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Alexa, Are You Safe For My Kids?

Talking to a device that talks back can be entertaining and educational for children. But psychologists say children can develop relationships with these devices that can be different than adults.

News Brief: Russia Investigations, Puerto Rico's Power, And Catalonia

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In Shelbyville, Tenn., 'Proud To Be White' And 'Hate Is Not The Solution'

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In Shelbyville, Tenn., 'Proud To Be White' And 'Hate Is Not The Solution'

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Southwest Airlines To Offer (Inflict?) Live Music On Select Flights

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Southwest Airlines To Offer (Inflict?) Live Music On Select Flights

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Humility Kamasi Washington

Facebook's Blind Spot: Connecting The World, For Better Or Worse

by Rachel Martin , Aarti Shahani

Facebook's Blind Spot: Connecting The World, For Better Or Worse

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Cliven Bundy And Sons Face A Jury As Federal Trial Opens In Las Vegas

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Cliven Bundy And Sons Face A Jury As Federal Trial Opens In Las Vegas

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Catalans Calling Themselves 'Silent Majority' Protest Independence Effort

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In 'Long Way Down,' The Ghosts Of Gun Violence Chill A Plan For Revenge

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In 'Long Way Down,' The Ghosts Of Gun Violence Chill A Plan For Revenge

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In 'Long Way Down,' The Ghosts Of Gun Violence Chill A Plan For Revenge

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Perpetual Purpose Damu The Fudgemunk

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It's A Big Week For Trump's Tax Overhaul, But Russia Looms

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It's A Big Week For Trump's Tax Overhaul, But Russia Looms

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Business

Harassment Scandals Shine Spotlight On Confidentiality Clauses

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Harassment Scandals Shine Spotlight On Confidentiality Clauses

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World

Kurds' President Says They Were Betrayed As He Resigns After Independence Vote

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Kurds' President Says They Were Betrayed As He Resigns After Independence Vote

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Technology

Amid Privacy Concerns, Mattel Shelved Planned Device For Kids

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Amid Privacy Concerns, Mattel Shelved Planned Device For Kids

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Alexa, Are You Safe For My Kids?

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Alexa, Are You Safe For My Kids?

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Split Stones Lymbyc Systym

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NBA's Kevin Durant Gives Forgetful Reporter A Pass

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The Latest In The Russia Inquiry: Are Indictments Imminent?

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The Latest In The Russia Inquiry: Are Indictments Imminent?

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House Intel Committee's Adam Schiff On Russia Developments

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World

Daughter Of Putin's Former Mentor Announces Presidential Run

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Daughter Of Putin's Former Mentor Announces Presidential Run

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The Future Of The President's Authorization For Use Of Military Force

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With Whitefish Deal Canceled, What's Next For Puerto Rico's Recovery?

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With Whitefish Deal Canceled, What's Next For Puerto Rico's Recovery?

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Paul Manafort Surrenders To Federal Law Enforcement

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Rep. Adam Schiff On Manafort Indictment: 'This Is No Small Fish'

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Among Charges Against Manafort Is 'Conspiracy Against The United States'

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Law

Manafort, Gates Indicted By Mueller Special Investigation

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Manafort, Gates Indicted By Mueller Special Investigation

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