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Tragedy feels all too familiar in these two international dramas

7:00am August 31, 2024

The Mexican drama The Accident and the Swedish series Quicksand offer interesting perspectives on difficult topics. They are also a reminder that justice plays out differently around the world.

'The Dictionary Story' is a kids' book that defies definition

7:00am August 31, 2024

Dictionary wants to bring her pages to life but then a hungry alligator chasing a donut crashes into a queen who slips on some soap and chaos ensues. Can Dictionary put herself back together again?

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In 'Miss Merkel,' Germany's former chancellor is a crime-solving amateur detective

5:01am August 31, 2024

The German crime fiction series, based on novels of the same name, depicts former Chancellor Angela Merkel as an Agatha Christie-style small-town detective who solves crimes out of sheer boredom.

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Grieving the dead is complicated. Here's how you can help someone experiencing loss

5:00am August 31, 2024

by Michel Martin

Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief, tells Morning Edition that grief is complicated but there are simple things someone can do for those going through it.

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An Uber driver became this dad's unsung hero at a time of crisis

5:42pm August 30, 2024

On this week's "My Unsung Hero": Ian Sandler's daughter was at a sleepaway camp, hours away, when he received a call that she was critically ill. An Uber driver helped him in those stressful hours.

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Court orders a new hearing for Adnan Syed in 'Serial' case. Here's what to know

5:10pm August 30, 2024

The Maryland Supreme Court upheld a decision to reinstate Syed's murder conviction and ordered a redo hearing. It comes just two years since Syed was freed from prison.

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Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round

1:23pm August 30, 2024

The final Grand Slam of the year isn't lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, while Naomi Osaka's comeback hopes were dashed.

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Tragedy feels all too familiar in these two international dramas

'The Dictionary Story' is a kids' book that defies definition

In 'Miss Merkel,' Germany's former chancellor is a crime-solving amateur detective

Grieving the dead is complicated. Here's how you can help someone experiencing loss

An Uber driver became this dad's unsung hero at a time of crisis

Court orders a new hearing for Adnan Syed in 'Serial' case. Here's what to know

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Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round