Новости за 09.05.2016

CLINTON, Iowa (AP) — A nearly 100-year-old university has held its final commencement for graduating students on its campus in eastern Iowa. "What's really special is that you're part of a nearly century-old tradition," Jane McAuliffe, executive vice president/chief academic officer for Bridgepoint Education, told graduates during her commencement speech. Ashford University's owner, Bridgepoint Education, announced last summer that the Clinton campus would close at the end of this school year due to declining enrollment.

New Jersey lottery officials say the person who bought the lone winning ticket for the $429.6 million Powerball jackpot purchased just one ticket for the drawing. The customer spent $2 for single, manual plays for the drawings held last Wednesday and Saturday, and spent an extra $1 on each ticket to get the "Power Play" option that multiplies the winnings. Hedinger recommended that the person sign the back of the ticket and bring it to the lottery headquarters in Trenton, where officials can hold the ticket and start the validation process. Читать дальше...

Middle school basketball coach facing additional sex charges DETROIT (AP) — An assistant basketball coach at a Detroit middle school is facing new charges that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a boy.

Roasted chickpeas, grilled cheese combine for a robust salad In this case, we start by roasting canned chickpeas after tossing them with olive oil, smoked paprika and cumin seeds. Heat the oven to 400 F. Place the farro in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. [...] spread the chickpeas on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. While the chickpeas cook, in a nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil. In a medium bowl... Читать дальше...

SEYMOUR, Wis. (AP) — The superintendent of Seymour schools says a teacher is accused of child enticement and using a computer to enable a sex crime. Superintendent Peter Ross said Monday school officials were notified of the teacher's arrest and placed him on administrative leave. No formal charges have been issued. WLUK-TV says the teacher is expected to appear in Brown County Circuit Court later Monday. ___ This story corrects superintendent's name.

The Republican on Monday told New Mexico college and university administrators at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque that they should work toward limiting degree paths to 120 credit hours.

Two Los Angeles police officers pulled over a speeding car on Mother's Day to find a woman about to give birth and a frantic man behind the wheel. In a statement, police say, "Messiah Tindley was born on Mother's Day, inside the vehicle escorted by LAPD officers."

Stephen Curry, whose brilliance on the court led the Golden State Warriors to a record 73 wins, will be named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second straight season, according to ESPN.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. officials are developing a new, pink commemorative coin to promote breast cancer awareness and raise money for cancer research, said U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who sponsored legislation for its creation. The pink-gold coin will be part of a set of three new coins aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness and help fund research to find a cure for the disease. The group says it has raised more than $500 million since it was founded in 1993 and that more than 90 percent of its... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — One bond payment missed, another looms for debt-ridden Puerto Rico as Congress fights over how to help the U.S. territory and its 3.5 million Americans. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew traveled to the island on Monday to highlight the impact of the financial crisis and increase the pressure on lawmakers to act. [...] complicating lawmakers' efforts to steer the U.S. territory away from economic collapse are ads airing nationwide that claim the legislation amounts to a financial bailout... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Democrats are pressuring congressional Republicans to act on President Barack Obama's demands for money to combat Zika, but even the onset of mosquito season that probably will spread the virus has failed to create a sense of urgency. On Monday, the National Governors Associated weighed in, urging the administration and lawmakers returning to Washington "to work together to reach agreement on the appropriate funding levels needed to prepare for and combat the... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Still shaken by Donald Trump's triumph, Republican and conservative foes of the billionaire can still cause headaches for the party's presumptive presidential nominee at this summer's GOP convention. With Trump's last two rivals — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich — abandoning their campaigns, there's no remaining talk of snatching the nomination away from him with a contested, multi-ballot battle when Republican delegates gather in Cleveland. [...] anti-Trump forces... Читать дальше...

Ahead of a private meeting Thursday with House Speaker Paul Ryan, Trump used several televised interviews that aired Sunday to knock Ryan and other influential Republicans, along with a nomination system he says is "totally rigged." The New York billionaire seemed to be sending a message to party critics who are withholding support or planning to skip the convention. Among the biggest questions ahead of Trump's private meeting with Ryan is whether Trump will call for Ryan's ouster as chairman at... Читать дальше...

