Новости за 28.04.2018

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The chief prosecutor for the Santa Fe area says a man accused of killing a 13-year-old boy who endured years of abuse is dead as a result of what preliminarily appears to have been an apparent suicide. District Attorney Marco Serna says 42-year-old Thomas Wayne Ferguson was found dead in custody Saturday morning. He was awaiting trial on murder and multiple other charges in the January death of Jeremiah Valencia. Serna said Ferguson avoided justice but that his office will "continue... Читать дальше...

VANADZOR, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's ruling party says it will not put forward a candidate for prime minister to keep from exacerbating the country's political crisis. Armenian lawmakers are scheduled to meet Tuesday to vote on a replacement for Serzh Sargsyan, who resigned Monday amid massive street demonstrations over his selection as prime minister. But so far, the only candidate put forward is opposition lawmaker Nikola Pashinian, who spearheaded the anti-government protests that prompted Sargsyan to step down. Читать дальше...

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina couple who authorities have long connected to the disappearance of a woman five years ago have been indicted on another charge. Online court records show a Horry County grand jury charged Sidney and Tammy Moorer with conspiracy to commit kidnapping on Friday. Prosecutors say they can't give any details about the new charges because there is a gag order on the case. Authorities have said the Moorers were involved in the disappearance of 20-year-old Heather Elvis in 2013. Читать дальше...

SEATTLE (AP) — Police in Seattle say they're investigating after a person was hit and killed by a train. Police say the person sitting on the tracks was struck just before midnight Friday by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train. Police say the person died at the scene. The person's name hasn't been released, and train traffic has resumed.

Univision CEO Randy Falco, who announced plans to retire by year’s end, has signaled more upheaval and layoffs are in the media company’s future. “As part of our continuing efforts, we have made the very difficult decision to reduce personnel across the company,” Falco wrote in a memo to staff obtained by TheWrap. “We know that disruption is required to transform this business into a company that will not only exist but continue to thrive in the future.” In recent weeks, the company has lost CFO... Читать дальше...

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The owner of an abandoned Nevada mine has suspended the normal bottled water deliveries it's been providing neighbors since tests in 2004 confirmed a plume of groundwater contaminated area wells. The move outlined in emails obtained by The Associated Press comes two months after federal regulators backed off plans to add the mine to a list of the most toxic U.S. Superfund sites. A Native American tribe suing the mine's owner, Atlantic Richfield, says its decision underscores fears... Читать дальше...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police in Des Moines are investigating a fatal shooting on the city's east side. Des Moines police say in a news release that the shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. Friday. Officers responding to the area where the shooting was reported found a man already dead at the scene. Police have not released the victim's name. No arrests had been reported by late Saturday morning. Officials say it is Des Moines' third homicide this year.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Army National Guard is participating in the effort to mark the expected first day of Ramadan. The Star Tribune reports that when Guard leaders hold their annual training camp next month, they will be displaying a lawn sign with the words "To Our Muslim Neighbors: Blessed Ramadan." The signs are part of the Blessed Ramadan campaign launched by Minnesota Council of Churches three years ago. Signs will be going up at several thousand churches, individual homes and educational centers across the nation. Читать дальше...

JetBlue plans changes to its California service; Delta and Korean expand code-sharing; United starts a seasonal SFO-Europe route; Iberia comes to SFO and Icelandair expands there; Air Canada adds a SFO route; Qantas changes aircraft on some U.S. routes next winter; and a new low-cost transatlantic competitor starts flying to the East Coast

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Teachers in Arizona, Colorado and elsewhere across the country have marched in a push for more funding, but in New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing about $283 million in new school aid and says that kind of pushback won't happen on his watch. The protests and strikes stem from teachers' calls for higher pay and more resources and have in some states resulted in concessions from Republican officials who had been reluctant to raise taxes to finance greater funding. But New... Читать дальше...

HARRISONVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Authorities in western Missouri say human remains have been found in a wooded area near Harrisonville. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says in a written release that deputies were called to the area Friday after mushroom hunters discovered the remains. By late Friday night, the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office had confirmed that the remains were human. The sheriff's office says the examiner has not yet determined the sex, race, age or approximate date of the victim's death. Читать дальше...

LONDON (AP) — Sainsbury's, the U.K.'s second-biggest grocery chain, said Saturday it is in advanced discussions about a merger with Walmart Inc.'s British unit, Asda, as retailers adjust to swiftly changing shopping habits. The combination would create Britain's largest supermarket chain, with more than 30 percent of the market, putting it ahead of the current leader, Tesco. J Sainsbury plc, the chain's corporate name, released no other information about the potential deal and said it would make... Читать дальше...

