Новости за 07.02.2017

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Attorneys general from Arkansas and six other states are supporting the University of Arkansas' request to dismiss a former student's lawsuit against the school.

CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) — Officials in the western Mexican state of Sinaloa say five suspects and one marine have died in an early morning clash.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — TNT is bringing its "Road Show" to the NBA All-Star weekend, featuring a performance from Pitbull to liven up the festivities.

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln fraternity under investigation for statements its members allegedly made during a Women's March on Lincoln event in January was placed on interim suspension on Tuesday.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Firefighters and police officers are protesting a pension overhaul bill aimed at Nebraska's two largest cities.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The auditor behind an investigation into the use of two luxury suites at the new Minnesota Vikings' stadium says the oversight agency leases a third suite from the team.

The Washington Mystics signed free agent guard Kristi Toliver on Tuesday, giving them another outside threat.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — While the Chargers relocate to Los Angeles, one employee will remain in San Diego and run for the city council.

BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins felt they needed to a change at the top, even if it meant doing it on a day when the city was celebrating a championship.

GRETNA — Protecting tiny pioneer cemeteries in Nebraska has proven difficult because of growing housing developments, state historical officials say.

Supporters of the current minority filibuster protection in the Legislature fought off an effort to strengthen majority control in a Tuesday vote that divided senators into a 23-23 deadlock.

Lincoln City Libraries will host a screening of the film “Love Between the Covers” and a discussion with local blogger Kiersten Hill at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 S. 14th St.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has a new book coming out this spring, one that continues her battle for progressive economics.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Grammy Museum is planning a location in New Jersey.

CHICAGO (AP) — Children at a suburban Chicago school are wearing Cubbie blue in support of a classmate who was severely beaten and Cubs star Anthony Rizzo is inviting the boy to Wrigley Field when he gets better.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Katy Perry is returning to the Grammy Awards to the delight of fans who have been waiting to hear new music from the pop singer whose last album, "Prism," came out in 2013.

GRETNA, Neb. (AP) — Protecting tiny pioneer cemeteries in Nebraska has proven hard to enforce because of growing housing developments, state historical officials say.

Elton John says his late friend and fellow Brit George Michael was one of the best vocalists in the world.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — James Beard Award-winning columnist Francis Lam is succeeding Lynne Rossetto Kasper as the host of public radio's "The Splendid Table."

NEW YORK (AP) — Immigration is the theme of a heart-shaped artwork installed in New York's Times Square for the run-up to Valentine's Day.

DALLAS (AP) — The Mavericks have signed rookie point guard Yogi Ferrell to a multiyear deal after a dazzling start under a 10-day contract.

The Huskers officially enter the football offseason. But still plenty to chat about so bring your questions to Brian Christopherson's weekly live chat, Tuesday at 1 p.m.

(ESPN) - The Atlanta Falcons have announced former Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as their offensive coordinator, replacing new San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by the mother of a 19-year-old student-athlete who killed herself says Chadron State College officials didn't do enough to protect her from alleged abuse.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — First-year Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott has hired Gill Byrd to oversee the team's defensive backs.