The price of precious metal palladium hit another record high on Tuesday, surging above $1,550. Threat of strikes by South African mineworkers added to supply concerns in an already tight market. The silvery-white precious metal has risen 21 percent so far this year on a sustained supply deficit. Palladium, which is used in pollution control…
CLERMONT, Fla. – Science & Arts (Okla.) used a four-run third inning to defeat Columbia (Mo.), 4-1, for its first NAIA Softball World Series Championship on Thursday evening at Legends Way Ball Fields. In the bottom of the third, Science & Arts scored four unearned runs with two outs, highlighted by Shania Beck’s ninth home run…
LONDON — A British newspaper says police in London are investigating an allegation of sexual assault made against former British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell. The Daily Telegraph says Scotland Yard is investigating a complaint from a woman who was an employee at the Canadian High Commission when Campbell was high commissioner. The newspaper says in…