World & Nation
Federal authorities have confirmed the deaths of six harbor porpoises whose bodies were found after a Navy vessel tested midrange sonar in Haro Strait last week.
May 17, 2003
Business
Former UPI and Financial News Network executive Earl Brian was convicted Thursday of conspiring to cover up the companies’ dire financial straits in the late 1980s and early ‘90s.
Oct. 18, 1996
When humanity’s early ancestors first jumped down from the trees, they did not walk fully upright but probably scooted along on their knuckles much like chimpanzees and gorillas do today, scientists said Wednesday.
March 23, 2000
Soccer
Though they taken by surprise, Socker players said Monday they were supportive of management’s efforts to regroup from dire financial straits after learning the club had filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 in Federal Bankruptcy Court.
April 26, 1988
Archives
Orange League pitchers beware: Don’t underestimate the bottom of Magnolia High School’s batting order.
April 7, 1990
Canada’s new defense budget giving priority to maritime forces represents a vigorous reaction to the United States’ challenge to Canadian sovereignty over the Northwest Passage.
June 24, 1987
Books
How and when did humans “journey from Asia into a vast, seemingly unpopulated landmass” that has come to be known as “the Americas”?
Aug. 16, 1987
Sports
All indications are that Rory McIlroy will play in the PGA Championship next week at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wis., and if he does then golf fans will see a star-studded threesome that includes Americans Jordan Spieth and Zach Johnson.
Aug. 8, 2015
Music
Maybe there’s a growing grudge against grunge, but--judging from the enthusiastic response to the Colorado trio Big Head Todd & the Monsters at the Roxy on Friday--there’s a new demand for young bands that play “tasty” music and value “chops” highly, for better or worse.
Jan. 18, 1993
Fender Musical Instruments, launched by Leo Fender 50 years ago in Fullerton, will have a commemorative CD out Oct. 1 as part of its anniversary observance.
Sept. 14, 1996