Friends of the late Hollywood star Gene Hackman made a telling admission on his status days following his death. Hackman, who starred in movies like "Hoosiers" and "Crimson Tide," was found dead in his New Mexico home last week. Hackman, who retired from acting after starring in "Welcome to ...

As the Mardi Gras celebration ends, so begins the solemn period of Lent observed in many Christian circles and denominations. Timed weeks in advance of Easter Sunday, or the day of Jesus' resurrection according to Christian beliefs,

The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter in a period for penance, reflection and fasting among those of the Catholic faith.