Новости за 06.12.2016

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's next governor campaigned on a promise to work if elected on bending back state government's recent right-ward turn, with the repeal of a law limiting LGBT rights near the top of his to-do list. [...] Democrat Roy Cooper, who will take office after Republican incumbent Pat McCrory finally conceded Monday in their close race, will face an uphill struggle to do any of that because the state legislature probably won't want to go along. Cooper will have a platform... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Administrators at Tufts University say the Massachusetts school has suspended all social activity at its fraternities for the rest of the semester after receiving several reports of hazing and sexual misconduct. A campus-wide email sent Friday says the school in Medford has launched "multiple investigations of several Greek organizations."

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Relatives of Walter Scott, the black motorist fatally shot while fleeing a traffic stop, say they are confident justice will prevail even though a South Carolina jury could not reach a verdict in the murder trial of a white former police officer charged in his death. The panel, considering verdicts of murder or voluntary manslaughter, deliberated more than 22 hours over four days and heard testimony from 55 witnesses during the five-week trial. The April 2015 shooting of... Читать дальше...

BEIJING (AP) — A new report from a human rights group says torture, solitary confinement and coerced confessions are rife in investigations of Chinese Communist Party officials detained on suspicion of corruption. The report released Tuesday focuses on the widespread use of "shuanggui" — a system of detention and interrogation of party cadres at off-the-books sites outside of the criminal justice system.

According to figures from the Virginia state police, filings for cannabis-related offenses are on pace to fall again in 2016. [...] prosecutors in cities such as Hampton and Newport News decided to no longer prosecute adult misdemeanor pot possession cases.

BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel is seeking a new two-year term as leader of her conservative party, following her announcement last month that she will run for a fourth term as German chancellor. The party has seen tensions in the past year over her approach to the migrant crisis and suffered a string of poor state election results.

CHENNAI, India (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people thronged the southern Indian city of Chennai on Tuesday to honor their beloved leader, Jayaram Jayalalithaa, a former film actress and popular politician. Jayalalithaa, chief minister of Tamil Nadu state, died late Monday after surgery following a heart attack a day earlier. A sea of weeping mourners surged toward the steps of a public hall, where Jayalalithaa's body, draped in the Indian flag, was kept on a raised platform. Doctors barred visitors... Читать дальше...

In one of Billy Wilder’s most cynical dramas, Douglas plays a ruthless journalist who exploits a mining disaster — even sabotaging rescue efforts at one point — to prolong the media furor. In a departure from his cynical big-screen roles, Douglas brought real sympathy to his portrayal of tortured artist Vincent Van Gogh in Vincente Minnelli’s biopic — and the actor earned his third Oscar nomination for Best Actor. The actor also produced the blockbuster film and his very public hiring of screenwriter... Читать дальше...

A man traveling southbound in his Toyota Corolla crossed the grass median, entered the northbound lanes and crashed head-on into a marked state police vehicle. Trooper Frankie Williams was on duty and responding to a call at the time of the collision, state police said in a statement early Tuesday.

LeBron James scored 34 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame an injury to J.R. Smith to snap a three-game losing streak with a 116-112 win over the host Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Smith injured his left knee in the first quarter after landing on a jump shot and hobbled to the dressing room. DeMar DeRozan had 31 points and Kyle Lowry added 24 for Toronto, which had its six-game winning streak snapped. Westbrook (32 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists) has the NBA’s longest streak of triple-doubles... Читать дальше...

With Pacers guard Jeff Teague at the foul line Monday night, a capacity crowd of 19,596 rained down a chorus on the man of the night: KLAY! Klay Thompson had just nailed a wide-open three-pointer in the corner to set a career-high with 54 points. Because the Warriors were well on their way to a 142-106 rout of Indiana, Thompson was benched for the final 13-plus minutes. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, Thompson became the first player since the shot clock was introduced in 1954 to score 60 points in fewer than 30 minutes. Читать дальше...

The Coalition for Education Reform claims that the district is using the George Washington Carver Academy, a special education school, as a "punitive dumping ground" for African-American students branded as "troublemakers."

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A United Nations agency that promotes children's rights says its survey shows a high prevalence of violence against Filipino children, with eight out of 10 suffering some form of physical or psychological abuse, with the highest number of incidents found among lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender youth.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has strengthened its moratorium on converting peat swamps to plantations in a move a conservation research group says would prevent annual fires and substantially cut the country's carbon emissions if properly implemented. Draining of peat swamps by plantation and pulp wood companies is a major contributor to destruction of tropical forests in Indonesia and the country's greenhouse gas emissions. Last month, the company was criticized by Indonesia's Peatland... Читать дальше...

