Новости за 17.10.2017

Amazon Studios chief Roy Price has resigned, five days after he was suspended by the company after a producer accused him of sexual harassment, an Amazon spokesperson told CNN. Price was suspended following The Hollywood Reporter’s publication of an article detailing harassment allegations against him, made by Isa Hackett, a producer of the Amazon series […]

A grand jury on Tuesday indicted a white University of Maryland college student on a hate crime charge in the stabbing death of a black US Army lieutenant, authorities said. Sean Urbanski is accused of killing Richard Collins III in the predawn hours of May 20 at a campus bus stop. Collins attended nearby Bowie […]

At least 44 people have been killed in wildfires in Portugal and Spain, according to officials from both countries. In Portugal, where 41 people are confirmed to have died in the blazes, three days of mourning began on Tuesday. At least 71 people in Portugal have been injured, with 14 of those in serious condition, […]

Yevgeny Prigozhin is a Russian oligarch dubbed “chef” to President Vladimir Putin by the Russian press. In 2002, he served caviar and truffles to President George W. Bush during a summit in St. Petersburg. Before that, he renovated a boat that became the city’s most exclusive restaurant. But his business empire has expanded far beyond […]

The national economy is no longer at the top of the list of Americans’ most important issues, according to a new CNN poll released by SSRS. Instead, a combined 1 in 3 Americans (32%) now say that national security and foreign policy are the top issues facing the US today, climbing from a combined 22% […]

Former Vice President Joe Biden offered broad criticism of President Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying the sitting President came to the job unprepared — and is increasing anxiety the world over. “We have a President who does not understand governance,” the former Democratic vice president said. Biden went on to list examples of Trump’s public […]

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham slammed his colleague Sen. Rand Paul on Tuesday in a tweet, calling him out for having “bad information” on a budget resolution that is a key step to Republican plans to address tax reform. He tweeted, “Getting more bad info @RandPaul. Don’t screw up #TaxReform now. You already saved #Obamacare by […]

Republican Sen. Bob Corker said he “loved” a speech given by Sen. John McCain that was widely seen as a sharp critique of policies espoused by President Donald Trump. “Well the pieces that I saw, I loved, and I gave him a big hug on the floor,” Corker told reporters when asked about the remarks. […]

You can stop worrying about whether Chip and Joanna Gaines are splitting up. The HGTV stars made their first TV appearance Tuesday on “Today” since announcing that they would end their show “Fixer Upper” after season 5. Chip Gaines said the decision was a precautionary step to preserving their their 14-year marriage. “For us the […]

The Han Solo “Star Wars” prequel film finally has a name, and the title is a little on the nose. “Solo: A Star Wars Story” is the aptly-named title of the upcoming origins story about Han Solo, the famous smuggler-turned-hero of the previous “Star Wars” films. “As we wrap up production I just want to […]

State police at Punxsutawney State police received a report about an incident of burglary that occurred between Oct. 7 and Oct. 9 on Laughbaum Drive in Young Township, Jefferson County. During the incident, someone allegedly stole numerous tools, antiques, electronics and animal items from the victim’s property. State police believe the crime would have taken […]

The NFL is coming out for criminal justice reform. Commissioner Roger Goodell, in a letter with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, announced his support Tuesday for a bill that would reduce mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders. They offered the league’s backing to four senators who support the bill: Republicans Chuck Grassley of […]

When Iraqi government forces seized control of the contested city of Kirkuk on Monday, hundreds of Kurdish families were sent scattering to nearby safe havens. The swift military operation came just weeks after Iraqi Kurds voted overwhelmingly for independence in a controversial referendum that was condemned by the United States and Baghdad. The loss of […]

Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Michael Williams says he will give away a bump fire stock to show “solidarity with gun owners across the nation.” The devices, which are also known as bump stocks and allow semi-automatic weapons to fire at a rapid pace, became the focus of a public debate on gun violence in the […]

Capital One’s new credit card aims to pay people back for what many are already spending big on: dining out. The card, called Savor, offers unlimited cash back in standard categories like 2% back on groceries and 1% on all other purchases. But it’s the 3% cash back on dining that sets it apart from […]

Lori Hewitt, 49, of Brisbin died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 at Penn Highlands Clearfield. Born Oct. 22, 1967 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of David and Kay (Lobb) Churner of Brisbin. She was a 1985 graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School. She owned and operated Churner Beverage in Houtzdale. She enjoyed target shooting […]

The GOP-controlled Senate voted 50-47 on Tuesday to begin debate on the 2018 budget resolution, a procedural step toward laying the groundwork for passing tax reform. If the Senate passes the budget later this week, as is broadly expected, it would allow the Senate to pass a Republican leadership-backed tax reform plan with 51 votes […]

President Trump tweeted last week that licenses for TV networks airing what he calls “fake” news “must be challenged and, if appropriate, revoked.” Ajit Pai, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission that handles licensing, says he doesn’t have the authority to do that. On Tuesday Pai made his first public remarks about Trump’s threatening […]

Rep. Tom Marino is the eleventh nominee to withdraw from consideration for a Trump administration post, according to CNN’s nomination tracker. President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Tuesday morning that Marino had pulled out of consideration to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy, a position commonly known as the “drug czar.” “Rep. Tom […]

Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County on Monday ahead of expected protests around a speech by prominent white supremacist Richard Spencer at the University of Florida. Spencer, the president of the white nationalist group National Policy Institute, is expected to deliver his views on Thursday afternoon at the university, […]

Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, H.R. McMaster — President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, and a thinking warrior with a firm grasp of history and reality — made a stunning claim: Trump has “helped us restore our strategic competence.” Having worked for decades for both Republican and Democratic administrations on American foreign policy, we […]

Delta Air Lines will officially retire its jumbo Boeing 747 fleet in December. Later that same month, the airline will pass the baton to a smaller, twin-aisle Airbus A350 XWB. Delta is the first U.S. airline to bring the new Airbus jet into operation. And with arrival of the A350, Delta is overhauling its long-haul […]

Amazon wants its Alexa voice assistant to be everywhere — even in the passenger seat of your car to help with directions. Its own devices, such as the Amazon Echo speaker, have brought Alexa to living rooms and kitchens. The Amazon Tap makes Alexa portable, and the forthcoming Echo Spot lets Alexa serve as your […]

Amazon wants its Alexa voice assistant to be everywhere — even in the passenger seat of your car to help with directions. Its own devices, such as the Amazon Echo speaker, have brought Alexa to living rooms and kitchens. The Amazon Tap makes Alexa portable, and the forthcoming Echo Spot lets Alexa serve as your […]

Venmo isn’t just for splitting brunch with your friends anymore. The popular peer-to-peer payments application is rolling out a new option this week that lets users make online purchases from more than two million retailers. The initial list of stores includes Lululemon, Foot Locker and Forever 21. The announcement moves Venmo, a service that connects […]