Writing yourself a letter is a good way to identify the things in your life that matter — as well as those things that you can let go.

Officials acknowledge that Kenya has a doping problem, but many athletes who are seeking an edge also want a way out of poverty.

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We tend to confine our parties to milestones and cultural events, but there are countless micro-occasions worthy of commemorating.

People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.

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The popular notions of summer fun and the things we actually feel like doing can sometimes be at odds with each other.