The Associated PressHoward Fendrich NEW YORK–When Maria Sharapova’s first Grand Slam match after a 15-month doping suspension ended with a victory at the U.S. Open, she dropped to her knees and covered her face, tears welling in her eyes. This was merely a win to get to the second round, […]
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The Associated Press HOUSTON–Crews overwhelmed by thousands of rescue calls during one of the heaviest downpours in U.S. history have had little time to search for other potential victims. But officials acknowledge the grim reality that fatalities linked to “Harvey” could soar once the devastating floodwaters recede from one of […]
The Associated Press TANNERSVILLE, Pa.–Police say two women dressed as nuns tried to rob a bank in Pennsylvania’s Poconos. Authorities said the women walked into Citizens Bank near Tannersville yesterday and one brandished a handgun, demanding money from a teller. But they left without taking anything. Each woman was wearing […]
The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of–In a first, North Korea today fired a mid-range ballistic missile designed to carry a nuclear payload that flew over Japan and splashed into the northern Pacific Ocean, officials said. The aggressive missile launch–likely the longest ever from North Korea over the territory of […]
From the OPP Once again, it is time for children to head back to school–and for motorists to be on the lookout for school buses and students. The OPP would like to remind everyone that school buses were back in service today. The public is reminded that every driver while […]
A story in yesterday’s Daily Bulletin incorrectly stated the International Falls Bass Championship features a format in which half the field fishes Rainy Lake and the other half on the Rainy River on Day 1, then switch for Day 2. In fact, the tournament changed its format this year to […]
Staff Four new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday, including one in Fort Frances District. Fort Frances Fire #14 was a 0.1-hectare, human-caused blaze located near Christy Creek, northeast of Ottertail Lake. It currently is listed as “under control.” Two fires were reported in Sioux Lookout District, both […]
From the OPP On Friday around 2:45 p.m., the Thunder Bay OPP, Superior North Emergency Medical Service, and Upsala Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle collision on Highway 17 about 10 km east of Upsala. An investigation has determined a grey four-door vehicle travelling westbound on Highway 17 tried to […]
By Julie Watson The Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Dozens of migrants fleeing from Border Patrol agents led authorities to a surprising discovery over the weekend: A tunnel under the US-Mexico border in San Diego used to bring Chinese nationals illegally into the United States. Drug cartels have built hundreds […]
By Howard Fendrich The Associated Press NEW YORK — When Maria Sharapova’s first Grand Slam match after a 15-month doping suspension ended with a victory at the U.S. Open, she dropped to her knees and covered her face, tears welling in her eyes. This was merely a win to get […]
By Barry Wilner The Associated Press NEW YORK — A year after the NFL pledged $100 million in support of independent medical research and engineering advancements, a huge chunk of that soon will be awarded to such research, primarily dedicated to neuroscience. A Scientific Advisory Board assembled by the NFL […]
The Associated Press TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — Police say two women dressed as nuns attempted to rob a bank in Pennsylvania’s Poconos. Authorities say the women walked into Citizens Bank near Tannersville on Monday and one brandished a handgun, demanding money from a teller. But they left without taking anything. Each […]
