TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet again when Democratic lawmakers said they did not have enough votes to advance it. Read More … [Read more...] about Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature
French soccer league struggling with violence, discriminatory chanting and low-scoring matches
There's been homophobic and racist chanting in the stands, a team bus pelted with stones, a game called off because of crowd trouble, and precious few goals on the field. Read More … [Read more...] about French soccer league struggling with violence, discriminatory chanting and low-scoring matches
Still alive! Golden mole not seen for 80 years and presumed extinct is found again in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- Researchers in South Africa say they have rediscovered a species of mole with an iridescent golden coat and the ability to almost "swim" through sand dunes after it hadn't been seen for more than 80 years and was thought to be extinct. Read More … [Read more...] about Still alive! Golden mole not seen for 80 years and presumed extinct is found again in South Africa
WHL roundup: Hvidston scores twice as Broncos defeat Tigers 5-3
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. -- Connor Hvidston scored twice as the Swift Current Broncos defeated the Medicine Hat Tigers 5-3 on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Read More … [Read more...] about WHL roundup: Hvidston scores twice as Broncos defeat Tigers 5-3
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100. Read More … [Read more...] about Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100