Traffic moving westbound on Interstate 580 in the East Bay was delayed Monday morning due to a collision in Livermore involving as many as seven vehicles that blocked three lanes. The crash was reported at 6:11 a.m., with lanes reopening about 25 minutes later in the Altamont Pass area near the North Flynn Road off-ramp. Some drivers complained of pain, but no one was seriously injured, according to the California Highway Patrol. ... Читать дальше...

DENVER (AP) — Nine months after the Colorado theater shooter was sentenced to life in prison, some victims are returning to the same courtroom in hopes of holding the company that owns the suburban Denver movie theater accountable for not doing more to prevent his bloody rampage. In a civil trial starting Monday in state court, 28 victims' families say Century Theaters should have had armed guards at the packed opening of the Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises" and alarms that would have sounded... Читать дальше...

CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — On a gently sloping hillside studded with pine trees, clues to a Revolutionary War mystery are slowly being revealed, spurred by the dogged efforts of a local historian and his teenage son. An archaeological survey last week conducted on an unspoiled swath of land about 15 miles west of Newark Liberty International Airport produced several dozen items including metal buckles, a knob from a desk drawer, a shard from a clay pot and a partial pipe bowl. William Styple... Читать дальше...

Best known for designing the Legion of Honor, George Applegarth also created glorious Beaux Arts-style homes like the Spreckels Mansion and 201 Locust St. in Presidio Heights, which recently came to market for $11.5 million. Applegarth was known as “The King of Formal Elegance,” according to the home’s marketing site, and you can certainly tell why

Mohammed al-Hashemi, a father of six, was found guilty of planning to assassinate one of the UAE's leaders and of plotting to blow up the race track that hosts the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix, as well as a nearby Ikea furniture store in Abu Dhabi.

According to a police incident report, the shooting happened at the club early Sunday morning. A preliminary police report indicated that two shots were fired and a man was found on the ground with a gunshot wound.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 16-year-old Pittsburgh boy has been jailed and charged as an adult with shooting a man during an apparent robbery attempt. Online court records don't list an attorney for Mowry, who is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, carrying a firearm without a license and unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor.

(AP) — Ferguson's first black police chief is taking over as the St. Louis County town introduces reforms intended to address concerns about racial bias. A judge last month approved Ferguson's settlement with the U.S. Justice Department to amend the municipal code, eliminate bias and reform the courts and police department.

NEW YORK (AP) — In an attempt to fend off a takeover by USA Today owner Gannett, Tribune Publishing says it adopted a one-year shareholder rights plan. Tribune Publishing's plan, announced Monday, allows existing shareholders to buy preferred stock if a person or group acquires at least 20 percent of its stock.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Metro says a train that became disabled while testing tracks after a small track fire is causing delays on three lines in southeast Washington. Metro spokesman Richard Jordan says a small fire broke out the tracks early Monday between the Minnesota Avenue and Stadium-Armory stations.

(AP) — Detectives are investigating the killing of a former Miami-Dade County commissioner during what police describe as a domestic dispute at a home in south Georgia. Paramedics and firefighters forced open the door to a locked room and found James "Jimmy" C. Burke, 68, with gunshot wounds, Waycross Police Chief Tony Tanner said. Arriving police officers found the wife sitting on a couch and she directed them to the locked room, Tanner told The Florida Times-Union (bit.ly/1T6AaZo).

LONDON (AP) — European stock markets brushed aside soft Chinese trade figures to register big gains Monday as investors think that last week's weaker than anticipated U.S. jobs report means the Federal Reserve is less likely to raise interest rates next month. Last week's figures showing that the U.S. economy generated a smaller than expected 160,000 jobs in April is the main driver in markets as many traders think the likelihood of a June rate hike from the Fed has fallen. ANALYST TAKE: "What... Читать дальше...