Новости за 03.04.2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Archives is telling the White House to keep each of President Donald Trump’s tweets, even those he deletes or corrects. The head of the National Archives and Records Administration, David S. Ferriero, told two Democratic senators in a letter that the White House has assured him it’s already doing this. […]

Skiers and snowboarders can expect a mixed bag of weather in the days ahead, and look for great opportunities in the weeks ahead with the deep snow coverage at all ski resorts. An upper high pressure ridge means mostly sunny and warmer days through Tuesday, before another weather system brings light precipitation late Tuesday through […]

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — An airline pilot who was so drunk he appeared to pass out in the cockpit before takeoff was sentenced on Monday to eight months in jail in Canada. Miroslav Gronych, 37, pleaded guilty last month to having care and control of an aircraft while he had a blood alcohol level three […]

With just over a week left in the NBA regular season, there’s still a ton to be decided before the playoff field is set. In the East, four spots remain unclaimed. In the West, two are up for grabs. And while some seedings look wrapped up, none are officially clinched. Want drama? It’s not hard […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A 19th century church in Tennessee that fell into disrepair despite the notable role it played in the civil rights movement is now being resurrected. With its tall tower and multicolored stained glass windows, the Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis was the home base for the sanitation workers strike that brought […]

DETROIT (AP) — Actor and comedian Mike Epps is apologizing for dancing on stage with a kangaroo in front of a screaming crowd at a Detroit comedy show. During a video of the event, Epps can be seen holding the animal’s harness. A man is seen on the video picking the animal up and carrying […]

A Seattle man has been arrested in connection with a home-invasion robbery in Everett that was captured on video and widely shared on social media.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia is embarking on an aggressive transformation of its economy, which is being led by King Salman’s 30-year-old son, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Prince Mohammed has announced a bold plan to wean his country off of its “addiction to oil.” Here’s a look at some of […]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police say an Uber driver has shot and wounded one of two men he told authorities had tried to carjack him. Local media organizations say the Uber driver reported to police that two men jumped into his car about 1:20 a.m. Monday shortly after he let a passenger out. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A yearlong series of events taking place ahead of the 50th anniversary of The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in Memphis, Tennessee, has kicked off with the unveiling of a historical marker commemorating the civil rights leader’s final flight. Two aides and confidantes of King, Andrew Young and the Rev. […]

The news last week that the Seahawks have fielded trade offers for Richard Sherman might make it even more likely Seattle will load up on cornerbacks in the upcoming NFL Draft.

If college basketball wins relied on a university’s ability to help low-income students, the University of North Carolina would defeat Gonzaga, according to ProPublica’s NCAA tournament bracket. Here’s the breakdown.

DALLAS (AP) — Rebecca Lobo grew up 15 minutes from the Basketball Hall of Fame and held her wedding reception there. Now she’ll be enshrined there. “I was the kid going to the old Hall of Fame with the conveyor belt where you would shoot at the baskets at the end,” said Lobo, part of […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have agreed to transfer South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof to federal custody following an agreement that he plead guilty to state murder charges, thus avoiding a second death sentence. Court documents filed Sunday show that Roof, his attorneys and state and federal prosecutors have agreed that Roof should be […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department said Monday it is scrapping an Obama-era rule aimed at ensuring that coal companies don’t shortchange taxpayers on huge volumes of coal extracted from public lands, primarily in the West. The Trump administration had put the rule on hold after mining companies challenged the regulation in federal court. Monday’s […]

HBO's seven-episode limited series based on the book ended Sunday night, and it was an unexpectedly emotional experience. Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern and Zoe Kravitz all helped make the show terrific.

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks on the defensive, President Donald Trump has stepped up his efforts to dispute and downplay revelations stemming from the investigations into the Kremlin’s interference in last year’s election and possible Russian ties to his campaign associates. The White House has said the real story is not about Russia — it’s […]

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Work is finished on a high-tech security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport. The Transportation Security Administration held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to unveil the 19-lane checkpoint in United Airlines’ Terminal C on Monday. The Newark airport is the first in the New York City region to have the high-tech lanes in […]

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — To protect and serve and … rescue ducklings? The Oregon State Police said Monday on its official Twitter and Facebook accounts that one of its troopers helped pluck two ducklings from a storm drain where they were stranded over the weekend. Witnesses say a mother duck and her 10 ducklings were […]

In the Geological Society of America's GSA Today journal, a group of ice researchers and a photographer-filmmaker published pictures showing how much five of the world's glaciers have thinned.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan officials confirm that at least four provincial intelligence service agents have been killed in an attack by Taliban insurgents in eastern Ghazni province. Two provincial officials from eastern Paktika province confirmed on Monday that the deputy provincial director for Paktika, Abdul Wahib Khan, as well as his driver and two […]

CAIRO (AP) — A top antiquities official says an Egyptian excavation team has discovered the remains of a new pyramid that dates back to the 13th Dynasty, some 3700 years ago. The head of the Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Sector, Mahmoud Afifi, said in a statement Monday that the remains were located north of King Sneferu’s […]

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president says there has been no progress in peace talks between his government and communist rebels because of tough conditions he has imposed, including for the guerrillas to stop extortions and claims to rebel territories. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday repeated a threat to unleash “the full power of […]

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is introducing new rules to help prevent minerals being used to finance armed conflicts. The rules passed Monday will oblige the 28 EU member countries to identify the source of their imports of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold. They must also ensure that their supply chains do not contribute […]

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pirates have seized a small boat and kidnapped its 11 Indian crew members off the coast of Somalia, an investigator said Monday, the latest vessel targeted by the region’s resurgent hijackers. The attack on the small ship happened Saturday as the vessel passed through the narrow channel between Yemen’s […]