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The Syrian government's crackdown against dissenters continues, and Western journalists were killed on Wednesday as forces shelled the city of Homs. Meanwhile in Libya, reports of torture are surfacing, and the interim government is struggling to control armed militias. Host Michel Martin talks with Al-Jazeera Washington Bureau Chief Abderrahim Foukara.

Reality TV shows have gotten big ratings over the past few years — and the crazier they are, the more popular. Some people say it's just harmless entertainment, but critics say the on-screen fighting and confrontations have disturbing effects on young women.

Many people have been eagerly anticipating the release of the Apple iPhone 5. Meanwhile other companies have been releasing new smart phones to compete with Apple. Host Michel Martin gets the latest on phone technology and the hottest tech from digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong.

Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Sandy Visits Times Square; Yes, Virginia, The Election Is Almost Over; Mickey Strikes Back!

Tensions are heating up between Syria and Turkey, as rebels and regime troops continue to battle it out. Host Michel Martin discusses whether the conflict can spill over with Abderrahim Foukara of Al Jazeera International and Radwan Ziadeh of the Syrian National Council, a coalition of exiles opposing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

The Nelson-Atkins is great, but don't stop there: The Kansas City region has plenty of quirky, specific and straight-up weird museums. From puppetry to dolls and carousels, these exhibits are definitely worth a trip.

ProX, a nonprofit that began as a community movement but is now funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, empowers youth from across the Kansas City region to take part in internships with companies and institutions. There are minimum academic standards so those with less-than-stellar GPA's or behavior records have equal opportunity to the high achieving student.

Find books in every genre, hard to find titles, works by local authors and reading clubs and other events at Kansas City's many indie shops. Ahead of Independent Bookstore Day this April, here are some bookstores around the region to shop at.

What does it take to feel like an American — and to be treated like one? Several communities, including in Kansas City, shared their perspectives on the immigrant experience.

Kansas is one of the worst in the nation when it comes to drug-induced deaths for teens and young adults. Heidi Tomassi’s son is an overdose survivor and she’s sharing their story with Olathe kids in hopes it might change the approach to drug awareness.