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'Lily of the Mohawks' to be canonized first Native American saint

In the 17th century, she was known as Lily of the Mohawks, a Catholic convert scarred by smallpox and ostracized by her tribe but unshaken in her faith.

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Hot Property: Singer Sheryl Crow lists Hollywood Hills compound

LOS ANGELES - Grammy-winning singer Sheryl Crow has listed her compound in Hollywood Hills West at $15.95 million.

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Gail MarksJarvis: Improvements on rise for 529 college savings plans

The quest by states and mutual fund companies to capture the $179 billion that people are saving for college in 529 plans has led to improved investments and more reasonable fees for college savers.

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As stocks soar, more join the $100 Club

High prices help sell watches, sports cars and handbags by suggesting rare quality. Now, they may be helping sell stocks, too.

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Losing sleep to study can cost kids a grade

It's 10 p.m. Are your kids in bed? Or are they up cramming for an exam?

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Celebrity Baby Scoop: Christie Lynn Smith promotes childhood literacy, talks...

"General Hospital" star Christie Lynn Smith partnered with Lakeshore and Jumpstart, an organization dedicated to helping children develop early language and literary skills, to promote and kick off...

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Super family costumes you can make fast

Why should the kids have all the fun? Dress up along with them in one of our four group getups. As always, our outfits are easy and affordable - so don't get spooked, get inspired!

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Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: I accidentally became the team mom

Somehow I accidentally ended up as team mom for Curly Girl's soccer this year, and I'm the worst one ever.

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Biggest new-mom mistakes ever

Are you guilty of any of these common new-parent flubs?

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Nameberry: The Nameberry awards go to..

We wish we'd thought of the Nameberry Awards.

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How to help your child with nightmares

Many children suffer from nightmares, and no parent wants to see their child waking up in the middle of the night scared. Here's a list of things that have helped me and my children escape nightmares...

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Moms Gear: Make good-looking quesadillas with the Black and Decker quesadilla...

The Black and Decker Quesadilla Maker provides a quick way to make quesadillas for your family with very little mess.

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Frank Lloyd Wright's vision flows through Fallingwater

MILL RUN, Pa. - Masterpiece. Art. Perfection. Many fancy words and rapturous phrases have described Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house.

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Kids and Money: Children's books that teach money lessons

More so than most college educators, Lynne Stover knows how children's literature can be put to use teaching valuable lessons about money and economics.

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Open enrollment offers chance to improve health coverage

Like a sore tooth, choosing your health care plan can be a real pain. Confusing choices, funny-sounding acronyms and rising premiums are mind-numbing.

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Susan Tompor: Jumping through hoops may save you money

Get ready for hoops season. No, not the NBA regular season. We're talking about the holiday shopping season, in which consumers jump through all kinds of hoops to save money.

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Ask the Experts: See estate lawyer about gifting assets

Changes in estate tax laws can be extremely confusing. This week, Sacramento, Calif., estate planning attorney Kay Brooks answers a reader's question about how to preserve a mother's financial assets.

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On The Money: Getting debt under control

Finding a solution to personal debt is not always easy. Careful debt management and consolidation, however, can help individuals rein in the debt burden.

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Social Security Q&A: Getting the most out of website; payment date info

Question: I'm doing more things online, including shopping and paying bills. What are some things I can do at www.socialsecurity.gov?

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Under-construction Ice Age trail focuses on geology

VERONA, Wis. - Badger Prairie County Park is a good place to hop aboard the still-developing Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

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