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Saunders: Shunned by Trump, a congressman attacks McConnell

Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., flailing in his run for Senate, unwisely targets the GOP’s star chess player.

Caption: Each visit to a bridal shop marks a different milestone on life's journey.

Life

Bridal shop visits are full of memories — with more to come

Bridal shops aren’t only for brides. They are places where women of all ages gather to celebrate each…

Life

How do we cope with the horrific war in Ukraine?

It’s distant from our everyday lives, but the war ignites our nervous systems, and our bodies don’t like…

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Sullivan: Dreadful truth must be told; it must be supported

Journalists reporting on Ukraine need the support of those who are relying on their work to know what’s…

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Schwab: Good thing we never had an autocrat like Putin here

We’d never fall for blatant lies and disinformation, repeated by sycophantic media mouthpieces. Right?

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Harrop: News alert: Democrats are just as angry about crime

In many cities, Seattle among them, Democratic mayors are moving to reinforce good policing and laws.

Waterfall with Spring Flowers in a woodland Scene--Gibson County Indiana

Life

Vernal equinox triggers a case of spring fever in the garden

After a long dark winter, it’s now time to go outside and immerse yourself in the glory of…

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Harrop: In praise of the West’s freedom to consume

They have their faults, but consumer societies also promote freedoms to do and think as we please.

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Saunders: War in Ukraine uncovers child surrogacy crisis

Lax regulation has made infants a commodity, raising concerns for the children and the mothers.

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Sullivan: Putin’s propaganda tactics aim for doubt, confusion

Russia doesn’t have to make its people believe lies; it’s enough to make them question everything they see.

When nerve pain made long sleeves unbearable, a shawl came to the rescue. (Jennifer Bardsley)

Life

Surviving the aches and pains of middle age

What it’s like to be 43 going on 90, and need a granny shawl to keep warm.

Life

Men, it’s never too late to learn to take care of yourselves

The “tough it out” mindset means many wait too long to see a doctor when something’s wrong. Bad…

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Schwab: Joe didn’t do that, and other ‘on empty’ Trumpist claims

A quick look under the hood shows Biden — like other presidents — has little control over pump…

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Harrop: Putin gives us another good reason to kick oil habit

As if climate change wasn’t reason enough, we should deprive despots of oil’s economic hold on us.

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Harrop: A common threard ties two stories of endurance

A leader’s ability to inspire endurance is found in Ukraine and in Antarctic explorers a century ago.

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Burke: Should a GOP slate like this really worry Democrats?

The midterms and 2024 are a long ways off, but do Republicans realize who they’re offering up?

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Saunders: It’s ‘the People’s House’; time to reopen the Capitol

Reasonable precautions for security and covid can be taken to allow visitors to watch Congress in action.

Caption: The holy grail of kitchen appliances is one that most Americans don’t know about yet.

Life

Can this pricey small appliance from Germany change your life?

Ronco’s Kitchen Magician has nothing on this gadget — especially its $1,500 price tag.

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Life

Disaster in the garden has an upside: Choosing new plants

Gardens are always in flux, and hard freezes give us a chance to change things and create new…

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Schwab: This Putin guy and his lies sure sound familiar

Just where have we heard the misinformation, deceit and state-media-like allegiance before?