Новости за 30.06.2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — Churches should have the right to endorse political candidates and still keep their tax-free status, say House Republicans targeting a law that prohibits such outright politicking from the pulpit. With little fanfare, a House Appropriations subcommittee added a provision that would deny money to the IRS to enforce the 63-year-old law to a bill to fund the Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and other agencies. Some also worry that the measure could upend the... Читать дальше...

The White House released details of staff salaries on Friday. Among those forgoing pay are Trump's daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner.

(AP) — The family of Penn State ex-football coach Joe Paterno is dropping a lawsuit against the NCAA over its use of a report into the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal. The lawsuit had claimed that college sports' governing body damaged the Paterno estate's commercial interests through its use of a university commissioned-report by former FBI director Louis Freeh's team.

[...] Trump's allies appear both divided and indecisive, unable to deliver on his agenda while letting other must-do congressional business — chiefly their core responsibilities of passing a budget and spending bills, and keeping the government solvent — slide onto an already daunting fall agenda that is looking more and more like it'll be a train wreck. Friday brought more bad news for Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and other House leaders as 20 GOP moderates signaled a revolt on the budget, penning... Читать дальше...

PHOENIX (AP) — A former city bus driver accused in a string of deadly nighttime shootings of people outside their homes or sitting in cars that kept residents of a Phoenix neighborhood inside after dark has been formally charged with nine counts of murder. Police have previously said in court records that Saucedo left behind bullet casings at each crime that authorities tested and linked him to the shootings. Police said Saucedo stopped using the BMW and changed his appearance after police publicly... Читать дальше...

“Gone With the Wind” actress de Havilland has filed a lawsuit against the cable outlet and “Feud” producer Ryan Murphy, alleging that her identity was used without her authorization in the FX miniseries, according to court papers obtained by TheWrap. In a press release issued Friday, de  Havilland’s lawyers said, “FX and its partners appropriated Miss de Havilland’s name and identity and placed her in a false light to sensationalize the series and to promote their own businesses, including the FX network and brand... Читать дальше...

Facebook announced last week that 2 billion people — more than one-quarter of the world’s population — are now active users of the social network Mark Zuckerberg started in his dorm room 13 years ago. There are more Facebook users than speakers of any of the world’s languages, according to Ethnologue, a long-running catalog of the world’s languages (exact counts are difficult, but with the vast majority of China’s 1.3 billion residents able to speak Mandarin, it is the planet’s most commonly spoken language). Читать дальше...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday that a Democratic appointee can seek damages for alleged political retaliation he suffered under former Republican Gov. Terry Branstad, a decision that will make it easier for state residents to sue government officials who violate their rights. The court said it wasn't taking a position on the merits of Godfrey's claims, which will head to trial along with his allegations that the defendants violated the Iowa Civil Rights Act by discriminating... Читать дальше...

The NBC sitcom that stars comedian Jerrod Carmichael won’t return after airing the final episode of its third season on Aug. 9. The studio continued, It’s a rarity that a comedy series tackles the social and political issues of the day in such a clever and hilariously funny way. “We are enormously proud of ‘The Carmichael Show’ and Jerrod’s talent and vision to do a classic family sitcom that also taps into issues and relevant stories from the real world,” the pair said in a statement. “The Carmichael... Читать дальше...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Senate leader asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to stop judging the Legislature's efforts to improve an unconstitutional school funding system that denies educational opportunities to poor, rural students. [...] it ordered lawmakers and educators to work together to fix issues including decrepit buildings, an inability to attract and keep good teachers in poor districts, and inadequate busing that forces students to endure hours-long commutes. [...] they deal with that... Читать дальше...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Serious wounds to a soldier and a Navy SEAL who searched for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl can be used at the sentencing phase of his upcoming trial, a judge ruled Friday, giving prosecutors significant leverage to pursue stiff punishment against the soldier. The judge, Col. Jeffery Nance, ruled that the service members wouldn't have wound up in the firefights that left them wounded if they hadn't been searching for Bergdahl, so their injuries would be relevant to his sentencing if... Читать дальше...

Whether it's a vintage '77 Targa scooting through a crowded Tokyo intersection or the latest 911 winding along Pacific Coast Highway, Porsche's signature sports car is always instantly recognizable. Porsche said Carrera S coupe owners who pop for the optional seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission and Sport Chrono package can expect 0-60 mph runs in the neighborhood of 3.7 seconds, using the launch control feature. True believers who think anything but a manual gearbox in a 911 is just plain... Читать дальше...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — An elite New Hampshire prep school is facing new revelations about another competition of sexual conquest two years after a student was convicted of sexually assaulting a freshman as part of a tradition called "Senior Salute." Concord police said they learned of the conquest competition while investigating a report of a sexual assault on campus involving students. Very painful for our family to learn sexual assault and sex competition continue at SPS despite what was exposed during the senior salute criminal trial. Читать дальше...

