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Kristin Hannah sets new novel during Great Depression

Kristin Hannah sets new novel during Great Depression

NEW YORK — Kristin Hannah’s new novel will be timelier than she had wanted it to be. “The Four Winds” is set during the Great Depression, focusing on the drought that devastated the Great Plains. It comes out next February, St.
In 'Becoming,' a starring role for Michelle Obama

In 'Becoming,' a starring role for Michelle Obama

NEW YORK — In the backstage hallways of Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena, Michelle Obama walks arm-in-arm with her husband, Barack Obama.
Kingfish Ingram wins 5 Blues Music Awards in online show

Kingfish Ingram wins 5 Blues Music Awards in online show

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram took home five Blues Music Awards in an online ceremony that featured appearances by Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray and other musicians.
Colson Whitehead's 'The Nickel Boys' wins Pulitzer Prize

Colson Whitehead's 'The Nickel Boys' wins Pulitzer Prize

NEW YORK — Colson Whitehead became the rare author to receive Pulitzers for consecutive books when his novel about a brutal Florida reform school during the Jim Crow era, “The Nickel Boys,” was awarded the fiction prize Monday.
'Riveting' coverage of Alaska policing wins Pulitzer Prize

'Riveting' coverage of Alaska policing wins Pulitzer Prize

NEW YORK — The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica won the Pulitzer Prize in public service Monday for illuminating the sparse policing of remote Alaska villages, as a delayed awards ceremony recognized writing, photos and — for the first time — audi
Right at Home: What’s new and notable in outdoor grills

Right at Home: What’s new and notable in outdoor grills

Barbecue season couldn’t be more welcome this year. Grilling is a way to change things up and expand the menu and the view for those stuck at home because of the coronavirus. ``Eating out’’ means the patio, yard or balcony, if you have one.
Millennial Money: Still employed? Focus on savings and debt

Millennial Money: Still employed? Focus on savings and debt

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown tens of millions of people into financial turmoil. But not everyone is feeling the pinch. Not yet, at least.
Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women shouldn't risk putting off sexual health care during pandemic, experts say

Women shouldn't risk putting off sexual health care during pandemic, experts say

Sexual health experts across Canada are concerned the COVID-19 pandemic may be causing women to neglect their reproductive care. A global crisis isn't the time to postpone essential appointments, they say.
Journey cancels 2020 tour because of coronavirus pandemic

Journey cancels 2020 tour because of coronavirus pandemic

NEW YORK — Journey is the latest act to cancel their 2020 tour because of the coronavirus pandemic. The rock band was supposed to kick off their new tour on May 15 but announced Monday that they would no longer hit the road.
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