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How to craft a successful friend-date

What do I wear? Where should we go? What if I get a piece of cilantro stuck in my teeth? When can I call again? Typical first-date jitters. Except the date’s platonic. ...

DATE: Jul 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

After the search for good wedding-registry gifts, married couples reveal their favorites

Wedding registries are like letters to Santa, except they’re for adults. But instead of Saint Nick and his elves, your wedding guests do the giving. And instead of toys, you ask for grown-up...

DATE: Jul 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

A bold take on bubbles

Bubbles are the beverage of the moment, particularly bubbles that aren’t Champagne. It’s a trend that has folks clamoring for cava and prosecco, but for some reason nobody it talking about m...

DATE: Jul 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

DIY granola, made your way for any time of day

The best part of homemade granola isn’t that it’s cheaper. Or even that you can make it with healthier ingredients. The best part of homemade granola is that you can customize it ...

DATE: Jul 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Aspartame-lovers, rejoice!

NEW YORK – The artificial sweetener in Diet Pepsi is about to change, but fans of the old formula may still be able to get it. PepsiCo said earlier this year it would replace the ...

DATE: Jul 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Corn and fire, put to the test

The perfect ear is in eye (or mouth) of beholder

DATE: Jul 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Food

Bonding time for Obama, teenage daughters during NYC getaway

NEW YORK – It’s inevitable: At some point, teenage kids just aren’t that into their parents anymore. Parent Barack Obama, who happens to be president, set out to combat that trend...

DATE: Jul 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Hello Mother, hello Father: Is no news good news from sleepaway camp?

When my son left last summer for his first time at sleepaway camp, I expected we wouldn’t get many letters. He was 8, after all, and his penmanship looked like he was being poked in the arm ...

DATE: Jul 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Jordan declared site of Jesus’ baptism

Some scholars say archaeological evidence does not support decision

DATE: Jul 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Tibetan monks to visit Durango on arts tour Monks from the Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery in southern India will visit Durango as part of the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour, a cultur...

DATE: Jul 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion

It’s a dad-daughter overnighter in New York for the Obamas

NEW YORK – President Barack Obama is enjoying a father-daughter weekend in New York with his teenage girls. First, though, a little business. The president began his New York over...

DATE: Jul 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Bathroom becomes a battleground for this preschooler

Q: My 4-year-old grandson refuses to use the toilet to poop. He does it on purpose to get back at his parents. He has an 11-month-old sister. He has always been strong-willed toward his pare...

DATE: Jul 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family