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Millennials are often painted as the entitled, selfie-snapping generation. But many researchers say that "me" time will help young people make better decisions in the long run.

National

Getting Some 'Me' Time: Why Millennials Are So Individualistic

10:35am October 14, 2014

by Samantha Raphelson

Millennials are often criticized for being the most entitled and self-absorbed generation. Many call them narcissists, while others say they should take time to find themselves.

A photo released Monday by the Rodong Sinmun, newspaper of the ruling Workers' Party, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walking with a cane as he visits a residential area in Pyongyang.

World News

Kim Jong Un Makes First Public Appearance In More Than A Month

10:31am October 14, 2014

by Bill Chappell

The North Korean leader's disappearance from the public eye led to speculation that he had suffered from a serious medical problem — or even a coup. New photos from state media show him using a cane.

Gordon arranged the photos of some of the kidnapped girls, provided by their families. Top row left to right: Yana Pogu, Rhoda Peters, Saratu Ayuba, Comfort, Bullus, Dorcas Yakubu. Bottom row left to right: Hauwa Mutah, Hajara Isa, Rivkatu Ngalang.'

Photographers Capture The Sorrow And Pain Of Global Girls

10:28am October 14, 2014

by Rena Silverman

For the International Day of the Girl Child, we wanted to bring to light issues that are often hidden from view. So we turned to five photographers who devote much of their time to girls' issues.

An unidentified man is taken into custody Monday after performing an act of civil disobedience at the Ferguson, Mo., police station. About 50 were arrested during protests over the police shooting of Michael Brown in August.

National

Police Arrest Dozens In Ferguson, Mo., Protests

8:42am October 14, 2014

by Scott Neuman

At least 49 were arrested Monday afternoon and into the evening for acts of civil disobedience during protests over the August police shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

National

Key To Securing Online Accounts May Be Just A Squiggle Away

8:25am October 14, 2014

by Vignesh Ramachandran

Engineering researchers at Rutgers University have discovered that the free-form symbol might be the ultimate password. The uniqueness of someone's squiggle makes it a tough password to rip off.

Lynda Johnson (center) cries as she watches her daughter Kandyce Johnson (left) marry Jana Downs in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday. Same-sex couples lined up to get marriage licenses Monday, the first day Mecklenburg County issued the licenses.

National

North Carolina And Alaska Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

8:25pm October 13, 2014

by Bill Chappell

A shift in the two states is among the cascading effects of the Supreme Court's refusal to review any appeals in same-sex marriage cases in its current term.

Counterdemonstrators in favor of LGBT rights wear pink triangles, reminiscent of those homosexuals were forced to wear in Nazi concentration camps.

World News

For Italy's Gay Rights Advocates, It's 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back

8:19pm October 13, 2014

by Sylvia Poggioli

Italy lags behind other EU states in guaranteeing equal rights for homosexuals. Gay couples have no legal recognition or adoption rights, and a bill that would make homophobia a crime has stalled.

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Cucumbers tend to slide out the back of a sandwich when confronted with bite force, writes Pashman in Eat More Better.

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Friction Can Save Your Sandwich, And Other Tips For Better Bites

8:04pm October 13, 2014

by NPR Staff

Many sandwiches lack structural integrity due to "the sliced cucumber conundrum," says Dan Pashman, author of Eat More Better. He has fixes for it and other kitchen woes — like sad-looking leftovers.

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National

Fiery Oil-Train Derailments Prompt Calls For Less Flammable Oil

4:58pm October 13, 2014

by Emily Guerin

Trains carrying oil from North Dakota pass through American towns daily — and sometimes they derail and explode. The oil industry is now under pressure to make the oil less volatile before shipping.

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'A Strange Situation' Indeed: Leech Spends Weeks In Woman's Nose

4:32pm October 13, 2014

by Bill Chappell

Mr. Curly. That's the name Daniela Liverani gave the 3-inch leech that doctors found living in her nostril last week. With that tone of creepiness established, we can now provide more details.