Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Richard Wilbur Dies At 96
Poet Richard Wilbur won two Pulitzer Prizes and was the second poet to hold the title of Poet Laureate of the United States. He died Saturday at the age of 96.
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Zingerman's Bakehouse, A Michigan Icon, Rolls Out A New Cookbook
A visit to Ann Arbor wouldn't be complete without a trip to an eatery that bears the famous name. And the mouthwatering, no-nonsense recipes are designed to entice even novice bakers into the kitchen.
News Brief: GOP Relations, Iraqi Forces Launch Kirkuk Operation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump meet for lunch on Monday for a chance to work out their differences. And in Iraq, two key U.S. allies are fighting each other.
Iowa Tries To Prevent Health Insurance Premiums From Escalating
The White House has canceled a subsidy to insurance companies. Iowa's Health Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen discusses the state's plan that seeks to lower costs for tens of thousands of residents.
Floating Away Your Anxiety And Stress
Americans' stress levels rose significantly over the past year, according to the American Psychological Association. A doctor tries float therapy to see if it can help him feel less stressed out.
Firefighters Gain Ground On Wildfires Raging Across California
Firefighters say they are finally getting the upper hand in the battle against at least 15 wildfires that have been raging for more than a week across wine country and other parts of the state.
Facing Unrest On The Left, Dianne Feinstein Draws A Primary Opponent
Feinstein's reputation as a bipartisan bridge builder may work against her with some California Democrats who are eager for a more confrontational approach to the Trump Administration.
Senate Leadership Fund Fights Attacks On Establishment Candidates
Breitbart News' Steve Bannon says he'll support GOP candidates who promise to vote against Sen. Mitch McConnell. Steven Law, of the Senate Leadership Fund, backs establishment GOP Senate candidates.
Tim Horton's Coffee Shops In Buffalo Offer A 'Spicy' Latte
To celebrate the introduction of lattes to their menu, two locations in Buffalo, N.Y., are offering special Buffalo spice lattes — the same savory spice concoction found on buffalo chicken wings.
Artist Ai Weiwei's Latest Show: 'Good Fences Make Good Neighbors'
The artist Ai Weiwei is taking over New York City — 300 site specific installations will be on display all over the city through February.