Новости за 08.01.2018

BEIJING — An oil tanker that caught fire after colliding with a freighter off China’s east coast is at risk of exploding and sinking, Chinese state media reported Monday, as authorities from three countries struggled to find its 32 missing crew members and contain oil spewing from the blazing wreck. State broadcaster China Central Television, citing Chinese officials, reported Monday that none of the 30 Iranians and two Bangladeshis who have been missing since the collision late Saturday have been found. Читать дальше...

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A white Kansas state lawmaker arguing against the legalization of any use of marijuana suggested that it and other drugs were originally outlawed in part because blacks were "basically users" and "responded worst" to the drugs because of their "character makeup — their genetics and that." State Rep. Steve Alford, a 75-year-old Republican from Ulysses, in the west of the state, made the comments Saturday during a public meeting at a hospital in Garden City. The Garden City Telegram... Читать дальше...

From “Labyrinth” to “The Prestige,” David Bowie’s onscreen roles added another dimension to a legendary career. “The Man Who Fell to Earth” Bowie’s first leading role was in 1976’s “The Man Who Fell to Earth” as an alien who comes to Earth to bring water back to his home planet. Bowie later admitted he was abusing cocaine while filming the movie. “The Hunger” Starring alongside Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon, Bowie played a vampire in the 1983 cult classic “The Hunger.” “Merry Christmas Mr. Читать дальше...

The BBC’s China editor has resigned her position in Beijing in protest over what she called a failure to sufficiently address a gap in compensation between men and women at the public broadcaster. Carrie Gracie’s departure is the latest aftershock from the BBC’s forced publication last year of pay levels for its top earners that showed two-thirds of those in the top bracket were men. Presenting the corporation’s flagship “Today” program on Monday alongside John Humphrys... Читать дальше...

Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week, the NBA announced Monday. In leading Golden State to three straight wins last week, Curry averaged 35.3 points on 53.3 percent shooting from the field and 46.2 percent shooting from three-point range, 6.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 33.7 minutes. Curry needed only 30 minutes and 21 shots to pour in a season-high 45 points in Saturday’s win over the Clippers. This is... Читать дальше...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Federal officials said Monday that efforts to fully restore power to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria should get a boost with more work crews and supplies in upcoming weeks. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it is getting its own barge to ship items and that materials it requested several months ago have been manufactured and are finally on their way to the U.S. territory. “We’re doing everything we can to increase the (power... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" (all times local): 3:25 p.m. An attorney for the publisher of "Fire and Fury" says no retraction or apology is coming. President Donald Trump and his supporters have called the book fiction, and Trump attorney Charles J. Harder last week sent a cease-and-desist letter to Henry Holt & Company, threatening legal action. In a response to Harder that was shared with The Associated Press, Elizabeth A. McNamara of... Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the CES technology show in Las Vegas (all times local): 12:35 p.m. The smartphones and other small machines that used to dominate the annual CES gadget show have been overshadowed in recent years by bigger mobile devices: namely, automobiles. Major automakers like Toyota, Kia, Hyundai and Ford have a noticeable presence at this week's tech showcase in Las Vegas, though most save more practical announcements about new cars, trucks and SUVs for the upcoming Detroit auto show. Читать дальше...

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani lashed out at his hard-line opponents Monday, saying the protesters who have shaken Iran in recent weeks objected not just to the bad economy but also to widespread corruption and the clerical government’s restrictive policies on personal conduct and freedoms. “One cannot force one’s lifestyle on the future generations,” Rouhani said, in remarks reported by the ISNA news agency. “The problem is that we want two generations after us to live the way... Читать дальше...

Five months ago, speaking off the cuff at his golf club in New Jersey, Donald Trump warned North Korea that if it continued to threaten the United States, “they will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen.” The words, in their alliteration and biblical-sounding import, were meant to instill shock and demand respect. They certainly did the former, frightening millions into thinking that nuclear annihilation was something this man could cavalierly contemplate.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Storms brought rare rain to California on Monday and increased the risk of mudslides in fire-ravaged communities, driving property owners to stack sandbags in devastated northern wine country and authorities to order evacuations farther south for towns below hillsides burned by the state's largest-ever wildfire. Forecasters issued a flash flood watch for parts for Sonoma and Mendocino counties north of San Francisco and warned that heavy rainfall could trigger mudslides in those areas devastated by October wildfires. Читать дальше...

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the stabbing of a Los Angeles County sheriff's detective (all times local): 12:30 p.m. A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is accused of stabbing a Los Angeles County sheriff's detective at a fast food restaurant in Santa Clarita. Sheriff's spokeswoman Nicole Nishida says the suspect was taken into custody shortly before noon Monday after about a manhunt that lasted about two hours. She says the suspect approached the detective... Читать дальше...

