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READ: Mueller's Letter Expressing Concern About Barr's Summary Of His Report | [
"Three days after Attorney General William Barr sent Congress a four-page summary of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, the special counsel wrote to Barr to voice concerns about that memo. In a letter dated March 27, Mueller told Barr that the Justice Depart... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Muslims On Boston Bombings: We're All Disgusted | [
"Host Michel Martin continues the conversation about how Muslims are responding to the Boston bombings and handling backlash from the events."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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What's Next For The Russian Airliner Investigation? | [
"Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Leila Fadel about the latest on the Russian airliner that went down in Egypt last weekend."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NATO Says It Stands With Turkey In Fight Against ISIS. -- In Libya, Gadhafi's on, Saif Al-Islam, Is Sentenced To Death In Absentia. -- Drawing A Line From The Chinese Stock Market To Your Wallet. And here are more early headlines: Some House Republicans Call For IRS Com... | npr | {
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Decades Later, A Medal Of Honor For Hispanic-American Hero | [
"At the White House on Tuesday, President Obama will award the Medal of Honor to two-dozen soldiers whose service ranged from World War II to the Vietnam War. These soldiers are being commemorated after congress mandated a review to make sure that no one was overlooked because of prejudice. One of them is Santiago ... | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid 2) Michelle Williams: The Fresh Air Interview 3) A Veteran's 'Return' To The Front Lines Of Home"
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Russian Airplane Crash | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with reporter Valeria Korchagina with the <EM>Moscow Times </EM> about the crash this morning of a Russian jet into the Black Sea."
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"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Trump Justice Department Subpoenaed Apple For Info On Former White House Counsel | [
"The Justice Department secretly subpoenaed Apple in February 2018 for account information of then-White House Counsel Don McGahn, as well as his wife, and secured a gag order barring the company from telling them about it, according to a person familiar with the matter. It is unclear what the Justice Department w... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Pritzker Says She's Not Heading To Commerce | [
"In an email to Lynn Sweet, Obama campaign finance chair Penny Pritzker says that -- contrary to rumor -- she is not a candidate for Secretary of Commerce."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Sandwich Monday: The Mother-In-Law from Johnnie's | [
"Today we try a legendary Chicago sandwich: the Mother-In-Law. It's basically a Chicago style hot dog, but instead of the weiner, there's a tamale. Why is it called a mother-in-law? No one seems to know. Ian: It's like a sandwich within a sandwich. Eva: Yeah, it's a play within a play. Mike: If this was A Midsummer... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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A Selection From One Of | [
"A selection from one of the first concert's of the Juilliard String Quartet's 50th anniversary season. The ensemble performs the String Quartet in G, K. 387, by Mozart. (Juilliard School Audio Institute)"
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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U.S. Killing Of Iran's Gen. Soleimani 'Was Unlawful,' U.N. Expert Says | [
"The U.S. killing of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani in January \"was unlawful and arbitrary under international law,\" a U.N. human rights investigator says, calling the drone strike in Baghdad a violation of Iraq's sovereignty. The investigator also says the U.S. has not produced any proof to back its claim th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Saggy Pants: Not A Privilege, But A Right | [
"This week's story to not quite make it out of our editorial meeting... As Britain's parliamentary elections draw to a close, there's been much talk of the little people - of the common man and his right to fight for his basic human rights. Take for example Ellis Drummond, an 18-year-old from London. When he stands... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Budget Battle - Analysis | [
"It's playoff season again, and NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr is settling back to watch the contestants in the annual Battle of the Budget."
