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Once upon a time, tomatoes were considered poisonous, even dangerous. But gradually, the plump produce made its way into our homes and onto our plates. Arthur Allen tells the story of the tomato's redemption, popularization and eventual modification in his book, Ripe: The Search For The Perfect Tomato.

Oberst's distinctive warble is set against a spare patchwork of acoustic guitar, piano and the occasional harmonica, drawing most of the attention to his dark, personal words.

Prophet has described his new album, Temple Beautiful, as a "love letter to San Francisco." Rock critic Ken Tucker says you don't have to be a Bay Area native to enjoy Prophet's melodies.

Howard Thurston was once one of the biggest names in show business— even more famous than his great rival Harry Houdini. But today, he's mostly forgotten. A new book draws the curtain back on Thurston's secrets, both magical and mundane.

Last year's tornadoes, floods, fires and hurricanes are driving up home owner insurance rates this year. Rates are expected to go up as much as 10 percent.

Researchers have observed octopuses lobbing silt and shells at each other — and they say in some cases it might be deliberate.

Cyclone Gabrielle hit the country's north on Monday and the level of damage has been compared to Cyclone Bola in 1988, a storm that was the most destructive on record to hit the nation.

Early humans seemed to strike the perfect balance in situating their hearths in the cave, preserving ample sitting and cooking space while avoiding the worst effects of smoke.

The men face mandatory life terms at a sentencing hearing set for March 14 in Norfolk.

Greg Tate's death left an immeasurable hole in the universe of cultural criticism. Vernon Reid, Matana Roberts, Jared Michael Nickerson and Christina Wheeler pay tribute to his music as Burnt Sugar.