By Andrew Demillo The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favour of same-sex couples who complained that an Arkansas birth certificate law discriminated against them, reversing a state court’s ruling that married lesbian couples must get a court order to have both […]
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By Sara Moulton The Associated Press Three Melon Soup, a real showstopper, is as much fun to look at as it is refreshing to eat. The key, though, is to start with the ripest and most fragrant fruits available. In the case of cantaloupes and honeydews, the first move is […]
The Associated PressChristopher Torchia JOHANNESBURG–A rhino breeder in South Africa is planning an online auction of rhino horn, capitalizing on a court ruling that opened the way to domestic trade despite an international ban that was imposed to curb widespread poaching. The online sale of rhino horn belonging to breeder […]
By Christopher Torchia The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG — A rhino breeder in South Africa is planning an online auction of rhino horn, capitalizing on a court ruling that opened the way to domestic trade despite an international ban that was imposed to curb widespread poaching. The online sale of rhino […]
The Associated Press LONDON — A Canadian soldier has made history as the first woman to lead the Changing of the Guard ceremony at London’s Buckingham Palace. Megan Cuoto led her unit as it changed Queen Elizabeth II’s guards on Monday. The unit was invited to Britain to mark Canada’s […]
By Paul Newberry The Associated Press In this world of pompous athletes, overbearing coaches, money-grubbing owners and a win-at-all-costs mindset, it’s easy to become jaded. And then in the parlance of another era ‚Äî a brief story rolled across The Associated Press sports wire Friday morning. “2 Pennsylvania kids win […]
By The Culinary Institute Of America The Associated Press College kids love cereal, and that is an indisputable fact. Even if they don’t love it going in, they’ll probably be hooked by the third week of their freshman year. College students have lots to juggle, meaning food is often last […]
The Associated PressJeff KaroubMike Householder FLINT, Mich.–A Canadian man from Tunisia shouted in Arabic before stabbing a police officer in the neck at a Michigan airport, and made reference to people being killed overseas during the attack that’s now being investigated as an act of terrorism, federal and court officials […]
The Associated Press WEST MILFORD, N.J.–A teenager has left a permanent mark on her long-running battle against her high school’s dress code. Eighteen-year-old West Milford High School senior Victoria DiPaolo chose a black off-the-shoulder top for her senior photo, and her yearbook quote below it reads: “I’m sorry, did my […]
The Associated PressJeff KaroubMike Householder FLINT, Mich.–A Canadian man from Tunisia shouted in Arabic before stabbing a police officer in the neck at a Michigan airport, and made reference to people being killed overseas during the attack that’s now being investigated as an act of terrorism, federal and court officials […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–He’s been overshadowed by “Barbie” for decades, but now “Ken” finally is getting some attention. Mattel is introducing 15 new looks for the male doll, including different skin tones, body shapes, and hair styles. Barbie had a similar makeover more than a year ago–both part of […]
The Associated Press LONDON — Britain’s Prince Harry has suggested that no one in the royal family really wishes to rise to the throne and that it is duty, rather than desire, that prompts them to continue serving the British people. In an interview with Newsweek magazine, Harry said the […]
