Новости за 13.08.2016

INDIANAPOLIS — The Latest on Indiana Republican caucuses to fill congressional ballot vacancies (all times local): 3:50 p.m. Republican U.S. Reps. Todd Rokita and Susan Brooks reclaimed their spots on Indiana’s November ballot after withdrawing their congressional candidacies to try to replace Mike Pence in this year’s governor’s race. The Republican Party held caucuses Saturday

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler will be sidelined for several weeks after breaking a bone in his left elbow, coach Gary Kubiak said Saturday. Fowler, the Broncos’ No. 3 receiver and a key special teams player, was injured while covering a punt during the third quarter of Denver’s 22-0 preseason win

BILLINGS, Mont. — A court clerk who lost her bid for re-election has told her staff she won’t be in the office very much. Yellowstone County court clerk Kristie Boelter said she’s preparing for a new career, and she delegated most office operations to two supervisors. Boelter said she is still working outside the office,

RIO DE JANEIRO — If the golf swing required less technique and more rhythm — like samba dancing, say — the sport would no doubt be monopolized by Brazilians. Instead, after watching a dozen or so novices take their first lesson, it’s barely an exaggeration to say the instruction begins with which end of the

LOS ANGELES — Southern California’s heading into a bout of hot weather, bringing fire danger and bad air. The National Weather Service says a high-pressure system will contribute to soaring temperatures through Wednesday. Downtown Los Angeles could see highs in the 90s, while the San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and other areas could reach 108

RIO DE JANEIRO — Justin Rose is one round away from winning golf’s first Olympic gold medal in 112 years. Rose did a little shimmy when his 10-foot par putt on the final hole Saturday swirled in the back side of the cup for a 6-under 65, giving him a one-shot lead over British Open

NEW YORK — Billy Bean has come full circle, throwing out the first pitch for the first Mets Pride Night on Saturday against his former San Diego team. Bean came out as gay after he left the Padres in 1995. Now he’s Major League Baseball’s vice president for social responsibility and inclusion. In the past

WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals have released former closer Jonathan Papelbon. The move came Saturday when the Nationals needed a roster spot to recall right-hander Reynaldo Lopez to start against the Atlanta Braves. A little over a year after the Nationals acquired him from the Philadelphia Phillies to replace Drew Storen as their closer, Papelbon

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Latest on the situation after shots were fired in a Raleigh mall (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Police responding to a shooting at a busy mall in Raleigh say they haven’t found anyone with gunshot wounds. The Raleigh Police Department issued a statement saying that officers responded to the mall about

RIO DE JANEIRO — Each quarter begins with pure, unbridled speed, a furious dash from the mouth of the goal to the middle of the pool while your opponent comes barreling at you from the opposite direction. At stake is the most valuable commodity in water polo: possession of the ball. While players have all

RIO DE JANEIRO — Leticia Romero isn’t alone at the Rio Games, just close to it. The Florida State guard, who is playing for Spain is one of two current college players in the Olympics. The other is UConn guard Kia Nurse, who has been making headlines for Canada. Neither is a stranger to international

RIO DE JANEIRO — Facundo Campazzo made two 3-pointers to open the second overtime and three free throws in the final minute, leading Argentina to a thrilling 111-107 win Saturday against rival Brazil in men’s basketball before a raucous crowd that sang, danced and chanted the entire game. The matchup between the South American neighbors

WASHINGTON — After receiving a deluge of obscene voicemails and text messages, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi informed her fellow Democrats on Saturday of “an electronic Watergate break-in” and warned them not to allow family members to answer their phones or read incoming texts. The breach targeted the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and other Democratic

TORONTO — The Houston Astros haven’t been giving Collin McHugh much run support in recent starts. It was the same story Saturday against Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez. Russell Martin hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, Sanchez pitched seven innings to get his first win in three starts and Toronto beat the

TORONTO — Russell Martin hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning, Aaron Sanchez pitched seven innings to get his first win in three starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Astros 4-2 Saturday, stopping Houston’s winning streak at four. Josh Donaldson also homered for the Blue Jays, who have won seven

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio — Another day, another leader at the U.S. Senior Open Championship. Miguel Angel Jimenez battled gusty winds and sheets of rain on the 18th hole to shoot a 1-under 69 Saturday and grab a 1-stroke lead after the third round of the tournament at the Scioto County Club in suburban Columbus. He’s

GARY, Ind. — Union officials say U.S. Steel laid off 38 workers at its Gary Works plant on Friday. United Steelworkers District 7 director Mike Millsap tells The (Munster) Times (http://bit.ly/2aSOKoJ ) that maintenance staffers were escorted out of the Gary mill. U.S. Steel spokeswoman Sarah Cassella declined comment. Last year U.S. Steel laid off

SANAA, Yemen — An airstrike on a school purportedly carried out by the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen killed at least 10 children and wounded dozens more on Saturday, Yemeni officials and aid workers said. The Islamic school said in a statement that the strike in Saada, deep in the Houthis’ northern heartland,

LONDON — West Bromwich Albion began the new Premier League season with a promising 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Midlands club took all three points as Salomon Rondon’s second-half header in the 74th minute proved enough to defeat uninspiring Palace at Selhurst Park. It was the Baggies’ first competitive fixture since it

Faced with an alarming increase in opioid addiction, a growing number of prosecutors are charging dealers not just for selling but for the deaths of customers who overdose on heroin or fentanyl. Here are some questions and answers about opioid abuse and this approach to pursuing dealers. __ HOW MANY AMERICANS DIE OF OPIOID OVERDOSES?

LITTLETON, N.H. — He knew he was in trouble even before he read the text message: “Did u hear what hapnd 2 ed?” Ed Martin III had been found dead in the bathroom of a convenience store, slumped over on his knees with a needle and a residue-stained spoon in his pocket. He’d mainlined fentanyl,

RALEIGH, N.C. — Reports of gunshots inside a busy North Carolina mall caused chaos Saturday as shoppers ran screaming for the doors or sheltered in stores as dozens of officers converged arrived on the scene, witnesses said. Raleigh police said they responded to reports that shots were fired inside Crabtree Valley Mall around 2:30 p.m.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Most of the attention on Florida State’s secondary has been garnered by sophomore safety Derwin James. That’s fine for Marquez White, who is familiar with being under the radar. Despite having the second-best completion per target rate among cornerbacks in the Atlantic Coast Conference last season, the senior wasn’t selected to the

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has a hairline fracture in his ribs and there is no timetable for his return. The No. 2 overall pick was hurt in Thursday’s preseason opener against Tampa Bay. Wentz sat out Saturday’s practice. Coach Doug Pederson first said Wentz needed treatment, would return to practice Sunday and

RIO DE JANEIRO — The president of cycling’s world governing body defended the Olympic road course on Saturday, calling it a fair test and suggesting those who crashed pushed past their limits. Brian Cookson addressed a number of other issues during a wide-ranging news conference at the Rio de Janeiro Games at the midway point