His goal is not quality journalism. His goal is vast power for Rupert Murdoch, political power.

To win one of the state's most prestigious journalism contests is always rewarding. It's a testament to the quality of our news staffs and their commitment to our readers. All of our editors and staff join in congratulating our winners.

Russians have always seen themselves as second to some other power. The Chinese don't see themselves as second to anybody. They may understand that they're not as economically developed as we are, but they regard their proper role as being at the center of the universe.

What's the difference between a 3-week-old puppy and a sportswriter? In 6 weeks, the puppy will stop whining.

Hating the (New York) Yankees is as American as pizza pie, unwed mothers, and cheating on your income tax

Whether one eats a cat or not is a personal choice, and I don't want to sway anyone one way or another. But if you do, there is one obvious cooking tip: Always remember to remove the bell from the cat's collar before cooking.