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Disciplining Kids Without Yelling: Readers Tell Us Their Tricks

Apr 20, 2019
Our readers share some tricks for getting your children to listen without raising your voice — sometimes without even saying a word.

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Air Date: Friday, April 19, 2019

DRI At 60: Looking To Turn Tech Into Real-World Opportunities

Holocaust Museum Under Consideration For Nevada

Mitch Moss: Is THIS The Golden Knights Year?

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  • The Desert Research Institute says science can make for smarter communities .... Holocaust museum proposed for Nevada

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On April 25, 1999, a memorial service for the victims of the Columbine High School shooting Littleton, Colo.

20 Years On, The Background Check System Continues To Miss Dangerous Gun Buyers

Apr 20, 2019
Mere months before the shooting at Columbine High School, the federal government established a background check system to screen gun buyers but shootings haven't waned.
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Book Reviews

Emotionally Complex 'Arid Dreams' Operates On Multiple Levels

Apr 20, 2019
Duanwad Pimwana is one of Thailand's preeminent female writers, and this newly translated story collection — while not uniformly flawless — lets readers watch her grow into a true master of the form.
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DRI At 60: Looking To Turn Tech Into Real-World Opportunities

Apr 19, 2019

Ever since the recession, when tens of thousands of Nevadans lost jobs largely because our state is so tied to gaming, there’s been a push to diversify the economy.

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Planet Money

Episode 907: Two Spring Indicators

Apr 19, 2019
A trade war with China—and a hurricane—make peanut farmers miserable. And we look at the World Happiness Report for 2018.
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Europe
Irish journalist Lyra McKee who was shot and killed during clashes between militant republicans and police in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Police In Northern Ireland Seek Journalist's Killers

Apr 19, 2019
29-year-old Lyra McKee was a rising star in journalism in Northern Ireland and abroad. Her death was condemned by nearly all political factions there.
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<em>Cuz I Love You,</em> from the singer Lizzo,<em> </em>is on our short list of the best albums out April 19.

New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums Out April 19

Apr 19, 2019
Our list of the best albums out this week includes Lizzo's long-awaited debut, the rousing, infectious anthems of Johnnyswim, new music from The Tallest Man On Earth, Loyle Carner and more.
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World Cafe
Guster performing live at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia for WXPN's Free At Noon Concert.

After 27 Years, Guster Is Still Surprising Fans

Apr 19, 2019
Guster's latest album, Look Alive, is a trippy and textured twist on everything you might already love about the band.
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The habit of ordering unneeded tests and treatments drives up medical costs. It's a pattern doctors often learn in medical school and residency.

Why Do Doctors Overtreat? For Many, It's What They're Trained To Do

Apr 19, 2019
Ordering more tests or treatments is not always best for patients' health or wallet. A group of medical educators is trying to address the problem where they think it starts: medical training.
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