One of the lessons of Vietnam," said Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., "is if you are going to send American forces into harm's way, you don't do it in a limited way. You don't do it tying hands behind your back ahead of time. You don't ask people to give their lives for something less than the prospect of success." ...more

November 8, 2009

For two years, Charles Joseph Mooney dug ditches for the Civilian Conservation Corps for $18 a month, and sent all but $2 of his monthly pay home to support his family. ...more

October 8, 2008

Just like artists looking at a blank canvas, those cooking burgers can see something that can be used to express themselves. ...more

September 9, 2008

"Undiscovered Country," by Lin Enger (Little, Brown and Co., $24) ...more

August 31, 2008

Even though fans of "Jericho" managed to turn around CBS' decision to cancel the apocalyptic drama, the doomsday yarn may still be doomed. ...more

February 11, 2008

State lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a series of immigration-related bills aimed at making it tougher to hire illegal immigrants, limiting public services they can receive and penalizing anyone who brings them into Florida. ...more

February 6, 2008

Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to set aside time in their lives for God and the needy, as he ushered in Christmas early today by celebrating Midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. ...more

December 25, 2007

Danny Wuerffel was on the run, rushing between meetings and airport gates on a mission to spread perpetual good will. And it is a mission, a calling to keep helping those who need it most. He never stops. ...more

December 5, 2007

An Associated Press analysis of new census data provides insight into the reasons for the slumping housing market: Since 1990, homeowners have faced a growing gap between their incomes and the price of their homes. ...more

September 12, 2007