Новости за 04.10.2018

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — "Jersey Shore" star Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino is seeking probation when he's sentenced Friday on tax charges, while prosecutors want a sentence of 14 months. The requests are part of sentencing memos obtained by The Associated Press. Sorrentino pleaded guilty in January to concealing his income in 2011 by making cash deposits that wouldn't trigger federal reporting requirements. He and his brother were charged in 2014 with multiple tax offenses related to nearly $9 million in income. Читать дальше...

DRAGANESTI-OLT, Romania (AP) — Orthodox priests have joined Romanians in a rally voicing support for a referendum that seeks to limit Romania's constitutional definition of marriage. A handful of the priests spoke about the meaning of a "traditional" family to some 100 believers Thursday, urging citizens to vote in the Oct. 6-7 referendum. It needs a 30 percent turnout to be valid. Participants marched through Draganesti-Olt, a southern town, holding banners reading: "Defend the marriage of a man... Читать дальше...

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian politician and a former chief prosecutor who fled to Costa Rica before they could be sentenced for crimes committed while in office have been arrested, police in the Central American country said. Former Romanian Tourism Minister Elena Udrea, who was convicted in Romania of bribery and official misconduct, was arrested in San Jose on Wednesday, Costa Rica's Interpol office said. The ex-prosecutor, Alina Bica, also was detained Wednesday. Bica was convicted of abuse of office and left Romania with Udrea... Читать дальше...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell will meet in the Des Moines area for their first debate. The candidates for governor will debate at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ankeny campus of Des Moines Area Community College. The debate is being organized by KCCI-TV and The Des Moines Register. It will be aired live on KCCI. The campaigns also have agreed to debates Oct. 17 in Sioux City and Oct. 21 in Davenport.

Fans of the Archie universe will know that the upcoming Netflix series “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” was initially in development on The CW, the network home to showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s other show “Riverdale.” But it turns out that before plans were made to give the teenage witch her own show, the “Riverdale” writers tossed around the idea of bringing the character in as the Season 1 finale reveal, thus switching up the genre to better match the comics. Aguirre-Sacasa writes the “Chilling... Читать дальше...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In a series of coordinated announcements, authorities in United States, Britain, The Netherlands and Australia on Thursday accused the shadowy Russian military intelligence agency known as GRU of a huge array of cyberattacks around the world. The stunning revelations included details about Russian attempts to target everything from the global chemical weapons watchdog to anti-doping agencies and a probe into the downed Malaysian Airlines Flight 17. A U.S. indictment charged seven GRU officers Thursday.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican environmental authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the death of a crocodile. The young croc was hung from a tree with a note that read: "We are going to continue killing these disgusting animals unless they are brought under control." The office for environmental protection said Thursday that the reptile's carcass was found in the Pacific coast resort city of Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday. It was hung by its tail, and a stick had been stabbed into its head with the hand-written note. Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the murder trial of white Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke in the shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald (all times local): 11:15 a.m. A defense attorney for a white Chicago police officer charged with murder says video of the 2014 shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald is "essentially meaningless" based on other testimony presented at trial. Defense attorney Dan Herbert told the jury during closing arguments Thursday that the video of Jason Van Dyke shooting... Читать дальше...

In hotel news, Best Western introduces two hip-sounding brands to its portfolio; InterContinental opens a hotel in the heart of San Diego; Marriott reopens an iconic resort in Puerto Rico; independent boutique properties make their debut on Chicago's South Side and in midtown Manhattan; and Hilton adds all-inclusive resorts to its roster.

AMC has given its Paul Giamatti-produced “Lodge 49” a second season, the network said on Thursday. The series, which has had the benefit of airing behind “Better Call Saul” on Mondays, airs its season finale on Oct. 8. Read the full article on The Wrap

Not everyone was laughing at Wednesday’s new “South Park” episode, “A Boy and a Priest,” which took on child molestation within the Catholic Church. The episode features Butters developing a relationship with the parish priest, and jokes like this: When Randy calls Steven to warn him that the boys are missing and he heard they went camping with a priest, Steven responds, “Camping with the priest? Should we call the police or buy some condoms?” Read the full article on The Wrap

Ben Shapiro went after Alyssa Milano on Wednesday, criticizing the actress and accusing her of “sexism” over remarks she made earlier that day. “It’s kind of shocking to suggest that due process shouldn’t apply to men. That is the essence of sexism. The idea that certain rules should not apply to people on the basis of their genetics. That’s obviously discrimination of the highest order,” Shapiro said during an appearance on Fox News. Read the full article on The Wrap

