Новости за 13.07.2016

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is seeking $10 million in damages from a former senior campaign consultant, Sam Nunberg, alleging that Nunberg leaked confidential information to reporters in violation of a nondisclosure agreement. In a court filing obtained by The Associated Press, Nunberg accused Trump of trying to silence him "in a misguided attempt to cover up media coverage of an apparent affair" between two senior campaign staffers. In the court filings, Nunberg... Читать дальше...

"Coach Williams has made a positive impact on the culture of our basketball program at Virginia Tech in a very short time," Babcock said in a release from the school. The school also announced that Williams and his family have endowed two scholarships at the school, one to be awarded to a student at Virginia Tech with a disability and the other for a female student-athlete, preferably a minority who is also the first person in her family to pursue a college degree.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A federal trial for the man charged in the slayings of nine black church members is unlikely to deliver the death penalty and he should be tried in state court first, where there is a better chance for capital punishment, a prosecutor said. Dylann Roof, 22, faces possible death sentences in state court, where he is charged with murder, and in federal court, where he is charged with hate crimes and other counts. "The federal government's track record suggests an unwillingness... Читать дальше...

Silicon Valley Comic Con has set a return date for April 21-23, and will expand into three neighboring venues, officials announced Wednesday. In its first year, the comic book, science fiction and technology convention co-founded by Steve Wozniak filled the San Jose Convention Center; hard-to-negotiate crowds generated complaints at the otherwise well-received convention. Next year, while the event will remain in the convention center, it will expand into South Hall, the City National Civic and the California Theatre. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudolph Giuliani, who earned the nickname "America's Mayor" for his leadership in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, has emerged as a far more divisive figure during this tumultuous American summer, advising Donald Trump and scolding activists railing against police violence. A former federal prosecutor and a Republican who served eight years leading deeply liberal New York City, Giuliani has long linked himself to law enforcement. Though many public figures followed up with pleas for unity... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump seeks $10 million from former campaign aide, alleges breach of confidentiality agreement.

(AP) — A $25 million gift in October helped push fundraising at the University of Missouri's flagship campus to a record high despite several months of turmoil stemming from the administration's response — or perceived lack thereof — to racial incidents. Many were angry that an assistant professor, Melissa Click, was not immediately fired for a confrontation she had with a student photographer and videographer during the Nov. 9 protests. A $25 million gift from the Houston-based Kinder Foundation in October... Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — When the Democrats come to the City of Brotherly Love to nominate Hillary Clinton for president and the talk turns to income inequality and the 1 percent, Exhibit A will be right outside their windows: [...] yet it struggles with the gap between rich and poor that Sen. Bernie Sanders decried during his campaign against Clinton, with 26 percent of residents living in poverty, the highest rate among the 10 biggest cities in the U.S. [...] yet a report released this year by Pew... Читать дальше...

The setting couldn’t be more inviting, but the music is what really draws people to the Valley of the Moon Festival, which launches this weekend at the Hanna Boys Center in Sonoma and continues through the end of the month. The festival, now in its second year, focuses exclusively on music of the Classical and Romantic periods performed on original instruments. The festival welcomes guest vocalists lyric coloratura Nikki Einfeld and tenor Kyle Stegall, who will perform six concerts during the festival... Читать дальше...

On this day in 1898, San Francisco's Ferry Building opened to ferry traffic from around the Bay Area. It's been through many ups, downs, and one mega-freeway since, but has remained a beacon throughout its 118 years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Like many other white southerners, Justin Hough used to consider the Confederate flag part of his regional heritage, not a symbol of hate. The AP reached out to writers of these emails and letters after Gov. Nikki Haley's office released 10,000 pages of documents last week in response to requests for public records from last summer's flag debate. In his letter, Hough said he was a graduate of The Citadel military academy who once loved "the Confederate flag, singing Dixie... Читать дальше...

(AP) — An audit of a cooperative agreement between Indiana University and the United States Agency for International Development shows nearly half a million dollars in ineligible travel expenses, construction contracts and unsupported payroll costs. The Herald-Times (http://bit.ly/29Y49CV ) reports that the audit examined more than $31 million in questioned costs related to a $65 million cooperative agreement the university managed for AMPATH, a partnership with Kenya's Moi University, Moi Research and Teaching Hospital... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A southeast Kansas district is seeking to join a program that waives state laws and regulations for participating schools. The approximately 700-student Fredonia district has a five-part plan that includes creating an academy focused on science, technology, engineering, math and arts education.

