Новости за 01.01.2018

MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) — With winter now upon us and temperatures dipping into the mid- to low 20s, the honey bees at Grigg Apiaries, Inc. have been tucked away for the season. About 8,000 hives keep alive and warm while residing in Travis and Brandy Grigg's shop, awaiting the day when they will be released once more. "We are always checking health and feed supply," said Travis. In January, the bees will be put back to work, pollinating orchards and fields throughout California, Washington and Montana. Читать дальше...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Police in north Alabama say four people suffered gunshot wounds in a New Year's Day shooting. Local news outlets report that multiple shooters were involved in the shooting outside the Palladium Event Center in Huntsville shortly after midnight. Police say one victim is 18 and the others are in their early 20s. Paramedics took three of the victims to a hospital, while the fourth arrived at a hospital in a personal vehicle. Authorities said two of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries... Читать дальше...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — While many families prepared for gift-opening get-togethers during the holiday season, Jenna Richey instead dealt with what she called "an emotional roller coaster." The Bowling Green woman is two years removed from a suicide attempt brought about by her estrangement from her two grown children and her grandchildren. She has bounced back from that low point and can say now: "I'm happy with who I am." Her bouts of depression were so severe that getting out of bed was an effort... Читать дальше...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Savannah City Council has approved a $2.8 million contract for a firm to manage construction of a new arena. The planned 9,000-seat arena is expected to take about 38 months to design and construct, The Savannah Morning News reported. The consultant will be responsible for keeping the project on schedule and within budget — now estimated at $160 million. The city council recently approved the contract with Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle, the newspaper reported. The arena... Читать дальше...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a man shot in New Jersey's largest city has died from his injuries. Essex County prosecutors say 53-year-old Newark resident Arthur Ruff was pronounced dead around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, about 30 minutes after the street shooting took place near 2nd Street and Central Avenue in the city. No other injuries were reported in the shooting. Authorities say a motive for the shooting remains under investigation. No arrests have been made.

BOSTON (AP) — Mayor Marty Walsh is taking the oath of office for a second term as Boston's chief executive. The inauguration is planned for Monday morning at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. Former Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to preside over the ceremony. The Democratic mayor defeated City Councilor Tito Jackson in November. Walsh was first elected in 2013 and replaced the late Tom Menino, the city's longest-serving mayor who did not run for re-election. His first four years in office have... Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police says there was less gun violence in the city in 2017 compared to the year before, but the total number of homicides still topped the 600 mark for only the second time in more than a decade. Statistics released by the police department on Monday show the number of homicides fell from 771 in 2016 to 650 in 2017. The number of shooting incidents dropped from 3,550 to 2,785 for the same period. The department says the drop is in part due to an expansion of technology that... Читать дальше...

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a vandal or vandals knocked over dozens of headstones and tore emblems off veterans markers in a night of vandalism. The Wichita Eagle reports that residents discovered the vandalism Richland Township cemetery Friday. Graves had been urinated upon and memorial flowers had been shredded, and the cemetery's U.S. flag had been stolen. Mary Staab helps care for the cemetery, and she says some of the tombstones date back to the 1800s. No arrests have been reported. Читать дальше...

More than 300 prominent women in Hollywood have launched a new initiative called Time’s Up to combat sexual harassment and gender inequity in the workplace. The project, launched Monday on the Time’s Up website, includes a $13 million legal defense fund aimed to help less-privileged women — including those in non-entertainment fields — protect themselves from sexual misconduct and the potential fallout from reporting it. The group’s members include actresses Ashley Judd, Eva Longoria, America Ferrera... Читать дальше...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The state has lifted the remaining health advisories that were put in place for several bodies of water because of blue-green algae blooms. The Department of Health and Department of Environmental Management lifted the advisories, which had cautioned people to avoid contact and recreational activities with several ponds. Those ponds were: Blackamore Pond and Spectacle Pond in Cranston, Almy Pond in Newport and Roger Williams Park Ponds in Providence. No advisories for blue-green algae remain in effect in Rhode Island. Читать дальше...

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A new law aimed at addressing Maine's opioid crisis is coming into effect as advocates demand more urgency. Law enforcement officials say 376 Mainers died of a drug overdose in 2016. Republican Rep. Deborah Sanderson backed a new law that requires Maine health care providers to have an opioid medication prescribing policy by Jan. 1. A 2016 prescription monitoring law called on state regulators to study whether the limits on prescriptions for opioid medications had any impact on out-of-pocket costs for patients. Читать дальше...

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — A second suspect has been arrested in the Christmas Eve slaying of a man in Joplin. The Joplin Globe reports that police arrested 47-year-old Artilius Jordan without incident Thursday evening. Police say he fatally shot 47-year-old Sean Harris at apartment complex Dec. 24. Police say Jordan believed Harris has engaged in sex with Jordan's girlfriend. Another Joplin man, 27-year-old Moses Ramsey, was arrested Tuesday. Both are charged with first-degree murder, felony assault and armed criminal action. Читать дальше...

