Payvand Cultural School and the Iranian Federated Women's Club (IFWC) are pleased to announce an upcoming series of workshops designed to increase understanding and knowledge of the Persian culture.

AP - Evan Longoria was activated off the 15-day disabled list Saturday after the Tampa Bay slugger said he felt "almost 100 percent" following 30 swings with a regular bat.

WISH YOU WERE HERE When vacation time magically appeared, the mountains came calling From Janet Larkin of Buda The mountains have been murmuring in me for two years: dreams of crisp, cold summer dawns, the hint of forest wafting through the air. Then

AP - Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters has ended his holdout and reported to the team.

Police responded and the teens came out of the woods and moved the picnic table back where it belonged. Police checked the area and did not find any alcohol.

Is it possible for man to live as His maker desires? Shreedevi Prasad: Man is a social animal. And to live in a society he should have the tolerance to adapt the people around him. The doctrine of `co-existence' should be the first lesson towards it.

AP - Massive boulders crashed down on an Egyptian shantytown Saturday on the outskirts of the capital, killing at least 24 people, authorities said. Rescuers were digging by hand to reach any survivors.

Back-to-school time for Maria Gonzalez means Friday evenings in a church basement, surrounded by 30 teens chattering in a mix of English and Spanish.

Will Sandoval County get a tax credit on a possible gross receipt tax hike to support the Rail Runner? More than likely, no. But, that is not going to keep Sandoval County District 3 Commissioner David Bency from trying to get what he says is just for the county.

Associated Press - September 6, 2008 12:25 PM ET CADIZ, Ky. (AP) - Johnson Controls Inc. announced it will be closing its automotive interiors manufacturing plant in Cadiz that employs 559...