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All Tech Considered Facebook Makes Us Sadder And Less Satisfied, Study Finds Researchers from the University of Michigan find that while Facebook provides an invaluable resource for social connection, it actually undermines well-being. Read this story The Record Marian McPartland, 'Piano Jazz' Host, Has Died As the host of a weekly public radio program pairing conversation and duet performances, McPartland brought many jazz greats to an audience of millions. For more than 40 years, she offered an intimate perspective on the elusive topic of improvisation. Read this story The Two-Way School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons "I'm not the hero. I was terrified," says Antoinette Tuff. A gunman had walked into an elementary school near Atlanta with an assault rifle and other weapons. Tuff says she spent about an hour with him, telling him about her life. Eventually, he put down his guns and surrendered. Read this story Krulwich Wonders... 'Why This Compulsion To Run Long Distances?' A Runner's Beautiful Confession Runners often ask themselves, "Why am I doing this? Why do I want to make myself hurt so?" With help from the webcomic The Oatmeal, we might have an answer. Read this story First Listen First Listen: Bob Dylan, Highlights From 'Another Self Portrait (1969-1971)' Subtitled The Bootleg Series Vol. 10, a new archival set revisits one of Dylan's key transitional phases, when he was running from his own burdensome greatness and jumping into the great scrap heap of American musical tradition. Hear 15 songs from the new box set. Read this story

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