Video-game review: 'Starhawk' soars, with a bumpy landing

May 16, 2012, 8:14 am

From "Halo" to "Gears of War" to "Mass Effect," the scenario is so familiar it's become exhausting. One can only save the universe so many times. So it's refreshing to jump into "Starhawk," where the stakes are a bit more humble.

'Avengers' rules with record $103M second weekend

May 14, 2012, 4:11 pm
LOS ANGELES — "The Avengers" followed a record-shattering $200 million opening with another Hollywood high — a $100 million-plus second weekend.
A 'Desperate' era comes to an end

May 12, 2012, 7:33 am
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — It was the shot heard 'round the world — or at least in living rooms across America.
Moon and the stars — Showcase lures top-tier musicians

May 11, 2012, 2:46 pm
Wabasha's Moonshine Showcase shoots for the stars and lands them.
Out & About: A bit of Heaven with wine and chocolate

May 11, 2012, 8:31 am
The creators of Van Gogh Vodka have taken the nostalgic flavor combination of peanut butter and jelly one step further with the recent release of their Van Gogh PB&J Vodka.