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After Losing A Spouse, Finding A Different Kind Of Happiness

K.T. Nicolaides' (left) husband died late last year, two days before their fifth wedding anniversary. Larry Treadwell was widowed in 2011, when his wife Amanda died suddenly. He's now remarried. Courtesy of K.T. Nicolaides/Courtesy of Larry Treadwell hide caption

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Been There: Lessons From A Shared Experience

After Losing A Spouse, Finding A Different Kind Of Happiness

Larry Treadwell's wife died suddenly five years ago. He tells recently widowed K.T. Nicolaides that "it never hurts less; it just hurts less often."

Retailers Scrambling To Adjust To Changing Consumer Habits

J.C. Penney is among several chains that have announced plans to close stores this year. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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Retailers Scrambling To Adjust To Changing Consumer Habits

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'It Was A Mistake Of Epic Proportions,' United CEO Testifies

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz in June 2016. He is appearing before a House committee today. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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'It Was A Mistake Of Epic Proportions,' United CEO Testifies

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After Losing A Spouse, Finding A Different Kind Of Happiness

K.T. Nicolaides' (left) husband died late last year, two days before their fifth wedding anniversary. Larry Treadwell was widowed in 2011, when his wife Amanda died suddenly. He's now remarried. Courtesy of K.T. Nicolaides/Courtesy of Larry Treadwell hide caption

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Been There: Lessons From A Shared Experience

After Losing A Spouse, Finding A Different Kind Of Happiness

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Death Rate Among Black Americans Declines, Especially For Elderly People

The death rate for African-Americans dropped 25 percent over 17 years, but most of that was among people ages 65 and older. Dutchy/Getty Images hide caption

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Charlie Worsham Wants To Tell You The Truth

Charlie Worsham's new album, Beginning Of Things, is out now. Allister Ann/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Charlie Worsham Wants To Tell You The Truth

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