NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans City Council voted Thursday to change the locks on a coveted city-owned apartment in its latest dispute with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, whose use of the French Quarter property drew scrutiny and figured in a failed recall effort. The newly flaring dispute centers on one of 50 units in … Read more
On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs announced they had reached a tentative deal with Japanese free-agent pitcher Shota Imanaga. The agreement is pending a physical, which Imanaga will undergo on Tuesday in Chicago. The terms of the deal have yet to be mentioned, but it is an excellent addition for the Cubs. Aside from naming Craig … Read more
TALLINN, Estonia — Its balmy seashores have been trip spots for Russian czars and Soviet common secretaries. It has hosted history-shaking conferences of world leaders and boasts a strategic naval base. And it has been the location of ethnic persecutions, compelled deportations and political repression. Now, as Russia’s struggle in Ukraine enters its 18th month, … Read more