Новости за 01.08.2016

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday said he's meeting with several groups this summer to discuss a new proposal to fund water quality initiatives in the state, but it's unclear if the idea will have enough backing in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Branstad told reporters he's been traveling around Iowa to meet with farmers, educators and community leaders to discuss water quality and to pitch a plan that would use money typically designated for school infrastructure to pay for water improvement. Читать дальше...

MOSCOW — Rebels in Syria shot down a Russian combat helicopter Monday amid fierce fighting around Aleppo, killing all five people on board in the deadliest single incident for the Russian military since it became embroiled in Syria’s civil war 10 months ago. The downing came as the Syrian army, under Russian air cover, fought to repel a rebel attempt to break the government’s siege of Aleppo, killing more than 800 militants, according to the Russian military. International human rights groups have... Читать дальше...

Giants acquire lefty reliever Smith from Brewers, send Duffy to Rays for starter Moore The Giants filled one of their biggest needs Monday, acquiring left-handed setup man Will Smith from the Brewers, but the cost was enormous. The Giants are sending Milwaukee their 2015 first-round draft pick, right-hander Phil Bickford, and catcher Andrew Susac. [...] as the trade deadline arrived, the Giants acquired starter Matt Moore from the Rays, giving the Giants a second left-hander in the rotation with Madison Bumgarner. Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Racist language in old tweets from the freshly crowned Miss Teen USA is just the latest controversy for the Miss Universe Organization, which suffered a round of turmoil last year over then-owner Donald Trump's inflammatory comments against Mexicans. "The language Karlie Hay used is unacceptable at any age and in no way reflects the values of The Miss Universe Organization," pageant officials said in a statement, adding that Hay was "in a different place in her life" when she posted the tweets. Читать дальше...

With his brash and brilliant 1995 chamber opera “Powder Her Face,” the 24-year-old British composer Thomas Adès confirmed the arrival of a formidable talent, whose fearlessness and technical panache promised to transform the contemporary musical scene. If this is what can be done in the arena of new music — this degree of vocal and theatrical magnificence, this level of fearlessness and artistic imagination — then why on Earth should we ever have to settle for less? In a series of chronological vignettes... Читать дальше...

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota on Monday blocked the state's voter identification law after it was challenged by a group of American Indians, who alleged that the state's voter identification requirements are unconstitutional and "disproportionately burden and disenfranchise Native Americans." U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland issued a temporary restraining order, ruling that the state's "ill-advised" repeal of "fail-safe" provisions in 2013 resulted in an undue burden on Native Americans trying to vote.

The 30-year-old man camped out in the Colorado Springs tree for about five hours Sunday evening, climbing down after police used tear gas and sprayed him with water. Police say Lane Malouff was wanted on suspicion of assaulting the mother of his children and trying to strangle her in June in the small southern city of Alamosa.

MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday his government would pursue peace talks with communist guerrillas despite an initial setback when he withdrew a cease-fire order after the rebels killed a militiaman in an attack. The president held a Cabinet meeting Monday to discuss how his government would pursue talks with the communist insurgents and two groups of Muslim rebels in the country’s south, while excluding the brutal Abu Sayyaf extremist group. The Maoist guerrillas said... Читать дальше...

KABUL — A group of militants, including a suicide truck bomber, targeted a Kabul guesthouse for foreign contractors early Monday, killing one police officer and wounding four, Afghan authorities said. The Interior Ministry said “terrorists” used a truck full of explosives to breach the perimeter wall of the Northgate Hotel around 1:30 a.m. Three gunmen then entered the premises and started shooting. According to its website, it offers the same services as most hotels, along with high security, sniffer dogs... Читать дальше...

Longtime associated head coach Walter Chun has been promoted to Cal men’s golf head coach, the Bears announced Monday afternoon. Desimone guided a club team to varsity status and a 2004 national title. In his seven seasons as associate head coach, Chun helped the Bears reach six NCAA Championships. Before becoming associate head coach, Chun spent five seasons as a Cal assistant coach and two as an administrative assistant. Connor Letourneau is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.

(AP) — Gov. Scott Walker is telling state agencies he plans to extend the University of Wisconsin tuition freeze in the next two-year state budget he will introduce in early 2017. Walker says in a letter to state agencies last week that most should submit budgets for the next two years that don't spend any more money than they were allotted this year.

The couple initially told deputies they went to buy gas but then said they had gone in search of virtual Pokemon creatures in their neighborhood for about 90 minutes, the sheriff's office said. Sheriff Paul Babeu said his and other law enforcement agencies have warned people about personal safety while playing the smartphone game.

