Новости за 14.11.2016

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Georgia father found guilty of murder in 2014 death of toddler son left inside hot car.

Undocumented immigrants didn’t have a vote or a voice at the ballot box on Election Day, so many have turned to social media to speak out. 

President-elect Donald Trump has a long history of making sexist, disparaging remarks about women. It should come as no surprise that he has elevated to one of his closest advisers a man who was accused of physically assaulting his wife.

The Chargers have made heavy use of the injured reserve list this season and it looks like they’ll be making use of it again after Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins. According to multiple reports, defensive tackle Brandon Mebane tore his biceps in the game and will miss the rest of the season as a result…

A performance in Beijing of “The Long March,” a new opera that celebrates the early days of the Chinese Communist Party.

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The last thing Snap Inc. wants is for its new Spectacles to become the next Google Glass.

Google released Glass in 2013 to much fanfare in the tech industry. Some thought the head-mounted display, which projected information like phone notifications and the weather over a glasses lense, would usher in the future of augmented reality computing.

That didn't happen. Google Glass was a complete flop. Those who wore them were called "Glassholes." Google never iterated past a $1,500 developer prototype... Читать дальше...

QAYARA, Iraq (AP) — On the main shopping street of the town of Qayara, murals put up by the Islamic State group that told people how to dress and behave have been hastily painted over. New signs touting nationalism and…

Aaron Ybarra, 29, is charged with pre-meditated first-degree murder and other charges for a shooting rampage at Seattle Pacific University that killed freshman Paul Lee, 19, of Portland. During closing arguments, King County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kristin Richardson said Ybarra never mentioned God, Satan or Lucifer directing him to carry out the rampage until months after the shootings, KING-TV in Seattle reported. Ybarra's defense attorney, Ramona Brandes, countered Monday that Ybarra... Читать дальше...

The Kardashian clan might be getting serious about taking a step back from social media. Kendall Jenner's Instagram account vanished over the...

Donald Trump's threat to tear up the Iran nuclear deal creates risks for oil firms eager to develop Iran's oil and gas fields.

BALTIMORE (AP) — The nation's Roman Catholic bishops on Monday urged President-elect Donald Trump to adopt humane policies toward immigrants and refugees, as church leaders begin navigating what will likely be a complex relationship with the new administration.

President Barack Obama expected to receive questions about President-elect Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and America’s reaction

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NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- L-3 Communications has signed a $208 million contract to deliver soldier modernization technology to the Australian army.

As figures show dementia is now the leading cause of death in England and Wales, one woman recounts the "distressing" way the condition affected her late mother.

PITTSBURGH — As a general rule, Pittsburgh kicker Chris Blewitt tries to steer clear of social media. He logs onto Facebook only occasionally, joking he likes something every couple of months so people know he’s still alive. Twitter is pretty much out. Consider it an act of self-preservation to avoid the all-too-convenient puns that pop up whenever one of his kicks sails wide of the mark.

BRUSSELS (AP) — Top EU diplomats called Monday for more robust European defense and a greater European voice in world affairs as Donald Trump — whose isolationist, protectionist promises have worried many in Europe — prepares to assume the U.S.…

After an indulgent holiday meal or a satisfying cheat day snack, your stomach may just need a little assistance when it comes to reducing the belly discomfort and improving digestion.

Even though Hillary Clinton is still holding a small lead against Donald Trump in the US election popular vote, and the latter’s win is clearly due to the country’s reliance on the controversial Electoral College system, the president-elect maintains that he disagrees with it.

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Samsung announced that it will give away cash prizes of $10,000 if their apps become one of the top 100 most downloaded apps on its Tizen mobile platform.

Altogether, Samsung will be handing out a total of $1 million in cash prizes from February through September of next year through the Tizen Mobile App Incentive Program, according to VentureBeat. Читать дальше...

Defending national champion Stanford was the only Bay Area men’s soccer team to receive an invitation to the NCAA Tournament when the bracket was announced Monday. The Cardinal, who will make their fourth straight tournament appearance, earned the No. 5 seed and received a first-round bye in the 48-team event. The Cardinal, who won the program's first national title in its 100-plus year history last year, will attempt to become the first back-to-back NCAA champions since Indiana in 2003-04.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — About 2,000 people who were illegally jailed in a St. Louis suburb are eligible to share in a lawsuit settlement, but less than a quarter of them have come forward despite a fast-approaching deadline, advocates said…

The midfielder's exit opens the door for the Eastern Conference side to add another experienced option this offseason.

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There may be yet another reason to try and get a good night's sleep: New research ties poor sleep to a higher odds for a dangerous irregular heartbeat.