An elderly couple from a rural Southern province in China visit the big city of Beijing for the first time. There, in the Imperial Gardens, they see something they have only heard about: Westerners. ...more

August 2, 2008

SEBRING — Savanna Weirick hasn't stopped smiling since this afternoon when she leapt into the arms of her mommy and daddy who came all the way from Iraq to pick her up from day care. Army Sgt. John and Army Spc. Kairee Weirick said the 18 hours on the plane and a couple of hours in a car were definitely worth the chance to be with their 3-year-old daughter. ...more

May 2, 2008

"Deadfall," by Robert Liparulo (Thomas Nelson, $24.99) ...more

November 18, 2007

Zephyrhills' David Reutimann has been stressing over his future, wondering whether he has done well enough as a rookie in NASCAR's major-league level to earn a shot back next year. ...more

September 26, 2007