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December 9, 2015 11:58 AM

What Japan can teach the U.S. about women in the workplace

As Americans face ever-increasing rates for child care, can the U.S. learn lessons from Japan about a creative way to bolster the economy?

by Chris Farrell

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December 8, 2015 12:00 AM

What caused the comet that killed the dinosaurs?

Lisa Randall, a particle physicist and bestselling author, tackles this cataclysmic question in her new book, "Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs."

by MPR News Staff

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December 7, 2015 2:53 PM

George Saunders: Edginess is easy, hopeful is harder

The modern master of the short story discusses his writing and revision process.

by MPR News Staff

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December 7, 2015 1:22 PM

What spurs mass shootings?

Is it the personality type of shooters? Is it easy access to firearms? Is it the rise of violent rhetoric? Three experts speak to factors behind recent acts of violence.

by MPR News Staff

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December 7, 2015 9:30 AM

Kerri Miller's top reads of 2015

MPR News host Kerri Miller shares three books that would make great gifts this year.

by Kerri Miller

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December 4, 2015 3:14 PM

The Pacific Ocean's rich history of surfboards, empires and atomic bombs

"The ocean has been used as a playground for atomic scientists," said Simon Winchester. His new book documents the modern history of the Pacific waters and the countries they touch.

by MPR News Staff

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December 4, 2015 12:00 AM

Friday Roundtable: Lessons after police shootings from across the country

MPR News host Kerri Miller sat down with people from three communities -- Baltimore; North Charleston, S.C.; and Oakland, Calif. -- where recent police killings that to protests. What lessons can they share with Minneapolis?

by Cody Nelson

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December 2, 2015 3:35 PM

2015 movies: What to see, what's still coming

Ken Turan, a film critic for the Los Angeles Times, joined MPR News' Kerri Miller and Cube Critics' Stephanie Curtis to talk about what's a hit and what's ahead.

by MPR News Staff

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December 2, 2015 11:31 AM

Study: Americans' trust in government at historic lows

According to a recent Pew study, only 19 percent say they trust the government most of the time.

by MPR News Staff

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December 1, 2015 10:45 AM

Best books to give (and get): Young adult picks

Supernatural still reigns supreme, but this year's mix of young adult novels has plenty of heart, history and real-life drama to read and read again.

by Tracy Mumford

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