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RELIGION

6 men settle abuse lawsuit against Chicago Jesuits

Internal church records released Tuesday show that Chicago Jesuits consciously concealed the crimes of convicted sex offender Donald McGuire for more than 40 years as the prominent Roman Catholic priest continued to sexually abuse dozens of children around the globe.

FAMILY

The Parent 'Hood: Self-hate

Your daughter, 8, says "I hate myself!" when she makes a mistake. What's a healthy response?

FAMILY

Some parents say body-fat measurements hurt children's self-esteem, pose other risks

Like the other fourth-graders at King Lab, Jennifer Dreller's daughter was discreetly weighed during gym class as part of a routine fitness assessment at the Evanston, Ill., school. But the experience took a toll on the 10-year-old's self-esteem, her mother recently told a panel of health experts.

HEALTH

Portland, Ore., rejecting water fluoridation

The mayor of Portland, Ore., has conceded defeat in an effort to add fluoride to the city's drinking water.

FAMILY

Unmarried with children: Does being married make people better parents?

After the American Academy of Pediatrics announced its support for equal marriage rights for same-sex partners "as the best way to guarantee benefits and security for their children," advocates for the unmarried, while applauding the move, took exception to the language.

RECIPES

The latest 'hot' dough is versatile

Trendy sweet speculoos is a spiced dough showing up in more cookbooks.

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CAROLYN HAX: ADVICE

Hax: Could career choice cancel marriage?

Dear Carolyn: I've been thinking of asking my girlfriend to marry me, after several years of happy and fulfilled dating.

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LIVING

Ask Amy: Staying single is a valid choice

Dear Amy: My daughter, 40, was married to a man who was mentally abusive. He estranged her from her brother and friends and tried to end her relationship with her father and me.

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