Новости за 25.02.2017

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The furies unleashed by Donald Trump’s rise to the U.S. presidency are shaking Vancouver, where a gleaming new Trump International Hotel and Tower is about to open. The 69-story building has drawn praise for its sleek, twisting design. [...] Trump’s politics, especially his criticism of immigrants, has caused such outrage that the mayor won’t attend the grand opening next week. Joo Kim Tiah said he found it “extremely stressful” when Trump’s statements about Muslims... Читать дальше...

The National Weather Service says the best travel window for driving-friendly conditions starts Friday and runs through Sunday at 3 p.m. before the next storm hits.

La Taqueria announces plans to close on Mondays

(AP) — Except for the few who already have donned cap and gown, most of the 330 prospects heading to the NFL Combine next week have put their pursuits of a college degree on hold so they can focus on their football futures. [...] they retreat to their condos to rest, relax and recuperate while wolfing down meals managed to the calorie through meal services arranged by their agents. The Air Force cadet and NFL hopeful who led the nation in yards per catch last year is carrying six courses while... Читать дальше...

A freight train traveling at low speeds derailed in San Leandro Friday, officials said. No one was injured in the accident, which occurred before noon on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks that run along Williams Street near Doolittle Drive, according to the Alameda County Fire Department. No spills were reported from the train. No one was injured in the incident. Williams Street was scheduled to be closed for 12 hours between Doolittle Drive... Читать дальше...

ATLANTA (AP) — National Democrats will elect a new chair whose task is to steady a reeling party and capitalize on the widespread opposition to Republican President Donald Trump. Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, is a longshot hoping he can rise to the top if neither of the two front-runners can capture majority support from the Democratic National Committee. Presidents also name their own party chairs, with the national committee operating essentially as a political arm of the Oval Office. Читать дальше...