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KALW's exclusive broadcasts of the Berkeley Symphony continues on Sunday, April 22 at 4pm. Guest conductor Jayce Ogren leads the ensemble with Sarah…

Palo Alto, Calif., recently hosted a 12-hour bonanza for software developers, artists and families. The "Super Happy Block Party Hackathon" was a marathon for coders to make new software in a short amount of time. It also featured food trucks, music and homemade robots. Corey Takahashi reports.

Titanic the musical, that is. NPR.org's Dana Farrington played a drowning victim as an eight-grader in 2002. The costumes and set were memorable in a good way, she says. But portraying the tragic ordeal was a bit creepy.

There are many choices this holiday season for those in the market to give, or receive, video games. Game editor Brian Ekberg talks with NPR's Renee Montagne about new -- and nonviolent -- games.

KENT WALKER is the oldest son of Sante Kimes, the 66-year old con-artist and convicted killer. Last year Kimes was convicted along with her other son Kenny Kimes of murdering an elderly Manhattan millionaires. The two have also been connected to the deaths or disappearances of three other wealthy people. Sante Kimes has been dubed the "Dragon Lady." Her other crimes include shoplifting, arson, and slavery. KENT WALKER's book is "Son of a Grifter" (written with Mark Schone, published by William Morrow).

The University of Kentucky defeated the University of Kansas 67-59 in the men's basketball final in New Orleans. It's the Wildcats' first title since 1998 and the first ever for head coach John Calipari. Led by tournament MVP Anthony Davis and other young stars, Kentucky dominated the tournament.

93rd Day of 2012 / 273 Remaining79 Days Until Summer BeginsSunrise:6:53Sunset:7:3512 Hr 42 MinMoon Rise:3:20pmMoon Set:4:05amMoon’s Phase: 79 %The Next…

Davenport claims the distinction of being home to America's largest sitting zither orchestra. This homegrown music scene revolves around the city's German-American community, as well as a tradition of hausmusik its ancestors brought to this country.

The national championship game in men's college basketball is set. The Jayhawks beat Ohio State in a close one and Kentucky got past Louisville.

: Artistic Director MAURICE LEVINE. For 26 years he has been director of the 92nd Y's "Lyrics & Lyricist" series. It spotlights American lyricists and composers like Alan Jay lerner, Stephen Sondheim, and Dorothy Fields. The series has consistantly been a sell-out. LEVINE has also served as musical director/conductor/vocal arranger for Broadway shows and produced for television. Many of the "Lyrics & Lyricists" programs are available on CD, including "An Evening with Johnny Mercer" also Sheldon Harnick, Alan Jay Lerner, Sammy Kahn, and Kander and Ebb. (On the DRG label).

Growing awareness about PTSD has had a downside, namely that civilians now assume veterans are likely to have psychological issues. Yet while in the military, many say they feel pressure to hide their problems. The recent mass shooting in Afghanistan has fueled misconceptions and further complicated efforts to treat PTSD.

Murdoch's Scandal, a new Frontline documentary, examines allegations of phone hacking and bribery that brought down Rupert Murdoch's tabloid News of the World. Criminal and parliamentary investigations are now underway in the U.K., and dozens of journalists and top executives have been arrested.