Новости за 13.08.2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bank executive says he found several red flags with Paul Manafort's finances while the former Trump campaign chairman was being considered for $16.5 million in bank loans. James Brennan, a vice president at Federal Savings Bank, says Manafort failed to disclose mortgages on his loan application. Brennan's testimony comes on the 10th day of Manafort's financial fraud trial. The prosecution is expected to rest its case later Monday. Brennan also found several "inconsistencies" in... Читать дальше...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on a candidate for state Supreme Court fighting to have his party affiliation on the ballot (all times local): 2:55 p.m. A North Carolina Supreme Court candidate fighting to have his party affiliation listed on the November ballot has won a second victory in court. A Wake County Superior Court judge halted enforcement of a new law removing certain judicial candidates' party affiliation. The preliminary injunction issued Monday will remain in place until two lawsuits over the issue can be resolved.

Some frequent travelers on United Airlines will soon be seeing a new roster of benefits during their business trips. The new program, announced this week at the big Global Business Travel Association confab in San Diego, is called United Corporate Preferred, and membership is by invitation only. The airline said it will offer participation to "our very best and most loyal corporate customers." How does a company get an invitation?

WASHINGTON (AP) — You know your cholesterol, your blood pressure ... your heart gene score? Researchers say a new way of analyzing genetic test data may one day help identify people at high risk of a youthful heart attack in time to help. Today, gene testing mostly focuses on rare mutations in one or a few genes, like those that cause cystic fibrosis or sickle cell disease, or the BRCA gene responsible for a small fraction of breast cancer. It is less useful for some of the most common diseases, such as heart disease or diabetes... Читать дальше...

SEATTLE (AP) — After the spectacular theft of a 76-seat plane from the Seattle airport by a ground crew employee, authorities there are talking to counterparts around the country about how to prevent such insider security breaches. Port of Seattle Commissioner Courtney Gregoire said Monday that what happened was "truly a one-in-a-million experience," but "that doesn't mean we can't learn from it." She said the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's director and head of security have been talking... Читать дальше...

Morgan Freeman just turned 80 years old, but that’s not going to be slowing him down any. Here are 12 other actors that are part of the 80 club and still killing it. Morgan Freeman (born 1937) Read the full article on The Wrap

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed anti-hazing legislation that was prompted by the death of a New York City college student fatally injured while pledging a fraternity. The Democrat says the bill he signed into law Monday is aimed at keeping students safe as they return to classes later this month. The law prohibits certain physical contact or requiring physical activity in any organization's initiation ceremony. The measure passed the state Legislature earlier this year, five years... Читать дальше...

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Officials say a South Carolina teacher had sex with two students after telling co-workers she had a crush on one of the boys. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports that the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office released a 147-page report detailing the activities of high school teacher Brittany Whetzel. The 28-year-old Whetzel was arrested in April on two felony counts of sexual battery and three misdemeanor counts of transferring beer or wine for underage consumption. Читать дальше...

OK, Jim Carrey; you really hooked us with your latest artwork. Actor/artist Carrey unveiled his newest piece on Monday, paying homage to both Ernest Hemingway and “Jaws,” while reflecting on special counsel Robert Mueller and secretary of commerce Wilbur Ross. Read the full article on The Wrap

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a Northern California car crash that led to a fight between two men and resulted in their deaths, one by apparent homicide and the other after he was run over by a third car. The San Francisco Chronicle reported Monday that a fight broke out between two drivers shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday after they collided on Interstate 5 near Sacramento. California Highway Patrol spokesman Mike Zerfas says the fight escalated to a homicide. Witnesses reported... Читать дальше...

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers and conservation groups say time is running out for Congress to reauthorize a program that uses offshore drilling royalties to pay for land conservation and outdoor recreational projects across the nation. Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana joined representatives from land and wildlife conservation organizations Monday to urge the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which expires Sept. 30. Daines recently added his support... Читать дальше...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer and his wife were found slain after police were called to a home on the Georgia coast. Chatham County police said in a news release the body of a Savannah police officer was found at about 6:30 a.m. Monday inside a home on Wilmington Island, a few miles (kilometers) east of the city. The officer's wife was discovered dead next door. Police say both appear to have been stabbed. The news release says police are questioning a teenager who lived with the couple and was located at the scene. Читать дальше...

WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — A wildfire forced evacuations in the most heavily-trafficked area of Glacier National Park on Monday and destroyed an unknown number of structures around Lake McDonald during the height of tourist season. The National Park Service said the 25-site Sprague Creek campground was being evacuated, a day after the fast-moving fire forced the evacuation of 82 rooms at the historic Lake McDonald Lodge. A second campground with 87 sites and some private residences also were evacuated... Читать дальше...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say community college and applied technology students in Tennessee will see minimal increases in tuition this fall. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported Monday that students at community colleges will face a 2.7 percent jump in tuition rates, while tuition at colleges of applied technology will rise by 3 percent. The figures represent the second lowest tuition increase in 27 years for the College System of Tennessee. With community college charged per credit hour... Читать дальше...

Q: My wife and I booked air travel through Expedia from Boston to Madrid via Dublin on Aer Lingus. The airline canceled our outbound flight because of weather in Dublin. Neither Expedia nor Aer Lingus notified us of the cancellation (each claims this was the responsibility of the other party). When we arrived at the Logan Airport in Boston and learned that the flight was canceled, Aer Lingus put us on a direct flight from Boston to Madrid scheduled to depart the next day. Читать дальше...

If Paul Heyman’s tearful interview performance last Monday on WWE flagship series “Raw” wasn’t the most skillful wrestling promo of all time, but many fans and entertainment critics would tell you that it’s right up there. It was so good, in fact, that some people are even talking about Emmy consideration — yes, seriously, and for a (somewhat) rehearsed interview from a fake sport. Don’t take our word — or that of the “marks,” an unflattering wrestling term for a fan who buys into everything the organization tells them to ... Читать дальше...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is denying any wrongdoing following recent accusations that she was responsible for a corruption scheme involving public works contracts. Fernandez said in a written statement presented to a federal court Monday that the accusations are false and politically motivated. More than a dozen people have been arrested in the case. They include business leaders and former officials who served in Fernandez's 2007-2015 administration. Читать дальше...

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History has renewed the Knights Templar drama “Knightfall” for a second season, the network announced on Monday. For the drama’s second outing, “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill will join the cast, and “The Flash” executive producer Aaron Helbing will take over showrunning duties. Read the full article on The Wrap

Collinsport, Maine – “Dark Shadows” (1966) The classic soap “Dark Shadows” started out as just the story of a woman trying to trace down her wealthy family’s mysterious roots in the fishing town of Maine. Things only really got weird when, 10 months into the show’s run, cousin Barnabas Collins shows up and reveals he has a vampire curse. Read the full article on The Wrap

DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama high school teacher who was paid nearly $130,000 while on leave fighting charges that she had sex with students has resigned. The Decatur city school board accepted the resignation of Carrie Cabri Witt on Monday. Superintendent Michael Douglas tells the Decatur Daily that Witt quit the day before the board was scheduled to hold a hearing on her employment. The 45-year-old Witt is charged with two counts of having sex with a student. She's been on paid leave since March 2016 while fighting the accusations. Читать дальше...

Ruby Rose, who was recently chosen to play Batwoman in the next show on the CW’s Arrowverse, said she’s leaving Twitter after becoming the target of backlash over her casting. “I am looking forward to getting more than 4 hours of sleep and to break from Twitter to focus all my energy on my next 2 projects. If you need me, I’ll be on my Bat Phone,” Rose wrote on her most recent tweet. Read the full article on The Wrap

“Dawson’s Creek”  “Dawson’s Creek” ran on The WB from 1998 – 2003, and starred James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and and Joshua Jackson. The show set the stage for shows featuring teen love in small New England towns like “One Tree Hill” and “Gilmore Girls.” Read the full article on The Wrap

LONDRES (AP) — Un modelo británico fue condenado por el asesinato de un rival más exitoso tras una pelea avivada en redes sociales. Un jurado declaró el lunes culpable a George Koh de apuñalar en el corazón a Harry Uzoka afuera de su casa en Londres. La víctima de 25 años era representada por la agencia londinense Premier Model Management y había modelado para GQ y Zara. Los fiscales dijeron que Uzoka acusó a Koh de tratar de imitarlo, y ambos pelearon luego que Koh alegó que había dormido con la novia de Uzoka. Читать дальше...

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana expects to spend $649 million on homeowner rebuilding aid after the 2016 floods, only about half the federal money the state set aside for the effort. The Advocate reports 44 percent fewer households than anticipated are expected to access money allocated for homeowners in the Restore Louisiana program. Despite heavy publicity, a new state report says more than 20,000 south Louisiana households with significant damage never took the first step to tap into the $1.3... Читать дальше...