Новости за 18.12.2016

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — A militia backed by the Iraqi government killed suspected Islamic State fighters it had captured during the operation to retake the militant-held city of Mosul, according to an international human rights monitoring group. The prime minister's office has previously investigated individual militia fighters after allegations of abuse in past operations against IS.

By Javier Morales, The Sports Xchange
LAS VEGAS -- UCLA's high-scoring offense did not reach its average but the second-ranked Bruins were still efficient with four players in double figures.

2016 got its cinematic groove on.

Tom Hanks sums up his crummy life via talking heads in A Hologram for the King

Director Tom Tykwer's too-cute adaptation of Dave Eggers' novel was a rare box office flop for America's dad Tom Hanks. Maybe it's because A Hologram for the King couldn't help but go easy on his character, a desperate American businessman who heads to Saudi Arabia to pitch his company's product to the monarch. The movie may not be have been memorable... Читать дальше...

Felicity Jones will be the first host of Saturday Night Live in 2017! The 33-year-old Rogue One: A Star Wars Story actress will be taking over hosting duties of the show on January 14. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Felicity Jones Felicity will be joined by musical guest Sturgil Simpson. SNL is now [...]

Giants 5, Royals 4 (OT) First Period Vancouver, Benson 10 (Barberis, Baer) 13:34 (pp). Penalties — Torzsok Van (tripping) 1:46; Prowse Vic (hooking) 12:36; Walker Vic, Plouffe Van (roughing) 18:49; Benson Van (cross checking) 19:25. [...] Period Victoria, Reddekopp 5 (Bobylev, Hannoun) 0:54 (pp). Penalties — Foster Van (hooking) 2:45; Vancouver bench (too many men, served by Malm) 14:50. [...] Period Vancouver, Foster 8 (Benson, Osipov) 18:42. Penalties — Rayman Van (holding) 2:15; Phillips Vic (inter. Читать дальше...

The Melbourne Stars have gone back to back against the Sydney Sixers in the WBBL, following up Saturday's win with a victory on Sunday at Casey Fields.

The punches that Bernard Hopkins had ducked throughout his career and for a good portion of Saturday night finally did him in at age 51, closing his career in the veteran’s farewell bout.

The Christmas season isn’t always the happiest time of the year for couples, according to a recent survey by the law firm Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, which found that divorce filings jump by nearly one-third following the holidays.

Here are eight tips to make the most of your next air travel experience:

“I’ve never considered myself anything of a mimic or an imitator,” Natalie Portman said by way of explaining her initial nervousness at the prospect of portraying Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, first lady of the 35th president of the United States.

If you look at the border between the city of La Crosse and the neighboring town of Shelby, it’s not exactly a straight line.

As a public health nursing student at Viterbo University, I have had the privilege of volunteering with organizations around the city, many of which serve the homeless and low-income populations in La Crosse. Many of these people in need do…

As an increasingly geriatric Democratic leadership licks its 2016 wounds and mulls the future, who would have thought its first prominent figure to speculate about a 2020 presidential bid would be one of its most senior figures, outgoing Vice President…

CHICAGO — Fitness trackers — those sleek devices often strapped to wrists — are starting to become nearly as common as employee badges at some companies.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Dillon Brooks had 20 points, including 16 in the second half, and the No. 22 Oregon Ducks extended their winning streak to eight games with an 83-63 victory over UNLV on Saturday night at Portland’s Moda Center.

Joe Smith Jr. stopped 51-year-old Bernard Hopkins 53 seconds into the eighth round to win the WBC international light heavyweight title in Inglewood (Los Angeles County) on Saturday. Hopkins regained some footing in the fifth and sixth rounds, but Smith gained momentum and took it with him through the eighth, when he pummeled Hopkins in a corner and sent him through the ropes. First baseman Jose Abreu and the Chicago White Sox agreed on a one-year contract for $10,825,000, avoiding salary arbitration. Читать дальше...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A 3-year-old boy being taken on a shopping trip by his grandmother was killed in a road rage shooting on Saturday when a driver opened fire on the grandmother’s car because he thought she “wasn’t moving fast enough at a stop sign,” police said.

Munnerlyn said that the team’s win over Jacksonville last Sunday was not only necessary for its playoff chances but got the team in the right frame of mind.

Er is een tragisch einde gekomen aan een bruiloft in Los Angeles, toen een boom plotseling omviel en op de bruiloftsgasten terechtkwam. Een persoon kwam om en vijf anderen moesten naar het ziekenhuis worden gebracht. Een meisje van vijf jaar heeft zware hoofdwonden en is nog in levensgevaar. Dat heeft de brandweer vandaag meegedeeld.

Coal imports are likley to decline this month as well due to note ban and soaring oil prices in international market. The imports have already dropped by 16 per cent to 14 million tonnes (MT) in November.

By Roger Rubin, The Sports Xchange
When people find out that you have a Hall of Fame ballot, they ask you a lot of questions.

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets are suddenly looking like an offensive juggernaut.

Cougars 2, Chiefs 1 First Period Prince George, Olson 3 (Khomenko, Morrison) 5:07 (pp). Penalties — Smith Spo (tripping) 4:40; Helgesen Spo (interference) 11:51; O'Rourke P.g (holding) 16:02; Lakusta P.g (boarding) 19:12. [...] Period [...] Period

"We should tell China that we don't want the drone they stole back," the president-elect said, after China agreed to return the unmanned vehicle.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Inky Ajanaku had 18 kills, Kathryn Plummer added 16, and Stanford beat Texas 25-21, 25-19, 18-25, 25-21 on Saturday night in the NCAA women’s volleyball final. The Cardinal (27-7) won 16 of their last 17 matches to complete an unlikely championship run with four freshman starters. Plummer received a bump set from Kelsey Humphries and registered the winning kill off the Texas block attempt to secure the program’s seventh national title and first since 2004. The loss marks Texas’ second consecutive NCAA runner-up finish... Читать дальше...