LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Lindsay Lohan was charged Thursday with crimes in New York and Los Angeles, marking her latest setbacks as she tries to revive her career and avoid a return to jail.
Suu Kyi decries crackdown that injured protesters
Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has publicly criticized the forcible crackdown on protesters at a mine in northwestern Myanmar, saying the public needs an explanation of the violence that injured dozens, including Buddhist monks. Undefeated Lawton continues roll at Canada Cup with win over Team Jones
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Stefanie Lawton can now count the defending champions among her victims at the Capital One Canada Cup curling competition.
Afghanistan wants Pakistan to free more Taliban
Afghanistan wants Pakistan to free more Taliban detainees to help coax the group into negotiations to end the 11-year-old war.
Falcons pick off Brees 5 times and finally beat Saints 23-13, closing in on division title
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons moved to the brink of clinching a division championship.
Concussions in male, female varsity hockey players more common than reported: study
TORONTO – The occurrence of brain-rattling concussions among both elite male and female hockey players appears to be much higher than reported, suggests a study in which sports medicine doctors were behind the bench observing a season’s worth of games.
Ontario Teachers' fund plans Asia office, building 10-member team
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, a leading Canadian pension fund, plans to open its first Asia office next year in Hong Kong, with as many as 10 staff, a source with knowledge of the matter said, as it targets higher returns from direct investments in the region. Teachers’ is one of the world’s largest investors into private equity firms, and is increasingly active in direct investing in deals, and the move to set up only its second office outside Canada underscores the significance of Asia to influential pension fund managers. …
Shoppers' habits not changed by garment plant fire
Before purchasing a shirt, shoppers will run their hands over the fabric, look at the price tag and wonder how it will hold up in the washing machine. Some might even ask if it makes them look fat.
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