Новости за 22.05.2023

A judge has entered not guilty pleas for a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. The pleas potentially set the stage for a trial in which he could face the death penalty. Bryan Kohberger declined to enter pleas on his own behalf in Monday's arraignment. He was arrested late last year and charged with burglary and four counts of first-degree murder in connection with with the Nov. 13, 2022, killings. Prosecutors have 60 days to announce whether they will seek the death penalty. Читать дальше...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — As Sen. Tim Scott enters the 2024 GOP presidential field, he will be eager to introduce himself to voters who might not know much about him.

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Delegates from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations began a meeting on tourism in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday that was condemned by China and Pakistan, as authorities reduced the visibility of security in the disputed region’s main city.

Wall Street is trading small gains and losses as a deadline nears to reach a deal to avoid a federal default. Dow futures rose less than than 0.1% before the bell on Monday, as did futures for the S&P 500. There’s a pivotal meeting set for later in the day at the White House between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the debt ceiling. A default on the U.S. debt would almost surely cause a recession in the American economy, which would have damaging effects on global economies.

A Brazilian non-profit has created a new model for land ownership that welcomes both local people and scientists to collaborate in preserving the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical forest. The goal is to create something replicable for other parts of the Amazon and slow the deforestation rates that have destroyed 10% of the entire forest in the last 40 years. Public land in Brazil that is not formally protected turns out to be more vulnerable to deforestation. Now a new nonprofit called the Jurua... Читать дальше...

The U.N. weather agency reported Monday that nearly 12,000 extreme weather, climate and water-related events over much of the past half-century around the globe have killed more than 2 million people and caused economic damage of $4.3 trillion. The stark recap from the World Meteorological Organization came as it opened its four-yearly congress among member countries, pressing the message that more needs to be done to improve alert systems for extreme weather events by a target date of 2027.

Despite inflicting the most crushing defeat in half a century on the opposition, Greece’s center-right Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to seek a second election within weeks, as he lacks the majority in Parliament to govern alone. With 99.55% of the votes counted early Monday, Mitsotakis’ New Democracy party won 40.79% — twice the left-wing main opposition Syriza’s share. But the electoral system that was in effect on Sunday means ND only gains 146 of Parliament’s 300 seats, five short of a governing majority. Читать дальше...

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have a pivotal meeting coming up on the impasse over the debt ceiling. Washington is racing to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a devastating federal default. They're to meet face to face Monday afternoon. After a weekend of start-stop talks, both men appeared upbeat as they face a deadline, as soon as June 1, when the government could run out of cash to pay its bills. Back in the U.S. after the G-7 summit... Читать дальше...

The United States is scheduled to sign a new security pact with Papua New Guinea as the U.S. continues to jostle with China for influence in the Pacific. Papua New Guinea is strategically located and its nearly 10 million people are the most among Pacific island nations. The State Department says the agreement would help improve security cooperation, enhance Papua New Guinea’s defense capacity and increase regional stability. But many in the Pacific are concerned about the increasing militarization. Читать дальше...

Among the eight people killed when a gunman opened fire at a Texas shopping mall earlier this month were Kyu and Cindy Cho and their 3-year-old son, James. Their family's only survivor that day was their 6-year-old son. He was wounded. Those who knew Kyu and Cindy Cho say the two complemented each other perfectly. He had a generous spirt and a joyous belly laugh. She was quieter, sweet and kind. They were strong in their faith and devoted to family and friends. Both grew up in Texas but met in Boston as young adults. Читать дальше...

Another round of debt talks has wrapped up at the U.S. Capitol. White House and House Republican staff met for 2 1/2 hours Sunday evening. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plan to meet in person Monday in search of a deal to avert an economy-wrecking federal default. The Republican leader is expressing cautious optimism about a possible debt ceiling compromise as Washington races to raise America’s borrowing limit before the funds could be depleted early next month. The leaders... Читать дальше...

Saudi Arabia’s first astronauts in decades are headed to the International Space Station on a chartered multimillion-dollar flight. SpaceX launched the first Saudi female astronaut on Sunday along with a Royal Saudi Air Force fighter pilot. They’re joined by an American from Tennessee and a retired NASA astronaut who now works for the Houston company that arranged the trip. Their capsule should reach the space station Monday morning. They’ll spend just over a week there before splashing down off the Florida coast. Читать дальше...

U.S. immigration officials say an 8-year-old girl who died last week in Border Patrol custody was seen at least three separate times by medical personnel on the day of her death. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Sunday that the girl had complained of vomiting and a stomachache before later suffering what appeared to be a seizure. The girl’s mother had previously told The Associated Press that agents had repeatedly ignored her pleas to hospitalize her medically fragile daughter. CBP Acting... Читать дальше...

 Incaviglia was pleased to see his team take some momentum into the Windy City series that starts Tuesday morning with a Camp Day game. The ValleyCats were scheduled to leave at 9 p.m. Sunday for Illinois.

Democratic leaders in major U.S. cities are finding themselves politically squeezed when it comes to addressing homelessness. Their constituents are tiring of seeing homeless encampments sprouting across communities. Advocates for homeless people are denouncing the hardline approaches being taken in large cities including New York and Los Angeles. A unanimous New York City Council has passed a “Homeless Bill of Rights." It not only codifies a long-standing right to shelter but would establish the right to sleep outside. Читать дальше...

CABO CAÑAVERAL, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — Los primeros astronautas de Arabia Saudí en décadas partieron hacia la Estación Espacial Internacional en un multimillonario vuelo privado el domingo por la tarde desde el Centro Espacial Kennedy de la NASA. Es el mismo lugar donde el primer astronauta de Arabia Saudí, un príncipe, se elevó en 1985.