Through The Looking Glass: How Children's Books Have Grown Up
Literature for kids hasn't always been focused on the magical and whimsical. We take a three-century tour through the history of children's books in the classroom.
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Will Paul Ryan Lose His GOP Primary? Probably Not
Sarah Palin is backing the House speaker's GOP primary challenger after Ryan declined to endorse Donald Trump. But primary upsets remain rare and hard to orchestrate.
Deadly Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across The Great Plains
At least two people died Monday in a series of severe storms. Oklahoma was particularly hard-hit.
Methods For Reforming Neo-Nazis Help Fight The Radicalization Of Muslims
To fight radicalization of young Muslims, a German program applies lessons from an unexpected source: reformed neo-Nazis. "There is a commonality between extremist ideologies," says a counselor.
Federal Judge Will Have To Rule On Whether N.C. Law Discriminates
The governor's lawsuit against the Department of Justice is over the contention that the state is violating the Civil Rights Act with its new law that limits protections for LGBT people.
New Technology Could Revive Pacific Northwest's Ailing Timber Industry
The process uses regular wood to make a building material as strong as steel. It's been manufactured and used in buildings in Europe for years. A mill in Oregon is the first in the U.S. to produce it.
North Carolina, Jutice Department Counter Sue Over 'Bathroom Law'
A civil rights case over the state's LGBT law proceeds. David Greene talks to Theodore Shaw, head of the Center for Civil Rights at the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill.
Treasury Secretary Assesses Human Impact Of Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis
Jack Lew visited schools and hospitals to highlight the problems the crisis is causing for residents. He's pushing Congress to pass legislation to help the island restructure its $70 billion debt.
Watch Live: PBS Presents, 'Armed In America'
PBS explores gun violence in the United States during its two-night Armed In America special, which will include town hall discussions moderated by All Things Considered weekend host Michel Martin.
Study: Sanders' Proposals Would Add $18 Trillion To Debt Over 10 Years
His single-payer health care plan would cost an estimated $32 trillion, according to the Tax Policy Center. And it's not balanced out enough by tax increases.