Новости за 13.04.2018

MOSCOW— The Russian Defense Ministry on Friday accused Britain of staging a fake chemical attack in a Syrian town outside Damascus, a bold charge vehemently denied by Britain as a “blatant lie.” The exchange follows the poisoning of a former Russian spy in Britain, and comes amid Moscow’s stern warnings to the West against striking Syria. A day before a team from the international chemical weapons watchdog was to arrive in Douma, just east of Damascus, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan has endorsed his top lieutenant, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, to be his successor, giving a significant boost to the Californian’s candidacy in hopes of averting a divisive contest that could make an already difficult election year even tougher for divided Republicans. “We all think that Kevin is the right person,” Ryan, R-Wis., said in an interview that will air Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Ryan said that while he believes McCarthy can line up enough votes now to win the job... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — President Trump has taken aim at federal air quality standards, directing the Environmental Protection Agency to relax restrictions on state governments and businesses that have been key to cutting smog. In a memo Thursday, the president instructed EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to more quickly review states’ smog-reduction plans, make it easier for businesses to get air quality-related permits and to evaluate health-based smog and soot standards to determine whether... Читать дальше...

A San Diego photographer captured video footage of a rainbow forming over a whale blowing water from its spout, sharing a delightful moment in nature. "We call it a rain-blow," says Domenic Biagini.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's pardon of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, a former top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney (all times local): 4:40 p.m. I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby is thanking President Donald Trump for issuing him a pardon. Libby says in a statement Friday that he and his family are grateful and that they have "suffered under the weight of a terrible injustice." He adds that Trump "recognized this wrong and would not let it persist." Libby served as Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff. Читать дальше...

HONOLULU (AP) — A key decision on where to place a $1.4 billion giant telescope has been delayed. The board of governors for the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory is still considering whether to allow construction to go forward on the targeted site, Mauna Kea, a mountain in Hawaii. An alternative location in Spain's Canary Islands remains under consideration, the board said in a statement Friday. "We continue to assess the ongoing situation as we work toward a decision," said Ed Stone... Читать дальше...

SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on the hiring of a judge to help the Saginaw Roman Catholic Diocese deal with allegations of sexual abuse (all times local): 4:40 p.m. Police investigating sexual abuse in the Saginaw Roman Catholic Diocese say people who believe they're victims should contact law enforcement agencies — not church representatives. The task force released a statement Friday after church officials announced the appointment of a judge to handle sexual abuse complaints. Investigators... Читать дальше...

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Thousands of Palestinians, some burning Israeli flags and torching tires, staged a mass protest on Gaza’s sealed border with Israel for a third consecutive Friday, as part of a pressure campaign to break a decade-old blockade of their territory. Israeli gunfire from across the border fence killed a 28-year-old Palestinian man and wounded at least 223, Gaza health officials said. The death brought to 28 the number of protesters killed in two weeks... Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel suggested President Donald Trump wouldn't have won Wisconsin and GOP Sen. Ron Johnson wouldn't have won re-election in 2016 without the state's voter ID law. Schimel told WISN-AM radio host Vicki McKenna on Thursday that he battled in court to make sure the law was in effect for the 2016 election. He asked rhetorically how many listeners believed Johnson would have won re-election or Trump would have captured the state without the law. Читать дальше...

DENVER (AP) — President Donald Trump has promised to support legislation protecting the marijuana industry in states that have legalized the drug, a move that could lift a threat to the industry made by the U.S. attorney general just three months ago. Republican Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado said Friday that Trump made the pledge to him in a Wednesday night conversation. Gardner has been pushing to reverse a decision made by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in January that removed prohibitions that... Читать дальше...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on teacher protests across the nation (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Kentucky lawmakers have completed an override of Gov. Matt Bevin's veto of a more than $480 million tax hike that helps pay for increases in public education spending. The Senate voted 20-18 Friday to override the GOP governor's veto of House Bill 366. The final vote followed a 57-40 House vote in favor of the override. Both chambers are controlled by Republicans. The bill raises revenue for the state over the next two years. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Sally Yates, the former acting U.S. attorney general, said Friday that she is just as concerned President Donald Trump might fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein as she is that he might move against Robert Mueller, the special counsel leading a Justice Department probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Yates warned that the deputy attorney general has tremendous ability to influence the scope of the Justice Department's investigation, including whether to execute search warrants... Читать дальше...

ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta attorney who fatally shot his business executive wife has told the judge overseeing his murder trial that he does not wish to testify in his own defense. Claud "Tex" McIver, 75, informed the judge of his decision Friday, just before the defense rested after nearly four weeks of testimony. McIver faces charges including murder in the September 2016 death of 64-year-old Diane McIver. The defense says McIver loved his wife dearly and the shooting was a tragic accident. Prosecutors... Читать дальше...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers finalize an override of Republican governor's veto of $480M tax hike that helps pay for education.

