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Tom Perrotta's 'Mrs. Fletcher' Shares 'Post-Parental' Reflections From An Empty Nest
Perrotta's most recent novel was inspired by the upheaval he experienced when his kids grew up and moved out of the house. Originally broadcast July 31, 2017.
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The Big Caveat With The Labor Department's Jobs Report
Friday is jobs day, when the monthly employment report comes out, but those numbers come with a big asterix, including the massive margin of error, and the revisions. But what does this say about the reports as an economic indicator?
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President Trump Orders Help For Coal And Nuclear Plants
President Trump has ordered Energy Secretary Rick Perry to take immediate steps to help financially troubled coal and nuclear power plants.
Protesters Across The U.S. Decry Policy Of Separating Immigrant Families
People gathered in cities across the country on Friday to protest the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant parents and children at the Southern border.
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Black Thought Sets Out On His Own
Streams of Thought Vol. 1, the debut solo project from the voice of The Roots, shows off a side of the rapper fans rarely get to hear.
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Number Of Central American Asylum Seekers Increases Despite Child-Separation Policy
Central Americans are keenly aware of the Trump administration's zero tolerance policy toward asylum seekers. But the numbers of those coming from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala continue to rise, despite threats they may be separated from their children and spend months in detention.
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Virgin Islands Still Recovering From 2017 Hurricanes As New Season Begins
Eight months after hurricanes Irma and Maria, an emergency repair program has just started in the Virgin Islands. A program to rebuild thousands of destroyed homes is still months away.
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Why Children Aren't Behaving, And What You Can Do About It
A new book argues that children are less disciplined than ever. Author Katherine Reynolds Lewis identifies several culprits and says there are several things parents, teachers and caregivers can do.
Coal Miners' Fund Set For Deep Cuts As Black Lung Epidemic Grows
A federal trust fund for coal miners who have the deadly disease black lung could run up a $15 billion deficit if a planned funding cut happens at the end of the year.
Trade Talks In Beijing End With No Deal Between U.S. And China
The U.S. and China concluded a weekend of trade talks in Beijing with tough talk and little more. Noel King talks to William Zarit, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in China.
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