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Overdue book is returned to Virginia library after a stunning 50 years

A library book that went missing for 50 years has finally been returned. The overdue book, borrowed in the early 1970s, reappeared decades after its due date at the Hopewell Branch of the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell, Virginia. “Leaves of Grass” by American poet Walt Whitman was due back to the library on June...

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Here is what we know about Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space

Experienced Boeing Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are stuck in space, and will not be returning home until February. The two have an extensive space history, and their families believe the decision to keep them there was ultimately best for their safety. What was supposed to be an eight-day trip to space has...

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Dementia advice: Here are 16 safe things to say to your loved one

For loved ones of dementia patients, communication is often one of the biggest challenges. Not only can it be difficult for the person with dementia to express themselves, but the person can also experience a heightened emotional reaction to what might seem like a simple statement, question or observation from others, experts say. “When communicating...