Новости за 08.12.2016

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Thursday morning off the Northern California Coast in Humboldt County that was felt in the Bay Area, officials said. The quake hit on the Mendocino fault at 6:50 a.m. in the Pacific Ocean, about 100 miles off coast of Ferndale, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning was issued, said a dispatcher for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. John Bellini, a geophysicist with the USGS in Golden, Colo.... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Minority Leader Harry Reid bid farewell to the Senate Thursday after 30 years in the chamber and more than a decade as top Democrat, a remarkable run during which he shepherded key Obama administration legislation including the sweeping health care law. [...] Reid leaves with his Democrats stuck in the minority despite his best efforts, and Republicans and President-elect Donald Trump making plans to repeal President Barack Obama's signature law as their first order of business next year. Читать дальше...

The stealthy USS Zumwalt arrives Thursday in San Diego, where it'll begin installation of combat systems and further testing and evaluation. The ship features new technology including an electric power plant that drives the ship, an inward-sloping tumblehome hull and an angular shape to minimize the radar signature.

(AP) — The teachers' union affiliate in Rutland, Vermont, has filed a complaint with the state labor board, saying school administrators are ignoring concerns about student-on-staff violence. Darren Allen, spokesman for the National Education Association's Vermont unit, says the problem of student violence against educators is a concern around Vermont, but has been especially acute in Rutland.

A “Late Night with Seth Meyers” segment bashing the media for normalizing the term “alt-right” on Wednesday echoed comments made last week by actor and director Michael Rapaport, who argued that the public shouldn’t be fooled by “gentrified names.” While Rapaport and Meyers aren’t the only voices to condemn the “alt-right” term, the “I am Rapaport Stereo Podcast” host took to Twitter to call the segment “biting” and said “late nite TV always takes out s–t about a week later.” Meyers clearly agrees with Rapaport... Читать дальше...

Bill O’Reilly Vows to Never Appear on ‘The View’ After Joy Behar’s Trump Comments (Video) Bill O’Reilly says he will never making another appearance on ‘The View’ after Joy Behar said Donald Trump is “not right in the head.” Fox played a clip of Behar telling the other “View” hosts on Tuesday that Trump has “never appeared stable to me when he’s come on the show.” Fellow panelist Raven-Symone also recently announced that she’s departing the late-morning talker for a spinoff of her own nostalgic show. Читать дальше...

Conway, who was Donald Trump’s campaign manager and now serves as a senior adviser, spoke at Politico’s “Women Rule” event on Wednesday. The mother of four discussed conversations she’s had with male colleagues about whether or not they would want their wives to accept time-consuming positions. The Slate story also points to “Conway’s double standard for mothers and fathers,” which isn’t exactly accurate if you take her quote in content.

"Discrimination and violence threaten transgender people's ability to have even the basics: food, a place to sleep, or a job," said Mara Keisling, executive director of the national center. According to a recent estimate by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, there are about 1.4 million transgender adults in the United States. According to the survey, problems of discrimination were particularly high for transgender people of color, those with disabilities, and those living in the U.S. without legal documentation. Karen Parker... Читать дальше...

Ratings: ‘Hairspray Live’ Sings and Dances to 8.9 Million Viewers NBC musical tops “Empire” in overall audience, but will it adjust up enough in final Nielsen numbers to overtake “Peter Pan Live”? With those subject to adjust up in final figures, will it overtake “Peter Pan Live’s” 9.211 million tally? NBC was first in ratings with a 2.3 rating/8 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 8.9 million, according to preliminary numbers. Read original story Ratings... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A coroner's inquest into the shooting death of Antonio Zambrano-Montes by three Pasco police officers will start on Monday at Columbia Basin College. No charges have been filed against the officers involved in the 2015 shooting death of Zambrano-Montes, which sparked protests in Pasco.

NEW YORK (AP) — What beverage goes best with lobster rolls, a bagel sandwich stuffed with whitefish, or a bowl of ramen? Coca-Cola is trying to sell more of its flagship beverage by suggesting the cola can accompany a wide range of meals, rather than just the fast food and pizza with which it's a mainstay. The world's biggest beverage maker is particularly trying to update the drink's image among people in their 20s and 30s who may associate soda mainly with places like McDonald's and Domino's. Читать дальше...

‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Chinese Trailer Debuts New Footage (Video) The trailer seems to explain the plot of the highly-anticipated film well, starting with rebel Jyn (Felicity Jones) needing to assemble a team of spies and assassins to steal the plans for the Death Star. Other characters include Rebel intel officer Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and Clone War veteran Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker). Read original story ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Chinese Trailer Debuts New Footage (Video)... Читать дальше...

