Новости за 13.07.2016

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami police chief has settled an ethics complaint after he accepted free tickets to a Marc Anthony concert last fall. The Miami-Dade County ethics panel said in a news release Wednesday that Chief Rodolfo Llanes thought he didn't have to report the four tickets because they had a zero face value printed on them.

Residents push for safety improvements on stretch of US 12 ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — Some residents of northeastern South Dakota want the state Department of Transportation to boost safety on a stretch of U.S. Highway 12. Some residents said during a Tuesday night meeting with DOT officials that they would like to see the two-lane road expanded to a four-lane divided highway, the American News (http://bit.ly/29DABqM ) reported. "Two lanes (per side) would make it safer," said Roxy Hilgenberg, a local resident. Читать дальше...

Pokémon fever hit a new high with last week’s release of “Pokémon Go,” a mobile app augmented-reality game based on the popular 1990s Nintendo video game and its animated television series. In just a few days, the game became so popular that it prompted officials to release advisories and safety tips for the masses of people venturing out to catch Pikachu and the game’s other cute virtual creatures. Hunting for Pokémon is even becoming a group sport, with plenty of opportunities in the next few... Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were higher Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery rose 2.25 cents at $4.2625 a bushel; July corn was up 16 cents to 3.6535 a bushel; July oats gained 1.25 cents at $2.3775 a bushel; while July soybeans advanced 20.75 cents to $11.28 a bushel. Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. August live cattle was up 2.55 cents at $1.1145 a pound; August feeder cattle rose .67 cent to $1.3927 a pound; while July lean hogs gained... Читать дальше...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state will cover the citizenship application fee for an estimated 2,000 low-income immigrants. New York Secretary of State Rossana Rosado says the existing $680 citizenship application fee is a burden for many immigrants.

PHOENIX (AP) — The "Pokemon Go" craze across the U.S. has people wandering into yards, driveways, cemeteries and even an off-limits police parking lot in search of cartoon monsters, prompting warnings that trespassers could get arrested or worse, if they cross paths with an armed property owner. Since the release of the smartphone game last week, police have gotten a flurry of calls from residents about possible burglars or other strangers prowling the neighborhood. [...] few tickets have been issued... Читать дальше...

Ever since Todd Hosfelt first exhibited the Algerian painter Driss Ouadahi’s work in a Hosfelt Gallery solo exhibition in 2007, he has been captivated by the repetitive geometry of Ouadahi’s urban imagery — his anonymous gridded cityscapes and seemingly endless labyrinthine subway tunnels. Yet Hosfelt, who was introduced to Ouadahi’s work by German architectural painter Stefan Kürten, says his understanding of Ouadahi’s work shifted significantly several years ago when he received in the mail “two small... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's public criticism of Donald Trump is dividing legal experts over whether the leader of the court's liberal wing should recuse herself in any future case involving him. While Ginsburg's remarks were relatively tame in an era of hyper-partisanship, experts in legal ethics told AP that she likely ran afoul of Canon 5 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which says a federal judge "should not . publicly endorse or oppose a candidate for public... Читать дальше...

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — A former Roswell High School teacher has been sentenced to probation after taking a plea deal on charges of having sex with a teenage student. The Roswell Daily Record reports (http://bit.ly/29F3a8i ) that 24-year-old Kellie Hurst pleaded no contest to a felony charge of criminal sexual penetration.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department plans to review and make public several thousand emails that FBI investigators recovered from the computer server used by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In a summer of political and racial tumult, young Americans are in a dour mood: pessimistic about the fairness of their economic system, questioning the greatness of the United States and deeply skeptical of the way the nation picks its leaders. A new poll of young people between the ages of 18 and 30 finds that an overwhelming 90 percent think the two-party political system has real — though fixable — problems or that it is "seriously broken." Though the new GenForward survey is a poll of all young people... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican House chairman has issued subpoenas to two Democratic state attorneys general seeking records about their investigation into whether Exxon Mobil misled investors about global warming.

Kent Jones’ excellent 2015 documentary “Hitchcock/Truffaut” skillfully recounts the impact of the classic film book that stemmed from a series of interviews between Alfred Hitchcock and French filmmaker Francois Truffaut, an admirer. The film is serving as the jumping-off point for a series highlighting both masters at the Berkeley Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA). There will be 11 more films screened over the next six weeks, many of which are discussed extensively in “Hitchcock/Truffaut,” including Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (July 24... Читать дальше...

