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On Aug. 19, 1967, the Soviet Union’s communist newspaper, Pravda, accused China of making attacks on the Soviet embassy in Peking and straining relations between Russia and China, claiming that, “Literally not a single day passes without a malicious invention about the Soviet Union.”
On Aug. 20, 1959, actor Hugh...
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Moments in Time
On Aug. 12, 2014, actress Lauren Bacall — whose debut film in 1944, To Have and Have Not (also featuring future husband Humphrey Bogart), brought her nearly instant fame — died in New York City at 89. Bacall’s notable career spanned almost seven decades and included The Big Sleep (1946), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) and The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996).
On Aug. 13, 1906, the all-Black infantrymen of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Regiment were accused of killing a white bartender and wounding a white police officer in Brownsville, Texas, despite evidence of their innocence. All were dishonorably discharged. However, a later military investigation exonerated the men and their...
On Aug. 13, 1906, the all-Black infantrymen of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Regiment were accused of killing a white bartender and wounding a white police officer in Brownsville, Texas, despite evidence of their innocence. All were dishonorably discharged. However, a later military investigation exonerated the men and their...
Reinventing leftovers
Turn your suppertime surplus into a savory galetteIn a world where food waste is a growing concern, finding creative ways to use leftovers can be both economical and exciting. Imagine transforming yesterday’s dinner into a delightful new dish with a flaky, buttery crust that elevates even the simplest ingredients. Welcome to the magic of the galette — a French culinary gem that will make your leftovers the star of a new meal.
In French, “galette” is a term used to describe various freeform pies made with only a bottom crust. Traditionally, these can be sweet or savory, often filled with eggs, vegetables or fruit. A galette is a perfect way to creatively use up leftovers, like...
Flying with a pet: Preparation is key
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My family is taking a vacation to Orlando in three months, and we want to take our Bichon Frise, "Arabelle," with us. She is a small-medium size dog. Can we take her aboard the plane as an emotional support animal, or do we have to pay? — Carol in Minneapolis
DEAR CAROLE: You’ll have to pay for Arabelle to accompany you on the aircraft, and I recommend you book as soon as possible. Airlines offer limited space for small and medium size pets to ride in the passenger cabin with you.
Since a 2020 ruling by the Department of Transportation, only trained dogs that perform specific tasks to aid a person with a disability can be classified as service dogs. Most...
DEAR CAROLE: You’ll have to pay for Arabelle to accompany you on the aircraft, and I recommend you book as soon as possible. Airlines offer limited space for small and medium size pets to ride in the passenger cabin with you.
Since a 2020 ruling by the Department of Transportation, only trained dogs that perform specific tasks to aid a person with a disability can be classified as service dogs. Most...
Celebrity Extra
Q: I Just saw the movie Twisters and was happy to see one of my favorite actresses, Maura Tierney, again. The last thing I saw her in was The Good Wife, but it was only a few episodes. What else has she done? — W.T.A: Maura Tierney has been acting mainly on television for over three decades, but is probably best known for her roles on the sitcom NewsRadio and another show you might have heard of — ER. She went on to act in some independent films and T.V. shows before landing another starring role in Showtime’s The Affair with Dominic West (The Crown).
She followed that with a short stint on another Showtimes series Your Honor, starring Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), before...
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