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Bear Lake Middle School’s library got a holiday surprise that didn’t require scratching a ticket — it won the Idaho Lottery.

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This story is almost certainly untrue, but it has led to a modern holiday staple: the white elephant gift exchange. These ...

Michael Szczerban began chasing his literary white whale one afternoon in 2013. He was editing Samin Nosrat’s cookbook “Salt Fat Acid Heat” when she mentioned “The Talisman of Happiness,” a ...

KIPP founder Susan Schaeffler’s long-time partnership with her D.C. public school counterparts made both sectors stronger, ...

Elie Hassenfeld, the chief executive of the nonprofit GiveWell, makes the case for a more rigorous, transparent and ...

For years, rumors swirled about where his wealth came from. A Times investigation reveals the truth of how a college dropout clawed his way to the pinnacle of American finance and society.

Have you ever been so hurt by someone that you couldn't stop yourself from holding a grudge? Or perhaps even crafting a ...

Though Helena-West Helena has seen some serious troubles, 32-year-old Joseph Whitfield recognizes the magic that remains in ...