Новости за 06.12.2016

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A spokesman for President-elect Donald Trump isn't offering many clues about how the incoming administration will act regarding the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline. [...] Miller wouldn't say whether Trump would reverse the Army's decision on Sunday to decline to issue a permit for the $3.8 billion pipeline to cross under a Missouri River reservoir in southern North Dakota near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.

Rawls ran for 103 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, Lockett took a reverse 75 yards for a score to open the second half and host Seattle routed the Panthers 40-7. Rawls (15 carries, 106 yards) and the run game set the tone for Seattle, gashing the second-best run defense in the NFL for 240 yards. The Broncos claimed the 31-year-old Cal alum off waivers from Detroit to replace Kapri Bibbs, who went on IR with a high left ankle sprain. With Kubiak as his offensive coordinator, Forsett... Читать дальше...

On the first day of the winter meetings, the Giants signed All-Star Mark Melancon to the biggest contract in history for a closer: four years and $62 million. “It gives all of the club peace of mind and confidence with as many close games we play that we have a lockdown guy for the ninth,” general manager Bobby Evans said Monday. Melancon, who turns 32 in March, will receive a $20 million signing bonus ($12 million up front, the rest due after the contract) with salaries of $4 million in 2017,... Читать дальше...

President-elect Donald Trump narrowly defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in both states and Wisconsin, which started its recount last week. The recounts requested by Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein were not expected to change enough votes to overturn the result of the election. Here's what's happening in each state and in Nevada, where a partial recount of the race was requested by independent presidential candidate Roque De La Fuente: A federal judge in Detroit ordered... Читать дальше...

Count Warriors head coach Steve Kerr among the supporters of moving up the start of the NBA regular season. “I can’t remember who first proposed it, but I think it makes perfect sense,” Kerr said Monday at Oracle Arena before his team routed the Pacers. There is a “strong likelihood” that players will pursue a new collective bargaining agreement this offseason, a deal that would include moving up the start of the 2017-18 season by a week to 10 days, according to a recent ESPN report. To accommodate that change... Читать дальше...

GIRLS BASKETBALLAmelia County 53, Buckingham County 40 Chancellor 59, Eastern View 45 Freedom (South Riding) 50, Stone Bridge 31 Highland Springs 105, Matoaca 32 Holy Cross Regional 43, Faith Christian Academy-Hurt 38 Patriot 62, Freedom (Woodbridge) 36 Princeton, W.Va. 43, Blacksburg 28 Rye Cove 50, Patrick Henry-Glade Spring 32 Skyline 63, Manassas Park 31 Woodbridge 61, Stonewall Jackson-Manassas 48 Dominion 81, Fresta Valley Christian School 35 Eastern View 93, Chancellor 61 First Colonial 77... Читать дальше...

U.S. District Judge Catherine Perry is holding a hearing Tuesday to hear about efforts to eliminate racial bias and create more diversity in the St. Louis suburb that came under scrutiny following the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in 2014.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio firefighter has been shot and wounded while on the scene of a house fire. It happened late Monday night in Youngstown, about 75 miles southeast of Cleveland. Police tell WKBN-TV that the firefighter was responding to a house fire in the city at the time of the shooting. Police have not released the name or condition of the firefighter. No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.

(AP) — Automated equipment may have contributed to a deadly head-on train collision in Arkansas by resetting alarms set up to ensure the crew is alert. The NTSB told railroads last year that if a southbound train's automated horns had been wired differently, its crew would have been warned at least three times to stop or slow down before the crash.

No regrets for Monte Vista and quarterback Jake Haener In the fourth quarter of Saturday’s North Coast Section Division I title game against Antioch, a Monte Vista-Danville wide receiver was knocked out of the game with an injury and replaced by senior Zach Swenson, whose season stats showed one catch for 4 yards. [...] the coaches called a play designed for Swenson, a scout-team standout. “I told him not to be nervous, just do what you do, and he did it,” said Monte Vista senior quarterback Jake Haener. Читать дальше...

ARIES. (March 19 - April 18): Careful with how you word things today because something that's important to your message could get lost in translation.

