Topic: St. George

Yosemite waterfall accident a cautionary tale for Yosemite visitors

The loss of three young adults at a waterfall in Yosemite National Park this week is a tragedy for their families and a warning to tourists wanting to edge closer to the power and beauty of nature, at Yosemite or elsewhere.

Harry Potter is just like ... what? Five leading templates for comparison.

Harry Potter fans just know they love the record-breaking series of books. But everyone from academics to mythologists, classicists to historians, and literary critics to, well, geeks have a special “template” they perceive at the heart of the tale.

From positing Albus Dumbledore as the infamous Richard III to taking us aloft the scaly back of St. George’s dragon, here are five of our top takes on what’s going on behind the scenes in the Harry Potter narratives.

What President Obama can learn from Ireland

Mr. Obama's visit to Ireland last month offered the chance to absorb three lessons. Did he learn them?

Classic review: The Man Who Invented Christmas

Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' was not just a book but rather a Victorian-era Christmas miracle.

Will Islam divide or unite Iraq?

To resolve political stalemate and lessen sectarian violence, Iraq must engage its religious leaders. When religion is at the heart of the problem, it must be at the heart of the solution.

Tiger Woods and others chasing Rory McIlroy after first round of British Open

Tiger Woods shot a five under 67 Thursday at St. Andrews, but Rory McIlroy tied an Open Championship scoring record with a nine under 63 to lead by two.

How to make the most of summer's rambling raspberries

Even as they take over the garden, the versatility of raspberries on the plate is hard to match.

England vs. Slovenia: Old Blighty breathes a sigh of relief

The entire nation seemed to breathe a sigh of relief today as England advanced to the second round of the World Cup after outlasting Slovenia, 1-0.

Classic review: The Man Who Invented Christmas

“A Christmas Carol” was not just a book but rather a Victorian-era Christmas miracle.

The Man Who Invented Christmas

'A Christmas Carol' was not just a book but rather a Victorian-era Christmas miracle.

Londoners and New Yorkers gawk at each other through a transatlantic lens

A Victorian-era dream is reborn via fiberoptics and imagination in the 'telectroscope.'

Londoners and New Yorkers gawk at each other through a transatlantic lens

A Victorian-era dream is reborn via fiberoptics and imagination in the 'telectroscope.'