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December 23, 2015 11:28 AM

Ho, ho, hold the stress: Dealing with the dark side of December

The holidays are rarely the picture-perfect season that pop culture presents. Two experts weigh in with tips for dealing with the season's stresses.

by MPR News Staff

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December 22, 2015 12:15 PM

How good is your grammar? A grammar guru shares her tips and tricks

Mary Norris, a longtime proofreader at The New Yorker, shares the most common grammar missteps and how to avoid them.

by Tracy Mumford

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December 21, 2015 12:48 PM

The best children's books to give this year

Find the perfect read for the littlest bookworms on your list.

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December 16, 2015 11:59 AM

Inside the presidency of George H.W. Bush

Jon Meacham's new biography of the 41st president draws on diaries that Bush recorded during his time in office.

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December 16, 2015 10:18 AM

How should the media cover mass shootings?

How should the media cover mass shootings and does the press have an obligation weigh social and moral pressures in addition to reporting the facts?

by Madelyn Mahon

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December 15, 2015 1:45 PM

Christmas carols: The good and the bad

'Tis the season for Christmas tunes. Philip Brunelle leads the singers of VocalEssence in some of the best, worst and lesser-known songs of the season.

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December 14, 2015 3:21 PM

What's it like to be Muslim in America?

The number of reported incidents targeting American Muslims is rising, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations. What does that mean for people's everyday lives?

by MPR News Staff

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December 11, 2015 2:16 PM

Authors pick their most meaningful reads of 2015

Authors George Saunders, Amy Quan Barry and Carrie Mesrobian share the books that stuck with them this year.

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December 10, 2015 2:16 PM

What happens when candidates lie?

So far, every candidate has shared a falsehood or two. But are there consequences?

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December 9, 2015 1:47 PM

The best books of 2015

Avid readers, critics and listeners share the best books they read this year, along with a few favorites from the past.

by Tracy Mumford

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