BERLIN — Lawmakers in Germany voted on Friday to allow same-sex marriage after a brisk but emotional debate in parliament, setting the stage for the country to join more than a dozen European nations — including Ireland, France and Spain — in legalizing such unions. The historic decision came with a swiftness rare in Germany’s usually staid politics, after Chancellor Angela Merkel unexpectedly eased her conservative party’s opposition to gay marriage and said she would allow lawmakers to vote their conscience on the measure... Читать дальше...

Hoping to encourage more companies to go public, the Securities and Exchange Commission is expanding a program that has allowed smaller businesses and technology startups to keep some details of their finances and business strategies under wraps early in the process of an initial public offering of stock. Previously, only businesses with less than $1 billion in revenue — so-called emerging growth companies — could file offering documents with the regulator confidentially as part of the Jumpstart Our Business Start-ups Act... Читать дальше...

Happy birthday to a two-time Oscar winner and Golden Age rebel Olivia De Havilland, the last surviving starlet of Hollywood’s Golden Age, who freed fellow actors’ from crippling contracts, is 101 on Saturday, July 1, 2017. De Havilland played Scarlett O’Hara’s frenemy Melanie, who is, let’s be honest, more sympathetic than Scarlett, in “Gone With the Wind,” the top-grossing film ever, adjusted for inflation.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A stunning move this week by a House panel to force a debate on new presidential war powers revealed mounting frustration that Congress has for too long dodged one of its most important responsibilities: to decide whether to send American fighting forces into harm's way. The measure crafted by Rep. Barbara Lee of California, an anti-war Democrat and the only member of Congress to oppose the post-Sept. 11, 2001, authorization, demands a debate on new war powers to reflect how the dynamics of the battlefield have shifted. Читать дальше...

Auction house Profiles in History said the 43-inch unit was compiled from parts used in filming the original trilogy. A Long Island woman is suing Manhattan restaurant Johnny Utah’s after tearing a knee ligament, claiming she was too drunk to ride its mechanical bull. The restaurant’s website says patrons need to sign a waiver to ride the bull. A Minnesota woman was charged with second-degree manslaughter after she allegedly shot her boyfriend in a failed YouTube stunt. According to the criminal complaint... Читать дальше...

BERLIN — Social media companies operating in Germany face fines of as much as $57 million if they do not delete illegal, racist or slanderous comments and posts within 24 hours, under a law passed on Friday. The law reinforces Germany’s position as one of the most aggressive countries in the Western world at forcing companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter to crack down on hate speech and other extremist messaging. Digital and human rights groups, as well as the companies themselves, had opposed... Читать дальше...

The two hosts also injected an element of supermarket tabloid intrigue by asserting that top White House aides had contacted them to say that they could prevent the National Enquirer from publishing a negative article about them if they called the president, apologized for criticizing him on their show and asked for his forgiveness. Trump soon fired back with a rejoinder, posting on Twitter that it was the other way around — that Scarborough had initiated an attempt to stop the Enquirer story — which the host then denied in a tweet of his own... Читать дальше...

On the 18th floor of One Rincon Hill, this condo offers views on three sides and sits near AT&T Park, public transportation and plenty of entertainment spots. Building amenities include valet parking, two fully equipped gyms and an outdoor pool. Listing agent: Rick Rochon, Sotheby’s International Realty, (415) 772-8494, ... Читать дальше...

Dark walnut on the floor and tray ceilings creates sophisticated public areas in this French Chateau-styled masterpiece on roughly an acre of land in Danville. Architectural finishes include Craftsman moldings and Roman columns adorn the living room. Learn more at www.494delamigo.com. Listing agent: Dave Arneson, Keller Williams Realty, (925) 448-4416, dave.arneson@kw.com. Address: 494 Del Amigo Road, Danville... Читать дальше...

Built in 1909, this grand home in central Piedmont offers lavish scale, richly finished rooms and dramatic proportions. A level garden rests behind the home that includes a three-car garage and a contemporary chef’s kitchen with professional-grade appliances. Listing agent: Anian Tunney, the Grubb Co, (510) 928-7447, tunney@grubbco.com. Address: 622 Highland Ave.... Читать дальше...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — An investigation by the international chemical weapons watchdog confirmed that sarin nerve gas was used in a deadly April 4 attack on a Syrian town, but a report released Friday stopped short of saying who was responsible. The attack on Khan Sheikhoun in Syria’s Idlib province killed more than 90 people, including women and children. “I strongly condemn this atrocity, which wholly contradicts the norms enshrined in the Chemical Weapons Convention,” Organization for the... Читать дальше...

A world-class designer reimagining a kitchen has punctuated the open interior of a condo in Twin Peaks. The appliance’s veneer of book-matched wood grain makes a striking contrast against the pristine white counters and cabinets. A sleek interior includes refined materials such as marble counters, Wolf ovens and designer lighting. Marble backsplashes and counters complement the waterfall edged island at the center of the kitchen. Set inside a building erected in 1963, the one-bedroom condo was recently renovated. Читать дальше...