Новости за 11.12.2018

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — When the last African elephant at the Johannesburg Zoo lost her male companion to illness in September, some people said 39-year-old Lammie should be sent to a bigger sanctuary so she wouldn't spend her final years alone. The debate is particularly sensitive because the world's biggest land mammal is known for intelligence, strong social bonds and even the ability to grieve. The zoo now says Lammie is staying, and that a search for a new mate is underway. The case of Lammie, born in the zoo... Читать дальше...

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Delegates to a U.N. conference are laying out commitments to fight people trafficking and boost economic opportunities in the wake of pledging to cooperate on safe, orderly and humane migration. Day two of the meeting in Marrakech, Morocco, on Tuesday comes a day after 164 countries adopted by acclamation the Global Compact on Migration, but with the notable absence of some countries including the United States. High-level government envoys including German Chancellor Angela Merkel... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Google's CEO faces a grilling from U.S. lawmakers on how the web search giant handled an alarming data breach and whether it may bend to Chinese government censorship demands. CEO Sundar Pichai's appearance Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee comes after he angered members of a Senate panel in September by declining their invitation to testify about foreign governments' manipulation of online services to sway U.S. elections. Pichai's no-show at that hearing was marked by... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK CITY (AP) — Columbia University has denounced a "racially charged incident" after a video went viral showing a white student shouting at a group of minority students that, "White people are the best thing to ever happen to the world." University officials released a statement Sunday, calling the footage "alarming" and said it featured "painful language" being used against minority students. The school says it is investigating the incident, which took place on campus early Sunday morning. Читать дальше...

WHL Scoring Leaders GAPtsB. Leason, PA283664T. Fix-Wolansky, EDM214162J. Blichfeld, POR263056C. Glass, POR124254B. Hagel, RD213051T. Langan, MJ212950S. Mattheos, BDN232144N. Henry, LET152944C. Dewar, EVT232043R. Woods, SPO232043K. Dach, SAS142842D. Cozens, LET162541T. Smith, SPO33639J. Leschyshyn, LET191938M. Kastelic, CGY221436N. Gregor, PA142236J. Almeida, MJ63036P. Krebs, KTN122335K. Topping, KEL122335T. Ross, LET171734J. Hamblin, MH151934N. Yaremko, TC142034R. Sutter, EVT112334Z. Franklin, KAM171633J. Читать дальше...

The band was back together. Finally. On Monday, the Warriors were, at last, their complete selves. For the first time in five weeks. Draymond Green? Check. Stephen Curry? Yep. Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson? Present and accounted for. “It’s good to get back to who we are,” Green said. Four All-Stars. On the floor together. The ones who went 8-8 when one or more were missing. And 10-1 when they all played together. Make that 11-1, after a let-the-good-times-roll kind of night at Oracle and a 116-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Читать дальше...

Dear Abby: My husband and I have three wonderful grandchildren who live with our daughter and son-in-law in another state. Our daughter will not allow us to take the children out to lunch, shopping, for ice cream or anywhere without the parents coming with us. The kids are 7 and 3-year-old twins. When we are in the house playing on the floor with them, our daughter is right there with us. When we go outside to play, she is also there watching. When I have asked her why she won’t let us take the children out... Читать дальше...

The band was back together. Finally. On Monday, the Warriors were, at last, their complete selves. For the first time in five weeks. Draymond Green? Check. Stephen Curry? Yep. Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson? Present and accounted for. “It’s good to get back to who we are,” Green said. Four All-Stars. On the floor together. The ones who went 8-8 when one or more were missing. And 10-1 when they all played together. Make that 11-1, after a let-the-good-times-roll kind of night at Oracle and a 116-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Читать дальше...

On consecutive third-quarter possessions Monday night, as the Warriors struggled to shake Minnesota in a mostly disjointed game, Draymond Green vividly illustrated his value. First, he retrieved a loose ball in the lane and quickly shoveled it to Stephen Curry, who made a three-point shot. Next time down the court, Green dribbled into the lane and cleverly pushed a left-handed pass to Kevin Durant, who also made a three. That quickly, the Warriors stretched their lead to 12. They didn’t look like a sleek powerhouse... Читать дальше...

TOKYO (AP) — A Tokyo court ruled Tuesday that Nissan Motor Co.'s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, and another executive, both arrested Nov. 19, can remain in custody through Dec. 20. Their detention could continue for months more under the Japanese legal system. Ghosn's lawyer filed a protest with the court against the prolonged detention, the Tokyo District Court said. The court decision comes a day after Ghosn, executive Greg Kelly and Nissan Motor were charged with violating financial laws by underreporting... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The ex-president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute is facing sentencing in the corruption of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "Buffalo Billion" economic redevelopment program. Alain Kaloyeros, born in Beirut in 1956, was the school's president when the Democratic governor tapped him to help a quest to create high-tech jobs in upstate New York. His lawyers say Cuomo looked to Kaloyeros for expertise after the administration of Republican ex-Gov. George Pataki successfully... Читать дальше...

CA Marine Warnings and Forecast for Tuesday, December 11, 2018 _____ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA 1050 PM PST Mon Dec 10 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST TUESDAY... SEE THE COASTAL WATERS FORECAST (CWFLOX) FOR MORE DETAILS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that hazardous sea conditions will exist for small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating... Читать дальше...

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says a suicide car bomber has struck a security convoy on the outskirts of Kabul, killing four security forces. Nasrat Rahimi, deputy spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said six other forces were wounded in Tuesday's attack. No one immediately claimed responsibility, but the Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate have both carried out attacks in the capital. Elsewhere in Afghanistan, the Taliban attacked a checkpoint in the southern Kandahar province late Monday, killing eight police. Читать дальше...

