Новости за 21.04.2016

– Former Nigerian president, Yakubu Gowon has called it quits with the private sector – Gowon has retired as the chairman of insurance firm, General Insurance Plc (IGI) – He has been replaced by former defence minister, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed Nigeria’s former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has retired from the boardroom […]

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In a stunning move, Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman is now a free agent, according to NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal.

The Panthers had placed the $13.9 million franchise tag on the 28-year-old cornerback at the start of free agency, but the two sides were negotiating a long-term deal.

Norman had a breakout season in 2015 with four interceptions, two of them returned for touchdowns, as he helped lead a strong Panthers defense to the Super Bowl.

Panthers GM Dave Gettleman released a statement... Читать дальше...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — There was a gleam that shone through the sorrowful tears in Jim Boeheim's eyes as he recalled the first time he saw Pearl Washington play.

GENEVA — As many as 500 people are feared dead after a shipwreck last week in the Mediterranean Sea, two international groups said Wednesday, describing survivors’ accounts of panicked passengers who desperately tried to stay afloat by jumping between vessels. The disaster happened in waters between Italy and Libya, based on accounts from 41 survivors who were rescued Saturday by a merchant ship, according to the U.N. refugee agency and the International Organization for Migration. The tragedy... Читать дальше...

The former Chicago Bulls coach is in contract talks with Wolves officials, who are also considering hiring Scott Layden as GM.

DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen, the U.S. government and private lawyers have reached a deal for the automaker to spend just over $1 billion to compensate owners of about 600,000 diesel-powered cars that cheat on emissions tests, including buyback offers to some owners, according to a person briefed on the matter. The "deal in principle" includes a maximum amount of spending, but the final details, like how much each owner would get, are still being worked out, according to the person, who asked not to... Читать дальше...

Khairuldeen Makhzoomi said all he really wants is a public apology from Southwest Airlines after he was kicked off one of their planes. The college student believes he was asked to leave his seat simply for speaking Arabic on the phone before takeoff.

A recent federal appeals court ruling is adding to mounting pressure on North Carolina to repeal a law criticized as "the most anti-LGBT bill in the country."

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It can seem like new health food fads pop up every week — fads that often fade as quickly as they appear.

Two gaining steam lately, though, may be worth a longer look: baobab and moringa.

Traditional fare in parts of Africa (and for moringa, Asia as well), these foods offer the potential not only to strengthen local economies, but to encourage conservation and carbon sequestration, too.

Time and again, when the world “discovers” a food previously consumed by a small pocket of the planet... Читать дальше...

The striped bass forage on young salmon, but it’s been protected for years

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - A force of 1,000 soldiers and police officers is being deployed to fight gangs in rural areas of El Salvador, the government said Wednesday.

Multiple charges have been filed against a man described as a "career criminal" who led authorities to a body believed to be that of a missing Florida priest, authorities said Wednesday

Iwan Rheon keeps it cool and casual as he makes his way inside the El Capitan Theatre to make an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday (April 19) in Los Angeles. The 30-year-old actor was joined by his Game of Thrones co-stars Alfie Allen and Michael McElhatton as they talked about working together and [...]

Border agents are identifying and detaining more people with outstanding arrest warrants at Canadian border crossings after making changes to the way travellers are checked for security risks.

A judge has finalized Gwen Stefani's divorce from rocker Gavin Rossdale. A Los Angeles judge finalized the couple's divorce on April 8 after...

The White House moved to tamp down suggestions that ties with Saudi Arabia are fraying, with administration officials saying that President Barack Obama “really cleared the air” with King Salman at a meeting Wednesday. Yet even as White House officials stressed that the leaders made progress, a prominent member of the Saudi royal family told […]

A charge of malice murder was filed Wednesday against a Florida man who led police to remains believed to be those of a missing priest, a Georgia sheriff said. Rev. Rene Robert, 71, was last seen alive on April 10 in his St. Augustine, Florida, apartment. Police focused on Steven James Murray after he led […]

TV is “like a rotten teacher in high school, except it’s everybody’s teacher.”

A look at Wednesday's action on the high school links.

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It’s been a bumpy road but Dell Inc.’s blockbuster acquisition of EMC Inc. is on track to reach its next major milestone, a vote by EMC shareholders, within the next few months.