By Danica Kirka The Associated Press ILFRACOMBE, England — As a vast “ransomware” attack raced from computer to computer, infecting tens of thousands around the world, a young tech expert worked from his bedroom in England to bring the rampage to a halt. But Marcus Hutchins doesn’t consider himself a […]
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By Yuri Kageyama The Associated Press TOKYO — Princess Mako, the granddaughter of Japan’s emperor, is getting married to an ocean lover who can ski, play the violin and cook, according to public broadcaster NHK TV. The Imperial Household Agency declined to confirm the report Tuesday. Kei Komuro, the man […]
By Deb Riechmann The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended revealing information to Russian officials, saying in a pair of tweets Tuesday that he shared “facts pertaining to terrorism and airline flight safety” and had “the absolute right” to do so. Trump was responding to reports Monday that […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press You’d think quiche would be a summer picnic staple. In practice, the beloved cheese pies are too darn messy. Cutting one into slices while you’re sitting in the wild or at the beach can be tricky. And if you figure, “Aha! I’ll slice it […]
By Tom Withers The Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are teaming up with another Akron icon. Linked by geography and superstar LeBron James, the defending NBA champions on Monday announced a multiyear sponsorship deal with Goodyear. The Cavs will wear the tire giant’s winged-foot logo on the fronts of […]
By Joseph Pisani The Associated Press NEW YORK — Stores can’t keep them in stock. Parents are scrambling to find them. And some schools have banned them. The mania for fidget spinners ‚Äî the 3-inch twirling gadgets taking over classrooms and cubicles ‚Äî is unlike many other toy crazes. They’re […]
Mary Jane Misner, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Mary was born on March 11, 1924 in International Falls, Mn. to George A. Ruelle and Bertha Sabourin. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in International Falls. […]
Herbie James Hughes, 62, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
By Foster Klug The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korea on Monday boasted of a successful weekend launch of a new type of “medium long-range” ballistic rocket that can carry a heavy nuclear warhead. Outsiders also saw a significant technological jump, with the test-fire apparently flying higher […]
By Regina Garcia Cano The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Kara McCullough, a scientist working for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, has been crowned Miss USA. McCullough, who represented the District of Columbia in the decades-old pageant, was born in Naples, Italy, and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She said […]
By Jill Lawless And Danica Kirka The Associated Press LONDON — The worldwide “ransomware” cyberattack spread to thousands more computers on Monday as people across Asia logged in at work, disrupting businesses, schools, hospitals and daily life. But no new large-scale outbreaks were reported, and British officials said a feared […]
By Stephen OhlemacHer The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Don’t call me Caitlyn. A year after Caitlyn Jenner announced her new name and gender, the popularity of the name Caitlyn plummeted more than any other baby name, according to Social Security’s annual list of the most popular baby names. In fact, […]
