Новости за 26.01.2020

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Two patients in Southern California are the third and fourth individuals in the U.S. to be diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like virus from China, health officials said.

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Without Oprah or Apple, the Russell Simmons documentary “On the Record” went ahead with its premiere Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival, where the women who came forward with sexual assault allegations against the hip-hop mogul received one of the festival's most roaring receptions.

LONDON (AP) — Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016 Brexit referendum.

Were you Seen at the Mayor's Cup hockey games between RPI and Union College at Times Union Center in Albany on Jan. 25, 2020?

Were you Seen at the 5th Annual Downtown Schenectady Soup Stroll held in Downtown Schenectady on Saturday, January 25, 2020?

It’s been more than three years since Russia's sweeping and systematic effort to interfere in U.S. elections through disinformation on social media, stolen campaign emails and attacks on voting systems. U.S. officials have made advances in trying to prevent similar attacks from undermining the 2020 vote, but the potential threats have increased and some old problems have not been addressed. A look at what has changed since 2016 and what has not.

Were you Seen at the Ellis Medicine Winter Gala honoring Dr. Richard and Valerie Brooks, to benefit programs and services at Ellis Medicine, at Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady on Saturday, January 25th, 2020?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X are walking into what should be one of the most exciting days of their careers as they attend their first-ever Grammy Awards on Sunday, where they are the top-nominated acts.

LONDON (AP) — With Brexit just days away, Britons are fighting over the chimes of Big Ben. And the White Cliffs of Dover are a battleground.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs called out the Grammy Awards for dissing rap and R&B stars in its major categories in a blazing speech that earned him a standing ovation from Beyoncé, Jay-Z and several other music industry players.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he hopes to “make history” during his upcoming trip to the White House for the expected unveiling of President Donald Trump's Mideast peace plan.

Albany

One week removed from a difficult loss at Springfield College, the Albany Academy boys' basketball team got the chance to conclude a seven-game slate Saturday in the finale of the Slam North South Classic at the Washington Avenue Armory. The Cadets did not disappoint the huge crowd that gathered to witness what they had to offer.

Albany Academy made a highly anticipated showdown against Park School one-sided with a monster second quarter. The Cadets not only excelled on defense in the second stanza... Читать дальше...

Albany

This year's Mayor's Cup was just like last year's Mayor's Cup.

One big difference in Saturday's eighth annual ice game between the RPI and Union hockey teams was the Engineers got to dance around with the coveted trophy on the Times Union Center ice.

Like last year's game, the bitter rivalry game could not produce a winner after regulation and then a five-minute overtime. So, for the second straight year, the Mayor's Cup went to a shootout. RPI flipped the script this... Читать дальше...

BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. Consulate in the epidemic-stricken Chinese city of Wuhan will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight Tuesday.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities on Sunday lowered the alert level at Taal Volcano, two weeks after it began spewing ash, steam and rocks, a move that will allow many of the more than 376,000 displaced villagers to return home.

Albany

Marcus Shelton was a constant scoring threat throughout Saturday afternoon for the Colonie boys' basketball team, but the Garnet Raiders needed more than him against La Salle Institute at Washington Avenue Armory.

Brendan Coyle, who went scoreless during the first half, knocked down four 3-pointers after intermission and Colonie produced its best defensive effort in the fourth quarter to rally for a 60-53 victory over the Cadets at the Slam North South Classic.

"This a huge win for us. Читать дальше...

Houseplants are quick to tell you when they need help. They display discolored leaves, drooping stems, and little or no growth. That usually gives you enough time to make things right.

San Diego

Jon Rahm chipped in for birdie and holed out from 111 yards for eagle to start his round Saturday, and he scrambled superbly along the back nine for a 7-under 65 at Torrey Pines and a one-shot lead over Ryan Palmer in the Farmers Insurance Open.

Rahm won his first PGA Tour title three years ago at Torrey Pines when he made a pair of eagles over the last six holes for a 66 to rally from a three-shot deficit. This time, he tries his hand with the lead.

Palmer traded... Читать дальше...

Melbourne, Australia

Nick Kyrgios put aside a bloody hand, a hamstring issue, a tiff with the chair umpire and a resilient opponent who saved a pair of match points.

When the Australian Open third-round thriller ended after about 41/2 hours Saturday, Kyrgios dropped to his back behind the baseline. Guess what's next for the home-crowd favorite? A much-anticipated matchup with a familiar, but decidedly not friendly, foe: No. 1 Rafael Nadal.

Kyrgios eventually got past No. 16 Karen Khachanov 6-2... Читать дальше...

St. Louis

Hockey's young skill was on display at the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament.

Boston's 23-year-old David Pastrnak, Edmonton's 24-year-old Leon Draisaitl and Vancouver's Elias Pettersson put on an offensive show in the 3-on-3 finale. Draisaitl and Pettersson's Pacific Division team beat Pastrnak's Atlantic 5-4 Saturday night in the fifth incarnation of 3-on-3 making up the All-Star Game.

Pastrnak, the league's leading goal scorer at the break, was named All-Star MVP after scoring four goals and adding two assists. Читать дальше...

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — A searing documentary about the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi made its anticipated debut at the Sundance Film Festival, unveiling a detailed investigation into the Saudi Arabia regime and the companies and governments that do business with it.

MIAMI (AP) — Eighty Burmese pythons were caught during Miami's 10-day Super Bowl hunt, designed to raise awareness about the invasive species decimating the Everglades.