Новости за 07.11.2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday's elections for governor and other state offices (all times local): 3:15 a.m. Republican Adam Laxalt has conceded the Nevada governor's race to Democrat Steve Sisolak. The Associated Press has not called the race, which was one of Democrats' top targets for flipping control. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval was term-limited. Sisolak repeatedly campaigned on a pledge to stand up to President Donald Trump, who supported Laxalt. Sisolak chairs the Clark County Commission... Читать дальше...

MOSCOW (AP) — The fraud trial of arguably Russia's best-known contemporary theater and film director has opened in Moscow. Kirill Serebrennikov is accused of embezzling 133 million rubles (about $2 million) of state funding for a theater project. Speaking at the start of the trial on Wednesday the 49-year-old Serebrennikov denied the charges, saying that he has "never stolen anything from anyone." Serebrennikov's arrest in August last year sent shockwaves through Russia's art circles and was seen... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jacky Rosen of Nevada elected to the Senate, ousting Republican incumbent Dean Heller.

PEARL, Miss. (AP) — A man accused of kidnapping a baby in Georgia has been arrested in Mississippi. News outlets report Michael Christopher Diaz was arrested Monday and charged with abducting a baby and stealing a vehicle. Pearl, Mississippi police say a hotel clerk called authorities that night about a man who appeared to be high on marijuana. Police say officers arrived and discovered the car the man was driving was stolen and he was believed to have kidnapped a baby from Dallas, Georgia. Police... Читать дальше...

Dear Abby: My stepson “Arnold” recently moved out, and I found a notebook he left behind that I thought I’d use. Inside was a journal entry he had made last year about someone he loved. The problem is, it’s directed to another man. I want to believe that’s not true, but the writing and everything else checks out. I wish I had never seen it. We’re a Christian family and have conservative views. Arnold never dated much, but we thought it was because he was so focused on his education. None of us would have ever expected this. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats secure 218 seats needed to gain control of U.S. House, gaining power to investigate Trump, shape agenda.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican Adam Laxalt concedes Nevada governor's race to Democrat Steve Sisolak; AP has not called race.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican Dean Heller concedes Nevada U.S. Senate race to Democrat Jacky Rosen; AP has not called the race.

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's hotly contested and potentially historic governor's race may not be over yet, with Democrat Stacey Abrams saying ballots remain to be counted in her fierce battle with Republican Brian Kemp as she tries to become the first black woman elected governor in the U.S. With reported votes approaching 3.8 million, Kemp had about 51 percent, but Abrams and her campaign said there were enough ballots outstanding, particularly absentee ballots in heavily Democratic metro Atlanta counties... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday's elections for governor and other state offices (all times local): 2:30 a.m. Democrat Tony Evers has defeated Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, denying the polarizing Republican and one-time presidential candidate a third term. Evers' win on Tuesday is a huge victory for Democrats, who couldn't find the recipe to take out Walker in three previous elections, including a 2012 recall. Evers campaigned on the promise of cutting middle-class income taxes, eliminating... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Election Day (all times local): 1:54 a.m. Democrat Stacey Abrams says votes remain to be counted in the tight Georgia governor's race and vows to wait for them all. Abrams told supporters at her election night party that they would "have a chance to do a do-over" in her race against Republican Brian Kemp, implying a runoff. Kemp has a narrow lead in the vote count, but it was still possible the race could go to a runoff. In Georgia, a race goes to an automatic runoff... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California wins re-election to a fifth full term, defeating Democrat Kevin de Leon.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Hundreds of teachers in Alaska staged a walkout during a school board meeting to protest the board's leadership. The Anchorage educators walked out Monday, the night before contract negotiations were scheduled to resume between the school district and teachers union, the Anchorage Daily News reported . "It was a statement of where they are, which is totally understandable," Anchorage Schools Superintendent Deena Bishop said of the walkout. The union and district have a list... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Tony Evers elected Wisconsin governor, denying Republican Scott Walker a third term.

NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a woman who lost control of her car and fatally struck the child of a Tony Award-winning Broadway actress and another toddler in a Brooklyn crosswalk has died of an apparent suicide. Forty-four-year-old Dorothy Bruns was found dead in her Staten Island home Tuesday. Authorities say pills and a note were found nearby. Bruns faced 15 years in jail after being charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment and assault following the accident in March. Читать дальше...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis put his thanks squarely where it was due after declaring victory in Florida's governor election: President Donald Trump. DeSantis defeated Democratic Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who was hoping to be Florida's first black governor and the first Democrat elected governor since 1994, largely on the backing of the president. "I'd like to thank our president for standing by me, for standing by me when it wasn't necessarily the smart thing,"... Читать дальше...

11-06-18 23:19,,BULLETIN (AP) — Dina Titus, Dem, elected U.S. House, District 1, Nevada. AP Elections 11-06-2018 23:19

CHICAGO (AP) — Democrat J.B. Pritzker's election as Illinois governor was part of a big night for Democrats. Pritzker's defeat of one-term Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday gave Democrats a lock on all six statewide elective offices. The party expected to maintain healthy majorities in the General Assembly. And Democrats picked up two seats on Capitol Hill. Sean Casten ousted veteran GOP Rep. Peter Roskam and Democrat Lauren Underwood defeated Republican Rep. Randy Hultgren. Pritzker rode a wave of disfavor with Rauner. Читать дальше...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Democrats in Iowa captured a majority of the state's seats in the U.S. House in Tuesday's midterms for the first time in years, but Republicans kept control of the state's executive branch. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds defeated Democrat Fred Hubbell to earn a full four-year term, and her party was poised to keep control of the state Legislature. GOVERNOR Reynolds, the longtime lieutenant governor who was elevated to governor last year, won a four-year term as Iowa's first elected female chief executive. Читать дальше...

SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state initiative that would charge the nation's first tax on carbon emissions to tackle climate change trailed in early returns Tuesday in the state's costliest initiative campaign. Meanwhile measures tightening gun regulations and making it easier to prosecute police for negligent shootings passed. The fight over whether to make polluters pay for their carbon emissions was closely watched nationwide. Experts said Initiative 1631 would show that states can take climate action even if the Trump administration doesn't... Читать дальше...

11-07-18 01:15,,By The Associated Press Here is a list of winners of races in Louisiana. Secretary of StateKyle Ardoin (i), GOP -- Advances to runoff Gwen Collins-Greenup, Dem -- Advances to runoff U.S. House - District 1Steve Scalise (i), GOP U.S. House - District 2Cedric Richmond (i), Dem U.S. House - District 3Clay Higgins (i), GOP U.S. House - District 4Mike Johnson (i), GOP U.S. House - District 5Ralph Abraham (i), GOP U.S.

11-07-18 01:12,,BULLETIN (AP) — Sarah Godlewski, Dem, elected Treasurer, Wisconsin. AP Elections 11-07-2018 01:12

Jason Blum persisted: The “Halloween” and “Get Out” producer may have been cut off after he made anti-Trump remarks at the 32nd Israeli Film Festival on Tuesday night, but he shared the entire speech afterward. Blum was prompted off stage and booed during his acceptance speech for the 2018 IFF Achievement in Film & Television Award. He said, in part, “Thanks to our president, anti-Semitism is in the rise,” according to The Hollywood Reporter, Read the full article on The Wrap

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans who voted in record numbers are getting their first sense of the House and Senate candidates they elected in Tuesday's midterm elections. In their victory speeches and statements, the winners made references to historic gains by female candidates and the divisive political climate that has defined two years of President Donald Trump's White House and the Republican-controlled Congress. Trump was a major factor in the election — and he was mentioned by name in some of the victory speeches. Читать дальше...

Less than 15 seconds into USF’s opener at UC Davis on Tuesday night, the Aggies’ Matt Neufeld scored the game’s first basket. That was the last time the Dons trailed. USF scored the next 15 points and proceeded to humble the Aggies 76-42. Three USF players — Charles Minlend (16 points), Jordan Ratinho (14) and Matt McCarthy (11) — scored in double figures. No Davis player scored more than eight points. The Dons also owned a 43-28 edge in rebounds. USF plays its home opener against Maine on Saturday afternoon. Читать дальше...