Old phone numbers in the U.S. had letters to denote the telephone exchange that handled any given number, a practice that lasted until the late 1970s.

In the editorial cartoon, God’s life-giving hand is identical to the original art, but the hand of Adam is now depicted as a dead man’s hand, with the truthful inscription: “popular culture.” ...

Letters: Cartoon Controversy, Real Estate Web SiteMichele Norris and Robert Siegel read from listeners' letters and e-mails. This week's letters reflect strong feelings about our coverage of the ...