Новости за 22.03.2016

(AP) — In assembly-line fashion, the Franklin Elementary fifth-graders carried out their assignments Friday to prepare bags full of food so that hungry children would have something to eat over the weekend. Cynthia's task was to make tags, while other children put food items in the bags. Each bag was filled with two servings of macaroni and cheese; one applesauce; three small packages each of jelly, peanut butter and crackers; and bread or boxes of crackers. Each week, the "backpack council" prepares... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A former member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has paid a $2,500 fine for violating the state ethics code. According to the order, Lee double-billed the DeSoto Parish School Board and the state education board for the same fuel and lodging costs.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting doubts about the depth of his knowledge of world affairs, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump delivered a sober speech to a pro-Israel crowd, outlining for the first time the team of foreign policy thinkers advising his campaign. Trump has largely avoided the nitty-gritty of policy details during his campaign, focusing instead on boldly-stated goals and declining to say whom he counts among his advisers — despite repeated promises to do so. During the Post interview... Читать дальше...

Exasperated by a long-running fight over judicial nominees, a Republican senator pleaded with his colleagues to confirm Merrick Garland to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, often considered the second most important court in the nation. Fast forward 19 years and Garland is President Barack Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court, ensnared in a high-stakes, election-year fight over a vacancy that Republicans insist should be filled by the next president. No confirmation hearings and no votes this year... Читать дальше...

According to state media, the indictment says two dozen articles posted on Dan Quyen and Chep Su Viet had "untruthful and groundless content" and "distort the lines and policies" of the ruling Communist Party. International human rights groups and some Western governments, including the United States, have often criticized Vietnam for jailing dissidents for peacefully expressing their views. "The trial and continuing detention of a blogger and his assistant who have already spent almost two years... Читать дальше...

BEIJING (AP) — China's Food and Drug Administration has ordered local governments to track the whereabouts of poorly refrigerated and probably ineffective vaccines after police detained a woman thought to have sold nearly $100 million worth of the suspect products nationwide. Police told state media that the suspect, identified by her last name Pang, had earlier been convicted of illegally selling vaccines in 2009 and sentenced to three years in prison. Past scandals have involved phony infant... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eager to move beyond a divisive primary season, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton seek to pad their delegate lead over their underdog rivals as the 2016 race for the White House moves West on Tuesday. Trump and Clinton hope to strengthen their leads in delegates that decide the nominations, as Democrat Bernie Sanders and Republicans Ted Cruz and John Kasich struggle to reverse the sense of inevitability taking hold around both party front-runners. Trump's brash tone has turned off some Republican voters in Utah... Читать дальше...

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(AP) — A man has been charged in connection to a standoff with police at an Independence residence, where authorities say they recovered an explosive device. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said that Darian Mickelson has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and third-degree assault on a law enforcement officer.

Dear Readers: I promised “Heartbroken Mom From Anywhere” (Oct. 5) to print letters from readers offering suggestions about helping her teen daughter, who is a cutter: Self-harm is a cry for help from someone who doesn’t know how to voice his or her emotions. Over the years it became my coping mechanism, although an unhealthy one. Dear Abby: I grew up in a dysfunctional household with abusive parents. When I would cut, it was like I could feel all my pent-up emotions leaking out through the wounds on my legs. Читать дальше...

Hulk Hogan, moments after a Florida jury hit Gawker Media and its founder with $25 million in punitive damages for publishing a sex tape of the former pro wrestler. Jeffrey Sumampouw, one of thousands of taxi drivers who protested in Indonesia's capital against what they say is unfair competition from ride-hailing apps such as Uber.

San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Yuan Yuan Tan, choreographer Robert Moses and the San Francisco Dance Film Festival are among the winners of the 30th annual Isadora Duncan Dance Awards. The ceremony, dedicated to honoring the best in Bay Area dance, was held Monday evening, March 21, at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum. Outstanding achievement in performance (Ensemble) went to the San Francisco Ballet’s Mathilde Froustey and Tiit Helimets for their dancing in “Giselle” and to Ilaria Guerra and Alexander Vargas of DawsonDanceSF.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of taxi drivers caused traffic chaos in the Indonesian capital Tuesday in a violent protest against what they say is unfair competition from ride-hailing apps such as Uber. TV footage showed long lines of taxis and three-wheel minicabs blocking a central expressway, men setting tires alight and jumping on vehicles that refused to join in the protest. An Associated Press reporter saw drivers surround one taxi, forcing its terrified female passenger on to the road with her luggage. Читать дальше...

