August 12, 2009 RSS feed / Advice & Entertainment

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WHAT IF DEMOCRATS WIN STATEWIDE IN 2010

GUEST OPINION DAVE MCNEELY
The Republican primary dogfight between Gov. Rick Perry and principal challenger U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is already on the national political front burner. More...

Strep skin infections can be much worse than strep throat

YOUR HEALTH DR. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please help me. My healthy 9-year-old was just released from the hospital. She had a strep skin infection. It ate her tissues. She also had scarlet fever. This baffles me, since she didn't have strep throat. More...

Daughter complains that dad only has eyes for girlfriend

DEAR ABBY JEANNE PHILLIPS

DEAR ABBY: I was 11 when my father left. I'm 16 now and it is still very difficult for my mom and me. Dad was involved in my life until he met his 28-year-old girlfriend. He's 54. More...

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FORECAST FOR THURSDAY,AUGUST 13, 2009
JACQUELINE BIGAR

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Dealing with finances and others' sensitivities takes poise and interest. Your energy remains high. As a result, you might be tempted to take on too much! A meeting could reveal even more options. More...