Mexico kingpin Guzman ‘world’s most powerful’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department called Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman “the world’s most powerful drug trafficker” Tuesday. The fugitive Sinaloa cartel leader also got a boost from Mexican actress Kate Del Castillo, who said…
A swing for your child
A child’s swing set is a great thing to add to your yard. Buying a swing set is a superb way for your children to play with each other and maybe even to meet new friends. There is nothing more…
Oakland Raiders fire first-year coach Hue Jackson
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Reggie McKenzie made clear on his first day as Raiders general manager that there’s a new regime in Oakland. Soon after officially signing his contract to be the first general manager since longtime owner Al Davis’…
Wozniacki loses, Kvitova into Sydney semis
SYDNEY (AP) — Caroline Wozniacki lost her quarterfinal at the Sydney International on Wednesday, opening the way for Petra Kvitova to take over the No. 1 ranking before next week’s Australian Open. Wozniacki, who needed a medical timeout in the…
Alzheimer’s Disease and prevention
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It is characterised by a loss of cognitive function that can include disrupted thinking, memory, reasoning, communication, personality and cognitive speed. It is degenerative in nature, with cognitive abilities decreasing…
Scots leader: Scotland must run independence vote
LONDON (AP) — Scottish leader Alex Salmond clashed with the British government Wednesday by insisting that the people of Scotland should set the terms of a referendum on independence, not British politicians. British Prime Minister David Cameron’s government favours allowing…
