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Ghana, which turns 50 today, is planning nationwide celebrations that will be attended by dignitaries from around the world. The West African nation was the first black African country to obtain its independence from colonial rule. But there are mixed feelings about the anniversary.

A new handbook compiled by an Iraq war veteran translates terms like "fobbit," "FUBIJAR" and "Marineland" for those of us who don't serve in the armed forces and may be asking "Semper why?"

U.S. businessman Carl Crow arrived in Shanghai in 1911. His blockbuster 1937 book, 400 Million Customers, recently has spawned a crop of imitators, and many of his insights into doing business in China still hold true today.

The annual ritual of resetting our clocks to spring forward one hour usually starts on the first Sunday in April. This year, daylight-saving time starts three weeks early. Some say the move will save oil; others worry it will cause a mini-Y2K.

Gynecologists are recommending that women over 30 undergo a test to detect high-risk strains of HPV — the virus that can lead to cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is only recommended for women 26 and younger.

As a girl, baker Krishna Brown anticipated Valentine's Day more than Christmas — which, with its emphasis on presents, underscored what her family lacked. She recalls how her parents made the day special.

Arnold "Red" Auerbach, the great Boston Celtics coach, died Saturday at the age of 89. Auerbach coached the team during the 1950s and 60s when the Celtics won a record eight consecutive NBA championships. Debbie Elliott gets behind-the-scenes stories from Tom Heinsohn, who was a player and coach under Auerbach.

Gallaudet University, the nation's leading liberal arts school for the deaf, has been in a state of crisis since last spring, when the school picked its next president. The choice of a long-time administrator Jane Fernandes set off a series of intense protests by students and faculty. Now, the end of the crisis may be in sight.

Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal's work is often cited for its intensity and vulnerability. His latest films are Babel and The Science of Sleep. He talks about acting -- and the leap of faith it requires.

The double-digit tuition hikes of recent years have slowed, though tuition is still rising faster than the inflation rate in some places, according to the College Board. The group has released its new report on tuition increases at U.S. public and private universities.