Новости за 12.12.2016

The Gophers continue to load up on junior college offensive linemen. 330-pound Jimmie Taylor started his college career at Louisville.

ATLANTA (AP) — Media mogul Sumner Redstone's National Amusements is abandoning a proposal that CBS and Viacom reunite after a 10 year split.

Turkey now faces a two-pronged terrorist threat, one against the PKK and another against Islamic State

"Star Wars" lightsabers are a novel idea. They're lightweight, portable, and their laser-like beams can cut through just about anything. Unfortunately, the reality isn't so simple. Astrophysicist and "StarTalk Radio" host Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how the fictional blade would work in real life.

A two-headed calf was born on a farm in the Nigerian northern town of Guru, Kebbi state, causing panic and rumours about the end of the world among the locals.

Liberal Democrat Health spokesman, Norman Lamb, urges government action on the crisis in social care funding.

Top senators spoke with "CBS This Morning" in a joint interview

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Authorities say a CSX train struck a 2-year-old boy and his baby sitter who were walking on the tracks northeast of Tampa, Florida, killing the child.

Ryan Maass
DUSSELDORF, Germany, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The German legislature awarded Rheinmetall a $143 million contract to upgrade 90 Fox armored transport vehicles for the country's armed forces.

5 Comedians Whose Pro-Trump Jokes Have Rattled Entertainment Industry (Photos) Satirist and host of “The Dick Show” podcast, Masterson takes delight in making steam pour out of liberals’ ears by denigrating women, college students and of course Hillary Clinton. Sample line: “Do scientists really know what the temperature was in northeast Siberia in the year 802?” Burr has been the king of anti-politically correct comedians for years; he says he got grief for trying to explain Trump’s appeal on... Читать дальше...

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest wrapped Republicans and President-Elect Donald Trump in a Russian mantle this morning during his daily press conference.

Oskari Kettunen

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the results of its 2015 global rankings on student performance in mathematics, reading, and science, on the Program for International Student Assessment, or PISA.

Once again, the United States did poorly compared to other countries and territories, outranked by 38 countries in math, 24 in science, and 22 in reading.

The results are especially stark when looking at US student achievement compared to much poorer countries... Читать дальше...

President-elect Donald J. Trump being interviewed by Chris Wallace of “Fox News Sunday” at Trump Tower in New York on Saturday.

Yes, the pros are sometimes wrong. But by study and experience, and exposure to useful protocols, they offer experienced judgments that can save lives. President-elect Donald Trump is too self-satisfied to see this.

Shortly after Barry Jenkins awoke on Monday, he learned that “Moonlight” scored six Golden Globe nominations, more than any other movie except “La La Land,” which earned seven. After also nabbing a handful of critics’ prizes over the past few weeks, “Moonlight” has paved a clear path to the Oscars. 

No, you did not just wake up from a time warp: it’s actually mid-December right now – the season of gift-giving and more importantly, holiday parties! You thought you had time to find yourself the perfect dress didn’t you? And now you’re probably freaking out at the sight of all the RSVP’s and save-the-dates plastered all over your fridge. But don’t freak out because we compiled the ultimate dress guide to help you find your perfect holiday look – for every age and price point.

It's a good year to be John Travolta. The movie star's TV turn earned him a nomination at the 22nd Critics' Choice Awards for his portrayal of attorney Robert Shapiro in The...

Las Vegas strip clubs are no strangers to gimmicky promotions, and next month Little Darlings will feature a look-alike of future first lady Melania Trump. She will be dancing ...

He said, "Trump would have the power to reduce future purchases of the new-generation fighters if he decides to do so."

The AirPods, Apple’s wireless earphones, might be released right before Christmas, according to comments made by Apple journalist John Gruber reported by Apple Insider.

India were crowned champions of Test series against England after winning the 4th match in Mumbai which saw skipper Virat Kohli securing his career best 235.

Ramesh K C in suicide note alleged illegalities committed by Special Land Acquisition Officer Bheema Nayak and held him responsible for his death.

Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd has had a mediocre season on the field and now he’s landed in trouble off of it. The Scottsdale Police Department said, via ArizonaSports.com, that Floyd was arrested at 2:48 a.m. on Monday after being found asleep behind the wheel of his running car at an intersection in the Arizona…