Columbus

Newton: Villaraigosa in his element as 'the nation's mayor'

2011-07-25 00:00:00

The mayor of Columbus, Ohio, described his "utter disbelief" at the destructive "gamesmanship" as Congress debates the debt ceiling. The mayor of Fresno described her city's tough budget problems and wondered when the economy would hit bottom. The mayor...

'Nano House: Innovations for Small Dwellings'

2011-09-18 16:34:18

Your Morning Fashion and Beauty Report: Heidi Klum bares all for 'Project Runway.' Justin Bieber's perfume launch sparks excitement. Katy Perry sports new hair color.

2011-06-24 16:32:14

New national debt data: It's growing about $3 million a minute, even during his vacation

2011-08-23 16:36:39

Milk, soft drinks and bone strength

2010-05-03 00:00:00

Want strong bones? Eat foods high in calcium and vitamin D, get plenty of exercise — and maybe steer clear of soda. In recent decades, as consumption of the beverage has steadily displaced the consumption of others —particularly milk —...

Deals on Wheels

2011-03-16 00:00:00

Like just about everything else in the world of car buying, CPO purchases are not set in stone. Buyers can negotiate better terms, longer extended warranties, free service appointments and other extras “Technically, everything’s negotiable,&...

James Elliot dies at 67; MIT astronomer discovered rings of Uranus and atmosphere of Pluto

2011-03-20 21:21:00

James Elliot, the MIT astronomer who discovered the rings of Uranus and the faint atmosphere of Pluto, died March 3 at his home in Wellesley, Mass. He was 67 and had been suffering from cancer. The rings of Uranus are narrow and faint and not...

Early-pregnancy Weight Gain Linked to Gestational Diabetes

2010-02-23 00:00:00

Women have long been told that gaining weight before becoming pregnant or being overweight at the start of pregnancy puts them at higher risk for gestational diabetes. But a new study finds that the first trimester is the most crucial time for weight gain...

All-natural bedbug sprays have little bite

2010-10-25 00:00:00

Bedbugs combine all of the bloodsucking annoyance of mosquitoes with the survival instinct of cockroaches. No bigger than apple seeds, the adult bugs hide in ingenious places — inside electrical outlets, behind baseboards, deep in carpet fibers &#...

'Macho Man' Randy Savage dies at 58; flamboyant wrestler known for 'Ooh, yeah!' catchphrase

2011-05-21 00:00:00

"Macho Man" Randy Savage, the flamboyant, raspy-voiced former professional wrestler known for his bandanas, exotic sunglasses and "Ooh, yeah!" catchphrase, died Friday in a Florida car crash. He was 58. Savage, whose legal name was Randy Mario Poffo,...

PASSINGS: James McLure, Joseph Flom, Harry Fogle, Tommy Bell, John Robinson

2011-02-24 00:00:00

James McLure Playwright who wrote 'Lone Star' James McLure, 59, a playwright and actor best known for his two one-act plays that reached Broadway, died Feb. 17 from cancer at his home in Marina del Rey, said his sister, Jenny Schroeder. McLure's...

State tourism offices

2011-02-27 00:00:00

States and many U.S. territories have tourism offices to help visitors. When requesting travel literature, be as specific as possible. Alabama: Alabama Tourism Department, 401 Adams Ave., Suite 126, P.O. Box 4927, Montgomery, AL 36103; (800) 252-2262...

9. Columbus, Ohio

2012-07-19 12:42:00

Don Kay of Delaware , Ohio , left, and Brian Cobbs of Sparta, Ohio, admire the Santa Maria, a replica of the ship Christopher Columbus sailed to the new world 500 years ago on August 30, 1999 in Columbus, Ohio. The ship is one of several tourist attractions along the Scioto River in Columbus.

2012-07-12 19:24:00

President Barack Obama tours classrooms at Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday.

2011-09-13 21:01:30