From tiny little stove to tiny little plate, finger food of a special sort has captured the fancy of Anna Werner: If you’re hungry, how about a little lasagna, a little sushi, a little pumpkin pie? Emphasis on the word “little.” Because these dishes barely merit a bite. It’s tiny […]
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Zimbabweans flood the streets demanding president’s ouster
HARARE, Zimbabwe — In a euphoric gathering that just days ago would have drawn a police crackdown, crowds marched through Zimbabwe’s capital on Saturday to demand the departure of President Robert Mugabe, one of Africa’s last remaining liberation leaders, after nearly four decades in power. Euphoric crowds chanted “He must go!” […]
Top general says he would resist “illegal” nuke order from Trump
Last Updated Nov 18, 2017 6:04 PM EST The top U.S. nuclear commander said Saturday he would push back against President Trump if he ordered a nuclear launch the general believed to be “illegal,” saying he would look to find another solution. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of the […]
A visit to the Black Swan, the Best Restaurant in the World
To call something a “Black Swan” is to say that it is very, very rare. And what could be rarer than the world’s FINEST restaurant? Mark Phillips has saved us a table: To beat a path to the door of the “Best Restaurant in the World,” you first have to […]
Whisky from the Land of the Rising Sun
People in Japan toast fine whisky by saying “KANPAI,” which is the equivalent of “Cheers” — a sentiment Mo Rocca now seconds: The cool air, the crystal waters, the seaside cliffs … the perfect place to make a world-class whisky. But this isn’t Scotland. This is the Nikka Distillery in […]
Trump administration threatens to shutter Palestinians’ D.C. office
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has put the Palestinians on notice that it will shutter their office in Washington unless they’ve entered serious peace talks with Israel, U.S. officials said, potentially giving President Trump more leverage as he seeks an elusive Mideast peace deal. The Palestinian foreign minister denounced the […]
Gymnast Gabby Douglas apologizes after comment about sexual abuse
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas apologized Friday after being criticized for tweeting that “dressing in a provocative / sexual way entices the wrong crowd” in response to a message by her Team USA teammate Aly Raisman to stop “victim shaming.” Earlier this week, Raisman told “60 Minutes” that she was […]
Trump to delay decision on importing elephant trophies
President Trump tweeted Friday night that he is putting decision to reverse Obama-era legislation to ban the import of big-game hunted trophies from Zimbabwe. In Mr. Trump’s tweet, he said he is putting the decision on hold so he can “review all conservation facts” with Secretary of the Interior Ryan […]
Baltimore remembers detective killed in shooting
BALTIMORE — Baltimore police Det. Sean Suiter is being remembered as a great cop, known for his smarts and his smile. He was an Army veteran — a husband, and father of five. On Friday, his brothers and sisters in blue were still searching for his killer. With a police […]
Can Alabama’s evangelicals carry Roy Moore to victory?
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — One woman after another trooped to the microphone on Friday to sing the praises of Roy Moore, including his wife Kayla. “He will not step down,” Kayla Moore said. Moore’s campaign this week has been a bullhorn tribute to his character. “To the people of Alabama, thank […]