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Bitter irony

Sacha Baron Cohen has made a successful career in a niche of comedy that some may find more repellent than humorous. Those who aren’t familiar with Cohen need only imagine a raunchy and beyond-the-pale version of “Candid Camera,” except the marks aren’t let in on the gag at the end of the segment.

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Caregiver wears brave face despite growing despair

Dear Abby: I’m a 56-year-old, married, 24/7 caregiver. My husband is terminally ill. When he was diagnosed, all I could think about was what can I do to make this as pleasant and comfortable as possible for my husband and best friend. I have devoted my energy to giving him the best home care I possibly can. It’s far more important to utilize my energy taking care of the love of my life than anything else, and I have put myself on the back burner.

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State lottery advertising tells players half of the story

HOUSTON (AP) — The sign at the SHOP N Go front counter says “WE SOLD $10,000 WINNER!!” Located in a Hispanic neighborhood, the store sells Texas Loteria, a popular game marketed by the state lottery that resembles the iconic bingo lotería game in Mexico. The sign and the game attract players like Manuel Constancia, who said he buys the lottery scratch tickets at SHOP N Go almost every day.

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