Новости за 07.05.2017

MANILA — A bomb explosion that killed two people in a Muslim community in Manila was sparked by a personal feud, Philippine police officials said Sunday. Another explosive, either a homemade bomb or a grenade, detonated two hours later near the scene of the first blast and wounded two officers deployed to help secure the area and investigate the bombing, according to authorities. Manila police Chief Oscar Albayalde said the bombing apparently was set off by a personal feud, adding the package that... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Authorities say a worker at a southeastern Montana coal mine died after a truck he was driving fell 100 feet into a pit. No one else was in the vehicle, described as a large dump truck.

PARIS (AP) — President-elect Macron: France faces 'immense' task to rebuild European unity, fix economy, assure security.

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge said in a statement that "extremely dangerous burning conditions persist" and that 11,000 acres (4,450 hectares) have been consumed by fire in the past two days. The fire in total has burned 129,856 acres (52,550 hectares), and wind gusts and dry conditions were raising the risk of the fire spreading, the statement said. Some 535 personnel had been assigned to fight the fire, along with 10 helicopters, 55 wildland fire engines, bulldozers and other equipment, the statement said.

Archbishop Leonard Blair said Sunday at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield that the new structure, slated to take effect June 29, is meant to create stability throughout the archdiocese and reinvigorate faith in the state. The archdiocese began working on a consolidation plan last spring due to factors such as a declining number of priests and lower attendance at Masses.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A funeral is pending for a college student who died just before his scheduled graduation. Multiple media organizations report the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of Furman University student Joseph "Blake" Hadden. The funeral for the 23-year-old from Augusta, Georgia, is Monday. The South Carolina coroner said Hadden was found by his roommates early Friday in their apartment. Hadden was a senior and former member of the school's golf team who was expected to graduate the following day.

PARIS (AP) — French president-elect Macron to supporters: Europe and the world want us to defend enlightenment, freedom.

(AP) — An email mistakenly sent to the entire student body of northern Indiana's Holy Cross College has stirred fears among the school community by painting a dismal picture of the college's finances and its future. The newspaper, which obtained a copy of the email, said it spread quickly among students, employees and alumni, raising fears about the future financial well-being of the Roman Catholic four-year liberal arts college. Tyson sent an email Friday afternoon to students and employees saying... Читать дальше...

Warriors’ Klay Thompson tries to dig out of offensive rut SALT LAKE CITY — Early Sunday morning, after the Warriors’ Game 3 win over the Jazz in the Western Conference semifinals, Zaza Pachulia posted a selfie to Instagram with Klay Thompson. Because Golden State was up 3-0 on Utah, Thompson’s offensive struggles were little more than a light-hearted punchline. [...] as the Warriors try to complete the series sweep Monday, they’re mapping out ways to dig Thompson out of his rut. Through seven playoff games... Читать дальше...

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SEOUL — North Korea said Sunday that it detained another American citizen over unspecified hostile acts against the country. North Korea announced the detention Wednesday of an accounting instructor at the same university, Kim Sang Dok, for “acts of hostility aimed to overturn” the country. Washington, Seoul and others often accuse North Korea of using foreign detainees to wrest diplomatic concessions, which in recent years have involved high-profile American missions sent to secure the release of the Americans. Читать дальше...

Yonder Alonso and Matt Joyce get hot at the plate After a satisfying, walk-off win against the Tigers Saturday night, manager Bob Melvin talked about the contributions of some players who’ve enjoyed recent resurgences at the plate. Melvin, in particular, mentioned Matt Joyce, who had a key double in the 9th inning and scored the winning run with a great slide. [...] in May, Joyce has hit .263. Joyce was not in the lineup Sunday. With his two-homerun game, Yonder Alonso already has four homeruns in the first five games in May... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Many times over the last six years, 65-year-old Barbara Selyem thought of giving up and dropping her quest to earn a college degree in math at Montana State University. Thanks to her professors, to her friendships with younger students, and thanks to her own hard work, determination and faith, she graduated Saturday with a bachelor's degree in mathematics, the Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported (http://bit.ly/2pkqTQ5) Roughly 23 percent of MSU students are older than traditional age, having... Читать дальше...

