Новости за 03.12.2023

A man killed four family members, including two children, at their Queens home in New York City and stabbed two police officers who then shot him to death. Police say the suspect was identified as Courtney Gordon, a 38-year-old Bronx resident who had been visiting family at their home in the Far Rockaway neighborhood. The victims were a 12-year old boy, a 44-year-old woman, a male in his 30s and an 11-year old girl. Their identities have not yet been released. The two police officers who were stabbed... Читать дальше...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The chair of Florida's Republican Party says he will not resign over a woman's allegation that he raped her, saying in an email to supporters that he is innocent. He did not address any specifics of the accusation that has roiled the state's conservative politics.

Louisiana lawmakers now have until the end of January to draw and pass new congressional boundaries to replace the current map that a federal judge says dilutes the power of the state’s Black voters. Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has vowed to call a special redistricting session once he is inaugurated Jan. 8. Louisiana is among the list of states still wrangling over congressional districts. Louisiana’s current GOP-drawn map has white majorities in five of six districts — despite Black people... Читать дальше...

Times Union staff and local TV sports anchors handicap NFL football games outright and against the spread.

Japanese authorities say they have handed over pieces of the wreckage from an U.S. Air Force Osprey that crashed off southwestern Japan to the U.S. military, as the search continued for seven missing servicemembers. U.S. Air Force officials say that the only body so far recovered was formally identified on Saturday by the Air Force Special Operations Command as Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The cause of Wednesday's crash, which occurred during a training mission, was under investigation. Читать дальше...

Senior, who won by 20 shots at sectionals, takes top honor for fifth straight year.

The Israel-Hamas war and its polarizing reverberations in America are straining some Muslim-Jewish interfaith relationships in the U.S. more than ever. For many, the losses are too personal, the emotions too raw. The violence is prompting some to question such dialogues, their role, impact — or how to even have them. But it's steeling the resolve of others to connect and wrestle together with the challenges. In the Israeli-Palestinian context, some critics say many interfaith efforts fall short or fail to tackle the thorny issues. Читать дальше...

George Santos is gone from the House, but his name is certain to pop up in key congressional races across New York next year. Democrats are targeting five seats held by first-term Republicans and are looking to associate them with their former colleague in the state’s congressional delegation as often as they can. How successful Democrats are in that effort could help determine which party holds the majority in the House in 2025. New York Republicans are clearly sensitive to the damage that Santos could extend to GOP incumbents... Читать дальше...

The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment. Opera singer Renée Fleming, 1970s music icon Barry Gibb and prolific hitmaker Dionne Warwick also are being honored at the black-tie gala. Each will receive personalized tributes that typically include appearances and performances that are kept secret from the honorees themselves.

A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines has killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grounds after a tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake Saturday night had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia... Читать дальше...

Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series. A ceremony honoring Mankiller's legacy is set for Dec. 5 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where the tribe is based. Mankiller, who died in 2010, was the first female chief of a major Native American tribe and led the Cherokee Nation from 1985 to 1995. During that time the tribe tripled its enrollment, doubled employment and built new health centers and children’s programs. Читать дальше...

A Hong Kong court will convene a hearing Monday on troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande's plans for restructuring its more than $300 billion in debts. China Evergrande could be ordered to liquidate if the plan is rejected by its creditors. The company, the world’s most indebted property developer, ran into trouble when Chinese regulators cracked down on excessive borrowing in the real estate sector. The Hong Kong High Court has postponed the hearing over Evergrande's potential liquidation several times. Читать дальше...

As schools across the U.S. grapple with the student mental health crisis, the use of telehealth therapy for students has skyrocketed. Video counseling at school was never an option before the pandemic, but an analysis by The Associated Press has found the service is now so prevalent it exists in 16 of the 20 largest school districts to reach millions of students. The rapid rise reflects the pressure schools face to address the crisis amid a shortage of counselors, leading to the use of federal pandemic relief money on teletherapy. Читать дальше...

On Saturday night, Kiss will close out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden. But will it really be the end? During their encore, the band’s current lineup — founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as well as guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer — will transform themselves into avatars to perform “God Gave Rock and Roll to You.” The cutting-edge technology will be used to tease a new chapter of the rock band. After 50 years of Kiss... Читать дальше...

Muslim community leaders from several swing states are pledging to withdraw support for U.S. President Joe Biden, citing his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Democrats in Michigan have warned the White House that Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war could cost him enough support within the Arab American community to sway the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Leaders from Michigan, Minnesota, Arizona, Wisconsin, Florida, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania gathered behind a lectern that read “Abandon Biden... Читать дальше...

A Los Angeles man who was already in custody in connection with another shooting investigation has been identified as the suspect in three recent killings of homeless men. Police said Saturday that the man was identified as the suspect in the homeless killings after authorities determined a firearm found in the vehicle was linked to the shootings. Authorities say 33-year-old Jerrid Joseph Powell was arrested this week by Los Angeles sheriff's deputies for investigation of the shooting death and robbery of a man who had returned to his home. Читать дальше...

The U.S. Navy says it will cost $1.5 million to salvage a jet plane that crashed on a coral reef in Hawaii nearly two weeks ago. Navy spokesman Mohammad Issa said on Saturday the operation is focused on protecting the environment and safely recovering the aircraft in a way that retains its combat capability. The Navy plans to use inflatable cylinders to lift and roll the plane off the reef. The P-8A crashed into an environmentally sensitive bay when it overshot the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Nov. Читать дальше...