Sarah Diamond

Facing a court system that often saw gay parents as unfit, Georgette DuBois stole her daughter, Kara, from her estranged husband. She called it a miracle, but it didn’t feel like one to Kara.

Spicy brines, baseball debacles and burger accouterments: Pickles are easy to get caught in, and even easier to enjoy.

A brief account of the evolution of the word shade, whether you’re seeking it this summer … or throwing it.

A circus performer, an unsociable student or someone who is ahead of the curve? Over the decades, a “geek” has been all three.

Once referring to those prone to idle behavior, the word has come somewhat full circle.

The appeal — and challenges — of being a military musician.

Premier military bands offer rare stability for classical musicians, who consider them a strong alternative to traditional orchestras. But signing up means shipping out.

Before it reminded us of the glory days, nostalgia was a medical condition involving severe homesickness.

OK, so this is actually a trick question …

Stereotype printing is pressed into the story of The New York Times.