Новости за 07.08.2018

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Roberto Osuna got the win in his first appearance with Houston after Marwin Gonzalez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Astros over the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Monday night. Osuna (1-0) hadn't pitch in the majors since May 6 while serving a 75-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy. Osuna was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays last Monday in a deal that sent back closer Ken Giles, and he became eligible to pitch Sunday . Читать дальше...

LAKEPORT, Calif. (AP) — Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the largest wildfire in state history, becoming the norm as climate change makes the fire season longer and more severe. The two fires burning a few miles apart and known as the Mendocino Complex are being treated as one incident. It has scorched 443 square miles (1,148.4 square kilometers), fire officials said Monday. The fires, north of San Francisco, have burned 75 homes and is only 30 percent contained. Читать дальше...

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state officials are preparing for their first execution in two decades and first-ever lethal injection with an untried combination of drugs that includes a powerful painkiller responsible for much of the nation's opioid epidemic and a paralyzing drug that could conceal whether something has gone wrong. The execution planned for Aug. 14 at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln comes with significant risks for Nebraska prison officials, who haven't carried out a death... Читать дальше...

SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France announced on Monday he was taking an indefinite leave of absence following his arrest in the Hamptons on charges of driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone. France was seen blowing through a stop sign in Sag Harbor on Sunday and later had a blood-alcohol content that was more than twice the legal limit for driving, smelled of booze and slurred his words, police said. He said in a statement on Monday that effective... Читать дальше...

Serena Williams says she's been struggling with postpartum emotions and wants other new moms to know they are "totally normal." The 23-time Grand Slam champion suffered the most lopsided defeat of her career, a 6-1, 6-0 loss to Johanna Konta in San Jose, California, last Tuesday. She then withdrew from this week's Rogers Cup in Montreal, citing personal reasons. "Last week was not easy for me. Not only was I accepting some tough personal stuff, but I just was in a funk. Mostly, I felt like I was... Читать дальше...

Chicago Lance Lynn was sound asleep while the rest of the New York Yankees hopped on a flight to Chicago after perhaps their most difficult loss of the season. With his new team in desperate need of a lift, he delivered. Lynn pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning in his first start with New York, and the Yankees rebounded from their tough weekend in Boston by beating the White Sox 7-0 on Monday night. "Obviously, Lance Lynn, huge pick-me-up," manager Aaron Boone said. "He was terrific." Lynn... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rosie O'Donnell and cast members from some of Broadway's biggest musicals have led a sing-along protest against President Donald Trump outside the White House. O'Donnell spoke to protesters, some clutching signs with the word "Treason" spelled out, before the group broke into a rendition of "America the Beautiful" on Monday night. The actress told the crowd it was important to make sure their voices were heard so that Trump would know that they were not going away. The group also... Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning in his first start with New York, and the Yankees rebounded from their tough weekend in Boston by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-0 on Monday night. Lynn provided a big boost for New York after it dropped a season-high five straight games, including a four-game sweep by the major league-leading Red Sox. The series concluded with Aroldis Chapman blowing a save opportunity in a 10-inning loss at Fenway Park late Sunday night. Enter Lynn (8-8)... Читать дальше...

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local): 7:20 p.m. Authorities say twin blazes rapidly spreading in Northern California have become the state's largest wildfire in history. The fires burning a few miles apart and known as the Mendocino Complex ignited July 27 and encompass an area the size of Los Angeles. It's the second straight year that California has recorded the state's largest wildfire. Officials said Monday that the flames about 100 miles (259 kilometers)... Читать дальше...

CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer struck out 11 and allowed three hits in six innings, and the Cleveland Indians hit four home runs in routing the Minnesota Twins 10-0 on Monday night. Bauer (11-6) has 206 strikeouts this season, one behind Boston's Chris Sale for the AL lead. The right-hander has 10 double-figure strikeout games, tying him with Sale for the league lead. Bauer also leads the AL with 159 2/3 innings pitched. Edwin Encarnacion drove in four runs, including a three-run homer in the seventh. Читать дальше...

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry can only imagine the intensity level of the Lakers-Warriors rivalry now that LeBron James has landed in L.A. After four straight NBA Finals against James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, two-time defending champion Golden State will get four matchups against James during the regular season. "And a whole new-look Laker team with some of the young kids. It should be fun, the Bay Area and L.A. and the whole thing," Curry said Monday in a sit-down with The Associated... Читать дальше...

Florham Park, N.J. The New York Jets' three-man quarterback competition could last the entire summer. Coach Todd Bowles said he has not pinpointed a specific date as to when he will decide between Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater and Sam Darnold to be the starter in the regular-season opener at Detroit on Sept. 10. Bowles adds that it's possible he won't make a decision until after the fourth preseason game. The Jets coach could keep the team's starter under wraps until the night of the game against the Lions. Читать дальше...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Latest on a sightseeing airplane crash at Alaska's Denali National Park (all times local): 5:10 p.m. A Michigan man has been identified as the pilot the plane that crashed in Alaska's Denali National Park over the weekend, killing four people and leaving the last person on board missing and presumed dead. Park spokeswoman Katherine Belcher identified the pilot of the flightseeing plane as Craig Layson. She didn't have an age or hometown. However, the Saline Post newspaper in Michigan reports Layson and his wife... Читать дальше...

