China’s first large homemade passenger jet to fly in 2017
BEIJING (AP) – After years of delays, China’s first large homemade passenger jetliner will take to the air for its maiden flight in the first …
Orchard Elementary parents say yes to no-homework
By NICOLE HIGGINS DE SMET The Burlington Free Press SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) – Five months after a no-homework policy went into effect, Orchard Elementary …
Sweetest of all: Patriots reign in mighty Super Bowl rally
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer HOUSTON (AP) – Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the rest of the New England Patriots have long been reluctant …
Why it’s a good idea to file your taxes early
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer Tax season is here, and while you have until April 18 to file your return, you may …
Iranian baby will be allowed into US for life-saving surgery
By VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that an Iranian infant banned from entering the United …
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to Hall of Fame as NFL contributor
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) – Jerry Jones will now have a plaque in Canton to go with the three Super Bowl …
Historic home of civil rights Governor LeRoy Colins, open
By Gary FINEOUT Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After repeated delays, the mansion that was once home to one of Florida’s most well-regarded governors is …
White privilege essay stirs passions
By MICHAEL MELIA Associated Press WESTPORT, Conn. — When the town sponsored a student essay contest on the topic of white privilege, it was intended …
Games, crafts, other activities may safeguard aging brain
By Lindsey Tanner AP Medical Writer CHICAGO – Games, even in your 70s and beyond, simple activities including web- surfing, playing bridge and socializing can …
Haiti holds final round of election cycle started in 2015
By David McFadden Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haiti held a final round of legislative contests as well as long-overdue municipal elections on Sunday, closing …