Новости за 27.02.2016

The celebrity businessman turned Republican presidential front-runner told a rally in Forth Worth, Texas, Friday that he wants to "open up" libel laws. First Amendment advocates condemned Trump's suggestions. To win such a case, the plaintiff must demonstrate that factually incorrect statements were made with actual malice or a reckless disregard for the truth. Because the Supreme Court has repeatedly endorsed the existing legal standard, Trump could not change libel laws as they affect public... Читать дальше...

The Associated Press-GfK poll on candidate qualities was conducted by GfK Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Feb. 11-15. No more than 1 time in 20 should chance variations in the sample cause the results to vary by more than plus or minus 3.4 percentage points from the answers that would be obtained if all adults in the U.S. were polled.

The IRS is auditing him, as Trump says it has for the last 12 years. "[...] my audit is finished, you're not going to see anything," Trump said Friday, adding that he believes the government has unfairly targeted his returns. The IRS's normal statute of limitations for an audit is three years — though that time frame is extended in instances of substantial underreporting and there is no time limit on reviews in the event of fraud. "If you are not prepared for this level of scrutiny of your financial affairs... Читать дальше...

Nineteen percent of Americans say they would be more likely to vote for a presidential candidate if the person is a woman, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll, while 64 percent say a candidate's gender has no bearing on their vote. In a sign of Sanders' potent message on political money, the poll finds that 46 percent say they're more likely to vote for a candidate who doesn't want outside groups supporting his or her campaign. Sanders notes his opposition to super PACs at every event... Читать дальше...

Hillary Clinton is touting her regional expertise and personal ties on the ground, while Bernie Sanders focuses on his broader message of tackling income inequality and political oligarchy. The rival camps embrace the distinction, leaving Democratic voters to settle which approach works better. Competing aggressively in the wake of Clinton's Nevada caucus victory and Sanders' New Hampshire primary win, the stylistic choices highlight key tensions in the race: her strength in endorsements, party support and tangible policy achievements... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fear and loathing is striking congressional Republicans faced with the distinct possibility of Donald Trump as their presidential nominee. Republicans share a palpable fear that Trump would alienate Hispanics, minorities, independents and women, driving them to vote Democratic in November and costing the GOP the presidency, its Senate majority and suddenly competitive House seats. Trump tightened his grip on front-runner status with a win in Nevada this week and secured the endorsement on Friday of New Jersey Gov. Читать дальше...

After an up-and-down start to the 2016 presidential contests for Clinton, a sizable victory over Bernie Sanders on Saturday would be an emotional boost for her White House campaign and a chance to wipe away the fraught memories of her 2008 primary loss in the state. A longtime lawmaker from Vermont, where just about 1 percent of the population is black, Sanders lacks Clinton's deep and longstanding connections to the African-American community. In 2008, black voters made up 55 percent of the electorate in South Carolina's Democratic primary... Читать дальше...

Throughout my childhood, I was told I was a “bad girl” who always did the wrong things or who would never stop talking. To this day, when I try to discuss (with my mother) why she sent me away so young, she tells me I was “too difficult of a child” and that was what I wanted, so she signed me over at the end of 10th grade before summer break. Can 16-year-olds choose where and with whom they live? Or should the parents make those decisions? Children who receive positive reinforcement for good... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A convicted felon was ordered to stay away from a former girlfriend and obtained two firearms from another woman before killing three people and wounding 14 others during a shooting rampage that ended at a factory in central Kansas, investigators say. Cedric L. Ford was fatally shot during a shootout with the police chief in Hesston, a town about 30 miles north of Wichita, after opening fire Thursday at the Excel Industries lawnmower parts plant where he worked, authorities said Friday. Federal prosecutors charged Sarah Hopkins... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Yoko Ono was hospitalized in New York City for flu-like symptoms, but is on the mend and the 83-year-old artist-singer should be released this weekend, her representative said. Ono went to the hospital on the advice of her doctor, and media reports that she had had a stroke were not true, Elliott Mintz told The Associated Press on Friday. A Fire Department spokesman said an ambulance was called to Ono's apartment building at 72nd Street and Central Park West in Manhattan around... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Sexual abuse and harassment of women in New York State prisons persists and flourishes because the state's "zero tolerance" policy is a sham, a lawsuit says. In a release, attorney Veronica Vela at The Legal Aid Society's Prisoners' Rights Project said the state has long failed to take steps it knows would reduce risks women face in prisons. The prison culture permits supposed "willing" or "consensual" sexual contact between prisoners and guards even though "state law, prison policy... Читать дальше...

The 1,000th win in the history of the Stanford women’s basketball program couldn’t have gone much better. Against No. 7 Oregon State, which went into the weekend tied for first place in the Pac-12 with Arizona State, the No. 13 Cardinal did everything right. The Cardinal also got a surprising double-double from guard Karlie Samuelson, who grabbed 12 rebounds to go with her 13 points. [...] they received a marvelous two-way performance from sophomore guard Brittany McPhee. Stanford (23-6, 13-4... Читать дальше...

