The Associated Press VENICE, Fla. — State officials say archeologists have located a 7,000-year-old Native American ancestral burial site submerged in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced Wednesday that the Manasota Key Offshore archaeological site is on the continental shelf […]
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By Vladimir Isachenkov The Associated Press MOSCOW — In just one day, the suggestions have been pouring in: “Kraken” for a new underwater drone capable of blasting coastlines with a powerful nuclear explosion. “Balalaika” for a futuristic nuclear-powered cruise missile capable of circling the globe. Russians are showering the Defence […]
By Elizabeth Karmel The Associated Press These bar cookies are everything! They are loaded with texture, flavour and just enough salt to make them addictive. They are packed full of pecans, toffee bits, chopped white chocolate and dried coconut but the sprinkling of bourbon is what really takes them over […]
By Ken Thomas And Paul Wiseman The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday insisted “trade wars are good, and easy to win,” a bold claim that prompted pushback from a Nebraska Republican who quipped “kooky 18th century protectionism will jack up prices on American families.” Trump has […]
By Ken Thomas The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Determined to protect vital American industries, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, dramatically raising the possibility of a trade showdown with China and other key trading partners. Trump summoned steel and aluminum executives […]
The Associated PressDamian J. Troise NEW YORK–Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart took steps yesterday to restrict gun sales, adding two retail heavyweights to the growing rift between corporate America and the gun lobby. Dick’s said it immediately will stop selling assault-style rifles and ban the sale of all guns to […]
The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla.–The Toronto Raptors have been on a tear offensively for the past month. They paused for a few minutes of defence–and it made the difference against Orlando last night. DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points and Kyle Lowry added 17 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds to […]
The Associated PressSeth Borenstein WASHINGTON–After the “Big Bang,” it was cold and black. And then there was light. Now, for the first time, astronomers have glimpsed that “dawn” of the universe 13.6 billion years ago when the earliest stars were turning on the light in the cosmic darkness. And if […]
The Associated PressNick Perry WELLINGTON, New Zealand–A troubled teenager who wanted to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her 1981 visit to New Zealand fired a shot near her motorcade, newly-released documents show. New Zealand’s internal spy agency, the Security Intelligence Service, released the previously-classified documents to the news website Stuff, […]
Press Release In voting held yesterday, 135 members of Unifor Local 324-99 voted 85 percent in favour of a new five-year collective agreement with Norbord covering its Oriented Strand Board (OSB) mill in Barwick. “The significant improvements achieved in this new deal are reflective of an improved relationship with Norbord […]
In was incorrectly stated in a photo caption on page A7 in yesterday’s Times that the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program (S.C.A.P.) is located in Stratton. In fact, it now is located in Emo. It formerly was located in Stratton. The Times regrets any inconvenience or confusion this error may have […]
Staff It’s your last chance to sing in this year’s Easter cantata. The Fort Frances Choraliers will hold their second practice for “Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb” this Monday (March 5) at 7 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship (1301 Mill Rd.) “If they want to get in, […]
