World & Nation
The pope has appointed the head of the U.S. military archdiocese to succeed retiring Cardinal William Keeler as archbishop of Baltimore, the Vatican said Thursday.
July 13, 2007
Movies
Edwin Harvey Blum, 89, screenwriter whose more than 15 feature films included “Stalag 17.”
May 6, 1995
Travel & Experiences
The Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Wilmington will resound with the merry sounds of fife, drum and caroling Saturday as a holiday from history comes to life.
Dec. 10, 1993
Entertainment & Arts
Recent releases, reviewed by Times critics. **** “The Last Hurrah” RCA/Columbia. $69.95. 1958.
June 17, 1988
Memorial: The faithful pay their respects throughout the day. Interment is scheduled for today.
May 8, 2000
Exactly what lies six feet under an old Civil War headquarters in Wilmington is being disputed, as plans to build affordable housing on the property move ahead.
Aug. 11, 1994
Sports
Fierceness win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile by more than six lengths, giving trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez an upset win over Bob Baffert.
Nov. 3, 2023
Edwin Moses, unbeaten in the 400-meter hurdles since 1977, extended his winning streak to 102 straight finals Tuesday, although he missed his world record by more than a second.
Aug. 20, 1986
The Archdiocese of Boston is expected to announce a permanent successor to Cardinal Bernard Law this month, according to a published report.
June 9, 2003
Instead of cutting the wedding cake, a Portuguese couple were married inside it.
July 21, 1986