Timo Meier scored twice and Martin Jones made 22 saves as the Sharks beat New Jersey 5-2 at SAP Center on Monday night. Joe Pavelski scored his team-leading 20th as San Jose won for the fourth time in five games. The Devils lost for the eighth time in nine games. Leading by two goals and confidently holding the lead throughout the third period, the Sharks put the game out of reach with Tomas Hertl’s power-play strike at 14:23. His ninth goal of the season came nine seconds after the Devils took a delay-of-game minor. Читать дальше...

Here’s a quick look at the five Metro teams that will play for state football championships Saturday: 1-A: Liberty-Brentwood plays Sierra Canyon-Chatsworth, which averages 423 yards, almost evenly divided between the rush (231 yards) and pass (192). Small but fleet EJ Gable (5-foot-6, 150 pounds) has rushed for 1,520 yards and 23 touchdowns and sophomore quarterback Chayden Peery has thrown for 2,805 yards. 3-AA: Menlo-Atherton plays Lincoln-San Diego, which forfeited two games but has won five straight ... Читать дальше...

NY Binghamton NY Zone Forecast for Monday, December 10, 2018 _____ 754 FPUS51 KBGM 110631 ZFPBGM Zone Forecast Product for Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania National Weather Service Binghamton NY 130 AM EST Tue Dec 11 2018 This is an automatically generated product that contains an area forecast using an average of the gridded forecast data for each zone. The forecast may not be representative of the exact location that you are interested in. For a more site-specific forecast, please visit... Читать дальше...

Jon Champion The noted British soccer announcer is making a Brexit of his own, leaving England to become ESPN’s lead announcer for Major League Soccer. Champion, 53, has been broadcasting British matches since 1988 and is heard around the world calling games for Premier League Productions. He has been working part-time for ESPN and starts an exclusive contract with the network Feb. 1. He plans to move to the Boston area, within commuting distance from ESPN’s campus in Bristol, Conn. “I’ve still got a lot of good years ahead of me... Читать дальше...

TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) — Rosa Villarreal's three young sons jumped and ran around the field of Christmas trees like jackrabbits, their excitement palpable as they raced from evergreen to evergreen. The boys, ages 2, 4 and 6, were picking out a real tree this year — a new tradition their young parents hope will create lasting memories. "I saw this video where the big tree, the mom decorates it, and the little tree, the kids get to decorate it," she said, as her husband, Jason Jimenez, snapped a photo... Читать дальше...

LeBron James scored 28 points and the Lakers survived Dwyane Wade’s 15-point performance in the second half of the former teammates’ probable final on-court meeting for a 108-105 victory over the Heat in Los Angeles on Monday night. The game ended with James guarding Wade, who missed a difficult three-point attempt in the waning seconds. After the buzzer sounded, they shared a hug and a chat to close perhaps the final joint chapter of two careers that have intersected repeatedly since they entered the NBA together in 2003. Читать дальше...

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Several Southern states hit hard by a wintry storm were bracing for plunging temperatures early Tuesday that could refreeze melting snow and make roads more treacherous. Scores of schools in Virginia and North Carolina were remaining closed for a second day. Georgia also announced a late start for state government workers because of fears about ice on roads. The storm that blew in over the weekend was blamed for at least three deaths in North Carolina, along with numerous car crashes, power outages and canceled flights. Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS — The A’s pursuit of Jed Lowrie continues. But if the second baseman commands too much in free agency, the team is working on a backup plan. According to an industry source, Oakland has expressed interest in free agent DJ LeMahieu, a two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner with the Rockies who, at 30, is four years younger than Lowrie and who might be easier to sign to a deal of a year or two. MLBTradeRumors.com estimated that he might get two years and $18 million as a free agent.

ELKO, Nev. (AP) — Brothel owners in northeast Nevada are trying to beat back the city of Elko's proposal to double their license application fees and more than triple renewal fees at the regulated houses of prostitution. The Elko Daily Free Press reports the dramatic increases are outlined in a business impact statement that is scheduled to go before the Elko City Council on Tuesday. License application fees would increase from $2,500 to $5,000. Annual renewal fees would climb from the current $3,000 to $10,000. Читать дальше...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Federal officials say a nationwide investigation found that a North Carolina women's clothing retail chain discriminated against pregnant workers and workers with disabilities. The Charlotte Observer reports The Cato Corporation has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's investigation. The agency announced Monday that the Charlotte-based company denied reasonable accommodations for those workers and made some workers take unpaid... Читать дальше...

CT Boston/Norton MA Zone Forecast for Monday, December 10, 2018 _____ 670 FPUS51 KBOX 110616 ZFPBOX Zone Forecast Product for Southern New England National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 115 AM EST Tue Dec 11 2018 CTZ002-110900- Hartford CT- Including the cities of Hartford and Windsor Locks 115 AM EST Tue Dec 11 2018 .REST OF TONIGHT...Clear. Near steady temperature around 18. North winds around 5 mph. .TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Читать дальше...

SEATTLE — Bobby Wagner leaped over the line of scrimmage, swatted Dan Bailey’s field-goal attempt and sparked the Seahawks to two late touchdowns. Whether or not what Wagner did was entirely legal, he frankly didn’t care. “I’m not stressing about that. I made the play. They called what they called,” Wagner said. “There are times in games where things happen all the time. I’m not stressing on it. It was a big block and we’ll definitely take it. It was amazing.” Wagner’s block midway through the... Читать дальше...