By David Friend The Canadian Press TORONTO Faster and more capable Internet services are headed your way from some of the country’s biggest telecommunications providers, but the chance you’ll need to jump on a “gigabit” service right away is highly unlikely. That hasn’t stopped Rogers, Bell and Telus from launching […]
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By Bradley Klapper The Associated Press VALPARAISO, Chile President Barack Obama will declare new marine sanctuaries in the tidal waters of Maryland and Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan Monday, while Chile is expected to block off a more than 200,000 square miles of sea from commercial fishing and oil and gas exploration […]
By Sarah El-Deeb The Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian activists said late Sunday that Islamic State militants have destroyed a nearly 2,000-year-old arch in the ancient city of Palmyra, the latest victim in the group’s campaign to destroy historic sites across the territory it controls in Iraq and Syria. The Arch […]
By Ben Fox And Jason Dearen The Associated Press NASSAU, Bahamas The search for a U.S. cargo ship that was lost during Hurricane Joaquin off the southeastern Bahamas turned up more clues Sunday but no word yet on the fate of the vessel or its 33-member crew. Aircraft and ships […]
By Paul Elias The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The only gun store in San Francisco is shuttering for good, saying it can no longer operate in the city’s political climate of increased gun control regulations and vocal opposition to its business. “It’s with tremendous sadness and regret that I have […]
By Russell Contreras The Associated Press CORRALES, N.M. At a time when life could be harsh in the American Southwest, outhouses served more than one important role. They provided structure, protected water resources and created important social norms, a New Mexico professor says. Many of the aging wooden structures still […]
By Lois Abraham THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO Planning to serve turkey, mashed potatoes and carrots yet again for Thanksgiving this year? While a roasted bird and all the trimmings are traditional classics, others opt for an unconventional approach. At chef Anna Olson’s gathering, seafood will be on the menu. “Something […]
The Canadian Press No matter what you serve for Thanksgiving, planning is key. “If cooking stresses you out, then you gotta keep it simple or you’re just not going to have fun at your own Thanksgiving party. But some people really love planning those details,” says chef Anna Olson. “I’m […]
By Kelli Kennedy The Associated Press MIAMI Before there were Food Network icons and cultish produce, before farm-to-table was a philosophy and cake decorating became a competitive sport, there was Emeril Lagasse. And his is a life story best told by the kitchens that formed and informed him. There was […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press Until I went off to college and became a vegetarian out of financial necessity, beans really weren’t a part of my life. But once I found myself pinching pennies while sharing a house with three other women, beans became a great and affordable source […]
By J.M. Hirsch THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Most of the foods we eat even among those of us for whom eating is a career pass our lips and leave not even a fleeting memory. Most foods. But then there are those that linger not just on our tongues, but in our […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Sometimes restaurant meals really stun you. You experience a dish so amazing you find yourself saying, “Oh, I could never make that at home.” But then you pause for a moment and think, “Or could I?” This happened to me recently. I went to […]
