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Reflecting On A Year Of Europe's Migrant Crisis

7:57am December 27, 2015

In 2015, a huge wave of humanity fled war, persecution and hunger - and headed for Europe. Reporter Joanna Kakissis talks with host Carrie Kahn about the greatest migration the continent has seen since World War II.

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Surge Of Undocumented Minors Closer To Home

7:57am December 27, 2015

Carrie Kahn talks to John Burnett about the recent surge of undocumented minors from Central America to Texas. We also hear from a 17-year-old who recently made the trek a second time, and successfully crossed the border.

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Don't Blow Off This One Last Holiday Precaution

7:57am December 27, 2015

Last week, Weekend Edition issued a PSA to prevent holiday injuries. But we failed to note that you should never, ever stick your hand in a snowblower — even if it's off. Carrie Kahn has a correction.

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Racial Policing And Civic Protest: Looking Ahead After A Historic Year

7:57am December 27, 2015

2015 was a pivotal year for black Americans and civic activism. Gene Demby of NPR's Code Switch talks through some of the year's major stories with NPR's Carrie Kahn.

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New York City's Homeless Are Finding Voucher Program Void

7:57am December 27, 2015

by Mirela Iverac

Mayor Bill de Blasio created a program for the New York to get people out of shelters quickly. But after looking for an apartment for months, one single mother finds landlords are not willing to accept the voucher.

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Burnt Out On Leftovers Ideas? We've Got Some

7:57am December 27, 2015

Mexican chef Pati Jinich shows NPR's Carrie Kahn how to handle those Christmas dinner turkey leftovers. She shows us how to make a mouthwatering pibil sauce for next-day sandwiches and enchiladas.

Electronic Toys May Hinder Baby Language Development

7:57am December 27, 2015

A new study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics says electronic toys for infants that produce lights and words were associated with decreased quantity and quality of language when compared to wooden toys.

Chemist Wants To Change The Color Of Science

7:57am December 27, 2015

Minorities are historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math fields. John Dimandja is a Congolese chemist on the faculty of Spelman College who's pointing the way into STEM careers for students of color.

Capitol Hill Political Staffers Find Their Zen

4:11am December 27, 2015

by Will Huntsberry

Most weeks, a group of congressional staffers meet to practice meditation on high-stress Capitol Hill. Some keep their regular moments of mindfulness a secret from their coworkers.

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As more same-sex couples get married in the U.S., many are opting for less traditional songs than Richard Wagner's standard march.

'Here Come The Brides': Same-Sex Weddings Call For A New Soundtrack

7:15pm December 26, 2015

by NPR Staff

Richard Wagner's "Bridal Chorus" has been a staple at weddings for more than 150 years. But lately, a number of same-sex couples have been choosing to mix up the music at their nuptials.

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