Before 1859, America had no oil business. August 28 marks the 150th anniversary of its first commercial well. Today, the U.S. is the world's third-biggest oil producer and largest consumer. Join us for a tour of this gas-guzzling nation.READ»
Harold Evans' new book They Made America is getting good pickup in recent weeks. U.S. News & World Report excerpts the book's examination of Thomas Edison, and Sunday paper mainstay Parade trots out Evans' top 10 list of the most ...READ»