It’s an age-old question: What’s better, the book or the movie? But with so many faithful, creative cinematic adaptations of books, the debate no longer feels pressing or even relevant. Directors like ...

At first glance, this remote island looks like a true paradise, isolated from the rest of the world and untouched by modern life. But behind that image, a much darker reality was unfolding for years, ...

In terms of marriage prospects, Martin Luther wasn’t necessarily a natural pick. The middle-aged theology professor was known to be loud, argumentative, and judgmental. He was always on the road, came ...

From NPR News, this is NEWS & NOTES. I'm Ed Gordon. Nearly two weeks after her return, runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks is still in the headlines. Other missing women like Lori Hacking and Laci ...

Slate contributor Daniel Engber sheds light on the term "cold feet." Recently, a soon-to-be bride disappeared days before her wedding in Georgia. She claimed she had been kidnapped — but in fact, it ...