Новости за 18.06.2016

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Residents in northwestern Iowa were cleaning up Saturday after storms brought strong winds that downed power lines and tree limbs and knocked out electricity to thousands overnight. The power utility sought "a pretty significant amount of backup" to help restore power and clean up the damage, said MidAmerican spokeswoman Ashton Newman. No injuries were reported, as festival organizers had already evacuated the area around 7 p.m. Friday because of strong wind and lightning.

(AP) — A Hibbing priest accused of molesting four girls has taken the witness stand to deny the allegations. Prosecutors also say another incident took place in a residence and others happened on a school bus. Both the prosecution and defense will give their final arguments.

VANCOUVER, Washington (AP) — Police arrested more than 20 people who formed a human blockade on tracks near the Washington-Oregon border in response to a recent oil train derailment along the Columbia River. A news release says that the protest was held to highlight risks associated with fossil fuel extraction and transportation.

The Seattle Times reports (http://bit.ly/1UGOXVH ) that Pacific Whale Watch Association officials say dolphins don't normally head to the inland waterway, as they generally live in tropical or warmer waterways. Michael Harris of the association says the dolphins' presence indicates rising water temperatures in the Pacific Northwest.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Police in Richmond say they're investigating the death of a man in the Oak Grove neighborhood as a homicide. Police say they responded to the 1000 block of East 15th Street around 11 a.m. Saturday for a report of a person down. Police say when they arrived they found the body of 23-year-old Ronald C. McWilliams Jr. in a backyard. Police did not say how McWilliams died or what led them to investigate his death as a homicide. Police did not release any information about a suspect or suspects.

According to the gun shop's website, the class taught basic pistol safety, gave attendees range time and reviewed Ohio's gun laws.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in Washington say one person is dead after a shooting on Kentucky Avenue in southeast. Police say when they arrived they found an adult female suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Police say the woman died at the scene, which is about a block away from the Potomac Avenue Metro station.

Sergei Shoigu met with President Bashar Assad in Damascus for talks that focused on cooperation between the two militaries and "some aspects of cooperation in the fight against terrorist groups," the Russian Defense Ministry said. The U.S. accused Moscow of failing to prevent violations by Assad's forces, while Russia criticized the U.S. for its failure to encourage opposition groups it backed to pull out from areas controlled by Nusra. The Pentagon said it held a video conference Saturday with... Читать дальше...

BRUSSELS — Belgian authorities have raided dozens of homes and arrested 12 suspects in a major antiterror investigation which they said required “immediate intervention,” fearing an attack could have been close. Across Belgium parties were held Saturday to watch broadcasts of the country’s soccer team playing Ireland at the European Championships, and some media said such events could have been the targets. Prime Minister Charles Michel said the nation would remain “extremely vigilant, hour by... Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas rally featuring Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump went off mostly without a hitch. Las Vegas police say one disruptive person was arrested at the event Saturday at the Treasure Island casino, although they didn't provide additional details.

Pleasantville police found the first victim around 4:20 a.m. Saturday when they responded to reports of shots fired in the 600 block of Woodland Avenue. Authorities say a 26-year-old man arrived at the same hospital a short time later with a gunshot wound.

(AP) — The uptick in oil trains traveling on the Tacoma Rail includes the recent arrival of a Union Pacific oil train that was missing six cars due to a derailment in Mosier, Oregon. Oregon transportation officials asked the Federal Rail Administration for an oil train moratorium.

INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — A judge who last month declared the Warren County Courthouse uninhabitable now says he's making plans to temporarily vacate the courthouse because of its deplorable condition. Des Moines television station KCCI reports (http://bit.ly/24XIX09 ) that Chief Judge Arthur Gamble informed the Warren County Board of Supervisors in a letter this week that the court was working with the sheriff and county attorney to find a new location.

BAGHDAD — Iraqi forces gained control of the main hospital in Fallujah on Saturday and were clearing mines after driving the Islamic State group from most of the city, one of its last remaining strongholds in the Anbar province west of Baghdad, a military official said. Fallujah was the first Iraqi city to fall to the extremist group, in January 2014, and was the last major Islamic State foothold in the sprawling Anbar province, the heartland of the country’s Sunni minority. Iraqi troops have... Читать дальше...

