Lauren Silverman

Lauren Silverman appears in the following:

One Wealthy Couple's Mission To Save Marriages, En Masse

Saturday, May 31, 2014

At a church in South Dallas, in one of the poorest parts of town, the room is packed with hundreds of couples. They're sitting, holding hands and staring into each other's eyes.

Their hosts, multi-millionaire couple Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, are on a mission: to save marriages. They're ...

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Softballers Face A Fielder's Choice: When To Wear A Face Mask?

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Softball is among the safest high school sports, but injuries do happen, especially from line drives. One Texas district is making some girls put on face masks before they step on the field.

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Learning A New Skill Works Best To Keep Your Brain Sharp

Monday, May 05, 2014

Brain training has become a multimillion-dollar industry. But if you want to improve your memory, don't waste your time and money on brain games. You'd be better off learning how to quilt.

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Scribes Are Back, Helping Doctors Tackle Electronic Medical Records

Monday, April 21, 2014

In ancient times scribes were used to record everything from prayers to legal transactions. Now they're making a comeback in the doctor's office, easing the transition to electronic medical records.

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From Stick Figures To Portraits, Bush Frees His Inner Rembrandt

Friday, April 04, 2014

Former President George W. Bush worked with many world leaders while in office. Now, he's unveiling 24 portraits he painted of some of them. The exhibit will be at his new presidential library.

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Investors Pool Money Online To Buy Real Estate

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The crowdfunding trend — where people donate money through sites like Kickstarter to back projects — has grown quickly. Now investors are pooling their money online to buy real estate.

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Texas Megachurch At Center Of Measles Outbreak

Sunday, September 01, 2013

Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than a decade ago. But in recent years, the highly infectious disease has cropped up in communities with low vaccination rates, most recently in North Texas.

There, 21 people — the majority of whom have not been immunized — have gotten the ...

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How The Death Of A 12-Year-Old Changed The City Of Dallas

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Forty years ago, thousands of Mexican-Americans in Dallas, Texas came together for a protest at city hall. Four days earlier, a white police officer had shot and killed 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez. The death of Rodriguez sparked a riot. Eventually, it later spurred change that led to political representation and more ...

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At Bush Library, A Chance To Be The Decider-In-Chief

Saturday, April 27, 2013

The Situation Room is one of the most mysterious and important rooms in the White House. It's where Lyndon Johnson made decisions about the Vietnam War; where Bill Clinton learned about the bombing of the USS Cole; and where George W. Bush gave the order to begin the Iraq War.

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Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Leaves Community Hurting but Hopeful

Monday, April 22, 2013

The sense of shock is settling in in West, Texas after last week's fertilizer plant explosion. Lauren Silverman, reporter for KERA in Dallas, Texas, provides an update on how the resi...

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Young Adults With Autism Can Thrive In High-Tech Jobs

Monday, April 22, 2013

The job hunt is complicated enough for most high school and college graduates — and even tougher for the growing number of young people on the autism spectrum. Despite the obstacles that people with autism face trying to find work, there's a natural landing place: the tech industry.

Amelia Schabel ...

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'Where's My AMC?' DISH Network Dispute Drags On

Thursday, September 13, 2012

All of AMC's channels have been cut by satellite provider DISH Network, and viewers of hit shows like Mad Men, Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead are irked. Tiffs between networks and ...

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Meteorite Hunter Scours The Ground For Bits Of Sky

Sunday, March 04, 2012

Every so often, pieces of heaven crash into Earth, and Ruben Garcia is looking for them. Aboard his trusty Jeep, the meteorite hunter rides the Arizona landscape, searching for space rocks with a magnetic golf club.

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The Red Solo Cup: Every Party's Most Popular Guest

Saturday, November 05, 2011

It's not just any party cup; it's the king of the keggers. Born in the '70s, the ubiquitous red Solo cup is the official drinking vessel at barbecues, fairs and college parties across...

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