Walter Breuning learned to read by kerosene lantern, remembers his grandfather telling him about fighting in the Civil War, and cast his first presidential ballot for Woodrow Wilson. ...more

July 21, 2009

Guinness World Records said Friday that 113-year-old British World War I veteran Henry Allingham has become the world's oldest man. ...more

June 20, 2009

Think John McCain will seal the votes of senior citizens simply because they may share the aches and wrinkles of age? Not so fast. ...more

November 2, 2008

What a thrill for the Rays to be in their first World Series. As an added bonus, when the Series resumes in the cradle of democracy, they'll bat against one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. ...more

October 25, 2008

The world's oldest man celebrated his 113th birthday Thursday in southern Japan, telling reporters he wants to live another five years. ...more

September 19, 2008

NEW YORK - Veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw will moderate NBC's "Meet the Press" through the November election in the place of the late Tim Russert, the network announced Sunday. ...more

June 22, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Every guest of honor Thursday at the Better Living Community Center was born prior to the end of World War I in 1918. About 20 partiers in this exclusive club were all at least 90 years old. The annual Happy and Healthy 90s Club started seven years ago when Dr. Antonio Roa invited his oldest patients to a party. "People are always having parties for the young ones, but nobody gives appreciation to or recognizes our older ones," Roa said. The event was sponsored by Florida Home Health and featured music from a time before the invention of Velcro, Ziplock bags and DVD players. ...more

November 17, 2007