Новости за 01.05.2017

MEXICO CITY — Authorities in Mexico say a military patrol was attacked by suspected organized crime members, setting off a firefight that killed one marine and seven alleged aggressors. The navy secretariat says marines were patrolling Monday in San Jose del Cabo in Baja California Sur state when they came under fire. It says the

NEW YORK — McDonald’s is touting a new french fry-centric utensil — the “frork” — as part of a campaign to promote its new line of burgers. The chain says the utensil has an opening where people can insert some fries, which act as edible tines. McDonald’s says it will give away 100,000 of them

WATERVILLE, N.H. — A New Hampshire teen has been named to the U.S. Freeskiing team. Grace Henderson, of Madbury, is a sophomore at Waterville Valley Academy. Henderson was second overall in Slopestyle in this year’s Revolution Tour standings. She also placed first in the Big Air at the Aspen Open and second in Slopestyle at

MILWAUKEE — The Latest on an inquest into the dehydration death of an inmate in the Milwaukee County jail (all times local): 5:35 p.m. A Milwaukee prosecutor says he has no timeline for deciding whether to charge several county jail employees over the death of an inmate who went seven days without water. Milwaukee County

U.S. stocks rose Monday as big technology companies like Apple continued to rally. Investors bought stocks and sold bonds and gold after Congress agreed to a deal that will keep the government operating for the rest of the fiscal year. On Monday: The Standard & Poor’s 500 index added 4.13 points, or 0.2 percent, to

NAIROBI, Kenya — South Sudan detained an NPR journalist for nearly four days before releasing him Monday, a spokeswoman for the organization said. Eyder Peralta has returned to his base in Kenya but his South Sudanese assistant is still being held by authorities, Isabel Lara told The Associated Press in an email. “We are in

EDMONTON, Alberta — Oh, say, can you sing the U.S. national anthem from memory? If not, there are about 18,000 Edmonton Oilers hockey fans who could give you a lesson. A malfunctioning microphone put Canadian country singer Brett Kissel on the spot inside Rogers Place on Sunday night before the Oilers met the Anaheim Ducks

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday: Tribune Media Co., up $2.19 to $38.75 The Financial Times reported that 21st-Century Fox and Blackstone may try to buy the TV station company. Affiliated Managers Group Inc., down $9.75 to $155.84 The asset management company had a disappointing first quarter. GGP Inc., up

TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. regulators have approved a new drug that harnesses the immune system to treat bladder cancer that has spread after chemotherapy or surgery. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Imfinzi for advanced bladder cancer, along with a companion diagnostic test for identifying which patients are most likely to benefit from

DENVER — Greg Holland still laments the save that slipped away last summer while he was recovering from Tommy John surgery. The situation: His kayak/canoe hybrid capsized on a North Carolina river, sending him into the water and a few of his high-priced fishing poles drifting away in the current. He just couldn’t hang on

John Moreland, “Big Bad Luv” (4AD) Singer-songwriter John Moreland sings like a man on the edge of his seat, leaning forward as though he has something urgent to say. And on his latest album, “Big Bad Luv,” it turns out he does. Heavy-set and bushy-bearded, Moreland looks like the guy who shows up when you

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is prioritizing strategic interests over human rights by inviting a pair of internationally criticized leaders from Southeast Asia, where the U.S. is vying with China for influence. The White House said rights concerns in the Philippines and Thailand may be aired in private. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has championed a

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NFL draft answered some questions for the Carolina Panthers, while raising plenty of others. One of the biggest issues the team faces is how effectively offensive coordinator Mike Shula can use his new personnel after the team dramatically upgraded its speed and versatility. Carolina used its first two picks on a

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The archdiocese covering the Kansas City, Kansas, region and much of the eastern part of the state said Monday it is severing ties with Girl Scouts and urging an end to cookie sales, citing philosophical concerns with the organization. The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announced in a statement that

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina has signed 6-foot-10 forward Garrison Brooks as a late recruiting addition to bolster a depleted frontcourt. The Tar Heels announced Brooks’ signing Monday. The Lafayette, Alabama product and four-star prospect had originally signed with Mississippi State but received a release last month to reopen his recruitment. Brooks’ addition comes

NEW YORK — CBS broadcast its morning show live from the White House Monday with no evident hard feelings following the abrupt ending of John Dickerson’s previously-recorded interview with Donald Trump. The “CBS This Morning” telecast featured drop-in interviews with Vice President Mike Pence, presidential daughter Ivanka Trump and White House aides Reince Priebus, Gary

Italian cyclist Gianni Moscon was suspended by his Sky team for six weeks after he racially abused another rider last week during the Tour of Romandie. Moscon was also given a formal written warning and told to attend a diversity awareness course, following a disciplinary hearing, Sky said in a statement on Monday. Moscon racially

READING, Pa. — A Pennsylvania pastor who rejects modern medicine again faces a criminal charge related to his granddaughter’s death from pneumonia less than two weeks after the prosecution was thrown out. Berks County prosecutors said Monday a charge was refiled against 72-year-old Rowland Foster based on a belief a judge made a legal mistake

TORONTO — Canada’s defense minister apologized in Parliament on Monday for claiming to have been the “architect” of the country’s largest battle in Afghanistan. Harjit Sajjan repeatedly said sorry for what he called a “mistake” while being grilled by opposition lawmakers about his remark last month during a speech in India. The battle involving Canada’s

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with 16 undrafted free agents, including Georgia Tech linebacker P.J. Davis. Davis finished his college career at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, where he returned a fumble for a touchdown in a 33-18 victory against Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Bowl. The 5-foot-9, 232-pound Davis was a

“The Mask of Sanity” (The Permanent Press), by Jacob M. Appel Dr. Jeremy Balint is a man who has it all. He’s a respected community leader, a cardiologist with a thriving practice and a family man with a beautiful wife and two lovely young daughters. But when he discovers that his wife is having an

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke and football coach David Cutcliffe have agreed to a contract extension through June 2021. The school announced the deal Monday, while team spokesman Art Chase said it is a one-year extension. Duke didn’t release any contract terms. The 62-year-old coach has guided Duke to 52 wins in nine seasons, a big

AUSTIN, Texas — A student with a large hunting knife stabbed at least four people Monday on the University of Texas campus, killing one and seriously wounding the others before surrendering to police, authorities said. There was no immediate word about a motive. Student Rachel Prichett said she was standing in line at a food

“Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome” (Touchstone), by Crystal King If true gastronomy resides at the intersection of food, art and culture, then Crystal King’s debut novel can only be described as a gastronomical delight. Like much of the best in historical fiction, “Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome” features a

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has presented two arguments about why he’s letting China off the hook from his campaign promise to label it a currency manipulator, an action that would have set the stage for a possible trade war if he had done it. One is based on realpolitik — the idea that it