The Second City was second-to-none last night in total viewers: NBC drew Wednesday’s most eyeballs in primetime, with its “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med” and “Chicago PD” mega-crossover. Led by “Empire” and its regular benefit of not nationally programming the comparatively low-rated 10 p.m. hour, Fox finished first among adults 18-49. Read the full article on The Wrap

CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys in the trial of a white Chicago police officer charged with murder in the 2014 shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald sparred Thursday over what video of the deadly encounter actually proves. During closing arguments , prosecutor Jody Gleason pointed to video of Officer Jason Van Dyke shooting McDonald 16 times as the teenager held a knife in his right hand. She noted that Van Dyke told detectives that McDonald raised the knife, that Van Dyke backpedaled, and that McDonald... Читать дальше...

Lionsgate has signed David Spitz to a new long-term deal as president of Domestic Theatrical Distribution, the studio announced on Thursday. Spitz has worked at Lionsgate for nearly 20 years, starting in 1999 with the studio’s predecessor, Artisan. During this time, he has overseen the distribution of franchises like “Saw,” “The Hunger Games,” and “John Wick.” He has also handled distribution for Oscar winners like “La La Land,” “Crash,” and “Precious,” as well as the studio’s new specialty labels like Pantelion and Codeblack. Читать дальше...

Over the past couple of years, digital video publishers have looked to own and operate video apps in an effort to have tighter control over consumers and the revenue stream they bring. A successful over-the-top (OTT) video app would allow companies to be less dependent on the algorithms of social media platforms like Facebook in order to reach its an audience. However, that task may be much harder than expected, according to a new report released today from CleverTap. Read the full article on The... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh (all times local): 11:30 a.m. Senate Democrats are criticizing the White House for what they say is a limited FBI investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (FYN'-styn), the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, says the most notable part of report into sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh "is what's not in it." Kavanaugh denies the accusations. Feinstein says the report made... Читать дальше...

Two recreational boats collided with whales off the Monterey Peninsula over the weekend.

BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for a woman who as a teenager encouraged her suicidal boyfriend to kill himself in dozens of text messages are urging Massachusetts' highest court to throw out her involuntary manslaughter conviction. Daniel Marx is an attorney for 22-year-old Michelle Carter. Marx told the Supreme Judicial Court on Thursday that Carter didn't force Conrad Roy III to take his life. Marx says it was a "tragic decision that he made." Marx also argued the only evidence showing Carter instructed... Читать дальше...

NORTH YARMOUTH, Maine (AP) — The husband of a Maine elementary school teacher who disappeared from her home says his thoughts are about his wife's safe return, and not gossip in the community about her disappearance. Jay Westra spoke to WCSH-TV Wednesday, three days after his wife Kristin Westra was last seen at their North Yarmouth home. The Westra family says the 47-year-old was gone when they awoke Monday morning, but her car, cellphone and keys were still at home. Jay Westra says he has done nothing to impede the police investigation... Читать дальше...

CALDWELL, Idaho (AP) — A southwestern Idaho woman authorities say bit off part of her boyfriend's ear during a dispute has been taken into custody. Thirty-nine-year-old Jennifer Mae Johnson of Caldwell was being held in the Canyon County Jail on Thursday on a felony count of mayhem and for a parole violation. Authorities tell KTVB-TV that police arrived at a Caldwell home Tuesday morning to find a man bleeding from his left ear. The man reported he was sitting on a sofa in a garage when Johnson bit off part of his ear and spit it out. Читать дальше...

LONDON (AP) — The Latest on a new wave of global cyberattacks blamed on Russia (all times local): 4:30 p.m. The highest court in world sports says it is "good to know" that Russian hackers who allegedly attacked its website during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics have been identified. The Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport processed dozens of doping and Olympic eligibility cases involving Russian athletes in the days before and during the games held Aug. 5-21 two years ago. A U.S.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When Louisiana shopped for new voting machines, the state told vendors it wanted to double its number of machines, to as many as 20,000 for its elections inventory. That decision wasn't publicized and helped drive up the price tag of contract proposals. Winning bidder Dominion Voting Systems estimates the work will cost up to $95 million. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says his office thinks more machines are needed because large Election Day machines will be replaced with... Читать дальше...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Officials: Man who died in car blast sent letters to family and cops indicating he used explosive to kill self, son, pal.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Investigators say a man who died with two others in a car blast last weekend had sent letters to family and police indicating he used an explosive to kill himself, his toddler son and adult friend. Officials with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives revealed the contents of the letters at a news conference Thursday with prosecutors and Allentown police. They say 26-year-old Jacob Schmoyer sent the letters out before the explosion in Allentown, Pennsylvania... Читать дальше...