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii emergency officials who have been contending with Kilauea volcano's lava flow were preparing for a hurricane that was expected to pass to the south of the islands this week. Hurricane preparations were underway just as lava from the last active eruption site in a Big Island neighborhood decreased dramatically over the weekend and fewer earthquakes were felt. The significance of the change was not yet clear, scientists said. "It is common for eruptions to wax and wane or pause... Читать дальше...

SYDNEY (AP) — Pop superstar Pink remained in a hospital on Tuesday with a stomach virus, forcing her to postpone a third Sydney show, her promoter said. The singer's "Beautiful Trauma" world tour's first concert in Sydney was scheduled for last Friday, but she canceled that show on doctor's orders. The 38-year-old battled through a Saturday night show. Promoter Live Nation tweeted that Pink was admitted to a hospital on Sunday suffering from dehydration and was discharged. But she was readmitted... Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Wynn Resorts announced additional changes to its board of directors Monday, a truce with its top shareholder and the end to an internal investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against the company's founder that surfaced earlier this year. The appointment of industry veteran Phil Satre as vice chairman is the latest change to a board that has seen resignations and appointments since March. The move is among the many steps the casino operator's leadership has taken to... Читать дальше...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout received a cortisone injection in his sore right wrist Monday, and the Los Angeles Angels are hopeful their superstar center fielder can return to their lineup on the weekend. The two-time AL MVP wasn't in the Angels' starting lineup for the fifth consecutive game when they opened a six-game homestand against Detroit. Manager Mike Scioscia said Trout won't play in at least their next two games, including the Angels' game on his birthday Tuesday. After a day off Thursday... Читать дальше...

SAND ISLAND, Ala. (AP) — Beach volleyball players on a small island off Alabama probably killed hundreds of unhatched birds, moving eggs to make room for their playing court and scaring adult birds from nests, according to Birmingham Audubon. The day after the damage was found, the conservation group put up ropes and signs to tell people about the Sand Island rookery of federally protected birds called least terns — and the education has worked, Katie Barnes, chief biologist for Birmingham Audubon's Coastal Program... Читать дальше...

LAKEPORT, Calif. (AP) — Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the second-largest wildfire in state history, becoming the norm as climate change makes the fire season longer and more severe. The two fires burning a few miles apart and known as the Mendocino Complex have scorched 428 square miles (1,108 square kilometers) since igniting July 27 about 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of San Francisco, the state's firefighting agency said. Читать дальше...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brian France had just helped his family present a humanitarian award in honor of his late mother at a glitzy Las Vegas affair when his night went awry. The NASCAR chairman followed his wife toward the stairs at the front of the stage so the couple could rejoin their table in the audience at last year's award ceremony. As they descended into the crowd, France clipped the back of his wife's gown and both tumbled to the carpet. At least one champion driver was among the attendees who rushed to help Amy France to her feet. Читать дальше...

RÍO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Las autoridades de salud de Brasil iniciaron el lunes una campaña para controlar un brote de sarampión traído por los venezolanos, muchos de ellos hambrientos y enfermos, que han salido de su país a causa de la crisis política y económica. El brote de sarampión ha afectado a más de 1.000 personas y provocado la muerte de cinco niños, y se presentó poco después de que la enfermedad fuera erradicada en 2016. Los casos de sarampión se concentran principalmente en los estados de Amazonas y Roraima... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is claiming that California's water policy is shortchanging firefighters of water to battle the state's raging wildfires. That's not so, according to wildfire and water experts. A look at his tweets and the facts behind them: TRUMP: "California wildfires are being magnified & made so much worse by the bad environmental laws which aren't allowing massive amount of readily available water to be properly utilized. It is being diverted into the Pacific Ocean. Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — So much for the Red Sox only beating up on baseball's weaklings. After Yankees general manager Brian Cashman cast doubt on the quality of Boston's record heading into their series at Fenway Park, the Red Sox swept four games from their AL East rivals to expand their lead in the division to a season-high 9 1/2 games. Noting that the Red Sox had been 4-5 against New York before the series Cashman said, "You wonder what their record would be if they weren't playing us." The words made their way around the Boston clubhouse. Читать дальше...

New York U.S. stocks finished broadly higher for the third day in a row Monday. Media, retail and technology companies rose, and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway led gains for the financial sector. Most sectors climbed as companies including Facebook and Netflix recovered some of the losses they sustained recently. Investors continued to focus on companies' quarterly results instead of the escalating trade threats the U.S. and China made last week. Company profits have rocketed higher this year... Читать дальше...

DALLAS (AP) — A woman who lives at a Texas home where the body of a young child was found buried in a flower garden had a son who was fatally beaten more than a decade ago, officials said Monday. Virginia Ann Adams, 35, was being held at the Brazos County jail on a charge of interfering with the custody of a child. Police in Bryan said she was uncooperative when questioned on the whereabouts of her 3-year-old daughter, Rayven Shields, who was last seen in June. State Child Protective Services on... Читать дальше...