That old saying "cash is king" certainly rings true these days. Investors can't seem to get enough of it, which ultimately could be bad news for the stock market and the economy. more...
By all accounts, Shiner beer shouldn't have made it this long. The Spoetzl Brewery ferments its brew in a one-stoplight town that's not on the way to anywhere, and much larger regional brewers long... more...
The Saturday Evening Post, a centuries-old publication that helped make illustrator Norman Rockwell an American icon and showcased some of the greatest U.S. writers, is returning to its roots to sh... more...
The economic downturn is allowing Malaysia's leader to chip away at an affirmative action program for Malay Muslims that has been considered virtually untouchable in the past. more...
Manny Ramirez is back in the big leagues, looking like a guy who missed 50 games. Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger barely hit the ball out... more...
"Many just accept that lame duck status, and they hit that road. They draw a paycheck. They kind of milk it. And I'm not going to put Alaskans through that." - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announcing he... more...
Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early. more...
Clashes between tribesmen and Taliban militants left 16 people dead in Pakistan's northwest on Saturday, officials said, in the latest violence between pro-government tribal militias and insurgents. more...
North Korea fired six ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independen... more...
Developments in North Korea's missile program: more...
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Only the true, old-time Maverick fans will remember that Marcin Gortat is not the first center that the Mavs have tried to wrangle from the Orlando Magic. A very reliable source reminded me today t... more...
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to 99 years in prison for beating a 48-year-old homeless man to death inside a trash bin in Abilene. Michael Martinez will be eligible for parole in 30 year, th... more...
You may recall the case of the Missouri woman who was convicted in a California federal court for her role in a MySpace hoax against a 13-year-old neighbor girl who later took her own life. Well, o... more...
It is now humanly impossible to keep up with all the news delivered worldwide each day. In fact, the sheer volume of news in any developed country is probably why so many critical issues go unaddre... more...
There are critics who contend that General Motors can’t make cars that people want to buy or that can compete with the Japanese Big Three automakers. more...
With Chrysler now under control of Europe’s Fiat, and its immediate future assured, we can relax and concentrate on the vehicles this venerable automaker has in its current stable of products. more...
David James Andrews, 90, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009, surrounded by his family. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday at University Bap... more...
Ada May Anderson, 95, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 3 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Visitation: ... more...
Liliana Sharon Alvarado, an infant, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009, at a local hospital. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moun... more...
Our critics say that Michael Mann's latest starring Johnny Depp is an enormous misfire for both director and actor. (June 30, 2009) Video by Jen Friedberg and editing by Christopher Kelly more...
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Bud Kennedy talks about some big changes at Lanny's as well as what's going on at Bistro Louise and the new Cafe Nutt in Granbury. (June 30, 2009) Video by Jen Friedberg more...
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On the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, police raided the new gay club in Fort Worth, provoking protests and calls for an explanation from the city. (June 28, 2009) Video by Rick Press and ... more...
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