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Mike Lefiti was a longtime UPS driver who took pride in his work and was widely respected by his colleagues and adored by his large family, friends and relatives said Wednesday. The 46-year-old Hercules resident was one of three people killed when a shooter opened fire in the UPS distribution center on Potrero Hill in San Francisco at 8:55 a.m., relatives said. Several members of Lefiti’s family converged on the emergency room at San Francisco General Hospital after learning that he had been shot. Читать дальше...

(AP) — Gov. Scott Walker's proposed switch to a self-insurance plan for state workers was expected to be rejected Thursday by the Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee, a defeat for the governor that would force lawmakers to find $60 million in savings elsewhere. The Joint Finance Committee was planning the vote on self-insurance in its first meeting in two weeks as budget talks have stalled amid disagreements over K-12 school funding, roads and taxes. Walker has been lobbying for his self-insurance proposal... Читать дальше...

Forward Kevin Durant returned to the Warriors’ locker room Monday night to find his iPhone inbox full of congratulations. [...] three days after Golden State beat Cleveland for its second NBA title in three years, many outside the organization already are concerned about what’s next: Durant, who was named Finals MVP after averaging 35.2 points and 8.2 rebounds in five games against the Cavaliers, is guarding against the chatter. If Durant signs the maximum extension for which he is eligible — which starts at roughly $35.4 million per year ... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A Minnesota jury returns Thursday for a fourth day of deliberations in the trial of a police officer charged with manslaughter in the death of a black motorist, a day after the judge admonished them to keep working. Deliberations began Monday in the manslaughter trial of Officer Jeronimo Yanez, who shot Philando Castile during a July 6 traffic stop in a St. Paul suburb after Castile informed the officer that he was carrying a gun. Prosecutors insist Yanez never saw a gun and had plenty of options short of shooting Castile... Читать дальше...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A deal between the United States and Qatar for F-15 fighter jets and a visit by two American warships to Doha are showing the vital military links Washington maintains to the country now at the center of a dispute with Arab nations. [...] Cmdr. Bill Urban of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet told The Associated Press that the USS Chinook, a coastal patrol ship, and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Baranof both were in Doha for "a routine port visit" on Thursday.

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Thursday it released an American university student over "humanitarian" reasons in its first official comment since he was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma. "Warmbier, who had been in hard labor, was sent back home on June 13, 2017, on humanitarian grounds according to the adjudication made on the same day by the Central Court of the DPRK," the agency said in the one-sentence report, referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come out of retirement to meet UFC star Conor McGregor in an Aug. 26 boxing match in Las Vegas that will feature two of the top-selling fighters in the world. The two fighters announced the fight Wednesday, after months of speculation about whether Mayweather would return at the age of 40 to face a mixed martial arts fighter who has not had a pro boxing fight. Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after going undefeated in 49 pro fights, will face the Irish UFC headliner, who’s 21-3, at T-Mobile Arena. Читать дальше...

After 30 years of hosting the all-star acoustic event, traditionally at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View over the last weekend of October, Young and his ex-wife Pegi announced on Wednesday that this year’s event was canceled with no plans to bring it back in the future. Since 1986, Neil Young has hosted the high-profile acoustic shows for the benefit of the school he founded with Pegi Young to help children with severe speech and physical impairments; including their now adult son Ben, who is quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Читать дальше...

WYOMING, Ohio (AP) — The father of an American college student who was imprisoned in North Korea and was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma says the family is "adjusting to a different reality." A hospital spokeswoman did not provide an update on his condition, but said his parents planned to hold a Thursday morning news conference. Residents of the northern Cincinnati suburb tied blue-and-white ribbons, the school colors, to trees near the family's home. Richardson, a Democrat, credited... Читать дальше...

The Supreme Court, after hearing petitions for months against Sharif and his family, has ruled there was not enough evidence to remove him from office but ordered an investigation team to look further into the allegations.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Islamic extremist rebels fight Somali soldiers through night in bloody Mogadishu restaurant siege .

The Clippers are hiring Warriors executive board member Jerry West away from Golden State. L.A. wants to bring in West in a capacity similar to the advisory role he has held with the Warriors the past six years. West, whose advice and expertise have been a driving force behind the NBA’s most loaded roster, is under contract with Golden State through July. West, 79, had a Hall of Fame career with the Lakers before thriving in the club’s front office. News of West’s departure comes eight days before the NBA draft... Читать дальше...

