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Congratulations, March 2 is your day: A free book giveaway honors Dr. Seuss' birthday

Congratulations, March 2 is your day: A free book giveaway honors Dr. Seuss' birthday

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Seuss has a present for you — as long as you were born on March 2. Dr.
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture

Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can fost
'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall

'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall

NEW YORK (AP) — A collection of essays by the late David McCullough , including some never published before, will be released this fall. “History Matters” is scheduled for Sept. 16, Simon & Schuster announced Tuesday.
A recipe from 'Kapusta': Cabbage Rolls with Sauerkraut Leaves, Beef and Rice in a Tomato Sauce

A recipe from 'Kapusta': Cabbage Rolls with Sauerkraut Leaves, Beef and Rice in a Tomato Sauce

In her new cookbook, “Kapusta: Vegetable-Forward Recipes from Eastern Europe,” Alissa Timoshkina calls cabbage rolls “a culinary genre in their own right.
Eastern Europe's traditional ingredients get star treatment in the new cookbook 'Kapusta'

Eastern Europe's traditional ingredients get star treatment in the new cookbook 'Kapusta'

Cabbage would seem to check a lot of boxes for what's prized these days in Western food circles. It's nutritious and inexpensive. Seasonal . Colorful. Climate-hardy. Fermentable. So why does it still struggle for respect? “It's about how you cook it.
A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this year

A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this year

Like most gardeners, I have favorite plants I’ve been growing for years and will continue to grow, like fragrant and tasty Big Boy tomatoes, wide Romano-type Italian flat beans, climbing zucchini and Queen Lime Mix zinnias.
'Hello, Eric, it's Oprah.' Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club

'Hello, Eric, it's Oprah.' Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life's unexpected and improbable twists.
Toronto run of 'Come From Away' to end in May after seven months of shows

Toronto run of 'Come From Away' to end in May after seven months of shows

TORONTO — Toronto's open-ended production of "Come From Away" will wrap up in May. Mirvish Productions says it's ordered a final extension to the Gander, N.L.-set musical, which began its latest run in September.
Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness

Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira said Monday that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, on Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illness.
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77.
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