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Religion

Pope Francis told young people on Sunday the Catholic Church needs them and urged them to follow their dreams as he wrapped up World Youth Day in Portugal with a massive open-air Mass and an announcement that the next edition would be held in Asia for the first time in three decades.

By Nicole Winfield, Barry Hatton and Helena Alves

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August 06, 2023

Pope announces World Youth Day to return to Asia in 2027

Home and Garden

Shelf-like fungi growing from your tree could be "the tip of the iceberg," plant experts say.

By Beth Botts

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August 06, 2023

Books

Margarita Quiñones-Peña, who still lacks permanent legal status after 30 years in Chicago, wants immigrant kids to know there's no shame in that.

By Laura Rodríguez Presa

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August 06, 2023

New book humanizes the journey of undocumented children in US

Advice

Dear Amy: Every time I write or verbally express "thoughts and prayers," I feel like a fraud. It feels completely empty to me.

By Amy Dickinson

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August 06, 2023

Ask Amy: Should I keep offering ‘prayers’ although ultimately it’s an empty phrase to me?

Home and Garden

Anthracnose rarely kills a tree or seriously affects its health, but it will probably weaken it.

By Tim Johnson

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August 05, 2023

Discolored spots on leaves could be anthracnose

Advice

Dear Amy: My wife, on the other hand, loves to cut it close.

By Amy Dickinson

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August 05, 2023

Ask Amy: I like to be at the airport with time to spare

Heidi Stevens

Phyllis Fagell's new book, “Middle School Superpowers," is a brilliant guide to helping kids navigate the mess of middle school emotions.

By Heidi Stevens

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August 04, 2023

Heidi Stevens: How to combat FOPO — Fear of Other People’s Opinions

Health

Cardiac arrest is when the heart cannot fulfill its duties, such as pumping oxygenated blood around the body to reach critical areas such as the brain and the rest of the body.

By Christopher DeSimone, M.D., Ph.D. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

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August 04, 2023

Mayo Clinic Q&A: What is cardiac arrest?

Advice

I appreciate your friendly spirit, but I do NOT think it is a good idea to knock on strangers’ doors, even if they are your neighbors, writes Amy Dickinson.

By Amy Dickinson

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August 04, 2023

Ask Amy: What should I give to my new neighbors?

Advice

Dear Amy: Any advice on how to be supportive without stirring the pot?

By Amy Dickinson

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August 03, 2023

Ask Amy: Family not supportive of trans nephew