I’m not sure who is the most interesting character in this book set in Paris, 1878. This historical novel is told from the alternating viewpoints of Marie, the 14-year-old “petit rat” struggling to ...

In 1994, single in Chicago again after just giving back my wedding engagement ring, I did everything I could to keep busy. I volunteered as a docent at the Clarke-Ford House. Built in 1836, it is the ...

Once you die, if you had a prepaid funeral contract or had put your choices in writing, then your wishes must be followed. D-Keine / Getty Images In Plato’s Phaedo, Socrates argues about what happens ...

Defendant found guilty in Lake Tobesofkee boating death | Here's what we know Welcome to Johannesburg. This Is What It Looks Like When a City Gives Up. Meteorologist struggles to hold it together ...

The application of Ohio's death penalty varies significantly by county, influenced by the views of elected prosecutors. Hamilton and Cuyahoga counties have historically sent the most people to death ...

Several celebs in Hollywood reacted online to the death of O.J. Simpson. But former friend Caitlyn Jenner may have had the iciest response—with just a two-word tweet. ‘Not Constitutional’: Trump ...

A four-legged late-night TV star has died. Jimmy Fallon is mourning the death of his beloved golden retriever, Gary, the Tonight Show host announced Monday. Gary, in addition to being the family’s dog ...

A 22-year-old woman was found dead inside a hotel room in San Diego's City Heights neighborhood, authorities reported Tuesday. Officers responded around 9:55 p.m. Monday to reports of an unresponsive ...

Communities across the Caribbean on Nov. 1 were continuing to pick up the pieces left by the devastating and deadly former Hurricane Melissa, which walloped Jamaica as one of the strongest hurricanes ...

The criticism surrounding the Florida State football program is taking a toxic turn as the Seminoles have lost four straight after a stunning 20-13 loss to Stanford. Mike Norvell's team jumped out to ...

A New Jersey grand jury declined to file criminal charges against seven officers involved in the death of John Cassidy. Cassidy, 47, died after suffering a medical episode during an attempted arrest ...