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During the 20 years he worked for an investment firm, Amor Towles spent a lot of time in fancy hotels. His new novel follows a Russian aristocrat sentenced to house arrest at the Metropol in Moscow.

Immigration is emerging as a major topic of this presidential election. Economic analyst Hank Fishkind looks to remove the politics from the candidates’ proposals and examine how they would impact Sunshine State finances.

In 1666, The Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes. The 350th anniversary of the inferno was marked with pyrotechnics galore — including a floating, burning replica of old London.

John McWhorter of Columbia University says the way we use words changes, like how "literally" can now mean "figuratively." That example, he says, is a contronym, a word with two opposite meanings.

What has been nicknamed “your average family reunion on steroids” is winding down Monday in Kissimmee. The Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion is traditionally a celebration of black community and culture. But this year it has been a space to talk about the importance of African Americans getting out and voting.

With school back in session, many kids are already reminiscing about summer camp. For some, that seasonal activity may have been more than distraction from boredom. But there’s a camp where teens and young adults who are battling cancer have found a safe haven.

Robert Hoge was born with deformed legs and a giant tumor between his eyes. In his new memoir, he describes his mother's shock and how she decided whether or not to bring him home.

OK, fine ... this new chair anthology might not keep you on the edge of your seat, but it does reveal some very interesting ideas about trends in design, culture and social values.

Tahir got the idea for her series An Ember in the Ashes in 2007, after she was asked to edit a haunting news story at The Washington Post.

A local musician is turning his EP release party into a mixed-media community event. Friday night's gathering is at Orlando’s Arte Borikua gallery.