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Turn New York state’s famous chicken spiedie sandwich into a summer saladMay 26, 2026 5:15 am - The chicken spiedie is a classic sandwich from Binghamton, New York, that is piled with cubes of marinated meat. In this salad version, the tangy, Italian-style marinade does double duty as a seasoning for pieces of chicken breast that are then skewered and grilled and as a dressing for the crisp salad the chicken is served over.
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Good wine doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are four tips.May 26, 2026 4:59 am - Few of us can afford to buy wine without considering the price tag. But protecting your bottom line doesn’t have to mean depriving yourself of glasses and bottles you actually like. Here’s how to get the most out of every dollar you spend.
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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LAMay 23, 2026 11:51 am - Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.
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Got back pain? The way you sit might be making it worse.May 22, 2026 8:19 am - Do you spend hours a day sitting in an office, driving a car or truck, or even lounging around watching TV or playing video games? Chances are, you’ve experienced a stiff or achy back. According to the World Health Organization, low back pain is the single most common cause of disability worldwide.
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5 big salad recipes to anchor your next get-togetherMay 20, 2026 5:31 am - When it comes to American entertaining, salads are often an afterthought. They’re traditionally treated as a light starter or side to accompany a main course and round out a meal. But when they get bulked up with more substantial ingredients, such as meat, beans or bread, salads can easily become a centerpiece-worthy way to feed a crowd.
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What’s the best lime seltzer? 15 top-selling brands rankedMay 20, 2026 5:29 am - Nailing a natural lime taste is apparently tough business. But testers found enough consensus in an epic fizz-a-thon to name a winner — and to help shoppers decide which brands might line up with their own preferences. Here are the waters that bubbled to the top, and those that simply fell flat.
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Every spring, 13M wildflowers give this preserve a jolt of natural beautyMay 19, 2026 5:04 pm - The G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area in Virginia, about 62 miles west of Washington, includes one of the largest great white trillium stands in the world - about 13 million across two square miles of woods.
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The canned chickpeas in your pantry belong in these Trinidadian flatbreadsMay 19, 2026 5:08 am - This boldly flavored chickpea curry, served on warm, crisp flatbread to fold and eat taco-style, is inspired by the popular street food Trinidadian doubles. In this shortcut version, canned chickpeas and store-bought bread allow the meal to be on the table in about an hour.
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Trump-appointed panel calls for overhauling how FEMA operatesMay 18, 2026 7:12 pm - A panel tasked with shaping the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has voted to approve a report recommending significant overhauls meant to streamline wh...
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Agencies won’t hand over records for an investigation into how DOGE accessed dataMay 18, 2026 7:11 pm - It’s been nearly a year since Elon Musk left the federal government, and while there have been a few recent revelations, there is still plenty about how the U.S. DOGE Ser...