Becoming Americans Four Centuries of Immigrant Writing Edited by Ilan Stavans (The Library of America; 724 pages; $40) Pete Hamill's foreword to "Becoming Americans" offers caveats for cliches brewing in the 85 essays, short stories, novel excerpts, poems,... [read more]

Why I like my job: I’m thrilled to be in a position to showcase and promote the arts — particularly local artists of all kinds — in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. [read more]

A former Air Force pilot who spent more than seven years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam has his wedding ring back decades after it was confiscated. [read more]

Lizz Wasserman, popomomo | photo by Lelah Foster LA has a diverse cast of characters. Whether it's the characters with stirring stories or interesting occupations or the people who are just simply characters, this town has them all. In an effort to get to know some of those characters a little better, we've created "Seven Questions with..." If you have a suggestion for a future Seven Questions ... [read more]

ADDISON, Texas (AP) - It still fits. A former Air Force pilot who spent more than seven years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam has his wedding ring back decades after it was confiscated. [read more]

Packed into the Don Morris Room at the Memorial Student Center on MU's campus, more than 1,000 students, faculty and community members were taking part in the International Festival.   [read more]

On Nov. 11, retired Air Force Col. James Hivner wore his wedding ring for the first time since Oct. 5, 1965, when he was shot down while flying a mission over North Vietnam. The ring was taken away by the enemy along with his other possessions, and he was held as a prisoner of war for more than seven years.After Hivner was freed, he and his wife, Phyllis, bought a new wedding ring and went on ... [read more]

Associated Press - November 12, 2009 8:55 AM ET ADDISON, Texas (AP) - It still fits. A former Air Force pilot who spent more than seven years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam has... [read more]

Vietnamese showbiz couples try to steer clear of Hollywood stereotypes. The publicity, lack of privacy and clashing of egos has brought down many failed Hollywood marriages. The pressure and rumors can make happy endings hard to come by, and some A-listers seem to change spouses with the seasons. [read more]

A long retired Air Force colonel who spent 2,687 days in captivity in Vietnam recently was given back items he lost as a prisoner of war 44 years ago. A long retired Air Force colonel who spent 2,687 days in captivity in Vietnam recently was given back items he lost as a prisoner of war 44 years ago. Hivner was captured when his plane, an F-4C Phantom aircraft, was shot down during the Vietnam ... [read more]