Новости за 20.02.2018

A new poll by Quinnipiac University published Tuesday found that a stunning majority of Americans are in favor of more stringent gun laws. A whopping 97 percent of all respondents said they were in favor of universal background checks on all gun purchases, while 67 percent of all respondents said they were in favor of banning sales of assault weapons.

On Tuesday, Alex Van Der Zwaan, a lawyer who helped produce a report at Manafort’s behest, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.

The U.S. indictment centred on a Russian troll farm only scratches the surface of the St. Petersburg agency that allegedly produced online content to sway the 2016 presidential election - and glosses over how unconvincing some of its stunts could be.

Google Chrome's Android app just got a small but extremely helpful update that makes it much easier to share links.

Migrant Justice says agent waited outside Franklin County health center before apprehending Mexican-born farm worker. Federal agency disputes claim.

That we know of.

Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team has either indicted or gotten guilty pleas from 19 people and three companies so far — with most of those being announced just in the past week.

That group is composed of four former Trump advisers, 13 Russian nationals, three Russian companies, one California man, and one London-based lawyer. Four of these people have already pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with Mueller’s probe, with the latest being lawyer Alex van der Zwaan. Читать дальше...

On Tuesday, a Malaysian court announced that one of its citizens will be jailed for a month for publishing a caricature of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak looking like a clown in 2016.

Very bored and can't sleep.  I didn't find a thread like this (though there's likely to be one with this group), so I thought what a good time to revel in Sabres past glory.  With all the uninspiring players on the team now, I thought I'd give my picks on the best All-Time Sabres line up.  I've been watching since 1970, so I've seen them all.  There were some really good times.

The NCAA announced Tuesday Louisville would have to vacate 123 wins, including the 2013 title. By Tuesday afternoon, the banner had disappeared.

Quick-Step Floors will head into the opening Belgian weekend with strong but flexible rosters for Saturday's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Sunday's Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks to ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti about his hopes of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups being able to change any negative perceptions of both Russia and Qatar. Fox Sports will air 38 of the 64 games of the 2018 World Cup on network television in the United States. The tournament opener between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia will air on Fox at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 14, and all but two matchdays will feature at least one game on Fox. The other 26 games will all be shown on Fox's cable channel FS1... Читать дальше...

The sailing season for the Brig Niagara won't start until spring, but maintenance work continues all winter long.

Albany The Siena men's basketball team has no seniors, but will have a Senior Night ceremony before Wednesday night's game against Fairfield at Times Union Center. The Saints will honor one player, redshirt junior guard Kadeem Smithen, who could end up returning next season. It if sounds confusing, not everything is clear-cut when talking about 18-to-22 year-old college players who are trying to decide their future while Siena tries to rebuild for next season. Smithen, a Toronto-area native, didn't... Читать дальше...

Gap says Jeff Kirwan, who helmed its namesake business is stepping down and the fashion retailer is looking for a replacement.

KFC workers were accused of “smuggling” raw chicken into one of the chain’s restaurants in the United Kingdom during a massive poultry shortage that has left hundreds of locations closed in the region. A video surfaced over the weekend that appeared to show two workers taking in six “bulging and gloopy shaped” black bags into...

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The US Marine Corps sent a massive amount of Marines to Thailand for the annual Cobra Gold military drill, an exercise that has been held in Thailand almost every year since 1982.

The exercise was originally intended to strengthen relations between the US and its oldest ally in South East Asia, but has since turned into a drill for multiple nations in the region. This year, 11,075 personnel from 29 countries will participate.

The US nearly doubled... Читать дальше...

A deal between the supermarket chain and Rite Aid would create a company with potential annual revenue of $83 billion, the companies say

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• Jessica Springsteen is the daughter of rock-and-roll artist Bruce Springsteen.

• The 26-year-old began riding horses at a young age, and has become a top equestrian.

• She reportedly has her eyes set on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

You might say that Jessica Springsteen was born to ride.

The only daughter and middle child of rock-and-roll legend Bruce and his wife Patti Scialfa — who are worth around $75 million, according to Forbes — has been riding horses from an early age. Читать дальше...

A man being held at the police headquarters lock-up was hospitalised on Wednesday evening after he tried to hurt himself. The police said the man, a Libyan, was arrested on Monday following an incident in Paceville. He started arguing with the officers who were keeping watch and banged his head against the cell gate. As assistance was called, he tried to cause himself further injuries by attempting to tie his trousers around his neck. Timely intervention by the police saved the man from further injuries.

Craig Burley and Ross Dyer go head to head in predicting the outcomes of Bayern-Besiktas, Chelsea-Barca, Sevilla-Man United and Shakhtar-Roma. Check out the key stats and big stories before Sevilla and Manchester United square off in the last 16 of the Champions League. When Sevilla play Manchester United in the Champions League last-16 fixture Wednesday night, the Andalusians' star Pablo Sarabia will not only meet the side that considered signing him twice in the past. He is also about... Читать дальше...

While frequent fliers already fear sitting near toddlers or an unruly child eager to kick a chair, they can now add to their long list of terrifying scenarios the possibility of sitting near a passenger hell-bent on using an AC vent to air out their laundry.

Anti-fur protesters are pelting London fashion week attendees with their cause. Last week, topless PETA members, who’d painted the phrase “wear your own skin” across their bodies, staged a flash mob to support animal rights and promote veganism in fashion. Then, this past weekend, a passionate campaigner from UK nonprofit animal-rights organization Surge sprang onto...

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It took until the start of the Florida swing — seven tournaments — for a PGA Tour event in 2018 to not feature at least one of the top three players in the world. Not that anyone cares at the Honda Classic. Tiger Woods is playing. Woods has picked up a new nickname in golfing circles during his return to golf: The Needle. He doesn't just move it. He is it. Television can't (and shouldn't) keep the camera off him. He was on the opposite end of the course at Torrey Pines... Читать дальше...