Новости за 26.11.2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee inmate set to be put to death next week has requested the electric chair and not the state’s preferred method of a lethal injection, becoming the second inmate this year to make that choice as an execution date loomed. Lawyers for David Earl Miller have argued that Tennessee’s midazolam-based, three-drug

TEMPE, Ariz. — In the wake of another embarrassing loss, the beleaguered Arizona Cardinals have released two starters — right tackle Andre Smith and cornerback Bene Benwikere. Coach Steve Wilks also said Monday that linebacker Josh Bynes (thumb) and kicker Phil Dawson (hip) were placed on injured reserve. Wilks cited “inconsistent” play on the part

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida authorities have linked more deaths to Hurricane Michael, raising the state’s death toll to 43. Florida Division of Emergency Management spokesman Alberto Moscoso said Monday that two more deaths were confirmed in hard-hit Bay County, raising the total there to 23. Florida has also raised the toll in Jackson and Washington

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Cornerback Aqib Talib is eligible to return from injured reserve this week for the Los Angeles Rams’ game at Detroit. The Rams designated Talib to return Monday as they returned to work after their bye week. Talib injured his ankle during the third game of his first season with the Rams

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have put wide receiver Marvin Jones on injured reserve. The team announced the move Monday. Jones has missed the past two games with a knee injury. Jones’ absence leaves the Detroit receiving corps down another player. The Lions traded Golden Tate earlier this season. Second-year receiver Kenny Golladay

TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State receiver N’Keal Harry will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft. Harry made the announcement Monday with coach Herm Edwards at his side. Harry is third in Arizona State history with 213 career receptions and 2,889 yards, needing 50 yards in the Sun Devils’ bowl game to take

NEW YORK — Like Black Friday, Cyber Monday is spreading out into a week-long shopping fest, with Amazon, Walmart and Target calling it “Cyber Week.” Still, Monday is expected to be the biggest online shopping day in U.S. history, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks online sales at 80 of the top 100 retail sites.

NEW YORK — It’s OK to eat some romaine lettuce again, U.S. health officials said. Just check the label. The Food and Drug Administration narrowed its blanket warning from last week, when it said people shouldn’t eat any type of romaine because of an E. coli outbreak. The agency said Monday that romaine recently harvested

NEW YORK — A produce industry group says it expects U.S. health officials to scale back a public health alert warning people not to eat any romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak. Jennifer McEntire of the United Fresh Produce Association says the Food and Drug Administration informed the group that a narrower alert

NEW YORK — Jets quarterback Josh McCown has a sore right thumb that coach Todd Bowles thinks won’t keep him out of practice. McCown banged his hand on a helmet, causing a cut during New York’s 27-13 loss to New England on Sunday. The 39-year-old veteran QB had a heavy wrap on his hand as

HONOLULU — Researchers are gathering to compare clues on the reasons behind a significant decline in the number of sightings of North Pacific humpback whales in their traditional breeding grounds in waters around Hawaii. The trend doesn’t necessarily mean the iconic giants are dying off, or that they’re not still migrating to the islands. But

NEW YORK — A brother of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been charged in the U.S. with scheming to bring tons of cocaine into the country. Federal prosecutors in New York announced drug conspiracy and other charges against Antonio “Tony” Hernandez on Monday. He has previously denied involvement in any illegal activities. The former

BURNLEY, England — The start of the English Premier League game between Burnley and Newcastle has been delayed by 30 minutes because of a medical emergency. Britain’s Press Association said referees’ assessor, Eddie Wolstenholme, collapsed in the tunnel and was taken to hospital. The Premier League said in a tweet that he was in a

Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley and Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chip Long are among the five finalists for the Broyles Award given to the nation’s top assistant coach. The other finalists are Army defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, Clemson co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach Jeff Scott and Mississippi State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop. Locksley is in

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Jeff Heuerman’s breakout season came to a premature end Monday with word that he sustained broken ribs and a bruised lung in the Denver Broncos’ 24-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Vance Joseph said on his weekly radio show that Heuerman has three broken ribs and would miss the rest of

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Florida authorities say Casey Anthony’s father has been hospitalized after a car accident. The Florida Highway Patrol says in a report that George Anthony’s SUV rolled over several times after he lost control Saturday night while traveling on Interstate 4 between Daytona Beach and Orlando. According to troopers, Anthony didn’t remember

PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett isn’t offended by the term “game manager.” Last the Pittsburgh sophomore checked, the phrase isn’t an insult but a job description. “Every quarterback needs to manage the game first,” Pickett said. Pickett’s pre-snap checklist is lengthy. Is the protection right? Does he need to audible? Are the other 10 guys lined

NEW YORK — The Atlanta Braves added a pair of free agents following their first division title in five years, agreeing to one-year contracts with third baseman Josh Donaldson and catcher Brian McCann. Donaldson agreed to a $23 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday. The person

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An Indiana limestone quarry featured in the 1979 movie “Breaking Away” has been filled in. The Herald-Times reports that Sanders Quarry south of Bloomington was recently filled in. Law enforcement officials say the iconic spot has seen issues with people trespassing in order to imitate scenes from the movie. Monroe County Sheriff

WASHINGTON, N.C. — After Hurricanes Florence and Michael, the nation’s financially troubled, taxpayer-backed flood insurance program is likely to restore homes and businesses that have already been rebuilt repeatedly, sometimes at costs totaling more than the building is worth. Nearly 37,000 properties from the Carolinas to California have repeatedly flooded and been rebuilt — some

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have placed defenseman Karl Alzner on waivers. The 30-year-old has an assist in eight games this season. He had a goal and 11 points in 82 games with Montreal last season after signing a five-year, $23.125 million deal in the 2017 offseason. The move comes as top defenseman Shea Weber

DALLAS — A grand jury is hearing evidence in the case of a former Dallas police officer who fatally shot her unarmed black neighbor in his own apartment after she said she mistook it for hers. Daryl Washington, an attorney for the family of the slain man, said the grand jury began hearing the case

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are the top three in the year-end ATP rankings for the first time since 2014. It is the seventh time that trio of tennis greats is 1-2-3 to close a season. Never before, though, had each spent some time in the top spot during the same year. For

NEW YORK — Notre Dame and UConn remain the top two teams in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll, setting up a 1-vs.-2 matchup on Sunday. Both teams faced deficits this past week in holiday tournament games before prevailing. The Irish needed to rally from 14 points down to beat No. 9 Oregon State in

TIJUANA, Mexico — The Latest on migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border (all times local): 9:30 a.m. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan says 69 migrants were arrested on the California side of the border after trying to cross from Tijuana to the U.S. during a confrontation where agents fired tear gas. He says