Before we get to the 49ers gushing over rookie head coach Kyle Shanahan’s brilliance, let’s get this out of the way: In other words, it’s customary for athletes to initially exalt the new leader that controls their playing time. Let’s start with Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Staley, whose first 10 years with the 49ers have included three winning seasons, seven head coaches and eight offensive coordinators. During the offseason, a host of players have said Shanahan has shown a savant-level grasp of... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The real estate firm owned by the family of Jared Kushner has withdrawn a request for a big tax break for one its buildings in Jersey City, New Jersey, the latest setback for the company in the area. The Kushner Cos. sent a letter withdrawing its application for a 30-year break from city taxes for a planned two-tower project in the struggling Journal Square section of the city, Jersey City spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said Wednesday. The 79-story building — One Journal Square —... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Voters in Royalton have approved a plan to merge with school districts in Bethel and Rochester, reversing an earlier vote. Supporters have said the merger is needed to meet Act 46's standards of providing a high quality education that's equitable and efficient.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York's average per-pupil spending remains high compared to other states. The fiscally conservative Empire Center reports that the $21,206 per pupil spent by New York public schools in the 2014-15 school year tops all states and exceeds the national average by 86 percent. The Empire Center based its analysis on Census data released Wednesday. New York's public elementary and secondary schools spent more than $64.8 billion last year, second to California.

WASHINGTON — The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials said. The move by Special Counsel Robert Mueller to investigate Trump’s conduct marks a major turning point in the nearly year-old FBI investigation, which until recently focused on Russian meddling during the presidential... Читать дальше...

U.S. soccer’s achievement overshadowed The hardest sports achievement of the past week might not have been vanquishing LeBron James or winning a 10th French Open or repeating as Stanley Cup champion. For only the third time in their history, the Americans came away with a point in a World Cup qualifier in Mexico City. With the 1-1 tie, the U.S. team stands at 2-2-2 and remains in third place in the CONCACAF regional standings. In the sixth minute, midfielder Michael Bradley chipped the ball in from 40 yards ... Читать дальше...

Harvard recently rescinded admission offers for some incoming freshmen who participated in a private Facebook group sharing offensive memes. College admissions staff, future employers and even potential dates are more and more likely to check your profile and make decisions or judgments about you. [...] a determined online sleuth can sometimes find ways around privacy settings, viewing photos and posts you might think are well hidden. According to CareerBuilder’s 2017 social media recruitment survey... Читать дальше...

The opening credits — which are set to a gentle piano-based score by Michael Giacchino — show us intricate drawings in a book, and this seems to be the set-up for a film aimed at children. “People are decent mostly,” says young Henry (Jaeden Lieberher) on the soundtrack as he shepherds his vulnerable brother Peter (Jacob Tremblay) onto a school bus. Henry’s protectiveness of his brother and mother also extends to a pretty young girl at school named Christina (Maddie Ziegler), who lives next door... Читать дальше...

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Sports calendar, June 15-16 Baseball L.A. Dodgers at Cleveland MLBNet Washington at N.Y. Mets MLBNet Giants at Colorado Channel: 11 (680) N.Y. Yankees at A’s NBCSCA (95.7) Minors: Basketball Warriors’ parade, Oakland NBCSBA Channel: 2 Channel: 11 (95.7, 680) Pro-Am: SF City vs. Kezar Pavilion Golf U.S. Open FS1 LPGA: Meijer Classic GolfCh. U.S. Open Channel: 2 Channel: 40 Horse racing Golden Gate Fields Track and field Diamond League: Bislett Games NBCSN Baseball Washington... Читать дальше...

Powerball Jackpot: $40 million Saturday, June 17, jackpot: TBA Super Lotto Jackpot: $46 million Mega Saturday, June 17, jackpot: $47 million Wednesday, June 14, draws Fantasy 5 Daily 3 (midday) Daily 3 (evening) First [...] California Classic [...] Tuesday, June 13 draw and payouts Mega Millions Jackpot: $101 million Mega Prize category winners Prize amount per winner 5 of 5 with Mega 4 of 5 with Mega 3 of 5 with Mega 2 of 5 with Mega 1 of 5 with Mega Mega Friday, June 16... Читать дальше...

[...] after a pause, the gunshots came in quick succession and the horror unfolded in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, home to many federal workers, lawyers and lobbyists who commute across the river to Washington. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, two Capitol police officers, a lobbyist and a legislative aide were wounded as lawmakers, some fighting back tears, sought to understand what had happened and why. The players ran from the first base side of the field across a basketball court... Читать дальше...