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Parents, Teens Struggle with Sex Education Talk

Parents of teenagers in New York City wrestle with how to talk about sex education with their sons and daughters. According to a new poll conducted by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, many parents believe their daughters are more prepared to deal with sexual issues than their sons are. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Parents, Teens Struggle with Sex Education Talk

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L.A., N.Y.C. Spanish-Language Newspapers to Merge

Officials at two leading Spanish-language daily newspapers in Los Angeles and New York City say the two papers will merge. The move would strengthen the new company's position in newspaper wars with larger chains -- and perhaps lead to the creation of a new Spanish-language U.S. newspaper chain. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

L.A., N.Y.C. Spanish-Language Newspapers to Merge

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Arts & Life

Museum of American Piano Closes

High rent and a drop in post-Sept. 11 tourism prompt the Museum of the American Piano in lower Manhattan to shut its doors. But the museum's founder still hopes to raise funds for a new home for his collection of rare pianos. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Museum of American Piano Closes

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Divorced Families Navigate Holiday Pressures

Divorces can make the holiday season particularly tricky for families. NPR's Margot Adler reports that most children of divorced parents find themselves dividing their time. But a small number of families still get together on holidays for the sake of the children.

Divorced Families Navigate Holiday Pressures

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Fantasy Author Pierce Pushes Girl Power

One of the hottest authors for girls ages 10 to 14 is Tamora Pierce. She works in the world of fantasy, but allows young female characters to "kick butt." The characters also work their way through more mundane real-life experiences. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Fantasy Author Pierce Pushes Girl Power

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Man Gets $5 Million in New York Settlement

New York City reaches a $5 million settlement with a Bronx man who was falsely convicted in 1985 of sexually abusing children at a city day care center. It is the largest settlement for false conviction in New York history. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Man Gets $5 Million in New York Settlement

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Doll Cultural Study Had Impact on 'Brown v. Board'

NPR's Margot Adler looks at the social science research cited in the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision. The symbol and lightning rod for that research were the doll experiments conducted by Kenneth Clark and his wife Mamie that tested perceptions of race.

Doll Cultural Study Had Impact on 'Brown v. Board'

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After Trauma, Knowing When to Laugh

It often takes years for people to feel comfortable making jokes about -- and laughing at -- tragedy. A new off-Broadway satire called Omnium Gatherum tries to speed up that process. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

After Trauma, Knowing When to Laugh

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Padilla Lawyers Argue for Jurisdiction Ruling

Lawyers for Jose Padilla, a U.S. citizen charged as an enemy combatant and held incommunicado for the past 17 months, argue for access to their client before a panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Last December, a federal judge ruled that Padilla had the right to see his lawyers -- but the government has refused to comply. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Padilla Lawyers Argue for Jurisdiction Ruling

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Gay Marriage: A Special Report from NPR

NPR's special half-hour on gay marriage begins with NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty reporting on three generations of a family learning to accept its members' choices when it comes to marriage. Then, NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Jennifer and Geoffrey Vaughn. The couple does not believe the definition of marriage can be changed. The examination continues as NPR's Margot Adler explores the recent history of marriage and how that informs the debate on gay marriage. Finally, commentator Heather Dune Macadam relates why she's given up on marriage -- especially gay marriage.

Gay Marriage: Historical Context

NPR continues its examination of the debate swirling around gay marriage as NPR's Margot Adler puts the issue into context, exploring the recent history of marriage and how that informs the debate on gay marriage.

Gay Marriage: Historical Context

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Science

Stories in Medicine

Dr. Rita Charon is leading a novel approach to training medical students. In her narrative medicine class at Columbia University, she's helping doctors-in-training learn that writing about their patients -- and their reactions to their patients -- can help them navigate the difficult world of medicine. Listen to Margot Adler and the students' stories.

Stories in Medicine

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Yankees Beat Marlins, Even World Series

The New York Yankees defeat the Florida Marlins 6-1 to win the second game of the World Series, and tie the best-of-seven contest at one game each. Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte got the win, helped by an early home run from Hideki Matsui. Hear NPR's Margot Adler.

Yankees Beat Marlins, Even World Series

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Marlins Beat Yankees

The Florida Marlins defeat the New York Yankees, 3-2, in Game One of the World Series. For some, the game seemed subdued compared to the excitement of the championship series that ousted long-time wannabes the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Marlins Win Game One in World Series

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