Kate Doerge experienced many personal losses, including her daughter who had a rare disease. She became a certified grief coach and wrote a book to help others cope with grief by combining feelings of sorrow and joy. Doerge shares practical advice on how to handle grief through connection, celebration, openness to signs, and physical activity.
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Kate Doerge lost her father to heart failure, her mother in a car crash, and her 16-year-old daughter Penny in 2022.
Penny lived with a rare disease called neurofibromatosis.
Doerge became a certified grief coach and wrote a book titled "Reimagining Grief."
She advises people to hold grief and joy at the same time and to focus on moving through grief rather than moving on from it.
Connecting with others is important and can reduce symptoms like prolonged grief, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Celebrating loved ones by doing things they enjoyed helps keep their memory alive.
Being open to signs, like seeing a butterfly, can give comfort and a sense of connection with lost loved ones.
Physical movement, such as exercise, can help in processing grief and improving emotional health.
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Alaska is preparing for a governor’s race to replace Governor Mike Dunleavy, who cannot run again due to term limits. In a recent primary election with many candidates, the top four will move on to a general election where voters will rank their choices.
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Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska cannot run for re-election because of term limits.
Over a dozen candidates competed in the open primary election for governor.
The primary uses a system where the top four candidates advance to the general election.
The general election will use ranked-choice voting, where voters rank candidates by preference.
Tom Begich, a former Democratic state senator, is currently leading in polls.
The final winner will replace Dunleavy as Alaska's governor.
The election is attracting wide attention because of the many candidates and the voting system.
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Police in Worcester, Massachusetts, are searching for Karen Solomon, who co-founded a mental health group for first responders, after the death of off-duty officer Kurt Solomon. Authorities describe the case as a domestic matter and have involved multiple agencies in the search.
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Kurt Solomon was a police officer with 31 years of service in Worcester, Massachusetts.
He was found dead at a home in Worcester on Tuesday.
Karen Solomon, 58, was at the home and is now being sought by police.
Karen Solomon co-founded First H.E.L.P., a group focused on mental health and suicide prevention for first responders.
Police have distributed flyers with Karen Solomon’s photo and believe she may be armed.
The police are keeping many details private due to domestic violence rules.
The local police union president described Kurt Solomon as a dedicated and trusted officer.
First H.E.L.P. offered condolences and said the investigation is ongoing and active.
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Senator Darline Graham from South Carolina said she was "not that informed on" national security during a debate. She was asked if Taiwan and the South China Sea are U.S. national security issues but did not provide a clear answer. This response led to strong criticism from others.
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Senator Darline Graham represents South Carolina as a Republican.
During a debate, she was asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea as U.S. national security concerns.
Graham admitted she was "not that informed on" national security.
The debate question was asked by moderator Greta Van Susteren.
Graham’s response drew criticism from various people.
Taiwan and the South China Sea are commonly seen as important in U.S. foreign policy.
National security refers to protecting a country from threats outside or inside its borders.
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Natalie Harp is a close aide to President Donald Trump who first gained attention by crediting Trump’s "Right to Try" law for helping her survive cancer. Over the years, she moved from being a health advocate to a political surrogate, then a TV host, and now serves as an executive assistant involved in Trump’s campaign and social media activities.
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Natalie Harp graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2012 and earned an MBA from Liberty University in 2015.
She was diagnosed with bone cancer in her 20s and became a public supporter of the "Right to Try" law, which expands access to experimental medical treatments.
In 2019, Harp publicly credited President Trump and the "Right to Try" law with helping save her life.
Trump invited her to Republican events and named her to the advisory board of his 2020 reelection campaign.
Harp spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention about her health battle and support for Trump.
She worked as a host at One America News Network (OAN), a conservative TV channel, until 2022.
Harp became one of Trump’s most trusted aides during his 2024 campaign, earning the nickname “human printer” for carrying printed materials for him.
She now helps manage Trump’s Truth Social posts by typing and publishing content dictated by the president.
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The article discusses how different states respond to fraud. It highlights that while fraudsters exist everywhere, states vary in how they handle fraud cases.
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Fraudsters operate in all states.
Responses to fraud differ by state.
Pennsylvania and Minnesota are compared in their handling of fraud.
The title suggests Pennsylvania actively addresses fraud.
The title suggests Minnesota is less direct in dealing with fraud.
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Senator Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola have advanced in Alaska’s nonpartisan primary for the U.S. Senate race. Both will compete in the general election in November, which is important for control of the Senate during President Donald Trump’s current term.
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Alaska’s primary allows the top four candidates of any party to move to the general election.
Mary Peltola, a Democrat and former U.S. House member, led the primary with 48% of the vote.
Incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican, received about 42.8%.
Another Republican named Dan J. Sullivan ran as a long-shot candidate and may confuse voters, but he trails far behind.
Peltola is the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. House and lost her recent re-election to a Republican.
