Новости за 10.01.2018

An Amtrak train hit and killed a person early Wednesday morning in Richmond, the first of three collisions involving trains in the Bay Area over a six-hour period. Also on Wednesday morning, a 33-year-old man in Emeryville survived being struck by a different Amtrak train while a vehicle in Burlingame was crushed by a Caltrain, officials said. An Amtrak train traveling from Suisun City to Oakland hit and killed an unidentified person at 4 a.m. at a track crossing at 22nd Street in Richmond, said Lt. Читать дальше...

The fourth annual Black Comix Art Festival returns to San Francisco and is packed with events from film screenings to youth activities, conversations with popular artists and more. One attraction of note is an artist demonstration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the de Young Museum (50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) led by Robert Love, creator of “Alpha Girl.” All festival events, which run through Monday, Jan. 15, at various city venues, are free and open to the public. ... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump, Congress and immigration (all times local): 3:35 p.m. President Donald Trump says any immigration deal he signs must include funding for his promised Southern border wall. Trump said during a joint press conference with Norway's prime minister that funding must be part of legislation aimed at protecting hundreds of thousands of young people who were brought to the country illegally as children. He says, "We need the wall" and that "without the... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cubans are proud of their cigars and rum. So it made sense that Cuban leader Raul Castro provided more than $2,000 worth of his nation's most famous consumer products and other items to Barack Obama, his family and a top aide during the former U.S. president's final two years in office, according to federal documents posted online on Wednesday. The gifts were apparently aimed at celebrating Obama's rapprochement with Cuba, which included an easing of the U.S. ban on importing Cuban liquor and tobacco. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — Facing accusations by an actress and a filmmaker over alleged sexual misconduct, James Franco said on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday the things he’s heard aren’t accurate but he supports people coming out “because they didn’t have a voice for so long.” Franco’s appearance came hours after The New York Times canceled a public event scheduled Wednesday that was intended to feature “The Disaster Artist” director and star and his brother and co-star, Dave Franco... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on investigations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election (all times local): 3:35 p.m. President Donald Trump says it "seems unlikely" that he'll give an interview in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign. Trump says during a joint news conference with the prime minister of Norway that "we'll see what happens" on whether he'll provide an interview to Mueller's team. The special counsel's team... Читать дальше...

It didn’t take long for Hollywood to realize it had something with Chris Hemsworth, but Australia held on to this star-in-the-making for years. The Wrap takes a look at the short-yet-productive career of the only man who could rival Hugh Jackman for pure Aussie star power. Guinevere Jones (2002) Thor wasn’t the first mythical figure Hemsworth got to play. His first screen appearance came courtesy of the Australian fantasy series “Guinevere Jones,” in which he appeared as the legendary King Arthur for a handful of episodes. Читать дальше...

ALBANY, N.Y. — The military veterans playing cards in the Albany County jail wear the same orange uniforms as everyone else, with “INMATE” printed down the legs. But their service offers one distinct privilege: a special cell block where they can work through problems they often share, such as substance use and post-traumatic stress disorder. “It’s not just us and our thoughts all day,” says 31-year-old Navy veteran James Gibson, who was serving a 60-day criminal contempt sentence. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says it 'seems unlikely' he'll give an interview in Mueller investigation, says, 'I'll see what happens'

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — William Carey University has received a $20,000 grant to help provide new teachers in Meridian. WDAM-TV reports the money comes from the Phil Hardin Foundation and will cover tuition for about 10 students who already have a bachelor's degree in another field to take courses required to get an alternate route teaching license. WCU will cover the tuition costs of additional students. The grant will help expand a campaign called Teach Meridian. A meeting for those interested... Читать дальше...

Blair Kohan has been selected as the newest member of global talent and literary agency UTA’s board of directors, the company announced Wednesday. Kohan, a longtime partner, is the second woman to join the board, alongside Tracey Jacobs, who was the first woman to join the board for any Hollywood agency. Other board members include UTA Chairman Jim Berkus, CEO Jeremy Zimmer, Co-Presidents David Kramer and Jay Sures, co-founder Peter Benedek and Matt Rice. Also Read: UTA Drops Danny Masterson Amid... Читать дальше...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The lawyer for Minnesota basketball standout Reggie Lynch says Lynch "categorically denies" allegations of sexual misconduct lodged against him by two women. Attorney Ryan Pacyga said at a news conference Wednesday that the 23-year-old senior center never had sexual contact with either woman. The university's equal opportunity office recommended Lynch's expulsion Jan. 3 after finding him responsible for sexual misconduct in an alleged assault off campus April 7, 2016. The office... Читать дальше...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Dolly Parton has discarded "Dixie" from the name of a popular dinner show. From now on, the attraction will simply be known as Dolly Parton's Stampede. Parton said in a statement that the name change was spurred by changing attitudes and "will remove any confusion or concerns about our shows" as the company that operates the attraction expands into new markets. World Choice Investments LLC currently operates the Stampede dinner show for Parton in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri. Читать дальше...