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"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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Domestic-Surveillance Subcommittee Members Named | [
"The Senate Intelligence Committee names the seven members who will be briefed on the administration's domestic-surveillance program. The new subcommittee was formed to handle questions about the program's legality. Panel Republicans approved the added oversight in a closed door session Tuesday."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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The Root: Why Obama's Speech Needs To Play It Safe | [
"David Swerdlick is a regular contributor to The Root. After his inaugural address; his first State of the Union; his speeches in Philadelphia, Denver, Springfield and Oslo; and the 2004 Democratic convention speech, during which he proclaimed \"there's not a liberal America and a conservative America; there's the... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Political Junkie: One Day Left in Iowa | [
"Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor, discusses what's at stake with just one day left before the Iowa caucuses. Also, a meeting scheduled to take place in Oklahoma on Saturday is widely interpreted as an effort to generate an independent third-party campaign with New York mayor Michael Bloomberg at the helm. Guests:... | [
"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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Suit Challenges Los Angeles' Smog Control Program | [
"Los Angeles is famous for its smog, and despite decades of effort, the bad air seems to be getting worse in the region. Environmental groups have filed suit against the South Coast Air Quality Management District, claiming that mismanagement of an emissions-trading program has aggravated the problem. Patrick Hirsc... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Unlikely Heroism: Leslie Uggams And Other Mishap Survivors | [
"When NPR's own Trey Graham directed me to this fantastic and quite well-known clip of Leslie Uggams doing her best to perform \"June Is Bustin' Out All Over,\" in spite of forgetting the words or not having the teleprompter or entering a fugue state or whatever happened to her, it seemed kind of mean. And then it ... | [
"Stories: 1) Jon Sarkin: When Brain Injuries Transform Into Art 2) Ernie Kovacs: The King Of Early Television Comedy"
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Billy Bragg And Joe Henry On Mountain Stage | [
"On this treasured Mountain Stage archive performance from 2016, British folk activist Billy Bragg and Grammy-winning artist and producer Joe Henry roll in full-steam ahead with poetic authority, moaning America's canon of railroad blues from times gone by. Though Bragg and Henry had already made multiple separate ... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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A View From China, India On Carbon Dioxide Emissions | [
"In the coming decades, carbon dioxide emissions from China, India and other rapidly developing countries are expected to grow rapidly. China and India have said they won't commit to controlling their carbon dioxide emissions. So how are international concerns about climate change viewed in China and India?"
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Confusion Reigns In Search For Missing Airliner | [
"Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared Saturday. Five days later, there's no word about what happened to it or the 239 people on board. What has emerged, however, is a pattern of contradictory and erroneous information from Malaysian authorities that has angered families of the passengers and irked the country... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ukraine Launches Military Operation Against Separatists. -- Toll Rises From Deadly Car Bomb In Nigerian Capital. And here are more early headlines: Economists Predict Improvement In April Jobless Report. (MarketWatch) South Korean Subway Trains Collide, Injuring Scores.... | npr | {
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In Key Senate Races Like North Dakota's, Money Is Still Pouring In | [
"This story is part of our Senate Tracker series, looking at Senate races across the country ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Check out all of our election coverage. North Dakota Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp raised $12.5 million in October, but it might not be enough to defeat her challenger, Republican Cong... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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The Nation: In Egypt, A President Without Power | [
"Sharif Abdel Kouddous is an independent journalist based in Cairo. He is a Democracy Now! correspondent and a fellow at The Nation Institute. Last week's presidential elections in Egypt were supposed to mark the final step in what has been an arduous transition from military rule to an elected civilian government.... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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First These Kentuckians Couldn't Drink The Water. Now They Can't Afford It | [
"Jasper Davis stoops to tilt a plastic bottle under a drip of water that's trickling from a crack in the mountainside. \"Tastes better than what the city water does,\" he says. \"Way better.\" The spring is innocuous, a mere dribble emerging from a cliff face that was cut out to make room for a four-lane highway. B... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Mothers and Daughters | [
"This program will feature stories and poems that explore the relationship between mothers and daughters: The Unnatural Mother by Charlotte Perkins Gilman; The Sempstress by Colette; Girl by Jamaica Kincaid; Where Is the Water by Jan Shoemaker; and Anne Sexton's poems Pain for a Daughter and Mothers. January 4, 200... | [
"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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A School's Balloon Goes Cross-Country | [
"Gradeschool students in California launched a balloon with a message attached in December to learn about weather patterns. The balloon made it across the country and was found last month in North Carolina. Guest: Gary Nash, fifth-grade teacher, Richland Elementary School in San Marcos, Calif."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Knife Wielding Squirrel Shocks Toronto Woman | [
"Andrea Diamond has seen lots of squirrels in her backyard, but when she saw one wielding a blue paring knife, she had to do a double-take."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Allergies and Asthma | [
