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Pope Francis on COVID vaccines says health care a ‘moral obligation’

ROME — Pope Francis suggested Monday that getting vaccinated against the coronavirus was a “moral obligation” and denounced how people had been swayed by “baseless information” to refuse one of the most effective measures to save lives during the pandemic. Francis used some of his ...

Inflation up, virus down as priorities in US: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON — Heading into a critical midterm election year, the top political concerns of Americans are shifting in ways that suggest Democrats face considerable challenges to maintaining their control of Congress. A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research ...

Looking for a change of pace?

MARQUETTE — With another holiday season in the books, it is time for all of us to look forward to a new year full of exciting opportunities and new beginnings. But first, many of us have to recover from the holiday season. While the past few weeks have been full of family, friends and ...

Talk with the Doc

Veterinarians provide great needed medical care for our pets, our farm animals, and so many various types of animals in significant need of their great health care delivery. Today, let’s take a brief look at this wonderful caring profession that does so much for so many animals in ...

Health Matters

Aging is a predictable component of life. Time marches on and entropy will have its way. Many people develop musculoskeletal pain as they grow into their later years but want to stay active. Resolving these predictable problems is an important goal, and has the potential to benefit millions of ...

New Year’s resolutions

MARQUETTE —Every year it’s the same thing. You’ve put away the tree, taken down the lights and tried unsuccessfully to return the hideous sweater that your aunt bought for you. Once the holidays wrap up, your mind turns to the future and you start to think about your New Year’s ...