‘Book of Sheen’: Key parts of Charlie Sheen’s explosive memoir
A young Charlie Sheen once had Hollywood in his pocket, starring in culture-shaping films like “Wall Street” and…
A by-the-numbers look at E-Verify, the US system used to determine employment eligibility
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — Some U.S. businesses verify applicants’ eligibility to work using an online government…
How gardening could contribute to improved mental health
If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say it feels good…
‘Splitsville’: Dakota Johnson stars in the year’s funniest relationship comedy
There’s only so much directing you can do when you send your lead actor, who is holding several…
Cellphone bans are changing classrooms in more than 33 states
Jamel Bishop is seeing a big change in his classrooms as he begins his senior year at Doss…
Federal judge strikes down key parts of Florida law on book removals
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has struck down key parts of a Florida law that helped…
‘Chimp Crazy’ star Tonia Haddix sentenced to prison for lying that primate had died
A Missouri woman who starred in the HBO documentary series “Chimp Crazy” has been sentenced to nearly four…
How composting works wherever you live
Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings.…
A police officer and investment firm executive are among New York City shooting victims
He came to New York City as an immigrant from Bangladesh and worked his way up the nation’s…
Photos of shooting by Shane Tamura in Manhattan
NEW YORK (AP) — A shooting at a midtown Manhattan office building on Monday left multiple people dead,…
‘Victory ‘45’ review: Looks at the complex end of World War II
Most wars begin with a unilateral act. Americans fired “the shot heard round the world” in Lexington in…
’The Tilting House’ Review: a novel about coming of age in Communist Cuba
Yuri is a 16-year-old orphan who lives simply with her religious aunt in a big, old house in…