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Pope Leo faces new challenge with German bishops

The days after a pope’s death are hectic and it’s a hard time for Vatican officials to examine complex, controversial documents. Continue reading Pope Leo faces new challenge with German bishops at The...

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Lori Borgman: Hint — You can eat it, wear it and argue about it

So many people have food restrictions these days, that I usually go down a checklist before having someone over. Continue reading Lori Borgman: Hint — You can eat it, wear it and argue about it at The...

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Column: Rokita wants to teach Notre Dame how to be Catholic

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has a peculiar genius. Continue reading Column: Rokita wants to teach Notre Dame how to be Catholic at The Republic News.

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Column: Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day

In March, I made a business trip to Vietnam. This was my second visit, with the first having been in 2000. Vietnam was preparing for the 50th anniversary of the end of its war with the USA. Continue...

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Asking Eric: Casket photo creates rift in family

Dear Eric: Several years ago, my mother-in-law passed away due to dementia. During the time of her illness, my husband and I took care of everything, including selling her house, auctioning off her...

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Asking Eric: After husband gets sober, wife gets stuck in a funk

Dear Eric: I am a married man in my 60s and a recovering alcoholic. I have been sober for eight months. Prior to rehab I put my wonderful wife through hell for years. Not physically, but emotionally...

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Asking Eric: Friends insist on inviting themselves over for pool parties

Dear Eric: I own a nice home with a pool. I have friends that often call me to ask me if I want to go lay out in the backyard or sometimes, they’ll just call and ask if they can come over to use the...

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Asking Eric: After parents’ divorce, adult child picks sides

Dear Eric: I am a single, recent college graduate whose parents have just gone through a very nasty divorce. As much as I love them both, there is a “bad guy” in the whole situation, and it is clearly...

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Asking Eric: Aunt wants information about adopted niece’s birth mother

Dear Eric: Twenty-six years ago, my mother worked with a married woman who was pregnant with her fourth child but couldn’t afford to add another child to her family. My sister and husband had a son and...

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Asking Eric: Partner is always rude to neighbors

Dear Eric: My partner and I (35 years) are fortunate to have multiple residences. We have always “lived together apart.” It’s unconventional, but it works for us. My primary residence is in a large...

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Asking Eric: Husband’s old girlfriend keeps posting about him on social media

Dear Eric: An old high school girlfriend of my husband’s (more than 40 years) creates social media posts about him and tags him, including photos of him or of the two of them together. In my husband’s...

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Learning about Sons of Veterans

From: J.R. Owen Continue reading Learning about Sons of Veterans at The Republic News.

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Bill doesn’t benefit working Hoosiers

From: Mary W. and Michael G. Cartwright Continue reading Bill doesn’t benefit working Hoosiers at The Republic News.

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Blessing boxes disappear in city

From: Noel Taylor Continue reading Blessing boxes disappear in city at The Republic News.

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Editorial: E-filing taxes with the IRS should be free

For millions of Americans, filing taxes is already a frustrating, time-consuming ordeal. Now, a free online tool that promised to make the process easier is under political threat. Continue reading...

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Column: An old man, an old woman and the search for a smile

PARIS, France—The old man, dressed in a light jacket and scarf on this mild spring day, scurries to an outdoor table at the cafe. Continue reading Column: An old man, an old woman and the search for a...

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Asking Eric: Neighbors’ trash habits cause a ruckus

Dear Eric: We live in big city where houses are very close together. My neighbors keep their trash bins in the driveway close to my front and side doors. They have three dogs, and the bin banging...

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Asking Eric: Spouse wants to reconcile with husband’s estranged sister

Dear Eric: My husband has a rocky past with his family. He is close with one sister and doesn’t enjoy being with the other (“Lisa”), especially since she started dating (now married) a guy that is very...

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Asking Eric: Friend courts danger by feeding wildlife in her backyard

Dear Eric: A friend of mine is a lovely woman, and a real animal lover. The problem is that she lives near some woods and feeds the wild animals that come to her yard. I’m not talking about just...

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Letter: Pride Month supports human rights progress

From: Cole Bennett Continue reading Letter: Pride Month supports human rights progress at The Republic News.

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