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Teachers and school administrators in Richmond, Calif., dramatically reduced student suspensions by adopting a youth court program and other new approaches to discipline. But critics of the new approach say dropping traditional punishment could compromise school safety.

Join NPR's Planet Moneycrew Wednesday, June 13 at 8PM at 92nd Street Y in New York City as they explain the seemingly inexplicable: the modern economy.

What do a Spanish punk rocker, a Canadian rapper, an Argentine folk/electronica outfit and a boogaloo band have in common? They're all on Alt.Latino this week, ready to make you dance, tremble and quake.

Tulane University has opened a new health center inside the former Ruth’s Chris Steak House on North Broad Street. Up to 1,500 patients can receive care…

Will Hines leads this final round, and determines a grand prize winner. Contestants must be sharp as a tack — or PACT AS A SHARK — for this game involves on-the-spot anagramming.

"Le jeu" is French for "the game" and in this jeu, puzzlemaster John Chaneski lets contestants play around with words that could be French too, as they all start with "le" or "la." Watch out for "la-goon!"

This one might get dramatic. Host Ophira Eisenberg help this game heat up as contestants name the third person in famous love triangles from movies, books, and TV.

The trumpeter and the drummer each bring high-energy bands to the Detroit Jazz Festival.

The interest rate on the 10-year Treasury bond issued last week fell to 1.5 percent. That means, if you bought such a bond and inflation stayed about where it is now, you wouldn't make any money. The rates on Japanese and German debt are even lower.

President Obama is under pressure because of a slowdown in job growth. The Republicans say they're determined to prevent the Bush-era tax cuts from expiring in December. That could bring both sides back to the bargaining table.