Новости за 29.11.2017

Sorry, Rudolph — it ain’t Christmas yet. NBC topped Tuesday night’s primetime with “The Voice” and its “This Is Us” fall finale. And oh yeah, “Chicago Med” pitched in too. With its annual re-broadcasting of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” CBS finished runner-up on the evening. Over on The CW, Night 2 of its annual DC Comics crossover continued, handing the youngest-skewing broadcast channel a third-place tie with Fox in the key 18-49 demographic. Without any “Dancing With the Stars” action... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's pick to be the next health secretary faced skepticism from senators of both parties Wednesday over his commitment to work for lower drug prices. Alex Azar acknowledged at a Senate hearing that prices are too high and the current system "is not working for the patients who are paying out of pocket." He said his combination of government and drug industry experience uniquely positions him to find answers. But members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee questioned whether Azar... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on NBC News' firing of longtime "Today" show host Matt Lauer for "inappropriate sexual behavior" (all times local): 10:15 a.m. Megyn Kelly says Matt Lauer is a friend, but her concern is for any woman he may have sexually abused. Opening her hour of NBC's "Today" show Wednesday, Kelly spoke of the startling dismissal of Lauer, a fellow "Today" anchor, for allegedly harassing an NBC News colleague. Kelly replayed the pained announcement by "Today" hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb from two hours earlier. Читать дальше...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — A man who was badly burned in deadly wildfires in Northern California died of his injuries, raising the death toll to 44. San Francisco radio station KQED reports 41-year-old Michel Azarian died Sunday at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento where he was being treated for extensive burns. Azarian's friend, Khachik Papanyan, tells the radio station that Azarian was an engineer who loved photography and hiking and had moved to Santa Rosa two years ago for a new job. Papanyan... Читать дальше...

Break out the Princess Leia earphones because a “Star Wars”-themed version of Jimmy Fallon’s “Whisper Challenge” is here. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” star Daisy Ridley stopped by “The Tonight Show” on Monday night to play one of the host’s classic games. Fallon and his guest take turns wearing headphones playing loud music, and must guess what the other is saying. This time, all the questions were related to a certain galaxy far, far away in anticipation of Ridley’s upcoming movie. Also Read: Jimmy... Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A couple's late-night argument near Drexel University in Philadelphia took a deadly turn when a random man intervened in their fight and fatally shot the boyfriend. Philadelphia police say the victim was pronounced dead just before midnight Tuesday and that they have a man in custody. The shooting happened near one of the college's student housing complexes, but authorities say none of the people involved were Drexel students. A police lieutenant says that the shooter didn't know... Читать дальше...

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — ABC says it will no longer include jokes about the Connecticut city of Norwalk in its sitcom "American Housewife" after an outcry from outraged residents and community leaders. The show's producers in a statement say the show was never intended to offend anyone, but they have "heard the concerns of the people of Norwalk and have made the decision to omit any mentions of the city from future episodes." "American Housewife" is set in Westport, but characters have occasionally mocked Norwalk. Читать дальше...

Sony has released a new TV spot for “All the Money in the World,” in which we can finally see Christopher Plummer taking on the role of J. Paul Getty — a part he replaced Kevin Spacey as after the “House of Cards” star was cut due to sexual misconduct allegations. In the TV spot, Plummer’s Getty can be seen talking to reporters in an iconic scene where the mogul tells them he wouldn’t pay anything to retrieve his kidnapped grandson, J. Paul Getty III, who was kidnapped in Rome as the abductors demand $17 million for the teenager’s safe return.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on North Korea's missile launch (all times local): 12:30 a.m. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States may target additional financial institutions with sanctions following North Korea's latest intercontinental missile launch. Tillerson spoke in Washington on Wednesday during a meeting with the visiting crown prince of Bahrain. He said the U.S. has a "long list of additional potential sanctions." Tillerson didn't specify what financial institutions could be hit with sanctions. Читать дальше...

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Mandan's Planning and Zoning Commission has rejected the idea of opening a temporary homeless shelter in part of a state addiction recovery facility. Agencies in Bismarck-Mandan have been searching for a winter shelter option after the Ruth Meiers Hospitality House in Bismarck closed last month. It was the only shelter for homeless men in the area. The Bismarck Tribune reports that the Mandan commission this week unanimously voted to deny a permit for a shelter... Читать дальше...

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The Toledo Zoo has welcomed a new addition to its Western lowland gorilla troop. Officials at the Ohio zoo say the male Mokonzi was born last week to 23-year-old mother Kitani and 29-year-old father Kwisha. The baby gorilla's name means governor in Swahili. The zoo says this is the first western lowland gorilla born there since 2003. Officials say he is healthy, and the mother is taking good care of him. The Kingdom of the Apes exhibit has been closed since Mokonzi's birth. Zoo... Читать дальше...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on North Korea's missile launch (all times local): 12:55 p.m. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States may target additional financial sanctions with sanctions following North Korea's latest intercontinental missile launch. Tillerson is speaking in Washington during a meeting with the visiting crown prince of Bahrain. He says the U.S. has a "long list of additional potential sanctions." Tillerson isn't specifying what financial institutions could be hit with sanctions. Читать дальше...

QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A third person has contracted Legionnaires' disease at a western Illinois veterans home where two other cases were identified last month, state officials said. The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs and Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported the latest case at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, where a 2015 outbreak of the disease killed 12 people and sickened more than 50 others. "We're glad the resident is doing well," Illinois Department of Veterans'... Читать дальше...

