were due to start.

Police spokesman Steve Berry says officers located the room and detained Shaver and a woman outside. According to Berry, Shaver did not comply with officers and reached toward his lower back several times.

Bowing to a wintry mix of heavy snow, ice and wicked winds across much of the country, airlines are canceling thousands of flights through the weekend. With airlines now giving more notice on cancellations, many travelers won't even venture to the airport. If the phone lines are jammed, try the airline's overseas numbers. [...] consider sending a tweet to the airline.

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports (http://bit.ly/1lEZjLa ) that three families of elementary school students filed a lawsuit in Nashville claiming that students with disabilities have been placed in more segregated school settings than necessary. The lawsuit, which also names the Tennessee Department of Education, alleges "long failures by (Knox County Schools) to adhere to principles of 'least restrictive environment' for children with pervasive disabilities."

(AP) — Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy is encouraging residents in the southern part of the state to stay off the roads as a snowstorm moves across the region. Malloy says weather conditions vary greatly from area to area, and he's urging drivers in the hardest-hit areas to avoid unnecessary travel.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1Puy6CE) that through his attorney, Jacob Daniel Schell entered not guilty pleas on Friday in Shawnee County court to charges, including aggravated battery of the child and criminal use of explosives. Rather than scheduling a jury trial Friday, attorneys asked the judge to schedule a status conference because they're negotiating a non-trial resolution.

(AP) — The city manager of Pacifica has declared a local emergency after strong waves caused by El Nino storms ate away part of a sea wall in the coastal community, damaging the municipal pier and threatening several homes. The San Jose Mercury News reports (http://bayareane.ws/1SbxSW7 ) City Manager Lori Tinfow announced Friday Pacifica will need state and federal assistance to "respond to the growing list of failing public infrastructure."

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A massive winter storm that dumped snow on the eastern United States also raising flood waters in communities up and down the Atlantic Coast, closing roads and prompting evacuations, authorities said Saturday. In New Jersey, a string of resort towns in Cape May County were temporarily isolated by flood waters when the tide came in. "When the water just started rushing down, it was as impressive as some of the videos you saw of Japan during the tsunamis," said Jason Pellegrini... Читать дальше...

The dancers’ polished techniques and the intense visual allure of Ethan Wang’s production with its eye-catching film projections (by Chang Hao-jan) keep you watching, despite a few inert moments. Lin founded Cloud Gate Theatre in 1973 and he has instilled a movement style that incorporates elements of ballet (though bare feet prevail), modern dance, tai chi and martial arts, and they all co-exist quite happily. Yet, I was struck by how adeptly the choreographer has tapped into the great American... Читать дальше...

Airlines canceled nearly 6,300 flights in the U.S. and beyond this weekend as blizzard conditions, cold and ice hit much of the U.S., with East Coast cities feeling the most impact. The bulk of Saturday's 4,418 cancelations are at airports in the New York City and Washington metro areas, according to flight tracking service FlightAware. By Sunday afternoon, however, the airlines hope to be back to a full schedule to handle the typical influx of business travelers at the start of the week.

The hashtag, which activist April Reign is credited with creating, lent social-media unity to a tide of frustration that on Friday led to diversity reforms announced by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The actions announced Friday by academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs following a unanimous vote by the academy's 51-member Board of Governors were by some measure an uncommonly quick reaction to the crisis that had enveloped the Academy Awards since nominations were announced eight days earlier. Читать дальше...

DETROIT (AP) — The head of a Flint hospital that found Legionnaires' disease bacteria in its water system more than a year ago said he and experts suspected the Flint River was a likely source of the contaminant. The outbreak occurred while Flint residents were repeatedly complaining about dirty tap water coming from the river — a crisis that ultimately caused exposure to lead and other health problems. "The change in (Flint) water quality was a likely factor in causing the increase in Legionnaires' disease," said Janet Stout... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Higher education officials are exploring a statewide registration system that would allow students to compare class offerings at seven public colleges. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports (http://on.rgj.com/1JsJ7rS) that University of Nevada, Reno student body president Caden Fabbi says a system like this may help students graduate in four years. The Nevada System of Higher Education governs the state's public schools, including the University of Nevada, Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College.

Võ and her ensemble, the Va'v, offered a fine extended tour of her musical world in two shows over the weekend at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum. The first half was devoted to "The Odyssey," a commissioned world premiere billed as a multimedia performance work about the perilous journey of the Vietnamese boat people to the United States; the second consisted of a spate of instrumental numbers. [...] the music ranged across a gamut of characters, from folk tunes done with elegant simplicity... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is taking early steps toward launching an independent campaign for president, seeing a potential path to the White House amid the rise of Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders. The billionaire media executive, who served three terms as mayor of New York, is said to be concerned by Trump's lasting hold on the Republican field and is worried about the impact of Sanders' campaign on Hillary Clinton's bid for the Democratic nomination. Читать дальше...

Food truck gives the needy free lunch and a social circle Even bundled up for a bitterly cold morning, she is clearly a beauty and is greeted like one with hugs and kisses and loads of "lookin' good!" Volunteers from the 5 Bar staff make the meals, load the soup tanks and coolers with tea and water then drive from North Chattanooga to MLK. Eddings and his co-owner Charles Morgan III — whose buddies include Wild West literary legends Jim Harrison and Tom McGuane and super chef Mario Batali — cling to stealth generosity earnestly... Читать дальше...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Randy Clarahan was standing with Chuck Swanson last week outside the new Hancher Auditorium, looking up at the gleaming fine arts venue that is in its final months of construction on the University of Iowa's arts campus. The Iowa City Press-Citizen (http://icp-c.com/1KsMHx9 ) reports that this is the year project leaders — along with the greater university, Iowa City and state cultural communities — have been waiting for since the old Hancher was declared unusable following the flood of 2008. Читать дальше...

In a split-second, Walton realized he wasn’t acting as the Warriors’ head coach anymore and sat back down to the left of Steve Kerr. After nearly four months as the Warriors’ interim head coach, Walton returned to his role as lead assistant, but it might not be long until one of the league’s breakout stars of the first half of the season is a head man once again. The league told NBA.com that it’s still reviewing the rules to decide who will coach the Western Conference team in next month’s All-Star Game. Читать дальше...