The Broadcasting Board of Governors said in a statement that its chairman, Jeff Shell, was denied entry into Russia on arriving at Moscow's main international airport late Tuesday despite having a valid U.S. passport and Russian visa. The State Department said it had expressed concern about what happened to Russian officials but declined to comment further pending a complete review of the incident. [...] the expulsion of the U.S. broadcasting executive also takes place amid a spike in other tensions between the United States and Russia... Читать дальше...

The e-commerce powerhouse launched the event last July to promote its $99 annual Prime loyalty program, which offers free two-day shipping and other perks. The loyalty program is a key platform for Amazon because Prime members shop more frequently and spend more money. The Fire TV stick was the best-selling Amazon device and it was the biggest sales day for Amazon's smart speaker the Echo. PiperJaffray analyst Gene Munster said Amazon's results beat his expectations for 37 percent growth, and... Читать дальше...

(AP) — It's a locked room mystery with a twist: The car's owner even said all the doors were closed.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed the longtime head of Baltimore's library system to be the next Librarian of Congress. Obama signed a law last year establishing a 10-year term for the Librarian of Congress with an option for reappointment.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police in the suburban St. Paul area where a black man was shot and killed during a traffic stop have disproportionately arrested African-Americans, according to an analysis of data provided by the department that shows nearly half of the people arrested this year in the heavily white community were black. The St. Anthony Police Department provided arrest and citation data in response to requests from The Associated Press and other media after the death of Philando Castile, who... Читать дальше...

Last week's sniper attack in Dallas was gloomily reminiscent of a 1973 shooting spree in downtown New Orleans that shattered the peaceful urban landscape and went on for 11 hours, until police shot and killed Mark Essex from a helicopter hovering over a hotel. The Dallas deaths revived disturbing memories for the police, city employees and reporters who lived through the New Orleans attack, which unfolded under many of the same circumstances as the Texas shootings. The violence resumed on Jan.... Читать дальше...

Though little known in the U.S., Line has enjoyed a quick surge to popularity in Japan, filling an important communications hole after a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011 damaged phone infrastructure. Companies are angling to get in on the messaging craze with automated "chat bots" offering to book your plane tickets, shop for tennis shoes or send the day's weather report. Emoji, the tiny virtual stickers attached to — or sent instead of — text messages, have become their own language. Читать дальше...

(AP) — Three "Pokemon Go" players got locked inside a cemetery in Pennsylvania while hunting virtual monsters and needed police to let them out. Many are urging players to pay attention to their surroundings following reports of robberies and accidents involving players distracted by the game, which sends players to locations in the real world to collect virtual creatures.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Democrat Evan Bayh launched a bid Wednesday to recapture the Indiana Senate seat he left six years ago, a move that boosts his party's chances to pick up the Republican-held seat in their effort to regain control of the chamber this fall. Hill was not considered a strong candidate to take on GOP nominee U.S. Rep. Todd Young, who was backed by Republican establishment figures in the state's May primary against a tea party favorite. National Democrats pushed for Bayh to enter the race... Читать дальше...

“Robotron” co-creators Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar are speaking at this weekend’s California Extreme classic arcade games show in Santa Clara. version of this tribute ran on the SFGate.com blog the Big Event in 2014. From a financial perspective, buying one makes a little less sense than buying a handful of magic beans, or a 1981 Fiat Spider. “Robotron” is, with no hesitation, the greatest video game that I’ve ever played. The 1982 Williams Electronics game was a product of the early 1980s... Читать дальше...

"A crisis of this magnitude requires a coordinated and comprehensive response across states and all levels of government, as well as the private sector, to support law enforcement and strengthen prevention, treatment and recovery," she said in a statement. The compact calls on governors to update prescribing guidelines to possibly include opioid limits for some patients, require medical personnel to receive continuing education on pain management, and improve monitoring of opioid prescribers. The... Читать дальше...

Responding to attacks by violent extremists associated with the Islamic State on airports in Brussels and Istanbul, the bill includes an array of provisions aimed at protecting "soft targets" outside security perimeters. Other provisions designed to address potential "insider threats" would toughen vetting of airport workers and other employees with access to secure areas, expand random employee inspections and require reviews of perimeter security. [...] it also is notable for what it doesn't contain... Читать дальше...