These days, unless a family member or close friend is serving in the armed forces, the 6 o'clock news is the only reminder to Americans that they are at war. Very few feel any repercussions from the conflict. ...more

October 19, 2008

A passenger jet traveling from Moscow to the Ural Mountains city of Perm crashed near residential buildings as it was preparing to land early Sunday, killing all 88 people aboard, officials said. ...more

September 14, 2008

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under executive director Ken Haddad has done an exceptional job of seeking public input on regulations to manage fish and wildlife, but a recent effort on boating rules might have strayed a bit off course. ...more

January 30, 2008

A few dozen graying Pearl Harbor survivors observed a moment of silence Friday in honor of their comrades who perished in the Japanese bombing of Oahu 66 years ago. ...more

December 8, 2007