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  • Tamir Rice’s Family: Prosecutor Is On A Quest To Avoid Accountability

    The prosecutor in the case released two independent reports that found the shooting of the 12-year-old boy was justified. Rice’s family said the prosecutor is working to avoid an indictment.

    Oct. 11, 2015 read more
  • Nonacademic Skills Are Key To Success. But What Should We Call Them?

    Half the picture of student success is something other than academic. So why can’t someone come up with a better name for them?

    May 28, 2015 read more
  • Santa Monica Cracks Down On Airbnb, Bans ‘Vacation Rentals’ Under A Month

    Santa Monica says renting out a house or apartment for less than 30 days without the permanent tenant present is illegal.

    May 13, 2015 read more
  • Songs We Love: Prince, ‘Baltimore’

    In a sly way, Prince has always been a political artist, but on Saturday, he left nothing to nuance when he released a tribute to Freddie Gray on his SoundCloud page.

    May 9, 2015 read more
    Listen — 3:24
  • Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, But Science Can Help

    Don’t dwell too much, but do reflect.

    Jan. 15, 2015 read more
  • All Possibilities: The ‘Purple Rain’ Story

    Though revered now, Prince’s iconic 1984 film and album succeeded against daunting odds. Music critic and journalist Alan Light provides the details in his new book, Let’s Go Crazy.

    Dec. 6, 2014 read more
    Listen — 7:19
  • Long-Term Birth Control Works Best For Teens, Pediatricians Say

    When given their choice of contraceptives for free, almost three-quarters of sexually active teenage girls chose long-acting options like the IUD or hormonal implants, a study finds.

    Oct. 2, 2014 read more
  • Time Travel For The Everyday Adventurer

    Petra Mayer, NPR Book Editor, shares a group of time traveling tales that will inject a sense of adventure into anyone’s summer.

    July 8, 2014 read more
    Listen — 6:15
  • Cold Feet: Time To Call Off The Wedding, Or Chill?

    Sometimes the pressure or expense of a pending wedding can cloud judgment about whether to call it off.

    July 29, 2010 read more
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  • How to Orchestrate a Graceful Exit

    At the end of a long party, what’s the proper etiquette when you just want that last guest to leave? Lydia Ramsey, an etiquette expert in Savannah, Ga., offers tips to Madeleine Brand and Alex …

    June 6, 2008 read more
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