By Sara Moulton The Associated Press Have you ever whipped up a spicy dish chili, for example and realized when it’s too late that you somehow overdid it and added way too much of the hot stuff? Happily, there are two very simple ways to restore some equilibrium: adding dairy […]
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Cameron Penney Young and old alike went for a spin on the “Yoyo” ride Saturday afternoon as the annual fall fair wrapped up in Emo. A light drizzle did little to dampen spirits, with plenty of people heading to the fair to enjoy the rides and games, as well as […]
The Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn.—Kevin Harvick wasn’t worried about his poor qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway. In fact, starting 24th gave him exactly what he wanted to win at Bristol Motor Speedway. “It kind of motivates me,” Harvick said yesterday. “I think it’s exciting. “I like to pass cars.” Harvick […]
The Canadian PressDavid Friend KINGSTON, Ont.—Like a shooting star streaking across the Canadian sky, Gord Downie gave the country one exuberant burst of energy before bowing out. With a delirious sold-out crowd at the Rogers K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ont. hanging on his every word, and countless more fans watching […]
By Paul Newberry The Associated Press Ryan Lochte lost his first major sponsor when Speedo USA announced Monday it was dumping the swimmer over a drunken incident during the Rio Olympics that he initially described as an armed robbery. In a brief statement, Speedo USA said it would donate $50,000 […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA—Elizabeth May will remain Green Party leader despite a controversy over the Middle East that divided members and prompted her to consider stepping down. The party will revisit a convention resolution to support a movement to boycott Israel, along with any other recent policy decisions that […]
The Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C.—Si Woo Kim had a productive week at the Wyndham Championship. He claimed one tournament record, a share of another, and, most importantly, his first PGA Tour trophy. The 21-year-old South Korean closed with a three-under 67 yesterday for a five-stroke victory. He had a 21-under […]
Cameron Penney Norma Danku laid a brick in memory of her late husband, Joe, during the Fort Frances Lions Club’s annual “Dandy Lion Festival” held Sunday afternoon at the Lions Millennium Park on Second Street East. A total of 31 bricks were laid this year.
The Associated PressBrian Dulik CLEVELAND—Marcus Stroman wanted to stay in the game after throwing his 100th pitch. Blue Jays’ manager John Gibbons didn’t agree—and paid dearly for it. Brett Cecil gave up a two-run homer to Jose Ramirez with two out in the eighth inning, allowing the Cleveland Indians to […]
The Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands — An Islamic radical accused of destroying historic mausoleums in the Malian desert city of Timbuktu is going on trial at the International Criminal Court. Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi has said he plans to plead guilty Monday morning to allegations that he was […]
By Jesse J. Holland The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Lonnie Bunch leans forward to peer inside a slave cabin from Edisto Island, South Carolina. The dark and cramped interior defies his attempts to showcase the small living space its occupants subsisted on. Bunch flips on the flashlight on a borrowed […]
By Amy Forliti The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Some of the pills taken from Prince’s estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs that actually contained fentanyl ‚Äî a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, an official close to the investigation said. The official, who spoke […]
