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A teen was murdered in 1985. A new book tracks the case through a broken legal system5 hrs

Catch the Devil by journalist Pamela Colloff highlights the potentially fatal consequences of a system more concerned with securing convictions than determining the truth and delivering justice.

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Harriet Clark's novel 'The Hill' draws on her 37 years visiting her mom in prison1 day

Clark was a baby in 1981 when her mother, a member of a radical left-wing group, acted as a getaway driver in the robbery of a Brink's truck. Her new novel is based on the years that followed.

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So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills1 day

Real Skills for Real Life: A DBT Guide to Navigating Stress, Emotions, and Relationships.'/>

A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.

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