Новости за 06.03.2018

NEW YORK (AP) — Target is increasing the minimum hourly pay to $12 starting this spring, the second increase in a matter of months, while accelerating its reinvention plan to make the discounter more competitive in the age of Amazon. The discounter's moves, announced at its annual investor meeting in Minneapolis, where the company is based, come as its ambitious plan to make itself over is driving more people to its stores and its website. But the cost of such a massive overhaul, along with its pay increases... Читать дальше...

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A teenage student at a southern Utah high school has been charged with bringing a homemade bomb to the school that was discovered in a backpack emitting smoke and prompted an evacuation, police said Tuesday. The boy was arrested Monday night after Pine View High School in the city of St. George was evacuated for two hours that afternoon while the FBI and a bomb squad investigated. Police declined to identify the arrested teen or give his age. Authorities also said the teen... Читать дальше...

The first rule of driving a getaway car: Make sure there's gas in the tank.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — In a story March 5, The Associated Press referred to Auschwitz as a concentration camp in Poland. The story should have explained that Auschwitz was a Nazi-run death camp in German-occupied Poland. A new version of the story is below: Holocaust survivor slams 'demeaning' US airport body search A Holocaust survivor who said she was subjected to a body search by U.S. Transportation Security Administration agents says the agency has contacted her and wants to avoid future conflicts ALBUQUERQUE... Читать дальше...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill that would allow for displaying "In God We Trust" placards in Wyoming public school classrooms and state government buildings is advancing through the state Legislature. The Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee approved House Bill 133 Tuesday on a 4-1 vote. It now goes to the full House for floor debate. It has already passed the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Republican Rep. Cheri Steinmetz, of Lingle. Under the bill, placards donated... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says North Korea 'seems to be acting positively' on idea of giving up nuclear weapons.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill barring public colleges and universities from requiring that students buy meal plans even if they have dietary restrictions. The bill approved Tuesday would allow students with medical documentation of food allergies, food sensitivities or medical dietary issues to forgo on-campus dining plans. Proponents say the goal is to protect students from having to pay for food they can't eat. Some lawmakers said that the change could hurt schools financially. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's new tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum (all times local): 2:30 p.m. The Republican chairman of the Senate Finance Committee is telling President Donald Trump he's concerned that proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports would "undermine" the tax cuts Congress recently passed. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, says history has demonstrated repeatedly that consumers ultimately bear the burden of tariffs. Hatch says in a letter to Trump he... Читать дальше...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ferguson, Missouri, is making progress toward racial reforms but risks falling behind if additional staff isn't hired to implement new policies, the court-appointed monitor overseeing the city's agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice told a federal judge Tuesday. Monitor Natashia Tidwell, a Boston attorney, told U.S. District Judge Catherine Perry that new police and municipal court policies are being established, but putting change into practice is happening too slowly. "We... Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on primary day in Texas (all times local): 1:15 p.m. A congressman who has launched a longshot bid to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is generating excitement for Democrats voting in the Texas primary election. Voting Tuesday morning in Dallas, 64-year-old Bonnie Kobilansky said she thinks Beto O'Rourke is "a good guy" and was excited to cast her vote for him. She says she wants to see change in the government, adding "that starts at the local level, the state level." Twenty-seven-year-old Katie Newsome... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story Feb. 27 about Amber Alerts, The Associated Press included an outdated and incorrect figure on the number of tribes that would be given access to funding under a bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would provide 573 tribes with access to funding.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has welcomed Sweden's prime minister to the White House. Speaking with Prime Minister Stefan Löfven in the Oval Office, Trump says the relationship is "strong" and the countries are working closely on countering terrorism and other issues. The White House has said the two will discuss trade and security during Tuesday's meetings. Trump will also meet with Swedish business representatives. The Swedish visit comes after Trump announced new tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum... Читать дальше...

