Новости за 13.04.2016

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market:

Bowling for Sojourner's Journey will be held at The Colonial Bowling and Banquet Center, Sparta, Saturday, April 16.

WAUKESHA, Wis. — Two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill their friend as a sacrifice to the horror fiction character Slender Man are seeking their release after nearly two years in custody, saying in court papers Wednesday that they're…

U.S. stocks climbed again Wednesday as quarterly results from JPMorgan Chase gave banks a big lift. Economic news from China powered industrial and technology companies in the U.S. and stock exchanges overseas.

The last time my breath was taken away so completely was a few months ago, my most recent viewing of “Top Gun,” when Kelly McGillis’ Charlie character chases down Tom Cruise’s Maverick on his motorcycle to read him the riot…

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Jason Bohn laughed with his playing partners Wednesday after leaving the second green with an eagle-3 at the RBC Heritage pro-am.

A judge Wednesday sentenced a Holmen man who met with Mexican drug cartels to import crystal methamphetamine into La Crosse to six years in prison.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill their friend as a sacrifice to the horror fiction character Slender Man are seeking their release after nearly two years in custody, saying in court papers Wednesday that…

The Tomah School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 18 at Robert Kupper Learning Center.

The campaign manager for Gov. Scott Walker's short-lived presidential campaign has been hired by Republican front-runner Donald Trump, according to news reports.

WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Alcohol sales fell in Maryland following an increase in the sales tax, according to a finding that suggests the tactic could work in other U.S. states.

WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Hepatitis C may increase the risk for certain types of head and neck cancers, researchers say.

Nick Elstad has made a name for himself as an accomplished drummer for area bands including Click Track, Brahman Shaman and Cabin Essence. But he’s making a new name for himself as a singer, songwriter, guitarist and all-around musical genius.…

Judge Lynn Adelman questioned why the state interpreted the 1st Amendment more strictly than the U.S. Supreme Court.

NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cheered on striking Verizon workers Wednesday after 39,000 landline and cable employees walked off the job.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top House Republicans said Wednesday that they are increasingly likely to grant a portion of President Barack Obama's $1.9 billion request to combat the Zika virus. It's not clear how quickly Congress may act, however, despite the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on a hearing in Congress about the safety of Washington's subway system (all times local):

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers are expected to sign off on nearly $1.8 million in total payouts to three men who were wrongfully convicted of crimes and later cleared.

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The Latest on the Syrian civil war (all times local):

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez proclaimed she was the victim of political persecution on Wednesday after appearing before a local judge in a state fraud investigation.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday declined to take up Volkswagen's challenge of a union vote at its lone U.S. assembly plant in Tennessee.

Legislation has been proposed in states across the country to protect those who — due to religious beliefs — decline to employ or serve certain people. Critics say the laws are aimed at the LGBT community and are discriminatory. Recent…

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he would regret refusing an invitation to attend a Vatican conference this week that takes him off the campaign trail just days before the critical New York presidential primary.

Criminal charges are pending against a Holmen woman after police caught her breaking into Fiesta Mexicana, 5200 Mormon Coulee Road, early Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Hormel plans to tweak the ingredients in some of its canned meat products, including two varieties of Spam.