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• Guide to military jargon
Military coverage is filled with jargon that sometimes obscures the story. Here is a quick guide to U.S. Army formations and select equipment — what they consist of, how large they are and what they do. Battalion: A battalion, usually about 400 ...
• George Washington's false teeth not wooden
Mount Vernon plans to create three life-size figures for an exhibit due to open late next year in a new museum and education center.  A 19-year-old Washington will be portrayed as a surveyor in a forest with his equipment.  A 45-year-old Washington ...
• Bridgestone Firestone seeks recalled tires
The tiremaker will ask registered owners of Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer and Mazda Navajo sport utility vehicles — many of which have the tires as original equipment — along with Firestone stores and dealers to check for the recalled tires.
• With wedding bells, novelty sells
In addition to the registry — which encourages adding things like camping equipment, tool sets and video games to couples' wish lists — the Web site also features articles and how-to guides for grooms. "Men are afraid to ask a lot of times about ...
• Study: Teacher’s gender affects learning
Experienced teachers, good textbooks, smaller class sizes and modern equipment all influence how boys and girls do in class, Weaver said. ‘Just one variable’ “Students benefit by having exposure to teachers who look like them, who can identify ...