One Student Tries To Help Others Escape A 'Corridor Of Shame'
An unlikely leader rises in a poor, rural Southern school district.
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Skeptical Of Tech, Donald Trump Rejects Big Data's Role In Politics
Big budget data operations have become a mainstay for presidential campaigns in recent years, but Donald Trump says he has no plans to invest in microtargeting and voter models.
Hearing Topic For Accused Sept. 11 Mastermind Shifts To Defendants' Rights
At Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the focus of a hearing has shifted to a probe of defendants' rights. Five men, accused of planning or supporting the Sept. 11 attacks, claim they've been mistreated in prison.
Anti-Defamation League Chief Faces Challenge Trying To Renew Civil Rights Activism
Jewish groups supported the civil rights movement in the 1960s. But for many current civil rights activists, solidarity with Palestinians takes precedence over the old solidarity with American Jews.
Low Prices, Foreign Oversupply Hurt U.S. Wheat Growers
The U.S. used to be the leading exporter of wheat but some countries are growing more than enough for themselves and exporting huge quantities. Americans watching gluten have softened demand at home.
What One District's Data Mining Did For Chronic Absence
Three years ago, Grand Rapids' public schools took a hard look at the numbers on absenteeism. They've been able to get nearly half of the students missing school to show up.
Retired Army Officer Remembers Co-Worker Who Was Killed In Afghanistan
On this Memorial Day, listener George Minde remembers his co-worker, Staff Sgt. Jorge Oliveira, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011.
After 11-Year Vigil, Massachusetts Catholic Church Holds Final Service
In 2004, the Archdiocese of Boston announced the closure of St. Frances X. Cabrini Church in Scituate, Mass. Parishioners have fought to keep it open, but finally exhausted their legal appeals.
On Memorial Day, Listener Remembers Ex-Boyfriend Who Died In Vietnam
On this Memorial Day, listener Ann Marshall remembers Army Capt. John C. Sigg, who died in the Vietnam War.
Air Force Captain Remembers Classmate Who Died In Afghanistan
On this Memorial Day, Air Force Capt. Myles Smith remembers his classmate at the U.S. Air Force Academy, 1st Lt. Roslyn Schulte. Schulte was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.