Новости за 29.12.2016

Ex-NFL star Johnny Manziel has been warming up with a new model love interest, apparently.

The accusation goes to the heart of lingering unrest on the island off the coast of Saudi Arabia, now five years on from its Arab Spring protests and in the grips of a renewed government crackdown on dissent. Salehi, known for her piercing blue eyes and friendly demeanor, worked as a sports journalist for Bahrain’s state-run television broadcaster. The state-run Bahrain News Agency identified Salehi’s killer as a “34-year-old Bahraini man,” who “was referred to the relevant judicial party to continue... Читать дальше...

The Limited's novel billet port grille breaks from the long tradition of crosshair styling with bold "RAM" lettering; it can now be ordered with black "RAM" tailgate letters, with Brilliant Black or Granite Crystal Metallic paint. Underneath are standard 20-inch aluminum, satin carbon premium painted face, multi-insert wheels with chrome accents wrapped by BSW all-season tires, or unique 20-inch forged multi-surface aluminum wheels wrapped in OWL all-season tires. The cockpit is wired with a cache of communication and technology features... Читать дальше...

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Maintenance workers cleaning up a Loras College building that was devastated by a fire have found a box filled with religious items dating back more than 50 years. In it, they found a small copper box filled with religious statuettes, prayer cards, medallions, a rosary and a prayer to St. Agatha to specifically protect the building from burning. The archivist, along with college employee Sister Bernadine Curoe, said nobody in the building fire was hurt thanks to the St. Agatha prayer in the box.

Four trim levels are offered, starting with the base LaCrosse, and then followed by the Preferred ($36,065); Essence ($38,665); and the Premium ($41,065, front-wheel drive; $43,265, all-wheel drive). Gone from the 2017 model is the mild-hybrid drive system that featured a four-cylinder gasoline engine and small electric motor. For the new generation, at least for now, the only drivetrain is a new 3.6-liter V-6 engine rated at 310 horsepower and 282 foot-pounds of torque, connected to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Читать дальше...

If the discussion needs to be short and sweet, like Google crunching a hodgepodge of data to highlight the most hassle-free route to a destination, we have no problem suggesting a close look at a handful of vehicles that are stone-cold safe bets. [...] that's not marketing pitches but the findings of independent crash testing, surveys, critiques and analyses of financial data by folks like Consumer Reports, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Kelley Blue Book and ALG. Americans may be smitten with SUVs and crossovers... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The deaths of actress and writer Carrie Fisher and her Hollywood legend mother, Debbie Reynolds, on successive days this week lend a special poignancy to an upcoming HBO film about their relationship. HBO representatives did not respond to questions Thursday about whether the stars' deaths would change plans for the premiere, or whether the documentary would be changed to reflect what happened. "Bright Lights" became an examination of the lives of two women, once estranged, who... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Regents universities in Kansas are reviewing earthquake insurance policies after several quakes were reported in the state this year. The Lawrence Journal-World reports (http://bit.ly/2iiylJp ) chief financial officers decided to review the policies out of "due diligence." University of Kansas CFO Leisa Julian says the regents system has $1 billion in property insurance, at a cost of more than $2 million a year.

Habits can often be a double-edge sword: Some are great to keep and others can be your own worst enemy, preventing you from achieving your career dreams. The job search habits to keep in 2017 should be ones that are the most productive. Job searching is built upon layers of techniques combined with your personal

The Directors Guild of America approved a suggested agreement for its union on Thursday, one that will see significant royalty hikes for directors in streaming film and TV, as well as top-budgeted theatrical releases. The collective bargaining agreement — which was unanimously approved in a recent meeting — “more than triples residuals for members working on original content in the highest subscriber tier,” a statement from the DGA said. “This excellent deal is the result of more than a year of research and preparation... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Michigan public schools will be banned from physically restraining or secluding students, except in emergencies, under legislation signed Thursday by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. The signing at a rally in the Detroit suburb of Troy was a victory for parents and other disability advocates who say restraint and seclusion are barbaric, but are still being used too often to modify or control students' behavior. A decade ago, the state Board of Education adopted standards on emergency restraint and seclusion methods. Читать дальше...

If Chip Kelly has to make an argument to keep his job next week, what will he say to CEO Jed York? None of the five wideouts on the current 53-man roster played a snap for the 49ers in 2015. Kelly’s “interesting” detour could be translated as another subtle look-at-what-we’re-working-with-here message to explain why his team is 2-13 and his offense ranks 27th in the NFL in points and 29th in yards. “It’s what you get to work with and I’m actually grateful for this group of guys we get to work... Читать дальше...

Which movies to watch this weekend, Dec. 30 Brilliantly written (by playwright August Wilson) and directed by Denzel Washington, this is one for the ages, alongside “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and “A Streetcar Named Desire” as one of the handful of great movies made from great plays. The ensemble work is flawless, highlighted by Washington and Viola Davis as a working-class couple in the Pittsburgh of the 1950s. A by-the-books historical piece, about black female mathematicians working in NASA’s early days... Читать дальше...