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police say a man has been killed in a New Year's Day crash at the entrance to Trinity College in Hartford. WFSB-TV reports that the 22-year-old man died early Monday after he hit a brick column at the entrance. Hartford Police say a woman and a 12-year-old child were also in the car and treated for non-life threatening injuries. The man was rushed to Hartford Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have not publicly identified him. Police say he was speeding.

GREENFIELD, Wis. (AP) — A Milwaukee man is dead after falling out of a tree stand while hunting in Sauk County on Sunday. The sheriff's office says 50-year-old Jacob Herr was wearing a safety harness, but it had not been attached to the tree. A hunting companion found Herr's body at the base of the tree.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo are getting back to work this week in Albany. The Legislature will begin its 2018 session Wednesday. Cuomo will deliver his State of the State address the same day. This year's big challenges include a $4 billion budget deficit and debates about funding big investments in New York City's aging subway system. Lawmakers will also debate ways to combat sexual harassment and a proposal to loosen the statute of limitations for child... Читать дальше...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A new law allowing murder charges to be brought against those who cause the death of a fetus is among those taking effect on Jan. 1 in New Hampshire. Nearly 40 other states already have fetal homicide laws. New Hampshire's version would allow fetuses that have reached 20 weeks after conception to be considered victims of murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide or assisted suicide. Another bill taking effect Monday deals with the termination of parental rights in cases of sexual assault. Читать дальше...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Police in north Alabama say four people suffered gunshot wounds in a New Year's Day shooting. Local news outlets report that multiple shooters were involved in the shooting outside the Palladium Event Center in Huntsville shortly after midnight. Police say one victim is 18 and the others are in their early 20s. Paramedics took three of the victims to a hospital, while the fourth arrived at a hospital in a personal vehicle. Authorities said two of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries... Читать дальше...

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump, who has been at his winter home in Palm Beach, Fla. (all times local): 9:45 a.m. President Donald Trump is kicking off the new year at one of his Florida golf clubs, where he is hosting two professional golfers. The White House said Monday that Trump was with Fred Funk and his son Taylor Funk. Trump has been spending the holidays at his Palm Beach private club, heading to his nearby golf club most days. Last week he invited Coast Guard members to golf and have lunch. Читать дальше...

From fellow politicians to Oscar winners and musicians, President Donald Trump practices diversity as an equal-opportunity insulter. Rahm Emanuel On Jan. 2, Trump tweeted, “Chicago murder rate is record setting – 4,331 shooting victims with 762 murders in 2016. If Mayor can’t do it he must ask for Federal help!” The swipe at Emanuel allowed Trump to take a shot both at an elected Democrat and his predecessor’s former Chief of Staff. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer On May 9, Trump tweeted... Читать дальше...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio will use a new seal on high school diplomas to recognize students who demonstrate certain workplace characteristics that aren't explicitly reflected in their grades, such as reliability, leadership and a commitment to being drug-free. Ohio employers helped identify 15 skills required for the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal. Student can qualify if mentors from school, work or the community validate that they have demonstrated all those skills. The list includes creativity, problem-solving... Читать дальше...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The pain clinic tucked into the corner of a low-slung suburban strip mall was an open secret. Patients would travel hundreds of miles to see Dr. Andrzej Zielke, eager for what authorities described as a steady flow of prescriptions for the kinds of powerful painkillers that ushered the nation into its worst drug crisis in history. At least one of Zielke's patients died of an overdose, and prosecutors say others became so dependent on oxycodone and other opioids they would crowd his office... Читать дальше...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Years after police in one North Carolina city destroyed hundreds of rape kits, they did something unusual: They enlisted the help of a rape crisis group and together, they called the victims and told them that the evidence was gone. Fayetteville police Lt. John Somerindyke says that in 90 percent of the more than 300 cases, the victim or guardian was reached or the victim had died. Police recruited the help of Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County to reach out to the victims. Читать дальше...

ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump slammed Pakistan for 'lies & deceit' in a New Year's Day tweet that said Islamabad had played U.S. leaders for 'fools'. 'No more,' Trump tweeted. Meanwhile, Pakistan had no official comment but Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif tweeted that his government was preparing a response that 'will let the world know the truth.' The uneasy relationship between the United States and Pakistan has been on a downward spiral since the 2011 U.S. operation that located and... Читать дальше...

MONDOVI, Wis. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the cause of a weekend fire at a Mondovi business. WEAU-TV reports that a passer-by alerted authorities after seeing smoke coming from a barn at Loomis Lazy L Tack and Trailer Sales early Sunday afternoon. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Department says the building was destroyed. No injuries to people were reported. It's not known if any livestock died. A nearby highway was shut down for about two hours while firefighters battled the blaze. Читать дальше...

NY New York NY Zone Forecast for Monday, January 1, 2018 _____ 634 FPUS51 KOKX 011416 ZFPOKX Zone Forecast Product National Weather Service New York NY 916 AM EST Mon Jan 1 2018 NYZ072-012115- New York (Manhattan)- 916 AM EST Mon Jan 1 2018 .TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs around 19. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 9 below late this morning. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows around 14. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Читать дальше...