Yet at the heart of the most improbable tale may lie a kernel of truth.

"The tales do not lie," Brother Francis said grimly.

And therein lies an intriguing tale of shifting geopolitics in the Middle East.

Therein lies the tale of a power entrepreneur who understands that business, like hockey, is about playing the angles.

In their differences lies a tale of the political forces shaping the new legislation and the bumpy political landscape that surrounds the city's schools.

Therein lies an intriguing tale that holds promise for intimidated communities everywhere.

Behind these two measures lies a tale that has little to do with weighty matters of state or national security.

Whoever told you that tale must have been lying.

Therein lies a tale that could happen only in Miami, by way of Ireland.

Therein lies a tale being told all too often.