Новости за 09.05.2016

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The Latest on a court appearance for a federal security officer suspected in three fatal shootings in the Maryland suburbs of Washington (all times local): A federal security officer charged with killing three people, including his estranged wife, in a shooting rampage in a Maryland suburb of the nation's capital has been ordered held without bond. A federal security officer suspected in three fatal shootings outside a high school, a mall and a supermarket in a Maryland... Читать дальше...

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio University's decision to require all reports of sexual assault at its rape crisis center to be reported to law enforcement is raising concern from advocates who say fear of police involvement could keep people from seeking help. The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/1QWtwxr ) reports that staffers at the state's 29 other rape crisis centers wouldn't report a sexual assault to police if a victim doesn't want it reported.

Curry will be named MVP again PORTLAND, Ore. — Warriors guard Stephen Curry will be named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, a source confirmed Monday. ESPN was the first to report the news. The official announcement could come as early as Tuesday, a scheduled off day during Golden State’s Western Conference semifinal series against Portland. The Warriors and Trail Blazers meet in Game 4 on Monday night in Portland, then again in Game 5 on Wednesday night in Oakland. Curry will become the 11th... Читать дальше...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida are searching for clues after a Saturday night shooting on Interstate 95 in South Florida that left University of Alabama Birmingham running back Gregory Bryant brain dead and injured a passenger in his car. Police spokeswoman Lori Colombino said in a statement that 21-year-old Bryant was taken to the hospital in critical condition and declared brain dead on Sunday afternoon. Because UAB won't play again until the 2017 season, Bryant was allowed to... Читать дальше...

The latest commissioned world premiere by the New Century Chamber Orchestra, Jennifer Higdon’s “Dance Card,” moves across the dance floor like a popular glad-hander, executing its grooves and shimmies with practiced ease. “Dance Card,” a five-movement suite of short character sketches, was the centerpiece of the orchestra’s expert but rather dutiful concert in Herbst Theatre on Saturday night, May 7. The harmonies are tender without ever succumbing to sentimentality, and the formal shape of the movement is just about flawless ... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Men in orange vests released a harmless, invisible, odorless gas on a subway platform at Grand Central terminal on Monday, part of a test of how air moves through tunnels and — potentially — how a biological contaminant would travel through the nation's biggest transit system during a terrorist attack. Donald Bansleben, program manager of the Chemical and Biological Defense Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, told reporters on the subway platform that the exercise... Читать дальше...

The handwritten threat found taped to the door of campus health services Monday morning remains under investigation and it's too early to draw any conclusions about who is responsible, Senior Vice President Mary Jeka said. The private university in Medford and Somerville closed several buildings referenced in the note, told students to stay in their dorms, postponed final exams and sent all non-essential staff home.

(AP) — Virginia Western Community College officials say faulty equipment may be to blame for two lockdowns in quick succession at the school in Roanoke. The school said in a statement Monday that officials believe the lockdown was automatically triggered by a potentially faulty emergency pull station.

IU fires lecturer over alleged sexual assault of student (AP) — Indiana University has fired a senior lecturer in the Jacobs School of Music for allegedly sexually assaulting a student.

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Bay Area arts and entertainment picks, May 10 A collection of short films by acclaimed female directors. 7 p.m. “Disney’s Newsies”: Broadway San Jose presents the popular musical about the 1899 newsboy strike in New York City. 7:30 p.m. The Castro is honoring the late actress with screenings of her two most famous films.

House Speaker Paul Ryan says he'd step down as co-chairman of the Republican National Convention if presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump asked him to. Ryan adds that a third-party or independent run for president by conservatives upset with Donald Trump "would be a disaster for our party." Toomey was narrowly elected in the GOP's 2010 midterm landslide but is now running in a presidential election year in a state that Democrats have carried since 1992. Bernie Sanders is slamming Republican... Читать дальше...

With Trump having effectively clinched the Republican presidential nomination following a bruising primary fight, Christie now sees vindication of what had been a divisive choice in his home state and his inner circle. Trump's rise comes when Christie's favorability in New Jersey is at an all-time low and the end of his second and final term as governor is approaching in 2018 — all after his own GOP presidential candidacy failed. "When someone with the stature of the governor of New Jersey offers an endorsement... Читать дальше...

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Last fall we saw a small pause that led to a lot of speculation as to whether or not we had hit the top of the market. [...] spring sales have been strong with competition for single-family homes and properties for first-time buyers being the strongest, especially in the core neighborhoods of San Francisco. Super-desirable properties will still be popular with multiple bids and over-asking closes. Sellers will be pricing their home closer to the price they hope to get as overbids become less of the rule... Читать дальше...

