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‘Idol’ rat pack prepares for tour
BURBANK, Calif. — In a small, unadorned studio far removed from cameras, spotlights and songs ending with an instant review, the top 10 “American Idol” finalists are getting ready for a nationwide tour.
Big Top is still huge in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota and the circus became forever linked more than 70 years ago when John Ringling decided to move the headquarters of his “Greatest Show on Earth” to the lovely Gulf Coast city where he spent his winters.
Cuba: Island’s look ranges from quaint retro to chic
Tell friends you have just been to Cuba, and depending on the circles in which you travel, you may be rewarded with a lot of envy. Cuba is hot, and we’re not talking about the tropical weather.
Russo's road to success
Back when Laura Russo was acting in commercials in New York City, she didn’t take the same types of breaks others did.
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- ‘Girls From Ames’ chronicles longtime friendships
- Susie Boyt offers a fresh take on fandom and fantasy
- BEst Sellers
- Designers find common cause with international artisans
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- How to design a timeless, clean, classic kitchen
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- 53rd Annual Commencement
Times Leader Health News
Mucus plays important role in maintaining a healthy respiratory tract Ask Dr. H Mitchell Hecht
Q: Can you tell me why we need phlegm or mucus? It’s just an annoyance!
Health and Medical News
Europe's free, state-run health care has drawbacks
As President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the American health care system, the role of government is at the heart of the debate. In Europe, free, state-run health care is a g ...
Sandra Snyder
Betrothed … to a swanky coffee cranker SANDRA SNYDER WALL TO WALL
Every couple of moons or so, a new object of domestic affection emerges, takes its place as the next big thing and just basks, until the sad-but-key moment something cooler comes a ...
Tom Mooney
Longing for horrid days of EC Comics Tom Mooney Remember when
Mention the 1950s to almost anyone from middle-age on down and you’re likely to get a smirky “Wasn’t that when everybody watched ‘Ozzie and Harriet’?”
Father Bob Timchak
Faithful called to believe without seeing PERSPECTIVE FATHER BOB TIMCHAK
SCIENTISTS AND MATHEMATICIANS seek conclusive certainty in proving or disproving theories just as ordinary people long for certainty in their everyday lives. It’s not unusual that ...
Consumer News
ALL BUSINESS: Cash is king for investors
That old saying "cash is king" certainly rings true these days. Investors can't seem to get enough of it, which ultimately could be bad news for the stock market and t ...
Technology News
Omg! Positive tone boosts Yahoo celeb site to top
Think of the most popular brands in celebrity news, and you'll probably come up with a small list that includes Entertainment Tonight, US Weekly and People.
Science News
First Asian elephant born in Australian zoo
A 265-pound (120-kilogram), big-eared and long-nosed bundle of joy was welcomed in Australia as an important step in helping to save the endangered Asian elephant.
Religion
Ancient Iraqi sect struggles to keep culture in US
When the bride and groom arrive at the Mandaean Association, the Middle Eastern salad is ready and flower petals are lightly strewn across the floor.
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