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Man’s crude behavior is a turn-off at home

Dear Abby: My 55-year-old husband and I have been married more than 25 years. Our marriage has been challenging, but we now have three adult sons to help succeed in the world, one of whom has a chronic severe health condition.
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Study suggests black beans may improve insulin sensitivity

Dear Doctors: I just heard on the news that black beans are considered to be some kind of miracle food. What makes them so special? Dear Reader: The headlines about the benefits of black beans are tied to the results of a study released by the Agricultural Research Service, or ARS.
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Library offers steps toward wellness

Among many things spurred by the pandemic, telehealth sessions have become more common, as people communicate remotely with their doctor or primary-care provider for normal checkups. To help people prepare for such sessions, or simply monitor their own health, the Mid-Continent Public Library is lending wellness kits as part of its “Access Wellness” initiative, funded by a state library grant that stemmed from last year's American Rescue Plan, a pandemic-relief bill passed by Congress.
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WHAT’S ON TODAY SPORTS TV/RADIO

This weekend’s sports broadcast highlights Saturday’s Television • Soccer: SPFL: Glasgow Rangers FC at Ross County FC, 6:30 a.m., CBSSN (Comcast 274) • Tennis: Australian Open women’s final (taped), 7 a.m., ESPN2 (29) • Golf: The Gainbridge LPGA, 10:30 a.m., GOLF (27) • College basketball: Duke at Louisville, 11 a.m., ESPN (13) • College basketball: LSU at TCU, 11 a.m., ESPN2 (29) • College basketball: Georgetown at Butler, 11 a.m., FS1 (43) • College basketball: Miami (Fla.) at Georgia Tech, 11 a.m., Bally Sports KC (48) • College basketball: La Salle at Davidson, 11 a.m., USA (52) • College wrestling: Purdue at Indiana, 11 a.m., BTN (255) • College basketball: Wichita State at Tulane, 11 a.m., ESPNU (269) • College basketball: Michigan at Michigan State, 11:30 a.m., KCTV 5 (3) • Motorsports: IMSA Sports Car Championship: Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12:30 p.m., KSHB 41 (8) • College basketball: Oklahoma at Auburn, 1 p.m., ESPN (13) • College basketball: West Virginia at Arkansas, 1 p.m., ESPN2 (29) • College basketball: Xavier at Creighton, 1 p.m., FS1 (43) • College basketball: St. Joseph’s at St.
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YOUTH BASKETBALL SCORES

BLUE SPRINGS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION YOUTH BASKETBALL SCORES Jan. 22 scores (unless otherwise noted) SECOND GRADE BOYS Tar Heels 8, Hot Shots 4 — Jack Hastings 4, Quinton Long 4; Hot Shots: Sam Russell 4, John Ryan Ward 2.
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Niece hasn’t paid back loan for legal bill

Dear Abby: Several years ago, my adult niece, with whom I am very close, found herself in some legal difficulties and needed an attorney. At the time, due to some medical issues, she wasn’t working and could not afford the attorney’s retainer, so I offered to lend her the money. I told her she could repay me once she began working again.
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Mayoral candidates discuss ethics reform

One candidate for mayor of Independence is pushing for a series of ethics reforms. The other five candidates, when contacted by The Examiner, gave vary degrees of support for parts of Rory Rowland's proposal, though some wondered if it might require a City Charter change requiring voter approval.
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