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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's incumbent governor says he's saddened to hear that his opponent in the November election has been getting a steady stream of death threats and other personal attacks since her candidacy began to gain traction. Republican Gov. Phil Scott made the comments Tuesday after his Democratic opponent, Christine Hallquist, the nation's the first openly transgender person to win a major party nomination to run for governor, reported the threats began before last week's primary... Читать дальше...

BALTIMORE (AP) — A man has been arrested at the international airport outside of Baltimore after a handgun and a magazine with five bullets was found in his carry-on luggage. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration says the passenger was stopped Tuesday at a security checkpoint at BWI Airport. The TSA says the man told investigators he didn't know the .38 caliber handgun and ammunition was in his bag. He's been arrested on weapons charges. Authorities did not name the man or say where he was from. Читать дальше...

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph says a longtime employee at a Blue Springs church embezzled $446,000 during the past several years. The diocese said Tuesday the woman worked at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church for decades but the embezzlement occurred over the last seven years. Diocese spokesman Jack Smith says the woman agreed to repay the money within 60 days after she was confronted last week. The diocese didn't name the employee. A member of the parish's... Читать дальше...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting that he beat his brother to death with a hammer. Keandre Washington, of Northwoods, was sentenced Monday for second-degree murder and armed criminal action. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch report s Washington, who was 17 at the time, fought with his 25-year-old brother, Bobby Washington, at their home in December 2014. Police say Keandre Washington killed his brother with a hammer during the fight. Their mother called... Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Una niña que aguarda un trasplante de corazón fue sorprendida por Drake en el hospital. El rapero canadiense visitó el lunes a Sofía Sánchez en el Hospital de Niños Lurie durante una parada de su gira en Chicago. Publicó fotos en Instagram diciendo que hablaron de Justin Bieber y de baloncesto. Drake visitó a Sánchez tras ver el video de la niña de Downers Grove haciendo el baile viral inspirado por su canción "In My Feelings". En el clip, Sánchez baila en un pasillo de hospital... Читать дальше...

The VMAs took a hit Monday night, sinking 6 percent in the key adults 18-49 demographic compared to last year’s simulcast, according to numbers from Nielsen. That marks another record low for the MTV awards show, which went host-less this year. On MTV, the 2018 VMAs received 2.25 million viewers and a 1.1 rating in the adults 18-49 range, putting it down 15 percent in overall eyeballs and 21 percent in the demo. The show aired across eight Viacom-owned channels. Also Read: Madonna Defends Aretha Franklin Speech at VMAs... Читать дальше...

MONTEZUMA, Iowa (AP) — Iowa official says suspect in custody in Mollie Tibbetts' death being held on federal immigration detainer.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A gun buyer screening initiative that Nevada voters approved nearly two years ago was fatally flawed and can't be enforced, a state court judge has ruled. Proponents should have known the measure "would be contingent upon the FBI's approval" for the federal agency to take over criminal background checks during private sales of firearms, Clark County District Court Judge Joe Hardy Jr. said. The FBI rejected Gov. Brian Sandoval's requests to implement the law, Hardy said in his Monday ruling. Читать дальше...

NEWBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — A private jet carrying rapper Post Malone blew two tires during takeoff at a small New Jersey airport on Tuesday but made a safe emergency landing hours later in upstate New York, prompting the rapper to thank fans who prayed for him and diss those who "wished death" on him while he was in the air. The face-tattooed singer/rapper, who had been headed to England, tweeted, "i landed guys." "Oh, my God, I hate flying in general. I don't even know what to say, man. I'm shook," he told the celebrity website TMZ on Facetime. Читать дальше...

Paul Manafort was found guilty Tuesday on eight of 18 counts in his fraud trial. The presiding judge declared a mistrial on the ten other counts. Manafort faced a 32-count indictment stemming from a probe by special counsel Robert Mueller. The charges are not related to his work with Donald Trump but rather focused on accusations of financial crimes stretching back to his time working as a political consultant in Ukraine more than a decade ago. Also Read: Kimmel: Manafort's $15,000 Ostrich Jacket... Читать дальше...

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii residents rushed to grocery stores Tuesday to stock up on bottled water, ramen and toilet paper as they faced the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf from an erratic hurricane whose path is uncertain. The National Weather Service issued a hurricane watch for Hawaii, Maui and other smaller islands, meaning tropical storm-force winds could arrive within 48 hours. It's possible Oahu and Kauai may later be included in a watch. Hurricane Lane "is forecast to move... Читать дальше...

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — A woman has told police she was raped on the campus of Stanford University in Northern California. The university's police department on posted what it called a community crime alert on its website Tuesday. Police say the victim said she was raped by force Sunday night or Monday morning. Campus police declined to release the location of the incident other than to say it occurred on the main campus. Police also declined to say whether the woman was a student or affiliated with the school, which is on summer break. Читать дальше...

