The Associated Press ABIDJAN, Cote d’Ivoire — Authorities in Ivory Coast say they have seized some three tons of scales from pangolins, the world’s most heavily trafficked mammal. The small armoured creatures are commonly eaten in West and Central Africa as bush meat, but they have been brought to the […]
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The Associated Press HONOLULU — The remains of what are believed to be 24 American servicemen killed on a Pacific island during World War II have been returned to the U.S. for identification. The Pentagon says a U.S. military aircraft carrying flag-draped coffins arrived this week at Hawaii’s Joint Base […]
The Associated Press SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio — Authorities say firefighters have rescued an Ohio woman after a boa constrictor wrapped around her neck and began biting her face. The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports (http://bit.ly/2vPTgtK ) the unnamed 45-year-old Sheffield Lake woman called 911 Thursday afternoon asking for help. The boa constrictor […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump said yesterday he wants transgender people barred from serving in the U.S. military “in any capacity,” citing “tremendous medical costs and disruption.” Trump’s announcement on Twitter would reverse the effort under former President Barack Obama to open the armed services to transgender people. He […]
By Frank Jordans The Associated Press While it may be frigid and wet on deck, the crew of a modern icebreaker can expect creature comforts inside the ship, even saunas. Cabins on board the MSV Nordica are small but functional, with a desk, a TV and an en suite bathroom. […]
By Teresa Cerojano The Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — A Japanese historian who helped Cambodians preserve the Angkor temples and a Sri Lankan teacher who counselled war widows and orphans to overcome their nightmares are among the six winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards, regarded as Asia’s version of […]
By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Yes, you can buy happiness especially if the money saves you time. People who dole out cash to save time on things like housekeeping, delivery services and taxis are a little bit happier than those who don’t, new research finds. Researchers surveyed […]
By Barbara Ortutay THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Twitter has made it clear that it won’t ban Donald Trump from its service, whether the president follows its rules against harassment or not. That’s no surprise: The president’s tweets draw attention to the struggling service, even if tweets mocking reporters […]
By Nick Perry The Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand — It was a woolly ride, but three wild rabbits managed to escape rising floodwaters in New Zealand by clambering aboard sheep and surfing to safety on their backs. Ferg Horne, 64, says he’s been farming since he left school at […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Some good ground beef, preferably not too lean (when making burgers, fat is our friend), and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper is all you need to make a fine burger most days. But on some other days, you might want a burger […]
By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press Boneless skinless chicken breasts are a convenient go-to for so many cooks, from paleo-followers to budget-shoppers to busy moms. The mild flavour makes it incredibly versatile, so it’s easy to slip this cut of chicken into almost any recipe or flavour profile. It’s one […]
The Associated Press TALKEETNA, Alaska–“Stubbs,” the honourary feline mayor of the Alaska town of Talkeetna, has died at the age of 20. The animal’s owners announced the cat’s death late Saturday in a statement. “Stubbs lived for 20 years and three months,” the family wrote. “He was a trooper until […]
