Новости за 02.12.2015

(AP) — Traffic is moving again in all lanes of Interstate 15 in Riverside County at the scene of a massive tanker blaze that damaged the pavement and caused delays. The driver pulled to the shoulder and managed to escape as the flames spread to the trailer's tanks — which contained 8,700 gallons of 87-octane fuel.

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai officials on Wednesday acknowledged weaknesses that caused the United States to downgrade the safety rating of the country's aviation industry, saying its growth outpaced the ability of regulators to keep up. The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday downgraded Thailand to a "category 2" rating, which means its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas or that the country lacks laws and regulations needed to oversee airlines in line with international standards. Читать дальше...

While North Korea is making a strong push to increase the number of tourists who visit the country each year — currently a few thousand come from Western countries and more from neighboring China — it is stepping up its enforcement of a broad set of strict but sometimes ambiguously implemented regulations about what foreign visitors can bring with them or what they can do while in the country. [...] the pro-tourism policy, like many other business opportunities that involve dealing with and possibly making concessions to the outside world... Читать дальше...

With a win last Sunday over Pittsburgh, Seattle put themselves back in the race for a NFC Wild Card playoff spot. Seattle travels to NFC North leading Minnesota this week, and with some added help from division and conference rivals, Seattle has the chance for a potentially big swing in conference playoff positioning.  The current […]

Productivity, the amount of output per hour of work, has slowed considerably in recent years — a worrisome trend because it is considered the key factor in boosting living standards. Rising productivity allows businesses to pay employees higher wages without having to boost the cost of the products and services they sell. The gains were attributed to improvements in computer software and the introduction of a number of high-tech products that helped workers do their jobs more efficiently.

One of the nicest features of the new Apple TV is its ability to turn on an HDTV that's connected to it, using a technology called HDMI-CEC. Just press any button on the Siri Remote, and both the streaming box and the screen to which its attached comes to life. But an apparent bug is causing this to happen even when Apple TV owners don't want it to.

WASHINGTON (AP) — US productivity grew at modest 2.2 percent rate in third quarter; labor gains remained tame.

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court overseeing the case of a doctor accused of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ruled that a committee of experts should assess whether the fictional Lord of the Rings character Gollum is good or bad.

Sergey Lavrov said he will meet Mevlut Cavusoglu on the sidelines of an Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe meeting of foreign ministers in Belgrade, the Serbian capital. Turkey insists the Russian plane violated its airspace despite numerous warnings and has said it won't apologize for the incident that killed a Russian pilot and a Russian marine trying to retrieve a second pilot.

Lawmakers also must pass a package of spending bills by Dec. 11 to keep the government funded, and extend dozens of expiring tax breaks, some dear to Democrats and others favored by Republicans. The small federal agency that makes and guarantees loans to help foreign customers buy U.S. exports was allowed to expire over the summer as conservatives denounced it as corporate welfare. Rural lawmakers have fought to protect crop insurance, saying it makes more sense than other farm subsidies since it pays out when farmers suffer losses. Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Auditor Suzanne Bump's office blames the state Department of Transportation for excessive delays that have wasted up to $2.6 million in repairs to a Gloucester bridge.

The retailer has been under pressure since late October when the investment firm Elliott Management bought a 6 percent stake and pushed for strategic changes from the company, like the potential sale of its credit card unit.

In Senegal, rising sea levels and rising salt levels in farmland are making it harder to produce fruit, vegetables and poultry for traditional lemon chicken. The head of the World Food Program is warning that hunger linked to climate change may worsen mass migrations, and is hoping for an ambitious international accord to slow global warming. Cousin says the U.N. food agency cannot fulfill its promises to eradicate hunger without a global climate accord, and investment in preventive measures such... Читать дальше...

