Новости за 25.09.2017

DALLAS — Exxon Mobil vows to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from its natural gas drilling operations. But company officials have declined to put a figure on how much they can or will reduce emissions, making the energy giant’s public commitment difficult, if not impossible, to gauge. Exxon said Monday that it

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has written an autobiography recounting his efforts to transform the technology company with a new emphasis on empathy. The book also reveals personal challenges — such as the Indian immigrant’s risky move to switch his American green card to a temporary work visa in the 1990s so that his wife could

GOMA, Congo — A local official says 34 prisoners have escaped a prison in eastern Congo after breaking through brick walls during heavy rains. South Kivu provincial justice minister Pasaline Basezage said Monday that at least 27 of the prisoners who escaped late Sunday had been convicted of sexual crimes and other violent offenses. The

PITTSBURGH — A month into the season, Pitt has more quarterbacks (two) than wins (one). That’s not exactly how coach Pat Narduzzi drew it up when he named Max Browne the starter coming out of training camp. Yet the Panthers (1-3) will take a three-game losing streak into Saturday’s nonconference game against Rice (1-3) still

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict entry into the United States by residents of some mainly Muslim countries have been the subject of lawsuits almost since the moment he announced the first travel ban in January. The latest version of the ban, rolled out Sunday, is certain to attract more legal challenges and

SEATTLE — The Seattle Archdiocese has paid $1.3 million to settle a sex-abuse lawsuit involving a former member of a religious order who taught in its schools. A man sued the archdiocese in 2015, alleging the church knew Edward Courtney abused students at two archdiocesan schools in Seattle but later recommended him for a teaching

LOS ANGELES — Fox is setting a January airdate for its live production of “Rent,” the award-winning Broadway musical. Based on the Puccini opera “La Boheme,” ”Rent” follows the lives of struggling artists in New York City’s East Village. It’s by the late writer and composer Jonathan Larson. The production is part of broadcast TV’s

LEWISTON, Maine — A woman who drove a car that struck and killed her toddler daughter while she was leaving a birthday party over the weekend in Maine is unlikely to face criminal charges. Police say 27-year-old Taneisha Thomas, of Lewiston, backed into 17-month-old Tiannah Sevey while leaving a parking space Saturday. The toddler died

OKLAHOMA CITY — Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has yet to sign an extension, but the reigning league MVP says Oklahoma City is where he wants to be and he is “happy” about the offseason additions of superstars Carmelo Anthony and Paul George. Westbrook complimented Thunder management for making the deals. The unsigned deal has tempered

SEATTLE — Sixth-ranked Washington will be without wide receiver Chico McClatcher for the rest of the season after he broke his left ankle in the Huskies’ victory over Colorado. Washington coach Chris Petersen said Monday that McClatcher will likely need surgery. McClatcher is Washington’s No. 2 receiver with 10 receptions for 128 yards this season

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Center stage as usual, LeBron James grabbed the microphone and took off. During a free-wheeling, 45-minute news conference Monday, James discussed his future in Cleveland, Kyrie Irving’s departure this summer, his displeasure with President Donald Trump, his hopes to lure good friend Dwyane Wade to the Cavaliers and the team’s chances of

LONDON — Gareth Barry has made a record 633rd English Premier League appearance after starting for West Bromwich Albion at Arsenal. The 36-year-old midfielder captained West Brom at Emirates Stadium on Monday as he passed the mark set by former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs. Barry’s next target is breaking Giggs’ top-flight record of 672

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina promised tax breaks, worker training and other incentives worth more than $570 million to attract a Foxconn electronics plant that could employ 8,800 people, but the state lost out to Wisconsin’s promise of five times more in incentives. The North Carolina Commerce Department documents released Monday to The Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears safety Quintin Demps suffered a broken arm in the 23-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and will be out an indefinite period of time. Demps came out in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win and was replaced by former starter Adrian Amos. A 10-year veteran, Demps was acquired from

ATHENS, Ga. — Jacob Eason could be moving closer to playing again for No. 7 Georgia. Coach Kirby Smart said Monday to “possibly count on Eason” playing this week at Tennessee. Eason could return if he continues to recover from a left knee injury he suffered the first week of the season. Smart wouldn’t say

TORONTO — Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle have made their first official public appearance as a couple. The prince and Markle held hands Monday as they walked toward Toronto’s city hall and attended a wheelchair tennis event at Harry’s Invictus Games for wounded veterans. Both were dressed casually in jeans, the prince pairing

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Butch Jones has some complaints with the media coverage of his program and made sure to express them during his Monday press conference. Jones was asked whether a teammate caused the injury that prevented defensive tackle Shy Tuttle from playing last week in a 17-13 victory over Massachusetts. Jones started

LOS ANGELES — A future cup of coffee in California could give you jitters before you even take a sip. A nonprofit group wants coffee manufacturers, distributors and retailers to post ominous warnings about a cancer-causing chemical stewing in every brew and has been presenting evidence in a Los Angeles courtroom to make its case.

CLAREMONT, N.H. — The parents of a teenager accused of being involved in the near hanging of an 8-year-old biracial boy in New Hampshire insist what happened was a tragic accident and was not motivated by racism. In an interview with Newsweek (http://bit.ly/2xrSYwB ) published Saturday, the teen’s parents say he tried to startle the

PARIS — The Lebanese president says he wants some 1.5 million Syrian refugees living in his country to henceforth start returning to their homes, voluntarily or not. President Michel Aoun, in a state visit to France, said Monday that U.N. assistance given to aid Syrian refugees in “camps of misery” in Lebanon would be better

CLEMSON, S.C. — The tests just keep coming for No. 2 Clemson. The Tigers will face its third top-15 opponent in four weeks when it heads to 12th-ranked Virginia Tech this weekend. The Tigers (2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) are off to their third straight 4-0 start and are brimming with confidence after defeating Boston College

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. — The FBI has released a sketch and description of a person of interest in a pipe bomb explosion at a post office in northwestern Indiana in which a postal worker suffered minor injuries. The explosion occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6.at the post office in East Chicago, about 20 miles

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A former Marshall University football player was sentenced Monday to six months in jail in an attack on two men he saw kissing. Steward Butler was accused of punching the men and shouting homophobic slurs after seeing them kissing outdoors in Huntington in April 2015. Butler apologized before being sentenced on two

OCRACOKE, N.C. — Authorities have ordered hundreds of visitors to leave much of North Carolina’s Outer Banks as Hurricane Maria approaches the barrier islands. Evacuations began Monday for Ocracoke and Hatteras islands, which jut out into the Atlantic. Authorities warn that high winds and flooding are likely as Maria passes well offshore as a tropical

NEW YORK — For 32 years, Marc Buoniconti has been using a wheelchair. Through those decades, his father, Nick, has been his companion and, the son says, his “savior.” Now it is Nick who needs Marc’s inspiration. Nick, a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, is suffering from cognitive issues. Marc, paralyzed in 1985 during