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In quest to get Trump, secrecy strikes

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In quest to get Trump, secrecy strikes

Friday, November 25, 2022

Think back five years to the frenzy of news reporting and commentary over what was called Trump-Russia “collusion” – the allegation that the 2016 Trump campaign conspired with Russia to fix the presidential election.

Welcome to what is the new normal

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Welcome to what is the new normal

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

We are preparing for Thanksgiving, assembling gifts for the holidays, maybe beginning to decorate the house. Prices are high, to be sure, but there is a sense – a welcome feeling, a relief, really – that things are normal.We are talking about football and girding for the onset of colder weather.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

In 1963, the first episode of the longrunning science fiction drama 'Doctor Who' aired on the BBC.TODAY'S QUOTE:'Reality is not simply there, it does not simply exist: It must be sought out and won.' – Paul Celan

Remote worker misses having human interaction

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Remote worker misses having human interaction

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to a work event this past weekend that was so much fun. I didn't realize how much I miss being around people. Just having the chance to hug other people and talk to them face to face was so nice, as I work 100% remotely.

Early RSV season primarily impacts infants

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Early RSV season primarily impacts infants

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Dear Doctors: What can I do to protect my baby from RSV? What are the symptoms? People are talking about a 'tripledemic,' and it has my husband and me worried. We're both vaccinated for the flu and COVID-19, and we are being super careful when we're out and about.

Moving to new city made us outsiders

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Moving to new city made us outsiders

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

My husband, Peter, and I feel like social butterflies.We certainly are not.

Sick friend does not want company

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Sick friend does not want company

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who is virtually a nomad. He's always traveling somewhere, hanging out in exotic locales with interesting people. I hadn't heard from him since the summer but thought nothing of it. When I called, I discovered he was in the hospital with a medical emergency.

Republicans saying, ‘Just go, go, go!’

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Republicans saying, ‘Just go, go, go!’

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

In 1972, the esteemed political philosopher Dr. Seuss wrote a children’s book in which unmitigated umbrage is directed at an implacable pooch in a purple jumpsuit named Marvin K. Mooney.“The time has come! The time is now!” inveighs the exasperated narrator. “Just go. Go. Go!

New employee wants to stay friends after leaving job

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New employee wants to stay friends after leaving job

Saturday, November 19, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I've had my current job for about three weeks. It isn't exactly my dream job, but I've enjoyed it so far. There’s a huge chance I'll be leaving soon for a new opportunity that just presented itself to me.

Sharing information with your physician helps with proper care

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Sharing information with your physician helps with proper care

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Dear Doctors: How do I tell my doctor that I have a problem with alcohol?I'm prescribed pain medicine, which I don't abuse. However, my alcohol consumption has increased, especially since my mom died last fall.