Новости за 28.08.2017

Tucked like a jewel into the mighty Himalayas, the mountain kingdom of Bhutan has rarely commanded the world’s gaze, its hillside monasteries and emerald valleys long known only to select travelers seeking adventure or enlightenment.

In a classic Washington news dump, the White House announced Friday night that President Trump had pardoned controversial ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose crusade against illegal immigration in Maricopa County, Ariz., led to racial profiling and a criminal contempt conviction. Since then, some pundits...

Someone new is saying aloha to a Hawaiian ranch-style home previously owned by former football great Terry Bradshaw. The home, set on the Kohala Coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Big Island, recently sold for $1.43 million.

To the editor: There is a collateral benefit to the horrendous, devastating storm in Texas. This should be appreciated by President Trump on Tuesday when he visits the affected areas. (“In Houston, pleas for help go out over social media: ‘Please send help. 911 is not responding,’” Aug. 27)

Promoting the wares of others might have helped Arielle Charnas of Something Navy become one of the most sought-after bloggers in the space but now she’s ready to unveil apparel and accessories of her own.

To the editor: I read with dismay, but not surprise, that President Trump had pardoned Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Ariz. (“Trump sends message with Arpaio pardon: The federal government expects local help enforcing immigration laws,” Aug. 26)

The woman whose debut at last year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show set social media abuzz is set to return to the catwalk again: Bella will be back.

Since Hurricane Harvey reached land in Texas, the ensuing flooding has forced the delay or cancellation of almost 11,000 flights across the U.S., mostly in hardest-hit Houston and nearby airports.

For more than a decade and a half, Los Angeles has banned the sale of “ultracompact” guns, which lawmakers feared could be more easily hidden by criminals.

From the Met Gala alongside Gabriela Hearst to Dior's Los Angeles cruise show, Dern has emerged as one of the most interesting women to watch on the red carpet; a look at her year in fashion.

Amazon.com Inc. completed its $13.7-billion purchase of Whole Foods Market Inc. on Monday and immediately slashed prices by up to 43% for some of the grocery chain’s bestselling products.

A stellar example of the architecture of Gerard R. Colcord is on the market in Bel-Air for $15.999 million. Once the home of actors Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, the richly detailed house was inspired by medieval churches in England.

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Monday, Aug. 28, and here’s what’s happening across California:

The death toll from Tropical Storm Harvey rose as Houston and a wide swath of Texas face record rains and catastrophic flooding. Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today:

Should the Los Angeles Unified School District oversee the education of the city’s disadvantaged students? Or are those students better off when others step in to do the job?

New York real estate magnate Robert Durst — who is accused in the execution-style killing of his best friend — is due to appear in a Los Angeles court Monday for a hearing during which several witnesses, including his high school classmate turned personal attorney, are scheduled to testify for...