Новости за 13.12.2017

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The Ball family broke the Internet once again yesterday when they announced that LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball were going overseas to begin their professional playing careers.

They both signed one-year deals with Lithuanian team Prienu Vytautas that begin in January. But what wasn’t initially announced is that the deals may only be valid for one month, according to a report from ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.

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"There is a clause to terminate the contract after a month... Читать дальше...

The Sahota family is already facing 60 charges related to deplorable living conditions at the Balmoral Hotel.

Michael Peck

Security, Middle East

Are Washington and Moscow close to blows over the war-torn skies of Syria?

U.S. and Russian warplanes almost clashed into each other over Syria.

And almost as important, those aircraft included America's vaunted but untried F-22 stealth fighter, and Russia's Su-35.

Yet disappointment awaits those aviation buffs and nationalists who savor the thought of a dogfight between the top American and Russian jets. There has no battle—so far. Читать дальше...

A Florida man was sentenced to life in federal prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to multiple child pornography and sexual abuse charges and it’s thanks to a father more than 700 miles away who decided to search his 9-year-old daughter’s smartphone. Federal investigators said the Thomasville, North Carolina father searched his daughter’s phone earlier...

A prominent cannabis activist who was arrested in Calgary during a national tour to distribute millions of free marijuana seeds to the public is heading back to court.

Disney is planning a massive 32 days of additional photography on the ballet-inspired fantasy movie “Nutcracker and the Four Realms,” an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap. In addition, the studio is bringing in “Captain America: The First Avenger” director Joe Johnston to direct the reshoots instead of original filmmaker Lasse Hallstrom. The film, based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s classic “Nutcracker” Christmas tale, is still targeting a holiday 2018 release. But the studio is clearly... Читать дальше...

The Mounties found large quantities of  oxycodone, marijuana, marijuana resin, cocaine, methamphetamine and hydromorphone at a home in Grand-Barachois, N.B.

Ronald Marmer resigned as Chicago Public Schools' top lawyer a week after a report cited him for an ethical breach that also cost CPS CEO his job.

Joe Ross (1-0, 6.17 ERA) was on the hill for the Washington Nationals, who were trying to avoid a sweep at the hands of their division rivals, having lost the previous two games of the series 7-5 and 5-3. The Nationals led the National League East by 4 games over Philadelphia, while the Mets were bringing up the rear in the division, 5½ games back. The crowd of 36,806 had a warm and sunny Sunday afternoon (84 degrees at first pitch at 1:34 P.M.) to enjoy the game.

Der Nationalrat beschert den Beamten am Mittwoch ein Gehaltsplus und verpasst den Politikern eine Nulllohnrunde.

Der Nationalrat beschert den Beamten am Mittwoch ein Gehaltsplus und verpasst den Politikern eine Nulllohnrunde. In einer "Aktuellen Stunde" wird auf Verlangen der ÖVP über das Thema innere Sicherheit debattiert. Außerdem bringt die SPÖ unter anderem die Aktion 20.000 und die Unterhaltsgarantie auf die Tagesordnung.

The big event on Broadway this week is taking place on the Lower East Side, where “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is having a no-expense-spared workshop. Heavy-hitters, including Broadway’s powerful landlords — the Shuberts, the Nederlanders and Jujamcyn Theaters — will be at the Clemente Soto Vélez Culture Center on Suffolk Street on Thursday and Friday...

Chantal Van Landeghem announced her retirement on Tuesday after six years with the national swim team.

A visit by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to New York’s Rikers Island jail facility has drawn a rebuke from the union representing city correction officers. Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem last season to protest racial inequality and police brutality, leading to protests by other NFL players and repeated criticism from President Donald Trump. The head of the Correction Officers Benevolent Association tells the Daily News that Kaepernick’s... Читать дальше...

The United States and Russia do not have a working relationship, but President Donald Trump thinks it is extremely important to establish one, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said at a press conference.

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This week, scientists are preparing to study a mysterious cigar-shaped object, the first known interstellar object to pass through our solar system.

Outside of the signing of Petit and the Ryon Healy trade, it's been a very slow offseason for A's fans so far. The team seems dead set on committing to a young core centered around Matt Chapman and Matt Olson. They're unlikely to make any huge splashes. But what if I told you there was a clear path to constructing a roster that would make the A's the most entertaining sports team of 2018?

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• The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates says infrastructure repairs and maintenance will cost the country up to $3.6 trillion to address.
• Blockchain could help bring that price down by eliminating inefficiencies. Here's how: 

There is a crisis unfolding in the United States. Infrastructure has become dated, decayed, and vulnerable to attack. A problem which the American Society of Civil Engineers estimates says will cost the... Читать дальше...

The LAPD has opened a new investigation into “Rosemary’s Baby” director Roman Polanski, the Associated Press reports. According to the Associated Press, detectives are investigating a woman’s allegation that Polanski molested her when she was 10, in 1975. While the statute of limitations precludes ciiminal charges from being brought against Polanski on the new allegations, police could be able to use evidence from the new investigation to aid in other cases. California artist Marianne Barnard reported... Читать дальше...

The move would fulfill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promise to appoint an extractive industries' watchdog.

NEW YORK (AP) — Director Sebastian Lelio feels that "A Fantastic Woman" has gone beyond the cinematic experience with its social message, to a great extent thanks to the performance of its star, Daniela Vega. The film follows Marina, a transgender woman who, after the passing of her older lover, is mistreated by his family and the police officers investigating his death. It is Chile's selection for the Academy Awards and on Monday was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the best foreign film category. Читать дальше...

Let go by the Cubs, Rick Renteria is bouncing back nicely as he settles into his second year as manager of the rebuilding White Sox.