Новости за 25.02.2018

Fred Barnes, Weekly Standard
For decades, Republicans have been stuck with the epithet the stupid party, and they've often deserved it. But there's been a switch in the Trump era. Democrats now are the stupid party.They've adopted several of the foolhardy habits of Republicansâ??for instance, the government shutdown. It's an act of political masochism. History is consistent on this. Those who shut Washington down fail to achieve their goals.Despite this losing streak, Democrats decided on a shutdown... Читать дальше...

Kansas coach Bill Self has signed some of the nation's top-rated players during his tenure in Lawrence, allowing him to restock the roster instead of rebuilding. Signing one-and-done players comes with a price: Constant roster turnover. It hasn't mattered to Self and the Jayhawks. No matter who they have on the floor, they find a way to win the Big 12 title. The count is 14 straight after Saturday's win over No. 6 Texas Tech clinched at least a share of the title, leaving No. 8 Kansas alone for longest streak in NCAA history. Читать дальше...

Having watched the Gunners lose 3-0 to Manchester City at Wembley, the former Manchester United defender branded Arsene Wenger's side "a disgrace"

Nick Ahmed wasn't able to enjoy the Diamondbacks' ride to the playoffs in 20117, but he's ready to get there this year as their starting shortstop.

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — Wind, snow, ice or shine, the Winter Games had its share of golden moments that will forever be etched in Olympic lore. The American men's so-called Miracurl on Ice. Alina Zagitova. Ester Ledecka. Chloe Kim. The U.S. women's hockey team. There were also several not-so-spectacular performances in South Korea — and will be equally as memorable. Russian doping. Jocelyne Larocque. Shani Davis. The U.S. men's Alpine team. Here's a look at the oohs and ughs of the Pyeongchang Games... Читать дальше...

First final nerves? Not for Frances Tiafoe. The 20-year-old American coasted to his first ATP World Tour title on Sunday, beating German Peter Gojowczyk of Germany 6-1, 6-4 at the Delray Beach Open. Tiafoe becomes the youngest American to win an ATP World Tour title since 19-year-old Andy Roddick at 2002 Houston, and his maiden crown caps off the best two weeks of his career.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The death toll rose to at least five on Sunday after severe thunderstorms swept through the central U.S., spawning a tornado that flattened homes, gale force winds and widespread flooding from the Upper Midwest to Appalachia. The system that stretched from Texas to the Canadian Maritime provinces had prompted several emergency declarations even before the dangerous storms arrived. In southwestern Michigan, the body of a 48-year-old man was found floating in floodwaters Sunday in Kalamazoo, city Public Safety Lt. Читать дальше...

The Szechuan sauce that became a pop-culture sensation is returning to McDonald's on Monday – this time in larger supplies

Drummond has SKILLS.

I’d like you to say a loving farewell to Andre Drummond, center, gone from this world too soon. He has been replaced by Andre Drummond, point guard, with handles like you’ve never seen and who will roast your favorite star while making a fast break look easy.

Please, look and see:

Andre Drummond with the HANDLES!!!

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Yes, that’s Drummond poking the ball free from Kemba Walker... Читать дальше...

LONDON -- Pep Guardiola was delighted to land his first trophy at Manchester City after winning the Carabao Cup with a comfortable <a

The Timberwolves say further updates on Butler's progress will be issued as he begins rehabilitation.

• Rep. Adam Schiff offered a simple explanation for why the main argument of the controversial memo authored by Rep. Devin Nunes doesn't make sense.
• Schiff argued that warrants frequently utilize unverified information as probable cause to launch an investigation.
• President Donald Trump released Schiff's rebuttal memo to Nunes' memo on Saturday.

The ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Adam Schiff explained why the GOP memo's central claim ... Читать дальше...

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker praised the Macedonian government's reform efforts during his February 25 visit to the country. "You are on the right track," the top EU official said at a joint news conference with Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev in Skopje, adding: "If you continue with the reforms for a few more months from now, you will allow the [European] Commission to address to the [European] Council an invitation to start [EU] accession negotiations." (RFE/RL's Balkan... Читать дальше...

Ex-Sprinter Usain Bolt hat nach eigenen Angaben seinen ersten Vertrag bei einem Fußball-Verein unterzeichnet. "Ich habe gerade bei einer Fußball-Mannschaft unterschrieben. Finde am Dienstag, dem 27. Februar, heraus, bei welcher", erklärte der 31-jährige Jamaikaner in einem am Sonntag auf seiner Facebook-Seite veröffentlichten Video.

Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger get into a touchline altercation after Sergio Aguero's opener for Man City in the Carabao Cup final. Carabao Cup Final: Sergio Aguero (19') Arsenal 0-1 Man City Arsenal were hammered 3-0 by Manchester City in the third League Cup final defeat of Arsene Wenger's reign. The other two were at least close. In this match, Arsenal were comprehensively outclassed by a City side that didn't even need to find their top gear. Goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva left Arsenal adrift... Читать дальше...

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on the law enforcement response after a deadly school shooting in Florida (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Thousands of students and their parents are returning to a Florida high school to find out what will happen when they return to school on Wednesday. The meeting Sunday with teachers and administrators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is expected to last a couple of hours. Junior Sebastian Pena said before going in that he was looking forward to seeing his friends and teachers again. Читать дальше...

Frustrated by the media’s polarizing coverage following the Parkland shooting, Andrew Pollack, the father of Meadow Pollack who was shot dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, slammed Fox News’ Chris Wallace for focusing on gun control instead of school safety.  Via the Washington Examiner: “It’s not going to be fixed because I just heard […]

Chrissy Teigen is getting real about her battle with postpartum depression — and the possibility of experiencing it again after she gives birth to her son.

Sussex Womens captain Georgia Adams has ‘every faith’ in her squad to get them back into Division One.

Relaxed? Ambitious? Or straight-up sexy?

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Jasper Stuyven (Trek-Segafredo) has a special relationship with Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne. His grandparents hail from Kuurne, and he managed to win the race with a surprising solo move as a 23-year-old rider in 2016.

[Cross-posted to Front Porch Republic]

Caroline Fraser's wonderful Prairie Fires is many things. Primarily it's a biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the justly famous Little House books, and her daughter Rose Wilder Lane. But it's also an impressionistic study of several key moments in the history of the United States, from the 1870s through the 1940s. And it includes multiple extended observations regarding agricultural economics, environmental science, women's issues in pre-WWII America... Читать дальше...