Gotta give The Rock credit; he has a sense of humor about his failures. Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reacted to receiving a Razzie award for last year’s “Baywatch,” saying he “humbly and graciously” accepts it. In a video recorded Sunday — coincidentally the day of the actual Oscars — Johnson even managed to find a “cool thing” about receiving the anti-honor. Also Read: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Says He Has 'No Plans' to Make Another 'Journey' Movie “But here’s the cool thing ... Читать дальше...

In this post I'm following up on a Southwest Airlines flight cancellation and airline compensation nightmare a reader experienced last month. Here's the update...and conclusion

Emma Watson has heard the siren of the grammar police, and she responded in the best way. The “Beauty and the Beast” star sported a temporary tattoo in support of the Time’s Up movement for the Oscars Vanity Fair after party on Sunday, but unfortunately it was missing a very important apostrophe. “Fake tattoo proofreading position available,” she said on Twitter Monday after being corrected countless times. “Experience with apostrophes a must.” Fake tattoo proofreading position available. Experience with apostrophes a must.

Because of Becca's privacy settings, it's impossible to say how much money she's been sent. But we are all the richer for the wealth of insults people fired at Arie in their messages accompanying the donations.

Fresno native Bekah Martinez may have lost "The Bachelor," but she's winning social media.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi senators have passed a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Senators voted 35-14 Tuesday to pass House Bill 1510. It was being held for the possibility of more debate, sending it back to the House. If it becomes law, the measure would be the earliest ban in the nation. The move comes as abortion opponents nationwide are probing whether the U.S. Supreme Court will approve laws that limit abortion before a fetus is viable outside the womb. The... Читать дальше...

O.J. Simpson said he remembers grabbing the knife that killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in a preview for a new special featuring footage from a 2006 interview with Judith Regan. “It’s not easy to discuss,” Simpson said of the events of June 12, 1994, in the latest preview. “This is hypothetical,” he continued. “I remember I grabbed the knife, I do remember that portion.” Also Read: Newly Unearthed OJ Simpson Interview About Ex-Wife's Murder to Air on Fox (Video) “Where are the bloody clothes? Читать дальше...

MONROE, La. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has confirmed a state court judge, Terry Doughty, to serve as a federal judge in Louisiana. The Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to confirm Doughty as a district court judge for the Western District of Louisiana. President Donald Trump nominated him for the seat in August. U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said in a statement Tuesday that Doughty is "highly qualified" and was confirmed with "strong bipartisan support." Doughty is a state judge for the 5th Judicial District Court... Читать дальше...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's House has spiked a proposal that would have prevented convicted domestic abusers from owning guns. House GOP members voted 39-31 on Tuesday to prevent the measure from moving to the Senate after critics argued the bill infringed upon the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. A recent opinion from the Idaho Attorney General's office countered HB 585 did not violate constitutional rights. Twenty Republican members joined the House's 11 Democratic members in support.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A 43-year-old Utah man who was acquitted of murder and robbery charges in the 2015 death of man run over by trailer during a dispute has been placed on probation for obstruction of justice and trespassing. The Deseret News reported Monday Jay Richard Urry of Taylorsville was ordered last week to complete three years of probation and 100 hours of community service. He was given credit for the 25 months he'd spent in jail since his arrest. Urry was one of three people charged... Читать дальше...

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania casino executive already serving a prison sentence in a money laundering case has been charged with conspiring to rig a $10,000 Easter egg drawing almost four years ago. Fifty-two-year-old Robert Pellegrini, former vice president of player development at Mohegan Sun Casino, is charged with theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy. Prosecutors in Luzerne County allege that he and two other former employees conspired with another man to rig selection of the April 2014 sweepstakes. Читать дальше...

03-06-18 12:48,By The Associated Press Here are the latest, unofficial returns from Texas by county in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on primary day in Texas (all times local): 12:30 p.m. Some Republicans voting in the Texas Republican primary say they're concerned about proposals calling for restrictions on firearms sales. Jynelle Mikula, who voted in the GOP primary Tuesday at a Houston elementary school, says assault-style weapons and bump stocks shouldn't be sold to the public. But she's concerned the debate in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at a Florida high school could lead to the confiscation... Читать дальше...