Beginning Monday, city officials will close part of the Great Highway for up to 10 days as crews begin the annual task of trying to keep sand from burying the oceanside road. The project, which will see workers move 5,550 cubic yards of sand to the ocean from the side of the road, will shut the southbound lanes of the Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, said Rachel Gordon, a spokeswoman for San Francisco Public Works. “The aim is to reduce the... Читать дальше...

PHOENIX (AP) — Rank-and-file activists urged Democratic leaders on Saturday to ensure that the party platform protects voter rights, advocates equality for women and recommends reducing the role of money on politics. About 50 people attended Saturday, and they urged committee members to oppose laws that require voters to present IDs when casting ballots and work toward overturning a U.S. Supreme Court's decision that ushered in unlimited corporate spending in elections. Judith Browne Dianis, executive director of the Advancement Project... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A homeless man charged with setting a fire that killed five people at a vacant Los Angeles building was in the country illegally, and was arrested for drug possession days before the blaze. Sanchez, a Honduran citizen, was arrested in 2012 for illegally entering California, but he was released a week later after agents determined he had no criminal history or previous immigration violations, the Los Angeles Times reported (http://lat.ms/1V525Uy ). Neighbors said the vacant building... Читать дальше...

Giants’ Romo strikes out a special ‘beer batter,’ plus notes aplenty, Saturday lineups UPDATE, 12:40 p.m. In the original post below I wrote about Sergio Romo striking out Yasiel Puig in a Class A game Friday. Here is an updated version of the story, which I plan to file for the paper Sunday. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - San Jose Municipal Stadium was the place to be Friday night. On the mound in the sixth inning was Sergio Romo. At the plate was the Dodgers' Yasiel Puig, both rehabbing injuries for their clubs' California League teams. Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Donald Trump is railing against continued efforts by some frustrated Republicans planning a last-ditch effort to try to thwart him from becoming the party's nominee. Trump also says "it would be helpful" if fellow Republicans would rally around him to help him beat likely Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Oakland’s ongoing injury problems are starting to improve slightly, with starter Sean Manaea (forearm strain) throwing out to a distance of 120 feet Saturday and reliever Liam Hendriks poised to return to the roster in the next day or two. With Rich Hill (groin strain) throwing bullpens now, the A’s could get back two starters by the end of the month, but given their extreme pitching needs, it’s a reliever, Andrew Triggs, who was recalled Saturday to start against the Angels. [...] baseman Eric Sogard... Читать дальше...

In a gassy blast of propane and flame, the rainbow-striped hot air balloon hovered off the ground and floated into the sky. In the basket, Gay James fiddled with ropes and levers, steering the massive contraption away from trees, poles and other balloons. The pilot got her start in Albuquerque, considered the balloon capital of the world, and has flown over mountain ranges and sprawling lakes. James was one of dozens of pilots operating more than 20 hot air balloons at the Sonoma County Hot... Читать дальше...

Daily fantasy sports became wildly popular ahead of the 2015 NFL football season, when the companies flooded TV, radio and the internet with ads promoting their games as easy ways for the average sports fan to win big. [...] the advertising blitz also drew the eye of regulators like Schneiderman, who argued the entry fees players paid to manage a roster of teams like a general manager were actually wagers — and the contests themselves were highly dependent on factors out of a player's control.

BEDFORD, N.H. (AP) — Relishing her role as an attack dog, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren tore into Donald Trump on Saturday, calling the presumptive Republican presidential nominee a "thin-skinned racist bully" who shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the White House. Warren delivered her speech at the state party's annual convention, riling up the crowd as the general election begins in earnest. Warren blasted Trump for his remarks on minorities and women, his economic policies, views on climate... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A jury has found a 19-year-old Missouri man guilty of charges accusing him of sexual assault during hazing at a private St. Louis County high school. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports (http://j.mp/24XLGqn ) a jury Friday found Maverick Swan Holmsley, a former student at Principia, guilty of four felony counts of sodomy or attempted sodomy.

BATH, Maine (AP) — The mother of a fallen Navy SEAL christened the second Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer Saturday in honor of her son, who died in Iraq when he threw himself on an insurgent's grenade to save the lives of two fellow SEALS. The 610-foot, 15,000-ton ship, built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for the U.S. Navy, was named for Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor. Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who spoke at the ceremony, called the Zumwalt class of destroyers... Читать дальше...