The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Here are some lightning safety tips from the National Weather Service. WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS The safest place to be in a thunderstorm is indoors. Stay inside until 30 minutes passes after the last roar of thunder. If you’re going to be outside, pay […]
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By Eric Talmadge THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — If, after all the fanfare, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un doesn’t actually launch missiles toward Guam, many may write the whole episode off as another of the North’s seemingly endless bluffs. But from Pyongyang’s perspective and in the […]
By Kathy Gannon The Associated Press ISLAMABAD — The Afghan Taliban on Tuesday released an “open letter” to President Donald Trump, reiterating their calls for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan after 16 years of war. In a long and rambling note in English that was sent to journalists […]
By Christopher Bodeen The Associated Press BEIJING — The top U.S. military officer told his Chinese counterpart Tuesday that the U.S. and China have “many difficult issues” to work through, during a visit that comes amid tensions over North Korea’s missile program, Taiwan and China’s claims in the South China […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Those who love short ribs LOVE them. Those who haven’t cooked them at home before might be a little intimidated by them. Let’s bridge that gap. In general, short ribs have to be cooked either low and slow, or very quickly over high heat […]
By Linda A. Johnson The Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. — First it was the leader of a major U.S. pharmaceutical, then the CEO of an athletic gear company, and before the day had ended, the chief executive of a $170 billion tech giant. Three of the nation’s top executives resigned […]
By Marcia Dunn The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX capsule rocketed to the International Space Station on Monday, carrying tons of science research, plus ice cream. As has become customary on these cargo flights, SpaceX landed its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral shortly after liftoff, a […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK — A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon’s estate. The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol #2,” paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press There are very few things more delicious than tomatoes in season. Sure you can buy them year-round, but these imports tend to be mealy and flavourless, so why bother? Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Tart is a celebration of the tomato at the peak of […]
By Ross Marowits The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Canadian Pacific Railway is putting pressure on its larger domestic rival by cutting days off the delivery of imported goods from Vancouver to the U.S. industrial heartland. The Calgary-based railway (TSX:CP) says changes in Vancouver and North Dakota will accelerate cross-border shipments […]
The Canadian PressCraig Slater REGINA–Ed Gainey won’t forget his most recent CFL performance. And neither will Jonathon Jennings. Gainey was all smiles after he and his Saskatchewan Roughriders blasted the B.C. Lions 41-8 last night at Mosaic Stadium. He was the ring leader of a dominant defensive showing from the […]
The Canadian PressDhiren Mahiban TORONTO–Ryan Goins isn’t a fan of the Blue Jays wearing red jerseys. Toronto made a collective team decision to opt for their more traditional white jerseys yesterday and it led to a 7-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in interleague play. “When you’re 2-7 in the […]