Fox News contributor Charlie Hurt said it is actually a “compliment” when Donald Trump calls women dogs and said it was akin to the slang term of calling someone “my dog.” Hurt, who also serves as the opinion editor of the Washington Times, made the remarks on the Fox News program “America’s Newsroom” on Tuesday morning during a conversation about whether President Trump’s comments comparing women to canines were out of bounds. Read the full article on The Wrap

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Video of a young black girl leaving her New Orleans area Catholic school in tears after being told her hair extensions violated school policy is prompting thousands of social media comments — many expressing puzzlement or outrage. Some accuse Christ the King Middle School of racism, including social activist Shaun King on Twitter and rapper T.I. on Instagram. Sixth-grader Faith Fennidy's brother Steven posted Facebook video showing her leaving school with relatives. Her braids... Читать дальше...

This story about Nikolaj Coster-Waldau first appeared in the Down to the Wire issue of TheWrap’s Emmy magazine. Among the four acting nominations that helped make “Game of Thrones” the most-nominated program at the 2018 Emmys, the supporting-actor nom for Nikolaj Coster-Waldau was the longest in coming. Read the full article on The Wrap

One night after beating the Mets in 13 innings, the Giants are sending a far different lineup Tuesday night. Buster Posey is out of the lineup. Then again, he caught 13 innings in Monday’s opener. So are the Brandons, Crawford and Belt, along with Joe Panik and Steven Duggar, all left-handed swingers. Crawford is 2-for-23, Belt 5-for-24 since coming off the disabled list. The Mets are starting a lefty, Steven Matz. So manager Bruce... Читать дальше...

Twice a week, The Chronicle features a home on the market that caught our eye for its architecture, history or character. More photos: www.sfgate.com/columns/walkthrough Address: 40481 Tide Pool, Sea Ranch Asking price: $2.25 million Description: Ocean views, a courtyard with an outdoor fireplace and ample room for entertaining are among features of this four-bedroom home from Brodie Architecture & Design. Читать дальше...

PRAGUE — A ceremony to honor the victims of the 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia on Tuesday turned into a protest against Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis. Hundreds jeered and booed Babis’ arrival for a ceremony in front of the Czech public radio building in downtown Prague, a site of a fierce street battle between unarmed civilians and invading troops in the first hours of occupation where 17 people died. “Shame, shame...,” the crowd chanted while blowing horns and whistles during his speech. Читать дальше...

Tiffany Haddish is bringing the funny to Netflix, with an original hour-long stand-up comedy special, the streamer announced Tuesday. “Tiffany Haddish is a force,” said Lisa Nishimura, VP of Original Documentary and Comedy Tuesday. “Hilariously funny, brash and self-effacing, she’s an incredible artist who is winning over audiences while breaking barriers, and we are tremendously proud that she will showcase her formidable talent on Netflix.” Read the full article on The Wrap

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Thirteen tanker cars went off the rails in Southern California on Tuesday, and some leaked an unknown substance, but authorities said there were no injuries and no threat to residents and businesses. The freight train derailment prompted precautionary evacuations of several nearby buildings and a homeless camp along a riverbed in the city of San Bernardino. A gas- and alcohol-based liquid leaked from three tanker cars, but officials did not immediately identify the substance. Читать дальше...

PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and armed robbery in a shooting death in New Jersey hours after the victim's high school graduation more than five years ago. NorthJersey.com reports that Casey Cole entered the plea Monday in the June 2013 death of 18-year-old Isaac Rinas of Wayne. Prosecutors say Rinas was shot during an arranged gun sale in Paterson hours after he graduated from Wayne Valley High. Cole was slated for trial this month on felony murder and weapons possession charges. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. The S&P 500 index briefly traded at an all-time high as the stock market's bull run comes closer to becoming the longest on record. The benchmark index closed slightly higher on Tuesday, but a little below the high mark it set in January. The current bull market, which began in 2009, is on track to become the longest in history on Wednesday, surpassing the bull run of the 1990s. The Russell 2000 of small-company stocks closed at an all-time high. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on a financial fraud probe involving Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen (all times local): 4:05 p.m. President Donald Trump's former personal attorney has entered a federal courtroom in New York where two people familiar with his case say he will plead guilty to federal fraud charges. Michael Cohen sat down by himself at the defense table Tuesday before he was joined by his lawyer, Guy Petrillo. The people spoke to the Associated Press on the condition... Читать дальше...

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (AP) — "Star Wars" actor Adam Driver is bringing his northern Indiana hometown's hate group history to light after saying Ku Klux Klan rallies were frequent during his childhood and that some of his neighbors were Klan members. The Mishawaka native made the comments during a USA Today interview about his role in the new movie "BlacKkKlansman," the Indianapolis Star reported . "If anything, I was more aware of it as a kid growing up in Indiana, because there were always Klan rallies... Читать дальше...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says his administration will oppose the Trump administration's proposal to dramatically scale back restrictions on climate-changing emissions. Scott said Tuesday that he would speak to the state's attorney general about challenging the proposal. The Trump plan increases the authority given states to decide how and how much to regulate coal power plants. Environmentalists and other opponents say they expect legal challenges, arguing the Trump... Читать дальше...