Новости за 12.10.2017

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of a teacher challenging Kansas' new law barring state contractors from participating in boycotts against Israel, saying it's a clear violation of her free speech rights. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of Esther Koontz, a math and science curriculum coach at a Wichita public school, seeks to overturn a law that took effect July 1 and prohibits the state from entering into contracts with individuals... Читать дальше...

At the start of 2017, Universal and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse took over headlines throughout Hollywood with the success of “Split” and “Get Out,” which combined to gross $531 million worldwide against a combined budget of $13.5 million. Now, the studio and production duo are back with “Happy Death Day,” another low-budget horror film that will serve as Blumhouse’s entry to this year’s Halloween season. While it’s expected to be the No. 1 film this weekend, “Happy Death Day” is tracking well behind Blumhouse’s other recent releases... Читать дальше...

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge has ordered the release of a mugshot taken of the state's lone congressman after he was convicted of assaulting a reporter on the eve of the special election that put him in office. Gallatin County District Judge Holly Brown ruled Wednesday that the booking shot of Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte should be made public. County Attorney Marty Lambert would not release the image without a court order, arguing it is confidential criminal justice information. Several media organizations... Читать дальше...

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The 19-year-old Texas Tech University student charged with murder in the shooting death of a campus police officer used a gun he brought into the police station. A Texas Tech spokesman confirmed Wednesday that Hollis Daniels did not use a police department gun in the shooting of Officer Floyd East Jr. on Monday. Police haven't answered whether Daniels owned the gun. Officers received complaints about a student acting erratically and possibly having a weapon. East conducted a... Читать дальше...

You cannot keep from thinking about Woody Allen while watching Noah Baumbach’s (“Frances Ha”) films. Baumbach’s characters tend to inhabit an arty New York milieu similar to Allen’s. You also cannot help but think about what Baumbach has that Allen lacks: Empathy for his characters. Not insight into them, but empathy for them. And warmth, which mostly has gone missing from Allen films since “Hannah and Her Sisters” but is present in all of Baumbach’s, and never more so than in “The... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the nomination of Kirstjen Nielsen as secretary of Homeland Security (all times local): 5:15 p.m. The White House says President Donald Trump will nominate Kirstjen Nielsen to serve as his next secretary of Homeland Security. Nielsen is currently the White House principal deputy chief of staff. Nielsen formerly served as John Kelly's deputy when he held the post of Trump's first DHS secretary. She moved with Kelly to the White House when Trump tapped him as chief of staff. Читать дальше...

On a smoky, gray day at the Raiders’ Alameda headquarters — with the raging North Bay fires weighing heavily in the air and in our minds — quarterback Derek Carr looked us in the eye and said he’s ready to play this Sunday. Now we have to wait and see whether the Raiders let him. It’s kind of hard to believe that Carr could be ready to suit up against the Chargers in Oakland, just two weeks after suffering a spinal fracture against the Denver Broncos. Early estimates had him out up to six weeks... Читать дальше...

Chew on this, Nicolas Cage fans — no, the “Ghost Rider” actor is not moonlighting as a Japanese snack-food pitchman. Following reports of a Nicolas Cage-themed snack product had made its way to Japan, FilmNation International issued an apology to the actor on Wednesday, clarifying that Cage in no way endorses the brand behind the treat. “Nicolas Cage is in no way engaged with an endorsement for the Japanese snack food brand Riska as recently reported in the news media. Mr. Cage had no prior knowledge that the product was being created... Читать дальше...

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The election for New Jersey's next governor is less than a month away and the top two party candidates are out with new TV ads pressing their case to voters. Here's a look at two of the ads released this week: ___ 'SANCTUARY' THEME: Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno released an ad Wednesday attacking Democratic rival Phil Murphy, using a soundbite of him from Tuesday's debate saying he's open to making New Jersey a sanctuary state. LENGTH: 30 seconds TRANSCRIPT... Читать дальше...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to 15 to 30 years in prison for possessing a synthetic drug with the intent to distribute it. The attorney general's office says 25-year-old Preston Thorpe had at least 30 grams of the synthetic opioid known as U-47700. Police said they found the drug in Thorpe's apartment in Manchester in December 2016. He was convicted following a bench trial in August. Thorpe was sentenced Wednesday; his attorney said he expects his client to appeal. Читать дальше...

CA Las Vegas NV Zone Forecast for Wednesday, October 11, 2017 _____ 656 FPUS55 KVEF 112101 ZFPVEF Zone forecasts for the Mojave Desert and Southern Great Basin National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 200 PM PDT Wed Oct 11 2017 This is an automatically generated product that provides average values for large geographical areas and may not be representative of the exact location that you are interested in. For a more site specific forecast...please visit weather.gov/lasvegas and either (1) Select a location... Читать дальше...

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. (AP) — The ex-boyfriend of a 46-year-old Nevada woman killed in a triple slaying east of Carson City has been arrested in California as a suspect in the homicides in Silver Springs. The Lyon County Sheriff Al McNeil said Wednesday the California Highway Patrol arrested 48-year-old Scott Baskette. He was being held in a Eureka jail awaiting extradition to face charges in the deaths of Rebecca Driver and her parents, 67-year-old Frank Evans and 68-year-old Coral Evans. It's not clear if Baskette has a lawyer. Читать дальше...

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Latest on a man suing a city after being arrested and acquitted of a felony for creating a parody Facebook page (all times local): 5 p.m. An attorney representing a Cleveland suburb sued by a man arrested for creating a Facebook page parodying the city's police department says he'll file motions to dismiss the lawsuit. Anthony Novak filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the city of Parma and three officers. Authorities said he created the Facebook page in March 2016 and posted items... Читать дальше...

It will take months to assess the financial costs of the still-raging Wine Country fires. Once insurance companies pay homeowners and businesses for their catastrophic losses, will everyone in California end up paying more for insurance? By law, insurance companies can’t hike rates of their own volition. They must request higher rates from the California Department of Insurance, and must present several years’ worth of data to justify any increases. They’re also prohibited from... Читать дальше...

Fox’s “A Christmas Story Live!” has found its Ralphie Parker. The three-hour live musical production will star 11-year-old Andy Walken from Seattle, Washington. More than 350 applicants were in the mix for the coveted part in the project that airs Dec. 17. Walken joins previously announced cast members Matthew Broderick, who narrates, and Maya Rudolph, playing Ralphie’s mother. Also Read: 'The Little Mermaid' Live Musical Postponed by ABC “Christmas Story Live” is based on the 1983 film and subsequent Tony-nominated Broadway adaptation. Читать дальше...