SAARLOUIS, Germany (AP) — Deep inside Syria, a bishop worked secretly to save the lives of 226 members of his flock from the Islamic State group — by amassing millions of dollars from his community around the world to buy their freedom. On Feb. 23, 2015, IS fighters attacked 35 Christian towns simultaneously, sweeping up scores of people. Paying ransoms is illegal in the United States and most of the West, and the idea of giving money to the Islamic State group is morally fraught, even for those who saw no alternative. Читать дальше...

Among those removed through the contraction of the council are the director of the crown property bureau, the former chief of navy, a former deputy chief of the military supreme command, former officials, a former diplomat and a businessman. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, but Bhumibol played an important role during his 70-year reign in stabilizing the country through a time of enormous change that saw neighboring monarchies collapse under the pressures of the Vietnam War. Vajiralongkorn... Читать дальше...

Staff members and students at the Rhode Island School of Design have come up with a new, adjustable suit that closely resembles an actual space suit. A realistic suit is important, so crew members can see what experiments they can do and what tools they can use while wearing it, and how the habitat should be designed to accommodate it, she said. Gifford was an observer, along with a NASA spacesuit engineer who will provide feedback to ensure that the design best resembles the architecture of suits NASA may use for future exploration missions.

[...] Crockett became a foe of President Andrew Jackson, a fellow Tennessean, and decided to go to Texas where he died during the Mexican siege of the Alamo in 1836. The bust was created by sculptor Antonio Mendez, who is scheduled to join lawmakers and other dignitaries at the Tuesday afternoon unveiling.

BOSTON (AP) — A modest asphalt court that served as a nursery for a unique style of volleyball played by Chinese immigrants across the country now stands in the way of development, touching off a battle over preservation. The prime slice of Chinatown real estate is steps from busy South Station and is home to a 1930s-era steam plant with towering smokestacks and a modern state government office. The game traces its roots to a style of volleyball developed in Taishan, a southern Chinese city where... Читать дальше...

U.S. Attorney Carol Casto says in a news release that 53-year-old Mark Kuhn of Milton was sentenced Monday in federal court in Charleston for wire fraud. Kuhn worked for the Charleston Marriott Town Center as an accountant and general cashier, including collecting cash from the hotel's gift shop, front desk, and restaurant and bar.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Federal authorities say a 33-year-old Shinnston man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for illegally possession a gun. According to prosecutors, Andrew N. Debolt was found having a .22-caliber rifle last year. He pleaded guilty in August. Authorities say Debolt had prior felony convictions for sexual abuse and domestic violence in Harrison County. The convictions prohibit him from having a gun. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Clarksburg and state police investigated. Читать дальше...

The Raiders (10-2) just took over the No. 1 spot in the AFC playoff picture with Sunday’s 38-24 win over Buffalo, but that would be a fleeting memory if they lose to the Chiefs (9-3). “Tough set of circumstances,” Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio said before Monday afternoon’s walkthrough practice. The Raiders’ six-game winning streak started in Florida, where they had back-to-back games against Jacksonville and Tampa Bay and swept the trip. After spending a week there, Oakland beat Super Bowl champ Denver on national television. Читать дальше...

The three-day organizational session will kick off with the formal elections for speaker in both chambers, though heavy Republican majorities in both the Senate and House mean that little drama is expected for the Republican nominees, Sen. Randy McNally of Oak Ridge and Rep. Beth Harwell of Nashville. Once those tasks are complete lawmakers plant to take a recess until the end of the month before returning to hear Gov. Bill Haslam's annual state of the state address.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Industry leaders are urging President-elect Donald Trump to make approval of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline a priority when he takes office next month, but a spokesman for Trump isn't offering many clues about how the incoming president might act. The American Petroleum Institute represents the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, and the MAIN Coalition is made up of agriculture, business and labor entities that benefit from Midwest infrastructure projects. Dallas-based... Читать дальше...

First time in nine years, haven’t done it in awhile. The ‘Total Blackout’ tour is coming to your town in 2017, Rock said in a Facebook Live video shot outside the Comedy Store on Hollywood’s Sunset Blvd. First time in nine years, haven’t done it in awhile. There is no one like him, and Netflix offers the global platform and creative freedom that will serve as a perfect home for someone with his incredible talent, Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said in a statement when the streaming specials were announced in October.