Posted: 23 Jun 2010 09:05 AM PDT

By KIP BURKE news editor Theres a wonderful Italian tradition, dating back to Roman times, that is gradually losing ground to the modern world. Its the riposo, like the Spanish siesta, from about 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. more or less, when all stores and businesses close down for lunch and a nice nap.

Wilmington on DVD: A Star Is Born, Nagisa Oshima, Green Zone, Remember Me

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 08:03 AM PDT

Judy Garland had been in Hollywood semi-disgrace for several years, when she made the 1954 George Cukor version of A Star Is Born . After all these years, Star remains a moving and beautifully made movie, with incredible stories behind it.

Corona woman gets glamorous TV wedding

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 07:17 AM PDT

Every woman, whether they admit it or not, dreams of a fairy tale wedding. One Corona bride had her dream come true.

Obama Gets Heat to Lead on Climate

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 06:39 AM PDT

by Darren Samuelsohn and Manu Raju WASHINGTON - With the climate change bill edging closer to the Senate floor, President Barack Obama and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) are resuming their well-worn roles as reluctant dance partners. It's an awkward thing to watch, especially as the duo gain ownership of a controversial piece of legislation that could very well crash and burn over the next ...