TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr was indicted for treason.In 1947, President Harry Truman signed the Truman Doctrine, appropriating military and economic aid for Greece and Turkey to combat the spread of communism.

DO JUST ONE THING

• Many of us are incorporating salmon into our diets as a high-protein addition to a healthier lifestyle. But not all salmon fillets are the same.

Son enraged that tenants refuse to pay rent

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am struggling right now, emotionally and financially.My tenants haven’t paid their rent in months! I try to remain passive about it, as I am relying on the legal system to settle this issue, but my son is infuriated.

Tonsil stones are usually harmless

Dear Doctors: I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies?Dear Reader: Tonsils are the two rounded pads of tissue located at the back of the throat.

Mom’s behavior hurts relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: Throughout my entire pregnancy, my mom treated me badly. I was 18 when I found out I was pregnant, and she was not happy. Not only was I not married, but I wasn’t in a particularly stable relationship either. She held a grudge, probably out of shame or embarrassment.

Federal judges reject the Thought Police

Rumeysa Ozturk is a 30-year-old graduate student at Tufts University and a native of Turkey who wears a traditional Muslim headscarf. Six weeks ago, she was arrested by masked federal agents on a street corner near her home in Somerville, Massachusetts, and sent to a detention camp in Louisiana.

Small moments are happening every day

Reality does not always match up with fantasy.My fantasy, once I finally sold my first novel, was that I would print my book in hard copy (which I never do) and carry it out of my office and go somewhere with it – maybe a coffee shop!

Mom’s emotional distance bothers her family

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom has always been emotionally distant, and now that I’m an adult, I’m realizing just how much that’s shaped our relationship. Growing up, she wasn’t unkind.She made sure we were fed, clothed and cared for, but she rarely showed affection or talked about feelings.

Dusty smells triggered by nonenol compounds

Dear Doctors: I am a 74-year-old man with a somewhat embarrassing question. My grandson recently asked me why I smell dusty. I’ve heard about “old person smell,” but always thought I would know if I had it. What causes it?I have good hygiene. Why doesn’t that prevent it?

Nanny not getting fairly compensated

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m working as a nanny for a family I really enjoy. The position has been a good fit. The child is wonderful, the hours are manageable and I’ve developed a positive relationship with the rest of the family.