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Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Condemns Trump's Threat To Use Military At Protests

Retired Gen. Martin Dempsey, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is speaking out against President Trump's call to use military force to suppress nationwide protests over police brutality. Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images hide caption

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Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Condemns Trump's Threat To Use Military At Protests

In rare remarks, retired Gen. Martin Dempsey rebuked the president's threat to use military troops against protesters as "dangerous," saying it would hurt relations between the military and civilians.

Five Days

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From Freddie Gray To George Floyd: Wes Moore Says It's Time To 'Change The Systems'

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In Five Days, Moore chronicles the uprising that occurred in Baltimore following Gray's death. "We're basically reliving history right now," he says of Floyd's death at the hands of police.

From Freddie Gray To George Floyd: Wes Moore Says It's Time To 'Change The Systems'

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'Surviving Autocracy': Masha Gessen's New Book Tells A Story Of Trump's Presidency

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen about their new book, Surviving Autocracy.

'Surviving Autocracy': Masha Gessen's New Book Tells A Story Of Trump's Presidency

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The Vanishing Half

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Identical Twins Become Divided By Race In 'The Vanishing Half'

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Brit Bennett's new novel centers on two light-skinned African American sisters — one of whom "passes" for white. The Vanishing Half is compelling — if somewhat melodramatic.

Identical Twins Become Divided By Race In 'The Vanishing Half'

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This Bedtime Book Helps Kids Find Their Place In The 'Universe'

"Of starbursts brighter than fireworks, you are a child of the universe." Raul Colón/Random House Children's Books hide caption

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This Bedtime Book Helps Kids Find Their Place In The 'Universe'

Before he became an astrophysicist, Ray Jayawardhana was just a kid, looking up at the night sky with his father. "I remember being awed," he says. He's written a book called Child of the Universe.

This Bedtime Book Helps Kids Find Their Place In The 'Universe'

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In 'Humankind,' Rutger Bregman Aims To Convince That Most People Are Good

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In 'Humankind,' Rutger Bregman Aims To Convince That Most People Are Good

The historian and author of Utopia for Realists says that research shows that "especially in times of crisis, we show our best selves. And we get this explosion of altruism and cooperation."

In 'Humankind,' Rutger Bregman Aims To Convince That Most People Are Good

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How The 'Lost Art' Of Breathing Can Impact Sleep And Resilience

Breathing slowly and deeply through the nose is associated with a relaxation response, says James Nestor, author of Breath. As the diaphragm lowers, you're allowing more air into your lungs and your body switches to a more relaxed state. Sebastian Laulitzki/ Science Photo Library hide caption

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How The 'Lost Art' Of Breathing Can Impact Sleep And Resilience

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While researching his book, Breath, James Nestor participated in a study in which his nose was completely plugged for 10 days, forcing him to breathe solely through his mouth. "I felt awful," he says.

How The 'Lost Art' Of Breathing Can Impact Sleep And Resilience

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