Новости за 19.11.2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Senate Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday arguing that Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker's appointment is unconstitutional and asking a federal judge to remove him. The suit, filed by Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, argues that Whitaker's appointment violates the Constitution because he has not been confirmed by the Senate. Whitaker was chief of staff to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and was elevated... Читать дальше...

SARATOGA, N.Y. (AP) — The remains of a U.S. soldier killed during the Korean War and recovered 17 years ago have been identified as those of an upstate New York man. The Pentagon says Monday that remains accounted for in September are those of Army Pfc. John Martin of the town of Saratoga. Military officials say Martin was serving in the 7th Division when his unit was attacked by Chinese forces in late November 1950 near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. Martin was reported missing in action on Dec. Читать дальше...

The long wait for recreational marijuana sales to begin in Massachusetts is almost over. The first two commercial pot shops in the state — and anywhere in the eastern United States — are set to open in Northampton and Leicester (LEH'-stur) at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz will make the symbolic first purchase at New England Treatment Access. Customers must show government-issued identification to enter the stores. They might also want to bring cash, as debit or credit card use may be restricted at least initially. Читать дальше...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A lawyer for a self-published romance writer accused of killing her chef husband is asking a judge to seal the woman's jail visitor log. A spokesman for the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office says a judge is hearing the defense motion Monday afternoon. Nancy Crampton Brophy is charged with shooting and killing her husband of 27 years, Daniel Brophy, at the Oregon Culinary Institute. Daniel Brophy was a well-liked instructor there. The 63-year-old was alone in a kitchen early on June 2 when he was killed... Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were: 9-4-4-9, Sum It Up: 26 (nine, four, four, nine; Sum It Up: twenty-six)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were: 2-1-2, Sum It Up: 5 (two, one, two; Sum It Up: five)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were: 01-03-04-07-09-11-14-15-16-17-18-22 (one, three, four, seven, nine, eleven, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-two)

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Opponents of Enbridge Energy's proposed Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement shouted their objections as Minnesota regulators opened a hearing on the project. Several protesters chanted that the pipeline would be a climate change disaster . That prompted Public Utilities Commission Chairwoman Nancy Lange to call for order shortly after the hearing began Monday. Dozens of opponents watching in an overflow hearing room took up the chant before walking out. The hearing itself continued. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities say the rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine is (teh-KAH'-shee sihks-NEYN') is in custody and awaiting a Manhattan court appearance. The Brooklyn-based rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, is among four people arrested on racketeering and firearms charges. The authorities also arrested three of Hernandez's former associates. An attorney who has previously represented Hernandez did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Monday. 6ix9ine has been... Читать дальше...

Rain in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, typically two of the busiest days of Thanksgiving week, could make a mess of air or road trips as storms finally move into the west coast. If you are planning to drive or fly on those days need be sure to add a big time cushion your schedule if you want to arrive on time.

ATLANTA (AP) — College enrollment is booming in Georgia, even as it declines nationwide. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported a number of schools in the state reported record enrollment for the fall. The University System of Georgia earlier reported a record enrollment this fall of nearly 330,000 students. But other schools reported record enrollment too, including Agnes Scott in Decatur, Paine College in Augusta and the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. The enrollment increases in Georgia... Читать дальше...

The stage production of Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” that opened in Boston this summer is heading to Broadway. Producer Carmen Pavlovic announced Monday that the musical will open on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, with previews beginning June 28, 2019 prior to a July 25 opening night. Read the full article on The Wrap

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has conceded to Democrat Josh Kaul. Schimel announced Monday that he would not seek a recount, even though state law allowed it because the margin of his defeat was less than 1 percentage point. Canvassed vote totals show Schimel lost to Kaul by just over 17,000 votes. The win for Kaul makes him the first Democratic attorney general in Wisconsin since his mother, Peg Lautenschlager, held the post from 2002 to 2006. Schimel served one term... Читать дальше...

