Новости за 12.04.2016

When Platon first arrived at The New Yorker as a staff photographer, in 2008, the magazine was redoubling its editorial attention to the war in Iraq. The nation at the time was in the final stages of selecting Presidential candidates, and the economic downturn was the number-one concern for most voters. But, increasingly, Americans were objecting to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Soldiers were returning home wounded and psychologically damaged. Brave photojournalists, embedded with military units... Читать дальше...

Residents across Hennepin County got an early wake up call Tuesday morning when civil defense sirens sounded just after 6 a.m.

This fight appears to be a mismatch in favor of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. But as you know, looks can be deceiving. Canelo Alvarez V Amir Khan is not a mismatch. But it isn’t exactly even-money either. And here’s why I heavily favor Alvarez in this bout, based on some key numbers. 155. That is the amount […]

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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A 37-year-old Colorado man has been given one to three years in a Nebraska prison for stealing two all-terrain vehicles and a trailer from a sheriff's department.

Ben Hooper
HORTOLANDIA, Brazil, April 12 (UPI) -- A group of 149 daredevils tied to ropes jumped from a 98-foot bridge in Brazil to establish a world record for "rope jumping."

Investors recoil at negative rates in key test for Abenomics

Broadly speaking, the U.S. markets’ technical backdrop continues to support the bull case. Though each major benchmark has topped near well-defined resistance — including S&P 2,080, and Dow 17,800 — the early-April pullback has thus far inflicted limited damage.

Broadly speaking, the U.S. markets’ technical backdrop continues to support the bull case. Though each major benchmark has topped near well-defined resistance — including S&P 2,080, and Dow 17,800 — the early-April pullback has thus far inflicted limited damage.

"He's going to rule himself out and put this to rest once and for all," said a GOP aide familiar with Ryan's plans.

WASHINGTON - Most American voters say "meh" - at best - about the 2016 field of presidential candidates in both parties.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most American voters say "meh" — at best — about the 2016 field of presidential candidates in both parties. At least half of Americans say they would be disappointed or even angry if either of the front-runners — Donald Trump for the Republicans or Hillary Clinton for the Democrats — are nominated, the survey shows. About one-fifth of those surveyed say they'd either probably or definitely vote for a third-party candidate if Trump and Clinton are the nominees. Bruce Bertsch,... Читать дальше...

Miranda Kerr looks gorgeous in a long white coat while making her way through LAX airport on Monday afternoon (April 11) in Los Angeles. A few days earlier, the 32-year-old supermodel had a fun outing with fellow Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Miranda Kerr She took to her [...]

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GREEN BAY -- Contrary to overwhelming public opinion, the Packers have been active so far this offseason.

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - Southern University in Louisiana is planning a candlelight vigil Tuesday for two 19-year-old students who were shot and killed at a party outside an off-campus apartment complex.

Sujoy Ghosh’s changes Durgarani script into ‘Kahaani 2’

At just 19 years old, Desiigner (aka Sidney Selby III) has a hit on the Billboard charts, a recording deal with G.O.O.D. Music, and ample time with...

Rights for women have long been a contentious issue in Saudi Arabia, and recent comments by the country's most senior cleric Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin-Abdullah al-Sheikh have reignited protests surrounding the continued ban on female drivers.

LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. has to figure out how to stop a subscriber decline at ESPN and find a new CEO, but at least it looks like 2016 is shaping up to be the Year of the Mouse in China.

NASHVILLE, Indiana - A man accused of a hatchet attack against a high school exchange student from China has been found not mentally competent to stand trial for attempted murder.

Entertainer Jimmy Buffett says he's not canceling two North Carolina concerts even though he thinks the state enacted a "stupid law"...

DJ Khaled's inbox is looking like a laundry list of #NewDealAlerts. The We the Best CEO/Snapchat master/prolific hitmaker has been a hot...

Murray scratched out a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 win over French qualifier Pierre-Hugues Herbert.