Новости за 29.12.2017

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A U.S. judge in New Mexico has dismissed more than two dozen complaints against the maker of American Spirit cigarettes but is allowing others to move forward over a line of tobacco touted as natural. Scores of plaintiffs from at least a dozen states sued Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co. and its parent company, Reynolds American Inc., after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found in 2015 that consumers were misled about risks associated with the products. In a ruling last week... Читать дальше...

HOUSTON (AP) — The NFL and the players' union announced a series of changes Friday to the way potential concussions are handled during games following an ugly incident in which Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to return to the field after a hit left him on the ground, arms shaking. Among the changes is the addition of an expert watching games from a central location with the authority to alert sideline medical teams to look into an incident. And if a player shows signs of a seizure or similar responses... Читать дальше...

A nine-win season at Washington State was a monumental accomplishment worthy of celebration because success had been so fleeting for the Cougars. Yet the past two 9-4 seasons resulted in flops to end the year — first in the Apple Cup against rival Washington and then in the Holiday Bowl both times. The latest deflating finish came in Thursday night's 42-17 loss to Michigan State. It concluded an awkward month where Washington State was routed by the Huskies and missed out on the Pac-12 North title... Читать дальше...

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas police are investigating whether an argument over an online game prompted a prank call that led to a house where an officer shot and killed a man who apparently wasn't involved in the dispute. Police and industry officials say the tragic death Thursday in Wichita, Kansas, may have been the result of a practice called "swatting," in which a person makes up a false report to get a SWAT team to descend on an address. Wichita Deputy Police Chief Troy Livingston said the shooting... Читать дальше...

With five Super Bowl titles and the third-most wins in NFL history, the comparisons for Bill Belichick are with the all-time greats in the game rather than his current peers. Belichick's unmatched 18-year tenure in New England made him the runaway winner in in The Associated Press' top 10 rankings of NFL coaches released Friday. Belichick received 10 of the 11 first-place votes and 105 of a possible 110 points from a panel that included Hall of Fame receiver James Lofton and 10 AP football writers. Читать дальше...

One man remains unconscious as of Thursday after three men were stabbed in a North Seattle halfway house late Christmas evening.

A behind the scenes look at some of our best photos of 2017.

In Dec. 22 story about Long Island Iced Tea Corp., The Associated Press reported erroneously that the company is based in Hicksville, New York. The company is based in Farmingdale, New York. - A corrected version of the story is below: Hitching the wagon to bitcoin and hoping for the best What's in a name? These days, if it's anything close to "bitcoin," it's Wall Street gold By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer What's in a name? These days, if it's anything close to "bitcoin," it's Wall Street gold. Читать дальше...

Taken a look at your stock portfolio lately? It's a good bet it's racked up solid gains this year. Wall Street has taken stock investors on a mostly smooth, record-shattering ride in 2017. The major stock indexes are closing in on double-digit gains for the year, led by Apple, Facebook and other technology stocks. The gains have the Standard & Poor's 500 index, the broadest measure of the stock market, headed for its best year since 2013. "This would go in the category of stellar year, with very... Читать дальше...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Chemical reactions are gradually darkening many of Georgia O'Keeffe's famously vibrant paintings, and art conservation experts are hoping new digital imaging tools can help them slow the damage. Scientific experts in art conservation from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Chicago area announced plans this week to develop advanced 3-D imaging technology to detect destructive buildup in paintings by O'Keeffe and eventually other artists in museum collections around the world. Dale Kronkright... Читать дальше...

SEATTLE (AP) — The family of a 75-year-old woman who fell down an airport escalator in her motorized wheelchair and later died is suing Alaska Airlines. Bernice Kekona's family says Alaska promised she would be escorted from one gate to another at the airport in Portland, Oregon, in June. The family says two employees of Huntleigh USA Corp., a contractor hired by Alaska, took Kekona off the plane and put her in her scooter-wheelchair but then abandoned her. An Alaska spokeswoman said Friday that Kekona declined help and went off on her own. Читать дальше...

PALM BEACH, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — El presidente Donald Trump el viernes volvió a atacar uno de sus blancos preferidos, afirmando que Amazon.com debería pagar mucho más por los paquetes que envía alrededor del mundo. El mandatario suele arremeter contra Amazon, cuyo dueño ha adquirido el Washington Post, un diario que ha sido crítico del presidente. Trump incluso ha acusado a la empresa de no pagar “impuestos de internet” aunque la Casa Blanca nunca ha explicado exactamente qué quiere decir Trump con eso. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump returned to a favorite target Friday, saying that Amazon.com should be charged more by the U.S. Postal Service for the packages it sends around the world. Amazon has been a consistent recipient of Trump's ire. He has accused the company of failing to pay "internet taxes," though it's never been made clear by the White House what the president means by that. In a tweet Friday, Trump said Amazon should be charged "MUCH MORE" by the post office because it's "losing... Читать дальше...

