Новости за 15.07.2018

BALTIMORE — For well over six seasons, Manny Machado’s value to the Baltimore Orioles has been solely his ability to hit and play the field. All that has changed, now that the Orioles are looking to receive a huge return for their All-Star shortstop in a blockbuster trade. Machado homered before being removed on a

PARIS — It was a victory for all of France and the home crowd did it justice, pouring into Paris’ Champs-Elysees Avenue by the tens of thousands to celebrate in an explosion of joy. France’s 4-2 win over Croatia in the World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday marked the second time in 20 years

JERUSALEM — Some U.S. media reported new details on Sunday from a Mossad operation that smuggled Iranian nuclear documents out of Tehran, though none of the material appeared to show that Iran wasn’t abiding by its 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers. The information relayed to the outlets shed more light on the daring operation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Police chased a stolen firetruck across four Northern California counties during a wild high-speed pursuit that lasted nearly two hours and ended with two suspects under arrest. Officials say the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District truck worth about $1 million was taken from the scene of a small grass fire Saturday. The truck

AIN TERMA, Syria — Most of the Syrian troops and residents of Ain Terma, just outside the capital Damascus, watching the World Cup’s final match were hoping that Croatia would win. Most Syrians in areas controlled by the government harbor antipathy for France as many of them consider it part of a coalition opposed to

BEIRUT — A U.S-backed Syrian group says the withdrawal of a Kurdish militia from a strategic town in northern Syria has been completed, removing a major source of tension between Washington and Ankara. Turkey considers the People’s Protection Units, or YPG, as terrorists. But Washington has relied on the group to battle the Islamic State

ROUBAIX, France — Richie Porte said before the Tour de France that his hopes of dethroning Chris Froome rested on not having any more bad luck — such as the fall that knocked him out of last year’s race. Misfortune struck Porte again on Sunday when he was injured in a crash at the start

ZAGREB, Croatia — Euphoria gave way to a mixture of disappointment and pride for Croatia fans after their national team lost to France in its first ever World Cup final. The entry into the World Cup final in Russia brought the country of 4 million people to a standstill Sunday after officials and the media

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A suspect in the non-fatal shooting of two Kansas City police officers shot a third officer who was searching for him Sunday and barricaded himself inside of a home, authorities said. Police said the first two officers are in stable condition and are expected to live. The condition of the third

ROUBAIX, France — At long last, it’s time to climb. But while the Tour de France’s cyclists face the first of a triple-header of mountain stages in the Alps, the mere mortals in tow can relax in the “Venice of the Alps” and dip into France’s second largest lake as well as taste some extra

MEDINA, Ohio — Police say a 6-month-old girl found unresponsive in a car at a park in Ohio and has died. Medina police say the baby was found unresponsive shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday in a car at Ray Mellert Park in the city about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Cleveland. Medina police said

ERIE, Pa. — A man and a woman have been charged following the discovery of human remains in a shallow grave behind an apartment house in northwestern Pennsylvania. The Erie Times-News reports that Erie police have reported finding a body wrapped in plastic Saturday that was exhumed by detectives and members of the Mercyhurst University

CHICAGO — CVS Health is apologizing after a black customer says a white store manager in Chicago accused her of trying to use a phony coupon. Camilla Hudson posted cellphone video of manager Morry Matson calling police Friday night. Matson, who apparently plans to run for City Council and was a state delegate for Donald

FRISCO, Texas — Oklahoma won another Big 12 title and made it to the College Football Playoff again in its first season without coach Bob Stoops on the sideline. The Sooners, who have won the past three Big 12 titles with quarterback Baker Mayfield, will now be trying to do it again without the Heisman

CINCINNATI — Workers in a metropolitan sewer district have amassed an impressive collection of toys, eyeglasses and other objects that made their way through the city’s sewer system. WVXU radio in Cincinnati reports the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati takes in water from storm drains and sanitary sewers. Most of the water cycling through

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin says he told France’s leader it’s about time for Russia and France to “get over” the difficulties straining their relations. Putin met Sunday in Moscow with French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron’s office said he wanted to make Europe’s voice heard after last week’s contentious NATO summit and before Putin’s

SEOUL, South Korea — U.S. and North Korean officials held “productive” talks Sunday to discuss the return of U.S. service members’ remains missing since the Korean War, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. Pompeo, who was not part of the talks, said in a statement that working level meetings between U.S. and North Korean

SALEM, Mass. — A city in Massachusetts is promising to spruce up its witch trials memorial that some people have complained is already starting to look shabby just a year after it was unveiled. About a dozen young trees at the memorial for 19 people who were hanged at Proctor’s Ledge in 1692 have died

CHICAGO — Chicago police say body cameras show that a man who was fatally shot by an officer was armed with what appeared to be a handgun. Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi (GOO-lee-em-ee) also said Sunday that officers found two magazines of bullets along with a gun at the site of Saturday evening’s shooting on the

LONDON — West Ham broke its transfer record to sign Brazil midfielder Felipe Anderson for a reported fee of 35 million pounds ($42 million) in what the Premier League club said Sunday was a “real statement of intent.” Anderson joined from Italian side Lazio and became West Ham’s seventh signing since the appointment of Manuel

LONDON — The changes Angelique Kerber has made on the court helped her win a first Wimbledon title. She believes the changes she made off the court will ensure her second coming as a dominant force in the women’s game endures. The 30-year-old German defeated seven-time champion Serena Williams 6-3, 6-3 in Saturday’s final to

NEW YORK — Soccer enthusiasts are fanning out to watch the World Cup final at cafes, bars, clubs and outdoor spaces across New York City. The showdown in Moscow between Croatia and France begins at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. For the French, it adds to festivities surrounding their national Bastille (bahs-TEEL’) Day holiday. The

TURNBERRY, Scotland — The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local): 2:50 p.m. National security adviser John Bolton says President Donald Trump has a stronger hand going into the Russia summit because of U.S. charges against 12 Russian military intelligence officials related to the hacking of Democratic targets in the 2016 presidential election. Bolton

LONDON — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Top-seeded Chun Hsin Tseng of Taiwan won the junior boys’ title at Wimbledon, stopping Jack Draper from becoming the first British champion in 56 years. The 16-year-old Tseng won 6-1, 6-7 (2), 6-4 on No. 1 Court against the son of former Lawn Tennis

LONDON — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local): 3:25 p.m. Novak Djokovic is one set away from a fourth Wimbledon title. The Serb has moved into a 6-2, 6-2 lead on Centre Court, with Kevin Anderson struggling physically after his 6 hour-plus semifinal with John Isner. Djokovic also came through a five-set match —