Joe Girardi Casts His Lot With A.J. Burnett

Baseball decision or contract hardball? Joe Girardi - sport - Baseball - Shopping - Major League

English drovers explore American West

Emma Payne, one of The Long Ride cattle drive wranglers, sits in the doorway of the Burt House at Fort Laramie National Historic Site during a visit on Aug. 21. The Tenherden, Kent, U.K., resident acted as assistant to trail boss and group organizer James Locke during the weeks she was on the ride.

This is a First Principles Series Report On Political Thought

Abstract: Although there are many scholarly treatments of the Founders’ understanding of property and economics, few of them present an overview of the complete package of the principles and policies upon which they agreed. Even the fact that there was a consensus among the Founders is often denied.

Michigan State Police veteran John Slenk to retire after 37 years

The two framed photos on the wood-paneled wall of John Slenk's office could not be more different. The larger of the two is that of a bald eagle, the word tenacity in capital letters beneath it. "Never let defeat have the last word," it says boldly.

Interview: John Mahon - Sir Elton John's Percussionist

Near the age of twelve, John Mahon picked up a pair of drum sticks with the aspiration of becoming a drummer. As an adult, John has not only realized his dream by becoming a professional musician, but he has built a stellar performance resume that is filled with A-List names in the music industry.