Isabel Allende has been a literary legend for more than four decades. The novelist made a living with words before she turned her attention to fiction. Allende worked as a journalist in Chile until she was forced to leave the … Continued
With Memorial Day just around the corner, my culinary thoughts turn to grilling season. Informal gatherings with the main course fired up on the barbecue are a source of spring-to-summer fun. As a side dish, flavorful rice is often my … Continued
Corpus Christi is a town built around water. But while the Gulf of Mexico has made the region what it is today, seawater can’t save Corpus from a rapidly growing water crisis. As the Gulf shines on the horizon, water … Continued
By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Thursday in its first case stemming from the blitz of actions that have marked the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. Before the court are … Continued
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writers Wall Street veered lower before the opening bell Thursday and oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel as optimism over a possible U.S.-Iran nuclear deal rose. Futures for the … Continued
Rootsy rockers Los Lobos, hip hop group Arrested Development and “Fight Song” hitmaker Rachel Platten are among the artists set to play the Minnesota State Fair’s largest free stage, the Leinie Lodge Bandshell. The State Fair’s newly announced free stage … Continued