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In the 1995 film Jumanji, Williams was a man who had been trapped for decades in a magical board game. The film topped $100 million at the box office.

Robin Williams: A Supreme Talent Who Was Always On

Williams was a dervish of comedy — tossing off one-liners, biting asides and sidesplitting routines in a blizzard of accents, attitudes and goodhearted energy. He died Monday at 63.

Great Teachers: We Had Our Say, Now It's Your Turn

From social media, comments on the blog and email — here are a few stories of your great teachers.

Sonia Vasquez with her daughter, Tina, during a recent visit with StoryCorps in New York City.

Growing Up Broke Strengthened Daughter's Bond With Working Mom

A mother talks to her daughter about how hard it was to make ends meet raising a child alone in the '90s, through the good times and the bad.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey speaks during the graduation ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., on May 23. In an interview with NPR, he says he's not surprised by the slow going against the Islamic State, predicting it will be a "long campaign."

Gen. Martin Dempsey On Iraq: A Fight That Will Take 'Multiple Years'

The Joint Chiefs chairman has been deeply involved in Iraq for more than a decade. In an NPR interview, he says he's not surprised by the slow going against ISIS, calling it a "long campaign."

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, wearing sunglasses to protect an injured eye. His announced retirement should set off a scramble to replace him.

With Reid Out, Republicans See An Opportunity

Democrats argue the top Senate leader's retirement might be a good thing. But it's going to set off a scramble to replace him in one of the most hotly contested races in 2016.

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy unveiled his budget to the legislature last February, but the year's expenditures were greater than income. Connecticut's leaders voted to cut hospital funding to help close the gap.

Connecticut Governor Targets Hospital Funds To Close Budget Gap

When Gov. Dannel Malloy pushed to tax hospitals in 2012, he said the money would come back to the institutions through state funding. Now he's reneging, and the hospitals are threatening a lawsuit.

It's the time of year when seniors make choices about Medicare coverage that can affect how much they'll pay for medicines.

The Right Medicare Drug Plan Can Help Control Price Shocks

Drug plans offered by private insurers under Medicare change from year to year. It pays to check around for the best deal during open enrollment season.

The Right Medicare Drug Plan Can Help Control Price Shocks

Drug plans offered by private insurers under Medicare change from year to year. It pays to check around for the best deal during open enrollment season.

Doctors don't always suggest that pregnant women get flu shots, which may account for the relatively low vaccination rates.

When Pregnant Women Get Flu Shots, Babies Are Healthier

Babies are much less likely to get the flu in their first months of life if mom got a flu shot while she was pregnant, a study finds. Yet most expectant mothers don't get immunized.

A doula is trained to provide advice and support for women through pregnancy and childbirth.

Doula Support For Pregnant Women Could Improve Care, Reduce Costs

Doulas provide emotional support for a woman through pregnancy and childbirth. A study finds that women with doulas are less likely to have cesarean or preterm births.

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