For a speech to a bunch of farmers in Cheapstow – a place most Toronto folk would need a GPS and a rabbit's foot on the rear-view to find – it sure set the agenda for a spell for the chattering classes here in the centre of the universe. [read more]

Former secretary of state will offer advice on diversity and women's leadership during speech at Clowes Memorial Hall. [read more]

In the undertaking of a Muslim custom, a woman finds deep sense of reward -- and shaved off 40 sins. [read more]

For the second year in a row, the East Aurora School District will see a budget that significantly cuts the number of employees. The 2010-2011 preliminary budget, which Superintendent James Bodziak presented to the East Aurora School Board on March 10, includes the elimination of seven teacher aide positions, one full-time position as a keyboarding teacher, one full-time position as a teacher of ... [read more]

We know the Internet moves faster than iPod sales figures. But think for a minute about the implications on politics of these statistics offered by Barbara O'Connor, director of the Institute for the Study of Politics and Media at Sacramento State. [read more]

State regulators explore possible high-tech makeover plus Political Botter tidbits and a marital milestone for an East Bay congressman. [read more]

Liz Carpenter, who spent much of her life working the corridors of power in Washington as a newspaper reporter, an aide to Lyndon B. Johnson when he was vice president and press secretary to Lady Bird Johnson during her years in the White House, died on Saturday in Austin, Tex. She was 89. [read more]

Antigay threats and slurs posted online are not protected free speech, a California appeals court said Monday. [read more]

Oscar winner left the couple's home on Monday amid reports he had an affair with tattooed model Michelle McGee. [read more]

Demi Moore and Nia Vardalos use Twitter to help prevent suicide; Heidi Montag dumps new manager; Katherine Heigl's dress disaster during awards speech [read more]