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Tuesday

'Escape Rooms' Challenge Players To Solve Puzzles To Get Out

The "castle room" was the first room opened by Maze Rooms in Los Angeles. Noah Nelson/Youth Radio hide caption

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'Escape Rooms' Challenge Players To Solve Puzzles To Get Out

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They're part-puzzle, part-team building exercise, part-fantasy — and they have friends paying to get trapped in a room together. They have been popping up in cities around the country.

'Escape Rooms' Challenge Players To Solve Puzzles To Get Out

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Monday

A Florida Family Moves Forward After Struggling With Addiction

Battles with addiction can rattle or wreck a family. Shenika Morrison, a youth reporter from WLRN in Miami, explores what getting past drug, alcohol and tobacco addiction means for her family.

A Florida Family Moves Forward After Struggling With Addiction

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Wednesday

A Young Girl Confronts Feelings Of Guilt After The Death Of Her Brother

The loss of a sibling can be devastating, particularly for kids. WLRN youth radio reporter Precious Gause brings us the story of her own experience, and how it affected her relationship with her mother.

A Young Girl Confronts Feelings Of Guilt After The Death Of Her Brother

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Thursday

When Deciding To Live Means Avoiding Guns

People who have easy access to firearms are about three times more likely to kill themselves than people who don't have access to guns, a recent study from the University of California, San Francisco indicates. iStockphoto hide caption

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When Deciding To Live Means Avoiding Guns

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When a 23-year-old who has tried to kill himself visits family, he must mentally prepare to resist hurting himself with their guns, he says. Gun access can make suicidal impulses harder to fend off.

When Deciding To Live Means Avoiding Guns

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Friday

Virtual Summer Camp Uses 'Minecraft' To Teach Digital Skills

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While some kids go to summer camp, others opt for a virtual camp. It uses the Minecraft video game to teach engineering skills, basic coding and how to be a good citizen in the digital landscape.

Virtual Summer Camp Uses 'Minecraft' To Teach Digital Skills

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Thursday

At One Juvenile Hall, Too Few Staff Has A Big Impact

A young man peers out a window in a holding cell after arriving at the intake unit at Alameda County Juvenile Hall. Brett Myers/Youth Radio hide caption

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At One Juvenile Hall, Too Few Staff Has A Big Impact

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A juvenile hall in San Leandro, Calif., is a so-called model facility, but it faces major challenges. A staffing shortage means, says a supervisor, "kids don't always get the services they should."

At One Juvenile Hall, Too Few Staff Has A Big Impact

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Wednesday

Probation With A Therapeutic Approach Keeps Kids Out Of Juvenile Hall

In some places in the U.S., many kids end up in juvenile hall because of minor probation violations. But in Wayne County, Mich., the system has reduced rates through a therapeutic approach.

Probation With A Therapeutic Approach Keeps Kids Out Of Juvenile Hall

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Meant To Keep Youths Out Of Detention, Probation Often Leads Them There

Brian Hopson, assistant superintendent at Alameda County Juvenile Hall, stands in one of its many empty units. The 360-bed facility was full when it opened eight years ago, but is now at half capacity. Brett Myers/Youth Radio hide caption

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Meant To Keep Youths Out Of Detention, Probation Often Leads Them There

Nationwide, juvenile incarceration has dropped by half since 1999 — but the probations that have replaced it hold teens to sometimes subjective standards and often include electronic monitoring.

Meant To Keep Youths Out Of Detention, Probation Often Leads Them There

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Wednesday

Golden State Warriors Fans Rejoice Over Team's First Win In 40 Years

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday night in the NBA Finals. It was the team's first championship in 40 years and Oakland, where the Warriors call home, was buzzing before and after the team clinched the title. Youth Radio's Denise Tejada was there and has this story.

Golden State Warriors Fans Rejoice Over Team's First Win In 40 Years

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Tuesday

Tuesday

Young Baltimore Native: 'This Is the Civil Rights Movement Of My Generation'

Laurell Glenn lives in West Baltimore and has been watching the events in her city closely, with mixed feelings. She has ties to both police and protesters.

Young Baltimore Native: 'This Is the Civil Rights Movement Of My Generation'

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Teens Say California Drought Makes Tap Water Taste Funky

After teens noticed a change in the tap water in Oakland due to the California drought, 17-year-old Amber Lee took a tap vs. bottled water taste test in Youth Radio's studios. Jenny Bolario/Youth Radio hide caption

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Teens Say California Drought Makes Tap Water Taste Funky

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A firsthand look at how the historic drought is affecting local teens' quest to quench their thirst.

Teens Say California Drought Makes Tap Water Taste Funky

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Monday

As Emojis Spread Beyond Texts, Many Remain [Confounded Face] [Interrobang]

Comedian Aziz Ansari became a pioneer of emoji language use in 2011, when he transcribed the hit Jay-Z and Kanye West song, "Ni**as In Paris." azizisbored.tumblr.com hide caption

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As Emojis Spread Beyond Texts, Many Remain [Confounded Face] [Interrobang]

There's a growing tendency to bring the tiny hieroglyphs off phones, but not everyone is fluent. New takes on emoji integration suggest misunderstanding may be remedied with universal translation.

As Emojis Spread Beyond Texts, Many Remain [Confounded Face] [Interrobang]

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Friday

Comic Book Publishers Struggle To Attract New Generation Of Readers

The comic book industry is facing challenges to create characters that are diverse enough to appeal to a younger demographic.

Comic Book Publishers Struggle To Attract New Generation Of Readers

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Tuesday

The Risky Boom In Carefree Social Payment Apps

Apps like Venmo promise easy, carefree money transfers between friends. Noah Nelson/Youth Radio hide caption

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The Risky Boom In Carefree Social Payment Apps

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Lots of young adults are using apps like Venmo to settle all kinds of debts. As the apps get more popular, they've become targets for scammers and hackers. But that hasn't seemed to scare away users.

The Risky Boom In Carefree Social Payment Apps

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