Новости за 19.04.2016

SACRAMENTO, California - A vehicle covered in scribbled writing blocked traffic across from the California Capitol on Monday, stopping traffic for hours, leading police to close nearby businesses and disrupting some government operations as officers tried to talk to a man inside.

JUNEAU, Alaska - An Alaska man has been mauled by a bear, according to Alaska State Troopers.

NEW YORK - Two young American singers have won a musical theater competition honoring Kurt Weill (vyl), who composed "The Threepenny Opera."

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins have hired former manager Ron Gardenhire as a special assistant to general manager Terry Ryan.

SAN FRANCISCO - Look out, HBO. Netflix produced more original programming than cable's premium-network leader last year, according to number provided by the two rivals. The Internet video service isn't slowing down, either, even if it risks losing subscribers to price increases that will help pay for more exclusive shows.

BOSTON - The day started with a photo finish in the men's wheelchair race after the leaders crossed the line three abreast like Chevys at Talladega.

SAN DIEGO - The stepfather of a 2-year-old boy who disappeared in San Diego 14 years ago has been arrested in North Carolina and faces a murder charge, officials say.

PANAMA CITY - The Panama Canal is taking reservations for ships to transit its new locks starting June 27, the day after the inauguration of a $5.25 billion project to double the waterway's capacity, authorities said Monday.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - A transgender bathroom bill in the Tennessee legislature failed Monday after the House sponsor said she was withdrawing the legislation while waiting to see how legal challenges play out in other states that have passed similar measures.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Florida's long, twisted legal drama over its congressional districts may finally be reaching its end after a panel on federal judges on Monday rejected a push by U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown to throw out the current district boundaries.

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin will miss another playoff game due to the Achilles tendon injury that kept him out for a month.

GROSSE POINTE, Michigan - Screenings have revealed elevated lead and copper levels in at six of 15 public schools in the Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe.

ATLANTA - Authorities say a police officer fatally shot an armed man early Monday after he had taken two people hostage at a gas station in an Atlanta suburb.

BOSTON - With the real-life Boston Marathon underway Monday, Hollywood film crews took to the marathon finish line and Fenway Park to shoot scenes for competing movies about the deadly 2013 marathon attacks.

ST. LOUIS - Jason Heyward expected a harsh reception from St. Louis Cardinals fans. He sort of looked forward to it, and even took off his helmet in acknowledgement when he heard the boos before his first at-bat.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Latest on the debate between Republican Senate candidates Marlin Stutzman and Todd Young (all times local):

SALT LAKE CITY - The Latest on Utah's threat to revoke a liquor license for a theater that served alcohol while showing the film "Deadpool" (all times local):

HONOLULU - A University of Hawaii laboratory explosion that cost a visiting researcher an arm last month was an accident, the Honolulu Fire Department said Monday.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers honored founder Ed Snider before Game 3 of the playoffs in their first home game since his death last week.

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota native Whitney Tinjum has joined the Gophers women's basketball program as a fifth-year graduate transfer.

TEMPE, Arizona - The Arizona Cardinals began their offseason conditioning program Monday loaded with optimism and with what they believe is a realistic goal of reaching the Super Bowl.

HAVANA - Some of Cuba's most powerful officials criticized the creaking inefficiency of its state-controlled economy on Monday but tarred its vibrant private sector as a potential source of U.S. subversion.

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah alcohol bosses have filed a complaint and will consider revoking the liquor license of a movie theater it says violated a state obscenity law by serving drinks while screening "Deadpool," which features simulated sex scenes.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Roberto Aguayo has tried not to buy into the speculation that he might be the first kicker in 11 years to be selected in the first three rounds of the NFL draft.

WASHINGTON - In Judge Merrick Garland's courthouse office in Washington, there's a framed photo of Oklahoma City's Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building after the 1995 bombing that ripped away most of its front. There's also a courtroom artist's sketch from the prosecution of bomber Timothy McVeigh and a medal honoring Garland for his work on the case.