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Struggling To Discuss Tough Topics With A Kid? Here Are Books That Might Help

In Matt de la Peña's Love, a child comes downstairs to find the whole family gathered around the television. "When you ask what happened, they answer with silence and shift between you and the screen." In Love, de la Peña couches fearful moments in the context of love and protection. Text copyright © 2018 Matt de la Peña Illustrations copyright © 2018 Loren Long G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers hide caption

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Struggling To Discuss Tough Topics With A Kid? Here Are Books That Might Help

If you feel daunted by the responsibility of shepherding a child through difficult times, don't feel alone: "I'm afraid of those moments as a parent, too," says picture book author Matt de la Peña.

Struggling To Discuss Tough Topics With A Kid? Here Are Books That Might Help

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Psychologist Says Tailored Messaging Is Key For Effective Public Health Policy

Psychologist Gaurav Suri says public health officials need to tailor their messages to appeal to a wide range of people. Mark Makela/Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Psychologist Says Tailored Messaging Is Key For Effective Public Health Policy

Officials need to understand communication styles and preferences in order to convince people to follow health guidelines. Gaurav Suri says psychology should inform how officials set public policy.

Busta Rhymes On 'Extinction Level Event 2' And Hip-Hop As A Daily Practice

Busta Rhymes' latest album is Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God. Flo Ngala/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Busta Rhymes On 'Extinction Level Event 2' And Hip-Hop As A Daily Practice

The latest in a prolific career, Busta's new album is a sequel — delivered 22 years after the first Extinction Level Event — and a characteristically big, ambitious project.

Busta Rhymes On 'Extinction Level Event 2' And Hip-Hop As A Daily Practice

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'You Can See The Regret': ICU Nurse On Patients Who Failed To Take COVID Precautions

Medical staff treat a patient in the COVID-19 intensive care unit at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston on Nov. 10. Go Nakamura/Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

'You Can See The Regret': ICU Nurse On Patients Who Failed To Take COVID Precautions

Lydia Mobley is a traveling ICU nurse who is currently working at a hospital in central Michigan. She describes how hard it has been treating patients during the current surge in coronavirus cases.

'You Can See The Regret': ICU Nurse On Patients Who Failed To Take COVID Precautions

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Archbishop Wilton Gregory Says 'Carry On' Work For Racial And Societal Justice

Archbishop of Washington Wilton D. Gregory delivers his homily at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on May 21, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Pope Francis named Gregory as a future cardinal this week. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Religion

Archbishop Wilton Gregory Says 'Carry On' Work For Racial And Societal Justice

Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who will be the first Black American Catholic cardinal, talks about the historic nature of his position, the political issues that inform his work in the church and more.

Archbishop Wilton Gregory Says 'Carry On' Work For Racial And Societal Justice

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Elections

Why More White Voters May Not Support Trump In 2020

President Trump may be losing his lock on white voters, who were critical to his 2016 win. NPR discusses why more white voters are supporting Joe Biden and what it means for Trump's reelection bid.

Why More White Voters May Not Support Trump In 2020

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In 'American Crisis,' New York Gov. Cuomo Gives Halftime Review Of Pandemic Response

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks on March 2 during a press conference to discuss the first positive case of coronavirus in New York state. Angela Weiss /AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Author Interviews

In 'American Crisis,' New York Gov. Cuomo Gives Halftime Review Of Pandemic Response

In his new book American Crisis, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo describes how his state battled coronavirus after it became an epicenter — and what he'll do differently going forward.

In 'American Crisis,' New York Gov. Cuomo Gives Halftime Review Of Pandemic Response

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Economy

How Have American Billionaires Gotten Richer Despite Pandemic Recession?

Since the pandemic began, many American billionaires have gotten even richer despite one of the country's worst recessions. NPR explores the reasons why and the implications for the future.

How Have American Billionaires Gotten Richer Despite Pandemic Recession?

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Step Aside Election 2000: This Year's Election May Be The Most Litigated Yet

A voter stands by for her ballot as people wait more than four hours for early voting Friday in Fairfax, Va. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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2020 Election: Secure Your Vote

Step Aside Election 2000: This Year's Election May Be The Most Litigated Yet

In 2000, lawyers and election officials endlessly examined and debated butterfly ballots and hanging chads. Now, the legal arguments are more complex and center on the rules governing mail-in voting.

Step Aside Election 2000: This Year's Election May Be The Most Litigated Yet

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Alicia Keys Wants You To Know You're Doing Great

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Music Interviews

Alicia Keys Wants You To Know You're Doing Great

Keys speaks with Audie Cornish about delivering her seventh album, Alicia, during the pandemic, and the strange new resonance of songs written before anyone knew what this year would be like.

Alicia Keys Wants You To Know You're Doing Great

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Elections

Presidential Campaigns Prepare For Potential Election Result Delay

The 2000 election remained undecided for more than a month. NPR discusses how the presidential campaigns are gearing up for potential legal challenges to this year's election results.

Presidential Campaigns Prepare For Potential Election Result Delay

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Often, It's Not What You Say, But 'How You Say It'
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Author Interviews

Often, It's Not What You Say, But 'How You Say It'

Psychology professor Katherine Kinzler's new book looks at how people sound when they talk — and how that affects the way they're perceived. She says even children form biases around language use.

Often, It's Not What You Say, But 'How You Say It'

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Claudia Rankine's 'Just Us' Is A Conversation, Not A Prescription
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Author Interviews

Claudia Rankine's 'Just Us' Is A Conversation, Not A Prescription

In her new collection, Just Us, Claudia Rankine, without telling us what to do, urges us to begin the discussions that might open pathways through this divisive and stuck moment in American history.

Claudia Rankine's 'Just Us' Is A Conversation, Not A Prescription

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'Finish The Fight' Paints A Different Picture Of Women Who Pushed For A Vote

Finish the Fight!: The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote, by Veronica Chambers and the Staff of The New York Times Versify hide caption

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Author Interviews

'Finish The Fight' Paints A Different Picture Of Women Who Pushed For A Vote

The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment offers an opportunity to take a closer look at stories of women of the movement — those we think we already know, and those that have been lost to history.

'Finish The Fight' Paints A Different Picture Of Women Who Pushed For A Vote

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Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80

Rep, John Lewis, who spoke at the 1963 March on Washington, said it was a moral obligation to stand up for his beliefs. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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Politics

Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80

Lewis began his nearly 60-year career in public service leading sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the Jim Crow-era South. He went on to serve in Congress for more than three decades.

Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80

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