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Many of us have holly, misletoe and poinsettias in our homes for the holidays, but do you know the history behind them?

Individuals might complain about the price of gas, but there are very few indications that we take the energy crisis seriously.

No settlement has been reached between the Albanians and Serbs, but it seems clear that neither side wants a renewal of violence.

Republicans have been competing over their religious credentials this campaign season.

Saving 10 percent for yourself will maximize your life in the long run.

The computer-assisted, comprehensive analysis represents the future of the newsroom at the same time the old Missourian presses get taken away.

Joy, peace, goodwill and presents are great, but hearing "White Christmas" for the 11th time is not.

There are plenty of good ideas to make this country run smoother, but the United States is in need of a strong leader to execute these plans.

This notion of a level playing field is wishful thinking in that it ignores fundamental differences among people. We are all human; however, our dissimilarities abound.

President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela lost a referendum that would have made him president for life, while President Vladimir Putin of Russia gained more control over parliament.

Though debate rightfully rages over the consequence of John Merrill’s quote-lifting column, MU School of Journalism faculty say its ethical problem is set in stone.

Good news: Gov. Blunt says it's acceptable to say 'Merry Christmas. Bad news: The BCS bowl selection system is flawed.

MU football's recent benchmarks mean it’s time to sit up and take notice in a different way.

There are several ways to get your pets ready for a new addition to the family.

The U.S. Constitution unambiguously says that “no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.”

Devotees of the Brix scale think it is the most accurate indicator of the flavor of produce.

Some want to change to stories and traditions surrounding America's holidays, but enough is enough.

It’s too early to tell if the one-day peace conference will lead to more than good words.

The majority of curators has made it clear that the primary criteria for a new president is not that he be a politician, but rather that he be an outsider and that he come from the business world.

Training with a microphone and video camera is a great way to learn, Tom Warhover writes. There are more ways to cover stories than ever before, and a host of stories just waiting to be told.