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Happy holidays ad: Man fakes death to get his kids to visit

It's not even December yet and we have a clubhouse leader in the 'Tear my guts out, why doncha?' competition for 2015.
by Bob Collins

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Swimmer nearing end of 6-month tribute to Gold Star families

Swimmer nearing end of 6-month tribute to Gold Star families

It seemed like only yesterday that Navy vet Chris Ring jumped into the little creek known as the Mississippi River in Itasca and headed south.
by Bob Collins

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The myth of mental health parity

Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank learned what thousands -- maybe millions -- of other Americans have already learned recently: Getting help for mental illness is an impossible task.
by Bob Collins

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The language of resentment

Why do the people who want to lead the country act as though it's a burden they're forced to endure?
by Bob Collins

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In devastating downturn, Iron Range ‘hangs in there’

In devastating downturn, Iron Range ‘hangs in there’

A movement that has been growing in parts of the U.S. has reached the Iron Range. People are making or buying hats, scarves, and gloves and then leaving them tied to trees or other public locations for people to take if they need them.
by Bob Collins

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Mike Dukakis has enough turkeys, thank you

Mike Dukakis has enough turkeys, thank you

This'll teach former presidential candidate and Massachusetts Gov. Mike Dukakis to share a favorite recipe, let alone give out his home address.
by Bob Collins

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A dinner celebrates Syrians coming to America

A dinner celebrates Syrians coming to America

A pitcher for the Oakland A's and his girlfriend showed a proper response to the fear whipped up by politicians looking for some cheap points with fearful voters.
by Bob Collins

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The Black Friday fights

As traditional as snow and carols, what's a Black Friday without a little fight or two?
by Bob Collins

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