By Christopher Bodeen The Associated Press BEIJING — Chinese authorities have released the pastor of the country’s largest Protestant mega-church after he was detained for more than two months following protests against the government’s removal of crosses from churches, a church worker said Friday. Despite gaining his freedom, Joseph Gu […]
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The Associated Press BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive plans to discuss instituting mandatory visa requirements for American and Canadian visitors because the U.S. and Canada maintain similar restrictions on some EU nationals. EU Commission spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said Friday the item will be on the Commission’s agenda next week. […]
The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Thirteen North Koreans working at the same restaurant in a foreign country have defected to South Korea, Seoul officials said Friday. People working in North Korean-operated restaurants overseas have previously defected, but this is the first time multiple workers have escaped from […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — An effort to build a free online database of Holocaust victims and survivors has reached a milestone. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and Ancestry.com announced Friday that records of one million people persecuted by the Nazis are now available to be searched. The crowd-sourced database […]
By Lynn Elber The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The first “American Idol” finale in 2002 was a battle of the sexes, with Kelly Clarkson the victor over Justin Guarini. The last contest settled the score as Trent Harmon defeated La’Porsha Renae for the crown. Harmon tumbled to the stage […]
By Lauren La Rose The Canadian Press TORONTO — Cara Paiuk and her husband Alex sent thank-you cards following their engagement and wedding, but she candidly confesses she’s not a fan of the handwritten missives. “Generally, I hate them. I don’t do them,” says the writer and photographer, who hails […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press Let’s say that most of the folks coming to your place for the Passover feast are vegetarians. And let’s say that you want to cater to them without breaking the hearts of the die-hard carnivores whose mouths water at the very thought of pot […]
The Associated Press BATH, Maine—The price tag for the most expensive destroyer built for the U.S. Navy still is growing. Updated figures from the Congressional Research Service indicate the cost of three ships in the Zumwalt class has grown 3.7 percent, or $450 million, from the previous fiscal year. That […]
By Jamey Keaten The Associated Press GENEVA — A Swiss high school’s decision to accept two Muslim boys’ refusal for religious reasons to shake hands with their female teachers has triggered a debate in the small Alpine country, where handshake greetings have long been a gender-neutral tradition. The public school […]
By Elizabeth Karmel The Associated Press Though most of my brisket experience has been spent at the smoker or the grill, I have fond memories of braised brisket, which I usually enjoyed during Passover with my Jewish relatives. I remember the beefy steam escaping into the kitchen as the tomato- […]
The Associated Press BATH, Maine — The price tag for the most expensive destroyer built for the U.S. Navy is still growing. Updated figures from the Congressional Research Service indicate the cost of three ships in the Zumwalt class has grown 3.7 per cent, or $450 million, from the previous […]
By Joan Lowy The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Federal aviation officials said Wednesday they will work quickly on regulations that would permit small, commercial drones to fly over people and crowds. The Federal Aviation Administration currently prohibits most commercial use of drones over people. Recommendations from an industry advisory committee, […]
