The Associated Press VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Wednesday clarified comments by Pope Francis about a case of what he called “sexual slavery” within a French congregation of nuns, saying he was referring to an abuse of power that was reflected in instances of sexual abuse. Francis cited the […]
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By Molly Sprayregen The Associated Press Whenever I send out a resume, I am skeptical about what the words “overnight camp counsellor” might mean to the person reading it. What do people who have not gone to summer camp think my five summers as a counsellor communicate about me? Do […]
By Jung Yoon Kim The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — As she pursued her dream of becoming a fashion model, veering for years between extreme dieting and overeating, Park I Seul realized she had a problem: She was not tall and skinny, like typical runway models, nor was […]
The Associated PressSeth Borenstein WASHINGTON–True north isn’t quite where it used to be. Earth’s north magnetic pole has been drifting so fast in the last few decades that scientists say past estimates no longer are accurate enough for precise navigation. Yesterday, they released an update of where true north really […]
By Michael Casey The Associated Press HOLDERNESS, N.H. — Modern refrigerators have little appeal for summer guests at a rustic New Hampshire resort who prefer cooling their bottles of water, soda and beer the old-fashioned way. The preparation begins five months ahead of time, when resort staffers and volunteers gather […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press If you think oatmeal comes in a packet, think again. They know about oatmeal in Ireland and Scotland, where whole-grain, steel-cut oats are popular. Yes, these slightly chewy oats take longer to cook than old-fashioned rolled oats (and way longer than instant oats […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Macaroni and cheese has always been on my “must-explore” list. It’s just eaten too often in this country for us to ignore it. Kids in particular say yes to macaroni and cheese when they turn up their noses at everything else. Unfortunately, it’s […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Macaroni and cheese has always been on my “must-explore” list. It’s just eaten too often in this country for us to ignore it. Kids in particular say yes to macaroni and cheese when they turn up their noses at everything else. Unfortunately, it’s […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Butternut squash soup is a fall staple, but many recipes fail to live up to their potential, ending up too sweet or with too little squash flavour—plus, prepping the squash can be time-consuming and unwieldy. We found the solution to these problems in […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Chicken Florentine is a buffet-line favourite featuring chicken breast and spinach in a mild cream-and-Parmesan sauce—sometimes stuffed inside, sometimes stacked on top. All of these components are good, but this dish can often be stodgy (think old-fashioned casserole) or fussy (involving dredging chicken […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Peanut blossom cookies first gained notoriety at the 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off. They’re simply a peanut butter cookie topped with a Hershey’s Kiss. We started with the original recipe and made tweaks to it with the goal of achieving a more robust peanut flavour. […]
By Cassandra Szklarski The Canadian Press TORONTO — An emotional sentencing hearing for the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash laid bare the unrelenting pain of family members who lost loved ones in the sudden tragedy. There were heartbreaking accounts of grief and anger, and calls […]
