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Carolyn Hax: Parents of teen dad wonder if they’re the ones making mistakes

A couple tries to make sense of the cascade of events that led to helping their teen son raise his new baby alone.

Miss Manners: Hostess does the most-est and wants guests to notice

Neighbor is a great host – except when she tells guests how many hours of work the gathering took her.

Asking Eric: Friends act like moving away is disappearing

Friends are being insensitive about this letter writer’s decision to move home and help care for their disabled brother.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Best hot dogs in America: We tested 15 popular brands

The search for the quintessential store-bought hot dog called for an epic taste test, and our top pick might surprise you.

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Sweet and spicy grilled shrimp is a five-ingredient, 30-minute meal

Gochujang and honey bring complex spiciness and floral sweetness to grilled shrimp.

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Don’t peel your tomatoes, plus more tips for getting the best flavor

Here’s how to make sure you maximize the peak summer produce.

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Your fridge isn’t built to last. Here’s why.

Kitchen appliances nowadays might be higher-tech — but they’re also higher maintenance.

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Poached Salmon With Zucchini Tzatziki

In this light, summery dish, tender poached salmon sits atop a creamy yogurt sauce similar to a Greek tzatziki.

Asking Eric: Couple has very different ideas about the future

This letter writer wants to cohabitate and consider parenthood. Their partner doesn’t know what they want out of life.

Miss Manners: Friends and family ask invasive questions about my pregnancy

How does this letter writer answer invasive questions about her pregnancy?

Carolyn Hax: Does ambivalence about parenthood mean you shouldn’t have kids?

Partner definitely wants to have kids, but this letter writer still has doubts — and wonders if that’s the end of that.

Monday, Jul 1

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Costco’s rotisserie chicken is now sold in a bag. Cue the panic.

Costco changed its rotisserie chicken packaging to cut down on waste. Now customers are complaining about leaks.

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12 red, white and blue recipes to celebrate the Fourth of July

Get festive for the Fourth of July with these red, white and blue appetizers, sides, mains and desserts.

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How should you stack a burger? We tried 6 ways and found a winner.

How you stack a burger has a huge impact on flavor. Garnishes on the top? Cheese on the bottom? We tried six stacks to see whih is best.

One bed, two blankets: We put the Scandinavian sleep method to the test

If you sleep with a cover hog, this might be for you.

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Grilled Shrimp With Gochujang and Honey

Gochujang, a Korean fermented chile paste, and honey add a complex spicy-sweet flavor to these grilled shrimp.

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Carolyn Hax: ‘Snowflake’ asks in-laws not to fight in front of their grandkid

This letter writer’s in-laws have nasty, insult-filled public fights, and they’re upsetting their 1-year-old granddaughter.

Asking Eric: Mom wants her son to start dating again after a breakup

She wants her son to start dating again so he can give her grandchildren.

Miss Manners: Is it too soon for this widower to date his widowed ex?

His widowed college sweetheart ex supported him through his wife’s illness. Now that he’s a widower, is it too soon for them to date?

Sunday, Jun 30

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Three-bean salad sandwiches have the makings of a new picnic classic

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Layer bread with tart three-bean salad, spreadable cheese, crunchy sweet onions and sprouts.

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Amy Dickinson says goodbye in her final column

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For her last column, Amy leaves readers with some final wisdom.

Carolyn Hax: Mom stunned to see there’s no social cost for being a ‘deadbeat dad’

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He has no contact with his child. How can his family and friends continue to embrace him so warmly?

Saturday, Jun 29

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12 burger recipes starring beef, chicken, turkey, mushrooms and more

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Whether for a July 4 cookout or weeknight meal, you can’t go wrong with these burger recipes.

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Ask Amy: Readers share funny wedding mishaps

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Amy’s readers share their funniest mishaps from weddings.

Carolyn Hax: Living a great married life — and blindsided by a terrible crush

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After 17 happy years of marriage, this letter writer is now crushing on a friendly neighbor and doesn’t know what to do.

Miss Manners: We’re having an outdoor party. I don’t want anyone in the house.

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Letter writer is throwing an outdoor party and wants no guests in the house.

Friday, Jun 28

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Raise your hot dog game with recipes for sauces, slaws, chili and more

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Think outside the bun with crunchy pickles, tangy slaws, spicy sauces and other homemade toppings.

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Carolyn Hax chat: Are my friends judging me because I don’t have a maid?

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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life.

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The best ways to reheat pasta

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Leftover pasta can be sad and dry. Here’s how to return it to its former glory.