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Voters are challenging the election of a man previously convicted of forgery in California to a city council seat in Colorado. Eddie Mirick was elected to the Greeley City Council Nov. 7, a few days after the Greeley Tribune reported he had pleaded guilty to felony forgery in San Diego County nearly 40 years ago. Opponents went to court Tuesday to contest his election because the city charter prohibits anyone with a felony conviction from serving on the council. Mirick says the felony was later converted to a misdemeanor. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators used their majority to advance two of President Donald Trump's picks for key environmental posts over the objections of Democrats who say the nominees are unfit for office. The Environment and Public Works Committee voted along party lines Wednesday to send the nominations of Kathleen Hartnett White and Andrew Wheeler for votes before the full Senate. White is an ardent champion of fossil fuels nominated to chair the White House's Council on Environmental Quality. Читать дальше...

ANN ARBOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The members of Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, silently filed into the chapel. Within minutes, they were singing — first in unison, then in a transfixing, layered harmony that reverberated off the marble floors, wood-paneled walls and cathedral ceiling. The evening prayer service was intended for no audience but the Lord they have taken vows to serve. Still, The Chapel at the Motherhouse on the rolling grounds of the Catholic order's campus outside Ann Arbor... Читать дальше...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Latest on rulings at the U.N. war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (all times local): 4:35 p.m. The Croatian prime minister has confirmed the death of a convicted Bosnian Croat war criminal, offering condolences to the man's family. Andrej Plenkovic said at a press conference that "we have all unfortunately witnessed his act by which he took his own life." Plenkovic says Slobodan Praljak's action reflects the "deep moral injustice" done to six Bosnian Croats... Читать дальше...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police say two detectives were injured when a distracted driver rear-ended their car. The crash happened Tuesday night on Interstate 43. Police say the driver who caused the accident remained on the scene after the crash. It was unclear how he has distracted. The detectives were treated and released from a hospital. Police are still investigating the crash.

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to Myanmar (all times local): 9:20 p.m. Myanmar's Catholic Church is defending leader Aung San Suu Kyi and casting doubt on the veracity of reports about "ethnic cleansing" of Rohingya Muslims by the military in northern Rakhine state. Bishop John Hsane Hgyi suggested that reports of atrocities being committed are not "reliable" or "authoritative" and that those who are criticizing Myanmar's response to a complex situation should "go into the... Читать дальше...

Giants 4, Thunderbirds 3 (OT) First Period 1. Seattle, Andrusiak 12 (Tyszka, Philp) 1:42. 2. Vancouver, Barfoot 2 (McNabb) 10:52. Penalties — Benson Van (tripping) 12:09; Philp Sea (slashing) 15:53. Second Period 3. Seattle, Tyszka 3 (Moilanen, Volcan) 8:33. Penalties — Scott Van (delay of game) 0:40; Skeoch Van (tripping) 12:08; Watts Van (holding) 15:48. Third Period 4. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — A soft-spoken wealthy Turkish-Iranian gold trader has begun testifying at a New York trial as prosecutors try to prove he helped Iran evade U.S. economic sanctions. Reza Zarrab, wearing tan scrubs, testified Wednesday morning as a key witness against Turkish banker Mehmet Hakan Atilla. Court papers show Zarrab pleaded guilty last month to bank fraud, money laundering and other charges as part of a deal to testify. Prosecutors say Zarrab and Atilla laundered Iranian oil money in violation... Читать дальше...

RIVERDALE, Utah (AP) — Authorities in Utah are looking for a man and his 2-year-old daughter who went missing after they were involved in a vehicle crash near Ogden. Riverdale Police Lt. Casey Warren told KSL-TV in Salt Lake City (http://tinyurl.com/yczsnvpu ) their family is concerned about the pair's safety because both have medical conditions that "require ongoing attention." Warren says Josh Stinger and his daughter, Gabby, were involved in the crash Tuesday morning. He says Stinger spoke with officers... Читать дальше...

GARDNER, Kan. (AP) — A judge has found sufficient evidence for a woman to be tried in the death of her fiance's 2-year-old daughter. The Kansas City Star reports that 25-year-old Lindsey Thomasson entered a not guilty plea after she was bound over for trial Tuesday on a charge of first-degree murder. Prosecutors allege that Presley Porting died of child abuse in February in Gardner. A trial date could be set at her next court appearance in January. Thomasson is jailed on $2 million bond. ___ Information from... Читать дальше...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The fall harvest in South Dakota is nearly wrapped up after another week of unseasonably warm weather. The federal Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that the sunflower harvest is 94 percent complete, the sorghum harvest is 95 percent done and the corn harvest is 97 percent complete. The state's winter wheat crop is rated 62 percent fair, good or excellent. In the ranching community, pasture and range conditions are rated 55 percent poor or very poor. Stock... Читать дальше...

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police say gunmen have opened fire at the main gate of a Shiite mosque in the capital Islamabad killing a worshipper and wounding three others. Senior officer Mohammad Ashraf says worshippers came under attack Wednesday when they were leaving Babul Ilm mosque after evening prayers. He said witnesses saw two gunmen flee the scene on a motorcycle after shooting a volley of bullets. Dr. Altaf Hussain at Islamabad's main hospital said one victim was brought in dead and another is critical. Читать дальше...