By Lori Hinnant And Raphael Satter The Associated Press LONDON — British counterterrorism investigators searched two homes Monday and detained “a number” of people in the investigation into a van and knife attack in the heart of London that left seven people dead. Dozens were injured, many of them critically, […]
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The Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Maldives has announced it is severing diplomatic ties with Qatar over its alleged support for Islamist groups. It joined Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday and began withdrawing its diplomatic staff. The […]
By Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press CHICAGO — Drugs are scoring big wins against common cancers, setting new standards for how to treat many prostate, breast and lung tumors. There’s even a “uni-drug” that may fight many forms of the disease. What’s striking: The drugs are beneficial in some cases […]
By The Culinary Institute Of America The Associated Press The stars aligned when our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence right in the middle of berry season. And while maybe that wasn’t part of Thomas Jefferson’s agenda, we really ought to take advantage of it. This Summer Berry Trifle from […]
The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif.–Kevin Durant drove through the lane untouched for dazzling dunks. He dished off even when he could have slammed it home and did it all on defence. Oh, he hit from long range, too. What a dominant NBA Finals opener with the Warriors. Durant finished with […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Marco Estrada left two specific pitches up in the zone and Gary Sanchez made him pay for both. The Yankees’ catcher has developed a habit of doing that to the Toronto right-hander. Sanchez hit two home runs off Estrada change-ups last night–the same pitches he hit […]
The Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio–Jason Dufner putted for birdie on every hole until the last one at the Memorial, a game so under control it looked as simple as breathing. Even with a bogey on the final hole, Dufner had a seven-under 65 yesterday for his best score at Muirfield […]
The Associated PressBen Nuckols OXON HILL, Md.–Ananya Vinay showed little emotion as she plowed through word after mystifying word in the final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Later, as she stood beside the confetti-covered stage, the newly-crowned champion flashed a toothy grin as she inadvertently revealed how much […]
Joey Payeur Members of the Mini-Kickers and Small Fries were in full flight as the two Squirt division teams battled in Fort Frances Youth Soccer action yesterday evening at the St. Francis Sports Field. The season will wrap up later this month.
Duane Hicks Jamie Petrin, left, the new community homeless liaison for the local District Social Services Administration Board, and DSSAB CAO Dan McCormick toured the accessbility-modified kitchen at one of the newly-renovated apartments at Green Manor here during an open house yesterday. Thanks to provincial funding, Ed Kaun & Sons […]
Joey Payeur Sight & Sound Wolves’ runner Derek McKinnon was forced at second by Fort Frances Braves’ shortstop Jesse Tom during his team’s 2-1 win in Rainy River District Fastball League action yesterday at VanJura. The Braves (4-0) took over first place while the defending champion Wolves dropped into a […]
Staff Joan Foley of Investors Group drew the “Trip of the Month” winner for June as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on yesterday at International Travel Services. Corrie and Janice Wiersema of Rainy River will be going on a Costa Rican tour–a trip valued at $4,500. Next month’s trip is a […]
