Новости за 11.10.2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving to revamp a century-old law used by presidents to protect millions of acres of federal land considered historic, geographically significant or culturally important. Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah says the 1906 Antiquities Act has been misused by presidents of both parties to create oversized monuments that hinder energy development, grazing and other uses. Bishop, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, has introduced a bill that would restrict a... Читать дальше...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A defense attorney says a North Carolina teenager accused of decapitating his mother is psychotic and won't be prosecuted on a murder charge. Defense attorney Boyd Sturges said Wednesday that a judge ordered 19-year-old Oliver Funes Machada involuntarily committed to a state psychiatric hospital. Sturges said the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the murder charge under an arrangement that could allow the case to be pursued again if Machada were deemed competent in the future. Warrants... Читать дальше...

The Bay Area’s seven professional sports teams on Wednesday announced they have joined forces to donate $450,000 to support Wine Country fire relief efforts. In a joint statement, the 49ers, Raiders, Giants, A’s, Warriors, Sharks and Earthquakes also urged their fans to join in the effort by contributing to a You Caring site: youcaring.com/fire relief. In addition, they noted that fans can make a $10 donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief by texting REDCROSS to 90999. Читать дальше...

U.S. stock indexes drifted back to record highs Wednesday as investors got ready for another round of corporate reports to begin. Technology, health care and household goods companies all rose. On Wednesday: The Standard & Poor's 500 index picked up 4.60 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,555.24. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 42.21 points, or 0.2 percent, to 22,872.89. The Nasdaq composite climbed 16.30 points, or 0.2 percent, to 6,603.55. The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks slipped 1.08 points... Читать дальше...

MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors say a girl charged after a social media prank led an 11-year-old Michigan boy to take his own life has been placed in a juvenile court program. Marquette County Prosecutor Matt Wiese (Wee-SEE) said Wednesday that the placement came after a hearing Friday. He said the girl was charged with malicious use of telecommunications services for making a false death report and using a computer to commit a misdemeanor. Details about the program weren't released. Tysen Benz... Читать дальше...

Have you been affected by the Northern California wildfires? How? Where? What are you doing? What are your concerns? Share your stories, concerns and questions with The Chronicle. Email opinion@sfchronicle.com , or leave a voicemail at (415) 777-6777. Be sure to include your name, hometown and telephone number. The Chronicle will publish excerpts in the Sunday edition, both print and online, and post audio online.

The fundraiser, posted to YouCaring, is organized by the Golden State Warriors, the Oakland A's, the Oakland Raiders, the San Francisco Giants, the San Francisco 49ers, the San Jose Earthquakes, and the San Jose Sharks.

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A judge has consolidated lawsuits filed by the New Hampshire Democratic Party and the League of Women Voters in a case challenging a new law that requires voters who move to the state within 30 days of an election to provide proof that they intend to stay. Both groups say the law presents confusing, unnecessary and intimidating hurdles to voting. They say it violates the state constitution, and they want to stop it from taking effect. Lawyers for the state say the arguments have no merit. Читать дальше...

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legal challenge could scuttle a ballot measure that would cap how much state agencies could pay for prescription drugs even if backers gather enough support to put it on the 2018 ballot. Industry groups have appealed to the South Dakota Supreme Court after a judge rejected their challenge to the attorney general's explanation. Initiative supporter Rick Weiland says it's a move to derail a measure that would save taxpayer dollars. An Attorney General's office spokeswoman says... Читать дальше...

MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on tropical weather (all times local): 4:45 p.m. Forecasters say Ophelia has become the 10th hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic season, churning far out at sea and no threat to land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an advisory Wednesday afternoon that Ophelia gained hurricane status as its top sustained winds reached 75 mph (120 kph). The core of Ophelia is located about 760 miles (1,220 kilometers) southwest of the Azores and the storm is moving east at 3 mph (6 kph). Читать дальше...

MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Ophelia has become 10th Atlantic hurricane this season far out in ocean, posing no threat to land.