"Allergies and Asthma — As many as 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, and 20 million others have asthma. The potential triggers are everywhere - from pollen to peanuts - and the impact can sometimes be deadly. Why have allergy and asthma rates, especially in children, risen so dramatically in recent years?... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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No Confirmation Battle Seen for Gates | [
"A Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled Tuesday for Robert Gates, the nominee to replace Donald Rumsfeld as defense secretary. Democrats plan to ask Gates about his role in Reagan administration's Iran-Contra scandal, but in general they're vowing a \"fair and fresh\" look at a man who has served under six pres... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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A Pass to Ride the Bus for Free | [
"We hear the thoughts and tales — as told by storyteller David Greenberger — of an elderly resident of Erie, Pa., an adventure that began with a free bus pass."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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18,000 Pounds Of Sandbags Weren't Enough To Protect This Houston Home | [
"It took two commercial trucks to deliver the 18,000 pounds of sandbags Kristin Massey deployed to anchor plastic sheeting around her home, but it wasn't enough to stop the massive amount of water brought by Harvey. Massey posted new images of her flooded home Tuesday. \"We did all that we could, but it would never... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- School Stabbing Suspect Was 'Nice Young Boy,' Attorney Says. -- 'Stay With Me, Bud' Mom Told Baby After Mudslide Trapped Them. And here are more early headlines: New Ping Heard In Search For Missing Jet. (Sydney Morning Herald) Ukraine To Protesters: Surrender And You W... | npr | {
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Tinariwen Makes Music a Powerful Weapon | [
"Tinariwen formed in the refugee camps of Libya and Algeria. They've carried instruments and rifles in their lives, and fought for the freedom of their Tuareg people. Their music is a mix of North African blues and at times reggae-influenced. Chris Nickson reviews their CD, <em>Amassakoul</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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Online Shopping Grows in Popularity | [
"NPR's Renee Montagne talks with an online shopping expert about how the industry has grown over the years. Chuck Davis, CEO of BizRate.com, says online shopping is more popular than ever because of its convenience and broad selection."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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'Simpsons' Voice Actor Hank Azaria | [
"Azaria plays a colorful baseball announcer in the IFC comedy series 'Brockmire,' which is now in its 4th and final season. Azaria spoke with 'Fresh Air' about sobriety, his flamboyant character in 'The Birdcage,' and why he doesn't voice the Indian American convenience store owner Apu on 'The Simpsons' anymore.<b... | [
"Stories: 1) Al Jean, Getting Intimate with 'The Simpsons' 2) Cartwright: It's Bearable Being Bart's Likeness"
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Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Questioning Of Ross In Census Lawsuits | [
"Plaintiffs in cases concerning a 2020 census question that asks if census-takers are U.S. citizens had hoped to depose the commerce secretary. The court on Tuesday sided with the Trump administration."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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All Saints Day Brings French Families Together | [
"While Americans spent the Halloween weekend dressing up and dishing out candy, families in France have a different tradition. On All Saints Day they gather at family graves, in a gesture of remembrance. The occasion is usually not somber and melancholy, but more a celebration of family ties."
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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The Democratic Credibility Of The U.S. Has Taken A Hit. Here's How To Fix It. | [
"The assault on the U.S. Capitol is causing much harm to America's image abroad as a promoter of democratic values."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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For Stopping A Pandemic Of Gun Violence, Let's Look To The Flu | [
"It's still summer and school's still out for most people, so it's understandable if you're not thinking about the flu. But we all will be soon. Your pharmacist, your doctor, your boss, maybe even your colleagues — they'll all be pushing you to get that annual flu shot, as well they should. Flu is serious business;... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 'Sliver Of Hope' In Freddie Gray Case, Former Baltimore Police Chief Says. -- Wilding? Ruff Ride? Dog's Road Romp On Tractor Sparks Puns. And here are more early headlines: Senate To Vote Thursday On Attorney General Nominee. (New York Times) Prosecutors Make Case For D... | npr | {
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Senate Finance Chair Reacts To Leak Of How Little America's Wealthiest Pay In Taxes | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., chair of the Finance Committee, about the <em>ProPublica</em> report revealing tax information for the wealthiest Americans."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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President Trump Ends Another Round Of Trade Negotiations With China | [
"President Trump met with the vice premier of China on Friday, capping another round of high-stakes trade negotiations. The countries face a self-imposed deadline next week to strike a deal."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Manuscripts Suggest Jane Austen Had A Great Editor | [
"Can't remember the \"i before e\" rule? Don't worry, neither could Jane Austen. The beloved novelist -- author of Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma -- is known for her polished prose, her careful phrasing and her precise grammar. \"Everything came finished from her pen,\" Austen's... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Georgia Employs High School 'Graduation Coaches' | [
"Every high school in Georgia has a new \"graduation coach.\" The coaches' mission is to identify students at risk of dropping out of school and help them graduate on time. Georgia Public Broadcasting's Susanna Capelouto reports."
