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Number of U.S. kids in foster care up after long dip

After dropping for seven consecutive years, the number of U.S. children in foster care rose slightly last year, according to new federal figures released Monday. The annual report...

Imagine church as a courtroom

When this pastor set his new course, one-third of original members left

Religion Briefs

Unitarian Universalists to meet Sunday The Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris will present “The Spirit of Mutual Love” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Duran...

Study: Genes may influence how much coffee you drink

NEW YORK – How much coffee do you drink every day? One cup in the morning? Or do you gulp it all day? Scientists have long known that your DNA influences how much java you consum...

How to break through an artichoke’s armor

Artichokes are the armadillos of the vegetable kingdom. There is a tender and succulent heart at the center of each specimen, but getting past its armor of prickly leaves can be d...

A very good year

Local winemakers expect great results from 2014 harvest

Michelin Guide knocks Daniel down to 2 stars

The Michelin Guide’s latest roster of top New York City restaurants says Brooklyn and Queens are hot, but Daniel Boulud has lost a little sizzle. For the past three years, the sam...

Canned pumpkin not just for pie

Let’s talk about one of the season’s most iconic vegetables – canned pumpkin. Yes, canned, because that’s how 99 percent of us get our pumpkin. Which is fine except for one thing ...

On the side

Regional breweries earn national recognition Local and almost-local breweries earned a fistful of awards at the 2014 Great American Brewery Festival last week for everything from ...

Jail for not paying child support can be ‘debtor’s prison’

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Dwayne Ferebee, 36, father of four, has been sent to jail four times over the past 12 years on civil contempt charges for failure to pay his court-ordered child support...

Ordain Women plans to spread message at local churches

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Leaders in the Ordain Women movement have announced a new tactic – rather than making a big public statement by marching to Salt Lake City’s Temple Square, they are goi...

Religion Briefs

Har Shalom to host programs today Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these programs today: Yom Kippur Mindfulness Session will be held from 8:45 ...