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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) raised eyebrows this week when he tweeted an article about Libertarian Senate nominee Ted Brown with a Scooby Doo “Rut Roh.” The pretty clear message was that with Texas ...

SANTA BARBARA, CA – From hushed concentration to bursts of excitement, the 41st annual Math Super Bowl brought fierce academic competition to the Page Youth Center on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Over 330 ...

If you’re ever feeling lost in a new city, walking into a local bookstore will help anchor you. Far more than just a place of transaction, a good bookstore can serve as a sanctuary, a community space, ...

Tax dependents are either qualifying children or qualifying relatives, and they can score you some big tax breaks. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Washington — Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent. "I'm also today asking the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives ...

All the winners are below. Earlier: The Independent Spirit Awards look a little different this year, with the iconic Santa Monica beach tent temporarily giving way to an indoor show at the Hollywood ...

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A New York attorney sued the Internal Revenue Service, hoping to claim her dog as a dependent on her taxes. The lawsuit, filed by Amanda Reynolds, seeks to claim her 8-year-old golden retriever, ...

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Everyone knows what the word “dependent” means in terms of relying on another for support. Not many people have heard the term “counter-dependence.” It’s not a term that is in common use. In fact, ...