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Ford recalls nearly half a million 2016-17 Explorers due to door trim that can detach while driving

Ford recalls nearly half a million 2016-17 Explorers due to door trim that can detach while driving

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford is recalling nearly half a million older Explorer models because part of the door trim can detach while driving and cause a dangerous road hazard, U.S. auto safety regulators said Wednesday.
'A huge loss.' In remote Nagasaki islands, a rare version of Christianity heads toward extinction

'A huge loss.' In remote Nagasaki islands, a rare version of Christianity heads toward extinction

IKITSUKI, Japan (AP) — On this small island in rural Nagasaki, Japan ’s Hidden Christians gather to worship what they call the Closet God. In a special room about the size of a tatami mat is a scroll painting of a kimono-clad Asian woman.
Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue

Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
‘John Candy: I Like Me’ to open 50th edition of Toronto International Film Festival

‘John Candy: I Like Me’ to open 50th edition of Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — A documentary about late Canadian comic John Candy will open the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Text of the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision

Text of the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday. Here is the text of the central bank's decision: ——— The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.
Cynthia Erivo mines the depths of her soul for 'I Forgive You,' her 'honest, human' album

Cynthia Erivo mines the depths of her soul for 'I Forgive You,' her 'honest, human' album

NEW YORK (AP) — It began as it always should, with her voice.
Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85

Edmund White, a groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85

NEW YORK (AP) — Edmund White , the groundbreaking man of letters who documented and imagined the gay revolution through journalism, essays, plays and such novels as "A Boy's Own Story" and "The Beautiful Room is Empty," has died. He was 85.
Gloves from Wayne Gretzky's last Stanley Cup run with Oilers up for auction

Gloves from Wayne Gretzky's last Stanley Cup run with Oilers up for auction

A pair of gloves worn by Wayne Gretzky during his last Stanley Cup run with the Edmonton Oilers is going up for auction.
Japan's emperor and his family pray in Okinawa for the victims of the island battle 80 years ago

Japan's emperor and his family pray in Okinawa for the victims of the island battle 80 years ago

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his family prayed on Wednesday in Okinawa for all the war dead in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II that was fought on the southern Japanese island 80 years ago.
Which compact pickup is better? Edmunds compares the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz

Which compact pickup is better? Edmunds compares the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz

Looking for a midsize truck? The best one for buyers really comes down to intended use.