Both main candidates support Alaska’s oil industry but differ on issues like fisheries and economic policies linked to President Trump.
Alaska’s Senate race is a key contest that could affect which party controls the U.S. Senate.
Peltola has raised over $18.5 million, while Sullivan raised over $11.7 million this election cycle.
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Francis Clifford Smith, who was convicted of murder in 1950 and denied execution eight times, died at age 101 as the longest-serving prisoner in the US. Despite maintaining his innocence and doubts about his guilt, he spent over 70 years in prison with brief periods of release and was eventually moved to a nursing facility under supervised parole.
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Smith was convicted of first-degree murder in 1950 when he was 25 years old.
He was spared execution eight times and served more than 70 years in prison.
Smith always claimed he was innocent; some witnesses recanted and one inmate confessed to the crime.
A police officer who interrogated Smith later expressed doubts about his guilt.
Smith escaped prison once in 1967 but was caught after 12 days.
He had brief releases in 1974, 1975, and under supervised parole starting in 2020.
The US prison population is aging, with a large increase in inmates over 55.
Experts advocate for compassionate release and medical parole to address the needs of elderly prisoners like Smith.
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Prosecutors say a bullet engraved with the words "Hey Facist! CATCH!" shows that Charlie Kirk was shot because of his political views. The defendant, Tyler Robinson, faces charges including aggravated murder, and the case may involve the death penalty depending on whether the attack was motivated by politics and endangered others at the event.
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Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot at an event on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
Prosecutors found a bullet with an engraving that suggests the shooting was politically motivated.
Tyler Robinson, 23, turned himself in the day after the shooting and faces charges including aggravated murder.
The political motive could influence whether Robinson is eligible for the death penalty.
Robinson allegedly wrote in a text, "I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can't be negotiated out."
Kirk’s family supports a fair and transparent legal process and described the evidence presented as overwhelming.
Robinson’s defense challenges the strength of the political motive evidence and the reliability of DNA tests.
The judge will decide on September 1 whether the case will go to trial.
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Some liberal leaders have recently criticized the 2020 social justice protests, calling them overly radical and using the term “Woke 1,” which originally came from Black American communities. This shift reflects a change in how these leaders view earlier calls to “defund the police” and abolish prisons, and it shows how conservative language has influenced the discussion around racial justice.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed regret over the 2020 calls to defund the police, calling that period “Woke 1” and “crazyyyyy.”
In 2020, Ocasio-Cortez supported reducing police budgets and investing more in communities, especially affluent suburbs.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said people’s beliefs can change, echoing Ocasio-Cortez’s softened stance on abolition.
The term “woke” started in Black communities and meant being aware of racism and injustice.
Conservatives have used the word “woke” negatively to criticize racial justice movements.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed a law called the Stop Woke Act to limit teaching about racism and sexism in schools and businesses.
Some liberals using “woke” dismissively follows the right wing’s lead in framing social justice activism as extreme or divisive.
Critics on the left argue that abandoning these movements could be an attempt to please Democratic Party leaders.
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A French researcher named Didier Raoult, praised by President Trump and Dr. Mehmet Oz, published hundreds of scientific papers on Covid-19 treatment that now face serious ethical problems. One key paper claimed hydroxychloroquine was a cure for Covid-19, but it was later retracted due to scientific and ethical issues.
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Didier Raoult is the founder of the Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée Infection (IHU) in France.
An international team found ethical and legal concerns in 853 papers published by the IHU, with Raoult co-authoring 758 of them.
Raoult’s research claimed hydroxychloroquine, combined with azithromycin, could effectively treat Covid-19.
President Trump and Dr. Mehmet Oz called Raoult’s work a “gamechanger” during the early Covid-19 pandemic.
The hydroxychloroquine study was widely criticized by scientists, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, and was retracted in 2025.
The paper influenced public opinion, leading to drug shortages and fueling conspiracy theories against vaccines.
The new findings question the judgment of health leaders in the Trump administration who promoted the research.
Dr. Fauci emphasized the need for controlled clinical trials and described early support for hydroxychloroquine as “anecdotal evidence.”
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August is National Grief Awareness Month. Kate Doerge, who lost her 16-year-old daughter, wants to change how people think about and handle grief. She suggests five actions to help people cope with grief rather than just focusing on the five stages of grief.
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August is recognized as National Grief Awareness Month.
Kate Doerge lost her 16-year-old daughter.
She wants to change how people understand and deal with grief.
Instead of the traditional five stages of grief, she proposes five actions to carry grief.
The article also includes Norah’s thoughts on how she wants to be remembered.
Kate offers advice on how to support people who are grieving.
The story is shared by CBS News.
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Baltimore has made significant progress in reducing violence. The city shows that it is possible to both hold people accountable and provide support to the community at the same time.
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Baltimore has been successful in lowering its violence rates.
The city uses approaches that combine accountability with community support.
This progress suggests other cities can improve safety without ignoring the need for help.
