Scrutiny of Ukraine church draws praise, fear of overreach

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After its searches of holy sites belonging to Ukraine’s historic Orthodox church, the nation’s security agency posted photos of evidence it recovered — including rubles, Russian passports and leaflets with messages from the Moscow patriarch.Supporters and detractors of the...

No link found between arthritis and lymphoma

Dear Doctors: Is there a treatment for psoriatic arthritis that doesn't carry the risk of lymphoma or other cancers? I have this kind of arthritis, and it is very painful.

Donald Trump’s political death wish

What is former President Donald Trump thinking?On Saturday, he posted this statement on his social media network, Truth Social: “So, with the revelation of MASSIVE & WIDESPREAD FRAUD & DECEPTION in working closely with Big Tech Companies, the DNC, & the Democrat Party, do you throw the Presidential...

The city mouse and the country mouse

Back when my wife and I moved to the country, many of our citified friends were alarmed. One well-meaning fellow even questioned if I’d be safe out in rural Perry County, Ark., given my political apostasy.

Big Republican field is key to Trump’s success

The New Hampshire primary is at least 14 months away, but already the shape of the contest is becoming as clear as the view of the early snowcap on Mount Washington from the scenic vista along Route 16.Though wounded in last month’s midterm congressional elections, though blamed by party leaders...

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, killing 2,403 American soldiers and civilians.TODAY'S FACT:Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the Senate voted for a war resolution, 82-0.

Groomsman’s girlfriend jealous of wedding party

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm getting married soon. Planning the wedding has been stressful for a lot of reasons, but one of the main reasons has been my fiance's groomsmen. One of the groomsmen's girlfriends is extremely jealous and does not want him walking down the aisle with any of my bridesmaids.

Alcohol consumption spikes during holiday season

Dear Doctors: I come from a large family, and we'll have a lot of holiday parties. I want to enjoy myself, but I also want to start the new year feeling healthy. My concern is more about drinking alcohol than about eating.

Ever ponder if a lame duck quacks?

For the next few weeks, Washington faces a brief, and important, window of opportunity.

Scrooges not needed in Clinton

Everyone by now is familiar with the character of Scrooge from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” right?Ebenezer Scrooge can be described as a miserly miserable man who is only concerned about financial gain. Profit is his only joy and charity in his eyes is highly disdained with a sneer.