Phil Everly dies at 74 leaving enduring Everly Brothers legacy
Cal Thomas reflects on Phil Everly’s death days before his 75th birthday. He cites the Everly Brothers top ten hits and lasting influence on The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Linda Ronstadt, Simon and Garfunkel, and Bob Dylan. He contrasts clean early rock with later explicit trends and notes Phil’s marriages and struggles.
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Editorial Warped zeal against Christians in the Middle East
The piece condemns rising sectarian violence against Christians in Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and elsewhere, driven by Islamist militants. It cites attacks, abductions, and church burnings, notes high profile remarks by Pope Francis and Prince Charles, and argues for international condemnation and defense of religious tolerance amid a drive to impose Sharia.
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Wealth and equality in America debate stance
President Obama calls income inequality dangerous and a defining challenge. The pope blames capitalism for inequality while critics attack Obamacare as a distraction. The piece argues wealth growth through entrepreneurship and questions zero sum wealth narratives despite rising gaps between rich and poor.
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Doonesbury Dear Doctor K relates taste loss guidance
In a reader question about losing taste, Dr. Komaroff explains taste combines tongue senses and smell, notes age and high blood pressure drugs can affect taste, suggests medical review before stopping meds, and offers steps like sipping water to ease dry mouth while exploring nasal causes and infections.
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