Новости за 21.03.2017

Mike Zimmer appeared on KFAN this morning and in an interview with my friend Paul Allen shared a few noteworthy nuggets on the Vikings. Zimmer, of course, was complimentary about the players the Vikings have added in free agency. He says new offensive tackles Riley Reiff and Mike Remmers are “smart,” “tough” and “physical.” And he mentioned that running back Latavius Murray is capable of playing all three downs, which is something his predecessor, Adrian Peterson, was not trusted to do. After officially losing Chad Greenway to retirement... Читать дальше...

The upcoming vote is looking tight.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will skip a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization foreign ministers next month while planning to visit Russia, the State Department said.

Wyclef Jean was mistakenly arrested by the Los Angeles Country Sheriff's Department Tuesday as authorities were on the search for an armed robbery suspect.

Hearing impairment is the second most common cause of disability after locomotor disability. As per the 2011 census, India has more than 50 lakh citizens who suffer from some form of hearing loss.

The big three Gulf carriers - Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways - have dramatically increased services to the US.

The Navy and the Marine Corps say they're considering new ways to punish inappropriate online activity by service members, including posts of "intimate" images on social media sites

From gluten-free breakfast sandwiches to new cold drinks, Starbucks is buzzing with new ideas.

Aiman Abu Bakar, one of only 11 pro boxers from Malaysia, notched his fourth victory this past Sunday in Makati City, Philippines.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Senate has spiked a proposal seeking to tweak the state's laws allowing families to cite religious reasons for medical decisions without fear of being charged with neglect or abuse. The bill did not change the state's religious exemption regarding criminal charges, which is considered the most contentious part of the religious waiver.

The Trump administration warns that U.S.-bound travellers from 10 airports in Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa will be banned from carrying certain electronic devices on board, owing to fears terrorists could conceal bombs in larger devices.

The Vogue family is about to bring us what's sure to be the most fashionable night of the year, and no, we're not talking about the Met Gala. Anna Wintour's daughter, Bee...

Goal takes an analytical look at Week 3 of the MLS campaign, which saw the Portland Timbers star deliver another fine performance on the left flank.

When the IBA demonstrators tried to enter the Histadrut compound, the gates were locked, just as those at the IBA may be locked in a little over a month’s time.

Donald Trump might have other concerns than what he reads online about Colin Kaepernick. Nevertheless, he brought up Kaepernick during a rally recently in Kentucky. During the campaign, Trump criticized Kaepernick for failing to stand for the national anthem. In the video above, you can see what Trump said about the 49ers free agent quarterback. Kaepernick opted out of his deal earlier this month and is still a free agent. Other quarterbacks such as Mike Glennon (Bears), Brian Hoyer (49ers), and... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A Louisiana law enforcement officer has told a jury that he was not in fear for his own safety when two colleagues fired on a car, killing a 6-year-old boy in November 2015. On trial is Derrick Stafford, charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A rare poll of Cuban public opinion has found that most of the island's citizens approve of normal relations with the United States and large majorities want more tourists to visit and the expansion of private business…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A rare poll of Cuban public opinion has found that most of the island's citizens approve of normal relations with the United States and large majorities want more tourists to visit and the expansion of private business ownership. In a poll of 840 people taken in Cuba late last year by the independent research organization NORC at the University of Chicago, 55 percent said that normal relations with the U.S. would be mostly good for the country. President Donald Trump has pledged... Читать дальше...

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The airline and travel industries seem to have been caught by surprise by the Trump administration's move to ban electronic devices on flights from Middle Eastern airports, with industry groups hinting at frustration over the ban and its sudden rollout.

The U.S. Travel Association urged the government "to make every effort to minimize disruption to legitimate travelers by clearly and quickly articulating the details of the new policy," which comes into effect... Читать дальше...

The U.S. banned most electronics larger than a cellphone from the cabin on direct flights arriving from eight countries in the Mideast and North Africa, citing “evaluated intelligence” about terrorism. The U.K. followed with similar restrictions on flights from six countries.

Sheryl Sandberg has a new date on her calendar: April 24. 

On Tuesday, Facebook's chief operating officer shared on Facebook (where else?) that her new book Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy is going on sale next month.

SEE ALSO: Sheryl Sandberg's new book 'Option B' explores grief in wake of husband's death

The book, first unveiled by Recode in July, shares Sandberg's personal journey of grief following the death of her husband David Goldberg... Читать дальше...

Benjamin Ferencz started his legal career in the spotlight — his first trial was as a chief U.S. prosecutor of the Nazi extermination squads in Nuremberg. Since then, he's spent seven decades fighting for peace and international justice.