My older brother comes to visit me on my homestead for the first time, and it’s a heartwarming reunion. Born and raised in Costa Rica and adopted at 15, he joins me in the garden, sharing in the joy ...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was decidedly chattier about Joe Flacco being traded to the Cincinnati Bengals than he was about the team's decision to name Dillon Gabriel its starting ...

We went to the bank to withdraw a large amount of cash for a forthcoming trip. The teller asked, “Are you going to do something fun with it?” in a conversational tone. I shrugged and mumbled something ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks during a news conference on the ...

DEAR ANNIE: I am writing about a friendship that has left me hurt and confused. My husband and I have known this couple for many years. He has been our friend for decades, and when he remarried, we ...

DEAR ABBY: While the saying goes “no man is an island,” I beg to differ, as I am married to one. My husband has little to no patience with anyone, family included. He has always been negative, and as ...

DEAR ABBY: When I was invited to see the birth of my great- grandchild, I said yes. I was told if my granddaughter didn’t give birth by the 14th of the month at the latest, the doctor would induce on ...

"If somebody were to ask me what I did to become successful in this distance – people do ask me that – and I swear I don’t know. I think about fathers telling their kids what they should try and be. I ...

Dear Eric: My very best friend of 40 years and I had a falling out last year. Prior to that, we’ve shared so many experiences – vacations, holidays, family get-togethers. Not sure what exactly was the ...