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AL.com
al.com > education > 2025 > 12 > alabama-expands-choose-act-school-options-see-which-schools-accept-7000-credits.html

Alabama expands CHOOSE Act school options: See which schools accept $7,000 credits

3+ hour, 17+ min ago  (198+ words) Alabama has reopened CHOOSE Act applications for families who want help paying for private school tuition or homeschool expenses. Families currently in the program can renew their application until March 31. New families can apply for CHOOSE Jan. 1-March 31. Alabama has…...

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al.com
al.com > tv > 2025 > 12 > the-year-2025-special-unveils-the-years-top-stories-and-highlights-worthy-of-global-attention.html

‘The Year: 2025’ special unveils the year’s top stories and highlights worthy of global attention

14+ hour, 34+ min ago  (203+ words) If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. The brand new two-hour special The Year: 2025 premieres on ABC Monday, Dec. 29 at 8/7c. Hosted by Good Morning America's fan-favorite co-anchor Robin Roberts, this year's special…...

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al.com
al.com > advice > 2025 > 12 > dear-annie-im-learning-to-give-myself-grace.html

Dear Annie: I’m learning to give myself grace

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (310+ words) Several months ago, I wrote as "Concerned Nephew" about a brief bathroom moment -- I didn't wash my hands and fibbed to my aunt -- that led to embarrassment and a misunderstanding I'd let weigh on me ... Dear Annie: I'm learning to…...

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al.com
al.com > educationlab > 2025 > 12 > students-with-disabilities-find-path-to-independence-with-university-of-alabama-program.html

Students with disabilities find path to independence with University of Alabama program

Students with disabilities find path to independence with University of Alabama program1+ week, 2+ day ago  (983+ words) I will forever be known as Bethany's sister," said Bonner, an independent living and social inclusion coordinator. And I think that is so cool." The program is a collaborative effort between Tuscaloosa city and county schools and the university. Students…...

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al.com
al.com > advice > 2025 > 12 > dear-annie-my-sister-ghosted-me-15-years-ago.html

Dear Annie: My sister ghosted me 15 years ago

Dear Annie: My sister ghosted me 15 years ago1+ week, 5+ day ago  (616+ words) Dear Annie: Almost 15 years ago, my older sister removed me from her life after a series of messy arguments. At the time, she just stopped taking my calls and waited for me to leave family functions before going. She told…...

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al.com
al.com > news > mobile > 2025 > 12 > best-gift-of-all-is-family-learning-and-the-spirit-of-christmas-op-ed.html

Best gift of all is family, learning, and the spirit of Christmas: op-ed

Best gift of all is family, learning, and the spirit of Christmas: op-ed2+ week, 14+ hour ago  (322+ words) As the holiday season arrives'bringing the scent of pine, the glow of festive lights, and that joyful rush that comes with closing another year'it gives us the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on what truly matters. In my columns,…...

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al.com
al.com > advice > 2025 > 12 > dear-abby-grandma-and-grandpa-at-a-loss-with-unruly-granddaughter.html

Dear Abby: Grandma and grandpa at a loss with unruly granddaughter

Dear Abby: Grandma and grandpa at a loss with unruly granddaughter2+ week, 5+ day ago  (504+ words) Grandparents are struggling to maintain a relationship with their daughter's family due to their difficult 10-year-old granddaughter, who exhibits manipulative and rude behavior. Dear Abby: Grandma and grandpa at a loss with unruly granddaughter Dear Abby: Our daughter and her…...

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al.com
al.com > advice > 2025 > 12 > dear-abby-grandma-struggles-with-daughters-parenting-rules.html

Dear Abby: Grandma struggles with daughter’s parenting rules

Dear Abby: Grandma struggles with daughter’s parenting rules3+ week, 1+ day ago  (429+ words) A grandmother, frustrated by her daughter's strict control over interactions with her grandson, seeks advice on maintaining a relationship under these conditions. Dear Abby: Grandma struggles with daughter's parenting rules Dear Abby: My daughter won't allow me to have a…...

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al.com
al.com > tv > 2025 > 12 > shes-making-a-list-follows-one-of-santas-helpers-as-she-creates-this-years-naughty-or-nice-list.html

‘She’s Making a List’ follows one of Santa’s helpers as she creates this year’s Naughty or Nice list

‘She’s Making a List’ follows one of Santa’s helpers as she creates this year’s Naughty or Nice list3+ week, 3+ day ago  (255+ words) The new holiday movie "She's Making a List" follows Isabel as she's tasked with creating Santa's Naughty or Nice list for the upcoming season. "She's Making a List' follows one of Santa's helpers as she creates this year's Naughty or…...

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al.com
al.com > advice > 2025 > 12 > dear-annie-my-sister-always-tries-to-one-up-me.html

Dear Annie: My sister always tries to one-up me

Dear Annie: My sister always tries to one-up me3+ week, 4+ day ago  (183+ words) Dear Annie: I love my sister dearly, but she's one of those people who always has to top everyone's story. If I mention I had a bad cold, she'll say hers turned into pneumonia. If I get a compliment at…...