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Dear Pay Dirt: My kids’ dad avoided paying support their entire childhoods. Now they’re teens, and it’s finally coming due. slate.trib.al/hSsHj86
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Dear Care and Feeding: My husband has gotten very comfortable with our little Thanksgiving "tradition." This year, he's in for a rude awakening. slate.trib.al/GSAxLdR
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Dear Care and Feeding: My wife and I have hosted a neighborhood-wide Halloween tradition for over 20 years. We can't agree on where to go from here. slate.trib.al/70WgKFX
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Trump expelled three news outlets from the White House—then dragged his feet when he was ordered to reinstate them. Jameel Jaffer on a break-the-glass moment for the First Amendment. slate.trib.al/l7Eqf1Z
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To be a longtime fan of American Horror Story is to live in hope, and regularly witness that hope ripped to bloody shreds by a vicious clown. slate.trib.al/xxkR4CT
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Dear Pay Dirt: The charity my mom founded disrespected her in the worst way. They’re going to regret it. slate.trib.al/2YHRfIG
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