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Danish Filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg Gets Deeply Personal In 'The Commune'

NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews The Commune, a Danish drama about a living arrangement that doesn't turn out the way its organizers expected.

Teens involved in contact sports were more likely to report concussions.

1 In 5 Teens Reports A Concussion Diagnosis

Doctors know that concussions can cause serious health impacts. Research now shows that rates among adolescents, especially those involved in contact sports, may be pretty high.

Karlian Mercado, 7, rests on the rubble that remains of her family's home after Hurricane Maria passed through the area of Hayales de Coamo, Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rican Students, New Student Debt Numbers, College Application Tips And Tools

Plus you'll find two new studies on school choice and kindergarten readiness in our weekly roundup of education news.

No NAFTA Deal Will Be Reached In 2017, Castaneda Speculates

Rachel Martin talks to former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castaneda about the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement, which has become a major irritant in U.S.-Mexico relations.

An Afghan soldier walks at a checkpoint last month on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan.

In Afghanistan, Security Incidents And Civilian Casualties At Record Highs

A new report from a U.S. government watchdog paints a bleak picture of Afghanistan's security and corruption issues, as the U.S. considers sending more troops.

Min Kym is shown at her debut recital at the Serenates D'Estiu Festival in Majorca in July 1992.

Her Violin Stolen, A Prodigy's World Became 'Unstrung'

Min Kym had found her perfect partner in a 1696 Stradivarius — until it was snatched in a London cafe. She comes to terms with the loss in her new memoir, Gone: A Girl, A Violin, A Life Unstrung.

Job seekers chat during an employment event in Dallas last month. Under the new administration, Republicans are starting to see the economy through rose-colored glasses.

Is The Economic Glass Half-Full Or Half-Empty? It Depends

In these hyper-polarized times, even seemingly objective facts like the unemployment rate are often viewed through a partisan lens.

When it comes to millennials, it's likely no surprise that the generation that takes advantage of the Internet the most is also the generation that devotes the most time and money to the $10 billion self-care industry.

The Millennial Obsession With Self-Care

Why are millennials so dedicated to self-care, while their parents are considerably more averse to the phenomenon?

Tomiko Shine holds up a picture of Tamir Rice during a 2014 protest in Washington, D.C. Timothy Loehmann, the police officer who shot and killed the 12-year-old boy, was fired Tuesday for answers he provided on his personal history statement during the hiring process.

Officer Who Killed Tamir Rice Fired For Rule Violations On Job Application

Timothy Loehmann, the Cleveland police officer who shot and killed the 12-year-old in 2014, omitted key details "on his personal history statement." His partner was suspended for 10 days.

The steps of Florence's Basilica of Santa Croce are a popular gathering spot for tourists visiting the historic Italian city.

Paninis Are Pa-nonos: Mayor Of Florence Takes Aim At Tourist Picnicking

The Italian mayor says hosing down the steps to discourage snackers and their litter is "gentler" than levying fines. The city's historic sites, he says, deserve "a little bit of respect."

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