Two guys were roaring down a country road on a motorcycle when the driver slowed up and pulled over. His leather jacket had a broken zipper, and he told his… Read more

When my in-laws offered my 13-year-old son $80,000 for his college fund, I was completely stunned. They’d never shown that level of generosity before. But when I came home early… Read more

When Claire volunteered to clean the home of a woman who lived in seclusion, she anticipated finding dust, clutter, and possibly a few cobwebs. She did not anticipate the uncomfortable… Read more

I used to believe that pregnancy softened the world. I thought that once you were carrying a new life, people became gentler, more honest, and more careful with you. I… Read more

Target shoppers, take note: The retail giant has announced it will be closing several of its stores across the country. This latest round of closures is part of Target’s broader… Read more

My name is Lena Morales, and the man who raised me has worked for the city for as long as I can remember. My father, Carlos Morales, has been a… Read more

The rain came down in sheets that night, cold and relentless, the kind that seeps through your coat and settles into your bones. By the time I finally pulled into… Read more

The room remained quiet, save for the rhythmic patter of rain and the occasional crackle from the fireplace. Malcolm was beginning to think the boy might actually sit still the… Read more

Emirates plane crash-lands with 300 aboard; 1 firefighter An Emirates airline flight traveling from India to Dubai crash-landed at Dubai’s primary airport on Wednesday, with all 300 individuals on board… Read more