I lived in fear of my cousin Tarlie’s death for more than seven years. When the text arrived from my aunt, Tarlie’s mom, my husband and I had put our children to bed and were sitting outside on our ...

A 19-year-old Milwaukee teen, Javier Rodriguez, will spend a decade in prison following the 2024 shooting death of his 10-year-old cousin, Isdennyeliz Ortiz. Rodriguez unintentionally killed his ...

My cousin and I reconnected after a death in the family two years ago. We barely knew each other, but over time stayed in touch and emailed. We became close and even sent each other Christmas gifts.

Dear Eric: I’ve been married to a great guy for the better part of 30 years. We are empty nesters, and during Covid-19, I agreed to help my male cousin who became homeless. I knew my husband wasn’t ...