Новости за 27.09.2018

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh issued a tearful apology to Renate Schroeder Dolphin for an oblique reference to her in his old high school yearbook, which many reports said had been an inside sexual joke among him and his several other male friends. “One of our good female friends who we admire and went to dances with had her name used on the yearbook page with the term alumnus,” he said. “That yearbook reference was clumsily intended to show affection that she was one of us. But in this circus... Читать дальше...

Rose McGowan apologized to Asia Argento on Twitter over comments she made regarding the sexual harassment accusations made against the actress by Jimmy Bennett. “On 27 August I released a statement about Asia Argento, which I now realized contained a number of facts that were not correct,” said McGowan in a statement. “The most serious of these was that I said that the unsolicited nude text messages Asia received from Jimmy Bennett had been sent since Jimmy was 12 years old.” Read the full article... Читать дальше...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The University of Central Florida is extending its offer of in-state tuition to students who came to the school from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands after Hurricane Maria. The Orlando-based university's trustees voted Thursday to waive out-of-state fees for students from those U.S. territories through 2023. The trustees also expanded the offer to any students from those islands who already are in the pipeline at Florida's 28 public community colleges. Students must remain continuously enrolled to qualify. Читать дальше...

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — University of Montana leaders announced budget cuts and reallocations as they work to match spending on instructors to total enrollment and interest in each area of study. The budget reduction totals $5 million. College deans and department chairs are tasked with meeting the budget goals by June 2021, and there could be retirements or layoffs. School officials worked with faculty, staff and student leadership to determine which programs should be cut or enhanced with the goal... Читать дальше...

FILADELFIA (AP) — Después de labrarse por años una imagen de marido y padre modelo, Bill Cosby dio un abrupto giro hace casi 15 años, cuando criticó a los afroamericanos pobres, cuestionando sus pantalones caídos, criticándolos por tener hijos sin casarse y culpándolos a ellos mismos de su pobreza. “¿Es que no prestan atención? Gente con la gorra hacia atrás, los pantalones bajísimos, nombres como Shaniqua, Shaligua, Mohammed y toda esa basura. Y todos en la cárcel”, expresó. El propio Cosby está... Читать дальше...

BEIJING — China on Thursday labeled a recent mission by nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 bombers over the disputed South China Sea as “provocative,” and said the U.S. was solely responsible for a recent downturn in relations between their militaries. Defense Ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang also reiterated at a monthly briefing China’s objections to a recent U.S. arms sale to Taiwan and the imposition of U.S. sanctions over China’s purchase of Russian defense equipment. “As for the provocative action taken by the U.S. military aircraft... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — With their House majority hanging in the balance, Republicans have tried time and time again to tie Democratic candidates to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, hoping that her general unpopularity will drag the candidates down, too. It doesn’t seem to be working. A spate of recent polls have found that voters don’t care much about candidates’ views on the California Democrat. More voters care about what they think of President Trump, these polls have found, supporting historical patterns... Читать дальше...

Watch Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch try to guess what British slang terms mean ahead of the Raiders game against the Seattle Seahawks in London on October 14.

NEW YORK — As many as 40,000 workers at the three big airports that serve New York City are on a path to earn at least $19 an hour, the highest targeted minimum wage set by any public agency in the country and a major development in the battle over boosting income for those at the lower end of the pay scale. The pay increase, which was approved on Thursday by the commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, will raise the wages of tens of thousands of workers over the next five years. Читать дальше...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When voters booted a dozen Oklahoma Republican legislators from office in the primary, the common thinking was that educators angry about classroom funding were behind the ousters. But there were forces at work beyond just agitated teachers. A top GOP House leader actively participated in a plan to take down several hardline members of his own caucus, a move that went far beyond what former President Ronald Reagan once called the 11th Commandment: never to speak ill of a fellow Republican. Читать дальше...

Kevin Frandsen remembers the at-bat vividly. In the waning days of his major-league career, which began and ended with the Giants, he got a start against Clayton Kershaw at AT&T Park. Having barely played at all in September 2015, he expected Kershaw to bust him inside with fastballs. Frandsen got one and swung a bit early but managed to push it up the middle for a single. That was the Giants' only hit in an 8-0 Dodgers victory that clinched the third of what is now five consecutive National League West titles. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh (all times local): 4:05 p.m. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says Democrats' actions in the past couple of weeks may mean he will never again get to do two things he loves, teach law and coach basketball. Kavanaugh's comments Thursday came in an extraordinary, 45-minute opening statement in which he repeatedly expressed rancor toward Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Kavanaugh is blaming Democrats for... Читать дальше...

FRIDAY Baseball 11:20a St. Louis at Chicago Cubs ESPN 4p N.Y. Yankees at Boston ESPN 7p A’s at L.A. Angels NBCSCA (95.7) 7p Arizona at San Diego MLBNet 7:15p L.A. Dodgers at Giants Channel: 11 (680) Basketball 11a Women’s World Cup: Teams TBA ESPNU 4:30p NBA exhibition: Boston vs. Charlotte NBATV College football 3p Princeton at Columbia ESPNU 5p Memphis at Tulane ESPN2 6p UCLA at Colorado FS1 Golf 5a Ryder Cup, continuing coverage GolfCh. 2p Champions: PURE Insurance Championship GolfCh. 11p Ryder Cup GolfCh. Читать дальше...

