In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Isabel Allende, author of "The House of Spirits," is getting her own Barbie doll.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mattel has added internationally known Latina author and activist Isabel Allende to its ...

Before Isabel Allende, Mattel created Barbie dolls to honor influential women such as primatologist Jane Goodall, iconic ...

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On winning the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar (Telugu) for his short story collection, Dhaavlo (Song of Lamentation), and on ...

Julia Alvarez describes writing as an act of “un-selving.” What the Dominican American poet and novelist means is that authors give life to their characters by feeding them bits of their own ...

The best books of the year The year is winding down. You’ve almost made it through another 365 days, which is as good a ...

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Baylor University will host a variety of vibrant events led by a range of ...

Kathryn Roszak, the artistic director of Sausalito-based dance company Danse Lumière, says she wants her company’s work to ...

In 2003, Hurricane Isabel slammed into the North Carolina coast, causing nearly 40 deaths and inflicting property damage estimated at $4 billion. In 2005, Afghanistan had its first free election ...

Eight individuals, including the drivers of two vehicles and six bus passengers, were injured in a crash involving a 12-wheeler truck and a passenger bus in Naguilian, Isabela. The accident occurred ...