Detroit's Big Three automakers pleaded with Congress on Tuesday for a $25 billion lifeline to save the once-proud titans of U.S. industry, warning of a national economic catastrophe should they collapse. ...more

November 18, 2008

In the passionate world of Civil War re-enactors, authenticity is everything - from uniforms with historically correct stitching to hardtack made from scratch. ...more

November 9, 2008

The biggest stereotype about Canadians is that they're all hockey fans. And it's "pretty accurate," singer Alanis Morissette confirms. ...more

October 10, 2008

The world's perception of China as a major global power is growing, with many people thinking it will rival the United States in influence by 2020, according to a major survey released this week. ...more

December 15, 2007

Bangor International Airport in Maine has a fine terminal, a 2-mile-long runway and a locale that puts it near Acadia National Park, a popular attraction for Florida vacationers escaping the summer heat. ...more

December 1, 2007