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Wilson Idol seeks 2018 contestants
Singers, dancers, musicians and entertainers have about 2 ½ months to sign up for the sixth annual Wilson Idol community talent show. Aug. 17 is the application deadline for Wilson Idol, which … more
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Travel stress-free by avoiding scams this summer
What’s better than the beginning of summer? Longer days, warm weather and for many, summer vacations. But nothing will cause a trip to go off the rails faster than falling victim to a travel scam. … more
Lowest US birth rate in 3 decades could pose risk to economy
WASHINGTON — Women in the United States gave birth last year at the lowest rate in 30 years, a trend that could weigh on economic growth in the coming decades. The Center for Disease Control and … more
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Author Rick Bragg at home with the ‘best cook’ - his mom
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Best-selling author Rick Bragg is back where he began, living in rural northeastern Alabama with the woman whose food has sustained him and anyone else who came through her … more
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Melania Trump debuts ‘Be Best’ campaign for kids’ well-being
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump gave a splashy launch Monday to her public awareness campaign to help children, calling it “Be Best.” In a rare twist on their White House roles, she commanded the … more
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Save some money, lower stress at birthday parties
It is true what they say: The days are long, but the years are short. I still cannot believe that we celebrated our little girl’s first birthday this month! Of course, birthdays mean birthday … more
Kate gives birth to boy, home by suppertime
LONDON — Third time’s a charm. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday morning to a new prince who is fifth in line to the British throne — and she was home by suppertime. The duchess and … more
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Free-range parenting laws let kids roam
SALT LAKE CITY — After Utah passed the country’s first law legalizing so-called free-range parenting, groups in states from New York to Texas are pushing for similar steps to bolster the idea … more
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Advocates: School gun clubs teach discipline
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Their classmates took to the streets to protest gun violence and to implore adults to restrict guns, seeming to forecast a generational shift in attitudes toward the Second … more
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Secondhand store a blessing to many
Giving back to those in need is what Second Blessings in Elm City is all about. And the secondhand store’s mission has changed the lives of many throughout the community over the years. Second … more
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Foreign adoptions drop here by 12 percent
NEW YORK — The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents dropped more than 12 percent last year, accelerating a decline that’s now continued for 13 years, according to new State … more
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Fertility clinic failures forge lost legacies, heartbreak
Many of them had already endured their share of heartache. Some had been trying for years to get pregnant, suffering through multiple miscarriages. Others had undergone cancer treatments that … more
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Avoid scam headaches during tax season
We all get busy during tax season — and that includes the thieves who specialize in taking your money. While you’re working to get all of your information in order to file your taxes, it’s … more
A chosen-family portrait: A group that ‘needed each other’
NEW YORK — Yee Won Chong had just been diagnosed with cancer. His relatives were half a world away in Malaysia and couldn’t care for him. So he turned to the friends he considers his “chosen … more
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Don’t write off paper bank statements yet
Electronic bank statements have virtues — saving trees, keeping your desk uncluttered — but they also have a vice: They can be easy to forget. You could instead get paper statements delivered … more
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Olympians balance parenthood with career goals
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — After finishing her fourth Winter Games in Sochi, Kikkan Randall decided: It was time to have a baby. But the cross-country skiing champion wasn’t ready to give up her … more
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Solid food to car seats: Book covers common baby questions
NEW YORK — Bringing a newborn home can be daunting for new parents. Throw in the race to keep up with the latest news and research on what to do after that and stress levels may rise even … more
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Child experts: Just say ‘no’ to Facebook’s kids app
BOSTON — Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids. A group letter sent Tuesday to CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that … more
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‘Memory books’ can help older loved ones recall their past
Family photo albums can help jog an elderly friend or relative’s memories, but consider taking the photo book idea one step further: Create a “memory book” that combines personal photos with … more
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