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Nikki Haley doesn’t mention slavery when asked what caused the Civil War. She later walks that back

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was asked at a New Hampshire town hall about the reason for the Civil War, and she didn’t mention slavery in her response. She walked back her comments hours later.Asked during Wednesday night’s town hall in Berlin what she believed had caused the war — the first shots of which were fired in her home state of South Carolina — Haley talked about the role of government, replying that it involved “the freedoms of what people could and couldn’t do.”She then turned the question back to the man who had asked it. He replied that he was not the one running for president and wished instead to know her answer.After Haley went into a lengthier explanation about the role of government, individual freedom and capitalism, the questioner seemed to admonish Haley, saying, “In the year 2023, it’s astonishing to me that you answer that question without mentioning the word ‘slavery.’”“What do you want me to say about slavery?” H...

Thomas Castellanos’ 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift BC over No. 17 SMU in Fenway Bowl

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Thomas Castellanos had two fourth-quarter touchdown runs and Boston College beat No. 17 SMU 23-14 on Thursday in the Fenway Bowl at the home of the Boston Red Sox, snapping the Mustangs’ nine-game winning streak.Castellanos rushed for 155 yards and completed 11-of-18 passes for 102 yards. Ky Robichaux also had a scoring run for the Eagles (7-6), who have a main campus that’s located about 4 miles west of Fenway.Kevin Jennings went 24 of 48 for 191 yards and a TD for SMU (11-3), which finished with its most victories since the 1982 squad also got 11.With the Mustangs moving to the Atlantic Coast Conference next season in a sweeping list of realignments that have overtaken college football, it was a matchup of two teams that’ll see each other again next season in Dallas during league play.Castellanos’ 15-yard keeper up the middle moved BC ahead 17-14 early in the fourth. He stopped and posed briefly in the back of the end zone directly in front of Boston’s bullpen, where...

Bruins get a little boost at practice

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

Jim Montgomery has given some tough reviews of practices this season. When he hasn’t liked the energy of the sessions, the Bruins’ coach hasn’t been shy about letting people know about it.That wasn’t the case on Thursday.The fact that the B’s snapped their four-game losing streak on Wednesday in Buffalo might have had a little something to do with it. A bigger reason might have been that a Christmas vacation week crowd of families packed Warrior Ice Arena for the 40-minute practice, oohing-and-ahhing with every deke, every snipe, every cherry-picking save they saw.The Bruins have reached the pinnacle of their hockey playing profession, but having a few extra eyeballs on you never fails to motivate players, at any level.“That’s our best practice in a long time,” said Montgomery. “I thought the energy of our fans being there and with the guys wanting to put on a show or whatever it was, we practiced with really good pace and intensity today.”Weymout...

Recipe: Make this Shallot and Bacon Tart to enjoy while watching New Year’s Day TV

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

A savory tart could be a perfect treat for TV watching on New Year’s Day. This Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Tart is one of my favorites. The sweetness of browned onions and shallots team beautifully with crisp bacon and creamy ricotta.For a shortcut, use a prepared pie dough from the refrigerated dairy case at the supermarket. Often, I use Pillsbury Pie Crust, but Trader Joe’s prepared pie dough is a good choice too.Caramelized Shallot and Bacon TartYield: 8 servingsINGREDIENTS1 round prepared pie dough, such as refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crust4 slices thick bacon1 tablespoon canola oil4 shallots, cut crosswise into thin slices1 1/2 large yellow onions, cut in half top to bottom, thinly sliced crosswise1/8 teaspoon sugar1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leavesSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese1 egg yolk1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseEgg wash: 1 egg yolk beaten with 1/2 teaspoon waterDIRECTIONS1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and pr...

Recipe: Kick off the new year right by cooking up Hoppin’ John

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

In my childhood, New Year’s Day meant a lunch that showcased black-eyed peas. The annual event was based on my father’s belief that the consumption of those pale-colored legumes, each with a prominent black spot, were the source of good luck in the new year.Often my dad made a simple soup that also featured those tasty peas. But more often, they were shown off in Hoppin’ John, a delicious concoction made with a mix of bacon and boneless ham, as well as white long-grained rice, herbs, and yes, black-eyed peas. It’s a slow-cooked wonder, and some may question my featuring it in a quick-cook column. But we all could use a potential good fortune charm.Wishing you good luck in 2024.Hoppin’ JohnYield: 8 servingsINGREDIENTS6 slices bacon, chopped1 (1- to 1 1/2 pound) boneless ham, cut into 3/4-inch planks1 onion, finely chopped2 celery stalks, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme4 cups chicken broth2 pounds frozen black-eyes peas; see cook’s notes2 bay leaves1 1/2 cups lon...

Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

By Amy Maxmen, KFF Health NewsThree years after more than 3,600 health workers died of COVID-19, occupational safety experts warn that those on the front lines may once again be at risk if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention takes its committee’s advice on infection control guidelines in health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and jails. In early November, the committee released a controversial set of recommendations the CDC is considering, which would update those established some 16 years ago.The pandemic illustrated how a rift between the CDC and workplace safety officials can have serious repercussions. Most recently, the giant hospital system Sutter Health in California appealed a citation from the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, by pointing to the CDC’s shifting advice on when and whether N95 masks were needed at the start of the pandemic. By contrast, Cal/OSHA requires employers in high-risk settings like hos...

Patriots offense gets mixed news at Thursday practice

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

FOXBORO — Patriots left tackle Trent Brown returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with an illness, while veteran receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was newly absent.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Callahan: The overlooked, underrated Patriot tying Bill Belichick’s secondary together New England Patriots | When Bailey Zappe started getting more comfortable in Patriots’ new offense New England Patriots | Patriots claim cornerback, place Rhamondre Stevenson on IR New England Patriots | Patriots-Bills injury report: Trent Brown among 3 absent, new Pats veteran has concussion New England Patriots | Patriots down 3 starters at Wednesday practice before Bills game Smith-Schuster was one of four missing players, along with safeties Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) and Jalen Mills (concussion) and rookie receiver Kayshon Boutte. It’s unknown why Boutte was absent. Smith-Schu...

San Ysidro couple found dead at casino identified; woman died of strangulation

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A married couple found dead in a vehicle in Campo Tuesday, days after they had been reported missing by family members, have been identified by authorities.On Thursday, Lt. Steve Shebloski with the San Diego Police Department confirmed 52-year-old Johnny Soto and 45-year-old Melissa Soto, both residents of San Ysidro, were the deceased individuals in this incident. 25 Southern California restaurants added to Michelin Guide in 2023 The pair was found in the Golden Acorn Casino parking lot at 1800 Golden Acorn Way. Detectives from the SDPD’s Southern Division and the Homicide Unit responded to the scene to investigate.The exact nature of what occurred and why they were missing is still under investigation. Based on preliminary evidence, authorities say the man was killed from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.At this time, it has been determined the woman died from strangulation. Her death has been confirmed as a homicide with her hu...

Dominican baseball player Wander Franco fails to appear at prosecutor’s office amid investigation

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco failed to show up Thursday for a meeting with a prosecutor who is investigating him for an alleged relationship with a minor.Prosecutor Olga Diná Llaverías said the investigation will continue regardless of Franco’s no-show. She waited for the All-Star player and his lawyers at her office, but they didn’t appear.Dominican prosecutors and police showed up on Tuesday at a Franco property in Baní, his hometown about 60 kilometers (37 miles) southwest of Santo Domingo. They did not find the 22-year-old player to request he appear for testimony.The Dominican Republic’s prosecutors’ office said on Aug. 14 that Franco was under investigation because of postings on his social media channels suggesting he had a relationship with a minor. The Associated Press has not been able to verify the reported posts.Franco’s no-show could be because his current lawyers may not have bee...

World population grew by 75 million in past year and will be more than 8 billion people on Jan. 1

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:59 GMT

The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday.The worldwide growth rate in the past year was just under 1%. At the start of 2024, 4.3 births and two deaths are expected worldwide every second, according to the Census Bureau figures.The growth rate for the United States in the past year was 0.53%, about half the worldwide figure. The U.S. added 1.7 million people and will have a population on New Year’s Day of 335.8 million people. If the current pace continues through the end of the decade, the 2020s could be the slowest-growing decade in U.S. history, yielding a growth rate of less than 4% over the 10-year-period from 2020 to 2030, said William Frey, a demographer at The Brookings Institution.The slowest-growing decade currently was in the aftermath of the Great Depression in the 1930s, when the growth rate was 7.3%.“...