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SAN DIEGO -- One thing is certain about the Nov. 4 election: A veteran of the war in Iraq will be elected to Congress from the 52nd Congressional District in eastern San Diego County.Iraq veterans fa...

And he's also a star when it comes to plumbing in the bathroom sink, as Christopher Middleton discovers.

Emily Baker rediscovers the simple joy of putting pencil to paper.

Ten credit-crunch tips from Tom Hodgkinson.

For years, global development experts have believed that if young women received the same schooling as young men, their families would have a path out of poverty. Now, with countries across the developing world documenting rapid progress toward gender equality in education, experts are focusing o...

For decades, Annapolis has counted on the charm and old-town feel of its historic streets to bring in tourists. But a new sight now greets visitors heading into town.

London, Oct.11 : former England fast bowler, Ian Botham has slammed Sri Lanka for planning to send a second string for the Test series in England next summer because 13 seniors will be released to play in the big-money Indian Premier league.

MORE than 1300 pupils are skipping school in Edinburgh every single day.

CITY education leader Marilyne MacLaren has been rebuked by the council's chief executive for "exceeding her authority" by banning a parent from a public forum.

These are scary times. No doubt. When the economy is poor, some people hunker down. Others take action. If you're an "action figure", with or without super powers, and feel...