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A batch of mail delivered to the Federal Reserve two days ago has tested positive for anthrax exposure, according to the Associated Press.

It was unclear how long the batch had been in the postal system, but Fed spokesman Dave Skidmore said that the mail had arrived at the central bank’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Women are so conditioned to be the caretakers that we often forget to take care of ourselves. In the midst of the holiday season, we throw ourselves into preparations while still doing all the other work that falls under our purview. We add to our lists. And sometimes we forget to just plain smell the pine cones or to pamper ourselves with a brisk walk on a sunny day or a cup of tea on a late winter’s afternoon.

In a 3-2 decision, the Supreme Court of South Carolina denied an appeal involving a state law that holds mothers criminally liable for endangering the health of a viable fetus.

My mother, who’s in her early 60s and lives alone, has a problem: She’s too dependent. Every time she has a minor ailment — which is about twice a week — she expects me to rush over and get her groceries, tidy up her apartment, and drive her places. I’m happy to help out when she’s really sick, but I often feel obligated to make the two-hour round trip to her apartment whenever she demands it. I’ve suggested that she ask friends for help, but she refuses. I’m tired of feeling guilty, and I’m worried that this pattern will only get worse as she gets older.