A toddler bed that can collapse and entrap a child is among this week's recalled consumer products. Other items include a mountain bike with a brake cable problem and a chair and bench set on which the stitching can loosen, posing a fall hazard. Here's a more detailed look: TODDLER BEDS DETAILS: This recall involves The Land of Nod's Nook toddler beds. The toddler bed has a green and gray headboard with a gray footboard. "The Land of Nod", "Made in Vietnam" and SKU number "404485" are printed on... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — It was a strong year for the stock market, but 2017 was a great year if you made airplanes (think Boeing), were an online juggernaut (Amazon) or built homes (KB Homes). It was a year to forget if you were an energy company (Chesapeake) made Barbie dolls (Mattel) or if you were a storied industrial conglomerate about to go on a radical slim-down program (General Electric). The stock market had a banner year overall, but there were plenty of big winners, and big losers, among individual... Читать дальше...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on an effort to keep some Georgia O'Keeffe paintings from fading. (all times local): 11:28 a.m. Chemical reactions are threatening to discolor and deform the surface of Georgia O'Keeffe's famously vibrant paintings, and experts are hoping new digital imaging tools can help them slow the damage. Art conservationists in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Chicago area on Thursday announced a federally funded project to develop new 3-D imaging tools to detect destructive buildup... Читать дальше...

Seattle ought to see a barrage of wind and rain Friday, while other parts of Western Washington are likely to be buried under another foot or more of snow or see river flooding.

Seattle ought to see a barrage of wind and rain Friday, while other parts of Western Washington are likely to be buried under another foot or more of snow or see river flooding.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 11:45 a.m. U.S. stock indexes are edging lower at midday on the final trading day for of 2017. Losses by technology and energy companies outweighed gains by consumer products and health care stocks Friday. Apple fell 1 percent. Trading was light ahead of the New Year's Day holiday. Oil prices climbed, and the price of natural gas rose again as cold weather hit large parts of the U.S. Despite the early slide, stocks were on track to close the year with strong gains. Читать дальше...

U.S. stock indexes edged lower early Friday on the final day of trading for 2017. Losses by technology and energy companies outweighed gains by consumer products and health care stocks. Trading volume was light. Oil prices were headed higher. Despite the early slide, stocks were on track to close the year with strong gains. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped 2 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,685 as of 11:25 a.m. Eastern Time. The Dow Jones industrial average shed 17 points, or 0.1 percent... Читать дальше...

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The U.S. Naval War College Museum has unveiled a new exhibit to teach people more about World War I. It focuses on the Navy's role in the war, using the career of Navy Adm. William S. Sims to tell the story. Sims commanded U.S. naval forces in Europe during the war, and his family donated artifacts. The Rhode Island museum is displaying the exhibit for about three years. Curator Rob Doane said people will be interested in the Navy's role because many successful strategists in... Читать дальше...

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man relied on one mode of transportation while traveling through 14 European countries: his feet. The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that 26-year-old Chris Lemanski recently finished hiking about 6,000 miles (9,656 kilometers) along the E3 path, which spans from Turkey to Portugal. The Traverse City man made the trek solo. Lemanski calls his hike a "trial by error," and he often planned as he walked. An average day involved walking about... Читать дальше...

WA Forecast for Sunday, December 31, 2017 _____ City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index Arlington;Showers around;44;24;ENE;6;82%;68%;1 Bellingham;A morning shower;43;29;ENE;5;84%;49%;0 Bremerton;A shower in the a.m.;48;34;NNE;6;74%;59%;1 Chehalis;A morning shower;47;30;NE;5;73%;42%;1 Deer Park;Mostly cloudy;34;14;NE;5;82%;20%;1 Eastsound;Partly sunny;44;35;NE;4;84%;36%;1 Ellensburg;Partly sunny;42;24;NW;12;72%;18%;2... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — In a story Dec. 28 about SoftBank's investment in Uber, The Associated Press misidentified Rajeev Misra as SoftBank's CEO. He is the CEO of SoftBank Investment Advisers. A corrected version of the story is below: SoftBank group acquires major stake in Uber Group led by SoftBank succeeds in acquiring 18 percent stake in Uber By ALEXANDRA OLSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A group led by Japanese technology conglomerate Softbank has acquired a major stake in Uber, potentially tamping... Читать дальше...