Somers, 33, was killed by militants after more than a year in captivity in Yemen.

迈克尔·坎特的公司的名字是eye-catching: Eliot’s Adult Nut Butters. As risqué as it sounds, it actually refers to savory butters made from nuts that are coated in spices for an extra kick.

Driving along scenic Wisconsin back roads last fall, Lois Hammerstrom Lyon’52 uncovered a little-known story about a painting that has been displayed at Beloit College for decades.