Новости за 25.02.2016

NEW ORLEANS - The Latest on the trial of a former BP engineer, Robert Kaluza, charged with a violation of the federal Clean Water Act in connection with the 2010 Gulf oil spill (all times local):

NEW YORK - Three federal judges will hear the NFL's appeal of the lifting of New England quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension in "Deflategate" next week.

GLENDALE, Arizona - Yasiel Puig did not participate in the Dodgers' first full team workout Thursday because he is recovering from surgery to have his wisdom teeth removed.

NEW YORK - Rachel Weisz is coming back to a New York stage as a former secret agent.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Hamas says it is hopeful an emerging deal to restore ties between Israel and Turkey will result in the construction of a port for the impoverished Gaza Strip.

ORLANDO, Florida - SeaWorld acknowledged that it sent its own workers to infiltrate an animal rights group which opposed the practices of the theme park.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - A psychotherapist has testified that sportscaster and TV host Erin Andrews was anxious and depressed after a man who stalked her and posted secretly recorded nude videos of her on the Internet was let out of prison.

NEW YORK - It's tax time, so you'd better think twice before clicking on that link in your email inbox.

A consumer group is accusing Pfizer of seeking to avoid $35 billion in U.S. taxes with its plan to buy fellow drugmaker Allergan in a deal structured to nominally move Pfizer's address to lower-tax Ireland, Allergan's home.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday warned of a potential government shutdown in Puerto Rico and lengthy litigation if Congress doesn't approve a debt restructuring plan for the U.S. territory soon.

ATHENS, Georgia - Devon Gales, the Southern wide receiver who suffered a paralyzing neck injury during a September football game at Georgia, is returning to his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with the promise his family soon will have a new home designed to accommodate his needs.

LOS ANGELES - A judge ruled Thursday that a lawsuit filed by producer Quincy Jones against Michael Jackson's estate and record company over royalties on some of the singer's biggest hits can go to trial.

BILLINGS, Montana - Environmental groups sued Thursday to force the Obama administration to impose more restrictions on oil and gas drilling, grazing and other activities blamed for the decline of greater sage grouse across the American West.

LOS ANGELES - A natural gas leak that sickened Los Angeles residents and forced thousands from their homes was the largest known release of climate-changing methane in U.S. history, scientists reported Thursday.

RALEIGH, North Carolina - North Carolina State says junior Lennard Freeman's playing time is limited by a "reoccurring" stress reaction in his lower right leg, the same one that required offseason surgery.

LOS ANGELES - Sunday's Academy Awards promise a three-way race for best picture, performances by Lady Gaga, Sam Smith and the Weeknd, and the likelihood of first Oscar wins ever for Leonardo DiCaprio and Sylvester Stallone.

LONDON - Tottenham says its plans to build a new 61,000-capacity stadium have been approved by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson.

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia - Jaysean Paige has emerged from West Virginia's deep bench to put together a memorable Big 12 season as No. 14 West Virginia looks for another impressive run in the NCAA Tournament.

PARIS - Alberto Contador of Spain returns to the Paris-Nice race for the first time since 2010, and will take on defending champion Richie Porte of Australia when it gets underway next weekend.

PARIS - A French high court has upheld the closure of a mosque outside of Paris because of evidence the Muslim place of worship had been infiltrated by radical Islamists.

NEW YORK - Inside a crowded New York subway station, Abiodun Johnson tapped Esosa Ighodaro on the shoulder and told her that he liked her outfit.

MOSCOW - Russia has reduced the budget for the 2018 World Cup by almost $80 million, less than five months after the sports minister ruled out further spending cuts.

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The prime minister of Jamaica was fighting to keep her job Thursday amid high crime and unemployment in the largest English-speaking country in the Caribbean.

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona - San Francisco Giants right-hander Matt Cain has undergone a procedure to have a cyst removed from his upper right arm.

REDONDO BEACH, California - A large wave swept four people off a Los Angeles County jetty as high surf pounded much of the California coast, leaving one man dead and his three companions seriously injured, authorities said.