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Let's get small: New Yorkers revel in the joys, sacrifices of teeny apartments

Let's get small: New Yorkers revel in the joys, sacrifices of teeny apartments

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sam Neuman jokes that he doesn't casually throw off his coat when he gets home at night — it would take up half his apartment.
The teen years seen round the world: Obama girls grow up, with milestones to come in 2nd term

The teen years seen round the world: Obama girls grow up, with milestones to come in 2nd term

WASHINGTON - That's how it goes with kids. You hardly notice how fast they're growing up, then suddenly big sis is nearly as tall as Mom and the little one is a tween, gently sassing Dad.
Obama declares about first lady's new haircut: 'I love her bangs'

Obama declares about first lady's new haircut: 'I love her bangs'

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has rendered his opinion on what he called the most significant event of inaugural weekend: his wife's new haircut. Said Obama: "I love her bangs. She looks good. She always looks good.
Cooks in DC hail nation's first foodies in chief with Chefs Ball ahead of Obama's inauguration

Cooks in DC hail nation's first foodies in chief with Chefs Ball ahead of Obama's inauguration

WASHINGTON - Some of Washington's top chefs came together to salute the president ahead of the inauguration, in part because of the first family's influence on the culture around food.

CALENDAR, Jan. 20 and 21: Victoria Symphony, Burns Memorial Tea and Concert

SUNDAY, JAN. 20 Victoria Symphony presents Parker Plays Gershwin, 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121. Burns Memorial Tea and Concert at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church hall, 680 Courtney St.
40 years later, Roe v Wade abortion ruling's legacy is one of bitter, unrelenting division

40 years later, Roe v Wade abortion ruling's legacy is one of bitter, unrelenting division

NEW YORK, N.Y. - By today's politically polarized standards, the Supreme Court's momentous Roe v. Wade ruling was a landslide. By a 7-2 vote on Jan. 22, 1973, the justices established a nationwide right to abortion.
Around Town at Whisky Fest: Canada’s high-spirited secret

Around Town at Whisky Fest: Canada’s high-spirited secret

Forget about the Oscars and the Canadian Screen Awards. It was the Canadian Whisky Awards that had people talking — and moved by sensational spirits — on Thursday night. And the winner was … John K.
Winter warmup: Five ways to enliven home decor during the chillier months

Winter warmup: Five ways to enliven home decor during the chillier months

TORONTO - The holiday decorations have been shelved for another year and the warmth of spring — and the habitual house cleaning that follows — is still months away. Welcome to the mid-winter lull.

Ireland finds more horsemeat traces in burgers, imported ingredient; plant suspends operations

DUBLIN - Food quality officials said Thursday they have identified more horsemeat traces in beef burgers produced in Ireland and pinpointed the problem in an imported ingredient.

Retailers’ woes can benefit shoppers

January can be a great month to buy a variety of items — depending on holiday sales trends. Recent holiday sales were disappointing for retailers, meaning good deals for January shoppers.