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  • Americans Rebuilding Wealth, Slowly And Unevenly
    Households' net worth rose 2.1 percent last quarter -- the four straight quarterly gain. Yet tumbling stock prices have reduced their wealth since then. Some economists say Americans' net worth may now be down slightly for the year. That helps explain why many say it will at least 2012 or 2013 before Americans' wealth returns to pre-recession levels.
  • Tyler Scorza, 7, had his tonsils removed last year to help with his snoring. We have the story on this week's podcast.
    Say Aaa! Then Zzz: Tonsillectomy Helps Kids Sleep
    Enlarged tonsils (and adenoids) are usually to blame when children have trouble breathing during sleep. So doctors are recommending tonsillectomy as a way to open up kids' blocked airways.
  • Rick King, who was assistant fire chief of Shanksville, Pa., on Sept. 11, 2001, stands near a cross made from steel from the World Trade Center, outside the fire station in Shanksville on July 14. He was one of nine people to tell NPR what Sept. 10 was like, the day before the horrible events of Sept. 11.
    The Day Before America Was Interrupted: Nine People Recall Sept. 10, 2001
    When Americans are asked what Sept. 10, 2001, was like, many call that Monday "normal" or "ordinary." That all changed on Sept. 11. Nine individuals share their serendipitous experiences, near misses or devastating turn of events from the day before America was interrupted.
  • People walk through the afternoon snow in Manhattan's Union Square December 26, 2010 in New York City. A winter storm is pounding the East Coast of the United States and is expected to deliver a foot of snow for New York City and New England while snarling post-Christmas travel.
    Snowstorm Coats East, Stranding Travelers
    A winter storm made travel torturous in the Northeast on Sunday, dumping a thick layer of snow that stranded thousands of airline, train and bus passengers and made motorists think twice about hitting after-Christmas sales.
  • 16th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival: Film Highlights
    Amor, Dolor, Y Viceversa (Love, Pain and Vice Versa)
  • A hand rests on the keys of a laptop keyboard.
    Protecting Privacy in the Electronic Age
    How do we manage information and privacy in the electronic age? As part of our monthly segment on ethics in science and technology, we'll explore how our information is tracked, used and protected.
  • Futurists Reflect On The End Of A Decade
    What are the most significant things that have happened over the last decade? Did the 2000s live up to our expectations? And, what are the predictions for the next decade? We speak to a futurist and an expert on computer science about the 2000s and beyond.
  • 16th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival: Film Highlights
    The 16th San Diego Latino Film Festival kicked off last night with films, music, and a gala party. Now we can get down to the business of seeing films. Here are a few suggestions for what you might want to seek out and mini-reviews of some of the films that I had a chance to screen in advance. All films are at the UltraStar Mission Valley Theaters at Hazard Center.
  • Uncommon Baby Names a Growing Trend Throughout America
    What's up will all these celebrities giving their babies unusual names like Apple, Shiloh, or Bronx Mowgli? Well, it's not just a celebrity fad. We speak to psychology professor Jean Twenge about her research into the growing trend of uncommon baby names in America.
  • Poverty & Recession in San Diego
    Envision San Diego & KPBS Special Report
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