By Lolita C. Baldor The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Navy is scrapping its decision to eliminate dozens of enlisted sailors’ job titles, including many that end in “man,” after hitting an onslaught of opposition from the force. The decision to drop long-held traditional titles and instead refer to sailors […]
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By Katie Workman The Associated Press This is the time of year when food writers start lamenting about how much we’ve all indulged. We offer up lighter recipes as a way to make amends for our fourth-quarter behaviour. Mea culpa, and pass the bran flakes. I’d rather think about all […]
By Gillian Wong The Associated Press BEIJING — China on Tuesday handed back to the United States an underwater drone whose seizure raised tensions in a relationship that has been tested by President-elect Donald Trump’s signals of a tougher policy toward Beijing. Last week’s seizure near the Philippines prompted a […]
By Bharatha Mallawarachi The Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The goal has been to erect the world’s tallest artificial Christmas tree, but Sri Lankan organizers now say they’ll be lucky to get the tree up in time for the holiday. Hundreds of port workers and volunteers were scrambling Tuesday […]
By Hyung-Jin Kim The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — A high-profile North Korean defector told South Korean lawmakers on Monday that he fled because of disillusionment with what he describes as a “tyrannical reign of terror” by leader Kim Jong Un, according to one of the lawmakers who […]
The Associated Press ABSECON, N.J. — Police say twin brothers stole 180 bars of soap from a New Jersey supermarket but weren’t able to make a clean getaway. Absecon police say Kenny and Lenny Stewart dumped 30 six-packs of Dove soap into a large bag and bolted for an exit […]
The Associated Press HONOLULU — President Barack Obama says one of his missions after leaving office will be to develop a new generation of leaders on issues such as climate change, criminal justice reform and expanding health insurance coverage. In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, Obama said he wants to […]
The Associated Press LONDON — The BBC has gently turned down a schoolgirl’s offer to replace Big Ben’s familiar chimes when the London landmark is silenced for repairs. BBC editor Roger Sawyer told 8-year-old Phoebe Hanson it would probably be too much work for such a young girl. The BBC […]
By Rodney Muhumuza The Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda — Children scamper in the bush, jumping here and there to catch grasshoppers before they fly away. On a good day, many will walk away with plastic bags filled with the insects to fry and eat as a snack. Grasshoppers, known in […]
By The Culinary Institute Of America The Associated Press When it comes to planning party menus, we often think the most special dishes are the most complicated ones, with exotic and expensive ingredients. But often, it’s the classic recipes that rely on familiar flavours that your guests will remember. Food […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press If there’s anything more comforting than boiled pasta in a sauce, it’s got to be baked pasta in a sauce. The baking adds a crispy crust that is such a delicious contrast to the tender goodness of the dish. The challenge is how to […]
By Bradley Klapper And Josh Lederman The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is promising that the U.S. will retaliate against Russia for its suspected meddling in America’s election process, an accusation the Kremlin has vehemently denied. Amid calls on both sides of the political aisle on Capitol Hill […]
