Today's Article: Judge Orders Mother to Avoid More Pregnancies
From: CNN
Readability Score: 12.2
The mother...had already been stripped of custody of her four children.
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Today's Alternate Article: Mall Walker Turns 100
Readability Score: 8.6
Today's Article: Inspiring America: Chicago Program Helps Steer Young Men Away From Violence
From: NBC News
Readability Score: 11.3
The "Becoming A Man" program, or BAM, is a social and emotional learning program for at-risk male students
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Today's Alternate Article: 64-Year-Old Man Learns to Read
Readability Score: 7.9
Today's Article: Retailers Blame Soda Tax; Mayor Kenney Responds With Harsh Words
From: CBS News Local
Readability Score: 11.2
Philadelphia shoppers have been finding steep surcharges on grocery bills since the sweetened beverage tax kicked in...
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Today's Alternate Article: 98-Year-Old Poster Child for Yoga and Wellness
Readability Score: 9.3
Today's Article: Talking Toys Could Be Spying on Your Children
From: AOL
Readability Score: 15.4
The talking doll "My Friend Cayla" is doing way more than just entertaining children — it's also recording their conversations.
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Today's Alternate Article: 80-Year-Old Twins Complete Appalachian Trail
Readability Score: 7.8
Today's Article: Washington Prisons To Cease Calling Inmates 'Offenders'
From: NW News Network
Readability Score: 12.8
Washington prison inmates will no longer be called “offenders.” The Secretary of Corrections made that announcement in an all-staff message Tuesday.
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Today's Alternate Article: Twin Is Older Than His Brother, Despite Being Born Later
Readability Score: 6.9
