So it may seem strange that I’m taking a break at this point in our national narrative. But there’s something else I’ve always longed to do: write novels. I’ve had a little belated luck on that front ...

The writing process becomes an adventure of discovery. However, pantsers face their own challenges. Their first drafts frequently require substantial revision to impose structure and eliminate ...

One feels "buried alive", another is careful about what he says in public places -- opponents of Russia's campaign in Ukraine are being dubbed the "new silent ones", like Soviet-era dissidents. Since ...

In 1867 diamonds were discovered near Kimberly, South Africa. At first just the province of individual fortune seekers (both black and white) much as the California Gold Rush 30 years before, the ...

PORTLAND (AP) — When the Portland Timbers open their 50th season, one of the club’s most impactful players will celebrate his own milestone. Midfielder Diego Chara could make his 400th career ...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Mark Sears scored 30 points and No. 4 Alabama came from behind for a 96-83 win over No. 17 Kentucky on Saturday night. Alabama (22-5, 11-3 Southeastern Conference), which had ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. BUTTE — Research assistant Katherine Larson waded into the Madison River near the mouth ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport fifth grader is being recognized for her writing on a national level. Truman Elementary student Jurnee Brown was one of 22 students from her school, along with ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in South Africa on Thursday for a two-day meeting of the Group of 20 nations, where top European diplomats are expected to ...

BEING the defending state champion does not matter. Dale Prior has learned over his 20 years as coach of the defending NHIAA Division IV champion Littleton High School girls basketball team that ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials ...

A century ago, a deadly outbreak gripped the remote town of Nome, Alaska. In the harsh winter of 1925, diphtheria threatened children’s lives, and without intervention, an epidemic was imminent. The ...