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Tres Chic Tres Chicas | [
"Don't let the Spanish name fool you –- only the number and gender hold up in translation. The members of Tres Chicas -- Lynn Blakey, Caitlin Cary and Tonya Lamm -– are not the latest Latin thing, but a trio of female singer-songwriters with impressive alt-country pedigrees. The three have recorded and performed ov... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Farewell to Studio Nine | [
"Some of the most significant sounds of the 20th century emanated from CBS Radio's Studio 9 in New York City and veteran broadcaster Robert Trout remembers them. In this edition of Lost and Found Sound, Trout says that between 1938 and 1964 he presented world events to the nation from that perch high over Manhattan... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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In 'Beside Bowie,' Sideman Mick Ronson Takes The Foreground | [
"A new documentary film celebrates the life of the late guitarist Mick Ronson. Never heard of him? Starting in 1969, he was David Bowie's onstage and in-studio foil, arranger and co-producer. The film, called Beside Bowie, makes the case that Ronson deserves equal credit for Bowie's rise to superstardom — but never... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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1812: The War That Forged A Nation | [
"Guest: Walter R. Borneman, Writer (archive from 10/25/04)"
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"Episode # 1983 Inventing the newspaper in seventeenth-century England."
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Letters: Live Earth, Parrots and Harry Potter | [
"We read letters from our listeners about our coverage of the Live Earth concert, parrots and war veterans, cringe readings in New York, and Harry Potter."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Somebody's Waterloo, Joystick Justice, and Gay Times In New York."
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NPR Bestsellers: Week Of September 11, 2014 | [
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Halliburton, U.S. Reach Settlement In Bribery Probe | [
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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New Year's Day Quake In Oklahoma City Amid Increasing Seismic Activity | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- North Korea's Warnings Bore More Than Alarm Those In South -- Thatcher's Funeral Set For April 17 -- Book News: Margaret Thatcher Authorized A Posthumous Biography -- 3 Things To Know About Louisville's Basketball Championship Other stories making headlines: -- \"Syria Rejects... | npr | {
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Julián Castro Ends His Presidential Bid | [
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Show 232 | College Park, MD | [
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Americans' Lottery Spending: Who Spends Most And Where? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Biden Then And Now: A Look Back At His 2016 Convention Speech | [
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High School Friend Calls 'D.C. Madam' Shy, Serious | [
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Atlantic Ocean Current Slows Down To 1,000-Year Low, Studies Show | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Flint Activist Wins Major Environmental Prize | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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'Finding the Truth in the Words, Sighs and Silences' | [
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"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Preservation of Digital Art Poses Challenges | [
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Giant Sand: Dirt, Dust And A Flash Of Weirdness | [
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"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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Broadway Star Audra McDonald | [
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Russia's Debt Rating Downgraded Over Protests | [
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Will Jobs Report Predict Economy's Future? | [
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Neera Tanden Withdraws As Nominee For Office Of Management And Budget | [
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The success of The Simpsons TV show | [
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"Meadows was a regular on TVs Saturday Night Live for some 9 years. Leon the Ladies Man, a swingin politically incorrect radio love doctor that he played on the show, is featured in the film <EM>The Ladies Man</EM> which is now out on video."
