Investigators brought in a giant crane and a barge Friday to help pull a US Airways jetliner from the Hudson River, and survivors among the 155 people aboard recounted tales of horror and hailed the pilot as a hero who delivered them from certain death. ...more

January 16, 2009

With a glance at the simple holiday decorations in the front yard, a visitor would never anticipate the intricate holiday scene located at the rear of the Sirrine family's home. ...more

December 1, 2008

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Fans of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" are celebrating the film's 25th anniversary with a convention and trips to the house where the movie was made. ...more

November 30, 2008

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on television as the onslaught of holiday programming gets under way in earnest this week with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, "Miracle on 34th Street" and "White Christmas." ...more

November 26, 2008

I've never had a love affair for onions - or a hate affair, for that matter. ...more

May 7, 2008

THEATER Today-Saturday "A Christmas Cannoli: Or a Tale of Two Families"; a mob-style Christmas comedy featuring a twist on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $14 adults, $12 seniors 55 and older, students and military, $10 children 12 and younger; Masque Theater, 12482 Berkely Square Drive, Tampa; (813) 980-3321 ...more

December 12, 2007

OPENING The Golden Compass *½ A 12-year-old girl (newcomer Dakota Blue Richards) tries to rescue a kidnapped friend and winds up on an epic quest to save her world. The movie also stars Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. 114 minutes (PG-13; sequences of fantasy violence) ...more

December 6, 2007

The letter of the week asks about a favorite holiday film, but it's an obscure one. ...more

November 29, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Santa Fest; features ice skating, snow slides, crafts, the Krewe of Venus holiday parade, live entertainment and more; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-8615 ...more

November 28, 2007

Nothing says holiday cheer like Shannen Doherty, Ernest Borgnine or Shrek. They've all got new Christmas specials this year, along with Mario Lopez and Elmo. ...more

November 22, 2007