Looking at what cats may like to eat

My husband, Peter, tells me “I’ve been reading about cats”. Peter has never had a cat before. “Oh, yeah?”“Salt is not good for their kidneys. We have to give Felix unsalted fish.”Felix is our adopted street cat here in Mexico.

Unemployed reader contemplates move to Japan

DEAR HARRIETTE: I find myself at a crossroads. I'm 29, and I recently lost my job at a finance company. The uncertainty of the future is overwhelming. An opportunity has recently presented itself to teach abroad in Tokyo.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1877, the U.S. Congress declared Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the 1876 presidential election, despite the fact that Samuel J. Tilden had won the popular vote.In 1917, the Jones-Shafroth Act was enacted, granting U.S. citizenship to the people of Puerto Rico.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO• First-grade Basal Ball winners for Arapaho included Jacob Lamborn, Zachery Lamborn, Desiree Krewall, Sarah Morris, Cody Seabolt, Beau Waltrip, Justin Shepherd and Lynsi Kent.• Third-grade Basal Ball winners for Arapaho included Luke Waltrip, Meagan Lynch, Daniel Flesher, Morgan...

Rumors must be squashed

Rumors become powerful, roaming creatures seeking to gobble up the attention of others with distorted, blinding untruths and they can only be set straight with the facts.But how do rumors germinate and grow into such unwieldy things?

Fifth Avenue heartache is felt by many people

Fifth Avenue in New York City is a bustling place, filled with tourists, commuters and residents. Even there, a little tranquility is possible, thanks to St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Are attacks on churches brand new or just old news?

Security cameras at St.Columba Catholic Church in Brooklyn showed five people, in the dead of night, trying to force their way inside.When they failed, the suspects settled for breaking a stainedglass window and attacking a nearby cross.

Decaffeination process can use solvents

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I love decaffeinated black tea and drink a lot of it. Since I don't add sugar or milk, I have always felt it was healthy. Now I'm questioning that assumption because I've heard that the decaffeination process can make the tea unhealthy.

Single mom needs family’s help with child care

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 29-yearold single mom to twin boys who are 6 years old. Due to unforeseen financial constraints, I find myself unable to afford professional child care services. In light of this, I am considering asking my family for help in watching my kids from time to time.

Haley heads for yet another loss

The Michigan Democratic and Republican primaries took place Tuesday.