Biola University launches new center to house Christian scholars

LA MIRADA - When Biola University President Barry H. Corey took office four-plus years ago, he wanted the school to be a leader in Christian thought. Photo gallery: Biola dedicates Center for Christian Thought

Two nominations for the Abilene Preservation League Beautiful House Award

Having grown up in Abilene, James Puryear vividly remembers the oohs and ahhs generated by the home at 770 Sayles Dr.

Resilient Chevy, Chrysler ads win at Super Bowl

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - General Motors scored with an Armageddon-proof Chevy truck while a Clint Eastwood pep talk for America won notice for rival Chrysler during the high-stakes brand battle at Sunday's Super Bowl. Other commercials from companies such as Anheuser-Busch and Coca-Cola repeated old themes or failed to stand out during American TV's most valuable advertising time, according to ...

Ohio steel city hosts Kasich's 2nd 'State' speech

An eastern Ohio city that's been a poster child for the successes and struggles of American manufacturing becomes the first site outside Columbus for a State of the State speech, as Gov. John Kasich prepares to set out his agenda for the coming year.

Kids are eating up 'Lunch Lady' books

NORTHAMPTON, MASS. — Back in 2001 Jarrett Krosoczka was visiting his old elementary school in Worcester to talk to students about his first book, “Good Night, Monkey Boy,” which had just been published.