Новости за 13.05.2017

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The president of the University of Minnesota says he supports a Board of Regents investigation into who leaked information about a sexual harassment case. The 12 regents and university employees with access to the confidential e-mail that was leaked have been asked to sign affidavits saying they didn't share it.

(AP) — A man convicted of shooting a Washington state trooper in 2010 is seeking a new trial, saying another man confessed and that the trooper deliberately misidentified him — something the wounded trooper, now a sheriff, adamantly denies. Martin Jones, 53, is serving a 50-year sentence after being convicted of shooting Scott Johnson in Long Beach, a tourist town in Pacific County on the southwest Washington coast. Jones' lawyer has filed a new appeal, including sworn declarations from local drug... Читать дальше...

The 49ers have flooded their roster with rookies. Not only did they augment the team with an eight-member draft class, but they also signed 19 rookie free agents, and that number might increase. The team released a few veterans like running backs DuJuan Harris and Mike Davis to make room for more rookie free agents. Kyle Shanahan believes players who try out can make the team. That was his experience with speedy receiver Taylor Gabriel when Shanahan was in Atlanta, that’s why Shanahan invited 54 players to the rookie minicamp last week. Читать дальше...

(AP) — Donald Trump, the real estate mogul-turned-president, offered simple words of advice to university graduates Saturday as he urged them to follow their convictions, prepare to face criticism and relish the opportunity to be an "outsider." [...] the timing of Trump's decision raised questions as he remains frustrated by FBI and congressional investigations into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential campaign that ended with Trump's election, along with possible ties between Trump associates and the Russian government. Читать дальше...

‘Flash’ Star Keiynan Lonsdale Comes Out as Bisexual in Candid Tweet “The Flash” star Keiynan Lonsdale opened up to his social media following late Friday night by candidly coming out as bisexual. Ya know more & more I see so many young people being their best / truest selves, it’s f—ing inspiring… so what have I been waiting for?! Who knows. Caitlyn Jenner to Republicans Who Don't Protect LGBTQ Rights: 'I'm Coming After You' (Video) Lonsdale fans could not be more supportive, applauding his courage and honesty... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Computers across the world were locked up and users' files held for ransom when dozens of countries were hit in a cyber-extortion attack that targeted hospitals, companies and government agencies. In most cases, the software infects computers through links or attachments in malicious messages known as phishing emails. "The age-old advice is to never click on a link in an email," said Jerome Segura, a senior malware intelligence researcher at Malwarebytes, a San Jose-based company that has released anti-ransomware software. Читать дальше...

Actress played housewife Renata Klein in the hit HBO series Dern, who played Renata Klein on the hit HBO series, said she’d be especially down for another season if costars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley are game as well. After the TV series based on Liane Moriarty’s book of the same name aired its shocking finale, fans were begging for a second season. [...] at the beginning of April, Witherspoon said she’s been talking to the writer and urged fans to Facebook Moriarty... Читать дальше...

Blue Bottle's bid to move into the former Bean There space at 201 Steiner St. has been halted by the Planning Commission.

Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, an energy expert who helped push California to embrace efficient practices while also inspiring other women who worked in the sector, died April 26. The former assistant secretary of the Navy and chairwoman of the California Energy Commission died surrounded by family at her Piedmont home after battling breast cancer for five years, according to her husband, Daniel Richard. Colleagues in California’s energy and natural resources sector remember her as a trailblazer for women in the industry. Читать дальше...

KILLEEN, Texas (AP) — Authorities in Central Texas say an elementary school teacher has been arrested on a charge of sexually assaulting one of his students. Killeen police said in a statement that Thomas Lloyd Cannon was arrested Friday on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

The Hartford Courant reports (http://cour.at/2qeK5Cf ) the Connecticut Siting Council ruled that the proposed facility isn't necessary for the "reliability of the electric power supply of the state" or for a "competitive market for electricity." Florida-based NTE Energy proposed the plant, saying it would produce an estimated 550 megawatts of power and cut electricity costs.

