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Writer Greg O'Brien and his daughter, Colleen, play with Adeline, Greg's 8-month-old granddaughter. Eight years ago, Greg was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Starts To Steal The Joy Of Being A Grandfather

When Greg O'Brien found out he'd be a grandfather, he was excited. He was also sad. His granddaughter, he knew, would never know the real him.

Cars wait in line to cross from Mexico into the United States on May 2 in Tijuana, Mexico. The U.S. government says approximately 50,000 vehicles cross between Tijuana and San Diego every day.

For Some Students, Getting An Education Means Crossing The Border

There are hundreds of kids who are U.S. citizens but live in Mexico. Every day they walk across the border to go to school in California.

Capitol Hill To Undergo Changing Of The Guard With New Poet Laureate

The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith has been named the newest poet laureate by the Library of Congress. She talks about the challenges of the job ahead.

Yoko Ono Joins John Lennon With Credit Line For Writing 'Imagine'

The song "Imagine" is an international anthem of peace and, well, imagination. Until this week, John Lennon had sole credit for writing the song, but in his lifetime, Lennon wanted that changed.

What Happens After Mistrial Declared In Bill Cosby's Criminal Case?

The judge in the high profile sexual assault case of comedian Bill Cosby has declared a mistrial. What happens next?

People arrive for the opening night of Shakespeare in the Park's production of Julius Caesar at Central Park's Delacorte Theater on June 12 in New York.

Julius Caesar Production Closes, But Debate Over Art And Politics Likely to Rage On

A production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar has drawn the ire of conservatives for its depiction of President Trump as the ill-fated Roman politician.

German forces Bundeswehr officers enter the German Defense Ministry prior to a meeting between Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen and about 100 top officers in Berlin last month. The meeting was about the arrest of an army officer on suspicion that he was part of a small group planning a far-right attack.

After Arrests, Germany Confronts Issue Of Far-Right Extremism In Its Military

The arrests in April of two army officers accused of plotting assassinations have raised serious questions about the extent to which far-right and neo-Nazi sympathizers are present in the military.

Iraqi forces advance towards Mosul's Old City on Sunday, an offensive to retake the last district in the city still held by the Islamic State. Military commanders say the assault began at dawn after overnight airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition.

Iraqi Forces Launch Assault On Last Remaining ISIS Stronghold In Mosul

About three years ago, the Islamic State was proclaimed at the Grand Mosque in Mosul's Old City. Now, Iraqi troops have opened what they hope will be a final assault to reclaim the populous area.

A heavy police presence guarded supporters of LGBT rights at the gay pride parade in Kiev on Sunday. In previous years, violence has broken out between pride supporters and far-right protesters.

Organizer Says Pride Parade In Kiev More Of A 'Celebration' This Year

In the Ukranian capital Kiev's pride parade Sunday, a heavy police presence protected the marchers suppporting LGBT rights. In previous years the event has often been marred by violence.

Go ahead and serve your dinner guests carrots, but just don't call them carrots.

NPR News Nuggets: A Name Game, Curry Fever & A Hand Sign Battle

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

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