The feuding has commenced again, complete with shootin’, spittin’ and cussin’ (not to mention corncob pipes and moonshine). But the hills where the latest Hatfields vs. McCoys skirmish has flared up are not in the Appalachians, where the battle dragged out over decades near the West Virginia/Kentucky border. Read full article > >

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Hatfields and McCoys square off again — but on unfamiliar terrain

The change at CUNY’s top colleges among incoming freshmen comes a decade after the university ended open enrollment and confirms predictions made by opponents during the battle over admissions.

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At CUNY’s Top Colleges, Black and Hispanic Freshmen Enrollments Drop

The fifth of May is once again upon us; crunch time is on the horizon. Contrary to what some people think, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. It, instead, celebrates when a much smaller Mexican army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Since then, Americans have loosely translated said victory into a celebration of Mexican culture – and an excuse to stuff themselves like a piñata with molcajetes of guacamole and pitcher after pitcher of ice-cold margaritas. We're not going to argue with that translation – and are here to help. Shake up your fiesta with a little help from our experts: Five misconceptions about Mexican cuisine Five offbeat/unique taco fillings Don't get too schmancy with your margarita Five refreshing tequila cocktails to sip this summer Five things you should look for in a great tequila Cinco ways to spice up your Cinco de Mayo fiesta Five myths about Mexican food Out of the fryer and into the salsa bowl The inside scoop on homemade tortilla chips Micheladas across the parking lot iReport: Street food of Mexico A long-simmering rivalry in Los Angeles: mole Podcast – Out to Lunch: Tacos beyond the box and Bell Eva Longoria's guacamole

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All the fixings for a festive fiesta

Reading beat Southampton at St Mary’s in the battle of the top two, to go three points clear at the top of the Championship.

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Southampton 1-3 Reading

Alastair Campbell on his battle with self-doubt

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Why self-doubt is a good thing

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says his battle against cancer is “advancing” after he returns home from his latest treatment in Cuba.

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Chavez: Cancer battle advancing

Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan tells Conservatives the battle to keep the United Kingdom together will be “the biggest challenge of all”.

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Battle to keep UK, warns Gillan

Roland Martin says if the boy had been white and wearing a hoodie, he would not have been a threat to be shot down. His death should renew the battle against bigotry

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Martin: Fight war against stereotypes

Scottish Conservatives are urged to offer “no compromises” to the SNP in their battle to keep the Union.

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‘No compromises’ in Union battle

The abrupt return of the culture wars in this election has introduced a volatile new element into the battle for one of the most important electoral swing groups: moderate and independent women voters.

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On Politics: Focus on Social Issues Could Shape Battle for Women

“The Battle of the Barns” is over. Wolf Trap, protecting its Barns of Wolf Trap trademark, has agreed to withdraw its federal lawsuit against The Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville in exchange for Rose Hill removing “the” from its name, Rose Hill announced Friday night. Read full article > >

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Wolf Trap, Barns of Rose Hill settle suit

When it comes to the fate of the 1,700-mile Keystone XL pipeline, proponents and foes agree that the fight did not end with President Obama’s decision Wednesday to reject the pipeline’s permit application. The question is how the battle will be waged in the months to come. Read full article > >

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Keystone XL oil pipeline battle has only just begun

When it comes to the fate of the 1,700-mile Keystone XL pipeline, proponents and foes agree that the fight did not end with President Obama’s decision Wednesday to reject the pipeline’s permit application. The question is how the battle will be waged in the months to come. Read full article > >

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Keystone XL oil pipeline battle has only just begun

Author Salman Rushdie says he has won his battle with Facebook over what to call himself on his profile page on the social network.

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Rushdie claims Facebook name win

The best way for the federal government to publicize a book? Attempt to muzzle the author. You probably wouldn’t be reading about Peter Van Buren right now had the State Department not stripped him of his security clearance and suspended him after publication of his book, “ We Meant Well: How I Helped Lose the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of the Iraqi People .” Read full article > >

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State’s actions against Peter Van Buren offer a few lessons on use of classified info, power