Topic: Hillsborough

Second sinkhole appears. Does your insurance cover sinkholes?

Second sinkhole that appeared just miles away from the Tampa sinkhole that swallowed a home last week begs the question: Does home insurance cover sinkholes? 

Why Florida's count matters, even though it won't affect the outcome

The reason Florida is so closely watched  – and so frequently embroiled in election disputes – is that the state has a big, diverse population that marks a fault line in American politics.

Keep Calm Good Reads: Hillsborough, rural Russians, and chasing dreams of spaceflight

This week's long form good reads include a recounting of the Hillsborough disaster in Sheffield, insights into the political thinking of rural Russians, and the Dream Chaser spaceplane's history.

Early voting: Why Justice dropped its challenge of Florida plan

Florida's plan to bar voting the Sunday before Election Day, when some churches mount a 'souls to polls' initiative, was approved, provided 5 counties allow early voting for 96 hours over 8 days.

Court: Some Florida early-voting plans undermine minority voting

But a three-judge panel stopped short of invalidating Florida’s early-voting law. A number of lawsuits across the US seek to block implementation of new voting procedures ahead of Nov. 6.

Federal court rejects Fla. early voting changes: 'Difficult for some minority voters'

The Republican-controlled Florida legislature last year cut the state's number of early-voting days to 8 from 12. But the US District Court for the District of Columbia said the changes won't happen in counties, which are covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Obama to Romney: congratulations on winning the nomination

President Obama called GOP nominee Mitt Romney on Wednesday to congratulate him for winning enough delegates to secure the Republican nomination.

With nomination in hand, Romney turns focus on Obama

His win in Texas on Tuesday put him over the top in the delegate count, and now the entire GOP establishment is focused on November.

Backchannels Egypt soccer riot: Whatever actually happened, public fury is what counts (+video)

The Egypt soccer riot yesterday took 73 lives, and now furious protesters are flooding the streets of Cairo looking for someone to blame.

Linking teachers and student test scores gains some momentum

The use of student test scores in teacher evaluations has been controversial in some places, but a number of school districts are going ahead with the idea.

Yellow Dirt

A reporter uncovers the heartbreaking story of the uranium mining that poisoned Navajo lands and people.

The Best Spiritual Writing of 2010

A collection of essays that examine all manner of things spiritual.

As Northern Ireland seeks to secure peace, splits within unionist ranks

Northern Ireland politicians agreed to move policing and justice authority from Britain to the Stormont Assembly. It did so without the support of the once-dominant Ulster Unionist Party, pointing to lingering anger among some Protestants over concessions made to Irish republicans.

The Theory of Light and Matter

Vulnerable, hopeful characters populate this award-winning collection of short stories.

Teacher training: what's the best way?

Some policymakers say the focus needs to be on improving traditional education schools, while others are advocates of so-called alternative models, which can speed up entry into the profession.

The Life You Can Save

Bioethicist Peter Singer challenges all of us to rethink our ideas about “a good life.”

Something Wicked

Alan Gratz’s fresh spin on Shakespeare makes superb reading for older teens.

Wheel Jammin'

A poem.

The Girl From Foreign

‘So are you Muslim or are you Jewish?’

Books: A Memoir

Larry McMurtry's life and times as a bookseller.

A guide to more mindful vacations

A list of travel destinations in peril – and how we can help.

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Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Good Writing

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