Новости за 13.08.2016

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ryan Nassib had a big chance to show everyone what he could do as New York Giants quarterback with Eli Manning getting the night off. He blew it after a good first quarter.

Ervin, at 35 the oldest swimmer to win a men`s individual gold, won his first title in a dead-heat in the same event with team mate Gary Hall Jr at the 2000 Sydney Games.

Australia's long jump pair Fabrice Lapierre and Henry Frayne have both moved cautiously into the finals with modest jumps.

“Fifty Shades Darker” star Jamie Dornan has moved on from playing Christian Grey, but there’s one thing that he missed the most since filming wrapped up. In an interview with People, the 34-year-old actor said that he will miss the friends he made on set the most. The actor, who gave life to a dominant role for the past two years, added that his co-stars and the staff and crew are like family to him. “And suddenly I won’t be seeing them as much, and that’s kind of sad,” he added.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Joey Curletta hit a three-run home run in the second inning, and Edwin Rios homered and had three hits as the Tulsa Drillers defeated the Frisco RoughRiders 7-0 on Friday.

Robert D. Kaplan

Security, Turkey, Italy

Amoral geopolitics, more than any clash of civilizations, dictated Venetian-Ottoman relations.

Noel Malcolm, Agents of Empire: Knights, Corsairs, Jesuits and Spies in the Sixteenth-Century Mediterranean World (New York: Oxford University Press, 2015), 604 pp., $34.95.

THOUGH HISTORIANS know about the vast difference between the early modern world and the modern world, journalists and policymakers are often confused about the distinction. Читать дальше...

CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton was sharp in his return, leading the Cincinnati Bengals into field-goal range on his only drive during the Minnesota Vikings' 17-16 preseason victory Friday night.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton was sharp in his return, leading the Cincinnati Bengals into field-goal range on his only drive during the Minnesota Vikings' 17-16 preseason victory Friday night.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton was sharp in his return, leading the Cincinnati Bengals into field-goal range on his only drive during the Minnesota Vikings' 17-16 preseason victory Friday night.

*spends $40 on something I could buy for $20*

When you start a project, you always think you have more skills than you actually do.

You have to weld it? Sounds like I could YouTube how to do that.

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And you always think, "It can't be THAT hard!" before starting a new one.

Think again, boo.

NBC

You constantly find glitter stuck to random parts of your body.

All three Australia women in the 1500m advance from the heats in an impressive clean sweep through to the semi finals.in Rio.

Michael Peck

Security, Europe

Was the King Tiger a great tank or simply hype?

Nazi Germany's Tiger is arguably the most famous tank of World War II. With its thick armor and devastating 88-millimeter gun, the Mark VI—or Tiger I—soon earned a devastating reputation on the battlefield.

Designed as a breakthrough tank for breaching enemy defenses, and allocated to a handful of special heavy tank battalions, the sixty-ton Tiger I seemed to have it all: firepower, armor... Читать дальше...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- Jackson Stephens tossed a five-hit shutout and Alex Blandino doubled and singled twice, as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos topped the Tennessee Smokies 8-0 on Friday.

Sebastien Roblin

Security, United States

World War II tactics might have a lesson for today's most advanced aircraft.

In Len Deighton’s book Fighter, he describes the tactics used by the outnumbered English fighter pilots defending against German Luftwaffe bombers in the Battle of Britain:

The professional fighter pilot gained height as quickly as he was permitted, and treasured possession of that benefit. He hoped always to spot the enemy before they spotted him... Читать дальше...

The head of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group in Afghanistan was killed in a US drone strike last month, the Pentagon said on Friday.

Matt Nichols threw two TD strikes to Clarence Denmark as the streaking Winnipeg Blue Bombers dismantled the Toronto Argonauts 34-17 on a hot, muggy Friday night at BMO Field

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On Friday, a federal judge issued a permanent injunction on an Ohio lawdesigned to inhibit public funds from going toward Planned Parenthood, the Associated Press reported.

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BREAKING: Federal judge sides with Planned Parenthood, blocks Ohio law that diverts public money from group.

Specifically, the judge mandated the Ohio Department of Health review a Planned Parenthood grant application. Читать дальше...

Vince Jackson and Ryan McCarvel smashed back-to-back home runs in the first inning to give the State College Spikes a lead they would not relinquish in a 4-3 victory over the Staten Island Yankees on Friday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

NEW YORK (AP) — His pregame tribute ended by a storm, Alex Rodriguez soaked in repeated cheers during his final game in pinstripes, getting one more hit for the New York Yankees and returning to third base one last time.

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin hasn’t said much about the situation involving tight end Ladarius Green, and after Friday night’s preseason game Tomlin again declined to comment on recent reports that recurring headaches have kept Green out. Green hasn’t practiced with his new team in the spring or the summer. He signed a four-year, $20 million…

Thai authorities also revealed that two small bombs were defused at Patong Beach on the island of Phuket.

The United Nations Security Council has authorized the deployment of a 4,000-strong protection force to the conflict-hit South Sudan despite Juba’s strong opposition to the move. On Friday, the Security Council approved the US-drafted resolution with 11 votes in favor, while Russia, China, Egypt and Venezuela abstained, granting extended powers to the peacekeepers present in the African country and authorizing them to exert “all necessary means” to protect UN personnel and installations there. There... Читать дальше...

Wedding bells are in Adrienne Bailon's future! The Real star just revealed that she is engaged to her boyfriend, Israel Houghton on Instagram. The soon-to-be husband and...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pinch hitter Derrik Gibson hit a run-scoring double in the seventh inning, leading the Binghamton Mets to a 7-3 win over the Harrisburg Senators on Friday.

Phelp’s iconic face will now live on forever on this guy’s leg.

A Michael Phelps fan named Ricky has wasted no time getting the gold medalist's iconic "Darth Vader" face tattooed on his leg.

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The ink was drawn by Canadian artist, Livia Tsang. Tsang, who works at Chronic Ink in Toronto, Canada, confirmed to BuzzFeed News that the tattoo was legit.

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