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In the slums of India, one woman is trying to help the children of prostitutes avoid repeating that life. By providing care, food and education, these children are being given keys to a better life.

Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, head of the secretive National Security Agency and Cyber Command, is promising more aggressive cybermeasures against rivals. And he's talking about it — at least a little.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about whether lawmakers are getting any closer to landing a bipartisan deal on infrastructure, and other agenda items.

A clear majority favors the government taking "a major role" in fighting terrorism, and Republicans are much more likely to say they're angry with the government, according to Pew Research Center.

U.S. and Chinese educators are trying to create more opportunities for American minority students to study in China, which has grown increasingly aware of the importance of diversity in U.S. culture.

Gizmodo reporters Kashmir Hill and Surya Mattu talk about their recent experiment in which Kashmir lived in a smart home — complete with connected bed, coffee maker, toys and more — and Mattu tracked the data being sent from all of those devices.

High school students in Iowa might have to take one more exam before receiving their diplomas — a civic test. It's the same test administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to those looking to become U.S. citizens. That's part of a new bill introduced in the Iowa legislature. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Rep. Walt Rogers, R-Iowa, about his bill.

A toxic-chemical expert told a group in Fairbanks Monday that perflourinated compounds that have contaminated groundwater around some Fairbanks and…

Parks systems are waiving fees to encourage people to skip the shopping and instead venture into nature. Here, 10 tips for safely enjoying wintry fun.

In the wake of allegations against Harvey Weinstein, several celebrities have shared their own experiences of abuse, including men. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist and author Helen Benedict about male victims of sexual abuse.