Новости за 10.09.2015

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple staked a new claim to the living room on Wednesday, as the maker of iPhones and other hand-held gadgets unveiled an Internet TV system that's designed as a beachhead for the tech giant's broader ambitions to deliver a wide range of information, games, music and video to the home. CEO Tim Cook and other executives also showed off two new iPhone models, a plus-sized iPad with detachable keyboard and updated software for the Apple Watch during an exhaustive, two-hour event... Читать дальше...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state's attorney general is demanding that 13 manufacturers stop selling an obscure herbal remedy for arthritis called devil's claw because DNA tests found samples contained a plant species different from the plant on their labels. Schneiderman's investigation of the herbal products industry started with DNA barcoding tests, which are used to identify something as belonging to a particular species, on some of the most popular herbal supplements, including garlic, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, echinacea and saw palmetto. Читать дальше...

Catholic heritage sites in pope host cities: NYC, DC, Philly For travelers with an interest in sacred places, here are some of the top Catholic heritage sites — including several on the pope's itinerary — in those cities. Bronze doors bear carved images of New Yorkers who have been canonized; on pope's itinerary. Shrine honors Frances Xavier Cabrini, Italian immigrant, considered patroness of immigrants. Museum assembled from portions of Medieval European cloisters, owned by the Metropolitan Museum. Читать дальше...

Any spare change? The man holding the cup in the street looks, from a distance, like just some guy in a wool cap, formless parka and rumpled pants. Only this is Richard Gere, and if you looked a little closer, you'd recognize those silver-haired good looks and that chiseled face. [...] those people on the streets in "Time Out of Mind" are actual New Yorkers who often walked by the movie star, oblivious, as director Oren Moverman was shooting, proving — if it needed to be proven — that we don't really look at homeless people among us... Читать дальше...

Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered a review of the decision by Franklin County Prosecutor Shawn Sant, announced Wednesday, not to prosecute three Pasco police officers who shot to death Antonio Zambrano-Montes last February after the orchard worker had thrown rocks at police in a busy intersection. “I want to ensure that people have confidence and trust in the decision that is made in this case. It is critical that, in the wake of this tragic incident, the community and leaders of the city of Pasco and... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge cleared the way Wednesday for a legal challenge by congressional Republicans to President Obama's health care law to proceed. At issue is the more than $175 billion the government is paying health insurance companies over a decade to reimburse them for offering reduced health care co-payments for lower-income people. The lawsuit was filed last year against the departments of Health and Human Services and Treasury by Republicans frustrated by their inability to... Читать дальше...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — When a shout of "Habemus papam!" — Latin for "We have a pope!" — rang out onscreen, viewers at a theater in the Argentine capital erupted in a standing ovation recalling the emotional moment when one of their own was named as the new Roman Catholic pontiff. An Argentine-Spanish production, the film explores key elements of Bergoglio's life from his ministry to impoverished slum dwellers to his fight against poverty, prostitution and drug trafficking. Life and Revolution by Elizabetta Pique... Читать дальше...

Vidal Nuno vs. Martin Perez, 7:10pm With their win last night (and the Astros’ loss), the Rangers moved to within a game of the AL West lead. And over the past 7 days, the Rangers’ overall playoff odds have jumped up by over 20%, and now stand at o...

A Seattle piano teacher accused of making sexual comments to a 13-year-old student has been charged with a sex crime.

(AP) — Montana lawmakers prodded federal officials Wednesday for facts and reasons explaining the closure of roads on public lands around the state. Members of the Environmental Quality Council took their first look at data detailing road access at a quarterly meeting in Helena. [...] federal officials who attended the meeting said the roads are closed for routine reasons ranging from wildlife preservation to the protection of water quality. White said his constituents have voiced anxiety over accessing public lands for hunting... Читать дальше...

Having never played in an NFL game, Bailey is set to make his debut on Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks open the season at St. Louis. Bailey is about to begin his second NFL season as an unlikely starter, capping a rapid rise up the Seahawks depth chart. Chancellor spoke with NFL Network on Wednesday and indicated he's not seeking new money this year, but wants money moved from 2017 to 2016 in his contract. The strong safety also must be able to cover tight ends and backs coming out of the backfield in the pass game. Читать дальше...

A “sustainable long-term framework” must be put in place so Somalis living in the United States to send money home to families in their impoverished, warlord-ravaged East African homeland, 18 members of Congress, including four from Washington, told the U.S. Treasury Department and National Security Council in a Wednesday letter. “International remittances represent more than 25 percent of Somalia’s gross domestic product:  Nearly a third of Somali families say that they would not be able to afford... Читать дальше...

While flight crews tell people to leave belongings behind in an evacuation, pilots say they seem increasingly inclined to grab whatever they brought on board. Though the evacuation was swift, officials said Wednesday that 27 of the 170 passengers or crew on board required hospital treatment for cuts, bruises or other minor injuries, mostly from the evacuation slides. The chief of the Association of Flight Attendants union, which does not represent the British Airways crew, said she expects federal... Читать дальше...