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — Testing has found that there's asbestos nearly everywhere in an abandoned Alamogordo apartment complex, a finding that complicates the city's desire to demolish the dilapidated property. The Alamogordo Daily News reports that City Manager Maggie Paluch says the contractor found asbestos in the Sahara Apartments' flooring, exterior plaster, window glazing and drywall compound. Asbestos increases risks for cancer and other health problems. Paluch says the contractor believes... Читать дальше...

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Immigrant students without legal status in the U.S. believe their personal stories helped finally pass legislation making them eligible for institutional aid at Connecticut-run colleges and universities. The bill passed the House of Representatives on Thursday after five years of lobbying by the students and has already cleared the senate. Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed it Friday afternoon. CT Students for a Dream campaign manager Carolina Bortolleto says the students... Читать дальше...

“Avengers: Infinity War” is off and soaring at the box office, with industry estimates putting the film’s opening day totals at $106 million from a whopping 4,474 screens. That edges the $104 million opening day result for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” and makes Marvel’s massive anniversary crossover only the third film to gross over $100 million on opening day alongside “Last Jedi” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” As has long been expected, “Infinity War” will become the sixth film in box office... Читать дальше...

GREENBUSH, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota company that makes wood-fired home boilers is pushing back on new proposed federal standards to eliminate two-thirds of remaining pollutants in wood smoke. Minnesota Public Radio reports that Central Boiler officials argue the regulations are too much, too soon. The company met the Environmental Protection Agency's 2015 standards that called for as much as a 90 percent reduction in fine particle emissions. The EPA says the microscopic particles in smoke can cause bronchitis... Читать дальше...

MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) — Another Mississippi city is making a big bet on cultural tourism as Meridian opens the $50 million Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience . The institution aims to transcend being a static museum, focusing on live programming and participatory experiences. It opened with a black-tie event Friday, followed by a members-only day Saturday, welcoming the public on Sunday. Among the initial exhibits celebrating Mississippi's artistic heritage are a series of life-like sculptures... Читать дальше...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Experts disagree on the effectiveness of a 14-year-old Illinois program to collect data on the race of motorists stopped by police as debate is underway on whether to continue the collection . Some police officials say it's not worth the time-consuming workload. Jim Kaitschuk (KYET'-shuck) with the Illinois Sheriff's Association wonders if the data prove anything. The law expires in 2019. Chicago Democratic Sen. Kwame Raoul (KWAH'-may rah-OOL") is sponsor of the extension. Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were: 7-5-3-3, Sum It Up: 18 (seven, five, three, three; Sum It Up: eighteen)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were: 2-4-3, Sum It Up: 9 (two, four, three; Sum It Up: nine)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were: 01-04-05-06-07-08-09-12-14-15-17-20 (one, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, twelve, fourteen, fifteen, seventeen, twenty)

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Eighteen Connecticut communities have been awarded the Tree City USA designation, in celebration of Arbor Day. According to a Friday announcement, the special recognition was created by the Arbor Day Foundation in conjunction with state foresters throughout the country. To qualify, communities must meet four established standards. They must have a tree ordinance, qualified leadership running the municipal tree program, a minimum of $2 per capita spent on trees annually and a celebration to mark Arbor Day... Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Pollutants such as phosphorous and polychlorinated biphenyls are contributing to the decimation of freshwater mussel populations in areas like the Bay of Green Bay and the Lower Fox River. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that invasive species are also competing against native mussels and driving down populations. Jesse Weinzinger is a conservation biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He says 24 of the 51 species of freshwater mussels in Wisconsin are either endangered... Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — A man has been fatally injured in a Boston shooting. The Boston Police Department responded to a call for a person shot on Hartford Street in Dorchester shortly around 2:45 a.m. Saturday. Officers found a man in his 30s suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Boston Police Commissioner William Evans says investigators are trying to determine a motive for the attack and is encouraging the public to come forward with any information. No suspects have been arrested. Читать дальше...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Biologists found just a handful of bats this winter in New Hampshire, a sign that a deadly fungus is still taking a toll. In a state that was once the wintering home for thousands of bats, the survey this year found just over two dozen. Much of the blame can be put on the fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome. White-nose has been documented in about 31 states and five Canadian provinces since it first appeared in New York in 2006. The fungus thrives in caves and mines,... Читать дальше...