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'It Takes A Lot Of Bravery To Be Kind,' Says Kids' Author Kate DiCamillo

DiCamillo says Raymie Nightingale, the 10-year-old protagonist at the heart of her latest novel, is a lot like she was as a child: "Very introverted, watching, worrying, wondering, but also hopeful."

From Boko Haram Captive To U.S. College Student

Sa'a, a pseudonym she uses for her safety, poses for a photo after an interview with NPR. She was one of more than 250 girls kidnapped in Nigeria by Boko Haram in 2014. Sa'a, 20, escaped by jumping off a moving truck. She began studying at a college in the U.S. in January. Brandon Chew/NPR hide caption

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From Boko Haram Captive To U.S. College Student

From Boko Haram Captive To U.S. College Student

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We Move Lightly Dustin O'Halloran
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A Rare Look Inside The 'Gigafactory' Tesla Hopes Will Revolutionize Energy Use

About 14 percent of the Gigafactory in Nevada has been built so far. At 5.8 million square feet, it will be a building with one of the biggest footprints in the world. Tesla hide caption

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A Rare Look Inside The 'Gigafactory' Tesla Hopes Will Revolutionize Energy Use

A Rare Look Inside The 'Gigafactory' Tesla Hopes Will Revolutionize Energy Use

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Wakin on a Pretty Day Kurt Vile
China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals

A Chinese worker checks part of a car at the production line of France's Renault and China's Dongfeng Group factory in February. Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals

China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals

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Seeking A Warmer Welcome, Gun Factory Moves Down South

A worker assembles a handgun at the new Beretta plant in Gallatin, Tenn. The Italian gun maker has cited Tennessee's support for gun rights in moving its production from its plant in Maryland. Erik Schelzig/AP hide caption

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Seeking A Warmer Welcome, Gun Factory Moves Down South

Seeking A Warmer Welcome, Gun Factory Moves Down South

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