Ryks is executive director of Gerald R. Ford International Airport in western Michigan. Ryks was previously airport manager at St. Cloud Regional Airport and executive director of the Duluth Airport Authority.

Chicago police: 4 boys struck when suspect fires into crowd Police spokesman Veejay Zala says the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Monday when an unknown male approached and opened fire into a crowd.

Jeffrey Coprich has transferred to East Carolina for his final two years of eligibility, the former Cal running back announced Monday night on Twitter. Though listed on the Bears’ roster as a junior last year, Coprich was granted a sixth year of eligibility after missing the 2014 season with a broken bone in his foot. The Pirates, who went 5-7 last season, are moving forward without leading rusher Chris Hairston (754 rushing yards in 2015).

The statistics released Monday by the Wisconsin Realtors Association say existing home sales were up 4.1 percent from February 2015, while the median sales price rose 6.8 percent to $146,800. Association board chairman K.C. Maurer said in a statement that Wisconsin's housing market has had a "very robust" winter.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. data provider IHS is combining with Europe's Markit to create a $13 billion company called IHS Markit. IHS Chairman and CEO Jerre Stead will serve in the same roles for the combined company, with Markit Chairman and CEO Lance Uggla taking over the posts when Stead retires at the end of 2017.

In a conference call with reporters, Apple attorneys said it's premature to declare victory in the case because authorities could come back in a few weeks and insist they still need the company's help. Lawmakers, civil rights advocates and other tech companies have criticized the FBI for not doing more to try to crack the iPhone itself before seeking to force Apple's hand. "To me, it suggests that either the FBI doesn't understand the technology or they weren't giving us the whole truth when they... Читать дальше...

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's president-elect on Tuesday proposed an 18-member Cabinet that will include party leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the former dissident who for decades had campaigned for a democratically elected government to replace the country's military junta. President-elect Htin Kyaw submitted the names to the parliament for a formal review and approval by legislators on Wednesday, after which the Cabinet positions of the ministers will be decided. The junta simply crushed the protests... Читать дальше...

(AP) — In Wisconsin, a state known for beer brewing and binge drinking, there's a small picturesque tourist village northeast of Green Bay where you can't buy a drop of alcohol. Ephraim, along the water in peninsular Door County — a popular destination dotted with small towns, resorts and wineries — is dry, but it might not be for much longer. According to the village website, 59 percent voted no in 1934 and 74 percent voted no in 1992. Why would we not want to give the business owner the opportunity... Читать дальше...

Jazz musician Dave Koz is 53. Movie director Quentin Tarantino is 53. Bassist Johnny April of Staind is 51. Actress Pauley Perrette ("NCIS") is 47. Drummer Brendan Hill of Blues Traveler is 46. Actress Brenda Song ("The Suite Life of Zack and Cody") is 28. Rapper Mr. Cheeks of Lost Boyz is 45. Composer Vangelis ("Chariots of Fire") is 73. Actor Brendan Gleeson ("Harry Potter") is 61. Singer-harmonica player John Popper of Blues Traveler is 49. Drummer Graeme Edge of the Moody Blues is 75. Читать дальше...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A rebound in oil prices is helping New Mexico stay on track to balance revenues and spending this fiscal year without resorting to further austerity measures, state economists and taxation officials told lawmakers Monday. Spot prices for West Texas crude oil hovered around $39 a barrel on Monday — up from the $27-per-barrel range in February when New Mexico lawmakers forged a $6.2 billion spending plan for the coming fiscal year. Reserves are expected to decline about $400... Читать дальше...

A day after both the Sharks and Anaheim Ducks won to keep the pressure on the first-place Kings, Los Angeles kicked away its chance to extend its division lead, falling to the Predators 5-2 in Nashville on Monday night. Ryan Johansen had a goal and two assists for Nashville, which moved seven points ahead of Colorado for the Western Conference’s first wild-card spot. “We’ve got a lot of young bodies in this room, and when they go home tonight, they’re going to look at the standings and the results and say... Читать дальше...

The 12th-seeded Jackrabbits led by eight with less than five minutes left and were living up to their nickname, outracing the bigger Cardinal to the hoop for layups and hitting post-up jumpers. Just when Stanford needed her most, however, Lili Thompson shot through the lane for a tying basket with eight seconds left. “Sometimes, to win when you don’t really play well is in a lot of ways more satisfying than when you play really well,” Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer said. The Cardinal (26-7)... Читать дальше...