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Carolyn Hax: Mom’s heirloom ring causes tension in daughter’s relationshipFeb 14, 2025 6:00 am - Woman debates whether to give daughter heirloom ring to symbolize commitment from reluctant boyfriend of 5 years who won't marry again after bad divorce. Carolyn Hax says give her the ring.
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Got bad breath? You’re probably missing a spot when you brush.Feb 14, 2025 3:10 am - Common foods like garlic and cheese make your breath reek. But mouthwash could also wreak havoc on your oral bacteria.
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What’s the best way to clean a jute rug?Feb 12, 2025 8:58 pm - Jute, a vegetable fiber, is a popular choice for area rugs where people want texture and a neutral, natural look. The rugs generally are easy to clean as long as they’re just walked on. Things become much more difficult, though, if they get grimy or drenched in pet urine.
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Connecting the dots: James Brandon Lewis wants to turn everything into musicFeb 11, 2025 3:49 pm - Knowing that tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis has a highly omnivorous mind, let’s get straight to it: What time did he wake up today, and what has he been thinking about since?
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Tuna sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Costco recalled over botulism riskFeb 11, 2025 1:39 pm - California-based Tri-Union Seafoods has issued a voluntary recall of canned tuna sold at Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Harris Teeter, Walmart, Costco and other major grocery sto...
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Sen. Durbin accuses FBI nominee Kash Patel of directing bureau firingsFeb 11, 2025 1:34 pm - A top Democratic leader weighing Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI director accused him Tuesday of directing a purge of career officials and later perjuring himself in Senate testimony by saying he had no knowledge of any plans for dismissals.
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Make Italian wedding soup in 30 minutes with one clever shortcutFeb 11, 2025 5:51 am - This shortcut take on the classic Italian wedding soup features bite-size pieces of sage-flavored ground turkey rather than the usual time-consuming mini meatballs. With baby spinach and a swirl of parmesan-enhanced eggs added at the end, this flavorful soup can be on the table in about 30 minutes.
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This pasta dish makes brussels sprouts taste positively indulgentFeb 10, 2025 12:49 pm - This pasta dish turns brussels sprouts — shredded and cooked with a generous amount of butter, nutmeg and sage — into something almost decadent. In testing, this recipe produced outstanding results whether vegetarian or vegan.
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Carolyn Hax: Mother-in-law complains about other grandma’s time with kidsFeb 10, 2025 10:44 am - Daughter-in-law is upset after overhearing mother-in-law's comment about other grandmother helping more with kids. Carolyn Hax offers advice on communication and perspective.
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Federal judge blocks Musk’s DOGE from access to Treasury Department materialFeb 08, 2025 7:54 pm - NEW YORK — A federal judge issued an emergency order early Saturday prohibiting Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service from accessing personal and financial data on millions of Am...