Beth Lipoff

In 1889, it wasn't a woman's world, but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of reporters Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland when they embarked on a journey to beat Phileas Fogg's fictional travels.

For the 29th time, the annual NCAA Division I Basketball Championship -- that is, "the tournament" -- has arrived in Kansas City. With thousands upon thousands of fans expected, the March Madness is spilling out of the Sprint Center and clogging the downtown streets. Commentator Victor Wishna tries to make sense of the maddening crowd in this month's edition of A Fan's Notes.

When you take bread off the table, what goes on yours? Award-winning cookbook author Joan Nathan has a few ideas.

What began as a lofty goal to increase access to high-speed Internet has become a reality with Google Fiber. However, questions about the methods behind implementing this service still remain.

As the economy drags, the size of homes is diminishing… and it’s by consumer demand.

Anti-union rhetoric has been trumpeting out of of recent debates in Wisconsin and Michigan, but one labor activist says much of it is a myth.

You’d have a hard time finding someone who feels more strongly about nuclear disarmament than the former mayor of Hiroshima, Japan.

Paul Simon might know 50 ways to leave your lover, but psychologist Wes Crenshaw has his own list.

After the untimely death of a loved one, people often find themselves with more questions than answers.

Tom Sullivan can hear is the sound of snowflakes falling, even though he can't see the white blanket they form over the land.