Writers share advice on how to sensitively interview family members about painful or traumatic memories. These conversations may get loved ones to open up — and deepen our connections with them.
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Why your cat scratches furniture – and how to get it to stop
A new study identifies why cats scratch the furniture and what you can do to curb that behavior.
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Biden is holding a rare solo news conference to try to show he’s up for this campaign
President Biden’s first formal solo news conference of the year is being closely watched to see how he handles curveballs. Many in his own party want him to step back from his reelection bid.
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Our presidential candidates have never been older. You can thank the Founding Fathers
The U.S. Constitution requires a president to be 35 or older, but only a lower age limit exists. There has never been an upper one.
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Bread and bullets: Some southern supermarkets now sell ammo out of vending machines
American Rounds has installed machines at eight stores so far, with hundreds more on the way. It says this is the safest way to sell ammo, but cyber and gun violence prevention experts have concerns.
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From convict to cabinet: South Africa’s new sports minister promotes gangland motorsport
South Africa’s new sports minister once drove getaway cars in bank heists. Now he’s in government, with plans to bring the dangerous pass time of car spinning out of the shadows and into the mainstream.
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Attacks on Sudan’s hospitals, clinics put millions at risk
Health-care facilities have been under attack by both sides in Sudan’s year-long civil war; aid groups are trying to shore up care with mobile clinics but fear the need is too great.
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After a tragedy, a mother wants to soften the rooms where police interview victims
Tracy Matheson’s organization is funding makeovers of rooms that police use to interview sexual assault victims. The project was inspired by the violent death of Matheson’s daughter.
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The ACLU has a blueprint to constrain Trump in a second presidential term
The American Civil Liberties Union is developing a legal strategy to counter former President Donald Trump in the event he returns to the White House.
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What has helped you afford housing in this market? We want to hear from you
Record numbers of Americans face unaffordable rent and home prices. If you’re among them, please tell us about the sacrifices or creative solutions this has meant for you.