Shooting suspect had criminal record in 2 states (AP) — The man suspected of killing three people at the Kansas factory where he worked had a criminal record in at least two states and had recently been served with an order to stay away from a former girlfriend, according to authorities. Cedric L. Ford wounded 14 others Thursday on the rampage that began as he drove to Excel Industries in the small town of Hesston and continued after he went inside the lawnmower parts factory, authorities said. Читать дальше...

There was lots of talk that a public school boys basketball team — not one from the vaunted West Catholic Athletic League — would emerge as champions from the Central Coast Section’s Open Division. All four teams from the WCAL were victorious in first-round play on Friday night, including third seed Bellarmine (17-7), a 44-33 winner over sixth seed Half Moon Bay (25-3) at Santa Clara High School. After allowing 19 second-quarter points, Bellarmine put on a defensive clinic, allowing just nine second-half points. Читать дальше...

Kristine Anigwe scored 18 points and Cal built a double-digit first-quarter lead before cruising to a 65-54 victory over visiting Oregon on Friday night. The Ducks (20-8, 9-8 Pac-12) entered the game having won nine of their past 11 games but had to play without scoring and rebounding leader Jillian Alleyne, whose college career ended Tuesday when the 6-foot-3 senior forward tore her anterior cruciate ligament in practice. The Bears jumped to a 23-8 first-quarter lead and stretched it to 49-27 with five minutes left in the third quarter. Читать дальше...

Defenseman Zach Bogosian’s tie-breaking goal at 12:36 of the third period helped the Buffalo Sabres to skate out of SAP Center with a 3-1 win, thus ending San Jose’s nine-game home points streak. Bogosian’s shot from the right point deflected off the left skate of Sharks’ left wing Tomas Hertl and over the left shoulder of goalie Martin Jones to decide the penalty-free game. Buffalo left wing Evander Kane hit an empty net with his 17th goal of the season at 18:43 of the third as the Sharks failed... Читать дальше...

Chris Paul scored a season-high 40 points and added 13 assists and eight rebounds to propel the Los Angeles Clippers to a 117-107 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Sparked by the scoring and playmaking of Paul, and considerable hustle at the defensive end, the Clippers ran off 20 consecutive points in the third quarter to break the game open. Paul missed the team’s morning shootaround while nursing a sore right forearm, but the injury didn’t seem to bother his shooting. The... Читать дальше...

Rickard Rakell scored on a backhand shot 1:24 into overtime Friday night to give the host Anaheim Ducks a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Ryan Getzlaf scored in regulation and Frederik Andersen stopped 17 shots in Anaheim’s seventh straight win. The victory enabled the Ducks to move two points behind first-place Los Angeles and four points ahead of the third-place Sharks in the Pacific Division. Alex Ovechkin and Dmitry Orlov scored third-period goals as host Washington rallied past Minnesota... Читать дальше...

MSNBC said the pre-emptions were the result of the network's heavy coverage of the presidential election campaign, which has heated up with the onset of the primaries. In this exciting and unpredictable presidential primary season, many of our daytime programs have been temporarily upended by breaking political coverage, including MHP," the network said in a statement, which characterized Perry's response to her pre-emptions as "really surprising, confusing and disappointing.

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(AP) — A police officer who received a call from a someone saying he had shot his family went to a rural Washington state home with backup and found the man armed — the beginning of an hourslong standoff that ended when the man committed suicide. A 12-year-old girl related to the victims survived and was taken to the hospital for an evaluation, Mason County sheriff's Chief Deputy Ryan Spurling said. Authorities negotiated with the man for about three hours Friday before a SWAT team entered the... Читать дальше...

The couple announced their fourth child, Dutch William Siebel Newsom, was born Friday afternoon in San Francisco. Siebel Newsom is an actress, documentary filmmaker and founder of the advocacy group the Representation Project.

2015-16 Western Hockey League Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GPWLOTLSOLGFGAPtsEverett6035203216114075Seattle5933233019017069Spokane6029235319620466Portland6231274019919566Tri-City5929272119720861x _ clinched playoff berth; Note: winning team is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; a team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the respective OTL or SOL column. Prince Albert 3 Regina 1 No Games Scheduled.

AP Deleg Count-GOP Regions, 3 Takes,450 NORTHEAST Trump +- Cruz +- Rubio +- Kasich +- Mass. Pa. Vt. Trump +- Cruz +- Rubio +- Kasich +- Ala. Fla. Ga. Miss. Okla. Tenn. MIDWEST Trump +- Cruz +- Rubio +- Kasich +- Ill. Ind. Mich. Minn. Trump +- Cruz +- Rubio +- Kasich +- Ariz. Calif. Colo. Mont. Ore. Wyo. Trump +- Cruz +- Rubio +- Kasich +- TOTALS

AP Deleg Count-GOP Regions, 2nd Add,400 Mass. Pa. Vt. Ala. Fla. Ga. Miss. Okla. Tenn. MIDWEST Ill. Ind. Mich. Minn. Ariz. Calif. Colo. Mont. Ore. Wyo. TOTALS