Новости за 17.02.2016

CHARLESTON, West Virginia - West Virginia is considering a bill that opponents fear could not only act as a cover for discrimination against gays but also negatively impact the state's fragile economy.

SANTA CLARITA, California - Southern California Gas Co. pleaded not guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor criminal charges stemming from a weekslong leak of gas from a storage well that led thousands of nearby Los Angeles residents to relocate.

PHILADELPHIA - The Latest on a federal appeals court in Philadelphia weighing sports betting at New Jersey casinos (all times local):

BAGHDAD - Iraqi officials say Islamic State militants shot down a military helicopter west of Baghdad, killing both crew members.

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Lee Enterprises has elected Kevin Mowbray the president and chief executive officer as part of a succession plan that moves former CEO Mary Junck to executive chairman of the newspaper publisher's board.

Mini has rolled out its biggest model ever in the 2016 Cooper Clubman, and although the wagon is a foot longer and nearly 5 inches wider than before, it has retained the sporty handling and character that has made it the British carmaker's flagship vehicle.

KAMPALA, Uganda - A child was killed and eight other children were seriously injured on Wednesday in an explosion in a suburb of the Ugandan capital, police said.

HELENA, Montana - The state decided to settle claims that the University of Montana mishandled the investigation of a former school quarterback accused of rape rather than re-open the widely publicized case, an attorney representing the state said Wednesday.

EL PASO, Texas - Residents in the West Texas city of El Paso were preparing Wednesday for the experience of a large outdoor Mass that Pope Francis will celebrate across the border in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, as he wraps up his visit to the Latin American country.

HERNING, Denmark - Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said Wednesday that Wayne Rooney has sustained a knee injury and that there is no timeframe for the England striker's return.

CRYSTAL CITY, Texas - A Texas mayor spent the night in jail after allegedly disrupting a City Council meeting late Tuesday while fighting a recall effort that began before his indictment this month in a public corruption investigation that has ensnarled him and most of the council.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico officials said Wednesday they are considering new emergency measures to confront an economic crisis such as a debt moratorium and having independent agencies take over some public corporations.

AUSTIN, Texas - Concealed handguns will be allowed in University of Texas classrooms but generally banned from dorms under rules begrudgingly approved Wednesday by the school's president, whose hand was forced by a new state law.

BERLIN - The Latest on EU summit preparations, focusing on the issues of migrants and Britain's calls for reform (all times local):

ANKARA, Turkey - The Latest on the large explosion in the Turkish capital Ankara (all times local):

PORTLAND, Oregon - Investigators combing through an Oregon wildlife preserve occupied by an armed group for nearly six weeks have so far discovered firearms, explosives and trenches dug near an area containing tribal artifacts, according to federal prosecutors.

PLANO, Texas - A weak outlook from the Dr Pepper Snapple Group overshadowed a strong fourth quarter that was driven by better pricing.

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Leaders of a civil rights advocacy group say the number of hate groups and anti-government militias increased in 2015 - and they say the rise coincides with the increasing presence of fear and hate speech in mainstream politics.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments over a new trial for a Cleveland man who killed 11 women and hid the remains in and around his home.

NEW YORK - U.S. stocks are jumping as the price of oil climbs sharply and factory output gains strength. Energy and tech companies are posting some of the biggest increases. Priceline and Garmin are climbing after releasing strong quarterly results.

ANKARA, Turkey - At least five people died and 10 others were injured in a large explosion in the Turkish capital on Wednesday, believed to have been caused by a car bomb, Ankara's governor said.

PARIS - With existing infrastructure at the heart of the project, leaders of the Paris bid for the 2024 Olympics are promising limited spending and long-lasting benefits if the French capital is chosen to host the games.

WASHINGTON - Federal regulators and the auto industry are taking a more lenient approach than safety advocates like when it comes to phasing in automatic braking systems for passenger cars, according to records of their private negotiations.

NEW YORK - Police say a man getting off a New York City subway train has been dragged to his death, and authorities are investigating how it happened.

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded nearly $10 million in grants to upgrade or close dozens of railroad crossings in eight states, including a $1.1 million grant to Louisiana.