Новости за 06.12.2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University said it has launched an investigation into alleged hazing on the men’s varsity swimming and diving team at the Ivy League school, after a probe by its student newspaper. The Brown Daily Herald reported that it reviewed text messages, emails, photos and recordings of conversations among team members, who described

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor won’t practice Wednesday because of a bruised left knee, though coach Sean McDermott isn’t ready to rule him out from playing against Indianapolis this weekend. McDermott is taking a day-at-a-time approach, saying there’s no timetable on when Taylor might practice. That leaves open the possibility

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ president says he is open to a review of a disputed vote count in his bid for re-election that has plunged the country into a political crisis. Juan Orlando Hernandez called late Tuesday for the Supreme Electoral Tribunal to re-examine all the votes scrutinized from the Nov. 26 election. He said

LONDON — A 31-year-old man has been charged in England with sharing a photo of Prince George and details about his pre-school in a social media post prosecutors allege was meant to help others plan terror attacks. Authorities have accused Husnain Rashid of putting the information about the 4-year-old son of Prince William and the

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Latest on the federal sentencing of a former South Carolina officer charged in the shooting death of an unarmed motorist (all times local): 10:30 a.m. The sentencing hearing for a white former South Carolina law officer facing federal prison time for violating the civil rights of an unarmed black motorist is

BEIRUT — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the Islamic State group has suffered a “complete defeat” in eastern Syria at the hands of Syrian troops and Kurdish-led forces, both supported by Moscow. During a visit to Nizhny Novgorod, Putin said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told him that operations against IS on both

MILAN — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is defending his center-right party’s record on women’s rights and has accused his main political rivals on the left of just waking up to the issue. The media tycoon and politician said during an interview on one of his television networks Wednesday that Forza Italia has “the defense

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks took another small step backward on Wednesday after a plunge in the price of oil dragged down shares of energy producers. The losses overshadowed gains for technology companies and other areas of the market. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dipped by a fraction of a point, down 0.30 to

NEW YORK — She made history of sorts at age 20 by becoming the youngest singer ever to win the Metropolitan Opera’s vocal competition. Now, at the age of 29, Nadine Sierra is on the brink of stardom. It’s been a dizzying rise for the Florida-born soprano, who started voice lessons at age 6, began

WASHINGTON — His once-promising political career in shambles, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken appeared on the verge of resigning after fellow Democrats led by female senators abandoned him Wednesday over the mounting allegations of sexual misconduct that are roiling Capitol Hill. A majority of the Senate’s Democrats called on the two-term lawmaker to get out after

WASHINGTON — His once-promising political career in shambles, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken appeared on the verge of resigning after fellow Democrats led by female senators abandoned him Wednesday over the mounting allegations of sexual misconduct that are roiling Capitol Hill. But his departure was not certain. A tweet from his Twitter account late Wednesday said

WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken, his political career in shambles amid sexual misconduct allegations, lost the support of his Democratic colleagues Wednesday and faced new pressures to resign over what a fellow senator said was a “clear pattern” of abuse. Franken’s support in the Senate crumbled after another woman emerged saying he forcibly tried to

WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken’s support among his fellow Democrats appeared to collapse Wednesday as a group of female Democratic senators called upon him to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations. His office said he would make an announcement Thursday, but did not specify the subject. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.,

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4 p.m. Stocks are closing mostly lower after an up-and-down day of trading as energy companies and retailers dragged the market lower. A steep drop in the price of oil Wednesday pulled the energy sector lower. Devon Energy slumped 3.9 percent. Benchmark U.S. crude fell

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m. Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street as banks back some of their recent gains and technology companies continued to struggle. Apple fell 1 percent in early trading Wednesday and JPMorgan Chase fell a little under 1 percent. Discount retailer Fred’s plunged

MOSCOW — The Latest on Vladimir Putin (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will seek re-election in next March’s election. Putin’s statement Wednesday came at a meeting with workers of the GAZ factory in Nizny Novgorod. Several hours earlier, he was asked about his intentions in Moscow and signaled that

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Even after stopping 32 shots in a 2-0 shutout over the U.S. team on Tuesday night, Canadian goaltender Genevieve Lacasse wasn’t about to take all the credit. Lacasse led Canada in the pre-Olympic exhibition win, but said her teammates made the busy night easier. “We kept them to the outside, and then

ORLANDO, Fla. — A police officer who responded to a mass shooting at a Florida nightclub and now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder is losing his job. The Orlando Sentinel reports the Eatonville Town Council agreed Tuesday night to pay Cpl. Omar Delgado some $1,200 in accrued sick time and confirmed his last day of

MONTGOMERY, Mass. — The chief of a small Massachusetts town’s fire department has died while battling a house fire. The state fire marshal’s office says Montgomery Chief Stephen Frye collapsed at the scene of a fire reported Tuesday night and was pronounced dead later at a hospital. The cause of the chief’s death remains under

Traditional nursery decor tends to be a gently stirred mix of cute animals, soft hues and nicely matched furnishings. And there’s much to be said for all that sweet serenity; these are rooms both peaceful and soothing. But many parents and designers are looking to inject nurseries with a quirkier style sense, creating spaces that

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s decision on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital (all times local): 1:35 p.m. Israel’s prime minister calls it a “historic day” — following President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Benjamin Netanyahu (neh-ten-YAH’-hoo) says in a statement that Israel is “profoundly grateful” and that Trump’s announcement

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s decision on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital (all times local): 1:20 p.m. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States now recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It’s a move that upends decades of U.S. policy. He says in a White House speech that he’s

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s decision on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital (all times local): 12:10 p.m. President Donald Trump is previewing his announcement on Israel — saying at the White House that “it’s long overdue.” The president isn’t offering details of the decision during a Cabinet meeting. But he’s expected to

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s decision on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital (all times local): 9:50 a.m. The head of the Arab League says an expected U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel would be an “unjustified provocation” for Arabs. Ahmed Aboul-Gheit says the anticipated U.S. decision would constitute

Holiday decorating is all about adding a bit of cheer and sparkle, a task made easier by the recent popularity of all things metallic. With winter’s shortage of daylight, the sheen of metallic furnishings, fabric and decorative pieces can add a dose of the brightness and warmth so many of us are seeking. “We love