In listing reasons Lee should be recalled, the San Francisco group cited recent Police Department scandals, tax breaks for corporations, the worsening homeless crisis and the city’s hosting of “frivolous revelries” such as the America’s Cup and Super Bowl. Organizers of the recall effort include Francisco Herrera, a candidate for supervisor in District 11 and a 2015 candidate for mayor. There’s not enough time for the group to make the November ballot, so any recall would go before voters in a special election. Читать дальше...

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The Hearst Foundations awarded $725,000 worth of grants to nine Bay Area organizations this summer for their work spanning a wide gamut from mentoring programs for children in low-income communities to aiding the construction of an experimental learning ship. A grant of $100,000 was given to Education Outside in San Francisco to support hands-on garden science education to students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. A grant of $50,000 was given to Call of the Sea in Sausalito to help construct the Matthew Turner tall ship... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Arkansas-based Simmons Prepared Foods says it's recalling 5,850 pounds of frozen chicken products that may have been breaded with flour contaminated with E. coli bacteria. A recall notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says Simmons received notice last week that flour sold to the company had been recalled by General Mills because of the E. coli concern.

Holly Penfield returns to her native San Francisco after an extended run on the London cabaret scene, where she made her name singing the songs of Judy Garland. She now brings her new stage show, “Rhythm of Life,” to Feinstein’s at the Nikko, mixing her favorite jazz tunes and torch songs with original material from the five albums she has released, including “Both Sides Now” and “Le Jazz Hot.” — Aidin Vaziri ... Читать дальше...

A study released Wednesday by live streaming company Twitch attributed 25 percent of sales of releases like the fighting simulator "Punch Club" and the kill-or-be-killed multiplayer game "The Culling" to those games being played on Twitch. "There's a clear relationship between viewing and purchasing behavior," said Twitch data scientist Danny Hernandez, who studied users who connected their Twitch account to online game retailer Steam for increased social interaction. The government said Warner Bros. Читать дальше...

SFJazz celebrates music of the Americas The Great Americas Songbook, with singers such as the T Sisters, Denise Perrier, Clairdee and Paula West doing the classics as well as music from Bob Dylan, Hugh Martin and contemporary folk composers. From there, the SFJazz series travels to another part of the Americas, Mexico, with appearances by the great Lila Downs, singer Ximena Sariñana, Diana Gameros and Los Cenzontles, then heads to New Orleans to welcome the great Dr. John and others. The series is appropriately wide-ranging... Читать дальше...

In response, the university said in a statement Tuesday that the "Strategic Investment Fund," is not connected with tuition or public funding. President Teresa A. Sullivan says the fund could be used to support the medical center without needing to make up for those costs by increasing tuition.

The Warriors are going to sell a lot of No. 35 jerseys in Shanghai and Beijing and Wuhan. But right now, the man who wears that number — Kevin Durant — is more interested in showcasing his shoes.

Ex-dean convicted of sex with student sues school district (AP) — A former northeastern Pennsylvania high school dean convicted of having sex with a student has filed a lawsuit alleging that the school district wrongfully terminated him and sold some of his possessions at auction.

The proposal seeks a 1.5 percent tax on household income in excess of $200,000 in order to raise an estimated $3 million a year for a public college tuition fund. Opponents say that Olympia does not have the authority to adopt a new tax that is not authorized by the state Legislature.

A pool and pergola complement the backyard’s expansive lawn, while outdoor speakers provide the soundtrack for a summer barbecue or fall wedding. Sugarloaf Ridge, Annadel State Park and Hood Mountain Regional Park surround the bucolic lot peppered with mature trees and established vineyards. “It’s a tasteful and impeccable renovation, and the home’s 4.5 acres is impressive, yet manageable,” Sebastiani said. Wine Country is synonymous with fine dining, and the kitchen at 301 Adobe Canyon Road offers... Читать дальше...