Mom dreads impending empty nest feelings

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, and my son is about to leave for his mission to Argentina for the next two years. While I am proud of him and his decision to serve, the thought of him being so far away for so long is really hard for me.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1801, the first New York Postnewspaper was published.In 1907, Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th U.S. state.In 1914, the Federal Reserve System of the United States officially opened.In 1973, President Richard Nixon signed legislation authorizing the construction of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline.

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

30 YEARS AGO• United Methodist women were busy preparing for their 27th annual bazaar and bake sale. Pictured were Georgine Jackson, Wanda Moore, Winonna Maddison, Charlene Meacham and Gene Dickey.

Catholic bishops urged to boldly share church teachings

(AP) — Several U.S. Catholic bishops on Wednesday encouraged the church to boldly share Vatican teachings on a range of hot-button issues, including the condemnation of abortion, euthanasia, surrogacy and gender- affirming surgery.The prelates acknowledged theirs is often a countercultural view.

What happens if churches have smartphone-free services?

The scene unfolds whenever the Rev. Russell Moore asks people in the pews to read a passage of scripture as he begins a sermon.

Rocks are present everywhere in life

Try and try again. There are times when many people are able to relate to the Greek myth of Sisyphus.For those unfamiliar with the tale of Mr. Sisyphus, here is a quick recap: Sisyphus was punished by the gods to roll a large boulder up to a large crest of a hill only to have it roll back down.

The case for mass deportations

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to “launch the largest deportation of criminals in American history.” That is a quote from a Nov. 2 rally in Salem, Virginia, but Trump has said precisely the same thing dozens of times.

Bronchitis treatment focuses on symptoms

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I was recently sick with what I thought was the flu. I had a fever, sore throat and a terrible cough. I have asthma, so my husband insisted that I see our family doctor. She said that I did have the flu, but I also had acute bronchitis.

Close friend can’t seem to keep a secret

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend keeps telling others about my private business, and it’s starting to feel like a real betrayal. I recently started seeing someone new, and because my friend and I are very close, I shared the news with her. I was excited to tell her, and I trusted her to keep it between us.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1851, the first American edition of Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” was published.In 1889, New York World reporter Nellie Bly, inspired by the Jules Verne novel, set out to travel around the world in fewer than 80 days. It took her 72 days.In 1995, the U.S.