Pope Francis issues a papal declaration that allows blessings for same-sex unions; many families turn to melatonin supplements to help kids sleep, but some experts have concerns; and a trip to a reindeer farm. Plus, a miraculous tornado survival, Daniel Suhr on events before Israel’s war for independence, and the Tuesday morning news

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