Новости за 24.04.2017

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rallied today, tracking a relief rally that swept through Asian and European markets, after centrist candidate and market favorite Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election.

BERKELEY, Calif. — University of California, Berkeley students who invited Ann Coulter to speak on campus filed a lawsuit today against the university, saying it is discriminating against conservative speakers and violating students’ rights to free speech.

NEW YORK — Caitlyn Jenner opened up today about her frank new memoir detailing her now 2-year-old transition and the bumps along the way, including her three failed marriages, thoughts of suicide while she was relentlessly pursued by paparazzi, and, finally, freedom to be her true self.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today turned away an appeal from General Motors Co. seeking to block dozens of lawsuits over faulty ignition switches that one plaintiffs’ attorney said could expose the company to billions of dollars in additional claims.

DETROIT — Auto parts supplier Flex-N-Gate has broken ground on a $95 million plant in Detroit.

CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama used his first public appearance since leaving office to dole out advice to young people on leadership, managing social media and even marriage. What he didn’t do was mention his successor.

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BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green welcomed its newest falcons to town last weekend, as two of four peregrine falcon eggs hatched Saturday in the clock tower of the Wood County Courthouse, according to a press release from Bowling Green State University.

BERKELEY, Calif. — University of California, Berkeley students who invited Ann Coulter to speak on campus have filed a lawsuit against the university, saying it is discriminating against conservative speakers and violating students’ rights to free speech.

WHEATON, Ill. — The father of a college student from Ohio who died after being struck during a hammer-throw event at a suburban Chicago track meet remembered his son as a strong Christian.

BRISTOL, Conn.  — Aaron Hernandez’s family turned out today for a private funeral to say their farewells to the former NFL star, and a judge ordered that three suicide notes he left be turned over by the time he is buried.

France's defeated political establishment has begun to rally against far-right leader Marine Le Pen as she goes head-to-head against political novice Emmanuel Macron in the final race for the French presidency.

WASHINGTON  — The Trump administration issued sanctions today on 271 people linked to the Syrian agency responsible for producing non-conventional weapons, part of an ongoing U.S. crackdown on Syrian President Bashar Assad’s alleged use of chemical weapons.

BOWLING GREEN — A Toledo man who is charged following apparent foot fetish incidents was arraigned today in Bowling Green Municipal Court, where he is now facing similar charges.

COLUMBUS — Gov. John Kasich admits it may seem odd to discuss the actions of Donald Trump during last year’s presidential campaign in a chapter focusing on faith.

KABUL, Afghanistan — The United States must confront Russia for providing weapons to the Taliban for use against American-backed forces in Afghanistan, top U.S. military officials said today.

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A Toledo woman is accused of running from police multiple times the past month, but she was caught over the weekend after a high-speed chase with an infant in the vehicle.

BERNARDS, N.J. — A white oak tree that has watched over a New Jersey community and a church for hundreds of years began its final bow today as crews began its removal and residents fondly remembered the go-to spot for formal photos, landmark for driving directions and the remarkable piece of natural history.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — President Donald Trump made a very long distance phone call to the International Space Station, to congratulate its commander on breaking the record for the most time spent in space of any American astronaut.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has turned away an appeal from General Motors Co. seeking to block dozens of lawsuits over faulty ignition switches that could expose the company to billions of dollars in additional claims.

SALEM, Ore. — The head of Bethel Heights Vineyard looked out over the 100 acres of vines her crew of 20 Mexicans had just finished pruning, worried about what will happen if the Trump administration presses ahead with its crackdown on immigrants.

ATHENS, Greece — A migrant boat sank overnight in the eastern Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey, leaving at least 16 people dead, including two children, Greek authorities said Monday. Two women from it were rescued and several other people are believed to be missing.

NEW YORK  — Sean Hannity says accusations of sexual harassment from a former Fox News contributor are “100% false and a complete fabrication.”

WASHINGTON — With a budget deadline looming, President Donald Trump plans a whirlwind of activities seeking to highlight accomplishments while putting fresh pressure on congressional Democrats to pay for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, even if that pressure risks a possible government shutdown.