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Black hole may be universe's largest

University of Texas astronomers have discovered what might be the universe's largest black hole, a finding experts said could lead to a better picture of how galaxies and black holes are formed.

Rocker traces abuse, aging in new memoir

Legendary Who guitarist Pete Townshend has weathered drug abuse, alcohol addiction, infidelity, near-deafening rock 'n' roll assaults to his ears and, of course, those infamous child pornography charges.

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Books >D9
Adrian Chamberlain On Books: Local publishing house values art over commerce

Adrian Chamberlain On Books: Local publishing house values art over commerce

Richard Olafson, the founder of this city's oldest publishing house, likes to tell a story about visiting William S. Burroughs. A pal of Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, Burroughs was a seminal figure in the Beat literary movement.

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Tenor Ken Lavigne tunes up for Christmas concert >C9

Lyme disease is best treated early

Dear doctors: My daughter has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. She has been put on antibiotics for four months. What can you tell us about this disease? L.R.

Things to do

IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive, starting at Ogden Point, 5: 45 p.m. and ending at Western Speedway, 8: 30 p.m. Map and details at ieoa.
Caring for the caregiver

Caring for the caregiver

It's hard enough looking after kids, but what if you're ill? Here are some coping tips

Holiday matchmaking tips

Be thoughtful and tactful about setups

Finger-sucking habit helps son self-soothe

Last week, a mom wrote to ask about her son's chewing habit: "My six-year-old son is constantly chewing on his fingers, or sleeves, etc.," she wrote. "This has been going on for the past couple of years.