In his opening remarks following Monday’s practice, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, without going into much detail, said “it’s been a good, tough offseason for us.” So let’s count the ways, without always emphasizing the “good.” There was Russell Wilson’s drawn-out contract negotiations. There was outside linebacker Bruce Irvin telling an Atlanta reporter he will be playing for the Falcons in 2016. There was defensive lineman Michael Bennett threatening a holdout before reporting to camp. There was... Читать дальше...

Supporters of the rail link say it would create a more modern and efficient regional transportation network. Baker said he doesn't see the rail link as an alternative to expanding South Station, which he said has other benefits, like opening up Dorchester Avenue and developing an area along the Fort Port Channel near downtown Boston. Dukakis made much the same argument for the rail link, arguing that increased ridership, reduced maintenance and a decrease in car traffic could help pay for the project. Читать дальше...

(AP) — The state Assembly approved legislation Wednesday that would allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives after an emotional and deeply personal debate, sending the proposal to the Senate that is expected to endorse it. In response to those concerns, several changes were made to boost patient protections, including requirements that the patient be physically capable of taking the medication themselves, that two doctors approve it, that the patient submit several written requests, and that there be two witnesses. Читать дальше...

[...] death reported in nationwide salmonella outbreak The woman, who already had other serious health issues, died in late August and medical records indicate that salmonella was a "contributing factor," said Carrier Williams, a spokeswoman for the Texas Department of State Health Services. The outbreak also has promoted Overwaitea Food Group, a Canadian grocery store operator, and Safeway to recall some cucumbers and products containing cucumbers from Canadian stores, although no salmonella illnesses... Читать дальше...

“Who wants a stylus?,” Apple founder Steve Jobs said on stage in 2007 during the debut of the original iPhone. “You have to get ’em, put ’em away, you lose ’em, yuck. Nobody wants a stylus.” As the years passed, and people like Samsung started including styluses with their phones and tablets, Apple has maintained

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have filed civil fraud charges against a former federal prosecutor and Kentucky lieutenant governor, saying he misled auditors about missing funds as chairman of an employment staffing company. The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that Stephen Pence, who was majority shareholder and chairman of General Employment Enterprises, acted as front man for a convicted felon who schemed to divert $2.3 million from the company. The SEC settled separate charges... Читать дальше...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An ultramarathoner who set the speed record for completing the Appalachian Trail paid a $500 fine Wednesday to settle citations over his celebration atop Maine's Mount Katahdin that struck a nerve with park officials worried about crowding and commercialization of the historic footpath. The growing number of hikers on the Appalachian Trail has become a management problem at Baxter State Park, which operates under strict rules to maintain the vision of the park's donor. Park... Читать дальше...

Fourteen years in the making, the center uses photos, video, artifacts and interactive displays to tell the story of Flight 93, the only jetliner among the four commandeered by terrorists that failed to reach its intended target on Sept. 11, 2001. The center's 10 exhibits are laid out chronologically, with visitors learning how the 33 passengers and seven crew members — at least some of them already aware the nation was under attack — voted to charge the cockpit and then fought to regain control of the plane... Читать дальше...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher ended the suspense about the last undecided position job Wednesday, naming veteran backup Tim Barnes the starting center. Fisher said he believes the defending NFC champion Seahawks will attempt to get one-on-one matchups Sunday, but added "we've got a smart group up front." Barnes is one of three starting NFL offensive linemen from Missouri, known more for churning out defensive linemen. Players named five captains, quarterback Nick Foles on offense... Читать дальше...

Allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie allegedly closed an access point to the George Washington Bridge as retribution against a local mayor who wouldn't support the governor's re-election campaign. A federal investigation of the affair known as "Bridgegate" eventually pointed to the Port Authority's chairman, David Samson, a Christie appointee. On Tuesday, it announced — without providing any details — that as a result of that investigation, CEO Jeff Smisek and two government relations executives were leaving the airline. Читать дальше...

The Seattle Seahawks reached an injury settlement with running back Robert Turbin and placed him on waivers on Wednesday, according to the NFL transaction wire. The 25-year-old will become a free agent if he passes through waivers unclaimed. Turbin was the team’s fourth-round pick out of Utah State in 2012, serving as Marshawn Lynch’s top reserve for three seasons. In 48 career games, he has 928 yards on 231 carries (4.0 yards per carry) rushing, with 43 receptions for 427 yards and two touchdowns, both of which he scored in 2014. Читать дальше...

(AP) — Portland State coach Bruce Barnum was temporarily distracted by the fact that a Gatorade shower had clogged up his ears and he couldn't hear a thing. [...] no words were necessary when he finally made his way to the locker room following the Vikings' upset win over Washington State. The Vikings were still abuzz this week after the 24-17 season-opening win over the Cougars in Pullman, Washington, on Saturday. [...] Barnum, who is a first-time head coach after assistant stints with the Vikings... Читать дальше...