Review: Elizabeth McCracken honors her mom in a sly way
“The Hero of This Book” by Elizabeth McCracken (Ecco) Don’t be fooled by the fact that this slim new volume from Elizabeth McCracken has the words...
76ers coach Rivers uses training camp as education tool
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Doc Rivers is at ease using his platform as an NBA coach to fight bigotry and racial injustice, campaign for politicians he...
S&P/TSX composite up more than 400 points as oil tops US$80 a barrel
TORONTO – Gains in the energy sector as the price of oil rose to top US$80 a barrel helped Canada’s main stock index surge more than...
Wisconsin’s Leonhard gets his shot under tough circumstances
Jim Leonhard would have preferred much different circumstances, but the former Wisconsin safety and NFL veteran has been given the opportunity to lead his alma mater’s...
French NOC boss starts lawsuit over ‘psychological violence’
PARIS (AP) — Turmoil at the French Olympic Committee is casting yet another shadow on French sports in the buildup to the Paris Olympics. Since the...
2 more victims found after shooting at Oklahoma homecoming
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Police in Oklahoma said Monday they have found two more gunshot victims who were wounded in a shooting at a Oklahoma high...
Rates remissions available for flood-affected homeowners
MARTIN DE RUYTER/STUFF Homeowners who have been unable to live in their red or yellow-stickered homes for over 30 days can apply for rates relief. Owners...
Suitcases containing children’s bodies were moved a year before grim discovery
Warning: This story contains details some readers may find disturbing. 1 NEWS South Korean police arrested a woman over the deaths of two children whose bodies...
Universities union to unveil plans for mass walkout over pay protest
Plans for strike by up to 7000 academics, researchers and general staff from all eight universities to be revealed today. Union members are striking over pay,...
A quarter of Christchurch votes are in so far – but time is ticking
Ricky Wilson/Stuff Postal votes need to be in the mail by 5pm Tuesday, otherwise they can be hand-delivered to ballot boxes around the region. A quarter...