The tragedy in the waters off Tampa Bay is a grim reminder to all who enjoy boating that nobody is immune to the dangers of the sea. ...more

March 7, 2009

The terrorists who struck this city in November stunned authorities not only with their use of sophisticated weaponry, but also with their comfort with modern technology. ...more

December 14, 2008

If forced to choose my kitchen arsenal for a deserted island vacation, I'd most definitely pack my cleaver, tongs and a wok. ...more

October 10, 2008

When three U.S. Coast Guard investigators peered into the hatch of a semi-submarine Saturday night, they saw two knives near the crewmen, Lt. j.g. Todd Bagetis said. ...more

September 17, 2008

When three U.S. Coast Guard investigators peered into the hatch of a semi-submarine Saturday night, they saw two knives near the crewmen, Lt. j.g. Todd Bagetis said. It was the middle of the night when the guardsmen climbed out of a small launch boat and onto the vessel authorities said was smuggling seven tons of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and knocked on the hatch. ...more

September 16, 2008

The stunning rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors owed its success not only to artful deception, but also to a five-year U.S.-Colombian operation that choked their captors' ability to communicate. ...more

July 11, 2008

The plan was nothing if not audacious: A turncoat persuades rebels to bring together their most prized hostages and march them 90 miles through Colombia's wilderness. A month later, disguised commandos primed with acting lessons land in a helicopter and trick the rebels into handing them over. ...more

July 4, 2008

"Lost" will return next month after an absence of eight months, but fans of the TV drama may still feel deprived because of the Hollywood writers strike. ...more

December 18, 2007