The Associated PressHillel Italie NEW YORK—Glenn Frey, a rock ‘n’ roll rebel from Detroit who journeyed west, co-founded the Eagles, and with Don Henley formed one of history’s most successful songwriting teams with such hits as “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane,” has died. Frey, 67, died of […]
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By Alison Ladman THE ASSOCIATED PRESS This Valentine’s Day, take a pass on the expected. As in, ditch the restaurant reservations. You’re just going to get overcharged for so-so food, anyway. Instead, stay home and show your lover how much you care by assembling this simple ‚Äî but impressive baked […]
By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press I’m not sure how it happened, but the microwave mug muffin is suddenly an internet sensation. I’m a believer in making muffins in large batches and freezing, so I admit I’ve only taken interest in the individually-made microwave version recently. My kids love to […]
By Hyung-Jin Kim The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of North Korea has launched an estimated 1 million propaganda leaflets by balloon into South Korea amid increased tension between the rivals following the North’s recent nuclear test, Seoul officials said Monday. A Cold War-style standoff flared since the North’s claim […]
By Bradley Klapper And Matthew Lee The Associated Press WASHINGTON Diplomatic triumph or travesty, America’s relationship with one of its most intractable foes took two giant leaps forward this weekend when Iran released four Americans in a prisoner swap after locking in last summer’s nuclear deal and receiving some $100 […]
By Brahima Ouedraogo The Associated Press OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso Burkina Faso began three days of national mourning Sunday and the president said security would be stepped up in the capital and the country’s borders after al-Qaida militants in a vehicle from neighbouring Niger killed at least 28 people in an […]
Support leg breaks as SpaceX rocket lands on ocean barge LOS ANGELES After successfully delivering a U.S.-European ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit, a Space X rocket made a hard landing on a floating barge in the roiling Pacific, breaking a support leg and toppling over Sunday. SpaceX announcers said the first […]
By Pan Pylas The Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland The world’s political and business elite are being urged to do more than pay lip service to growing inequalities around the world as they head off for this week’s World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos. Two reports published […]
The Associated Press LONDON British police are seeking a burglar who may have a heavy conscience ‚Äî or pockets ‚Äî after stealing 15,000 pounds ($21,500) in 1-pound ($1.43) coins. Greater Manchester Police said Friday that three houses in a street in Ashton-Under-Lyne, northwest England were robbed on Jan. 1. The […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Hosting a horde of fans for the Super Bowl? Or are you crashing somebody’s party and tasked with bringing something delicious? Either way, you could spend a lot of time thinking about what to prepare. Or you could just make this and know beyond […]
PARIS Religious Jews in Marseille are facing a wrenching choice: Whether to wear the skullcap that proclaims their religion or tuck it away in hopes of staying safe. It’s a dilemma about identity and freedom of faith that has confronted religious communities elsewhere in Europe and the U.S. It’s becoming […]
By Rachel Zoll The Associated Press NEW YORK Anglican leaders on Thursday temporarily restricted the role of the U.S. Episcopal Church in their global fellowship as a sanction over the church’s acceptance of gay marriage. Episcopalians have been barred for three years from any policy-setting positions in the Anglican Communion […]
