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When It Comes To Novels and Columns, I’m Not Done Yet

Over two decades ago, I wrote the opening page of my first novel to lose myself in another world, one of my own creation. I couldn't control the hatred, war and tragedy that abounded in the real world, but I could ensure justice prevailed and love triumphed in the fictional world I made up. Now, with five novels published whose settings span from Silicon Valley to Washington, D.C., to Jerusalem, I've created parallel worlds featuring protagonists who are braver, smarter and more charming than I am. Yet, in these turbulent 2020s, gallivanting around a world drawn from my own ...

Life Isn’t a Race. My Husband’s College Degree Reminded Me Why.

My husband graduated with his bachelor's degree this summer at the age of 56. We ordered a cake and celebrated with friends and family. He had earned his associate's degree in accounting literally decades ago and had plans to continue his education, but life detoured him, as it likes to do. Then, a few years ago, his employer told him there would be no more promotions without earning his bachelor's degree. It felt like an empty box on his resume that just needed to be checked. Not having that diploma became a persistent barrier. College is expensive and time-consuming. So many ...

Deshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns starting QB

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson has won the competition to be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for the Sept. 13 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because ...

SEC calls upon freshmen quarterbacks

There's a realistic possibility that each of the Southeastern Conference programs in the state of Tennessee could open the season with a freshman starting quarterback. Jared Curtis was competing with senior Blaze Berlowitz for the right to replace 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia ...

Braves claim Little League Classic over Brewers, 4-2

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Michael Harris II hit a solo homer, Mauricio Dubon had an RBI ground-rule double and Tyler Mahle worked five strong innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 in the Little League Classic on Sunday night. Harris hit an 0-2 slider from Milwaukee ...

LIV’s season finale creates uncertainty

WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Jon Rahm finished the LIV Golf season Sunday in style — claiming his third straight season points title and his second team crown in a row at the revised season finale in suburban Indianapolis. Now the 31-year-old Spaniard and the other full-time tour players ...