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Baltimore Police Officer Found Not Guilty In Freddie Gray Case

Officer Edward Nero had faced multiple misdemeanors in connection with the arrest and subsequent death of Gray in April 2015.

Feeling 'Invisible' — How Mental Illness Often Goes Unnoticed In The Classroom

At least one in five young people in the U.S. exhibit signs or symptoms of mental illness. For students who suffer through it, it often feels like nobody at school is willing or able to understand.
The Kojo Nnamdi Show

Steve Case On D.C.'s Role In Tech's "Third Wave"

The co-founder of AOL and longtime resident of the Washington region shares his vision for the future of tech.
The Diane Rehm Show

Mary Chapin Carpenter On Her Fourteenth Album, "The Things That We Are Made Of"

Mary Chapin Carpenter joins Diane to talk about her new album, the "artistic insight of middle age", and rewriting her life story in new ways.

Do Women Need Periods?

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Long-lasting hormone contraceptives are now the most recommended form of birth control for young women. And many women say the fact that they can reduce or eliminate periods is a big plus.

Evolution Or Expediency? Clinton's Changing Positions Over A Long Career

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Her positions on issues from trade to same-sex marriage have changed. Critics say it's often because of political expediency, while supporters insist she learns and adapts to new circumstances.

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