Новости за 12.01.2017

A 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl raped, tortured and killed at her adoptive mother’s home had been abused or neglected in at least three homes during her short life. A lawyer for Grace Packer’s birth parents told The Associated Press they lost custody of the toddler over allegations that other adults were sexually abusing their young children.

President-elect Trump's nominee for secretary of state, former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, is under scrutiny Wednesday over his ties to Russia.

In the “Musical Motel Property Bingo” episode of 'Life in Pieces' airing Thursday, Jen’s giddy to realize she now has a partner with whom to mock her in-laws’ quirky ways.

A father and son allegedly connected with an online threat made against the Laguna Beach City Council have been arrested, police said Wednesday.

A weekly roundup of must-hear music from The Times’ music staff. This week’s picks include some twang from Dale & Ray as well as a teen pop musician transitioning into adulthood and the latest surprise release from the late, great David Bowie. 

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals filed a complaint with federal authorities last month alleging a prominent animal training and handling firm mistreated animals housed in its 5-acre facility.

Fierce Islamic State counterattacks have killed and injured hundreds of Iraqi troops and inflicted considerable damage to Iraqi military equipment. The U.S.-led coalition bombed the bridges spanning the Tigris River connecting Mosul’s east and west in November in an effort to stop the flow of car bombs to Iraqi frontline positions in the eastern half of the city. Shaghati, the top commander of Iraq’s special forces and the commander of Iraq’s Joint Military Operation said that while many forces are participating in the Mosul fight... Читать дальше...

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has named a 26-year veteran officer as the new chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. New Chief Bryan Roach ascends from the position of assistant chief of administration. In that role, he led a streamlining of department processes and cost-cutting. He also has served for the last six

By Mike Hembree, NASCAR Wire Service
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- Calling at least a temporary halt to a career he described as "living a dream," Carl Edwards confirmed Wednesday his decision to step away from driving race cars to pursue what he described as other adventures.

Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News
A molecule produced in the digestion of red meat, eggs and dairy products is linked to an increased risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, researchers say.

MINNEAPOLIS — Right-handers right-handers Ryan Vogelsong and Nick Tepesch have agreed to minor league contracts with the Minnesota Twins, adding two veterans to the competition for spots in a rotation that was among the major leagues’ worst last season. Tepesch made 39 starts for Texas with a 4.56 ERA during the 2013-14 seasons before trouble

Ben Hooper
PASADENA, Md., Jan. 11 (UPI) -- A yacht for sale in Maryland "needs some TLC" but is drawing extra attention due to a major selling point -- a memorable appearance in the movie "Caddyshack."

With more designers withholding pre-fall images to the press, magazines are tweaking their editorial strategies.

With more designers withholding pre-fall images to the press, magazines are tweaking their editorial strategies.

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new concept to help you clean your windshields and see at the same time.

U.S. stocks rebounded to close higher Wednesday following President-elect Donald Trump's press conference, with the Nasdaq notching its fifth straight record close in a row. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 98.75 points, or 0.5%, to finish at 19,954.28, after coming within 27 points of the 20,000 mark, led by gains in Merck & Co. and International Business Machines Corp. . The S&P 500 index closed up 6.42 points, or 0.3%, at 2,275.32, a few points short of a new record with the... Читать дальше...

Daniel Uria
GIRONA, Spain, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- A pair of Vietnamese circus performers showed off their exceptional balance by climbing a set of stairs while one balanced the other on his head.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Right-handers right-handers Ryan Vogelsong and Nick Tepesch have agreed to minor league contracts with the Minnesota Twins, adding two veterans to the competition for spots in a rotation that was among the major leagues' worst last season.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Right-handers right-handers Ryan Vogelsong and Nick Tepesch have agreed to minor league contracts with the Minnesota Twins, adding two veterans to the competition for spots in a rotation that was among the major leagues' worst last season.

By Guy Curtright, The Sports Xchange
ATLANTA -- In the only previous playoff meeting between Atlanta and Seattle, Matt Ryan threw one more touchdown pass than Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and the Falcons overcame squandering a big lead to win on a late field goal by Matt Bryant.

City of Cupertino

Last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly told Apple employees that the company planned to start moving into its new $5 billion Campus 2 in January, 2017. 

But right now, the campus is still a work in progress. Although landscaping and interior work has started, there's still a lot to do, as shown in a new drone video from photographer Matthew Roberts filmed on Monday. 

Since Northern California has seen a lot of rain since last Saturday, lots of Apple's beautiful dirt piles have turned into mud. Читать дальше...

The recently opened Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. -- which has turned into a symbol of the president-elect's potential business conflicts -- is back in the spotlight.

Donald Trump is known as a man of expensive taste. But the man himself costs quite a bit -- $37.4 million, to be exact. That’s how much the city of New York is shelling out to provide security around Trump Tower until his inauguration next week, said New York Police Department officials at a City Council hearing Tuesday night.