Новости за 31.05.2018

UNITED NATIONS — The U.S. is vowing to veto an Arab-backed resolution that asks the U.N. chief to propose measures to ensure “international protection” for Palestinian civilians. A vote on the measure — which comes after weeks of urgent discussions but no agreement on any action about escalating violence in Gaza — was at one

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council has postponed a vote on an Arab-backed resolution that asks the U.N. chief to propose measures to ensure “international protection” for Palestinian civilians. The vote was initially expected Thursday evening, but diplomats said it would be delayed at least until Friday. The Kuwait-sponsored draft demands a halt to

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on an Arab-backed resolution that asks the U.N. chief to propose measures to ensure “international protection” for Palestinian civilians. The vote is expected late Thursday. The Kuwait-sponsored draft also “deplores” and demands a halt to “the use of any excessive, disproportionate and indiscriminate force”

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills are releasing veteran center Eric Wood in what is considered a formality after the player was diagnosed with a career-ending neck injury in January. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday: General Motors Co., up $4.87 to $42.70 Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank is investing $2.25 billion in GM’s autonomous car business. Dollar Tree Inc., down $13.76 to $82.59 The discount retailer cut its annual profit forecast after a weak start to the year. U.S. Steel

ROME — Abderrahman Samba of Qatar ran the fastest 400-meter hurdles in nearly a decade, surging ahead of a stellar field to set a Diamond League record at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea meet Thursday. Samba trailed world champion Karsten Warholm of Norway before bursting into the lead around the final turn at the Stadio

PARIS — A quick look at the French Open: LOOKAHEAD TO FRIDAY After beating two qualifiers, former French Open champion Novak Djokovic faces a serious test against 13th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the fourth round. Djokovic has lost three of his last four matches against top-20 opposition at Grand Slam tournaments. No.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A disgruntled postal worker accused of fatally shooting his supervisor at an Ohio post office and later killing a postmaster has been indicted on federal charges carrying the possibility of a death sentence. The indictment announced Thursday by county and federal prosecutors charges 24-year-old DeShaune Stewart, of Columbus, with two counts of

DETROIT — Victor Reyes hit a three-run triple in the five-run first to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angles 6-2 on Thursday. Detroit starter Ryan Carpenter was on pace to pick up his first career victory, but left the game after four innings with an oblique strain. Warwick Saupold (3-1) replaced Carpenter

OMAHA, Neb. — The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 regionals. Regional winners advance to super regionals next week, and the final eight go to the College World Series in Omaha beginning June 16. Some of the top story lines: REGAL IN REGIONALS No one in the 64-team field has had more

NEW YORK — Walmart is unveiling a $50-a-month membership service that lets harried shoppers use text messages to order items to be home delivered. Jetblack marks the latest effort by the nation’s largest retailer to cater to higher-income shoppers. It’s being tested in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. The service will offer same-day and next

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Michelle Wie was pleasantly surprised by the condition of Shoal Creek and her game after the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open. The 2014 champion shot a 3-under 69 Thursday on a course that’s been drenched in recent days and weeks, forcing the cancellation of Tuesday’s practice round and limiting course

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With his baseball program mired in its worst slump in five years, Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan wanted a different voice to talk to his players. Thumbing through his phone, one name stood out: Former Gators basketball coach Billy Donovan. Donovan happened to be in town, too, so O’Sullivan lined up the high-profile

DUBLIN, Ohio — One shot on the wrong side of the creek. One shot in the water. Another one in someone’s backyard. Tiger Woods was headed for another bad memory at the Memorial. One shot changed everything. Woods recovered from a rugged start Thursday by running off three straight birdies late in the opening round

DICKSON, Tenn. — The Latest on the fatal shooting of a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy (all times local): 4:30 p.m. The reward has increased to $35,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man sought by police in the shooting of a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy. At a news conference Thursday afternoon, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

DICKSON, Tenn. — The Latest on the fatal shooting of a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy (all times local): 3 p.m. Court documents say a woman arrested in the fatal shooting of a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was sitting in the car with the suspect when he pulled the trigger. Local news outlets report that an affidavit filed

TULSA, Okla. — Investigators say charges have been filed against a man whose screaming and threats aboard a Delta Air Lines flight prompted an emergency landing in Oklahoma. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tulsa says 29-year-old Bolutife Olorunda of Vancouver, Washington, was charged Thursday with interference with flight crew members and attendants. Court records don’t

GENEVA — Morocco could not turn its neat creative play into goals as it was held to a 0-0 draw against Ukraine in a World Cup warm-up friendly on Thursday. Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech was twice denied by saves from Ukraine goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov, who pushed away a powerful rising shot in the 83rd minute

SAN FRANCISCO — Police say a woman who shot and wounded three people before killing herself at YouTube headquarters in California also had the handwritten address of Google in her car. Police have said it appears Nasim Aghdam committed the April attack because she was displeased with YouTube business practices that she told family members

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The American Hockey League has extended the contract of president and CEO David Andrews through June 2020. The league announced the extension Thursday that would keep Andrews in charge for his 25th and 26th seasons. Only Hockey Hall of Famer Jack Butterfield served in that position longer at 28 years. Under Andrews,

ST. LOUIS — Alex Reyes’ return to the St. Louis Cardinals after a 20-month absence lasted just four innings. The 23-year-old right-hander was put on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday because of a strained latissimus dorsi muscle in his right side. Coming back from Tommy John surgery, Reyes was hurt on Wednesday when he

WASHINGTON — Former USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny is scheduled to appear before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday to face questioning about the sex-abuse scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar. Rhonda Faehn, the former women’s program director, is scheduled to appear. So is Lou Anna Simon, the former president at Michigan State, where Nassar

INDIANAPOLIS — Severe storms raking central and southern Indiana have left more than 56,000 electricity customers without service. Duke Energy reported more than 50,000 customers without service Thursday evening, including more than 15,000 in Monroe County, where Bloomington is located. Vectren reported nearly 4,600 customers without service, and Indianapolis Power & Light Co reported nearly

INDIANAPOLIS — Severe storms raking southern Indiana have left more than 50,000 electricity customers without service. Duke Energy reported more than 46,000 customers without service Thursday afternoon, including more than 15,000 in Monroe County, where Bloomington is located. Vectren reported more than 5,600 customers without service. The National Weather Service reported the storm downed trees,

GUATEMALA CITY — The body of a young Guatemalan woman who was shot dead last week by a U.S. border agent near Laredo, Texas, has arrived in her home country. Parents Lidia and Gilberto Gomez received the white coffin carrying their daughter Claudia Patricia Gomez on Thursday. They opened its cover partway to kiss and