The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that exemptions that allow religious organizations to avoid paying Wisconsin’s unemployment tax don’t apply to a Catholic charitable organization.

Chicago has James T. Farrell’s Studs Lonigan. New Orleans has John Kennedy Toole’s Ignatius J. Reilly. Boston has Edwin O’Connor’s 'Last Hurrah.' And William Kennedy’s Albany Cycle series has “ironweeds” like Billy and Francis Phelan. What, then, is the greatest book ever written about the New York City Irish?

When we create, we refuse to let darkness have the final say.

Paul Lynch’s 'Prophet Song' was inspired by the Syrian Civil War and the plight of those seeking refuge from the destruction and death occurring in Syria.

Some of Jimmy Breslin’s best work has now been collected and edited by one of Breslin’s true heirs, The New York Times correspondent Dan Barry.

Stephen Prothero's enriching book, 'God the Bestseller,' takes the reader on a journey through the publisher Eugene Exman's life and works.

Mary Beth Keane has staked her claim as a creator of subtle but poignant storytelling.

Fewer young people are choosing full-time service after college. How will volunteer organizations adapt?

My trip was short but introduced me to faithful people, powerful history and a beautiful land.

In Gaza, “nowhere is safe” and “hunger is everywhere.”