
All Things Considered
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The Boston Marathon marks 50 years since it first included wheelchair athletes
by Craig LeMoult
The Boston Marathon marks the anniversary of an important tradition. It was a half-century ago that Boston became the first major marathon to include a division for wheelchair athletes.
Can Congress Figure Out How To Rescue The Post Office?
by Brian Naylor
The U.S. Postal Service lost some $16 billion last year and continues to bleed red ink. Congress has been unable to agree on a plan to turn things around. The latest proposal would allow the post office to end Saturday delivery in a year, and enable it to ship wine and beer.
Common Core Curriculum Brings Big Shifts To Math Instruction
by Cory Turner
With the implementation of the new Common Core standards, parents across the country will notice a few changes in their kids' math homework.