Новости за 27.02.2018

Because it apparently was not enough for the Big Ten to include Rutgers and Maryland in an obvious money grab, the conference also will be playing the league tournament a week early in the Big Ten hotbed of New York, where a regular-season game between Minnesota and Ohio State earlier this season filled less than 20 percent of Madison Square Garden’s seats.

Russia is acting as "both arsonist and firefighter" in Syria, where it claims it wants to settle the civil war even as it stokes the conflict, a top US general said Tuesday. General Joe Votel, who heads the US military's Central Command (Centcom), blasted Moscow for its role in Syria's seven-year-old war that in recent weeks has morphed in unexpected ways -- including an incident that saw apparent Russian mercenaries killed after they attacked US advisors and Kurdish forces. "Diplomatically and militarily... Читать дальше...

Grayson Mitchell, who was Mayor Harold Washington's press secretary, serving during his campaign, election and "Council Wars," has died at 67.

Life comes at you fast.

If it’s wrong to laugh at this, I don’t want to be right.

That is how you defense

I’ll admit, I feel bad for laughing at this Lazio defender getting absolutely drilled in the face during the Europa league last week — but only a little. By all accounts Patric appears to be okay after taking a monster shot to the face from Steaua’s Romario Benzar.

I mean ... on the plus side he stopped the goal, right.

*record scratch* *freeze frame* This is me. Читать дальше...

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) handed down a $205,000 fine to Jon Jones today, who still faces further sanction from the United States Anti-doping Agency.

Barcelona (dpa) - Eine Woche vor dem Rückspiel in der Champions League bei Paris Saint-Germain hat Real Madrid in der Primera Division mit einer B-Elf bei Espanyol Barcelona mit 0:1 (0:0) verloren. Den entscheidenden Treffer erzielte Gerard in der dritten Minute der Nachspielzeit. Real-Trainer Zinedine Zidane schonte am Dienstag Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Stürmer Karim Benzema wurde erst in der zweiten Halbzeit eingewechselt. Der verletzte deutsche Nationalspieler Toni Kroos fehlte wie sein angeschlagener brasilianischer Kollege Marcelo. Читать дальше...

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• White House communications director Hope Hicks testified before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, and like former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, refused to answer questions about her time on President Donald Trump's transition team and in the White House.
• Hicks is a hugely important witness due to her closeness to the president and her proximity to several important events that are of interest in the Russia investigation.
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The State Department announced today that seven ISIS-affiliated groups have been designated as terrorist organizations.

Underscoring the so-called caliphate’s growth outside of Iraq and Syria, the move targets ISIS affiliates in Bangladesh, Egypt, the Philippines, Somalia, Tunisia and West Africa.

In addition, two of Abu Bakr al Baghdadi’s loyalists in Africa were named specially designated global terrorists. One of the jihadists, Mahad Moalim, is the deputy leader of the upstart ISIS group in Somalia. Читать дальше...

The US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, on Tuesday heaped fulsome praise on Honduras for being one of a few countries that backed the controversial US decision to its embassy to Jerusalem.

When international man of cake-tossing and crowd surfing, Steve Aoki, popped up from inside his traveling entourage’s huddle to become the first DJ to appear on the decks at Omnia Dayclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, he greeted an invited crowd of 600 VIP’s with a bilingual salute: “I’m Esteban Aoki!”

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Family members of people killed in a South Florida school shooting gave emotional testimony Tuesday during a legislative hearing to discuss passing a bill that would allow for armed teachers and raise the age limit to buy rifles. Max Schachter, father of 14-year-old victim Alex Schachter who died Feb. 14 at his high school, said the bill the House committee eventually approved doesn't go far enough — but could have saved his son. "If we would have had these measures in place... Читать дальше...

INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL Scouting Combine has plenty of functions, from the college players trying to impress NFL teams to agents and teams getting together to discuss free agents. It also gives us a chance to hear from team decision makers. Both Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles are scheduled to...

Five months after a large earthquake shook Mexico City, the capital is better prepared to deal with future tremors and is focused on tightening up building codes and improving its emergency response, said Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera. Improving air quality in the city of over 21 million people and securing enough water to supply the population remain chronic problems, he said, as do cleaning up dirty industries and switching to greener energy supplies. "It's a city that has to become more resilient... Читать дальше...

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• A mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has ignited a wave of protests against the National Rifle Association (NRA).
• The father of a student survivor launched a petition for Amazon to drop the NRA TV station from its streaming options on Saturday. 
• On Tuesday, the petition surpassed 200,000 signatures, meaning it will now go to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Some signees are threatening to cancel their Amazon Prime memberships.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — One part of Jon Jones’ doping sanctions have been decided.

Traveling by bus or train can be an economical way to get from city to city.

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Every year, many couples go to Disney World on vacation. Although going to the parks day in and day out may be ideal for some couples, others may need some date ideas to lead the way.

My boyfriend, Louis, and I have been together for two years. Although I’m a huge Disney fanatic and could spend every second in the parks, Louis doesn't feel the same way. And that’s completely okay.

We've managed to have four successful trips (and counting) to Disney World... Читать дальше...

Swim Workout Name: National Polar Bear DayAuthor: Marcella MacDonald      &...

It's "the most sophisticated weather forecast technology ever flown in space," NOAA says.

MALE, Maldives (AP) — Maldives state health minister Dunya Maumoon resigned Tuesday in an apparent protest against the arrest of her father, former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, while appealing to the international community to help the Maldivian people overcome the weeks-long political crisis in the Indian Ocean archipelago. Dunya is also the niece of current President Yameen Abdul Gayoom, who earlier this month declared a state of emergency in a bid to strengthen his powers after the country's... Читать дальше...

MALE, Maldives (AP) — Maldives state health minister Dunya Maumoon resigned Tuesday in an apparent protest against the arrest of her father, former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, while appealing to the international community to help the Maldivian people overcome the weeks-long political crisis in the Indian Ocean archipelago. Dunya is also the niece of current President Yameen Abdul Gayoom, who earlier this month declared a state of emergency in a bid to strengthen his powers after the country's... Читать дальше...

This camouflage looks strange now. But it had a purpose.

Camouflage is usually about blending in, but some of the most unusual camouflage during World War I wasn’t designed to do that.

Dazzle camouflage was a popular camouflage method, as the above video shows. Instead of attempting to hide a ship, the goal was to conceal the ship’s course through flashy misdirection. These colorful ships had artistically adventurous patterns that, due to the limitations of U-boat periscopes and torpedoes... Читать дальше...

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With "Black Panther" breaking records and making box office history last week, it's always good to remember that for every amazing movie there's a flop or two waiting to happen.

From critically panned movies like "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" to beloved cult classics like "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen," these movies just could not find their audience — and cost their studios exorbitant amounts of money.

Keep scrolling to find out if you remember... Читать дальше...

A South Toledo man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute pleaded guilty Tuesday to bribery for paying someone to get a concealed-carry permit in his name.