Detroit Free Press

Afriend of mine told me it was his birthday. He didn't seem all that thrilled."I'm 55," he said, ...

You want to know why no one trusts politicians? Take a look at campaign finance reform, which is now, after a year's worth of hype, lying in shreds on the floor of Congress while lawmakers point fingers at one another and yell: "Your fault! Your fault!"Honestly, I've seen more admirable behavior in "The Sopranos." At least they admit they're crooks.

Left out, pushed aside, discarded for the more expensive model, Chris Osgood had every reason to be angry. Who ...

What's not to like? The Red Wings get Superman, a goalie who can win games by himself, and they give up a guy who ...

MITCHALBOM -- He called me "kid," which is not something I usually like people calling me. It seemed OK with him ...

NEW YORK -- It was still an hour before the summer sun dropped from the New York sky, and outside the crowded Madison Square Garden Theatre, fans sat on steps, sweating through tank tops. Inside, however, it was dark and cool, all long sleeves, custom suits and silk ties. This was pro basketball's version of prom night. The NBA Draft.This one would change the landscape forever.

Archie Bunker died. That's what people said. "Archie Bunker died." It didn't matter that the man's real name was Carroll O'Connor, that he was a trained actor, a veteran of Broadway and the European stage. To most Americans, he was, and always will be, the lovable bigot from Queens.Archie Bunker died. But to be honest, while O'Connor passed away Thursday from a heart attack at age 76, character-wise, Archie died some time ago. Not just his show. His concept.