Jan 8th, 2009 · The nanny allegedly dropped kids off at an unlicensed daycare center, rather than care for them herself. "I needed a break," she says. The parents of an autistic boy are trying to come to terms with what this means for their son's development.
Jan 4th, 2009 · Two dozen boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 11 are halfway through a year-long tour, in which they'll perform more than 200 shows across the U.S. When they're done, they'll head back to some of the poorest countries in Africa — and a new life. The African Children's Choir aims to rescue poverty-stricken kids by harnessing the power of song.
Jan 1st, 2009 · Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the 1959 revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power. Luis Rumbaut recalls his experience as a 9-year-old boy when Castro's army took control of Cuba. And a former journalist talks about reporting from Havana during the revolution.
Dec 30th, 2008 · National homicide rates have remained relatively stable in recent years, with the exception of one group: black teenaged boys. A new report by Northeastern University shows that 54 percent of gun violence victims are black males between the ages of 14 and 17. Criminology professor James Alan Fox authored the study and explains why the numbers are so high.
Dec 29th, 2008 · It's quite a story: A boy and a girl meet through the fence at a Holocaust concentration camp, reunite on Cooney Island years later, and marry. Author Herman Rosenblat called his book, Angel At the Fence, a memoir but it's mostly lies.
Dec 25th, 2008 · The jazz musician's new album is a departure from his usual style. But bassist Hadin grew up performing on his family's country music radio show. In Rambling Boy, Haden's family performs with him, including his son-in-law and actor Jack Black. Also making appearances are country music singers Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and Roseanne Cash, as well as Elvis Costello, Bruce Hornsby, and Pat Metheny.
Dec 23rd, 2008 · Though Haden is best known for his jazz explorations, his latest effort, Rambling Boy, straddles Americana, folk and country. It's a return to his musical roots that brims with nostalgia for his days growing up in the American heartland. Hear a session from WXPN.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · Michael Turner, one of about 90 boys abused by Father Louis Miller, a priest in the Archdiocese of Louisville in the 1960s, is hoping to bring his case to trial — against The Vatican. If successful, it could be the first case against the Holy See, which normally enjoys sovereign immunity.