Legislation Would Open Trove Of Federal Records On Civil Rights-Era Cold Cases
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., about legislation making available documents from decades-old unsolved civil rights cases.
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For A Boy From Cuba, A Stranger's Crucifix Was A Symbol Of Kindness
As part of the series "What They Took with Them," Jose Linares tells of a crucifix that reminds him of his childhood flight from Castro's Cuba to the U.S.
How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.
Abused Wolves And Troubled Teens Find Solace In Each Other
Wolves and humans have an ancient bond, but one usually framed by fear and conflict. The Wolf Connection, north of LA, tries to empower and heal youths by pairing them with wolves and wolf-dogs.
FCC Investigates Widespread CenturyLink Outage That Disrupted 911 Service
The FCC chairman called CenturyLink's widespread telecom outage unacceptable and says an investigation will start immediately.
Pediatricians Voice Concerns About Care Following Two 'Needless' Migrant Deaths
The deaths of two migrant children raise new questions about the quality of medical care at Border Patrol facilities. But pediatricians at the border have been raising these concerns for years.
In China's Push For High-Tech, Hackers Target Cutting-Edge U.S. Firms
U.S. law enforcement says China is racing to become a world leader in the most advanced technologies, and that's driving intellectual property theft directed at a broad range of U.S. industries.
16-Year-Old Set To Graduate From Kansas High School And Harvard University
When he was about 11 years old, Braxton Moral started Harvard University's extension program. "I'm not any different; I just do a little thing on the side," he says.
How To Write The Perfect Obituary
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to obituary writer Maureen O'Donnell of the Chicago Sun-Times about the art of writing about people who have died.
For Pittsburgh, A Difficult Year Reveals Long-Buried Problems
A string of shootings and revelations about clergy abuse has made 2018 a hard year for the people of Pittsburgh. But some are finding new activism and hope within tragedy.