TEHRAN — Angry coal miners besieged a car carrying President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday after he visited the site of a deadly mine explosion, a rare protest targeting the nation’s top elected official as he campaigns for re-election. Soot-covered miners, enraged over the disaster that killed at least 35 miners Wednesday in Iran’s northern Golestan province, kicked and beat the armored sport utility vehicle carrying Rouhani. Official state media did not immediately report on the incident, first brought... Читать дальше...

Artistic Director Jere Righter says the renovation work included adding restrooms, an elevator and a studio theater to serve as a second performance space. Historic architectural elements remain, including plaster detailing from 1921.

Lawyers for the Edwards family say Officer Roy Oliver used a rifle to shoot at the vehicle as it was driving away, piercing a passenger window and striking Edwards. The lawsuit, filed Friday, says police should have known Oliver had "exhibited a pattern of escalating encounters with the public," including a prosecutor's complaint about his aggressive behavior detailed in personnel records.

(AP) — A language arts instructor at Mound Westonka High School in Mound has been named the 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. In his Teacher of the Year portfolio, Bulman wrote that he struggled as a young student until he met a group of dedicated high school teachers who saw his potential.

City/Town, State;Yesterday’s High Temp (F);Yesterday’s Low Temp (F);Today’s High Temp (F);Today’s Low Temp (F);Weather Condition;Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index Albany, NY;53;39;48;35;Mostly cloudy;WSW;11;57%;57%;3 Albuquerque, NM;81;51;78;54;Partly sunny;SE;12;25%;73%;10 Anchorage, AK;53;40;55;41;A shower in the p.m.;SE;6;56%;82%;3 Asheville, NC;62;45;67;51;Sunshine and breezy;WNW;13;56%;64%;9 Atlantic City, NJ;59;45;59;46;Partly sunny, breezy;WSW;14;44%;33%;7 Baton Rouge... Читать дальше...

QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistan said Sunday its forces killed at least 50 Afghan troops and destroyed five checkpoints in clashes along the disputed border two days earlier, while Afghanistan dismissed the account, saying only two border officers and a civilian were killed. The two uneasy neighbors share a porous 1,375-mile border and have long traded allegations of allowing their border regions to be used by militant groups. An Afghan government statement issued Sunday accused Pakistan of “unprovoked firing” Friday and Saturday. Читать дальше...

Opening on the same weekend that the Academy Awards aired, “Get Out” beat the usual lull that Oscar weekend brings to make $30 million, a 25 percent boost from what box office trackers were expecting. The big opening came on a wave of acclaim from critics and audiences alike, praising the film for exploring themes of racial conflict and microaggressions while succeeding as a chilling horror film. The praise made “Get Out” a must-see for many moviegoers, allowing the film to buck the trend of big... Читать дальше...

The donations were announced at Utah State University's Saturday commencement ceremonies. University officials say the money given by the Huntsman Foundation and the Charles Koch Foundation will allow the Huntsman School of Business create six faculty positions.

Written in 1708 for a private performance in Rome, this elaborate work finds the young genius probing the limits of the operatic style, discovering what works and what doesn’t. Lucifer, most notably, is indistinguishable from any other stage villain, and the angel’s vocal pyrotechnics would not be out of place in the mouth of, say, a heroic Crusader or potentate. Listen beneath the words, and the two Marys are plainly singing a love duet; the emotions all three of them give vent to are expressed... Читать дальше...

(AP) — An Oregon school board says it will begin an investigation on superintendent after formal complaint was filed against her. Other Cottage Grove residents say the pair's actions have disrupted district staff, administrators, school board members and employees.

Warriors’ Steve Kerr ‘on the path to recovery,’ Bob Myers says SALT LAKE CITY — Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is “on the path to recovery” after undergoing a spinal cord leak procedure on his back, general manager Bob Myers said Sunday morning at the team hotel. Kerr has been on an indefinite hiatus from the bench for the past week to seek an answer to his chronic pain, which stems from a spinal-fluid leak during back surgery in July 2015. During a radio interview Friday with Bloomberg, Golden... Читать дальше...

Former NBA star (and one-time Texas resident) Shaquille O'Neal says he's planning a run for sheriff in 2020.