By Lindsay Whitehurst The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — A federal appeals court has upheld Utah’s ban on polygamy, dealing a legal blow to TV’s “Sister Wives” in a ruling that sides with prosecutors who said they need the ban to go after polygamists like imprisoned leader Warren Jeffs. […]
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By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The more researchers learn about the Zika virus, the scarier it appears, federal health officials say, as they urge more money for mosquito control and development of vaccines and treatments. Scientists increasingly believe the Zika virus sweeping through Latin America and the […]
The Canadian Press High-protein, gluten-free canary seed has received approval from Health Canada for human consumption. Here are two recipes that feature canary seed (alternate ingredients have been given since canary seed is not yet widely available). CANARY SEED SNAPS Before beginning the recipe, roast canary seeds for about 12 […]
By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press I’ve heard that many restaurant chefs despise making Caesar salads, but I don’t understand why. Who wouldn’t love making lemony-cheesy-black-pepper-salad dreams come true? So my resourceful little self has always had a solid Caesar salad game going at home. My original recipe was rooted […]
By Patrick Whittle The Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine — Exactly how 32 American lobsters wound up in Swedish waters isn’t clear. But because some of them were wearing the rubber bands that are put on lobsters’ claws in captivity, many suspect the shellfish had been exported to Europe and then […]
By David Bauder THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Al-Jazeera America, which couldn’t attract an audience to another cable news network in the United States, signs off Tuesday night following a three-hour live farewell designed to highlight its work since a 2013 launch. The farewell begins at 6 p.m. EDT […]
Joey Payeur Eva Morrisseau of the Robert Moore Mustangs (12) hustled back to try and keep Simone Payne of the J.W. Walker Wildcats from turning the corner during second-half action in the Wildcats’ 28-16 win in round-robin action at the Grade 8 girls’ basketball tournament hosted at Walker. The two […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson After an increasing number of young people tried to take their lives in a remote Northern Ontario First Nation last week, the chief and council have declared a state of emergency. The suicide epidemic in Attawapiskat started in the fall, when a number of people tried […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts wrapped up its Vocal division Friday, adjudicated by Sarah Hall, an adjunct professor of music at Brandon University in Manitoba. More than a dozen performers also took in an informal workshop she hosted Friday evening. The Festival will continue […]
The Canadian Press GATINEAU, Que.—The country’s telecom regulator says there are no guarantees it will enforce minimum Internet speeds and service levels across Canada—even if it comes up with new target levels. The chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says it will be up to participants in hearings […]
Heather Latter After adjudicating the vocal division of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts last week, Sarah Hall, an adjunct professor of music at Brandon University in Manitoba, gave a group of music students some singing tips during an open, informal workshop at Knox United Church on […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup EDMONTON—New Democrat MPs returned to the House of Commons today after an emotional and divisive weekend that ended up costing Tom Mulcair his job as leader. Not only does the federal party now have to contend with a potentially-divisive leadership race within the next 24 months, […]
