For nearly 150 years, a story has circulated about a hidden Civil War message engraved inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. On Tuesday, museum curators confirmed it was true. ...more

March 10, 2009

Deaven Phillips and his brother, Ethan, were greeted by a chorus of young, female voices as they left San Ann Market. ...more

February 14, 2009

Want a guaranteed seat along Pennsylvania Avenue so you can wave to Barack Obama after he takes the oath of office Jan. 20? Better act fast. ...more

January 9, 2009

Want a guaranteed seat along Pennsylvania Avenue so you can wave to Barack Obama after he takes the oath of office Jan. 20? Better act fast. ...more

January 9, 2009

Two marching bands from Florida have been invited to parade down Pennsylvania Avenue after President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration next month. ...more

December 10, 2008

Not every military veteran, not even those who polish up their medals and shrug into old uniform jackets at the ceremonial bidding of the calendar, long for a return to the rigid provisions of their enlisted - or conscripted - service. ...more

November 30, 2008

Law enforcement officials bracing for the largest crowds in inaugural history are preparing far-reaching security — thousands of video cameras, sharpshooters, air patrols — to safeguard President-elect Barack Obama's swearing-in. ...more

November 21, 2008

SEBRING Humberto Ramirez's jubilation ended and sleep began around 12:30 Wednesday morning, shortly following president-elect Barack Obama's televised victory speech. ...more

November 6, 2008

A man who might also be a carjacker crashed into a building in Clearwater. ...more

October 15, 2008

Jack Abramoff, the once powerful lobbyist at the heart of a far-reaching political corruption scandal, was sentenced to four years in prison Thursday by a judge who said the case had shattered the public's confidence in government. ...more

September 5, 2008