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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
From 'the other woman' to Queen: how Camilla turned her image around
Tina Brown, author of The Palace Papers, talks about Camilla's journey to queen, legitimacy, and how she'll approach the role.
What's at stake for TV and movie writers who went on strike this week
TV writer and Writers Guild of America member Jeane Phan Wong talks about what writers want and what's getting in the way.
Compared with the rest of the band, lead vocalists are getting quieter
Lead vocalists have gotten quieter over the decades, compared with the rest of the band. That's the conclusion of a new study that analyzes chart-topping pop tunes from 1946 to 2020.
Senator says the Supreme Court should 'take the hint' on code of conduct
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine talks about efforts to create a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court.
National student assessment has educators and legislators worried
Every four years, the U.S. gets a look at how students around the country are doing in civics and history education. The latest snapshot has educators and legislators worried.
Crises like climate change and COVID hamper efforts to curb child marriage
Twelve million girls become brides every year, says a UNICEF report. In recent years, conflicts, climate change and COVID-19 have pushed more families into poverty, driving up child marriages.
JPMorgan Chase banks on its new HQ being 'a destination'
JPMorgan Chase is building a multibillion-dollar headquarters in New York City, designed by one of the most famous architects in the world. The bank hopes it will be a model for a post-pandemic workplace.
As fentanyl deaths rise, state legislatures resist 'harm reduction' method
by Brian Mann
The Biden administration is embracing healthcare efforts designed to reduce the deadly impact of fentanyl addiction — but many state legislatures are resisting the "harm reduction" approach.