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One family's long fight with death, pancreatitis and insurance companies
NORMAL -- Dave Nelson, a popular chemistry teacher at Normal Community High School, was on bus duty one day after school when he turned to principal Jeanette Nuckolls and said he was having outpatient gallstone surgery and would be back in three days.

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DIY all the rage: Save money on home improvement, add a little socializing
Lewis and Rebecca Taylor were confident when they recently bought a fixer-upper, even though they’re not particularly handy. They knew they’d have plenty of help updating the kitchen, tearing out carpeting and redecorating the house, which was built in 1965.

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Kids of the Internet age documenting their lives like never before
On a recent Saturday, 25-year-old Ramsey Mohsen of Fairway, Kan., did something at his parents’ lake house that tens of millions of computer-savvy young people are doing more and more.

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'Spiritual menu' goes beyond Gideon's Bible for travelers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Leave your Bhagavad-Gita at home while traveling out of town?

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Turkey talk: Try new ways to use up those leftovers
Be sure to use cold rice when making fried rice. Otherwise, the grains will be too sticky and will clump. This recipe calls for white rice, but brown would be a healthy substitute. | Slideshow: How to perfectly carve your turkey | How to make delicious pumpkin pie

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The checkup: Children keep close contact as their parents get older
DULUTH, Minn. -- As parents age, especially into their 80s and 90s, their adult children often worry about their well-being. Allowing parents to remain independent and making sure they’re OK can require a delicate balance: How do you make sure your parents are safe and happy without intruding into their lives?

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