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March 8, 2016 11:30 AM

Yes, you can still teach kids to love books

It can be hard to get teens to read, especially with so much technology competing for their attention. A new book looks at ways teachers can help young people find books (and find themselves).

by Byrd Pinkerton

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March 8, 2016 9:50 AM

The woman who read one book from every country in the world

Ann Morgan gave herself a lofty goal: Read one book from 196 different countries in one year. See her complete reading list.

by Tracy Mumford

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March 7, 2016 1:08 PM

Supreme Court denies Apple's appeal on e-books, triggering millions in payments

Apple must now pay $400 million to e-book purchasers. The case's roots date back at least six years, when Apple sold its first iPad models and sought to compete with books giant Amazon.

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March 7, 2016 1:00 PM

What single women want from the presidential election

What role will single women play in the upcoming election? What issues are most critical for this demographic? Rebecca Traister, author of "All the Single Ladies," shares her perspective.

by MPR News Staff