Новости за 01.03.2018

Discovery Communications has shared what will be its senior leadership team after its purchase of Scripps Networks Interactive is complete. Particularly noteworthy: Rich Ross is out. From the Scripps side of things, Kathleen Finch and Jon Steinlauf will come over to Discovery in key positions. He’ll be chief U.S. ad sales officer, while she’ll become chief lifestyle brands officer for the combined company with management oversight of HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, Travel Channel, DIY Network, Cooking Channel... Читать дальше...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – A convicted sex offender who was sentenced to more than 300 years for sexually assaulting multiple children is now free. According to KREX, 46-year-old Michael Tracy McFadden was sentenced to more than 300 years in prison after he was convicted of sexually assaulting six young boys and girls. However, McFadden appealed that conviction, saying that pre-trial delays violated the speedy trial statutes. His claims went before the Colorado Court of Appeals, who ruled that the statutes... Читать дальше...

The US military has unveiled the second prototype of a high-concept sci-fi piece of equipment: a mechanical limb that can carry a rifle or shield and is pretty much exactly identical to the M56 Smart-gun from the 1986 film “Aliens.”

Brazil's former leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told AFP on Thursday he is not afraid of a 12-year prison sentence for corruption, insisting on his innocence and determination to return to the presidency.

Tottenham needed a late Harry Kane goal to defeat Crystal Palace last weekend, but they will be hoping for a much easier outing against Huddersfield Town at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Spurs were also involved in FA Cup on Wednesday, and they claimed a 6-1 win over Rochdale in the FA Cup fifth-round replay. The win against the Eagles helped Spurs move above Chelsea and back into the top-four. The North London side are currently placed fourth in the league table with 55 points, two above fifth-placed Chelsea. Читать дальше...

The Diamondbacks send Zack Godley to the hill Thursday against former D-Backs pitcher Wade Miley and the Brewers. First pitch is 1:10 p.m.

Veteran Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic hinted on Thursday that he could return to international football in time for the World Cup in Russia.

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JOHANNESBURG – Anaso Jobodwana saved South Africa’s blushes on the track turning in a classy performance to win the 200m at the inaugural Liquid Telecom Athletix Grand Prix at Ruimsig in Roodepoort. 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Thursday dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s boasts about developing a new array of nuclear weapons, saying America’s missile defense is ready to protect the nation but is not directed at Russia.

Birmingham (dpa) - Konstanze Klosterhalfen ist bei der Hallen- Weltmeisterschaft in Birmingham klar an einer Medaille über 3000 Meter vorbeigelaufen. Die 21-Jährige aus Leverkusen wurde am Donnerstagabend in 8:51,79 Minuten Siebte und verpasste damit den ersten Podestplatz für eine deutsche Läuferin auf dieser Strecke seit der WM-Premiere im Jahr 1985 um fast sieben Sekunden. WM-Gold eroberte wie schon 2014 und 2016 die Äthiopierin Genzebe Dibaba: Die Weltrekordlerin verteidigte ihren Titel in 8:45,05 Minuten. Читать дальше...

Members of the House of Representatives can now request expense reimbursements, from taxpayer funds, for costs related to obtaining bulletproof vests and hiring security personnel.

Successful implementation of Huawei multi-service bearer network solutions has the potential to reduce the time of return on investment (ROI) by three years. The company disclosed this at the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain. According to a statement received by BusinessDay, the Multi-Bear Network Solutions help operators invest accurately and meet the end-user fast business... View Article

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Resuming classes two weeks after a mass shooting at a Florida high school has been a traumatic adjustment for some parents of children who survived the tragedy. Melissa Broccoli and Christine Dunhill were shaking as they reunited Thursday at their usual pick-up spot outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. They had not seen each other since Feb. 14, when they believe Nikolas Cruz drove past them in an Uber onto campus, where he fatally shot 17 people. "You re-live everything... Читать дальше...

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Resuming classes two weeks after a mass shooting at a Florida high school has been a traumatic adjustment for some parents of children who survived the tragedy. Melissa Broccoli and Christine Dunhill were shaking as they reunited Thursday at their usual pick-up spot outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. They had not seen each other since Feb. 14, when they believe Nikolas Cruz drove past them in an Uber onto campus, where he fatally shot 17 people. "You re-live everything... Читать дальше...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — For a lot young immigrants known as "dreamers," the cost and challenges of juggling jobs and family duties often prove to be insurmountable hurdles to earning a college degree. But now one New Hampshire university is hoping to change that with a $20 million program that will offer scholarships to 1,000 working class and low-income students who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA program. Most scholarship programs for DACA students are offered to attend more expensive, four year programs. Читать дальше...

Alyx S. Pattison is running for the democratic nomination in the Illinois House 4th District. Cynthia Soto (D) is stepping down.

Washington (dpa) - Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed what the United States has long known about its missile capabilities when he showed off new missiles from the country‘s nuclear arsenal, the US State Department says."Russia has been developing destabilizing weapons for more than a decade in direct violation of its treaty obligations," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said.Nauert denied Russia‘s claim that a revised US nuclear policy provoked Russia to develop the weapons, adding... Читать дальше...

In making a documentary about disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, PBS' Frontline wanted to focus less on what he did than on how the alleged sexual misconduct went on for so long. "Weinstein" airs Friday on most PBS stations, two nights before the Academy Awards. Its richness comes in detailing the combination of fear, intimidation and self-interested passivity that papered over allegations of harassment and assault dating back nearly 40 years, involving the famous and obscure alike. ... Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on California storms (all times local): 12:25 p.m. A rare blizzard warning is in effect in the Sierra Nevada as a powerful winter storm moves through California. Authorities also warned Thursday of high avalanche danger for the backcountry around Lake Tahoe. Caltrans reports about 90 miles of Interstate 80 are closed between Colfax, California, and the Nevada state line due to whiteout conditions. Ski resorts, meanwhile, are benefiting from the storm. Stephanie Myers... Читать дальше...

US credit bureau Equifax said Thursday it identified an additional 2.4 million American consumers affected by last year's massive data breach that sparked a public outcry and a congressional probe.

BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on the arrest of a man charged with sending white powder letters to five people, including Donald Trump Jr. (all times local): 3:20 p.m. An attorney for the Massachusetts man accused of sending letters with white powder to five people, including one to Donald Trump Jr., says his client will plead not guilty. Attorney Scott Gleason says Daniel Frisiello (friz-ee-EHL'-oh) is "an overwhelmed young man." A judge has ordered Frisiello held pending a detention hearing on Monday. Читать дальше...

BART fare inspectors, outfitted with reliable ticket scanners and proper citation books, began checking unsuspecting passengers Thursday at Powell Street Station to make sure they’d paid their fares. But even though the new team of six fare inspectors was ready to issue tickets, none would be issued through the end of the day’s service. BART scofflaws would receive only a warning. They will not be so fortunate beginning Friday. The BART Board of Directors, as part of a crackdown on fare evasion... Читать дальше...