Gwen Ifill dies at 61 after cancer battle
PBS anchor Gwen Ifill veteran journalist and former New York Times and Washington Post reporter died Monday from cancer. She was 61. Ifill helped NBC News cover politics before joining PBS in 1999 to host Washington Week and later NewsHour. She co-anchored PBS NewsHour with Judy Woodruff since 2013 and moderated two vice presidential debates.
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Obama salutes Gwen Ifill as a beacon of journalism
The president praised Gwen Ifill on Monday for informing citizens and inspiring new journalists. Ifill, who took health-related leaves from NewsHour, died after a period of illness. Colleagues recalled her courage, fairness, and industry leadership as a mentor and journalist’s journalist.
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Rocker Leon Russell dies in Nashville at 74
Leon Russell, famed singer pianist and producer of rock hits, died in his sleep at age 74 in Nashville. His wife Jan Bridges said he had heart bypass surgery in July and planned to resume touring in January. His final show was July 10 in Nashville. Lennon, Starr, and Harrison contributed to his debut album.
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Dear Abby letters highlight boundaries and etiquette requests
Advice columns discuss a woman who wants housemates to share plans and return times, a caller asking to stop polite sneezing blessings, and a bride seeking guidance when a friend’s husband objects to her to be bridesmaid role. The column urges practical courtesy, acceptance of polite gestures, and open dialogue with friends about wedding plans.
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Ask Amy: grief after miscarriage strains family bonds
Reader describes ten-year grief after miscarriage Grace and joy with daughter Clara born a year after Grace's death. Expert urges balanced processing and joint therapy to reduce guilt, suggests shared rituals, and warns about impact on Clara. Also includes brief letters about mourning etiquette and seeking support.
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Painted Walls Chronicle Memoir of Family Life
Melissa Linebrink reflects on renovating a wall in 2008 after a coffee spill and a busy morning with Ethan KK and Derek. She details choosing Behr Anonymous and Porpoise, the impact on family stories, and plans to keep the familiar recliner as life unfolds.
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Parents should focus on learning processes not grades
Jessica Lahey argues unconditional support ties to process over product and urges parents to discuss study strategies and effort after grades. Psychologists Madeline Levine and Erik Fisher add that allowing failures builds confidence and learning, with reflection guiding future growth.
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