With a series of forceful actions in recent days, amid an almost unprecedented set of challenges, Barack Obama has taken an unusual step for a president-elect: attempting to alter the country's perilous course even before he takes office. ...more

November 23, 2008

Here, amid and around the ruins of the medieval Tintern Abbey, the solace and serenity recalled so poetically by William Wordsworth is almost palpable to 21st century visitors. ...more

October 26, 2008

Mike Kwoka has seen rangers come and go at Cayo Costa State Park. One guy only lasted five weeks. ...more

September 21, 2008

A day after reporting his four young children missing, a shrimp fisherman broke down and told deputies that he threw them off an 80-foot-high bridge to their deaths, authorities said Wednesday. ...more

January 10, 2008