The article highlights Baltimore’s example as a positive model for crime reduction.
The city’s efforts involve both law enforcement and social programs working together.
Baltimore’s methods aim to balance punishment and assistance to reduce violence effectively.
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Harvard University will pay $53 million to settle claims after a former morgue manager sold donated human body parts without permission. Cedric Lodge, who managed the morgue, was sentenced to eight years in prison for trafficking stolen remains, and several others involved have also faced legal consequences.
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Cedric Lodge managed the morgue at Harvard Medical School before being fired in 2023.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eight years for selling donated body parts illegally.
Lodge and his wife took and sold body parts without permission from donors or families since 2018.
Harvard agreed to pay $53 million in settlement funds to affected families.
The university plans two class-action settlement funds and a new annual scholarship honoring donors starting in 2027-28.
Lodge’s wife received a one-year prison sentence; other co-conspirators have also pleaded guilty.
Some body parts were sold through a store called Kat’s Creepy Creations, which advertised human bones for sale.
Harvard will issue a statement condemning the actions and detail improvements to its organ donation program.
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Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican, and Mary Peltola, a Democrat, have both advanced to the November general election for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat. This race is important because it could help decide which party controls the Senate next year.
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Dan Sullivan is a second-term Republican senator and a Marine veteran.
Mary Peltola is a former Democratic House Representative and the first Alaska Native in Congress.
Alaska voters choose the top four primary candidates to move on to the general election.
Sullivan is defending his seat, which he last won comfortably in 2020.
Republicans have spent $17 million on ads supporting Sullivan.
Democrats have spent over $12 million on ads supporting Peltola.
Peltola distanced herself from former Vice President Kamala Harris when Harris' PAC tried to raise money for her.
Democrats currently need to win four Senate seats to take control from Republicans, who hold 53 seats now.
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Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has had close contact with President Donald Trump’s White House and right-wing media figures. Documents reveal Carr attended multiple meetings and calls with Trump administration officials and communicated with conservative media producers while making regulatory decisions.
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Brendan Carr chairs the FCC and was appointed by President Trump.
Carr attended at least eight meetings at the White House between March 2025 and February 2026.
He had scheduled calls with top White House officials, including chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Carr communicated with conservative media figures like Fox News producers and executives Lachlan Murdoch and David Smith.
The FCC issued an unusual order requiring ABC to apply early for license renewals shortly after President Trump criticized the network.
Carr stated he does not publicly discuss his conversations with the White House.
Documents were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request and a lawsuit by Democracy Forward, an advocacy group.
Critics question whether the FCC is acting independently or influenced by political and industry connections.
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Progressive candidates are winning Democratic primaries across the United States because they focus on real problems that working families face, such as economic inequality, healthcare, and campaign finance reform. They offer solutions that many Americans support, unlike establishment politicians.
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Progressive candidates often win despite being outspent by more established Democrats.
Many Americans feel the economic system favors the very rich, with the top 1% owning more wealth than the bottom 93%.
About 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.
Progressives want to reform campaign finance by banning Super PACs and ending big money influences, like large donations from billionaires.
They support healthcare as a human right and favor Medicare for All to cover everyone.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which progressives say is too low and must increase.
Progressives address concerns about AI, foreign policy, and wealth inequality as part of their political agenda.
Establishment politicians and some media call progressive ideas extreme, but many Americans agree with their proposals.
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President Donald Trump spoke firmly about Iran, showing confidence that the U.S. is in control of the situation. However, some people who disagree with him say this tough language shows he is frustrated, not powerful, since the conflict began about six months ago.
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President Trump spoke strongly about the U.S. position on Iran.
He expressed confidence that Iran will eventually give in to U.S. demands.
The current conflict with Iran started around six months ago.
Critics believe Trump’s strong words reflect frustration, not strength.
The issue involves ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump’s comments came in a public statement on a Tuesday.
The situation is a major topic in U.S. politics and government policy.
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A new federal housing law called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was passed with support from both parties to help address the affordable housing shortage in the United States. This law includes measures to make building homes easier, keep affordable housing funds permanent, and expand access to small mortgages, especially benefiting rural areas.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the most significant federal housing policy in over 30 years.
The median home price in the U.S. rose from $82,800 in 1997 to $446,400 recently.
The law streamlines home building by simplifying reviews and encouraging use of pre-approved home designs.
It makes permanent the largest federal affordable housing block grant, which has financed over a million homes in 30 years.
The act expands access to small mortgages under $100,000 to help rural families buy homes.
Western governors worked together on recommendations that influenced this law, including removing the rule forcing manufactured homes to have a permanent steel chassis, reducing costs by $5,000 to $10,000.
The law fixes a paperwork issue that threatened rental assistance for affordable rural homes after federal loans were paid off.
Western states are also taking action, such as Utah’s loan program for builders and New Mexico’s $400 million housing investment and new Office of Housing.
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