CALAIS, Vt. (AP) — Three: That is the number of kindergartners expected to attend Calais Elementary School when August rolls around. It's why the School Board has been wrestling with what to do about an undersized class of undersized students, and why members at least briefly considered exploring a limited alliance with their counterparts in neighboring East Montpelier. A meeting between the two boards to discuss the possibility of kindergartners from Calais attending East Montpelier Elementary School... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow está comprometida con el productor de televisión Brad Falchuk. La actriz de 45 años y gurú de estilo de vida anunció su compromiso el lunes por la mañana con un adelanto en Instagram de la que será la portada de su revista Goop. En ella ambos parecen abrazados en una fotografía en blanco y negro. La actriz usó un emoji de anillo de diamante como pie de foto. Falchuk cocreó la serie de televisión "Glee" con Ryan Murphy. El productor de 46 años y Paltrow tienen una relación desde hace unos cuatro años. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on storms in California (all times local): 12:05 p.m. Officials say about 21,000 people have been evacuated from neighborhoods beneath hillsides made bare by California's largest-ever wildfire and other recent blazes as a brewing winter storm raises fears of flash floods and debris flows. Robert Lewin, director of the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, is urging residents of Summerland, Carpinteria and Montecito to leave by midday Monday. The hillside... Читать дальше...

BEIRUT — Syrian government forces captured 14 villages on Monday as they advanced on the largest rebel-held enclave in the country’s north amid a wave of air strikes. Syrian government forces and their allies have been on the offensive since late October in Hama and Idlib provinces, capturing nearly 100 villages from insurgent groups, including the al Qaeda-linked Levant Liberation Committee. The offensive intensified on Christmas Day after reinforcements were brought in from other parts of Syria. Читать дальше...

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut prison officials say an inmate who escaped from a medium security prison this weekend has a tattoo on his neck that reads, "Time Waits For No One." Jerry Mercado, 25, of Hartford, did not wait to finish serving the final year of his three-year sentence on a burglary conviction, authorities said. Mercado may have stowed away in the undercarriage of a garbage truck or state vehicle to make his escape from the Carl Robinson Correctional Institution, Scott Semple, the... Читать дальше...

A federal judge in Las Vegas on Monday dismissed charges against Cliven Bundy and his sons who had been accused of leading an armed standoff against federal land managers. Judge Gloria Navarro of U.S. District Court said the government’s missteps in withholding evidence against the three Bundy family members and a supporter, Ryan Payne, were so grave that the indictment against them would be dismissed. Navarro declared a mistrial last month in the case, stemming... Читать дальше...

Warriors forward Kevin Durant has been ruled out of Monday night’s game against Denver at Oracle Arena. The five players previously listed as probable on the injury report — Omri Casspi (hip contusion), Stephen Curry (left knee soreness), Draymond Green (right knee soreness), Andre Iguodala (left knee and hip soreness) and Shaun Livingston (hip tightness) — have been cleared to play. Durant tweaked his calf in the first quarter of Wednesday’s win over Dallas... Читать дальше...

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on the opening day of the Kansas Legislature's annual session (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Kansas lawmakers have opened their annual session facing a court mandate to boost spending on public schools. When the House convened Monday afternoon, Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr. told members he is excited to get to work. But there appears to be little appetite in the GOP-controlled Legislature to either raise taxes or cut spending elsewhere to provide more money for public schools. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced Monday that it will investigate a water pipeline break that added to weather-related delays at Kennedy International Airport and will “hold all responsible parties accountable.” The agency said delays persisted Monday, the day after a water pipe that feeds a sprinkler system in the privately operated Terminal 4 broke, causing water to flood the terminal and significantly disrupt operations. Port Authority... Читать дальше...

Daniel Smith-Rowsey, a film historian and adjunct professor at St. Mary's College in Moraga, was in the midst of a Skype interview with Al-Jazeera English when the live broadcast took a sudden turn. His five-year-old son, Rainier, walked in. Adorableness, as one may expect, ensued in abundance.

Daniel Smith-Rowsey, a film historian and adjunct professor at St. Mary's College in Moraga, was in the midst of a Skype interview with Al-Jazeera English when the live broadcast took a sudden turn. His five-year-old son, Rainier, walked in. Adorableness, as one may expect, ensued in abundance.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers in November ran up nearly $28 billion in new debt on their credit cards and in new student, auto and other loans, a sign of growing confidence in the economy. The Federal Reserve said Monday that consumer borrowing grew 8.8 percent, the most in more than two years, to $3.83 trillion. The Fed's monthly consumer credit report does not cover home mortgages or any other loans secured by real estate such as home equity loans. Americans are increasingly confident in the... Читать дальше...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will take center stage as she gives her first State of the State address since being catapulted to the governor's office nine months ago. Ivey will give the traditional Tuesday night speech from the Alabama Capitol on the opening day of the 2018 legislative session. Lawmakers return to Montgomery Tuesday to begin a session under the backdrop of an election year. The governor will lay out her agenda with initiatives for education, rural infrastructure and prisons. Читать дальше...