On the British version of "The World's Strictest Parents," slovenly disrespectful slacker kids from the United Kingdom are packed off to spend some quality time with surrogate parents in other countries who practice tough love. ...more

February 27, 2009

After three days of testimony from co-workers, parents of students in her class and experts, former Venice Elementary School teacher Diana O'Neill took the witness stand today in her own defense. ...more

February 13, 2009

These are transformational times in a nation rooted for a century in a life of lunch buckets, calloused hands and belching smokestacks. That life is being upended and it's on to new, more ephemeral things. ...more

December 28, 2008

A $14 billion rescue package for the nation's imperiled auto industry passed 237-170 in the House Wednesday night, but the emergency bailout was still in jeopardy from Republicans who were setting out roadblocks in the Senate. ...more

December 11, 2008

Should Barry Melrose show up to Lightning training camp in the fall displaying every bit of the reputation he has as a players' coach, then Tampa Bay's players will be eager to introduce themselves. ...more

June 25, 2008

Near the end of "What Happened," Scott McClellan's tough-love critique of President Bush and his failed presidency, he recounts a bizarre and telling moment in the Oval Office. ...more

June 1, 2008

Seemingly chastened, seemingly at peace with himself, former Rays outfielder Elijah Dukes said all the right things Wednesday in his first public comments since he was traded to the Washington Nationals. ...more

February 21, 2008

There doesn't ever seem to be a middle ground for the Pasco High football coach. It's either way up or way down. ...more

December 25, 2007

With all the fashion makeover shows on TV right now, one can only wonder: Are there really that many women with wretched wardrobes in desperate need of a do-over? ...more

September 4, 2007