Новости за 27.06.2018

The S&P 500 erased an early-morning jump on Wednesday to drop to its lowest closing level in nearly a month. On Wednesday: The S&P 500 index fell 23.43 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,699.63. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 165.52, or 0.7 percent, to 24,117.59. The Nasdaq composite gave up 116.54, or 1.5 percent,

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Latest on a rate cuts after a nuclear project failed in South Carolina (all times local): 4:45 p.m. South Carolina lawmakers have approved a temporary rate cut of nearly 15 percent for customers of a private utility who paid billions for two nuclear reactors that never produced power. The proposal passed

Gorillaz, “The Now Now” (Warner Bros.) Is there really another Gorillaz album out? We were actually still trying to digest last year’s overstuffed “Humanz.” And shouldn’t we be wary of a new release so close to that 26-song project? After spending time with “The Now Now,” the answer is yes — yes, indeed. The 11-track

MOSCOW — A defense lawyer says a Russian human rights activist has been arrested after a court in northwestern Russia overturned his acquittal on criminal charges. The lawyer, Viktor Anufriev, told Russia’s Ekho Moskvy radio that police detained his client Yuri Dmitriev on Wednesday and put him in custody in the province of Karelia. Dmitriev’s

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday: Concho Resources Inc., up $6.09 to $137.78 Energy sector stocks climbed with the price of oil amid signs of supply pressure. Conagra Brands Inc., down $2.78 to $35.45 The company agreed to buy Pinnacle Foods, which is behind the Hungry-Man brand, for about $10.9

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky’s Athletic Hall of Fame has selected Triple Crown-winning horse trainer Bob Baffert, veteran NBA coach and executive Bernie Bickerstaff and breeders Ken and Sarah Ramsey for its seven-member class. Others recognized Wednesday for their contributions to sports in Kentucky and nationally are former University of Kentucky and NFL offensive lineman Sam

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has received a five-year contract extension, a reward for accomplishments that include rapid growth in the value of franchises and attendance records around the league being set annually. Board of Governors Chairman Larry Tanenbaum of the Toronto Raptors announced the deal, one that keeps Silver under contract through the 2024 NBA

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have extended a $5.6 million qualifying offer to forward Julius Randle, making him a restricted free agent. The Lakers made the move Wednesday, ensuring they can match any offer sheet from another team signed by Randle starting on July 8. The 23-year-old Randle is coming off his

WASHINGTON — The search for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s replacement has begun. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll choose a replacement from “an excellent list” of 25 candidates. Kennedy on Wednesday announced his retirement after three decades on the court, giving Trump a chance to solidify a conservative majority on the high court. Doing

PHILADELPHIA — Several victims of a 2014 food truck explosion in Philadelphia have reached a $160 million settlement with U-Haul, which was accused of refilling the truck’s outdated propane tanks. Investigators have said food truck owner took her tanks to a U-Haul subsidiary where they were filled despite being old and damaged. The food truck

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia — Switzerland has qualified for the round of 16 at the World Cup despite twice losing the lead in a 2-2 draw with Costa Rica, which had already been eliminated. Costa Rica scored from Bryan Ruiz penalty kick in stoppage time to tie the match on Wednesday night, but it didn’t affect

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have fired pitching coach Chris Bosio. The Tigers announced the move Wednesday, saying Bosio’s contract was terminated because of insensitive comments that violated team policy. The team says it holds employees “to the highest standards of personal conduct on and off the field,” adding it has zero tolerance for Bosio’s

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Latest on a Utah developers’ decision to abandon plans for Vermont development inspired by Mormon leader (all times local): 3:50 p.m. The National Trust for Historic Preservation says it’s relieved to hear that a Utah developer is abandoning plans for a massive development in four rural Vermont towns inspired by the

CLEVELAND — A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Cavaliers will extend a $3.4 million qualifying offer to restricted free agent forward Rodney Hood. The person says the team will make the offer ahead of Friday’s midnight deadline. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team

MOSCOW — Worried no more, Brazil is through at the World Cup. Paulinho and Thiago Silva scored a goal each Wednesday to give the five-time champions a 2-0 victory over Serbia and first place in their group. Brazil struggled in its opening two matches, first held to a 1-1 draw and then needing late goals

LOS ANGELES — A jury on Wednesday found that Dr. Dre, music mogul Jimmy Iovine and their headphone company Beats Electronics LLC owe a former partner $25.2 million in royalties. The Los Angeles Superior Court jury found Wednesday by a 9-3 margin that Beats breached a contract with Steven Lamar and his company Jibe Audio.

LOS ANGELES — A jury has found that Dr. Dre, music mogul Jimmy Iovine and their headphone company Beats Electronics owe a former partner $25.2 million in royalties. The Los Angeles Superior Court jury found Wednesday by a narrow 9-3 margin that Beats breached a contract with Steven Lamar and his company Jibe Audio. The

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Jordan Schroeder from the Columbus Blue Jackets for goaltender Jean-Francois Berube. The 27-year-old Schroeder, a first-round pick by Vancouver in 2009, spent time last season with the Columbus and the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League. Schroeder had 36 points in 48 games with Cleveland, but

NEW YORK — The BIG3 says players in the 3-on-3 league of former NBA players are allowed to use cannabidiol (kan-uh-bih-DY’-ahl), or CBD, for pain management and recovery. Under the change announced Wednesday, the BIG3 becomes what’s believed to be the first professional sports league in the United States to allow use of the marijuana

KALININGRAD, Russia — If you’re from Belgium and have a yellow card, you’re not likely to be playing on Thursday. Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said Wednesday he didn’t expect to use any of his players currently with a yellow card against England. “I don’t think it would be professional from us to put those players

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s legal electoral campaign season is closing ahead of Sunday’s vote, with leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador the clear favorite to win the presidency. The candidates were making their final appeals to voters Wednesday. Lopez Obrador rallied in Chiapas before returning to Mexico City’s Azteca soccer stadium for his final campaign event.

ATLANTA — Adam Duvall had a two-run single in the seventh inning, Jose Peraza homered and scored twice, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Wednesday. The Reds have won two straight and nine of 10, taking two of three from the NL East-leading Braves as closer Raisel Iglesias had a perfect

WICHITA, Kan. — The Latest in the case of missing Wichita boy whose body was found last month (all times local): 2 p.m. An autopsy of a 5-year-old Wichita boy couldn’t determine how he died. The Wichita Eagle reported Wednesday that the autopsy report of Lucas Hernandez released Wednesday lists both the cause and manner

KAZAN, Russia — The tears flowed on both sides of the field after South Korea beat Germany at the World Cup. Even in victory, the South Koreas struggled to compose themselves following a 2-0 win that knocked the defending champion Germans out of the tournament. That’s because South Korea entered the match with a slim

SAN ANTONIO — Becky Hammon is moving up San Antonio’s coaching ladder. The Spurs announced Wednesday that they have promoted Hammon, and that she will fill the spot vacated by James Borrego on the team’s roster of assistant coaches. Borrego left the Spurs to become the new coach of the Charlotte Hornets. Hammon has been