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Today in History: May 14, Lewis and Clark Expedition begins

Today is Wednesday, May 14, the 134th day of 2025. There are 231 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 14, 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition, organized to explore the Louisiana Territory as well as the Pacific Northwest, began its journey near present-day Hartford, ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for May 14

With moods and swing sets, you can't widen the range without widening it both ways. Today's passionate lunar trine is a reminder: You can't soar forward without first feeling the stomach drop of the backward pull. Accept the high-low reality and then consider giving up any struggle or ...

Seeking peace with sisters

Dear Annie: After living in separate cities for most of our adult lives, my older sister moved just a couple of miles away from me a few years ago. One unexpected benefit of her being nearby is that we are often invited to join mutual friends and extended family for dinners out. Since I am ...

Patient with scoliosis is advised to get 10-hour back surgery

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old woman, and I have developed painful burning and tingling in my feet over the past several months, to the point that I cannot sleep many nights. Unfortunately, I cannot tolerate gabapentin on an ongoing basis, and topical anesthetic creams only help a ...

Respect the dead

Dear Heloise: Recently, someone else wrote to you regarding cemetery thefts, and they mentioned that the cemeteries used stainless steel vases. This thievery is so sad; people are so disrespectful and greedy. This letter was in the Orange County Register sometime in February 2025. Thank you for ...

Today in History: May 13, United States declares war on Mexico

Today is Tuesday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2025. There are 232 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 13, 1846, the United States Congress formally declared war against Mexico, following battles along the disputed U.S.-Mexico border in the preceding weeks; the Mexican-American War ...