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“A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins," author Laurie Colwin once wrote.

Ex-top lawyer’s 2nd day of testimony delves into ComEd’s hiring practices

The first GOP presidential debate will be held next week. There are more than a dozen declared candidates but only those placing in the top 10 in an average of national polls will be invited.

The GOP hopeful has been making a last-ditch play to keep his campaign alive by placing in the top three in Iowa, where he once topped the Republican caucus polls. A good showing in Saturday night's debate would help.

Nuns seated young Christopher O'Riley at the piano to keep him out of trouble. The Spokane Symphony's principal trombonist was handed the only remaining instrument in school band. What's the best way to help a child find the right thing to play?

The College Football Playoff final kicks off Monday night between Indiana and Miami. Top-ranked Indiana is undefeated and had a remarkable year, in part, because of coach Curt Cignetti.

The U.S. is no longer rated at the top-notch AAA by Fitch. Here's what credit ratings are, and why they (mostly) matter.

As millions around the world get ready to welcome the year of the rabbit, we spoke with chefs, cooks and bakers about what dishes they're putting on their tables and what they mean to each of them.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired the police superintendent, and he is ordering a top-to-bottom review of the department's system of oversight, accountability, training and transparency.

This is the conference championship weekend. The top teams will find out if they made the final-four playoff. The college playoff system is now in its third year.