IWO JIMA, Japan — No World War II battle represents the fighting spirit of the US Marine Corps better than Iwo Jima. In terms of its combat brutality and staggering casualties, it was the worst battle in the history of the Corps. The Marines’ 3rd, 4th and 5th Divisions led the assault of ...

Dear Annie: Our son married into a large family. His wife’s sister was recently married. We did not receive an invitation, and no explanation was given. We were disappointed not to be included. However, it wasn’t until we saw post-wedding pictures of our 2-year-old granddaughter –– who ...

Dear Heloise: I work as a wedding planner, and in at least half of the weddings I handle, the bride asks what to get the groom as a wedding gift. First, it should be personal, and second, gifts are always nice if you can have them engraved with a date or a phrase that means something to both of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I wasn’t as ill (usually just had belly pain), and I didn’t take antibiotics, since it ...

Today is Friday, July 19, the 201st day of 2024. There are 165 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 19, 1848, the first “Convention to discuss the social, civil and religious condition and rights of Woman” convened at the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, ...

Missing out on a good night’s sleep does more than just make you groggy. According to a groundbreaking study in the Psychological Bulletin by the American Psychological Association, it sabotages your emotions. With more than 50 years of research in its arsenal, this study exposes the ...