Of the 64 who were fatally shot, 21 were killed in ambush attacks often fueled by anger over police use of force involving minorities. Months later, Dallas businesses and residents still display blue ribbons and banners declaring, "We support our Dallas police officers." Hundreds of officers have retired or left the force over the past six months as the city struggles to find a way to increase pay and save a failing police and fire pension. Less than two weeks after the Dallas attack, a lone gunman... Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Robert Hulseman, who in the 1970s invented the Red Solo Cup for family picnics only to see it embraced as the go-to beverage holder at college keg parties and football tailgates — and even the inspiration for a country music party hit — has died. The former president and chief executive of his family's Solo Cup Co. died at his home in Northfield, Illinois, on Dec. 21 of health complications following a series of strokes, his son Paul Hulseman told The Associated Press on Thursday. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City has met a Dec. 31 deadline for removing hundreds of thousands of light fixtures containing the toxic chemicals known as PCBs from public schools, the federal Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday. Rachel Spector, the environmental justice program director for New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, which filed the lawsuit over the light fixtures on behalf of the advocacy group New York Communities for Change, called the removal of the PCB-contaminated fixtures... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A man who urged an end to violence in Oakland after gunfire killed his son and grandson as they slept three years ago became a victim himself this week as he drove near a street memorial for his slain family. "In three years and four months, three generations of one family has been lost to gun violence in the streets of Oakland," community activist Sherri-Lyn Miller, a friend of Johnson's, told The Associated Press. Johnson had moved his son, Andrew "Drew" Thomas, and grandson, Drew Leon Deon Jackson... Читать дальше...

Federal Judge Richard Gergel said Thursday he ordered a psychiatric evaluation of Roof "in an abundance of caution" after Roof's standby counsel filed a sealed motion again questioning his mental ability to stand trial. According to Gergel's order, Roof's standby attorneys said their latest request is based on "facts developed since" the last competency hearing. [...] Thursday, prosecutors objected to the judge's plan to tell jurors if they don't reach a unanimous decision to sentence Roof to death... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh finds oranges refreshing and has consumed at least two this week. [...] Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher used to break his bedtime as a kid to stay up late and watch bowl games. The Wolverines (10-2) and Seminoles (9-3) square off Friday night, Michigan aiming for perhaps a top-five ranking to end the season and Florida State looking to avoid the first three-game bowl losing streak in school history. When Florida State got off to a rocky 3-2 start and quickly fell out of the national championship picture... Читать дальше...

Eric Bolling and Kimberly Guilfoyle, co-hosts of Fox News Channel’s “The Five,” don’t think 2016 was so bad, no matter what members of the liberal media say about it. [...] Read: 23 Most-Watched Cable News Hosts Of 2016, From Don Lemon to Megyn Kelly (Photos) “For us, we spent the summer covering the election — as Kimberly points out — accurately and our ratings have done nothing but skyrocket and we’ve held our ratings in the post-election world where some others are probably a bit envious of... Читать дальше...

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — Jazz pianist Elan Mehler hovered over a vinyl-cutting lathe at Masterdisk studios as a mastering engineer laid a blank disc onto the plate and paused for a moment, listening for hints of interference as the blade sliced across the surface. The men were in Peekskill, an hour north of New York City, to cut master recordings for Newvelle Records, the small label that Mehler, 37, founded two years ago with his business partner, Jean-Christophe Morisseau. Musicians would receive a flat fee to record their albums... Читать дальше...

Rookies Patrick McCaw and Damian Jones have been assigned to the Warriors’ NBA Development League affiliate in Santa Cruz, Golden State announced Thursday. In 10 games with Santa Cruz, Jones has averaged 6.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 21.8 minutes. In his only appearance for Golden State, a nine-minute cameo Dec. 10 in Memphis, Jones recorded no points, no rebounds and two turnovers.

If you checked the Twitter trends today, one may have jumped out as particularly worrisome: [...] don’t worry, despite what horrors 2016 has forced us to assume about our remaining national treasures, this one is perfectly fine. [...] her name’s mere appearance made for some nervous initial clicking by programmed social media users. Below is a sample of their giant sighs of relief; here’s to many more years of our beloved Mary. Debbie Reynolds Dies One Day After Daughter Carrie Fisher Happy... Читать дальше...

Sure, there was 1936, when the nominees included the stone-cold standards “The Way You Look Tonight,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Pennies From Heaven” and “When Did You Leave Heaven.” Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds” from the movie of the same name, Kenny Loggins’ “Footloose” and Deniece Williams’ “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” from “Footloose,” Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters” theme and the winner, Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called to Say I Love You” from “The Woman in Red.” In shades of ’84, Stevie... Читать дальше...

HONOLULU (AP) — Obama, announcing retaliation for election hacking, says 'all Americans should be alarmed by Russia's actions' .