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Just when they thought they were out — they pull them back in! And that’s not such a bad thing. The gang that solved scores of heinous crimes for 15 seasons on “Criminal Minds” is back. “Criminal Minds: Evolution” marks a new version, streaming on Para…

Senate to begin debate this week on bill to protect same-sex marriageWASHINGTON — The Senate will begin debate this week on legislation protecting same-sex marriage, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, after the bill’s sponsors made changes aimed at dr…

JANUARY Omicron surge Cities around the country and around the world suffered a new surge of coronavirus cases fueled by the omicron variant in late 2021 and into early 2022. Deaths and infections hit new records. One-year anniversary of Capitol riot A…

Red Flannel Hash is a tasty mixture of beef, potatoes and beets. It’s a New England specialty and takes its name and color from the red beets. This is a great recipe for leftover meat and potatoes. Simply add them to a skillet with some diced canned be…

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – BMW once advertised its vehicles using the tagline “the ultimate driving machine.” They no longer do, unfortunately. Is this a subtle admission that modern BMWs aren’t the ultimate driving machine? Hardly. As exhibit A, I offer y…

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Nov. 5, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by NPD BookScan © 2022 NPD Group. (Reprinted from Publishers …

Q: On Saturday, Nov. 5, I had dropped off my sister and was heading home. I knew the trip was about 45 minutes so I looked at the time on my dash, which was 7:24 p.m. I calculated the time in my head and figured I should be home by 8:10 pm. About a blo…

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: Is this the first season of “Dancing with the Stars” with no athletes dancing? A: Just as the show has a very broad definition of “stars,” it may be that its idea of an athlete is different from yours. Joseph…

Is it too early to think about leftover turkey? How about a different kind of turkey sandwich: a quesadilla? It’s a turkey-and-cheese-filled tortilla. They’re pan-fried and served with coleslaw. You can make them with leftover turkey or chicken, or buy…

Next year will be a horticultural occurrence or phenomenon I don’t ever remember happening. It is going to be like the gold rush, except this time to get an award-winning plant. We can credit Brent Horvath, owner of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, with th…