Topic: John Hancock

Chris Paul trade rejected: Was it really to save NBA parity?

The NBA rejected a trade to send superstar Chris Paul from small-market New Orleans to the Los Angeles Lakers. In doing so, the league apparently made some small-market owners happy.

Does Sarah Palin's bus tour mean she's serious about running?

The intensity of feeling about Sarah Palin would make her an atypical presidential candidate. That worries some conservatives, and it leaves some Democrats hoping she'll run.

Financial news you can start ignoring

When everything is shouted into a megaphone (repeated across 500 websites), it all sounds so urgent and essential. But it isn't.

Sweet pepper and heirloom tomato gazpacho

A creamy take on a summer classic.

Reader mailbag: Should I cut my hair? And other priorities.

When life seems a little scattered, it's important to focus on priorities.

Top Picks: Whale exhibit, 'The Passage,' veggie swaps, and more recommendations

'Whales Tohorā' at Boston's Museum of Science, Justin Cronin's vampire saga 'The Passage,' veggietrader.com for backyard vegetable growers, and more top picks.

Mount Vernon Statement: A fake Hitler outdid conservatives online

A fake Hitler brought down conservatives' efforts to gather online signatures for the Mount Vernon Statement. Is the Internet too free?

Violence at Tea Party rally: bare-knuckle politics in the streets

A Tea Party protest against immigration reform in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Saturday descended into fisticuffs, showing the tensions between America’s political extremes.

Supreme Court: campaign finance overhaul in 'Hillary' case?

At stake in a case it will re-hear Wednesday is whether corporations and unions should enjoy the same rights to political speech as individuals.

Where in the world is Sarah Palin?

U.S. cities tout merits of less costly 'staycations'

As the economy drags, cities launch campaigns to woo residents to local attractions.

A second chance for subprime borrowers

An Oregon company offers credit cards to those with bad debt. It's good business, for both sides.

Straight talk about the autopen

My eye-opening experience in John McCain's office.

Basketball's Chris Webber gives a clinic – in African-American lore

The Golden State Warriors forward turns a personal passion into a pass-along for the next generation.

Short Stuff

News for kids – from the largest snake in captivity to how much chocolate Americans eat yearly.