When we escape death, we feel lucky and purposeful. Now science is explaining why

Is good fortune happenstance or the cosmos' great equalizer? Ask Nicholas Rescher. Better yet, ask Denise Rossi.

Rumors of George Michael replacing Freddie Mercury, and other bad ideas

HBO's sublime one-two punch of tragedy and giggles is back, and we can't help but root for the absolute reprobates

Nora Ephron's devious little lottery comedy wades in its own amorality -- and that's a good thing.

Thanks to a bloated playoff format and declining TV viewership, this year's World Series doesn't have quite the resonance of those from the "Golden Age."

It's not my defiance of the odds that's got everyone going, it's what these winnings are going to do for our night at the strip clubs.

TV's been a big part of how we dealt with the pandemic when it comes to questions of fairness and fate

A's reliever does something that hasn't been done -- but has been thought about -- in 101 years.

Has the U.S. met its match in airport-security craziness? Plus: NASA's pilot survey coverup.

Media madness from Toronto: God, lightning and the quasi-crash of Air France flight 358.

The Olympic governing body sides with Russia on its draconian "gay propaganda" ban, according to a report

"The whole point with careers," reflects Mcdowell, "is you are not going to make that many great movies"

Officials say the operation could be complete by sunrise Thursday, if not sooner