Новости за 17.02.2017

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A new supercomputer at a federally funded research center in Wyoming will do important work for a wide range of Earth science research. Among upcoming projects: — Researchers at the University of Wyoming are simulating air currents around the spinning blades of wind turbines, data that could help make wind farms more

LANTANA, Fla. — President Donald Trump wants small businesses to thrive, but his frequent Mar-a-Lago visits have flight schools and other companies at a nearby airport in a financial nosedive. The Secret Service closed Lantana Airport on Friday for the third straight weekend because of the president’s return to his Palm Beach resort, meaning its

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A baby chimpanzee rejected by her mother last year and raised so far by humans at the Kansas City Zoo is expected to join the public primate exhibit. The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/2kGaF1k ) reports that Ruw, pronounced “roo,” is a female chimpanzee born on April 1. She was rejected by

DALLAS — A Dallas teacher who was fired when her past as a pornographic actress was exposed on social media says she was a teenage victim of “sex slavery” and that she wants her teaching job back. The Dallas Morning News reports that Resa Woodward was dismissed Dec. 13 from her job at Balch Springs

LOS ANGELES — Wind, rain and the snap of a large tree limb were enough to stop play Friday in the second round of the Genesis Open. Sam Saunders remained atop the leaderboard without ever hitting a shot Friday at Riviera. Jhonattan Vegas joined him at 7-under par and was all too happy to wait

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A new supercomputer in the top coal-mining state has begun critical climate-change research with support from even some global warming doubters, but scientists worry President Donald Trump could cut funding for such programs. The $30 million, house-sized supercomputer named Cheyenne belongs to a federally funded research center. It got to work a

LOS ANGELES — Mariah Carey may have had her heart broken after her engagement to billionaire James Packer ended, but she shook that off and now has a vision of love for her backup dancer Bryan Tanaka. Carey, who posted an Instagram picture with her and Tanaka drinking champagne in a tub on Valentine’s Day,

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta is out six weeks after undergoing surgery on his left hand. The team announced Maatta had surgery on Friday. He injured the hand in the second period of Thursday night’s 4-3 overtime victory against the Winnipeg Jets. Maatta didn’t play in the third period. Maatta has one goal

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Army on Friday formally ended further environmental study of the Dakota Access oil pipeline’s disputed crossing beneath a Missouri River reservoir in southern North Dakota. Meanwhile, its Corps of Engineers branch continued efforts to accelerate cleanup at a protest camp near the drilling site that’s threatened by spring flooding. The Corps

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s wrestling team Friday defeated the United States wrestling team to secure the gold medal at the Freestyle World Cup. During the final matches, Iranian wrestlers sealed a 5-3 victory against their American guests in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah. State TV broadcast the matches live. The Iranians won at the

Thanks to our global food community, we have more opportunities than ever to sample cuisines from the farthest corners of the world. Even in America’s smallest towns, food lovers are exploring traditional Indian, Ethiopian, or Spanish tapas restaurants, and we’re constantly on the hunt for our new favorite. As our palates grow accustomed to savory

NEW YORK — Wells Fargo is still seeing a slowdown in activity at branches nationwide as it tries to recover from a scandal over its sales practices. The bank said Friday that the number of new checking accounts opened fell 31 percent in January from a year ago, and applications for credit cards were down

DELPHI, Ind. — Police say a task force investigating the slayings of two northern Indiana teenage girls didn’t find any solid evidence during the search of a house. No one has been arrested in the deaths of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams. Their bodies were found Tuesday, a day after they went missing

DELPHI, Ind. — A police spokesman says a task force investigating the slayings of two northern Indiana teenage girls didn’t find any solid evidence during the search of a house. Indiana State Police Sgt. Kim Riley says investigators could at any time seek more search warrants such as the one that was served at a

PHOENIX — The Latest on a minor collision involving two jetliners at the Phoenix airport (all times local): 9:40 a.m. A federal safety agency says it’s not investigating an airport collision involving two jetliners at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The planes clipped wings Thursday evening, but there were no injuries to people. National Transportation

PHILADELPHIA — A 29-year-old woman is suing a Pennsylvania boarding school weeks after a grand jury report detailed a half-century of sexual abuse there. The “Jane Doe” accuser says the Solebury School failed to act when it learned the athletic director became sexually involved with her senior year. The woman says the relationship with Lyle

MADRID — Gareth Bale will return to Real Madrid’s squad this weekend, almost three months after surgery on his injured right ankle. The 27-year-old Wales winger hurt his ankle on Nov. 22 in a match against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says “the idea is that (Bale) will play some

NEW YORK — The first male spokesperson for CoverGirl cosmetics is apologizing for saying he was scared to be traveling to Africa because he was afraid he’d get the Ebola virus. Seventeen-year-old James Charles tweeted on the eve of a school trip to South Africa: “I can’t believe we’re going to Africa today omg what

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s governing party says that it will propose legislation forcing non-governmental organizations reveal the source, amount and aim of foreign funding they receive. Lajos Kosa, parliamentary faction leader of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party, said Friday that the intention is to shed light on how the groups financed from abroad are

NEW YORK — When the pop singer Laura Branigan died, The Associated Press, relying on information from her management company, reported in an obituary on Aug. 28, 2004, that she was 47 and had been born on July 3, 1957. After being contacted recently by one of Branigan’s fans, the AP conducted a thorough review

PHILADELPHIA — Thieves have broken into a popular Philadelphia sandwich shop and made off with thousands of dollars, including $1,500 in donations raised for a bone marrow charity. John Bucci, owner of John’s Roast Pork, tells The Philadelphia Inquirer (http://bit.ly/2l1n8QE ) at least one of the thieves “had to be a skinny guy” to shimmy

TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida judge ruled that a man accused of killing a flamingo at Busch Gardens is too mentally ill to go to trial. Hillsborough Circuit Judge Tom Barber issued the order Friday after two doctors who examined 45-year-old Joseph Corrao concluded he’s not competent to stand trial on an aggravated animal cruelty

LOS ANGELES — The Latest on California storms (all times local): 7:45 a.m. A powerful storm is beginning to move into California as the saturated state faces a new round of wet weather that could trigger flooding and debris flows. The brunt of the storm is expected to affect Southern California starting around midday Friday

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University has been working to address cheating and academic dishonesty, which students say has become commonplace at the school. The Lafayette Journal & Courier (http://on.jconline.com/2l1bKEa ) reports the university’s Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities has been working with faculty and students for the past year and a half to

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The owner of a small Vermont weekly newspaper who tried to find a new owner with an essay contest is selling the paper to a Connecticut couple. Last fall, Ross Connelly abandoned his plan to give the Hardwick Gazette to the winner of an essay contest because he didn’t get enough entries.