Letters: What Works And Queenan On Just One Joke

Listeners flooded the TOTN inbox in response to our 'What Works' segment, looking for solutions to everyday problems, such as rotten commute times and poison ivy. Also, Joe Queenan denied our request for just one joke, then went on to — hilariously — explain why.

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Gates Remembers ‘Prince’ John Hope Franklin

In an essay for the Root, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. thanks the late historian John Hope Franklin. Franklin wrote the seminal text From Slavery to Freedom. Though Franklin objected to the segregation of 'black studies,' Gates believes the field would not exist without his work.

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Why Did You Opt For An International Adoption?

Americans adopt thousands of children from other countries every year. The process can be tricky, and would-be adoptive parents often face the question "Why not adopt an American kid?" If you've adopted internationally, or are considering it, tell us about it.

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From Alfie To Alfred And Onward: Michael Caine

In the film Is There Anybody There? Sir Michael Caine plays a retired magician navigating the beginning stages of dementia. In his more than 40 year career thus far, he has made more than 100 films and won two Academy Awards.

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Obama To Loosen Restrictions On Travel To Cuba

White House officials have indicated President Obama will announce policy changes that would allow Cuban-Americans to send unlimited money back to family members, and travel freely to the island. Also, Congress is debating bills that would allow all Americans to go to Cuba.

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