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis says the Vatican has a 2,000-case backlog in processing clerical sex abuse cases and admits criticism of the slow pace is justified.

NY Marine Warning and Forecast NY Marine Warnings and Forecast for Sunday, May 14, 2017 * WINDS AND SEAS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO A GALE WARNING MEANS SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 34 TO A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OR

CT Marine Warnings and Forecast for Sunday, May 14, 2017 _____ ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS OF 25 TO 33 KT AND/OR SEAS OF 5 FT OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING...AND HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS...SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. Читать дальше...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were: 8-3-2 (eight, three, two)

The global cyberattack has hit Brazil's social security system, forcing it to disconnect computers and cancel public access to the agency. Brazil's state-owned oil company Petrobras and Brazil's Foreign Ministry also are affected, and both have disconnected computers as precautionary measure. Lawrence Abrams of BleepingComputer.com in New York says many organizations don't install security upgrades because they're worried about triggering bugs, or they can't afford the downtime. Speaking Saturday... Читать дальше...

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's official IRNA news agency is reporting that a 5.7 magnitude earthquake has jolted a remote area in the northeast of the country. In 2003, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake flattened historic city of Bam, killing 26,000 people.

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis says he won't try to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to soften his policies on immigration and the environment when they meet this month, but wants instead to find common ground and work for peace. Speculation has swirled about what Trump and Francis will discuss during their May 24 audience, given Francis has already said anyone who wants to build walls to keep out migrants is "not Christian."

(AP) — Authorities say a carjacker has escaped from a federal prison in California's San Joaquin Valley. The prisoner was serving a 115-month sentence for crimes including unarmed carjacking and assault with intent to commit robbery.

Companies that once pursued copper, iron and other ores have abandoned half a million mines nationwide and left the cleanup to taxpayers, thanks to decades of lax regulation. Maine lawmakers are pointing to the mine to justify a new, widely supported bill that supporters say would ensure mining companies never again fold up and leave taxpayers on the hook. A 2013 study in the Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology found that metals from the mine are widespread in nearby sediment... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A Native American advocacy group is asking Wyoming wildlife managers for a ban on killing wolves along a wide swath of land bordering Yellowstone National Park. A request sent to the Wyoming Fish and Game Department seeks a temporary suspension of wolf hunting altogether and a 31-mile no-hunting "sacred resource protection safety zone" along the outskirts of the 2.2 million-acre park in northwest Wyoming. Protect the Wolves Director Roger Dobson told the Jackson Hole News & Guide (http://bit.ly/2pHcH3P)... Читать дальше...

More than 150,000 acres (60,700 hectares) have burned since lightning sparked the fire April 6 in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Two communities on the swamp's southeastern edge have been under evacuation orders as firefighters battle flames within a few miles of homes.

ON THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis says he won't try to convince Trump to soften his policies on immigration or the environment when they meet.

CA Forecast CA Forecast for Monday, May 15, 2017 City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index Avalon;Low clouds breaking;63;50;WNW;9;64%;11%;7 Blue Canyon;An afternoon shower;49;36;ENE;6;56%;66%;8 Carlsbad;Low clouds breaking;69;55;SW;11;65%;42%;7 Crescent City;Clouds and sun;55;44;NNW;16;79%;22%;7 Edwards AFB;Sunshine and breezy;73;47;SW;19;24%;1%;9 Hawthorne;Partly cloudy;69;55;SW;10;55%;11%;9 Imperial... Читать дальше...

After news broke that NBC was renewing the time-travel show “Timeless” just three days after announced its cancellation, the cast, creators and fans of the freshman series took to social media to express their excitement. Couldn’t have done it without you!!! NBC heard your cries and changed their minds! [...] Read: 'Timeless' Lives! NBC Renews Series for Season 2 After Initial Cancellation “Can’t thank the #Timeless fans enough for fighting so hard for us online and spreading the word about the show,” Ryan wrote. Читать дальше...