NUEVA YORK (AP) — Luego que surgieran en redes sociales denuncias de supuesta conducta sexual inapropiada contra James Franco, el actor dijo al presentador Stephen Colbert que "las cosas que escucho en Twitter no son certeras”. Las acusaciones contra Franco se desataron en parte por su triunfo como mejor actor en una comedia o musical el domingo en los Globos de Oro por su película “The Disaster Artist”. En la ceremonia Franco llevó un prendedor en apoyo a la iniciativa “Time’s Up” por la igualdad de género en Hollywood.

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A spokesman for Warsaw's Chopin airport says a propeller plane made a safe emergency landing there.

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The spruce tree destined to serve as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was carefully selected from a Montana forest and hauled across the country in a special truck to preserve its freshness. The 79-foot-tall (24-meter-tall) tree, which was lit up last month during a ceremony with congressional members, had its own website and social media presence. Now, some Montana companies hope to keep its fame alive by trucking it back home so it can be used to help rebuild a historic chalet... Читать дальше...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford is ready to get married again. Nearly eight years after divorcing then-Gov. Mark Sanford, who had publicly admitted an affair with a woman in Argentina, Jenny Sanford posted a picture Tuesday of herself with her fiance on Instagram with the caption "...Yes!" Jenny Sanford told The Post and Courier of Charleston she will marry investment banker Andy McKay this spring. She says they have dated for 15 months. Jenny Sanford says they... Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade Wed.: OpenHighLowSettleChg.WHEAT5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushelMar432¼435431½434¼+2May445448444½447¾+2½Jul457½461456¾460½+3Sep471¼474½470¾474¼+3Dec489½492½488¾492½+3¼Mar502505502505+3¼May512+3¼Jul511513¼511513¼+2½Sep523½+2½Dec540+2½Mar547¼+1¾May547+2Jul547¾+2Est. sales 104,895. Tue.'s sales 1,116,340Tue.'s open int 529,023CORN5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushelMar348¾350348349May357358356¼357—¼Jul365366¼364½365—½Sep373¼374372½373—½Dec382¼383½382382¾+¼Mar391½393391½392¼+¼May398½399¼

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — An Everett lawyer has been arrested in what police describe as an attempted bank robbery last month. The Daily Herald reports that Richard Evan Kriger had a fake beard, dark glasses and gloves when he showed up at a Banner Bank branch Dec. 13, with a note demanding tens of thousands of dollars. Court documents say Kriger surrendered when police converged on the bank. Investigators said he gave a convoluted story that a troubled relative who was outside the bank would start shooting... Читать дальше...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on proposals to increase educational funding in New Mexico (all times local): 1:20 p.m. A New Mexico state senator is sponsoring legislation to raise taxes on tobacco products to increase funding to public education. Democratic Sen. Howie Morales of Silver City announced Wednesday a bill that would increase the price of a pack of cigarettes by $1.50 and impose an equivalent tax on cigars, chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes. Any increase in revenue would go toward operations... Читать дальше...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on the Toyota-Mazda factory going to Alabama (all times local): 2 p.m. Japanese automakers Toyota and Mazda are building a joint-venture auto plant in Alabama. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and company executives made the announcement in a Wednesday news conference. Alabama and North Carolina were finalists for the plant that will eventually employ about 4,000 people. It will be able to build 300,000 vehicles per year and will produce the Toyota Corolla compact car for North America and a new small SUV from Mazda... Читать дальше...

Q: My companion and I had confirmed reservations from Florence, Italy, to London earlier this year on a British Airways flight operated by Vueling Airlines. When we arrived at the airport in Florence in plenty of time for the 2:05 p.m. flight, an airline representative told us we might not be permitted to board the flight or that it might be canceled because wind conditions restricted the number of passengers the plane could accommodate, and might prevent the plane from taking off. ... Читать дальше...

Chris Botti kicked off his six-night residency at SFJazz Center on Tuesday, Jan. 9, marking his fourth year at the venue — and boy, was it a celebration. The Grammy-winning trumpeter and his band (for which Menlo Park native Taylor Eigsti plays the piano) ran through standards and pop hits, performing them anew — and sometimes in the crowd — for a get-on-your-feet concert that had fans clapping and singing along with vocalist Sy Smith, who joined Botti onstage for a couple of tunes. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Norway's prime minister bonded over economic ties and military might on Wednesday as the two leaders joined together for talks expected to focus on security issues and jobs. Trump's meeting with Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the White House was the first foreign leader visit with the president in 2018. Seated in the Oval Office, Trump noted that Norway has been a strong consumer of U.S.-built military equipment, including the F-35 aircraft. "Norway is a great customer... Читать дальше...

“Intent to Destroy,” by veteran documentarian Joe Berlinger, is a curious hybrid. It’s partly an account of the Armenian Genocide of the early 20th century and the ongoing efforts of the Turkish government to deny it, and partly a look at attempts to make films about the massacres, including the big-budget 2016 drama “The Promise.” The compression of these matters makes for a sometimes awkward fit, but the historical subject is of such importance that the film deserves viewing, especially... Читать дальше...