'Seeing eye camel' acts as guide for blind horse at zoo WINSLOW, Maine (AP) — A horse and a camel at a Maine petting zoo have formed an unlikely friendship.

Given how much customers dislike it, the financial services industry seems ripe for "disruption," as Silicon Valley likes to call industry upheaval. Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry last week announced plans for a special national bank charter that would allow fintechs to offer their products without having to get regulatory approval state to state. A recent survey of the financial services industry by the research firm Gartner Inc. found that 70 percent of respondents considered fintech... Читать дальше...

The ABC chat show’s moderator Whoopi Goldberg threw the floor to Cameron Bure right at the beginning of “Hot Topics.” “I’m very happy to be back, but … it’s a little bittersweet for me today, because I’m announcing that I will be leaving ‘The View,'” she said. Fellow panelist Raven-Symoné also recently announced that she’s departing the late-morning talker for a spinoff of her own nostalgic show.

After 14 years of a tug-of-war between dog enthusiasts and environmentalists, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Thursday released its final rules for canine access on its beaches and trails. Lovers of their furry four-legged friends will likely still be disappointed by the policy, which they have claimed is draconian. Off-leash walking will be limited to six areas within the 80,000-acre recreation area that stretches from Marin to San Mateo counties: Fort Funston, Crissy Field, Ocean Beach... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A Connecticut man who rolled into a jewelry store in a wheelchair, asked to see a $37,000 watch, then got up and sprinted out with the expensive timepiece has been sentenced to six years behind bars. Authorities say Johnson entered a Stamford jewelry store in a wheelchair in May 2015 and asked to see a Rolex watch.

Civil War earlier this year and we’ve seen set photos, but now, USA Today exclusively revealed a promotional image of star Tom Holland, along with some new story details. Homecoming will be a coming-of-age story focusing on Peter attending his high school for gifted kids, trying to impress his benefactor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) He is struggling to get back to his normal life after his first (epic) superhero battle. “Homecoming” will skip the backstory of how Peter gets his powers, a story... Читать дальше...

The college had been struggling under the weight of its $10 million purchase of property and buildings it made in 2010 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington during the presidency of Jane Sanders, wife of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Barry Snyder, the head of the college's film program, was bidding on students' artwork to try to get it back to them.

Every student and employee in the University of Wisconsin System would have to undergo online training on sexual violence and harassment issues under a plan that regents are expected to approve Thursday. The task force's changes include mandatory online training for every system student and employee as well as more in-depth training for executives, supervisors, department heads and others involved in handing out discipline. The policy also unequivocally states that no instructor may start a relationship... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The Illinois board in charge of community colleges has approved distribution of $3 million in emergency funds to help schools across the state that are in need. The (Carbondale) Southern Illinoisan reports (http://bit.ly/2hoyuJK ) state law says the Illinois Board of Higher Education must consult with the community college board for financial emergencies.

“Hairspray Live” wasn’t the only musical programming on broadcast television last night:  The two vogued together through the streets of New York City — in a loaded Range Rover, of course — and Madge twerked on her own from the passenger seat. Yes, that apparently happened — thanks for the visual, chardonnay!

The “Batman v Superman” director mashed up his DC cinematic universe with the galaxy far, far away to create a trailer for a fake movie called Dark Side Knight v Superjedi: “In anticipation of ‘Rogue One,’ I wanted to share a little ‘Star Wars’ fan film I made after JJ released his Hunka Junk mash-up…long overdue,” Snyder wrote on Vero, the social media platform he released it on. Snyder, who is currently working on “The Justice League,” inserted familiar spacecrafts, Darth Vader and even the Death Star in his fan trailer... Читать дальше...

(AP) — San Jose State University police are investigating a sexual battery that occurred on campus. KNTV-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2gFG0Qt ) that according to university police, on Wednesday a male suspect sexually battered a female on the second floor landing of a stairwell in a classroom building.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A teenager accused of killing a staff member at a youth treatment center and injuring another worker carried out the attacks because he wanted to leave the ranch, not because of a grudge against either person, a Utah sheriff said Wednesday. Perkins says his agency has responded a few times over the years to reports of young people leaving he treatment center but said it is usually a peaceful place. Program leaders said Woolsey was dedicated to young people in the program and had a positive impact on many students.