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — The Tupelo Airport Authority has recommended that Corporate Flight Management provide air service in Tupelo. The company has proposed 30 round-trip flights a week between Tupelo and Nashville on twin-engine planes. Committee members said Tuesday that was the deciding factor for their recommendation. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1lWYiP9) the city is submitting its letter of recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation, which must give its final stamp of approval. Читать дальше...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Sen. Charles Schumer says agreement by a joint House and Senate conference committee will restore funding for a critical mass transit program for New York state. The New York Democrat says the "High Density States" program provides his state, six others and the District of Columbia with millions of additional dollars annually for mass transit.

Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried tells residents officials on Wednesday are meeting with Amazon to discuss solutions to the traffic that's clogged area roads. NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/1luhVxr ) traffic grinds to a halt for miles when the fulfillment center's more than 4,000 employees are going in and out of the facility during rush hour.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leaders seem to have carried out a delicate balancing act in their drive to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law and close the federal funds spigot to Planned Parenthood. [...] Obama is primed to veto the bill when it reaches his desk. [...] Democrats say the GOP exercise is a partisan charade aimed at setting up Republicans to use the health care law as a wedge issue in the election campaign next year. The GOP says a veto will only help its presidential... Читать дальше...

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto continued to ignite the Hot Stove Tuesday when he agreed to first baseman Mark Trumbo to the Baltimore Orioles.

PHOENIX (AP) — A woman who crashed her car through a security gate at Phoenix's airport three years ago and drove onto a runway with her infant son in the vehicle has reached a plea deal in which she won't serve any time in jail. The no-contest plea on a child abuse charge calls for 24-year-old Koko Nicole Anderson to be placed on probation, attend parenting classes, undergo mental health treatment and monitoring, and pay unspecified restitution for the 2012 security breach at Sky Harbor International Airport. Читать дальше...

Backed by technology leaders, nonprofits and companies, schools in New York, San Francisco and other cities have committed to offer computer science to students in all grade levels. "In the 21st century, computer science is just as foundational as biology, chemistry," said Hadi Partovi, founder and CEO of Code.org, a Seattle-based national nonprofit that works to expand access to computer science and increase participation by women and minorities. Bringing computer science into the schools ensures... Читать дальше...

The governor's office says alcohol-related traffic deaths have dropped by 60 percent since the drinking age was raised to 21 in 1985. Experts say tougher drunken driving laws, public outreach and safer roads and vehicles have also helped lower alcohol-related traffic fatalities.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Environmental advocates will try to persuade the Utah Supreme Court Wednesday that the state's approval of an oil refinery expansion would add to air quality woes in northern Utah, parts of which suffer from some of the nation's worst air in winter. [...] the coalition — which includes Western Resource Advocates, Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment and the Sierra Club in Utah — argue that the state should require stricter emissions controls. The particles emitted from... Читать дальше...

Kylie Jenner graces the cover of Interview Magazine's latest issue, but the photo of the young, able-bodied socialite in a wheelchair has offended many on the internet. The other editorial shots for the interview have Jenner in the same lifeless doll makeup but standing or posing in other provocative positions - including a bent over shot that shows off Jenner's backside in butt-less chaps. Kylie Jenner says intriguingly boring stuff and bares her butt in Interview @KylieJenner wow being in a wheelchair is so fun and fashionable! Читать дальше...

Jake (Scott Foley) killed Russell (Brian White) point blank on the Scandal winter finale after learning he's behind Lazarus One, but like B613, the murky op might have multiple lives. [...] wait, could Jake have secretly joined Lazarus One like Russell pleaded him to do before he pulled the trigger? "I think he was genuine when he went [to Rowan's house], but that would be something," Diaz says.

A local detective tells Entertainment Tonight that a 19-year-old man was found camping out in the garage area of the singer's home while it's under construction. [...] it's disturbing news for Del Rey who reportedly bought the Malibu home to avoid fan encounters.TMZ reported in June that the singer's previous residence in the Hancock Plaza area left her too exposed to her fans who had taken to camping out in front of her street.