MOSCOW — A Russian journalist who was reportedly gunned down in Ukraine’s capital strolled into a news conference that authorities called Wednesday to discuss the investigation of his death, revealing that the slaying had been staged to foil an alleged Kremlin hit plot. “I’m still alive,” Arkady Babchenko, 41, told startled fellow reporters at the news conference held less than a day after police reported he had been shot and killed at his Kiev apartment building. Ukrainian police said Tuesday that Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back Tuesday, found bleeding there by his wife and died on the way to the hospital. Kiev’s police chief said he suspected the journalist was killed because of his work. Details of the sting operation were not clear, including why authorities decided to go to such lengths to make it look as if Babchenko was dead. The head of the Ukrainian Security Service said the suspected organizer … [Read more...] about Killing of Russian journalist was faked; media stunned when he appears at news conference
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‘Dead’ Russian journalist appears at news conference in Ukraine
Associated Press Published 1:03 pm, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Photo: Efrem Lukatsky / Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko (center) attend a news conference in the Ukrainian capital after faking his death. Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko (center) attend a news conference in the Ukrainian capital after faking his death. Photo: Efrem Lukatsky / Associated Press ‘Dead’ Russian journalist appears at news conference in Ukraine 1 / 1 Back to Gallery KIEV, Ukraine —A Russian journalist who was reportedly gunned down in Ukraine’s capital strolled into a news conference that authorities called Wednesday to discuss the investigation of his death, revealing that the slaying had been staged to foil an alleged Kremlin hit plot. “I’m … [Read more...] about ‘Dead’ Russian journalist appears at news conference in Ukraine
Better injury news for A’s; lots of players on DL making good progress
By Susan Slusser Published 6:09 pm, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Oakland’s disabled list could field its own team, currently going nine men deep. There’s some movement, though - Khris Davis is still on track to be reinstated Thursday, Boog Powell took batting practice Tuesday for the first time since he went on the DL in April, and several pitchers are making strides toward recovery. Davis put on a show in batting practice Tuesday, belting numerous balls out, including one that bounced into the second deck down the left-field line. Powell, who is out with a knee injury, dealt with some shoulder soreness recently, but the outfielder is getting close to heading out on a rehab assignment. Stater Paul Blackburn (forearm) will make another rehab-assignment start Thursday at Class-A Stockton, and he could be an option for the A’s next month. Reliever Liam Hendriks, who had a cyst removed from his hip last month, will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville … [Read more...] about Better injury news for A’s; lots of players on DL making good progress
News of the Day From Across the Nation, May 29
Chronicle News Services Updated 5:58 pm, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 News of the Day From Across the Nation, May 29 1 / 1 Back to Gallery 1 School shooting: Students returning to class Tuesday at a Texas high school where 10 people were killed less than two weeks ago were greeted by an increased police presence and supporters holding signs saying “Santa Fe Strong” and “United We Stand.” Tuesday marked the first day of class at Santa Fe High School since the mass shooting that left eight students and two substitute teachers dead. Students who had classes in the area of the May 18 shooting were first allowed to enter at about 8 a.m., followed by the rest of the student body about two hours later. Authorities have charged student Dimitrios Pagourtzis with capital murder in the attack. 2Governor resigns: Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens resigned amid criminal and legislative … [Read more...] about News of the Day From Across the Nation, May 29
Celebrities, activists, co-stars react to ‘Roseanne’ news
The Associated Press Updated 2:41 pm, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Photo: Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Roseanne Barr participates in the "Roseanne" panel during the Disney/ABC Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. ABC canceled its hit reboot of "Roseanne" on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, following star Roseanne Barr's racist tweet that referred to former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett as a product of the Muslim Brotherhood and the "Planet of the Apes." (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Roseanne Barr participates in the "Roseanne" panel during the Disney/ABC Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. ABC canceled its hit reboot ... more Photo: … [Read more...] about Celebrities, activists, co-stars react to ‘Roseanne’ news