The leading trumpeter of the 1950s was 80 years old

Michael E. Ross reviews "Wilderness", the best of Tony Williams.

Kendrick Lamar should win album of the year — but recent Grammys history shows why Taylor Swift is favored to win

The New York Times Bestselling author talks writing about controversial topics and his latest "Mrs. Fletcher"

Customized iPhones are one example of devices that can be used to combat health threats in developing countries

Gavin McNett reports from the third annual Tibetan Freedom Concert

The ex-incoming head of White House communications doesn't seem to understand how the First Amendment works

Bunker Spreckels, poor little rich kid, stepson of Clark Gable and inspiration to hard-core surfers worldwide

Resolved to stick to a diet in the new year? Whatever you're doing, it has to be better than these debunked methods

Real and imaginary events of interest to readers.

As jockeying begins in the House, observers wonder whether the popular health reform bill will go the way of campaign finance.

One of the mottoes of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign becomes a music video.

This summer's crush of surfer stories -- on MTV, the WB and in the new "Step Into Liquid" -- have their dorky moments, but they evaporate when we watch someone ride a big blue wall of water.

As the indictment watch continues for Rove, other investigations and prosecutions move forward.

Nachum Shifren says shooting the curl kosher-style helps Jews focus on the sea's spiritual power and reminds them, "Being religious is cool!"