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Music Stars Rock The National Mall For Obama | [
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Photographing White, Blue Or Greenland? | [
"To call James Balog a photographer would be an understatement. He has been a nature photographer for 25 years, published 7 books and won numerous awards, and was the first photographer ever commissioned to create a full plate of stamps for the U.S. Postal Service. More than a photographer, Balog is an explorer ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Cash Shortage Could Stall Horse Races At Saratoga | [
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Chief Justice John Roberts Set To Be At Center Of Impeachment Trial | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Toledo Mayor Seeks Volunteers For City Services | [
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Make It A Techy Christmas | [
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More Bad News from the Housing Sector | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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NPR: 07-21-2008 Fresh Air | [
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Once Thriving Michigan Town Tanked By Recession | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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The 2011 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Concert | [
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"Karen Grigsby Bates reports on this month's WORTHY project, The Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum in Detroit."
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Fed Up, A Mexican Town Resorts To Mob Justice | [
"Unprecedented levels of violence in Mexico led residents of a small town in the northern state of Chihuahua to take justice into their own hands. This week an angry mob of citizens pursued and allegedly killed two suspected kidnappers, storming a military base to get at the alleged culprits believed to have nabbed... | [
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For Incoming Freshmen, Which Cultural Touchstones Are Out Of Touch? | [
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Some 'Caravan Migrants' Allowed To Apply For U.S. Asylum | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Understanding Technology through a Child's Eyes (Rebroadcast) | [
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'Drug Use For Grown-Ups' Serves As An Argument For Personal Choice | [
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Hundreds Of Calif. Homeless March For Land Rights | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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18 Long Hours on a Singapore Air Flight | [
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D.C. Wants To Make Sure You Truly Want That Tattoo | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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New Zealand Reflects After Violence Strikes Muslim Community | [
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Dana Dane: From Hip-Hop To The Printed Page | [
"Hip-hop artist Dana Dane broke onto the music scene in the late 1980s with \"Cinderfella,\" featuring a passable English accent for a guy who grew up in Brooklyn. Since then, he's had chart success, become a father, operated a clothing store and recently released his first novel, Numbers. It's about a boy whose kn... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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The History And Legacy Of Tulsa Race Massacre | [
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Red Sox Win World Series In 6-1 Rout Of Cardinals | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Scotus: Doctor Assisted Suicide | [
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More Music By The Composer | [
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Can You Use That In A Sentence? NPR Readers Can | [
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Chicago Symphony Tops U.S. Orchestras | [
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"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Supreme Court: Census | [
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Here's How Tech Experts Recommend Organizing Your Photos | [
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Tom Adams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | [
"The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. One of my top albums in 2017 was Silence, from... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Names Of San Bernardino Shooting Victims Released | [
"NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Matt Guilhem of member station KVCR about the San Bernardino shooting victims. The county sheriff's office has officially released all 14 names."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Rudolph Investigation | [
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The Marketplace Report: AIDS Drugs to Africa | [
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"Healthcare Reform Update. Eminent Domain on K Street. End Music."
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Elizabeth Arnold Reports On The Disarray Among Republicans In Congress. While | [
"the GOP is arguing over their budget strategy and health insurance legislation, the Democrats in Congress have unified behind raising the minimum wage... a measure suggested by President Clinton last year."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Face Of Slain BART Rider Reappears In Oakland | [
"Downtown Oakland, Calif., is boarded up as residents await sentencing for the transit cop found guilty of manslaughter for killing unarmed passenger Oscar Grant on New Year's Day. Some graffiti artists are transforming the boarded-up buildings, and some stencils of the slain man are being welcomed by business owne... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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'Inheriting Syria' in the Modern Age | [
"Flynt Leverett is a senior fellow at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution. As Syria is prodded to withdraw its troops -- and influence -- from neighboring Lebanon, the region faces potentially drastic changes. A veteran expert on Middle East policy -- from the National Security Coun... | [
"Stories: 1) Writer Kasra Naji on Ahmadinejad's 'Secret History' 2) Memoir Unveils Life, Love in the Middle East"
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Mix, Add To Metal Pot, Then Bury In Hot Lava Sand: How To Bake Bread In Iceland | [
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"Stories: 1) Ruth Reichl: Dining In Disguise And Going 'Gourmet' 2) 'Kitchen Science': The Dinner Is In The Details"
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