More than a week after it ignited, firefighters on Monday continued hacking away at an obstinate wildfire near Big Sur that grew to more than 63 square miles overnight as new fires continue to crop up around the dry state. A privately contracted bulldozer operator out of Fresno County, Robert Reagan III, was killed last Tuesday after rolling his heavy equipment in a remote area on the fire’s southeastern edge, authorities said. The Goose Fire was one of 306 new wildfires that started statewide last week... Читать дальше...

NEW DELHI — More than 100,000 students in Bangladesh linked their hands Monday to form human chains to protest two attacks last month by suspected Islamic militants. The students from hundreds of colleges and universities in Dhaka and other cities took part in the protest as part of a campaign to create awareness about the rise of Islamic extremism in the country. Suspected Islamist militants killed 20 people, including 17 foreigners, in an attack on a popular restaurant in Dhaka a month ago. ... Читать дальше...

If you're like us and sneak a peek at other peoples' phones on Muni, you know screens are filled with Pokemon lately. Riders are definitely using their trips to wrangle Pokemon as they go, and the SFMTA is capitalizing on the phenomenon. In a special blog post, the SFMTA outlined which routes are best for catching rare Pokemon around the city.

During her visit, head coach Chip Kelly, general manager Trent Baalke and president Al Guido, among others, spoke with Rice, 61, an avid football fan who is part of the 13-member College Football Playoff selection committee. Rice, who watches more than 10 college games a week as a committee member, once said that serving as NFL commissioner would be her dream job.

The government has expressed growing annoyance over what it sees as a lack of support from its allies in the European Union over its response to the failed July 15 coup, saying it expected solidarity rather than criticism for the widespread crackdown on those suspected of links to the coup plotters. The attempted coup left 271 people dead in a night of violence when renegade sections of the military used tanks, fighter jets and helicopters to try to overthrow the government. In a sign of efforts to shore up relations... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homegrown mosquitoes have infected more than a dozen people with Zika in a small area of Miami, and officials are recommending that pregnant women stay away from the neighborhood. [...] Zika can cause severe brain birth defects, and even limited local spread could put nearby women who are pregnant or trying to conceive at risk. Officials are working to make sure those women have access to insect repellent and good health advice. The cycle starts with a person infected with Zika ... Читать дальше...

A look at upcoming and past presidential debate sites Upcoming presidential and vice presidential debate dates and sites, followed by previous ones: Oct. 19, 2016, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Oct. 4, 2016, Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia Oct. 22, 2012, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida Oct. 13, 2004, Arizona State University, Tempe Oct. 5, 2004, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Oct. 11, 2000, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Oct. 19, 1992, Michigan State University, East Lansing Oct. Читать дальше...

The Long Island school is hosting a presidential debate for the third consecutive election cycle after stepping in for Ohio's Wright State University, which backed out last month amid concerns about security costs. "Any time a college or university gets national exposure, be it a presidential debate or athletic event, like a basketball run through the NCAA tournament, it helps with name recognition," said Kent Rinehart, dean of admission at Marist College and board member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Читать дальше...

Before flying to Sydney for its Aug. 26 season opener against Hawaii, Sonny Dykes’ staff will try to answer a number of questions. Cal’s early opener puts added pressure on Dykes to name a starting quarterback quickly. Developing a rhythm with the man running the offense, after all, will be vital for a new-look receiving corps. Dykes said last week that he will pick his quarterback “the very moment somebody separates themselves,” perhaps as soon as the first preseason practice. Rated the nation’s No. Читать дальше...

A fun San Francisco map stitched together by noted SF cartographer David Rumsey has popped up again online, and even though it's a few years old, it's worth another look.

(AP) — Tennessee safety Todd Kelly Jr. is switching his uniform number from 6 to 24 this season to honor Zaevion Dobson, a Knoxville high school football player who was shot to death last year while shielding two girls from gunfire. In the days after Dobson's death, President Barack Obama sent a tweet praising the teen's actions.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prominent Republicans are speaking out Monday against their own presidential candidate after he chose to scuffle with the grieving parents of a decorated Army veteran killed in Iraq. Khizr and Ghazala Khan, the bereaved parents of Capt. Humayun Khan, a Muslim who was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart after he was killed in 2004, have refused to back down from their criticism of Trump even as he has complained of being "viciously attacked." Republicans, from Trump's staunch... Читать дальше...

Kim Mooney, who started Monday, served on the university's Board of Trustees for seven years. The introduction of a new general education curriculum, the Health Sciences major, and the addition of six other undergraduate degrees, also occurred under her leadership.