Новости за 29.04.2016

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In a setback for Donald Trump, Indiana's governor endorsed the front-runner's chief rival, Ted Cruz, on Friday, injecting new drama into the state's critical Republican primary contest just days before voters head to the polls. The man has shown the courage of his convictions," Pence said, citing Cruz's fight against government spending, the federal health care law and his "strong and unwavering stand for the sanctity of life. Pence, who faces his own re-election test this fall... Читать дальше...

Coming off perhaps the worst start of his career, pitcher Chris Bassitt was put on the 15-day disabled list by the A’s on Friday. In other moves, the A’s recalled right-hander Andrew Treggs from Triple-A Nashville, optioned catcher/outfielder Matt McBride to Nashville and transferred outfielder Sam Fuld transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

The initiative was unveiled on the White House website, along with a report from the administration’s law enforcement agencies concluding that the government should do more to spur development of the technologies. The administration will also offer cash prizes and grants to gun manufacturers to spur development of the technology, which is intended to make a gun useless if someone other than the owner tries to fire it. [...] in January, Obama announced a series of executive actions that expanded background checks for some gun purchases... Читать дальше...

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — A Princeton University professor has published a CV of his career failures as a way to give perspective to students who are feeling discouraged. The assistant professor of psychology says it gives the wrong impression that most things work out for him, so people "are more likely to attribute their own failures to themselves."

A contractor working for the state parks department spent two days using an excavator to cut up the 40-foot whale, which was hauled off to a San Diego County landfill. The end of the two-day, $30,000 project included skimming the top layer of sand off the Lower Trestles, a surfing beach near San Clemente where the whale washed ashore on Sunday. Despite an overpowering stench, some people skipped work or school to snap photos with the towering carcass.

Police say an anonymous video threatening the safety of "American students" was posted by a social media user in Europe and there is no risk to Ohio University. Authorities initially believed the threat was posted to a location-based social media app group connected to the university, prompting heightened security on the southeastern Ohio campus and closing six area school districts Friday. Police say an anonymous video threatening the safety of "American students" was posted to a location-based... Читать дальше...

INDIANAPOLIS — In a setback for Donald Trump, Indiana’s governor endorsed the front-runner’s chief rival, Ted Cruz, on Friday, just days before the state’s critical Republican primary contest. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence made his support for the Texas senator official during an afternoon radio interview, casting Cruz as “a principled conservative.” The man has shown the courage of his convictions,” Pence said, citing Cruz’s fight against government spending and the federal health care law, and his... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The Latest on the California Republican Party's convention, a stage for the GOP presidential candidates (all times local): Trump rarely speaks at state party events, but California is the big prize on June 7, as the primary series wraps up. Hundreds of demonstrators ringed the hotel where the Republican front-runner was scheduled to address attendees. Several hundred protesters have gathered near a Burlingame, California, hotel where Donald Trump will address the state GOP convention. ... Читать дальше...

Watch What Happens Live - Season 13WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE — Pictured: Ryan Reynolds — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) RYAN REYNOLDS has paid tribute to a young DEADPOOL fan who died after a battle with cancer. The actor took to Facebook.com on Thursday to share a heartfelt and witty post dedicated to Connor McGrath, who had been the first member of public to see his portrayal of Marvel superhero Deadpool on the big screen, prior to its release in February. Ryan met... Читать дальше...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State caseworkers and supervisors have testified that they falsified income information on emergency applications for people seeking food assistance, resulting in some of New Mexico's most needy being denied help. The testimony came Thursday in a federal court case in which lawyers are challenging whether the state Human Services Department is meeting certain requirements.

In a performance of remarkable power and tonal beauty, McGegan and his crew of musicians — including the excellent Philharmonia Chorale and a lineup of first-rate vocal soloists — unveiled an expansive and eloquent masterpiece, one that belongs by rights on the repertoire list of every orchestra in the country. The three orchestral movements — a boldly expository opening that establishes key themes that will recur throughout the piece, followed by a suave, dancelike scherzo and an eloquent slow movement ... Читать дальше...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A friend of the white man accused of killing nine black parishioners during a Bible study at a Charleston church last year pleaded guilty Friday to lying to federal authorities. The plea by Joey Meek, 21, marked the first conviction in a mass killing that stunned the nation, reignited discussions about race relations and led to the removal of a Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina Statehouse. Meek, clad in a dark suit, sat silently looking ahead as more than a... Читать дальше...

What “reasons for optimism,” the student asked, could Ryan offer to conservative millennials disgusted by the leading GOP presidential candidates? New survey data suggest that young people have become increasingly averse to just about every plank in today’s creaky Republican Party platform. By now it’s well known that young Americans are considerably more liberal than the Republican Party on most social issues, particularly gay rights. The GOP’s own 2012 election “autopsy,” which proposed ways to broaden the party’s base... Читать дальше...

