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Want to protect your kids' eyes from myopia? Get them to play outside
by Maria Godoy
Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is growing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world. Researchers say kids who spend two hours outside every day, are less likely to develop the condition.
Not As Much Of A Tongue-Twister
Woodchucks pose a danger to gardens in Wisconsin, so the state proposed a hunting season. How many woodchucks could a woodchuck hunter hunt if a woodchuck hunter could hunt woodchucks?
Computer Wins Again In Chinese Game Of Go
Google's AlphaGo program has won two games against Chinese player Ke Jie in the game of go, which has billions of possible moves and had been hard for computers to play.
Police Continue Manchester Bombing Investigation
by Frank Langfitt
Police in the U.K. are investigating whether the suspect in the Manchester bombing had any help. We get the latest on the attack and how people are responding.
What To Watch For After Cannes Film Festival
Rachel Martin talks with film critic Kenneth Turan about some of the movies to watch for coming out of this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Obama, Merkel To Discuss Civic Engagement At Brandenburg Gate
by Rachel Martin
The bishop who will moderate a chat between former President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discusses its theme:"Being Involved in Democracy: Taking on Responsibility Locally and Globally."
Sen. Tim Kaine On Trump And Russia And GOP Health Care Bill
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia talks with Rachel Martin about Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats' testimony and the upcoming CBO score of the Republican health care bill.
Pompeo Signals He'll Move CIA In A More Aggressive Direction
by Mary Louise Kelly
"We are back in the business of stealing secrets," says CIA chief Mike Pompeo, who made the comment Tuesday night in a session at CIA headquarters in northern Virginia. We examine what he meant.
CBO To Update GOP Health Plan Analysis
by Susan Davis
We preview the upcoming Congressional Budget Office analysis of Republicans' health care legislation. The CBO is scheduled to release the update Wednesday afternoon.
Concert Bombing Was An Appalling Tragedy, British Ambassador Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Darroch, the British ambassador to the U.S., about the aftermath of the suicide bombing at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, Monday night.