German chemical company BASF has pulled its ads from “The Ingraham Angle,” becoming at least the 26th sponsor to join a growing advertisers boycott against Fox News host Laura Ingraham. Responding to a tweet from a user urging BASF to join the boycott, the company said Friday: “Hi, thank you for your message. Our advertising selection is based on channels rather than individual shows. However, we have adjusted this schedule so it will not include Ms. Ingraham’s show.” BASF, which was featured on Thursday night’s episode... Читать дальше...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A former major in Florida's prison system has been sentenced to five years in a federal prison after being convicted of falsifying a report about a prisoner's beating. Michael Baxter was sentenced Thursday, more than two months after a jury found the 49-year-old guilty of trying to obstruct the investigation into a prisoner who was beaten in Baxter's office. Baxter worked at the Apalachee Correctional Institution when a prisoner was assaulted on the day he was supposed to get married. Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to take original jurisdiction of a case over how much policy-writing powers the independently elected state school superintendent has. The court said Friday it would take the lawsuit brought by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. The group argues the Department of Public Instruction has been writing administrative rules without permission from Gov. Scott Walker's administration as required under the law. The court... Читать дальше...

Klay Thompson acknowledged the Warriors labored through the closing weeks of the regular season, when they dropped 10 of 17 games and didn’t exactly resemble a team with two NBA championships in the past three seasons. But Thompson expects renewed focus and a better performance Saturday in Game 1 of Golden State’s first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs. “I think we’ve had two great days of practice,” Thompson said after Friday’s session in Oakland. “We’ve all been waiting for this moment for weeks. Читать дальше...

Klay Thompson acknowledged the Warriors labored through the closing weeks of the regular season, when they dropped 10 of 17 games and didn’t exactly resemble a team with two NBA championships in the past three seasons. But Thompson expects renewed focus and a better performance Saturday in Game 1 of Golden State’s first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs. “I think we’ve had two great days of practice,” Thompson said after Friday’s session in Oakland. “We’ve all been waiting for this moment for weeks. Читать дальше...

A 15-foot barrel beamed ceiling shelters the great room of this single-story waterfront home near downtown Larkspur. The master suite includes dressing areas, an office, and a spa bathroom. A professional Wolf cooktop and butcher block counters outfit the chef’s kitchen. Learn more at www.larkspurwaterside.com. Listing agent: Julie Leitzell, Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, (415) 309-7074, j.leitzell@ggsir.com.... Читать дальше...

Maple floors and concrete columns accent this penthouse hosting views of the city and bay through architectural windows. The sixth floor residence includes a bonus room, mezzanine loft and indoor tandem parking for two cars. The listing is zoned as live/work and rests near BART, Caltrain and Muni. Visit www.clocktowerpenthouseloft.com. Listing agent: Alan Morcos, Pacific Union Real Estate, (415) 505-7779, alan@alanmorcos.com . 461 Second St.... Читать дальше...

LONDON — Russian intelligence agencies monitored the emails of former spy Sergei Skripal’s daughter Yulia for at least five years before the two were poisoned, Britain’s national security adviser said in a letter made public Friday. Mark Sedwill made the assertion in a letter to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg explaining Britain’s conclusion that the Russian government is to blame for poisoning the Skripals with a military-grade nerve agent on March 4. He said only Russia has the “technical means... Читать дальше...

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on the Bill Cosby sexual-assault retrial (all times local): 4:05 p.m. The defense in Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial is trying to poke holes in his chief accuser's story. Cosby lawyer Tom Mesereau is going through a thick binder of police statements and prior testimony as he probes discrepancies between what Andrea Constand has said in the past and what she said on the witness stand. In her testimony Friday, Constand denied ever having intimate contact with Cosby prior to the alleged assault at his home. Читать дальше...

It was anything but simple for Leonid Melnychuk. The founder of Sacramento’s Olenka Builders was one of several experts tasked with adding square footage and enhancing the living experience at 560 Summit Ave. in Mill Valley. Their efforts resulted in voluminous public rooms and luxurious amenities within a six-bedroom trilevel boasting around 4,900 square feet of living space and striking views of mature redwoods. Multiple complications presented themselves during... Читать дальше...

Oklahoma City Thunder announcer Brian Davis has been suspended, after saying during a game this week that Thunder player Russell Westbrook was “out of his cotton-pickin’ mind.” A spokesman for the team said that Davis has received a one-game suspension, for Sunday’s Game 1 playoff game in Oklahoma City. The team’s radio announcer Matt Pinto will fill in for Davis for Sunday’s game. In a statement, Davis apologized for the comment, saying that the suspension is “an appropriate consequence for my actions.