A rapper with a fierce message, the Packers quarterback and a “Scandal” fan-favorite had viewers talking passionately on social media over the past seven days. The Wrap has partnered with Canvs, the emotion measurement company, for a weekly look at some of the characters and personalities that have TV viewers the most worked up on social media. The data below covers Oct. 4-10 and is drawn from the most emotionally reacted-to television programs, including broadcast, cable, streaming and PPV. Even though he wasn’t nominated for any awards... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jerry Jones may want to bench Dallas Cowboy players who don't stand for the national anthem, but NFL owners could find themselves facing a First Amendment lawsuit if they punish football players or coaches for their protests after taking government money into the private business of professional football. The NFL is a private business — and the First Amendment only protects Americans from free speech abuses from the government. But legal experts differ on whether pro teams who play... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — When it opened in 1962, the sleek TWA terminal at New York's Kennedy Airport was the embodiment of jet-age style. Now, construction is underway to transform the landmark into a $265 million hotel that will conjure the same glamour, smack in the middle of an airport better known for controlled chaos than comfort. The hotel, being built by New York-based MCR Development, will include two new buildings with 505 rooms, a rooftop pool, an observation deck where guests can watch planes take off and a museum stocked with artifacts... Читать дальше...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' prison system is struggling with a high number of vacancies as the department tries to address a violent rash of incidents that have included attacks on guards by inmates, the state's correction chief told lawmakers Wednesday. Arkansas Department of Correction officials told a legislative panel that more than 300 of the 4,700 positions in the state's prison system remain vacant, and retaining the employees has been a problem along with luring applicants. The officials... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday: Kroger Co., up 25 cents to $20.78 The grocery store chain said it will consider selling its convenience store business. Johnson & Johnson, up $2.75 to $136.65 The drugmaker said it filed for approval of a new prostate cancer drug. Delta Air Lines Inc., up 37 cents to $53.07 The airline reported strong third-quarter results and a solid forecast for the fourth quarter. Coach Inc., down $1.13 to $38.87 The luxury handbag maker will change its name to Tapestry on Oct. Читать дальше...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon schools chief Salam Noor has resigned after less than 2 ½ years on the job. Gov. Kate Brown made the announcement Wednesday. She said Colt Gill will serve as acting chief during the search for a permanent replacement. Brown appointed Noor just months after taking over as governor in 2015. His resignation comes about a month after test results showed Oregon students losing ground in math and writing. Oregon's high school graduation rate has long lagged behind the national average... Читать дальше...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the Islamic extremists that ambushed and killed U.S. Army commandoes in Niger last week hadn't operated in that area before. Mattis is rejecting suggestions that rescue forces were slow to respond to the assault. But he says the U.S. military is reviewing whether changes should be made to these types of training missions in Africa. U.S. officials have said they believe militants linked to the Islamic State group were responsible for the attack. Читать дальше...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on a Wisconsin state lawmaker's daughter arrested for possible involvement in an overdose death (all times local): 3:20 p.m. A Wisconsin state lawmaker says his daughter's arrest in an overdose death is another example of "the disastrous and destructive consequences" of addiction. Rep. John Nygren of Marinette said Wednesday that his daughter, Cassandra Nygren, has struggled publicly with addiction for several years. He says her arrest "is a strong reminder of how... Читать дальше...

Megyn Kelly made her first appearance on MSNBC Wednesday for a doozey of an interview with network lion Andrea Mitchell. In her inaugural appearance Kelly spoke at length about Harvey Weinstein and larger issues of sexual harassment in the media/entertainment community — in the process she also referenced some dirty laundry from her former employer Fox News. Also Read: 'Live With Kelly & Ryan' Creams 'Megyn Kelly Today' Premiere Week by 43 Percent “I’m new over here in the NBC family, and... Читать дальше...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday in a 2015 lawsuit that accuses the state criminal court in New Orleans of running what amounts to a "debtors' prison." A lawyer for New Orleans criminal district court judges told U.S. District Judge Sarah Vance that she should dismiss the suit, which was filed by plaintiffs who say they were unconstitutionally jailed for owing court debts. The judges' attorney said court debts owed by the original defendants have been resolved. And she... Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker's administration told a federal court it has made progress in meeting a judge's order to make broad changes in Wisconsin's youth prisons, but it was impossible to immediately comply because of "significant unrest" at the facilities. U.S. District Judge James Peterson ordered the state Department of Corrections in June to curtail the use of solitary confinement, pepper spray and shackles on juveniles at the Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake prisons. Peterson ruled... Читать дальше...

Bay Area technology firms, many of whose workers and leaders can smell smoke from distant wildfires in their offices, are donating money and services to the relief efforts for the many left without shelter by the blazes raging across Northern California. It’s the latest round of corporate giving in the wake of natural disasters. Many tech companies also pledged aid in the wake of devastating hurricanes that hit the Gulf and East coasts and Puerto Rico. Here is an overview of those efforts... Читать дальше...

Jonny Gomes is often called “the Pride of Petaluma,” and starting this weekend, the town will have even more reason to be proud of the former A’s outfielder. Gomes, 36, is shipping his 2 1/2-ton M35 military truck to his hometown and he told The Chronicle that he’ll be driving it around to help move burned out vehicles and clear roadways in the wake of the Wine Country fires. He’s also planning to help keep a watch out for looters in evacuated neighborhoods. “It’s... Читать дальше...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed the impaired driving convictions of a woman who was found slumped over in her car on three occasions after allegedly inhaling compressed air from a can. The chemical in the can — 1,1-Difluoroethane, or DFE — was found in the woman's system, and she was convicted of three counts of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a hazardous substance. But the Supreme Court overturned her convictions because DFE is not listed... Читать дальше...