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January 6, 2016 12:05 PM

The reality of allowing women in combat roles

Defense Secretary Ash Carter gave the armed services until Jan. 1 to submit plans for opening all combat posts to women. The changes are to be implemented by April 1.

by MPR News Staff

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January 6, 2016 6:00 AM

'Downton Abbey' creator's new book mixes Victorian era with modern tech

Julian Fellowes is pulling a publishing trick from the days of Charles Dickens for his new book, "Belgravia."

by Tracy Mumford

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January 5, 2016 1:40 PM

'What If I Say the Wrong Thing?': How to talk about race

Talking about race can be difficult, but it's necessary, Verna Myers says. "You can't get comfortable without first being uncomfortable."

by MPR News Staff

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January 4, 2016 3:38 PM

Fallows on Obama's foreign policy: A force to be reckoned with

Obama's critics might be right that the president is "all-too-skillful at attaining his ends," James Fallows told MPR News host Kerri Miller.

by MPR News Staff

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January 4, 2016 11:42 AM

The pitfalls of adult sibling relationships

"Remember that we're with our siblings longer than anyone else -- longer than our parents, longer than our children, longer than our partners," author Geoffrey Greif said.

by MPR News Staff

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December 31, 2015 11:20 AM

Why women are losing out in retirement

Many older women are spending their final years in poverty, thanks to decisions their spouses made about retirement savings.

by MPR News Staff

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December 30, 2015 4:38 PM

'Weather Experiment': Predicting the weather once seemed impossible

Peter Moore's new book explores the sailors, scientists and inventors who dared to try and crack the secret of weather forecasting.

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December 30, 2015 10:28 AM

Revise your travel bucket list: Seek experiences, not sites

"A traveler's best compass is curiosity and openness," travel writer Christine Sarkis said. "Sometimes that means ditching the big name attractions."

by MPR News Staff

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December 29, 2015 12:49 PM

The books that inspired 'Star Wars'

George Lucas pulled from pulp novels, comics and a book all about the power of myth.

by Tracy Mumford

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December 28, 2015 12:11 PM

'Firefly Hollow': The children's book that began with a painting

Six years ago, author Alison McGhee received a package of enchanting illustrations in the mail. The artist was Christopher Denise -- and he was in need of a writer.

by MPR News Staff

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