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Taking a look at a terrifying trend

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Taking a look at a terrifying trend

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Hena Khan was raised in the Washington suburbs, the daughter of immigrants from Pakistan, and she describes the experience this way: “When I was growing up, it was really more about feeling invisible and not thinking my culture mattered.

Mom claims she hardly remembers what I do

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Mom claims she hardly remembers what I do

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

'The worst thing,' I told my mother, 'was when you made us eat venison sausage for lunch. That sausage lasted forever!'I am visiting my parents, and we somehow got to discussing our less-than-favorite foods. My mother always made wonderful school lunches with fresh fruit and a homemade cookie.

Husband has a hard time keeping track of teeth

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Husband has a hard time keeping track of teeth

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband has had false teeth for more than 20 years, so he is accustomed to them. When he drinks heavily, though, he often takes them out of his mouth and puts them who knows where, only to be searching madly for them the next day. I find this infuriating and irresponsible.

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

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

Saturday, February 4, 2023

30 YEARS AGOChampions of the Weatherford Eagle Classic Tournament, the Clinton Red Tornadoes, posed with the tournament trophy they took home for winning the event.

It’s getting harder to hide religious voices in NFL culture

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It’s getting harder to hide religious voices in NFL culture

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Super Bowls create media storms, but many journalists and sports executives thought what happened in 1988 was totally out of bounds.The establishment was shocked when players and coaches from Denver and Washington, D.C., held a prayer meeting on the eve of this NFL rite.

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Why are churches turning to psychedelics like ayahuasca?

Saturday, February 4, 2023

HILDALE, Utah (AP) — Ayahuasca is a psychedelic tea whose roots go back hundreds of years to ceremonial use by Indigenous groups in the Amazon region.It's widely used in South America where it is legal in several countries, including Peru and Brazil.

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It’s time to reward good teachers

Saturday, February 4, 2023

We are glad Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is thinking outside the box when it comes to rewarding the state’s best teachers.Some have been quick to reject Walters’ incentive-based salary plan for teachers, but before we throw this idea out the window, it may be...

Bruising and dimpling mean breast hematoma

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Bruising and dimpling mean breast hematoma

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Dear Doctors: I faceplanted while ice skating and got a big bruise on my chest.The skin on that part of my breast got puckered up, and my mom kind of freaked. She says it can be a symptom of breast cancer. Is that true? Should I be worried?

Health issues are taking a toll on relationship

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Health issues are taking a toll on relationship

Saturday, February 4, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: My health issues have become so overwhelming that it's putting a strain on my relationship.My partner has been supportive and understanding, but the amount of energy and attention I need is beginning to take a toll.

Looming Joe, Hunter Biden scandal

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Looming Joe, Hunter Biden scandal

Friday, February 3, 2023

Republicans have long said the Hunter Biden laptop scandal is really a Joe Biden story. Now, it looks like the Joe Biden classified documents scandal is also a Hunter Biden story. Two Biden scandals are merging into one.The convergence point is President Biden’s house in Wilmington, Del.