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In the final hours of his life July 5, Army Maj. James M. Ahearn was doing what he did best: looking out for the interests of others. From his quarters in Baghdad, he tried to assure family members in the U.S. that he was safe and upbeat. Then he headed...

If you long to banish visual clutter, restricted traffic flow and disorganization in your home, all you really may need is a fresh set of eyes. Or perhaps you're trying to sell your home and your pack-rat tendencies are not making the best impression...

William L. Klender, an award-winning photographer whose images of life in Maryland graced the old Sunday Sun magazinefor decades, died Tuesday of pneumonia at Ellicott City Health and Rehabilitation. He was 90. Mr. Klender, the son of a printer, was born...

Monday, Aug. 25: ONE NATION Session begins at 3 p.m. Mountain Time, which is 2 p.m. Pacific and 5 p.m. Eastern. 3 p.m - 7 p.m. Call to Order The Honorable Howard Dean Chair, Democratic National Committee Former Governor of Vermont Invocation The...

A new crop of characters with strong personalities has arrived to make some cutting remarks and cut some hair. Bravo has announced the 12 lucky finalists to prove they can cut it in the world of high-end hairstyling for the second season of "Shear...

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States and many U.S. territories have tourism offices to help visitors. When requesting travel literature, be as specific as possible. Alabama: Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel, 401 Adams Ave., Suite 126, P.O. Box 4927, Montgomery, AL 36103; (800) 252-...

About two decades ago, regional and suburban school districts across the Lehigh Valley area began using unconventional and controversial bond transactions to pay for building renovations and new schools. During the same time, the Allentown School...

It had become, like many of their activities, tradition. So, every year, at the end of January, Ben Tollefson and Cory Renfrow spent a day hiking up Mt. Diablo in Contra Costa County. They would take their time walking past the pine trees and poison oak,...

Gabriel Guzman was serious about physical fitness and martial arts -- even if he could be a joker about so many other things. His former girlfriend, Amy Molloy, 24, said she bought him a huge set of swords and knives one Christmas. "He really had that...

No food-lover's trip to Santa Barbara would be complete without a stop at one of the local farmers markets. The big Saturday morning market, near Santa Barbara and Cota streets, is certainly one of the best in the state. In terms of diversity and...