Netflix has set a December launch for its new six-part true crime docuseries “The Innocent Man,” the streamer announced on Monday. Premiering Dec. 14, the series is based on John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, “The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town.” The book tells the story of Ronald Keith Williamson, a man wrongfully convicted of rape and murder who spent 11 years on death row before he was exonerated. Read the full article on The Wrap

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An air ambulance flying from Bismarck to Williston to pick up a patient crashed in Morton County, killing the three people on board. County spokeswoman Maxine Herr says the twin-engine Bismarck Air Medical airplane took off about 10:30 p.m. Sunday and crashed shortly after in a farm field about 20 miles northwest of Bismarck. CHI St. Alexius Health identified the dead as a Bismarck Air Medical pilot, a paramedic with that company, and a CHI St. Alexius registered nurse. Their names weren't immediately released. Читать дальше...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Only about 325 of Iowa's 7,000 doctors have certified people for the state's new medical marijuana program, in part because many are uneasy about their role in the system. The Des Moines Register reports that doctors certify that patients have qualifying medical conditions but don't prescribe medical marijuana products. Instead, five dispensaries will sell to patients who have obtained specials state cards for having conditions such as intractable pain, cancer or epilepsy. Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel concedes race to Democrat Josh Kaul, won't seek recount.

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — The United States closed off northbound traffic for several hours at the busiest border crossing with Mexico to install new security barriers on Monday, a day after hundreds of Tijuana residents protested against the presence of thousands of Central American migrants. The U.S. also closed one of two pedestrian crossings at the San Ysidro crossing in a move apparently aimed at preventing any mass rush of migrants across the border. The installation of movable, wire-topped barriers... Читать дальше...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews gathered in the capital, Addis Ababa, to protest the Israeli government's decision not to allow all of them to emigrate to Israel, leaving their families divided between the two countries. Representatives of the 8,000 Jews in Ethiopia urged the Ethiopian Jews living in Israel to think carefully before voting for Israel's ruling party, the Likud, over the delays in repatriation to Israel. The Ethiopian Jews claim they are being blocked from emigrating to Israel... Читать дальше...

The 2019 White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be headlined by historian and author Ron Chernow, the White House Correspondents’ Association announced in a press release on Monday. The move breaks with the historical precedent of the organization to feature a comedian, like Michelle Wolf last year. In the release, Chernow made it clear that the decision to have him was explicitly in order to promote the First Amendment. Read the full article on The Wrap

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Foundation work is beginning on a new shelter for Omaha's homeless people. The new building will replace the old structure being used by Siena-Francis House. The new shelter is being erected on the site of a former salvage yard in north downtown Omaha. The Omaha World-Herald reports that the new building will have beds for 350 men and up to 100 women, plus a kitchen, dining space, common areas and rooms for counseling and case management. Shelter officials say it will replace worn-out... Читать дальше...

CENTERVILLE, Utah (AP) — Police in Centerville are searching for a suspect who broke into a church and assaulted an elderly woman. KUTV in Salt Lake City reports that the incident happened Saturday night when the victim was inside an LDS church which was locked. Authorities say the woman was playing the organ when she heard loud pounding on the chapel door for several minutes. They say the suspect then broke a window to get inside. The woman suffered only minor injuries. Nothing inside the building was taken. Читать дальше...

John Oliver professed his undying affection for Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga movie “A Star Is Born” on Sunday’s season finale of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight.” He’s certainly not alone. The latest remake of the very-remade film is “the one movie that even Neil DeGrasse Tyson can’t ruin,” Oliver opined. Read the full article on The Wrap

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota school districts are allocating most of the roughly $3.7 million in federal funding this year to improve school safety and address behavioral health concerns. The Bismarck Tribune reports that North Dakota Department of Public Instruction data show that the state's districts received a 75 percent increase in federal funding this year under a block grant program through federal education law Every Student Succeeds Act. Congress increased federal funding for schools... Читать дальше...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico House Republicans, who lost multiple seats in this month's election, have chosen a new minority leader. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that Rep. James Townsend of Artesia was elected Sunday to lead Republican lawmakers. Republicans came away with 24 seats in the 70-member chamber after the Nov. 7 election. It's the party's smallest House caucus since 1996. Townsend, a retired oil industry executive, replaces House Minority Leader Nat Gentry, who did not run for re-election. Читать дальше...