Republican presidential elector Christopher Suprun explained in an eye-opening op-ed to the New York Times on Monday why he intends to reject Donald Trump when it comes to voting as part of the electoral college. In a column aptly titled “Why I Will Not Cast My Electoral Vote for Donald Trump,” the Texas paramedic revealed how he will break ranks will Republicans in an attempt to halt the president-elect’s road to the White House. [...] I am asked to cast a vote on Dec. 19 for someone who shows daily he is not qualified for the office... Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia judge settled one of two key pretrial issues in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial when he ruled on Monday that the jury could hear Cosby's damaging testimony from a decade-old civil deposition. The 79-year-old Cosby is charged with felony sexual assault. Cosby acknowledged a string of extramarital affairs over 50 years and said he had given young women drugs or alcohol before sexual encounters that he deemed consensual. Prosecutors in Montgomery County... Читать дальше...

Thirty-six bodies have been found in the converted warehouse on 31st Avenue and International Boulevard, where dozens of partyers were trapped when a fire broke out Friday night during an electronic music performance by Golden Donna 100% Silk. The mourners Monday prayed next to dozens of candles laid out on an ornate tapestry surrounded by homemade signs with names of victims or people still missing. The fire was horrendous,” said the Rev. Cameron Partridge, 43, a priest at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church... Читать дальше...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The University of Southern Maine's multicultural affairs office is hosting an anti-hate rally in Portland in response to anti-Muslim sentiment around the country, including an incident at the university. Officials at the university investigated an incident last month in which graffiti was found in student senate offices that appeared to express anti-Muslim sentiment.

The former New York education commissioner wouldn't talk specifically about Republican President-elect Donald Trump's education priorities but told reporters public education is fundamental to the long-term success of the U.S. economy and democracy. Trump has named Michigan's Betsy DeVos— a wealthy Republican donor and an advocate for school vouchers —his choice to replace King next year.

Senate committee considers expanded concealed weapons law COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio Senate committee has scheduled a possible vote on a bill to expand the state's concealed weapons law to allow guns in places such as colleges and day cares and on private aircraft.

The Atlantic Coast Conference quarterbacks who dueled in one of the best games of the college football season were named Heisman finalists Monday, along with Michigan's versatile star Jabrill Peppers and Oklahoma teammates Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook. Peppers is the first defensive player to be a Heisman finalists since Notre Dame linebacker Manti Teo was a distant runner-up to Johnny Manziel in 2012. The last player to win the Heisman after his team lost its final two games was Notre Dame's Tim Brown in 1987. Читать дальше...

The fire spread so quickly Friday night that the victims attending the Oakland electronic music show — most of them in their 20s or 30s — had little time to react before they were overcome. Witnesses said some were trapped on the second floor when the ramshackle wooden stairs became impassable because of fire. Kevin Fagan and Hamed Aleaziz are San Francisco Chronicle staff writers.

A 360 degree view of JoJo, Bebe Rexha and Serayah’s powerhouse performance of “All Alone On Christmas” made it easy to get into the holiday spirit. Two legendary divas, Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle, performed “(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman” — together.

Jimmy Kimmel Dishes on Oscars Hosting Gig: ‘Maybe I’ll Wear Jean Shorts’ Late-night TV personality confirms he’s hosting 89th annual Academy Awards on Feb. 26 In case you didn’t already know, Jimmy Kimmel confirmed on Monday night’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will indeed host the 89th annual Oscars — but of course, he couldn’t even be serious about one of Hollywood’s highest honors. “The producers and the Academy went through a long list of names, and in the end they decided that since I am... Читать дальше...

Greitens transition team leader Austin Chambers says Sheena Greitens was robbed by multiple people while in her car at a coffee shop parking lot a little after 6 p.m. Monday. Greitens, a former Navy SEAL officer, said he is "now, more than ever, focused on the mission of creating safer neighborhoods."

Bryan Rust had his first career hat trick, Sidney Crosby added his NHL-leading 17th goal and the Penguins raced by the Ottawa Senators 8-5 in Pittsburgh on Monday. Boston’s David Pastrnak scored his second goal of the game 1:23 into overtime as the host Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 4-3. Washington’s Marcus Johansson scored the tying goal late in the third and added the winner at 2:38 of overtime to lift the host Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Brazilian club team Chapecoense... Читать дальше...

The search for the missing at a burned-out warehouse in Oakland grew only more somber Monday, as hope for survivors dimmed and the families and friends of those unaccounted for endured an agonizing wait. Daniel Vega was among those at an Alameda County sheriff’s substation near the scene of Friday night’s fire at an electronic music show, hoping for news about his 22-year-old brother, Alex Vega. UC Berkeley Professor Luba Golburt also wasn’t optimistic about her former student Griffin Madden, who... Читать дальше...

Musical performances, pink carpet interviews, model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show will also help flesh things out. Musical performances, pink carpet interviews, model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show will also help flesh things out.