Новости за 02.02.2017

Nebraska's two main freight railroads, combined, plan to spend almost $1 billion less on capital projects in 2017 than they did a year ago.

Which quarterback has thrown the most interceptions? Which team is ahead in historical matchups?

Following a three-year review, the Higher Learning Commission issued its approval of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the university said Thursday.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Beyoncé has broken the record for the most-liked Instagram post ever.

Mariah Carey is "so happy" her friend Beyonce is expecting twins and told her having two babies is the "most incredible experience ever".

Chance the Rapper, William Bell, Sturgill Simpson, Gary Clark Jr. and Little Big Town have been added to the list of artists performing at the upcoming Grammy Awards.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic's lofty preseason goals have morphed into disappointment and possibly more postseason futility.

OMAHA — An Afghan family became the last refugees to land in Omaha before President Donald Trump's executive order freezing all refugee resettlements took full effect.

Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Steve Joel recorded a video message shared with employees Wednesday, urging them to support and reassure immigrant and refugee students in the wake of President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily banning immigrants from seven countries.

In the final days of negotiations, the biggest thing standing in the way of the St. Louis Cardinals signing pitcher Carlos Martinez to a long-term deal was a few hundred miles of ocean.

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (AP) — Fifteen teams of snow sculptors from 13 states have gathered in Wisconsin for the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship.

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A man whose job once included helping homeless addicts get drug treatment admitted Wednesday to overseeing a drug ring that sold heroin and crack cocaine.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sought prayers Thursday for Arnold Schwarzenegger over ratings for "Celebrity Apprentice" — the show Trump once hosted and which he said has become a "total disaster" since the former California governor took over the…

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge will not play against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a sore right knee.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Singer-rapper Lauryn Hill has apologized for making fans wait more than three hours for her show to start in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

HOUSTON — When it comes to star power, the Patriots have plenty of marquee talent. But quite often, one of the secrets to their success is the emergence of the unheralded role players in the big moments. Think Malcolm Butler…

HOUSTON (AP) — Any season when Pro Picks finishes above .500 against the spread is a good one. We're not looking to be Super Bowl champions here, so we're happy with our 2016-17 tally.

SCOTTSBLUFF — Authorities have killed a mountain lion found on the front porch of a home in Scottsbluff.

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have killed a mountain lion that was found on the front porch of a home in Scottsbluff.

It didn't start out that way, but a new documentary tying various threads among far-right extremists and Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh serves as a history lesson and, indirectly, as a warning that something so horrible could happen again.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stefan Larsson, who took over as CEO at Ralph Lauren Corp. less than two years ago in hopes of revitalizing the iconic brand, is leaving the company.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have called up forward Alex Tuch from the AHL, putting their 2014 first-round draft pick in position to make his NHL debut.

ATLANTA (AP) — Free-agent point guard Brianna Kiesel has signed a multi-year contract with the Atlanta Dream.

WACO, Texas (AP) — Former Baylor football coach Art Briles has dropped the defamation lawsuit filed against four university officials he accused of making false statements against him, according to attorneys in the case.

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — In a story Feb. 1 about North Carolina's recruiting class, The Associated Press erroneously reported the last name of a UNC running back who played last season. His name is T.J. Logan.