The Associated Press BOSTON — A rare copper penny that a Massachusetts man found in his lunch money more than 70 years ago has been sold at an auction for more than $200,000. The 1943 penny is one of 20 that were accidentally minted when the federal government was trying […]
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By Colleen Long The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Thousands of requests by men to bring in child and adolescent brides to live in the United States were approved over the past decade, according to government data obtained by The Associated Press. In one case, a 49-year-old man applied for admission […]
By Matt O’Brien The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Every year, the CES gadget show brings more devices promising to make life a little bit easier for harried parents. Sure, the kids might love them too: who wouldn’t want a computerized Harry Potter wand that also teaches coding? The Las […]
By David Paddon The Canadian Press TORONTO — Two of Canada’s largest mobile phone services are being targeted by a social media campaign launched by Remind.com, a San Francisco-based company that provides a free two-way texting service for teachers, students and parents. Remind is calling on its Canadian users ‚Äî […]
The Associated PressMike Stobbe NEW YORK–The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: it’s been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report. Lower smoking rates are translating into fewer deaths. Advances in early detection and treatment also are having a positive impact, experts say. But […]
By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sharing false information on Facebook is old. People over 65 and ultra conservatives shared about seven times more fake information masquerading as news on the social media site than younger adults, moderates and super liberals during the 2016 election season, a new […]
The Associated PressRachel D’Oro ANCHORAGE, Alaska–A moose wandered into a hospital building in Alaska’s largest city yesterday–and Stephanie Hupton was ready to capture the visit with her phone camera. Hupton works in billing at a physical therapy office inside a building attached to Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage. When a […]
By Rachel D’Oro THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A moose wandered into a hospital building in Alaska’s largest city Monday ‚Äî and Stephanie Hupton was ready to capture the visit with her phone camera. Hupton works in billing at a physical therapy office inside a building attached to Alaska […]
The Associated Press LONDON — Officials say a giant “fatberg” a mass of hardened fat, oil and baby wipes measuring 64 metres (210 feet) long ‚Äî has been found blocking a sewer in a southwestern English town. Andrew Roantree, of South West Water, says it will “take our sewer team […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press With its juicy oranges, tender chicken and a crunchy topping, Chinese chicken salad offers an enticing variety of tastes and textures. But many versions seem to have lost their way, weighted down with gloppy sauces, lacklustre chicken, sugary canned orange segments and watery […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Lettuce wraps are the perfect low-carb vehicle for delicious fillings. We wanted a light but flavour-packed filling and knew an Asian-inspired flavour profile was the way to go. Chicken lettuce wraps are most often made with ground or chopped chicken thighs. To lighten […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press In the traditional Greek dish called shrimp saganaki, sweet, briny shrimp are covered with a garlic- and herb-accented tomato sauce and topped with crumbles of creamy, salty feta cheese. Restaurant versions, however, can be a gamble. The shrimp can be tough and rubbery, […]
