I've got this friend. He's a veteran of the Vietnam War and you don't have to be around him that much to realize he leans a little to the gung-ho side. ...more

November 1, 2009

Need to relax? Take two comedies and call me in the morning. It appears laughter can help increase the amount of blood moving through the arteries, and thus improve blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease, studies presented to the American College of Medicine show. ...more

September 12, 2009

Even as China's state media slammed the country's massive U.S. debt purchases, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday that China's leaders believe in "the basic resilience and dynamism of the U.S. economy." ...more

June 3, 2009

The throng of war protesters swelled Saturday as they marched across the Memorial Bridge into Virginia, by the Pentagon and to the offices of defense contractors to mark the sixth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. ...more

March 22, 2009

Michael Phelps insists he's more worried about the pain he caused family, friends and fans than losing money in endorsements after he was photographed inhaling from a marijuana pipe. ...more

March 13, 2009

Hernando-Pasco Hospice (HPH) invites anyone who is grieving the loss of someone who died to attend a supportive remembrance service hosted by the agency's chaplains and bereavement counselors. The inter-faith services are intended to recall and celebrate the lives of those who have gone from our sight, but not from our hearts. ...more

March 12, 2009

The news release, written by Billy Turner himself, was only six paragraphs. That hardly seemed adequate to encapsulate a half-century of accomplishments, a half-century of memories. But the first sentence was perfect. It has been a great life! ...more

March 6, 2009

President Barack Obama is keeping his cherished BlackBerry for personal use, becoming the first sitting president to use e-mail. ...more

January 22, 2009

Having already conquered Rome, Prague and London during a whirlwind offseason, Washington was a natural final stop for Joe Maddon and his new bride. ...more

January 6, 2009

A small group of students offered free hugs at Middleton High School on Monday to promote kindness and caring. ...more

December 2, 2008