Новости за 13.12.2017

Pundits of every political persuasion decry corporate lobbying in Washington, and a major tax bill is a great opportunity for businesses to gain benefits if they convince members of Congress to help them out. However, battles over tax provisions are sometimes not what they appear on the surface.

"If this happens, local snowfall amounts of 30 cm or more are possible in the region, including the City of London."

All football clubs have issues, all managers are one-eyed, all those who take money from the game are keen to protect their own interests but the sheer amount of bare-faced lying in football really does my swede in tbh. It's so prevalent that for someone to tell the truth (or at least their version of it) they have to do it anonymously or in 'an explosive tell-all' autobiography written well after they've left the game. I don't really understand how or why fans can remain loyal to a sport that constantly bullshits them.

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• Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore's spokesperson said Moore "probably" believes homosexual conduct should be illegal.
• Moore is running in a special election taking place Tuesday to fill the Senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
• Crockett argued that the US should return to "moral law," and this is not the first time Moore has endorsed criminalizing homosexual conduct. 

Roy Moore's spokesperson was asked Tuesday... Читать дальше...

The settlement agreement shortchanges motorists to pay attorneys’ fees and gives recipients too short a time to cash refund checks, the lawyer said.

Cuba has told senior U.S. officials during talks on migration in Havana that the U.S. decision to suspend visa processing at its embassy on the island was "seriously hampering" family relations and other people exchanges. Relations between the former Cold War foes became strained after Donald Trump became the U.S. president, partly reversing the thaw seen during Barack Obama's presidency. In September, after allegations of incidents affecting the health of its diplomats in Havana, the U.S. administration... Читать дальше...

The first season of Netflix’s The Punisher arrived at an awkward time in America’s history with gun violence, but that isn’t stopping the streaming service from bringing it back for a second season. Netflix made the announcement today in a post on the show’s Facebook page, simply noting that “Season 2 is coming.” The Marvel series follows Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal), who takes the law into his own hands — along with a whole lot of guns.

Craig Levein hopes Hearts have finally turned the corner after Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over Dundee at Tynecastle Park stretched their unbeaten run to five matches.

DERBY, Conn. — Connecticut police say a man threw another man 45 feet off a bridge because he intervened in an argument between the suspect and his girlfriend. Shelton police charged Gregory Rottjer with attempted murder in connection with the Thanksgiving morning encounter that left the victim seriously injured. He faces arraignment Tuesday. Rottjer’s friend...

Last month, colleges were ordered to refund the tuition money for any student who felt unable to complete the condensed semester.

Roy Hodgson hailed Crystal Palace's character after their late win against Watford, but acknowledged there is still a lot of work to do to secure Premier League survival. The Eagles extended an unbeaten run to six matches in dramatic circumstances as goals in the 89th and 92nd minutes from Bakary Sako and James McArthur respectively turned around a one-goal deficit. While the result lifted Hodgson's side out of the bottom three, the Palace boss is not getting carried away by their progress. "It... Читать дальше...

The images of race horses killed while trapped in their stalls during the California wildfires have celebrity animal rights advocates losing sleep and wondering how they can prevent tragedy from striking again. Soap star and Los Angeles horse owner Tracy Melchior said she’s been glued to her television since the fires, which began a week...

A year after Konrad Reuland’s far-too-early passing, the former Stanford tight end continues to live on in the heartbeat of a fellow athlete, the memories of his family and friends, and in the indomitable spirit of a young girl.

Former NHL star Luc Robitaille’s wife said President Trump once became “aggressive” while propositioning her in a Madison Square Garden elevator. Stacia Robitaille said she encountered the real estate mogul in Madison Square Garden while her husband was playing for the Rangers. “I was once on a elevator alone with @realDonaldTrump (& a man w/him)...

The United States continuing to maintain a military presence in Syria will increase the odds of clashes with President Bashar Assad and remaining Russian forces, former foreign policy adviser to Senate Republican leaders Jim Jatras told Sputnik on Tuesday.

Borussia Dortmund has finally ended its winless streak in the Bundesliga by beating Mainz 2-0 in Peter Stoeger's first game in charge

Peterborough United manager Grant McCann praised a five-star, five-goal performance from his players tonight (December 12), but immediately claimed they are capable of much more.

After program co-head exited amid sexual harassment accusations, co-director Fern Orenstein has exited the CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase as the program takes on new leadership for the 2018 season.

"We have to think about the Vancouver market and the Kelowna market but we also need to think about the Halifax market and the, you know, the Timmins market."

Phrank Shaibu, writes on the recent rumours trailing former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, after his defection from the ruling APC to the main opposition PDP.

Rare is the fantasy owner who breezes through the season without having to overcome injuries. It’s a part of the game — real football, of course, and the fantasy game we love to play. Some injuries hurt more than others: David Johnson’s broken wrist in Week 1 and Aaron Rodgers’ collarbone injury five weeks later leap to mind. But losing one or more of your studs at playoff time can prove critical to your title chances. Nobody knows that better than owners of Alvin Kamara... Читать дальше...

The “powerful evidence” in the case of the so-called Englewood Four case isn’t where the Chicago’s major police union thinks it is.

• ‘It’s not needed at the moment because of the position we were in’ • Allardyce returning to Newcastle to face old foe Rafael BenítezSam Allardyce has cancelled Everton’s Christmas party after telling his players their form this season is no cause for celebration. Everton are unbeaten in three matches in all competitions under their new manager, four in total, with the sense of crisis that preceded his appointment eased by a rise to 10th in the Premier League.The manager believes Everton have turned... Читать дальше...

• Manager left in limbo by stalled takeover talks at St James’ Park• Newcastle face Everton having taken one point from seven gamesRafael Benítez does not know how much money, if any, he will be allowed to spend during next month’s transfer window and is pressing for clarity, preferably by the weekend.“It’s always helpful if you have information,” said Newcastle United’s manager, whose struggling side have collected only one point from their last seven games and face a tough test against Sam Allardyce’s... Читать дальше...