“Saturday Night Live” is bringing back an oldie but a goodie for hosting duties and a newcomer who you’ve become obsessed with over the summer: Seth Meyers and Awkwafina. The “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ocean’s 8’ star will make her Studio 8H debut on Oct. 6, and the “SNL” alum will return to his old stomping grounds on Oct. 13 Read the full article on The Wrap

Adam Driver apparently wasn’t Kanye West’s first choice to host the premiere of “Saturday Night Live” this week. In a visit to The Fader on Thursday, West told the outlet that he would have rather had Louis C.K. host instead of the “BlacKkKlansman.” Read the full article on The Wrap

GEORGIA, Vt. (AP) — Vermont State Police say thieves are stealing more hemp crops that they may be mistaking for marijuana. Police said earlier this week that hemp has been stolen multiple times from a farm in Colchester. On Thursday, they reported thieves had also made off with hemp plants in the Georgia and Fairfax areas and 150 drying hemp plants worth more than $7,000 in Barton. Industrial hemp is a variety of the cannabis plant but doesn't contain enough THC, the psychotropic chemical in marijuana, to cause any high. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. After four days of modest losses, Apple and Amazon led the U.S. stock market to modest gains. Internet and health care companies rose Thursday while mining companies fell along with metals prices. Apple and Amazon, the two most valuable U.S. companies, both climbed after analysts said they expect their stocks to continue to make large gains. Bed Bath & Beyond plunged 21 percent after reporting earnings that fell far short of analysts' estimates. Читать дальше...

TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Thursday, September 27, 2018 _____ 770 FPUS54 KOUN 272001 ZFPOUN Zone Forecast Product National Weather Service Norman OK 301 PM CDT Thu Sep 27 2018 TXZ086-280900- Wichita- Including the cities of Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls 301 PM CDT Thu Sep 27 2018 .TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable. .FRIDAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Читать дальше...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on the United Nations General Assembly (all times local): 4 p.m. New Zealand's prime minister is highlighting gender gaps in pay and domestic violence as continuing problems as she calls for the world to "recommit ourselves to gender equality." Jacinda Ardern, her country's third female prime minister, was speaking on the third day of debate at the U.N. General Assembly. She says she never grew up believing that gender would stand in the way of her achievements. But... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Thursday: OpenHighLowSettleChg.COTTON 250,000 lbs.; cents per lb.Oct78.12—.88Nov77.72—.83Dec78.6078.6977.3177.72—.83Jan78.29—.70Mar79.0179.1278.0078.29—.70May79.7679.7778.7379.06—.58Jul80.3680.3779.4279.72—.53Sep76.05—.24Oct76.21—.46Nov76.05—.24Dec76.2576.2575.6076.05—.24Jan76.84—.19Mar76.84—.19May77.29—.18Jul77.63—.16Sep74.13+.25Oct75.60+.04Nov74.13+.25Dec74.13+.25Jan74.35+.25Mar74.35+.25May75.05+.25Jul74.64+.25Est. sales 23,586. Читать дальше...

NY Marine Warnings and Forecast for Friday, September 28, 2018 _____ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 358 PM EDT Thu Sep 27 2018 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY... * WINDS AND SEAS...E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that sustained wind speeds or frequent gusts of 25 to 33 kt and/or seas of 5 ft or higher are expected or occurring, and hazardous to small craft. Читать дальше...

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Officials are trying to figure out what's making students sick at a Mississippi middle school. WCBI-TV reports four students and a teacher went home sick on Thursday from Eiland Middle School in Louisville. They're the latest victims of a sickness that had already affected at least 10 students this week. Louisville Superintendent Randy Grierson says Atmos Energy Corp tested and found no natural gas or carbon monoxide. Winston County Emergency Management Director... Читать дальше...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Prosecutors say the man accused of fatally shooting a Virginia State Police special agent last year has entered a plea and won't face the death penalty. The Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced Thursday that Travis Ball entered an Alford plea to one count of capital murder of Trooper Michael Walter. An Alford plea acknowledges prosecutors have enough evidence to convict without admitting guilt. Prosecutors say Ball won't face the death penalty at sentencing on Oct. Читать дальше...

As October baseball looms: •Defending the A’s fan base isn’t the most comfortable stance in the world. In their exasperation over thrifty ownership and the endless wait for new ballpark plans, people have turned their backs too often on the A’s remarkable story — to the tune of a dozen crowds under 10,000 at the Coliseum this year. But they deserve a look at this team in October. That won’t happen if the A’s play the wild-card game in New York and come home empty. Let’s see this become a best-of-three series in future years. Читать дальше...

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Superintendent of Education John White says annual letter grades for Louisiana's public schools will be released Nov. 8. The grades, along with accompanying school performance scores, spell out how students fared on key tests, graduation rates and other measurements. This year, students and their parents will see changes in the rating system that make it harder for schools and districts to land an A. The changes are aimed at making students more competitive with their counterparts nationally. Читать дальше...