Новости за 04.09.2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a swipe at John Kerry, after the former secretary of state did not rule out a 2020 Democratic presidential bid. Trump tweeted Monday: "I see that John Kerry, the father of the now terminated Iran deal, is thinking of running for President. I should only be so lucky - although the field that is currently assembling looks really good - FOR ME!" Kerry was asked on CBS Sunday if he would run in 2020 and did not rule it out. He said that he was "really... Читать дальше...

BERLIN — German politicians called on domestic intelligence officials to place the nationalist Alternative for Germany party under surveillance on suspicion of undermining the country’s constitution, as it stokes resentments against immigrants and Chancellor Angela Merkel’s immigration policies. The call came from members of the Social Democrats, part of the governing coalition, as well as the opposition Greens and some members of Merkel’s own Christian Democrats. There had been previous demands for surveillance of Alternative for Germany... Читать дальше...

SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — The federal government is helping to put 2,000 smoke detectors in Saginaw homes. U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee says the Saginaw Fire Department is getting roughly $23,000 from the Department of Homeland Security. The grant comes a year after the fire department received federal money to install 1,300 carbon monoxide detectors. Kildee says a working smoke alarm saves lives. He says the carbon monoxide detectors already have detected dangerous levels of smoke and gas. Saginaw Fire Chief... Читать дальше...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say a man was fatally shot during a gunfight stemming from a legal dispute over a mobile home in eastern Arkansas. The St. Francis County sheriff's office says 52-year-old Donald Dishon died after being shot multiple times Sunday. Forty-five-year-old Travis Pulliam was booked into jail on first degree battery. Authorities say the charges are likely to be upgraded since Dishon died. Authorities say Dishon had purchased the home from Pulliam but Pulliam recently regained it through court proceedings. Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — More than two dozen libraries across Illinois will receive grants to teach middle and high school students how to use the latest technology. Secretary of State Jesse White, who also serves as the state librarian, announced the some $525,000 in Project Next Generation grants. The program provides funding for libraries to offer after-school programs with access to computers, software and other technology. Mentors are hired to help students. White says the program, which is aimed at helping at-risk students... Читать дальше...