Новости за 02.11.2017

BISMARCK, N.D. — The builder of the Dakota Access oil pipeline and the federal agency that permitted the project are objecting to an effort by American Indian tribes to bolster protections for their water supply. Lawyers for Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners and the Army Corps of Engineers argue separately in court documents that the proposals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Country Music Association is warning media outlets to avoid questions about a recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, gun rights or political affiliations at their annual awards show next week or risk losing credentials. In media guidelines for Wednesday’s 51st annual CMA Awards held in Nashville, Tennessee, the association said the

CHICAGO — Geovany Soto’s $3 million option was declined by the Chicago White Sox, making the catcher eligible for free agency. The NL Rookie of the Year with the Cubs in 2008, he agreed to a minor league contract with the White Sox in January that called for a $2 million salary in the major

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Julio Jones is still making some dynamic plays for the Atlanta Falcons. There was his touchdown catch at New England , where he went up over Malcolm Butler in the corner of the end zone and snatched the ball away, as if to say, “Get that weak stuff outta here!” Not

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A journal made public by the CIA and apparently handwritten by one of Osama bin Laden’s daughters offers a glimpse into how the al-Qaida leader viewed the world around him and reveals his deep interest in the 2011 Arab Spring revolutions unfolding in the months before he was killed in

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A journal made public by the CIA and apparently handwritten by one of Osama bin Laden’s daughters offers a glimpse into how the late al-Qaida leader viewed the world around him and reveals his deep interest in the 2011 Arab Spring revolutions that were unfolding in the months before a

NEW YORK — The Latest on sexual harassment allegations against powerful figures in Hollywood and other industries (all times local): 10 p.m. The talent agency CAA is no longer representing Kevin Spacey as of late Thursday evening. A person with knowledge of the decision who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed that both CAA

NEW YORK — The Latest on sexual harassment allegations against powerful figures in Hollywood and other industries (all times local): 8:20 p.m. Actor Corey Feldman is identifying a man he said molested him when he was a young teen. In an appearance on “The Dr. Oz Show” that aired Thursday, Feldman said he was assaulted

NEW YORK — The Latest on sexual harassment allegations against powerful figures in Hollywood and other industries (all times local): 4:40 p.m. CBS’ “Late Show” says a pre-taped interview with Jeremy Piven won’t air Friday amid a sexual harassment allegation against the actor. In a statement Thursday, a “Late Show” spokesperson said that Piven’s appearance

NEW YORK — Proposed changes in the GOP tax plan could affect homeowners in more expensive neighborhoods and car buyers interested in electric vehicles. Future retirees and asset managers are happy about a change that didn’t materialize. A look at how the GOP tax plan could impact certain industries: HOMEBUILDING The tax plan contains some

NEW YORK — Lawyers for the NFL say Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has no chance of success with his latest attempt to delay a six-game suspension. The lawyers made the argument Thursday in papers submitted to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The appeals court is considering whether to weigh in on

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday: Newell Brands Inc., down $10.99 to $30.01 The owner of Rubbermaid and other household brands slashed its estimates for the year. Lennar Corp., down $1.86 to $55.10 Homebuilders slumped after House Republicans proposed cutting a widely used deduction for mortgage interest. Teva Pharmaceuticals

LAS VEGAS — A jury has been picked for the trial of rancher Cliven Bundy, two sons and one other co-defendant on federal charges stemming from an April 2014 armed standoff with federal agents. U.S. Attorney’s office spokeswoman Trisha Young said the judge, prosecutors and defendants finished Thursday choosing a panel of 12 jurors and

SEATTLE — The Mariners have declined 2018 options on right-handed pitchers Hisashi Iwakuma and Yovani Gallardo, making both eligible for free agency. Seattle also claimed utilityman Andrew Romine off waivers from Detroit on Thursday. Romine appeared in 124 games last season for the Tigers. Most of his time was spent in the infield. Gallardo gets

AC Milan has wasted a chance to make the Europa League knockout stage with two games to spare after AEK Athens held it to a second straight goalless draw on Thursday. Milan scored eight goals in the first two group matches then began to emulate its poor performances in Serie A, where it lost to

AC Milan has wasted a chance to make the knockout stage of the Europa League with two games to spare after AEK Athens held it to a second straight goalless draw on Thursday. Milan scored eight goals in the first two group matches but then began to emulate its poor performances in Serie A, where

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Since Missouri quarterback Drew Lock arrived in 2015, the Tigers have shown two different identities: a team that blows out opponents and one that loses in all sorts of ways. Missouri’s better side trounces nonconference opponents, while its lesser side folds at the sight of Southeastern Conference foes. The Tigers are 3-17

BILLINGS, Mont. — Environmentalists have sued the administration of President Donald Trump seeking to pry loose details of its plan to shrink some national monuments and open protected areas to more resource development. The lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. alleges that the White House Council on Environmental Quality and Interior

PARIS — Anthony Martial’s recent form for Manchester United has earned him a recall to the France squad. France coach Didier Deschamps selected Martial when announcing his squad on Thursday for friendlies at home to Wales on Nov. 10 and away to Germany four days later. Martial was a member of France’s European Championship squad

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska investigators say they’ve found no evidence of animal cruelty after an animal rights group complained about a kennel operated by four-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey, who was recently accused in a dog-doping scandal. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough hasn’t released specifics of its investigation. Alaska State Troopers also are separately investigating complaints against

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it will hold a public hearing on its intention to nullify an Obama-era plan to limit planet-warming carbon emissions in a state that depends on coal mining. The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it will take comments on its proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan in Charleston,

NEW YORK — Midway through a season remembered most for protests by some players during the National Anthem, viewership for NFL football games is down 5 percent from last year. The NFL has slowed a decline that was more pronounced in 2016, and the erosion is actually less than it is for other forms of

NEW YORK — The first month is in the books for the Federal Reserve’s yearslong process of pulling the plug on its bond-purchase program, and markets took things in stride. It’s a massive undertaking for the Fed, whose investment portfolio swelled to nearly $4.5 trillion. Economists credit the program with helping push U.S. stock funds

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers has given Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer a four-year contract extension. Athletic Director Pat Hobbs announced the agreement on Thursday, a little more than a week before Stringer will start her 23rd season at Rutgers with a game at James Madison on Nov. 10. Stringer will earn

NAME: Jerome H. “Jay” Powell BIRTHDATE: Feb. 4, 1953 BIRTHPLACE: Washington, D.C. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in politics, Princeton University, 1975; law degree, Georgetown University, 1979. EXPERIENCE: Member, Federal Reserve board, 2012 to present; visiting scholar at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington; partner at the Carlyle Group, 1997 through 2005; assistant secretary and undersecretary at