On June 10, 1692, Bridget Bishop became the first person executed for witchcraft during the notorious Salem witch trials, after a trial lasting eight days. She had already been accused and declared innocent a decade prior to the hysteria.

On June 11, 1509, England’s King Henry VIII married the first of his ill-fated wives, Catherine of Aragon. When she failed to produce a male heir, he divorced her against the will of the Roman Catholic Church, triggering the country’s Protestant Reformation. Catherine spent her last years in isolation and continued to consider herself England’s rightful queen until her death.

On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen forced his way into Pulse, one of...

Grilled fruit delights for Memorial Day weekend

As we celebrate the start of summer this Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, let’s also take this time to honor the memory of those who have sacrificed for our freedom and served our nation with courage and dedication.

Let’s dust off our grills and fire up the charcoal and shake things up with a twist on the traditional barbecue fare. While we often associate the grill with savory meats and veggies, why not indulge in the sweet side of grilling with desserts featuring grilled fruits?

Why grilled desserts, you ask? Besides the fun factor, there’s something delightful about caramelizing fresh fruit on the grill. It...

Q: Are there any more series in the works for actress Poppy Montgomery? I’m in the process of watching all the reruns of Unforgettable with her in it. — L.M.

A: Australian actress Poppy Montgomery has starred in two very successful drama series, both on CBS. First, she played FBI agent Samantha Spade in Without a Trace, opposite another Australian — Anthony LaPaglia (Florida Man). The show lasted seven seasons and likely led to Montgomery headlining another series for the same network, called Unforgettable. The premise is about a crime solver with hyperthymesia, a condition in which she can recall every place, conversation and moment in her life. It’s loosely based on actress...