Новости за 04.12.2017

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s navy says that U.S and Russian ships carrying remotely operated vehicles capable of deep seafloor searches are joining other vessels hunting for an Argentine submarine that went missing in the South Atlantic 19 days ago. Navy spokesman Enrique Balbi said Monday that Russia’s Yantar oceanographic research ship will arrive to

OMAHA, Neb. — New Nebraska coach Scott Frost will bring seven of his assistant coaches from Central Florida with him to Lincoln. Frost announced Monday that UCF staffers joining him will be offensive line coach Greg Austin, defensive coordinator Erik Chinander, defensive line coach Mike Dawson, outside linebackers-special teams coach Jovan Dewitt, defensive backs coach

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. says one peacekeeper has been killed and three wounded in Central African Republic in an attack carried out by mostly Christian anti-Balaka forces at a U.N. police checkpoint. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the attack took place at the entrance to a camp for displaced people in the southeast town

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Latest on Democrat Richard Cordray’s bid for governor (all times local): 3 p.m. Former consumer watchdog Richard Cordray has tapped a somewhat overqualified person to keep the books for his gubernatorial campaign: a former treasurer of the United States. Cordray listed fellow Democrat Mary Ellen Withrow as his campaign’s treasure on

TEMPE, Ariz. — Herm Edwards talked about trains and conductors, Catholics and Devils, told stories and cracked jokes, his timbre rising and falling for emphasis during a nearly hour-long introductory news conference. No doubt, the man can win over a room. Arizona State is hoping he can win a few games, too. Edwards was introduced

TOPEKA, Kan. — Payless ShoeSource is putting its corporate headquarters in Topeka, Kansas, up for sale. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the company is seeking $8.5 million for the headquarters, amid rumors that Payless might leave Topeka. Payless emerged from bankruptcy in August. In early November, company spokeswoman Meghan Spreer said the company was evaluating its

A drugstore chain that used to hawk cigarettes behind the front counter now wants to offer nutrition advice and work with your doctor to keep you healthy. CVS Health says it wants to use its roughly $69 billion acquisition of the insurer Aetna to dive deeper into managing customer health, with its nearly 10,000 stores

The fantasy playoffs are finally here for most leagues. There are many factors you need to consider, starting with whether you qualified for a bye. A bye gives you some wiggle room to address any of your weaknesses, but the concept is the same no matter your seed: depth stays important but takes a hit

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans defensive lineman DaQuan Jones has a torn bicep muscle and will have season-ending surgery. Coach Mike Mularkey said Monday that Jones will be placed on injured reserve. Timing of the injury couldn’t be worse for Jones, whose contract expires after this season. The lineman was playing possibly the best of

NEW YORK — Defense lawyers say new evidence in the New York trial of a Turkish banker shows the government’s star witness once said it’s necessary in America to admit crimes that never occurred to get out of prison. Lawyers for Halkbank executive Mehmet Hakan Atilla complained to the judge that the government waited too

Udinese won at fellow-struggler Crotone 3-0 in Serie A to inch away from the relegation zone on Monday. Jakub Jankto scored in each half and Kevin Lasagna added the third as Udinese moved five points above 18th-placed Spal. Crotone remained two points above the bottom three. Genoa moved a point above Crotone by beating 19th-placed

Udinese won at fellow-struggler Crotone 3-0 in Serie A to inch away from the relegation zone on Monday. Jakub Jankto scored in each half and Kevin Lasagna added the third as Udinese moved five points above 18th-placed Spal. Crotone remained two points above the bottom three. There was another relegation fight later Monday when Hellas

CHICAGO — Omar Vizquel has been hired by the Chicago White Sox to manage their Winston-Salem farm team in the Class A Carolina League. A three-time All-Star and 11-time Gold Glove shortstop, the 50-year-old spent the past four seasons as Detroit’s first base, infield and base-running coach. He appeared in 2,968 games over 24 major

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Washington State quarterback Luke Falk has topped Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield to win the Burlsworth Award, given annually to the top college football player who began his career as a walk-on. Falk had finished behind two-time winner Mayfield in each of the last two years, but he won during his third time

President Donald Trump signed proclamations Monday to significantly shrink two large national monuments in Utah after his administration reviewed sites nationwide. U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke made recommendations earlier this year about 27 monuments, including some boundary and rule revisions but no eliminations. Trump has yet to announce decisions on the other protected lands besides

BOSTON — Right-hander Tyler Thornburg and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $2.05 million, one-year contract that avoided arbitration and matched his 2017 salary. The 29-year-old missed last season with a right shoulder impingement after the Red Sox acquired him from Milwaukee on Dec. 6. He was 14-9 with a 2.87 ERA in his

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Ron Rivera had just one word to describe his team’s tackling in a 31-21 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. “Bad,” Rivera said Monday. “There’s no other word for it.” Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks counted 12 missed tackles in all — by far a season high for

BALTIMORE — The lawyer for a fifth Baltimore police officer accused in a gun task force conspiracy says his client will plead guilty in the case. Gary Proctor tells The Baltimore Sun that his client, Sgt. Thomas Allers, will enter a guilty plea on Wednesday in federal court in Baltimore. Court records show the 49-year-old

NEW YORK — A Brazilian businessman has testified in New York that he was in on a $10 million bribe to buy the influence of an official of soccer’s governing body in granting commercial rights to the Copa America tournament. Jose “Jota” Hawilla is founder of the Traffic Group marketing firm and detailed the FIFA

MIAMI — Miami Dolphins left tackle Laremy Tunsil has been dispelling doubts lately, one block at a time. Tunsil looks less like a bust and more like the first-round pick he was in 2016, which is one reason for the Dolphins’ recent offensive surge. “He has been playing better,” coach Adam Gase said Monday. “His

NEW YORK — The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, in seeking to dispel “myths” about Obama-era “net neutrality” rules, has instead put out his own incomplete and misleading talking points. Ajit Pai says internet providers had never blocked websites before the rules he’s trying to repeal took effect in 2015. But his statement was

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former consumer watchdog Richard Cordray put an end to the suspense Monday, confirming after months of speculation that he plans to make a run for Ohio governor. The Democrat planned to formally launch his campaign Tuesday at a diner in his hometown of Grove City, southwest of Columbus. As he enters the

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former consumer watchdog Richard Cordray is set to announce his bid for Ohio governor on Tuesday. An adviser to the Democrat’s campaign tells The Associated Press that Cordray will make the long-anticipated announcement Tuesday in his hometown of Grove City. The adviser spoke on condition of anonymity because the information was not

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. men’s basketball team will host its next two World Cup qualifying games in Santa Cruz, California, at the home of the Golden State Warriors’ G League affiliate. The Americans will play Cuba on Feb. 23 and Puerto Rico on Feb. 26 at Kaiser Permanente Arena, USA Basketball announced Monday.

SALT LAKE CITY — Rudy Gobert is available to play for the Utah Jazz against the Washington Wizards on Monday night after missing the last 11 games with a bruised bone in his lower right leg. Jazz coach Quin Snyder said the center will be on a minutes restriction but declined to detail the exact