Over the past month, the Senate finally passed a major energy bill — the first in nearly a decade — and made progress on providing help for Flint, Michigan, which is grappling with a water contamination crisis from lead pipes. The government is expected to keep operating as usual, but economists warn that its access to capital markets will shut down and that eventually this will curtail public services if a debt-restructuring mechanism isn't approved. President Barack Obama's $1.9 billion request... Читать дальше...

Twenty-four-year-old Arasp Biparva of College Park pleaded to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 21-year-old Jack Godfrey of Ardsley, New York. The State's Attorney's Office said in a news release that on March 27, 2013, Biparva punched Godfrey outside a College Park bar.

Block off your Google Calendar, the NBA has released a list of dates and times of potential second round playoff games for the Warriors, depending on how the series between the Clippers and Trail Blazers shakes out.

Salovey announced this week the college would continue to carry the name of former vice president John C. Calhoun, but that two new residential colleges would be named for Benjamin Franklin and Pauli Murray, the co-founder of the National Organization for Women and a civil rights leader.

Giants hope to keep rolling versus Mets, Susac update plus lineup NEW YORK — A couple of interesting stats to ponder ahead of the Giants’ series opener against the Mets on Friday night, as they try to win for the sixth time in seven games: The Giants have three left-handed hitters who are batting over .300 versus lefty pitchers. [...] the Giants have the fewest hitter strikeouts in the National League at 141. The challenge will be particularly keen against Syndergaard, who has struck out a ridiculous... Читать дальше...

Six months before the presidential election, they’re looking beyond primary rival Bernie Sanders and preparing their candidate and party for what may be a hard-fought — and personally ugly — fall campaign. Democrats are also eyeing the possibility of making a run at traditionally Republican-leaning states such as Georgia, North Carolina and Arizona, calculating that Trump’s penchant for controversy could put minority and female voters in play. Simone Ward, political director of the campaign committee for Senate Democratic races... Читать дальше...

Following talks in Beijing, Russia’s Sergei Lavrov and China’s Wang Yi expressed opposition to the U.S. deployment of an antimissile system in South Korea and said non-claimants should not take sides in the dispute over maritime territorial claims in the South China Sea. Despite endorsing U.N. Security Council sanctions against North Korea over its missile launches and nuclear tests, the two strongly criticized the proposed deployment of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, system.

Tech gifts for Mom for $100 or less Unlike the Echo, you can plug the Dot into your own speakers, or connect to them over Bluetooth. Even if you don’t, the Dot’s tiny built-in speakers give Alexa a voice in quiet environments. The Dot seems to be a little worse than the Echo at hearing its wake word during music playback, and you can’t synchronize multiple units to play at the same time. The updated remote with voice search works very well; as does the headphone jack for private listening. The... Читать дальше...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities are investigating whether Prince died from an overdose and whether a doctor was prescribing drugs for the musician in the weeks before he was found dead at his suburban Minneapolis home. Jackson's physician, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for his role in prescribing a powerful anesthetic that contributed to the pop star's death in 2009. A second law enforcement official told AP that prescription drugs were discovered at Prince's home when the musician was found dead on April 21. Читать дальше...

“Research, whether in academia and industry, requires unwavering attention to moral issues if it is to be an instrument which safeguards human life and the dignity of the person,” the pope said. In Iraq, Biden worked to smooth over deep sectarian tensions threatening Iraq’s political system; at the Holy See, he appealed for all religions to see defeating cancer as a means to express values of faith, love and hope. Biden, who lost a son to cancer last year, called cancer a “constant emergency” for the planet and urged philanthropists... Читать дальше...

Six months before the presidential election, they're looking beyond primary rival Bernie Sanders and preparing their candidate and party for what may be a hard-fought — and personally ugly — fall campaign. Democrats are also eyeing the possibility of making a run at traditionally Republican-leaning states such as Georgia, North Carolina and Arizona, calculating that Trump's penchant for controversy could put minority and female voters in play. Simone Ward, political director of the campaign committee for Senate Democratic races... Читать дальше...

The company says its "365" chain will have a minimalist layout, affordable prices and third-party vendors who set up shop inside the stores. [...] Turnas said the press coverage about the potential tattoo parlors sparked genuine excitement among his employees, who started asking if they would be able to use their employee discounts for tattoos. The offshoot chain by Whole Foods comes as sales growth has slowed at the company's flagship stores, which are being pressured by traditional supermarkets with expanded organic selections. Читать дальше...