Regarding 'Acquitted On all Counts' (front page, Oct. 13): I read with disbelief the headlines that the seven boot camp employees were exonerated of any responsibility in the 14-year-old child's death. Just watching the video makes a case for brutality. If the kid had been a dog, the guards would have been convicted of animal cruelty at the very least. ...more

October 16, 2007

Chris Simms stood in front of his locker early last week, shaking is head in disbelief. The irony of the situation was just too great to comprehend. ...more

October 6, 2007

Hundreds of people gathered under blue autumn skies Friday to dedicate an expansive hillside memorial to the Columbine High School massacre victims, after more than eight years of money struggles and occasional disputes. ...more

September 22, 2007

French toast, three slices of crisp bacon, one egg and multiple cups of coffee. Wendy, the hostess, asked, 'Did you hear about Ken?' ...more

September 20, 2007