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Breaking Bad News To Kids: How Media Has Tweaked The Process

Talk of the Nation - June 18, 2013 - 1:00pm

Parents have always had to break hard news to kids, from family hardships to national tragedies. Now there are more ways for children to learn about news faster — through 24 hour news and social media. So, what's changed in how parents broach these subjects? How can media help, or hurt?

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Obama's Former Legal Adviser Urges U.S. To 'Disciple Drones'

Talk of the Nation - June 18, 2013 - 1:00pm

Harold Koh, who was a legal architect for President Barack Obama's drone policies, criticized the administration's lack of transparency on its use of drones. In a speech at Oxford University, the former legal adviser for the State Department suggested the U.S. "discipline drones."

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How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism

NPR News - June 18, 2013 - 12:58pm

A day at a museum promises fun for parents and kids alike. But for children who are on the autism spectrum, a seemingly simple museum exhibit may be too overwhelming to enjoy. Now, museums are coming up with ways to accommodate these visitors.

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How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism

NPR Health&Science - June 18, 2013 - 12:58pm

A day at a museum promises fun for parents and kids alike. But for children who are on the autism spectrum, a seemingly simple museum exhibit may be too overwhelming to enjoy. Now, museums are coming up with ways to accommodate these visitors.

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With Inspiration From Turkey, Brazil Discovers Mass Protests

NPR News - June 18, 2013 - 12:51pm

Brazil has no real history of mass protests. But disgruntled youths appeared to be learning quickly, citing demonstrators in other parts of the world.

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Death Of A Puppy: An Exclusive Imaginary Excerpt From The 'Man Of Steel' Sequel

NPR Arts & Culture - June 18, 2013 - 12:49pm

We've gotten our hands on an exclusive excerpt from the sequel to the Superman smash (by making it up ourselves).

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Isn't That King David? Nope, It's Just Dave

NPR Health&Science - June 18, 2013 - 12:32pm

Take something old, familiar and classical, add denim, polyester and glasses, and watch what happens! Two French artists create a new form of time travel.

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6 Surprising Things About The IRS Scandal

NPR News - June 18, 2013 - 12:15pm

Interviews with two key IRS staffers describe a workplace where office politics in Cincinnati and Washington, not partisan politics, served as the animating force behind the improper targeting of Tea Party groups.

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6 Surprising Things About The IRS Scandal

NPR Politics - June 18, 2013 - 12:15pm

Interviews with two key IRS staffers describe a workplace where office politics in Cincinnati and Washington, not partisan politics, served as the animating force behind the improper targeting of Tea Party groups.

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Boston Tops Chicago In Game 3 Of NHL's Stanley Cup

NPR News - June 18, 2013 - 12:06pm

The Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 Monday night to take a two-game lead in the NHL's Stanley Cup championships. Boston was helped by the peerless performance of goalie Tuukka Rask, while Chicago suffered from the loss of forward Marian Hossa.

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Books Your Kid Might Give Up Video Games To Read

NPR Arts & Culture - June 18, 2013 - 12:00pm

It's finally summer and for many kids that means swimming, video games and vacations. But a lot of parents hope their kids will to do some extra reading during the break. Host Michel Martin is joined by three moms in the literary world with summer book suggestions

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New Report Finds Many Teachers Aren't Ready To Teach

NPR Education - June 18, 2013 - 12:00pm

The quality of teacher education is falling flat in the United States, according to a new report. Host Michel Martin speaks with Stephanie Banchero of The Wall Street Journal about why some teachers say they're not well prepared.

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President Obama, 'Honest And Trustworthy?'

NPR News - June 18, 2013 - 12:00pm

Host Michel Martin checks in on the latest political news, including new poll numbers on how Americans view President Obama.

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New Report Finds Many Teachers Aren't Ready To Teach

NPR News - June 18, 2013 - 12:00pm

The quality of teacher education is falling flat in the United States, according to a new report. Host Michel Martin speaks with Stephanie Banchero of The Wall Street Journal about why some teachers say they're not well prepared.

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President Obama, 'Honest And Trustworthy?'

NPR Politics - June 18, 2013 - 12:00pm

Host Michel Martin checks in on the latest political news, including new poll numbers on how Americans view President Obama.

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Some States Will Make It Easier To Get Insurance Answers

NPR News - June 18, 2013 - 11:32am

You're in luck, if you live in the District of Columbia or one of the 21 states that have put in place specialists to handle questions and complaints private health insurance. Otherwise the maze could prove daunting.

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Samberg, Taccone And Schaffer: Three's Not A Lonely Island

Fresh Air with Terry Gross - June 18, 2013 - 11:30am

As the brains behind the hip-hop parody group responsible for digital shorts like "D--- in a Box," Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer have produced some of the funniest Saturday Night Live material in recent memory. Here, they talk about comedy, Yo! MTV Raps and adolescence.

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U.S. Says Talks With Taliban Could Begin In Days

NPR News - June 18, 2013 - 10:11am

The Taliban said they support a peace process in Afghanistan. The United States said they welcomed the development.

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How Men's Choice Of Mates May Have Led To Menopause

NPR News - June 18, 2013 - 9:37am

Conventional wisdom holds that men prefer younger women as mates because they're more fertile than older women. But a mathematical analysis suggests that this preference may be the cause of menopause rather than a consequence of it.

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How Men's Choice Of Mates May Have Led To Menopause

NPR Health&Science - June 18, 2013 - 9:37am

Conventional wisdom holds that men prefer younger women as mates because they're more fertile than older women. But a mathematical analysis suggests that this preference may be the cause of menopause rather than a consequence of it.

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