Hitchens Brothers' Rift Starts With Religion

Peter and Christopher Hitchens have never been close, but perhaps nothing separates the brothers more than their views on faith.


Pastrana does double backflip after X Games gold

Travis Pastrana saved his best stuff for his victory lap. Pastrana won his first motocross event at the X Games in four years on Thursday, and didn't need his final run in Moto X Freestyle after Levi Sherwood failed to catch him. In a meaningless session, Pastrana did a one-handed wallride then surprised just about everyone at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with a double backflip, the trick...


Camp of love — Children with special needs find safe haven at summer camp

Camp Able abounded with love and joy the week of July 19. The camp is described as Christmas morning, summer vacation and a family reunion all rolled into five fun packed days for people with special needs. It is a place where disabilities are worked around and gifts are celebrated. It's a community of unconditional love, compassion and acceptance.


Soaring corporate profits may not translate to new jobs

Corporate America is back in the black in a big way.


Sellers unfazed by election

THE election campaign has not stalled the real estate sector with a significant increase in properties for sale compared to last year.


Islamists spread terror message

AN Islamist website based in Australia is co-hosting an international forum this weekend


Ministry helps cut food costs

Each month, Angel Food Ministries offers people throughout the country a way to purchase produce, meats and other foods at roughly half-price.


Organ donor shortage makes survival a long shot

ASHEVILLE — Julie Wallace always said yes to organ donation. But in recent years, the little heart on her driver's license has held deeper meaning because she came so close to losing her 12-year-old son, Jacob. Both of his kidneys failed nine years ago, when Jacob was 3.


The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Celebrates the 2010 Holiday Season With a Coast-To-Coast Christmas in August ...

MSG Entertainment announced today a nationwide kickoff to the holiday season as the world-famous Radio City Rockettes "Kick Across America" in celebration of the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular.


Firing Div is not the solution

Less than a day after my colleague had delivered what he expected to be De Villiers' rugby obituary, Jake White picked up his paw as the man ready to take over from Div, writes Vata Ngubeni.