Новости за 24.05.2018

STONINGTON, Maine (AP) — A bus driver for a nonprofit community support agency in Maine has been charged with raping a special needs woman on the bus. The Bangor Daily News reports that court documents indicate 49-year-old Van Stevens is charged with two counts of gross sexual assault. Documents allege that Stevens assaulted the woman […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chargers tight end Hunter Henry tore his knee ligament while running an ordinary route during a non-contact workout on the opening day of organized team activities, general manager Tom Telesco confirmed Wednesday. Telesco declined to confirm whether the Chargers will go back to Antonio Gates to fill the suddenly gaping hole […]

BOSTON (AP) — The youngest finalist and winner of NBC’s “The Voice” is a Massachusetts high school freshman. The Boston Globe reports 15-year-old Brynn Cartelli of Longmeadow was crowned winner of the singing competition’s 14th season Tuesday night. Coached by singer Kelly Clarkson, Cartelli threw her hands over her face upon hearing the news. Cartelli […]

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A battle over public use of a stretch of California coast has led to a tentative settlement that would limit access to those who could boat or paddle at least 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) to reach it, visitors with guides and landowners who have fought to keep it off limits. […]

It’s a big question for smokers and policymakers alike: Do electronic cigarettes help people quit? In a large study of company wellness programs, e-cigarettes worked no better than traditional stop-smoking tools, and the only thing that really helped was paying folks to kick the habit. Critics of the study say it doesn’t close the case […]