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Nobel literature laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez greets fans and reporters outside his home in Mexico City on March 6, his birthday.

Nobel Prize-Winning Author Gabriel Garcia Marquez Dies At 87

The Colombian-born author of One Hundred Years of Solitude had been in failing health for some time.

Jelly Belly says its most popular flavors include the savory-sweet Buttered Popcorn and Very Cherry.

Tabasco And Beer-Flavored: Not Your Easter Bunny's Jelly Beans

On the eve of Easter and National Jelly Bean Day, let us probe the mysterious origins and unexpected ascendancy of the humble candy. And to celebrate, we've sampled Jelly Belly's newest flavors.

President Obama speaks during an April 7 visit to Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, Md. It was his fourth visit to Prince George's County in as many months.

Obama's Favorite County — At Least When It Comes To Giving Speeches

The president has visited Prince George's County, Md., four times this year. It is the most affluent county with an African-American majority. It also happens to be very close to the White House.

Washington's Own Bill Iffrig A Reluctant Hero Of Boston Marathon Bombing

An elderly man from Lake Stevens has become a reluctant symbol of resilience in the face of terrorism. An image of 79-year-old Bill Iffrig, blown off his…

States Are Spotty In Following High Court Lead On Juvenile Sentencing

The Supreme Court has recently ruled that mandatory life sentences, without parole, for juveniles are unconstitutional, but states have varied in how they've complied with these decisions.

Glen Canyon Dam, on the Arizona/Utah border, is seen in a scene from <em>DamNation</em>.

The Rush Of A River; The Rise Of A Gondola

Two new documentaries, DamNation and Manakamana, examine the natural world in very different ways. One concerns itself with action, and one far more with contemplation.

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