Alexandra Hall

France's sexiest city is a mix of modern cool and historical style. Now, with weekend airfares at bargain prices, the romance of the City of Light is closer than ever.

Forget lipstick, Fendi bags, and Wonderbras. A local group of young women has elected the .22-caliber Smith & Wesson as its most powerful accessory. Is this simply more progun lunacy, or could it possibly be the next face of feminism?

Boston's Muslims have long struggled to adapt to their surroundings without compromising their religion. Now, thrust into the spotlight by events not of their own making, they are taking the next step: trying to be understood.

The city's new restaurant row covers almost every link of the food chain: national conglomerates and local haute cuisine, with humble hosts and big-name pomp, serving city dwellers and tourists alike. But can you get a good meal there? The tourists f

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