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Prague bans nighttime pub crawls to deal with drunk and rowdy visitors
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech capital has approved a ban on organized nighttime pub crawls, a popular pastime for tourists that has raked in the cash for bars but caused misery for residents and authorities alike. The outings, which see boisterous tourist groups moving from bar to bar in...
Cotter scores as Devils beat Sabres 3-1 to sweep season-opening series in Prague
PRAGUE (AP) — Newcomer Paul Cotter proved his value, scoring again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday for a sweep of their regular-season-opening series in the Czech capital. Cotter, among New Jersey's new additions, also scored in a 4-1 win...
Today in History: September 26, Kennedy-Nixon presidential debate
Today is Thursday, Sept. 26, the 270th day of 2024. There are 96 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 26, 1960, the first-ever debate between presidential nominees took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off before a...
Powerful former North Dakota lawmaker pleads guilty to traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minor
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A powerful former North Dakota lawmaker pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a charge that he traveled to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor. Ray Holmberg, 80, of Grand Forks, admitted in court that he had paid young male masseuses, with...
Part of falling cornice kills 1 at Prague tram stop
PRAGUE (AP) — Part of a cornice that fell from a building in downtown Prague hit a tram stop, killing one person, officials said Thursday. Television footage showed a hole in the roof of the stop. The victim was not immediately identified. The accident took place on...
