By Brian Melley The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A federal appeals court reinstated California’s ban on foie gras Friday, finding that a state law preventing sales of the luxury liver pate made by force-feeding ducks and geese was not pre-empted by federal authority to regulate poultry products. The ban […]
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By The Culinary Institute Of America The Associated Press What’s for dinner? It is the eternal question and, nationwide, the “I’m out of ideas” face can be spotted on folks wandering the grocery store in search of inspiration. While even chefs sometimes get “dinner block,” there is an advantage to […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson LAKE FOREST, Ill.–Marc Leishman left his golf clubs in his garage during his week break from the FedEx Cup playoff and it didn’t change anything. He made 10 birdies in the opening round of the BMW Championship for a nine-under 62 to build a two-shot lead. […]
The Associated Press CINCINNATI–Deshaun Watson showed up in a black tuxedo for his first NFL start. From his snazzy bowtie to his game-turning scramble, he did it all his style. The rookie ran 49 yards for a touchdown and led the Houston Texans’ depleted offence to a late clinching field […]
The Associated PressBrian Hall MINNEAPOLIS–Minnesota Twins’ manager Paul Molitor hoped for Byron Buxton to simply get on base with two outs in the 10th inning, knowing the possibilities of what his center-fielder could do on the bases with his speed. Buxton showed off his power instead. Buxton’s 10th-inning homer gave […]
The Associated PressMarcia Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–NASA’s Cassini spacecraft disintegrated in the skies above Saturn early today in a final, fateful blaze of cosmic glory, following a remarkable journey of 20 years. Confirmation of Cassini’s expected demise came about 7:55 a.m. (EDT). That’s when radio signals from the spacecraft–its last […]
The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–SpaceX has put together a bloopers video showing “How NOT to land an orbital rocket booster.” Set to John Philip Sousa’s rousing march “The Liberty Bell,” the two-minute video posted yesterday shows rockets exploding at sea and over land. The opening blast–from 2013–even is synchronized […]
The Associated Press LONDON–Hundreds of British police embarked on a massive manhunt today, racing to find out who placed a homemade bomb on a packed London subway train during the morning rush hour. The explosion–labelled a terrorist attack by police–wounded 22 people and ignited a panicked stampede to safety. Experts […]
Staff In case anyone needed to be reminded who runs the show at the moment in the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League, the message was reiterated emphatically last night. How I Set Your Mother kicked off defence of its league title by earning the maximum six points on the opening […]
From the MNRF Rain is in the forecast and is expected to reduce the forest fire hazard to “low” heading into the weekend. But until the rain crosses the region, there still were “high” fire hazards forecast for the northern sectors. No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario’s New Democrats say they want to expand the scope of a public inquiry into safety and security in the province’s long-term care homes. NDP leader Andrea Horwath said the party has introduced a private member’s bill that will ask the government to broaden its approach […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s special events committee is excited to announce that tickets now are on sale for its upcoming fall gala. This magical event, entitled “Making Magic for District Health Care,” will take place Saturday, Oct. 14 at La Place Rendez-Vous. A total of 180 […]