Lacey Township police Chief David Paprota (PAP'-rota) said Monday that a motorist reported seeing someone in the woods near a highway rest stop Monday. State police say Buckel was seen late Sunday near a rest area, where Lacey police say state troopers and Buckel's family had made arrangements for him to turn himself. Police are using air and foot patrols in their search for an inmate who escaped about a week ago from a minimum security prison in New Jersey and decided not to surrender, even after... Читать дальше...

Vistas of San Francisco Bay and the city skyline, enrich this refined midcentury on the aptly-named Sea View Avenue. European design influence exists throughout the home in the form of French limestone, Belgian glass, Italian lighting and German kitchen appliances. The foyer, formal dining room and living room embody refinement, while the great room enjoys a casual dynamic — with a skylight, floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors opening to the rear terrace. In the backyard, a pool and spa... Читать дальше...

The seismically upgraded home includes a bonus attic space brightened by skylights, as well as a media room with Sonos audio. Outdoor spaces exist off all three levels, and mature trees shade a deep, mostly level backyard and its tile patio. A wet bar, a wine refrigerator and a dishwasher are behind sliding closet doors in the hallway. A floating dual vanity, a walk-in shower with multiple body sprayers and a lavish soaking tub adorn a marble-clad master bathroom that includes a built-in flat-screen television.

(AP) — A former Gwinnett County high school teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student is facing charges. Multiple media outlets report 53-year-old Therese Gunn of Grayson has been charged with one count of sexual assault and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Multiple complex challenges almost overwhelm loan Backstory: A condominium owner in Oakland wanted to refinance. The client had recently started a new job in Hawaii, and she wanted to rent out her Oakland condo. [...] she had a city of Oakland loan that prohibited her from subletting the residence. All of these loans were first-time home buyer assistance loans, mostly with high interest rates and deferred interest. Unfortunately, she did not qualify for a condo refinance because she was simultaneously... Читать дальше...

Revered landscape architect Thomas Church developed the sheltered garden on the southern side of the home. “It’s a forward-thinking floor plan that combines the beauty of nature with the elegant, minimalistic beauty of the home,” said Ted Bartlett of Pacific Union Real Estate, who’s co-listing the $7.5 million home with Tina Bartlett Hinckley. The 128-foot deep lot allows the four-bedroom, two-story home to stretch more than 5,600 square feet. Spacious public rooms provide an ideal setting for both family life and upscale entertaining. Читать дальше...

(AP) — An Army veteran is accused of killing his mother at their Florida Panhandle home on Mother's Day and hitting a deputy's cruiser with an iron rod. Santa Rosa County Sheriff's deputies were called to the home Sunday morning and heard yelling and the sounds of someone in distress, The Pensacola News Journal (http://on.pnj.com/1QWsKQN ) reported. The newspaper reported that Lynch suffered a traumatic brain injury on July 13, 2000, while on training exercises with the Army in France. Lynch remains in jail on an open homicide charge... Читать дальше...

A comprehensive remodel added bedrooms, designer finishes, an open floor plan and enticing outdoor areas to this trilevel behind a Victorian facade. The penthouse level enjoys a walkout patio with city views. Visit www.963alabama.com to learn more. Listing agent: Yola Ozturk, Vanguard Properties, (415) 516-7138, yola@vanguardsf.com; Alanna Swartz, Vanguard Properties, (415) 297-3912, alanna@vanguardsf.com.... Читать дальше...

Period details and modern sensibilities converge in this Mediterranean originally built in the 1930s. Restored and remodeled during the last six years by its owner, the stuccoed two-story topped with a tile roof boasts a master suite with a walk-in closet, sitting area and private deck. Visit www.94ridgeave.com to learn more. Listing agent: Jeff Sterley, Pacific Union Real Estate, (415) 359-4871, ... Читать дальше...

Finishes of reclaimed timber provide this brand-new trilevel construction with a flavor of Lake Tahoe in the East Bay. Radiant heated oak flooring spans the interior of a contemporary. Visit www.833solano. com to learn more. Listing agent: Maria Cavallo-Merrion, Pacific Union Real Estate, (510) 919-8841, maria@ pacunion.com; Carla Buffington, Pacific Union Real Estate, (510) 735-6605, carla.buffington... Читать дальше...