Новости за 12.01.2017

Paul Ryan could be the key to Donald Trump’s success. The House speaker, who is set to discuss his role in the new Washington Thursday during a CNN town hall moderated by Jake Tapper at 9 p.m. ET, faces a tough balancing act. He’s attempting to hold together an unruly set of Republicans that includes […]

A fire early Thursday ravaged a Baltimore home and a family, injuring a mother and three children, killing five other children and leaving one missing and presumed dead, fire officials say. Five bodies had been recovered by Thursday afternoon; officials have not been able to identify the gender or age, said fire department spokesman Chief […]

The San Diego Chargers are moving up the coast to Los Angeles next season, but it looks like the lightning bolt that’s been on players’ helmets since 1960 isn’t going with them. Team Chairman Dean Spanos announced the move on Thursday and unveiled the team’s new logo: the letters “LA” in white on a dark […]

A vegan woman has twice had her application for Swiss citizenship rejected because annoyed locals object to her “loud” opinions about animal rights. Nancy Holten, 42, has lived in Switzerland for more than 30 years. There, applications for citizenship are determined by local governments — sometimes with input from residents. And among the requirements are […]

Next Friday, the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump will be broadcast to the far reaches of the globe on TV and the web. But it was only just before the Civil War that an inauguration was first captured for posterity. With his signature popped collar and his most eligible bachelor swagger, President James Buchanan lucked […]

The Justice Department’s internal watchdog announced Thursday it has launched a probe into the department and the FBI’s handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server. The announcement, which was expected, comes after criticism of the Justice Department’s handling of the investigation, particularly on how the public was notified about the controversy, which […]

Another Democratic member of Congress has announced that they will not attend the inauguration of Donald Trump. California Rep. Barbara Lee said Thursday she will spend the day “preparing for the resistance.” “Donald Trump has proven that his administration will normalize the most extreme fringes of the Republican Party. On Inauguration Day, I will not […]

President Barack Obama was spotted bidding farewell to members of his White House staff Thursday as his administration winds down. Obama spoke to about 100 staffers gathered on the steps of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building inside the White House complex. Cameras couldn’t pick up his comments, but his team laughed and cheered as he […]

CNN has not until now named the former intelligence officer who compiled the memos about Russia, President-elect Donald Trump and the US election. But many news organizations in the United States and the UK have named him and provided considerable detail about him and his business. Other former intelligence officials are speaking up in his […]

So Chris Rock, Amy Schumer and Dave Chappelle walk into a New York comedy club… There’s no punchline. It actually happened Wednesday night. The three comedy heavy hitters took the stage together at New York’s Comedy Cellar. Rock posted a photo of the event with the caption “Working out with Dave and Amy. Total blackout […]

State Police at DuBois • State Police investigated an incident of harassment that occurred Monday in Sykesville Borough, Jefferson County. Charges will be filed in District Court. Lawrence Township • Police received a report of a fraudulent prescription. The investigation continues. • Police are investigating a report of a hit and run accident at the […]

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf and PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards has announced 51 projects to improve transportation alternatives are in line for $33 million in federal funds “These projects are important initiatives that enhance communities across Pennsylvania to create stronger economies and better infrastructure,” Wolf said. “Making these improvements will enhance pedestrian and bicycle […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to be defense secretary gets his turn before the Senate on Thursday, facing the Armed Services Committee in the third day of marathon confirmation hearings for the new administration’s nominees. Mattis went into his hearing with glowing support from big names, but he faces an extra challenge beyond other nominees. Not […]

Add Paris Jackson to the list of those who are not fans of Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson. The daughter of the late superstar responded on Twitter when asked her thoughts about Fiennes portraying her father in a British TV production. “I’m so incredibly offended by it, as i’m sure plenty of people are as […]

Can technology deliver lasting solutions to urban America’s most pressing social problems? In 2016, the Rockefeller Foundation teamed up with the Unreasonable Institute to challenge entrepreneurs to tackle issues like homelessness, food access and education. “We wanted innovative solutions coming from the next generation of entrepreneurs who themselves may have experienced these issues,” said Teju […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team announced Thursday that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani “will be sharing his expertise and insight as a trusted friend concerning private sector cybersecurity problems and emerging solutions developing in the private sector.” Giuliani is the CEO of Giuliani Partners, an international security consulting firm. Further details about Giuliani’s […]

India’s biggest industrial group has named a new chairman as it tries to draw a line under an ugly battle over its leadership. Natarajan Chandrasekaran, CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), will become chairman of the $100 billion Tata Group in February, the company said Thursday. TCS is India’s biggest tech firm and Tata’s most […]

It is one of the most famous landmarks in Britain, an important archeological site, and a sacred place for neo-pagans, but even an ancient monument like Stonehenge can’t avoid the modern problem of traffic jams. Visitors to the stone circles in Wiltshire, southern England, frequently have to contend with lengthy queues of cars. Now the […]

President-elect Donald Trump went nose-to-nose Wednesday with a press corps itching to cross-examine him after more than five months at arm’s length, while his top nominees faced off with senators during a strategic crush of confirmation hearings. The raucous 48 hours, beginning on Capitol Hill early Tuesday, represented an unofficial inauguration of the 45th president […]

First Lady Michelle Obama discussed what she called her “surprisingly emotional” final days in the White House during an episode Wednesday of “The Tonight Show.” “It is nuts. I feel like crying right now,” the first lady told host Jimmy Fallon when asked about her remaining days in office. “It has been surprisingly emotional for […]

In the same room where Dylann Roof killed nine church members, the pastor stopped during Wednesday night’s Bible study to tell a joke. “One day, deacons are walking into church and they see Satan outside crying. They asked, ‘Why are you crying?’ ” the Rev. Eric S. C. Manning said in the basement of Emanuel […]

U.S. airlines without Boeing 747s are a bit like french fries without ketchup. Sure, you can do it, but it’s just not the same. United Airlines announced Wednesday the iconic jumbo airliner will leave its fleet for good a year sooner than first planned. United will retire the humped 747-400 jetliner by October — an […]

Senate Republicans launched their effort to repeal and replace President Barack Obama’s landmark healthcare law early Thursday morning, approving a budget blueprint that they’ve dubbed the Obamacare “repeal resolution.” The Senate voted 51-48 along party lines for the measure, which relies on the same budget process used seven years ago to approve the landmark healthcare […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state has set the stage for a potential showdown with China over the South China Sea, saying that China should be denied access to the artificial islands it has built in the disputed waters. Rex Tillerson, the former CEO of oil giant ExxonMobil, told his confirmation hearing Wednesday […]

U.S. airlines without Boeing 747s are a bit like french fries without ketchup. Sure, you can do it, but it’s just not the same. United announced Wednesday the iconic jumbo airliner will leave its fleet for good a year sooner than first planned. United will retire the humped 747-400 jetliner by October — an announcement […]