The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...

A reader shares what a poem Abby printed years ago still means to her.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

Merle Haggard has always been a stellar lyricist and singer, but this video proves that the man also had quite the knack for penning a poem.

While doing some house cleaning, I came across a column of yours that I had clipped and tucked away. On one of the pages I had dog-eared was the poem, “Decide to Forgive.” I was struck by ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Five USC faculty members were selected as University Professors and Distinguished Professors, a recognition “among USC’s highest faculty honors,” according to a Feb. 20 USC News article. The ...

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Reginald Dwayne Betts about his new collection of poems, "Doggerel," a meditation on family, friendship and falling in love.

And when I say the word "prayer," I don't mean someone reporting to God and telling Him what to do. Prayer is a conversation; sometimes you talk and sometimes you listen. May this poem encourage ...

ALGONA—Nurses at Kossuth Regional Health Center will soon be recognized for their nominations to receive The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The recognition is part of the DAISY Foundation’s ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter was married last June, and apparently she has not written her thank-you notes yet ... Dear Abby: My two older siblings lie all the time, and in public, and it ...

"I am an individual who is deeply concerned with the inequities as we all are, but ill equipped to solve any of them," Tom Waits explained. By Tyler Jenke Tom Waits has added his talents to the ...