How did a guy from New Orleans who went to the University of Missouri School of Journalism end up in Syracuse for 40 years? “I was looking for a new place to work and my wife, Maureen, was looking for ...

With all the violence in Florida high schools, a teachable, authentic moment for a peaceful protest is an invaluable lesson in conflict resolution skills (“Leesburg High School students face ...

Regarding "Missouri attorney general sues to stop U.S. census from counting non-citizens" (Jan. 30): Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is wrong. As noted in the article, our Constitution calls for a ...

BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) – Union leaders are sounding the alarm after a string of robberies targeting letter carriers in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. David Grosskopf, the President of the National ...

Today's high-tech electronics and green energy technologies would not function without rare earth elements (REEs). These 17 metals possess unique properties essential to creating items like the ...

I’m curious to understand the logic of the letter writer from Zachary on Oct. 11, blaming the Republicans for the shutdown. The Republican House voted to keep the government open with a narrow ...

Ayyoun is a staff writer who loves all things gaming and tech. His journey into the realm of gaming began with a PlayStation 1 but he chose PC as his platform of choice. With over 6 years of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forty-three years ago, in 1982, Detroit was introduced to a wonderful character, Count Scary, played by none other than Mr. Tom ...

Re: “Vote no on Measure A sales tax hike” (Page A12, Oct. 19). Has the Mercury News gone crazy? I read the editorial, and it’s hard to believe that the liberal Mercury News opposes a tax increase.