Joanna Russ stands out even among the New Wave as a writer of considerable technical sophistication. Although the contemporary reception of her works is occasionally marred by reviews of critics who may be unduly influenced by her feminist subject matter...

Upon hearing that some Honda Classic players believe the winning score this week could be around even par, Jack Nicklaus was thrilled."It'll be a challenge," Nicklaus said.That's exactly what he envisioned.He redesigned the Honda's new home course _ PGA National _ in 1990, then tweaked...

Performers can't light a single candle on the Odeum Theater's stage. The floors are concrete, the curtains flame retardant; an alarm system connects to the East Greenwich Fire Department.All in all, those who operate the historic community theater, which has drawn performers ranging from the...

Investors who already had lost money on their stocks lost again at the Supreme Court on Thursday when the justices imposed a strict standard for shareholders suing companies accused of fraud.The 8-1 opinion written by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes it easier for companies and...

Passing through southern Illinois on their way to Nashville, Diana Brown and her son Colin saw the signs pointing the way to this town's Superman Square and its colorful bronze statue of the Man of Steel. Thanks to...