JESUS DE MACHACA, Bolivia—In Ecuador, the Shuar are blocking highways to defend their hunting grounds. In Chile, the Mapuche are occupying ranches... Richmond Times-Dispatch

WASHINGTON—As energy increasingly dominates the economy, a quiet little agency in Washington holds the responsibility for tracking the particles... Richmond Times-Dispatch

GUANGZHOU, China—A friend sent me a YouTube link to a video called “Insane Cycling—New York City.“ I clicked on it, hoping to glean... Richmond Times-Dispatch

BARDSTOWN, Ky.—Jimmy Russell and Fred Noe aren’t household names, but they’re stars when it comes to fine-sippin’ spirits made... Richmond Times-Dispatch

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Even as Washington emphasizes walking softly to pry Iran away from its nuclear ambitions, the Pentagon is speeding the manufacture... Richmond Times-Dispatch

CHICAGO—Their bodies are stacked on metal trays in the medical examiner’s 30-degree cooler, a warehouse-size refrigerator for the dead. Here,... Richmond Times-Dispatch

WASHINGTON—Growing concern about incivility is one of America’s more appealing trends. Increasingly, individuals and institutions are seeking... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Q:Have you ever heard of ibuprofen helping men with prostate problems? I am a runner and frequently use ibuprofen after a long run. I discovered that on... Richmond Times-Dispatch

A production as grand as a Thanksgiving feast deserves to be staged with appropriate scenery. It’s time to wash off, polish up and steam-iron the... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Q:I have huge amounts of nut grass especially in the summer. Most of it has gone away now, but it will be back when it gets hot next year. Is there a pre-emergent... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Calendar of events relating to homes and gardens One Great Morning of Raking: Help Maymont’s staff tidy the estate’s Japanese Garden, 9 a.m.-noon... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Reusable labels Stylish and reusable PlaceTiles are erasable ceramic labels that can be used as guest place cards or a descriptive accessory for each dish... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Q:I inherited a desk from my stepfather and would like to know more about it. All I know is that it came from England. It has two drawers, twisted legs... Richmond Times-Dispatch

What is that bird you’ve just spotted? Whether you’re in your or away from home, there are times when unfamiliar species challenge your ability... Richmond Times-Dispatch

When Richmonder Martin Strother began to sing, his powerful basso profondo voice—without benefit of a microphone—easily commanded an auditorium... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Athy, Mr. George, 78, of Richmond, a self-employed upholsterer, husband of Edna Athy. Benson, Mr. Archibald Harnamsingh, 81, of Richmond, a retired professor... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Even if money and time are tight, you can still have a wonderfully rich and full Thanksgiving. All it takes is a little organization and a willingness... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Candles. It’s that simple. They are the answer to any decorating dilemma or bare space in need of embellishment, whether it’s a dining table,... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Not to be unpatriotic, but another “cranberry” outshines our traditional Thanksgiving cranberry. This fruit, sometimes called mountain cranberry,... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Abbey-Anders, Ms. Ruth, 69, of Richmond, a child-care employee. Anderson, Mr. Oscar Wilton “Willie Boy,“ 80, of Glen Allen, a Korean War Army... Richmond Times-Dispatch

It’s getting close to Tacky Lights tour time, so if you’re lighting up this 20th anniversary year, let us know.  E-mail us at Richmond Times-Dispatch

Deep-frying. Wood-smoking. Sous vide (the French vacuum-packing technique). The mind-numbing number of suggestions for mining flavor from the typically... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Serving a healthy Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to mean giving up that pumpkin pie or those buttery sweet potatoes. But it does involve making... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Crisco pie hot line: (877) 367-7438   Butterball turkey line : (800) BUTTERBALL or (800) 288-8372 or Richmond Times-Dispatch

Adams, the Rev. James Herman, 91, of Richmond, former pastor of Bethany Baptist and Red Lane Baptist churches and interim pastor at several other churches,... Richmond Times-Dispatch

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These mashed sweet potatoes are delicious—and slightly sweet—without marshmallows. But if you must have marshmallows on them, transfer the... Richmond Times-Dispatch

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