Sprinkled in the deluge of negatives letters are uplifting tales of gratitude, humanity and service. This is a selection of those letters.

"right to literacy": children learn to read mostly at home

Letter writers who criticize the president are brushing off accusations from Trump's defenders that they suffer from some kind of insanity.

Brad Pitt saluted stunt crew and coordinators while accepting an Oscar for his role in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood."

Joaquin Phoenix gave a weighty speech about commonalities, cows and second chances after winning the Oscar for lead actor Sunday night. Read the transcript.

Feelings about Oscar "In Memoriam" snubs from Luke Perry to "Lolita's" Sue Lyon, plus the best picture win for "Parasite," Kirk Douglas remembrances and lingering thoughts about Shakira and Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl.

Peak TV is still peaking, which means Emmy season has officially begun. Here are 12 shows you need to watch to get ready for this year's awards.

Want to get some awesome added value out of movies you already own? Look for these neat tricks to find the Easter eggs hidden in popular DVDs.

It's a sunny day in March and "Machine Planet" is flying a single-engine Cessna over Northern California.

Elon Musk has a huge financial incentive to turn on full-service driving. But is Tesla anywhere close to ready?

Bernstein Research finds turnover at Tesla is sky high and worries that could hurt the company.

Epidemiologists and government officials agree that large-scale concerts and festivals can't be safely held until 2021, a crushing blow.

Independent businesses struggle to survive as federal government fails to deliver payroll protection loans.

Leeds fans have demanded that Kiko Casilla never plays for Marcelo Bielsa's side again, after the goalkeeper made a horrendous mistake to gift Brentford the lead at Griffin Park, in a crucial Championship promotion clash.

HIGH blood pressure is an ominous threat because it marks the first stage in a sequence of events that could lead to cardiovascular complications. To ward off the threat, it is important to start your day with a cereal that keeps your reading in check.

Manchester United are hoping to get one over their old boss Jose Mourinho.

Liverpool tried to sign Tanguy Ndombele last summer from Lyon and now French reports claim they will return for the Tottenham midfielder.

Liverpool are looking to make Sadio Mane an offer that would tarnish Real Madrid's hopes of signing him.

THOUSANDS of people stuck at home during lockdown are using their exercise slot to visit parks and feed ducks. Express.co.uk has compiled a list of six things you and your family should avoid feeding ducks at all costs.

Leeds host Reading in the Championship this afternoon and Express Sport is on hand with all the live stream and TV information.

Celtic fans have trolled Rangers after their 2-1 win against Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership, with some supporters claiming that they've already won the title and that Neil Lennon's side should be named as Champions.

Manchester United are hoping to get one over their old boss Jose Mourinho.

A little TLC can create a lovely green oasis in your garden to be proud of

BARNES AND NOBLE has a regular summer reading programme every year - but will they launch the same thing this year amid the coronavirus outbreak?

THE HOBBIT is exactly the story we need to escape from normal life - and now Andy Serkis will take on a mammoth reading.

LORD OF THE RINGS Gollum actor Andy Serkis has announced he will read JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit in one sitting live online for charity.

A FEW days ago the meteorological fraternity was talking about the possibility of a shivering winter blast this week.

Health officials counted nine new cases of COVID-19 in southwest Utah, although the Utah epidemiologist says infection rates are in decline.

In her first on-camera interview since Joe Biden denied her assault allegation, Tara Reade told Megyn Kelly it "changed everything about my life."

Indianapolis art historian Sarah Urist Green presents more than 50 do-it-yourself projects in 'You Are an Artist' book

Our state is taking the wise step of reducing unnecessary public gatherings and that includes voting.

Take this virus seriously and do your part to protect everyone in the community, a letter to the editors says.

A bullet struck 16-year-old Nya Cope in the head just a short distance from a gathering that attracted large groups to an east side parking lot.

Take a look at the newest Butler Blue bulldog puppy ready to join the Butler mascot team.

It may not be out on the asphalt, but Robert Wickens is energized to be back competing against the IndyCar paddock this weekend.

Pat O'Neil, an Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, was declared cancer-free Tuesday.

IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe has asked to sit for this "Dancing With the Stars" interview because his body is too tired – his feet too sore – to stand.

Indianapolis is partnering with YMCA, At Your School and Early Learning Indiana to provide care for children of first responders at a discounted rate.

Colts GM Chris Ballard: Let's slow down on anointing Jacob Eason the 'messiah.'

Colts legend Robert Mathis rebuilt Kemoko Turay into a tactical, calculated missile instead of a grenade lobbed into the dark.

Domantas Sabonis is a long shot in the NBA's video game tournament; he was a long shot before making the All-Star skills competition final, too

The Pacers didn't have their starting point guard for the last three games before the NBA went on hiatus, but he's able to play if/when it restarts.

Pacers coach Nate McMillan is hoping to be in the final days of a stay-at-home order, and he's letting players know they need to be ready to return.

Whether it's out of necessity, to pass time or to calm nerves, bread baking is a hot topic during coronavirus pandemic

The Pacers didn't have their starting point guard for the last three games before the NBA went on hiatus, but he's able to play if/when it restarts.

Pacers coach Nate McMillan is hoping to be in the final days of a stay-at-home order, and he's letting players know they need to be ready to return.

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Paris' 'Indiana Café' has nachos and burgers. But the most Indiana thing about it may be that is is a chain with 21 locations.

Whether it's out of necessity, to pass time or to calm nerves, bread baking is a hot topic during coronavirus pandemic